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Mary Kay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover for sensitive skin

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Mary Kay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
  • Dimethicone
  • Isohexadecane
  • Cyclopentasiloxane
  • Benzyl Alcohol
  • Hexylene Glycol

Low

  • AverageNormal Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A weak match for sensitive skin; the pre-cleansers alongside fit it 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

  • Offers excellent makeup removal for your normal skin due to dimethicone and poloxamer 184, but it lacks sufficient humectants for optimal hydration and does not address your redness and irritation.
  • The presence of trisiloxane and cyclopentasiloxane provides emollient action, which is moderately suitable for normal skin.
  • The product is safe for your sensitive skin as it contains no harsh or prohibited 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

★4.8Overall rating based on 600+ reviews

This 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

Why is Mary Kay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover a weak match for sensitive skin?

This makeup remover is a weak match for sensitive skin because it lacks sufficient hydrating ingredients and does not calm redness and irritation. A makeup remover for this skin needs soothing properties, gentle cleansing agents, and deep hydration.

International Journal of Toxicology, 2011

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

This makeup remover is a weak match for sensitive skin because it lacks sufficient hydrating ingredients and does not calm redness and irritation. A makeup remover for this skin needs soothing properties, gentle cleansing agents, and deep hydration.

International Journal of Toxicology, 2011Ostomy/wound Management, 2005

What does Dimethicone do for sensitive skin?

Dimethicone helps protect sensitive skin against irritants and can keep it feeling calm and comfortable. It is generally well tolerated and unlikely to cause adverse reactions on delicate or reactive skin.

Ostomy/wound Management, 2005Military Medicine, 2024

What does Isohexadecane do for sensitive skin?

Isohexadecane feels light on sensitive skin and helps keep it soft without clogging pores. It creates a gentle barrier that locks in moisture and is unlikely to cause irritation.

Where does it go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?

Mary Kay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover goes in the evening routine before cleansing. A makeup remover for this skin needs added moisture and soothing ingredients to calm redness and irritation.

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

This makeup remover is a weak match for sensitive skin because it lacks hydrating ingredients and does not help with redness, so sensitive skin needs gentle, hydrating ingredients and calming agents. You can use it before your cleanser in the evening routine, and apply retinol afterward. While the ingredients have a good safety profile, you may want to follow with a soothing moisturizer to keep the skin calm.

International Journal of Toxicology, 2011

How often should I use it?

You can use this makeup remover in the evening and during weekly routines when removing makeup, as long as it fits your skin well. Because this product is a weak match for your sensitive skin, this type of product needs extra soothing ingredients and hydrating components to calm redness and keep skin comfortable.

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 because its silicone ingredients have a very low risk of irritation and minimal skin absorption. However, a product for sensitive skin needs extra soothing ingredients and hydrating helpers to keep redness and dryness away.

International Journal of Toxicology, 2011

Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol).

What the research says

  • Wearing 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, 2024

  • A 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, 2000

  • Treatment 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, 2007

  • Benzyl 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 sensitive skin better

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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