Mary Kay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover for mature skin
Dimethicone
Isohexadecane
Cyclopentasiloxane
Benzyl Alcohol
Hexylene Glycol
Average
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for mature skin; other pre-cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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 normal skin due to the emollient action of dimethicone and cyclomethicone, which provide a smooth feel without stripping the skin.
- While Poloxamer 184 and Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone Peg-8 Succinate excel at makeup removal, the formula lacks specialized ingredients to address your primary concern of wrinkles and fine lines.
- The product is safe for your normal skin, as it contains no harsh or irritating ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover as part of your PM routine every evening. Start 3x/week and move to daily use as your skin feels comfortable.
- Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser and toner. It acts as the very first step to melt away makeup.
- Gently massage a small amount of the makeup remover over dry skin to dissolve makeup, then rinse with warm water. Avoid any harsh rubbing around your eyes.
- Apply this makeup remover directly onto dry skin to effectively break down stubborn makeup and impurities. There is no need to dampen your face beforehand.
- Do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin reacts well. Avoid direct contact with your eyes while cleansing.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 600+ reviewsThis eye makeup remover is highly effective at dissolving stubborn and waterproof makeup without causing irritation. It is particularly well-suited for individuals with sensitive skin and eyes, including contact lens wearers, due to its gentle and non-greasy formula. While generally praised, some users find it to be on the pricier side.
Highlights
Gentle, non-irritating Mostly Mentioned
- “Doesn't sting or burn eyes.”
- “Perfect for my sensitive eyes.”
- “No irritation or redness.”
- “Safe for contact lens wearers.”
Removes waterproof makeup Mostly Mentioned
- “Removes even waterproof mascara effortlessly.”
- “Melts away stubborn waterproof mascara.”
- “Takes off heavy eye makeup easily.”
- “Works well on long-wear eyeliner.”
Non-greasy finish Often Mentioned
- “Leaves no oily residue.”
- “Feels clean, not greasy.”
- “Doesn't leave a film.”
Prevents skin tugging Sometimes Noted
- “No harsh scrubbing needed.”
- “Saves eyes from tugging.”
- “Wipes away without pulling.”
Higher price point Sometimes Noted
- “A bit on the pricier side.”
- “More expensive than drugstore brands.”
- “Not exactly budget-friendly.”
Occasional irritation Rarely Noted
- “It really irritated mine.”
- “Occasionally it might sting a bit.”
Runs out quickly Rarely Noted
- “Use it up in a month.”
- “I run through it so quickly.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Mary Kay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover work for mature skin?
Mary Kay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover works well enough for mature skin, though other removers fit it better because this formula lacks targeted ingredients for fine lines. A makeup remover for this skin needs nourishing oils and gentle cleansing agents along with soothing, hydrating ingredients to care for wrinkles while cleaning.
International Journal of Toxicology, 2001International Journal of Toxicology, 2011
Which ingredients make this makeup remover a good fit for mature skin?
Dimethicone and cyclopentasiloxane make this makeup remover a fit for mature skin by giving your skin a smooth feel without stripping it. However, because this product lacks ingredients to smooth wrinkles and fine lines, mature skin needs a makeup remover that also includes nourishing oils, soothing extracts, and targeted hydrating ingredients.
What does Dimethicone do for mature skin?
Dimethicone helps keep mature skin feeling soft and smooth while protecting the skin barrier. When used regularly, it may improve skin firmness and keep the surface hydrated throughout the day.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2012Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007
What does Isohexadecane do for mature skin?
Isohexadecane helps keep mature skin soft and smooth by holding in moisture and making rich creams feel light and easy to spread. It is unlikely to irritate dry or sensitive skin, and it helps other ingredients blend smoothly across your face.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, and as needed in your weekly routine. While it safely removes makeup without stripping the skin, it lacks specialized ingredients for mature skin, so this skin type needs additional nourishing ingredients and wrinkle-smoothing treatments.
Can I use this makeup remover with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup remover in the evening before your cleanser, and then apply your retinol product. It is safe for your skin, though a product of this type for mature skin also needs ingredients that help smooth fine lines and wrinkles.
How often should I use it?
You can use this makeup remover in the evening and during your weekly routine as part of your cleansing steps for mature skin. It removes makeup well and feels smooth without stripping the skin, though a makeup remover for this skin needs nourishing ingredients to help target wrinkles and fine lines.
Can this makeup remover clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This makeup remover is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on mature skin, as it has a safe formula with no harsh or irritating ingredients. However, it lacks specialized ingredients for wrinkles and fine lines, so mature skin also needs nourishing ingredients and antioxidants to target aging.
International Journal of Toxicology, 2011International Journal of Toxicology, 2001
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol).
What the research says
Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, and Sodium Benzoate can be used safely in cosmetic formulations at concentrations up to 5%, and Benzyl Alcohol is safe up to 10% in hair dyes, despite causing nonimmunologic contact reactions.
International Journal of Toxicology, 2001Cyclomethicone and specific chain length cyclic siloxanes (n = 4-7) are safe in present practices of use and concentration, showing minimal percutaneous absorption, no skin irritation or sensitization, and unlikely significant systemic exposure from cosmetics.
International Journal of Toxicology, 2011Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.
Military Medicine, 2024A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.
Skin Research and Technology, 2000Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007Benzyl 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, 1995
Why other pre-cleansers fit mature skin better
Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022A mixture of Panax ginseng and Crataegus pinnatifida prevented skin aging by improving procollagen type I expression, diminishing matrix metalloproteinase-1 secretion, reducing skin roughness and photodamage scores, and decreasing loss of skin moisture in human dermal fibroblasts and healthy human skin.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017Camellia japonica oil activated the human COL1A2 promoter, induced type I procollagen synthesis, inhibited matrix metalloproteinase-1 activity, and reduced trans-epidermal water loss without inducing adverse reactions in human skin.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007
Ingredients
Water, Trisiloxane, Isohexadecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Polyquaternium-78, Disodium Edta, Dipotassium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate, Poloxamer 184, Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone Peg-8 Succinate
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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