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La Roche-Posay Respectissime Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover for sensitive skin

La Roche-Posay Respectissime Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover

High

  • HighNormal Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A great choice for sensitive skin; a few pre-cleansers fit it even better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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

  • Highly suitable for your normal, sensitive skin due to Poloxamer 184, which provides mild cleansing without disrupting the skin barrier.
  • The formulation effectively removes waterproof makeup with Isododecane and Poloxamer 184, though it lacks specific ingredients to target your redness and irritation concerns.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your sensitive skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use this makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine. Start 3x/week before building up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser and toner. Follow with your usual moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated.
  • Gently press a small amount of the makeup remover onto your face using a soft cotton pad. Avoid any harsh rubbing to protect your sensitive skin.
  • Apply the makeup remover on dry skin to ensure better tolerance for sensitive areas. This helps reduce any potential irritation or redness.
  • Do a patch test before your first use and avoid the direct eye area to ensure safe application.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 700+ reviews

This bi-phase makeup remover is highly effective at dissolving stubborn waterproof makeup, particularly for users with sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers, with most reviews noting it is gentle and non-irritating. A moderate number of users mention a slight oily residue or find the price point high for the quantity provided.

Highlights

  • Gentle on eyes Mostly Mentioned
    • “no stinging or burning”
    • “doesn't make my skin red”
    • “soothing and nourishing”
    • “ideal for sensitive peepers”
  • Removes waterproof makeup Mostly Mentioned
    • “dissolves every scrap of eye makeup”
    • “melts it all away”
    • “removes stubborn mascara in seconds”
    • “takes off my eye makeup with a swipe”
  • No rubbing Often Mentioned
    • “no harsh rubbing needed”
    • “just press it gently”
    • “works in seconds”
    • “no need to scrub at my lashes”
  • Non-drying formula Sometimes Noted
    • “doesn't leave them looking dry”
    • “feels comforting”
    • “softening your skin”
    • “leaves eye area fresh”
  • High price Sometimes Noted
    • “good but very expensive”
    • “not a lot in the bottle”
    • “amazing bargain [only] for £11”
    • “slightly higher price point”
  • Oily residue Sometimes Noted
    • “leaves a little film”
    • “slightly oily”
    • “feels too oily”
    • “slight moisturising residue”
  • Bottle design Rarely Noted
    • “small flip-top cap can get messy”
    • “opening allows right amount [but sometimes messy]”
    • “not a fan of the bottle”
  • Small quantity Rarely Noted
    • “small bottle size”
    • “wish it came in bigger size”
    • “used up quickly”

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Questions and answers

What makes Respectissime Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover a great fit for sensitive skin?

This makeup remover is a great fit because Poloxamer 184 provides mild cleansing without disrupting your skin barrier. It also has an excellent safety profile with no harsh ingredients, making it very unlikely to irritate your sensitive skin.

Which ingredients make this makeup remover a good fit for sensitive skin?

Poloxamer 184 makes this makeup remover a great fit for sensitive skin by providing mild cleansing without disrupting your skin barrier. Isododecane also helps effectively remove waterproof makeup while maintaining an excellent safety profile with no harsh ingredients.

What does Water do for sensitive skin?

Using cool water for facial cleansing preserves skin barrier integrity and lowers skin surface pH in healthy adults. This helps keep skin calm and hydrated without causing the irritation associated with warmer water.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026

What does Isododecane do for sensitive skin?

Isododecane helps make skincare products feel weightless and smooth on sensitive skin while helping other ingredients spread evenly. It is very unlikely to cause irritation or clog pores.

Where does this makeup remover go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?

This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, or as part of your weekly routine before cleansing. It is a great fit because Poloxamer 184 provides mild cleansing without disrupting your skin barrier.

Can I use this makeup remover with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this makeup remover in the evening before your cleanser when starting your routine, as it gently removes makeup without disrupting your skin barrier. Follow it with your cleanser and then apply your retinol product.

How often should I use this makeup remover?

You can use this makeup remover in the evening as part of your normal routine for sensitive skin. It has a safe formula with mild ingredients that gently cleanses without irritating your skin.

Can this makeup remover clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?

This makeup remover is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for sensitive skin. Its gentle formula cleanses without harsh ingredients, making it safe for daily use.

Is this makeup remover fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Bacterial cellulose wound dressing containing silk sericin and PHMB improved wound quality and reduced pain compared to Bactigras in patients with split-thickness skin graft donor-site wounds.

    Archives of Dermatological Research, 2018
  • A bacterial nanocellulose wound dressing incorporating polyhexamethylene biguanide and sericin showed no skin irritation in healthy volunteers and significantly promoted wound healing with lower wound size and higher collagen formation in full-thickness rat wounds compared to controls.

    Archives of Dermatological Research, 2016

Ingredients

Water, Isododecane, Isopropyl Palmitate, Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Poloxamer 184, Dipotassium Phosphate, Hexylene Glycol, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Ci 61565, Green 6

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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