Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Merle Norman Dual Action Eye Makeup Remover versus Catrice Take All Off Anti-Pollution Micellar Oil-in-Water Remover .
Published on January 23, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Makeup Remover
Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.
Makeup Remover
Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.
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Ingredient Info
Merle Norman Dual Action Eye Makeup Remover 11 ingredients
Catrice Take All Off Anti-Pollution Micellar Oil-in-Water Remover 16 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Merle Norman Dual Action Eye Makeup Remover 11 ingredients
Catrice Take All Off Anti-Pollution Micellar Oil-in-Water Remover 16 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Merle Norman Dual Action Eye Makeup Remover 11 ingredients
Catrice Take All Off Anti-Pollution Micellar Oil-in-Water Remover 16 ingredients
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Poloxamer 184 • Glycerin • Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sodium Chloride • Disodium EDTA • Ppg-26-Buteth-26 • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Xanthan Gum • Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract • Sodium Citrate • Citric Acid • Benzyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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.
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.
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.
D5 is 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 CyclopentasiloxaneMerle Norman Dual Action Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 1.
Catrice Take All Off Anti-Pollution Micellar Oil-in-Water Remover contains this as ingredient number 2.
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterMerle Norman Dual Action Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 2.
Catrice Take All Off Anti-Pollution Micellar Oil-in-Water Remover contains this as ingredient number 1.
Chances 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 ChlorideMerle Norman Dual Action Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 4.
Catrice Take All Off Anti-Pollution Micellar Oil-in-Water Remover contains this as ingredient number 7.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholMerle Norman Dual Action Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 6.
Catrice Take All Off Anti-Pollution Micellar Oil-in-Water Remover contains this as ingredient number 15.
We don't have a description for Poloxamer 184.
Merle Norman Dual Action Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 7.
Catrice Take All Off Anti-Pollution Micellar Oil-in-Water Remover contains this as ingredient number 3.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Merle Norman Dual Action Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 8.
Catrice Take All Off Anti-Pollution Micellar Oil-in-Water Remover contains this as ingredient number 16.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateMerle Norman Dual Action Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 9.
Catrice Take All Off Anti-Pollution Micellar Oil-in-Water Remover contains this as ingredient number 13.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidMerle Norman Dual Action Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 10.
Catrice Take All Off Anti-Pollution Micellar Oil-in-Water Remover contains this as ingredient number 14.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Merle Norman Dual Action Eye Makeup Remover 11 ingredients
Catrice Take All Off Anti-Pollution Micellar Oil-in-Water Remover 16 ingredients
Usage
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Merle Norman Dual Action Eye Makeup Remover 11 ingredients
Catrice Take All Off Anti-Pollution Micellar Oil-in-Water Remover 16 ingredients
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