Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Extra Gentle Eye Makeup Remover Pads versus e.l.f. cosmetics Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths .
Published on January 14, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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
Neutrogena Extra Gentle Eye Makeup Remover Pads 17 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths 18 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Neutrogena Extra Gentle Eye Makeup Remover Pads 17 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths 18 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Neutrogena Extra Gentle Eye Makeup Remover Pads 17 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths 18 ingredients
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • C13-16 Isoparaffin • Glycerin • Cetearyl Isononanoate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetyl Palmitate • Ceteareth-20 • Ceteareth-12 • Coco-Glucoside • Citric Acid • Tetrasodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Benzoic Acid • Parfum
Water • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol • Cetearyl Isononanoate • Ceteareth-20 • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Ceteareth-12 • Cetyl Palmitate • Sodium Benzoate • Xanthan Gum • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Polysorbate 20 • Parfum • Citric Acid • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterNeutrogena Extra Gentle Eye Makeup Remover Pads contains this as ingredient number 1.
e.l.f. cosmetics Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinNeutrogena Extra Gentle Eye Makeup Remover Pads contains this as ingredient number 4.
e.l.f. cosmetics Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Cetearyl Isononanoate.
Neutrogena Extra Gentle Eye Makeup Remover Pads contains this as ingredient number 5.
e.l.f. cosmetics Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 4.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholNeutrogena Extra Gentle Eye Makeup Remover Pads contains this as ingredient number 6.
e.l.f. cosmetics Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 6.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateNeutrogena Extra Gentle Eye Makeup Remover Pads contains this as ingredient number 7.
e.l.f. cosmetics Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 7.
Cetyl Palmitate is a wax-like substance.
It comes from palmitic acid and palmityl alcohol. Cetyl Palmitate may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne.
This ingredient is naturally found in the guava fruit and stony corals.
Learn more about Cetyl PalmitateNeutrogena Extra Gentle Eye Makeup Remover Pads contains this as ingredient number 8.
e.l.f. cosmetics Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 9.
Ceteareth-20 is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. It is derived from cetearyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol.
As an emulsifier, Ceteareth-20 prevents oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant. Surfactants help gather oil, pollution, and dirt to be washed away.
Neutrogena Extra Gentle Eye Makeup Remover Pads contains this as ingredient number 9.
e.l.f. cosmetics Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 5.
We don't have a description for Ceteareth-12.
Neutrogena Extra Gentle Eye Makeup Remover Pads contains this as ingredient number 10.
e.l.f. cosmetics Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 AcidNeutrogena Extra Gentle Eye Makeup Remover Pads contains this as ingredient number 12.
e.l.f. cosmetics Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Neutrogena Extra Gentle Eye Makeup Remover Pads contains this as ingredient number 14.
e.l.f. cosmetics Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 17.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateNeutrogena Extra Gentle Eye Makeup Remover Pads contains this as ingredient number 15.
e.l.f. cosmetics Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 10.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumNeutrogena Extra Gentle Eye Makeup Remover Pads contains this as ingredient number 17.
e.l.f. cosmetics Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 14.
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