Eye And Lip Make-Up Remover
Cleanser
Updated 11 Dec 2025

Eye And Lip Make-Up Remover

DHC
13Ingredients
0EU Banned
1Caution
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
54% Natural46% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 4.8 — Suboptimal
4.8
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.8
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.8: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 4.8, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Key Actives
Eye Makeup RemoverDetected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

54% natural46% synthetic
7 natural 6 synthetic

Based on 13 ingredients analyzed. 54% natural and 46% synthetic.

Surfactants1 surfactant
Surfactant typeGentle
Preservatives1 preservative
Silicones2 silicones

Functions Overview (12)

humectant3:PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Sodium Lactate, Butylene Glycol
skin conditioning3:Pentylene Glycol, PEG-3 Dimethicone, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
solvent2:Water/Aqua/Eau, Pentylene Glycol

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel or lotion that foams gently
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueNone
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.