Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paula's Choice Gentle Touch Makeup Remover versus Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover .
Published on September 15, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both makeup removers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any oils 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
Paula's Choice Gentle Touch Makeup Remover 17 ingredients
Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover 14 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 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
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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 🎉
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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Paula's Choice Gentle Touch Makeup Remover 17 ingredients
Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover 14 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Paula's Choice Gentle Touch Makeup Remover 17 ingredients
Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover 14 ingredients
Water • Cyclotetrasiloxane • Cyclopentasiloxane • Isohexadecane • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Bisabolol • Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract • Poloxamer 184 • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Allantoin Glycyrrhetinic Acid • Sodium Chloride • Disodium EDTA • Methylparaben • Benzalkonium Chloride • Benzyl Alcohol
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.
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 WaterPaula's Choice Gentle Touch Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 1.
Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 CyclopentasiloxanePaula's Choice Gentle Touch Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 3.
Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 2.
Isohexadecane 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 IsohexadecanePaula's Choice Gentle Touch Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 4.
Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 3.
We don't have a description for Poloxamer 184.
Paula's Choice Gentle Touch Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 10.
Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 ChloridePaula's Choice Gentle Touch Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 13.
Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 4.
Benzalkonium Chloride is a preservative. It can cause irritation and worsen eczema.
Paula's Choice Gentle Touch Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 16.
Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 AlcoholPaula's Choice Gentle Touch Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 17.
Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 8.
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Paula's Choice Gentle Touch Makeup Remover 17 ingredients
Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover 14 ingredients
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Paula's Choice Gentle Touch Makeup Remover 17 ingredients
Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover 14 ingredients
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Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover 14 ingredients
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