Lancôme Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover for mature skin
Cyclopentasiloxane
Isohexadecane
Sodium Chloride
Poloxamer 184
Average
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
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 your normal skin due to ingredients like Cyclopentasiloxane and Isohexadecane providing emollient action, but it lacks specific hydrating or barrier-repairing components to fully optimize results.
- While it provides general cleansing benefits, it does not contain specialized ingredients to effectively address your wrinkles and fine lines.
- The formula is generally safe for your normal skin, with minimal risks of irritation from fragrance and preservatives.
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 4.8k+ reviewsThis bi-phase remover is highly praised by users, especially those with sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers, for effectively removing stubborn waterproof makeup without irritation. A very large amount of data indicates that most users find it leaves the skin feeling clean and conditioned, though a moderate number of reviews mention a potential for a temporary oily film that can blur vision if the product gets into the eyes.
Highlights
Removes waterproof makeup Mostly Mentioned
- “Dissolves waterproof mascara instantly”
- “No scrubbing needed for heavy liner”
- “Takes off stage makeup easily”
- “Melts away 24-hour wear products”
Gentle on eyes Often Mentioned
- “Doesn't sting my eyes”
- “Great for contact lens wearers”
- “No redness after use”
- “Soothing on my sensitive eyelids”
Expensive price point Often Mentioned
- “Way too pricey”
- “I only buy it during sales”
- “Wish it was cheaper”
- “Luxury price tag is a deterrent”
Lasts long Sometimes Noted
- “Bottle lasts forever”
- “Only need a few drops”
- “One bottle lasts me 6 months”
- “Worth the investment because it lasts”
Non-drying formula Sometimes Noted
- “Leaves lashes feeling soft”
- “Moisturizing without being heavy”
- “Doesn't dry out my under-eyes”
- “Conditioning formula”
Oily residue Sometimes Noted
- “Leaves a greasy film”
- “Makes my vision blurry for a few minutes”
- “Have to wash face immediately after”
- “Too oily for my taste”
Cap design issues Rarely Noted
- “Hard to push and twist”
- “Cap broke off”
- “Struggled to open the bottle”
- “Child-proof cap is annoying”
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Questions and answers
How well does Lancôme Bi-Facil work for mature skin?
Lancôme Bi-Facil works moderately well for mature skin because it cleanses gently, but a makeup remover for this skin needs nourishing oils and hydrating ingredients to help smooth fine lines and support the skin barrier.
Which ingredients make this makeup remover a good fit for mature skin?
Cyclopentasiloxane and isohexadecane make this makeup remover a good fit by providing a soft, smooth feel on the skin. A makeup remover for mature skin needs nourishing oils, soothing agents, and hydrating ingredients to help care for wrinkles and fine lines.
What does Water do for mature skin?
Water helps keep mature skin hydrated, which significantly lowers the severity of wrinkles and maintains elasticity. Because aging skin often loses moisture and firmness, it needs hydrating ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid to stay plump and smooth.
What does Cyclopentasiloxane do for mature skin?
Cyclopentasiloxane is safe to use on mature skin because it has minimal skin absorption and is unlikely to cause irritation. It helps formulas feel smooth and glide easily across the skin without leaving a heavy or greasy feel.
Where does this makeup remover go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before cleansing, or as part of a weekly routine before cleansing. A product of this type needs specialized hydrating and barrier-repairing components to fully optimize results for mature skin.
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 using retinol, as its formula is generally safe for the skin with minimal risks of irritation. However, because it lacks specialized hydrating or barrier-repairing ingredients to fully address wrinkles and support mature skin, a makeup remover of this type works best when it includes added hydrating and barrier-restoring components.
How often should I use this makeup remover?
You can use this makeup remover in the evening to gently take off your makeup. It works adequately for your mature skin, though this skin type benefits most from a makeup remover that also includes hydrating or barrier-repairing ingredients to keep it soft and smooth.
Can this makeup remover clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This makeup remover is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin, as its cleansing agents and silicone ingredients have a safe history of use without causing skin irritation. However, because it lacks specialized hydrating or barrier-repairing components and anti-aging ingredients, mature skin needs a product that includes nourishing oils and targeted wrinkle-smoothing ingredients to fully optimize results.
Is this makeup remover fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol, parfum, citronellol, and geraniol).
What the research says
Calcium hydroxylapatite diluted with normal saline combined with microfocused ultrasound with visualization improved age-related changes in the lower face, neck, and décolleté and stimulated collagen and elastin fibers in 20 subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2020Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol, and isotonic saline nasal sprays all significantly improved dry nose symptoms over four weeks in 240 patients, with hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol providing superior nasal moisturisation compared to the other two.
Auris, Nasus, Larynx, 2020Topical application of magnetized saline water serum improved skin hydration, reduced transepidermal water loss, sebum content, melanin index, and erythema index, and activated autophagy by increasing Beclin-1 and decreasing mTOR in females wanting to enhance facial and neck skin appearance.
Cureus, 2023
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, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Sodium Chloride, Poloxamer 184, Hexylene Glycol, Dipotassium Phosphate, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Phosphate, Quaternium-15, Benzalkonium Chloride, Parfum, Citronellol, Geraniol
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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