Nivea Double Effect Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover Versus Nivea Extra Gentle Eye Makeup Remover - Australia
Updated on March 21, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 6 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, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Nivea Double Effect Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover 19 ingredients
Nivea Extra Gentle Eye Makeup Remover 14 ingredients
About this product
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Nivea Double Effect Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover 19 ingredients
Nivea Extra Gentle Eye Makeup Remover 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientC15-19 Alkane
SolventIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Cocoate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Ether
EmollientBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzethonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
CI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantCI 61565
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isododecane, C15-19 Alkane, Isopropyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Cocoate, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Ether, Biotin, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Benzethonium Chloride, CI 60725, CI 61565
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinChances 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 ChlorideWe don't have a description for Trisodium EDTA yet.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Benzethonium Chloride is a preservative.
Ingredient Ratings
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Nivea Double Effect Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover 19 ingredients
Nivea Extra Gentle Eye Makeup Remover 14 ingredients
Reviews
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Nivea Double Effect Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover 19 ingredients
Meh, not gonna repurchase.
It does remove eye make up but it’s very very oily on the skin, which can cause irritation and dry skin around the eye later on. Also, it makes my eyes burn sometimes…but it does not break me out. I will not rebuy it though.
Edit: it removed my lipstick like nothing else (pretty much in one move and without smudge). I might rebuy it only for that though, but it’s still a very drying out Show more
