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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NYX Cosmetics Eye & Lip Makeup Remover versus TONYMOLY Pro Clean Smoky Lip & Eye Remover .

Published on February 23, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free makeup removers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Makeup Remover American Brand United States
Makeup Remover South Korean Brand South Korea

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Price

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Buy Eye & Lip Makeup Remover

Starts at $16.40
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Starts at $18.80

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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NYX Cosmetics Eye & Lip Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 1.

TONYMOLY Pro Clean Smoky Lip & Eye Remover contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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NYX Cosmetics Eye & Lip Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 5.

TONYMOLY Pro Clean Smoky Lip & Eye Remover contains this as ingredient number 12.

3
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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NYX Cosmetics Eye & Lip Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 7.

TONYMOLY Pro Clean Smoky Lip & Eye Remover contains this as ingredient number 21.

4
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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NYX Cosmetics Eye & Lip Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 8.

TONYMOLY Pro Clean Smoky Lip & Eye Remover contains this as ingredient number 11.

5
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium 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.

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NYX Cosmetics Eye & Lip Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 10.

TONYMOLY Pro Clean Smoky Lip & Eye Remover contains this as ingredient number 17.

6
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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NYX Cosmetics Eye & Lip Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 11.

TONYMOLY Pro Clean Smoky Lip & Eye Remover contains this as ingredient number 15.

7
What it does: Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

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NYX Cosmetics Eye & Lip Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 17.

TONYMOLY Pro Clean Smoky Lip & Eye Remover contains this as ingredient number 3.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

11% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet
9% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
59% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet

Usage

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