Maybelline Eye Make-Up Remover - Germany Versus Bielenda Cotton Effective 2-Phase Eye Make-Up Remover
Updated on January 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe makeup removers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Maybelline Eye Make-Up Remover 11 ingredients
Bielenda Cotton Effective 2-Phase Eye Make-Up Remover 15 ingredients
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Maybelline Eye Make-Up Remover 11 ingredients
Bielenda Cotton Effective 2-Phase Eye Make-Up Remover 15 ingredients
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneIsohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecaneDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideIngredient Ratings
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Maybelline Eye Make-Up Remover 11 ingredients
Bielenda Cotton Effective 2-Phase Eye Make-Up Remover 15 ingredients
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Maybelline Eye Make-Up Remover 11 ingredients
I’ve been using this Maybelline Eye Make-up Remover since 2012, along with the Maybelline The Colossal Waterproof Mascara in Classic Black. It’s very effective, not too oily, and doesn’t irritate my eyes. However, after removing the mascara and cleansing my face, I often find more mascara comes off, leaving me with a panda-like appearance. As a result, I usually need to use the make-up remover a Show more
probably the best drugstore option i can find for removing waterproof makeup. it can sting a bit which is a bit of a downside and you might need to rub it at times to completely remove stubborn mascara, but tbh for the price and convenience I haven't found much better.
