CeraVe Comforting Eye Makeup Remover for dry skin
Ceramide Np
Ceramide Ap- Ceramide Eop
Sodium Hyaluronate
Cholesterol
High
- HighDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for dry skin; a few pre-cleansers fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, 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
- Highly suitable for your dry skin, this formula effectively removes makeup with isohexadecane and sorbitol, while Sodium Hyaluronate and Ceramide NP provide moderate hydration to support your skin barrier.
- The inclusion of multiple ceramides and cholesterol further enhances barrier repair, addressing your dry or flaky skin concerns.
- This product is safe for your dry skin, containing no harsh ingredients that would cause irritation.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover in your PM routine every evening to gently clean your face. Always pair with a gentle cleanser afterward.
- Apply this makeup remover as a pre-cleanser step before using your regular cleanser and moisturizer.
- Gently wipe a small amount of makeup remover across your face using a soft cotton pad. Avoid any harsh rubbing on dry or flaky skin.
- Apply the makeup remover directly onto dry skin to easily dissolve makeup without stripping your natural moisture. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
- Avoid direct contact with your eyes and do a patch test before first use. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
People Say
★4.3Overall rating based on 1.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with sensitive skin and eyes find this product to be gentle and non-irritating, effectively removing waterproof makeup. A significant number of reviewers report that the bi-phase formula leaves a cloudy film and a greasy residue on the skin, causing temporary blurry vision.
Highlights
Gentle, non-irritating Mostly Mentioned
- “doesn't burn my eyes”
- “great for sensitive skin”
- “no stinging or redness”
- “soothing on my eyelids”
Removes waterproof Often Mentioned
- “melts waterproof mascara”
- “takes off long-wear liner”
- “dissolves stubborn makeup”
- “no scrubbing needed”
Blurry vision Often Mentioned
- “leaves a white film”
- “vision was blurry for minutes”
- “cloudy eyes”
- “makes it hard to see”
Fragrance-free Sometimes Noted
- “no strong smell”
- “completely fragrance-free”
- “great for allergy sufferers”
- “no chemical scent”
Hydrating, non-drying Sometimes Noted
- “leaves skin soft”
- “moisturizing feel”
- “doesn't strip skin”
- “hydrating after-feel”
Greasy residue Sometimes Noted
- “very oily feel”
- “leaves a greasy film”
- “heavy residue”
- “need to wash face after”
Poor packaging Sometimes Noted
- “pours out too fast”
- “needs a dispenser”
- “messy bottle opening”
- “wastes product”
Ineffective removal Rarely Noted
- “just smears mascara”
- “raccoon eyes”
- “doesn't remove everything”
- “takes a lot of rubbing”
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Questions and answers
What makes CeraVe Comforting Eye Makeup Remover a great fit for dry skin?
This makeup remover is a great fit because it gently cleanses with isohexadecane and sorbitol while using sodium hyaluronate and multiple ceramides to hydrate and repair your skin barrier. These ingredients help soothe dry and flaky skin without causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this makeup remover a good fit for dry skin?
This makeup remover is a great fit for dry skin because it uses Sodium Hyaluronate and multiple ceramides to keep your skin feeling soft and supported. These ingredients help provide moisture and repair your skin barrier while gently clearing away makeup.
What do Ceramides do for dry skin?
Ceramides help strengthen your skin barrier and lock in moisture to keep dry skin feeling soft and smooth. By restoring essential lipids, they may also reduce water loss and soothe irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2022Dermatologic Therapy, 2019
What does Ceramide AP do for dry skin?
Ceramide AP helps restore the moisture barrier in dry skin by improving hydration and protecting against water loss. It supports overall skin repair and helps keep the skin smooth and comfortable.
Experimental Dermatology, 2025American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003
Where does this makeup remover go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, as part of your PM and weekly steps. Using a gentle removal step helps lift makeup without stripping moisture, supporting your skin barrier while you clean.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013
Can I use this makeup remover with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before applying your retinol. It helps lift away makeup while supporting your skin barrier with gentle hydrators, making it unlikely to cause irritation.
How often should I use this makeup remover?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine whenever you wear makeup, as it is a great fit for dry skin. It gently takes off makeup while adding hydration and helping repair your skin barrier.
Can this makeup remover clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This makeup remover is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin. It contains gentle ingredients that clear away makeup while keeping your skin feeling soft and comfortable.
Is this makeup remover fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A lipid mixture enriched by ceramide NP with fatty acids of diverse chain lengths significantly improved skin barrier recovery rate, stratum corneum integrity, and hydration compared to a vehicle cream in healthy adult male volunteers with corticosteroid-impaired skin.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022Exogenous sorbitol protected epidermal keratinocytes from osmotic toxicity in vitro and significantly improved skin barrier repair and moisturization in individuals in arid environments.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019Botulinum toxin-A encapsulated in phosphatidylcholine/cholesterol nanoliposomes delivered transdermally achieved a diffusion depth of 380 μm and showed a nonsignificant advantage in relieving post-acne scarring compared to hyaluronic acid hydrogel treatment in 12 facial patients.
Journal of Materials Science. Materials in Medicine, 2024Topical application of cholesterol sulfate increases stratum corneum thickness and inhibits protease-induced cell dissociation by competitively inhibiting serine proteases in mice and human stratum corneum.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 1998Topical lovastatin treatment impairs the recovery of cutaneous permeability barrier function and stratum corneum cholesterol levels after acetone disruption in mice, an effect normalized by simultaneous treatment with mevalonate or cholesterol.
The Journal of Clinical Investigation, 1990
Ingredients
Water, Isohexadecane, Sorbitol, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Steareth-2, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, Ceramide Eop, Carbomer, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Benzoic Acid
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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