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La Roche-Posay Respectissime Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover for oily acne-prone skin

La Roche-Posay Respectissime Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover

Average

  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for oily acne-prone skin; other pre-cleansers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 cleansing benefits for your oily skin due to Poloxamer 184, which effectively dissolves makeup, but it lacks specific ingredients to target your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
  • While Poloxamer 184 provides mild cleansing, the formula does not contain strong seboregulating ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily skin.
  • The product is safe for your oily skin as it contains no harsh ingredients that could cause irritation.

How to apply

  • Use this makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine to clear away impurities. Start by using it 3×/week before working up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser and toner. Follow it with your usual cleansing steps to ensure all residue is thoroughly washed away.
  • Gently press a small amount of the makeup remover onto your face using soft cotton pads. Avoid harsh rubbing to prevent irritating your blemishes and active breakouts.
  • Apply the makeup remover on completely dry skin to effectively break down excess oil and makeup. Clean away thoroughly before moving on to the next skincare steps .
  • Do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin reacts well. Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes .

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

How well does La Roche-Posay Respectissime Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover work for oily acne-prone skin?

La Roche-Posay Respectissime Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover is an average fit for oily acne-prone skin because it cleanses makeup safely without causing irritation, but it lacks ingredients that target breakouts or control excess oil. A makeup remover for this skin needs soothing ingredients like aloe or chamomile and hydrating elements that clean effectively without clogging pores.

Which ingredients make this makeup remover a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?

Poloxamer 184 makes this makeup remover a moderate fit because it gently dissolves makeup without irritating your skin. However, it lacks ingredients that target acne and oil control, so an oily acne-prone skin type needs a cleanser with soothing ingredients like aloe and chamomile or oil-controlling properties.

What does Water do for oily acne-prone skin?

Water helps keep oily, acne-prone skin hydrated without making it greasy. Keeping skin hydrated is important because acne treatments can dry it out and irritate the skin barrier.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025

What does Isododecane do for oily acne-prone skin?

Isododecane helps make formulas feel light and spread easily on oily, acne-prone skin without leaving a heavy or greasy feel. It evaporates quickly and seals in moisture nicely, making it a common choice in mattifying sunscreens and makeup.

Where does this makeup remover go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?

This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser to take off makeup. A product for this skin needs ingredients to help control oil and target breakouts.

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

You can use this makeup remover in the evening before your cleanser, well before applying retinol. It is unlikely to cause irritation on oily acne-prone skin, but an effective routine for this skin also needs ingredients to control oil and target breakouts.

How often should I use this makeup remover?

You can use this makeup remover in the evening to take off your makeup. This type of product needs to be paired with oil-controlling and breakout-targeting ingredients to properly care for oily, acne-prone skin.

Can this makeup remover clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?

This makeup remover is unlikely to cause irritation on oily acne-prone skin, but it leaves an oily residue and lacks ingredients to help with breakouts. A product of this type for this skin needs oil-controlling ingredients and clear pore targets.

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

Why other pre-cleansers fit oily acne-prone skin better

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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