Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover for dry sensitive skin
Cyclopentasiloxane
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Benzyl Alcohol
Glycerin
Average
- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other pre-cleansers fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate suitability for your dry and sensitive skin as glycerin and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice provide hydration and soothing benefits, effectively dissolving makeup without irritation. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract offers additional soothing properties, complementing the product's gentle formulation for dry or flaky skin.
- The formulation is safe for your dry and sensitive skin, containing no harsh or prohibited ingredients that could cause irritation.
- This product is safe for your dry and sensitive skin, as it contains no prohibited or harsh ingredients that could cause irritation.
How to apply
- Use your makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine. Start 3×/week daily use if your dry skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser, toner, and moisturizer. It prepares your face for a thorough double-cleansing routine.
- Gently press a small amount onto your skin using a soft cotton pad. Avoid rubbing to protect your sensitive and flaky skin.
- Apply the makeup remover on completely dry skin to ensure better tolerance and comfort. This prevents any extra irritation for reactive skin types.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your very first use to prevent irritation.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 14.8k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this dual-phase remover is highly effective at dissolving stubborn waterproof makeup, making it a favorite for those with sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers as it rarely causes stinging or irritation. A significant number of users report that it leaves a temporary greasy film, which can blur vision if not immediately rinsed off, and some find the bottle design prone to spilling.
Highlights
Removes waterproof makeup Mostly Mentioned
- “dissolves stubborn waterproof mascara”
- “takes off everything”
- “removes heavy eyeliner”
Leaves oily residue Mostly Mentioned
- “leaves greasy film”
- “feels very oily”
- “requires face wash after”
Gentle on eyes Often Mentioned
- “no stinging or burning”
- “doesn't irritate eyes”
- “great for sensitive eyes”
Affordable price Sometimes Noted
- “great price point”
- “cheap drugstore find”
- “good value”
Safe for contacts Sometimes Noted
- “safe for contact lenses”
- “ophthalmologist tested”
- “doesn't damage contacts”
Causes blurry vision Sometimes Noted
- “clouds my vision”
- “makes eyes blurry”
- “film over eyes”
Requires rinsing Sometimes Noted
- “must wash off”
- “can't just wipe and go”
- “leaves residue behind”
Poor bottle design Rarely Noted
- “wide mouth spills easily”
- “needs a dispenser”
- “wastes product”
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Questions and answers
How well does Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover work for dry sensitive skin?
This makeup remover works moderately well for dry sensitive skin, as glycerin and aloe vera provide hydration and soothing benefits while dissolving makeup without irritation. However, a makeup remover for this skin needs multiple types of hyaluronic acid or rich oils for deeper hydration and optimal moisture retention.
Which ingredients make this makeup remover a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin, aloe leaf juice, and cucumber fruit extract help make this makeup remover a good fit for dry sensitive skin by providing hydration and soothing benefits. To fit this skin type even better, a product of this type needs multiple types of hydrating hyaluronic acid and nourishing oils for deep moisture retention.
What does Water do for dry sensitive skin?
Hard water increases soap deposits and dryness, making dry sensitive skin more prone to irritation and flare-ups. A product of this type needs gentle cleansers and soothing ingredients to calm the skin and protect its moisture barrier against hard water minerals.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2018Clinical and Experimental Allergy, 2021
What does Cyclopentasiloxane do for dry sensitive skin?
Cyclopentasiloxane acts as a lightweight base that spreads smoothly without causing irritation or stinging on sensitive skin. It is very unlikely to cause any skin reaction, making it gentle enough for dry and reactive skin types.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
Use this makeup remover in the evening as the first step before cleansing, or weekly. To work best for dry and sensitive skin, this type of product needs extra hydrating and calming ingredients like glycerin and soothing plant extracts.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup remover in the evening before your cleanser and retinol. This type needs hydrating ingredients like glycerin and soothing plant juices to keep dry and sensitive skin calm and comfortable.
How often should I use this makeup remover?
You can use this makeup remover in the evening whenever you wear makeup, as part of your nightly routine for dry sensitive skin. Glycerin and aloe help hydrate and calm your skin while you cleanse, though this skin type also benefits from extra moisturizing ingredients and gentle hydrating cleansers to prevent dryness.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry sensitive skin, as it contains no heavy or pore-clogging ingredients. However, because it leaves an oily residue, you may want to rinse your face afterward to keep your skin feeling fresh and clean.
Is this makeup remover fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol).
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Transgenic cucumber expressing poly-γ-glutamic acid synthesis genes increased water content by 6-14%, reduced water loss by 11-12%, decreased facial wrinkles and roughness by 19.58% and 24.97%, decreased skin melanin by 5.27%, and improved facial elasticity in human skin and zebrafish compared to controls.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010Benzyl alcohol acted moderately and reversibly on stratum corneum lipids, increasing hygroscopicity and decreasing water-holding capacity to the same extent as Azone and DMSO.
Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 1995The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
Ingredients
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Dipropylene Glycol, Poloxamer 182, Allantoin, Tripotassium Edta, Benzalkonium Chloride, Glycerin, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Potassium Phosphate, Dipotassium Phosphate
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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