Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover ingredients, decoded
What Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
A two-phase, non-greasy eye makeup remover meant to lift waterproof makeup gently, suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.
What it targets
We didn’t find a clear target ingredient. It may be a basic moisturiser or cleanser — or its key ingredients aren’t in our dictionary yet.
Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
- Fragrance allergens listed: Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Geraniol. In the EU these must be named when above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- CyclopentasiloxaneSilicone
- IsohexadecaneEmollient
- Sodium ChlorideThickener / texture
- Poloxamer 184Emulsifier
1% line: from Benzalkonium Chloride (#11) onward, ingredients are probably at 1% or less. Benzalkonium Chloride is limited to 0.1% in the EU, and ingredients at 1% or less may be listed in any order. Products made only for other markets can use more.
Full ingredient list, decoded (14)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Cyclopentasiloxane사이클로펜타실록세인Volatile silicone that evaporates and leaves a silky finish. The EU is phasing it out under chemical (REACH) restrictions. | Silicone |
| 3 | Isohexadecane아이소헥사데칸Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 4 | Sodium Chloride소듐클로라이드Salt; thickens cleansers and stabilises some emulsions. | Thickener / texture |
| 5 | Poloxamer 184폴록사머184Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 6 | Hexylene Glycol헥실렌글라이콜Solvent that helps other ingredients dissolve. | Solvent |
| 7 | Dipotassium Phosphate다이포타슘포스페이트Adjusts or buffers the pH of the formula. | pH adjuster |
| 8 | Benzyl Alcohol벤질알코올Preservative and solvent; also on the EU fragrance-allergen list. | Preservative |
| 9 | Potassium Phosphate포타슘포스페이트Adjusts or buffers the pH of the formula. | pH adjuster |
| 10 | Quaternium-15쿼터늄-15Preservative or preservative booster. | Preservative |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 11 | Benzalkonium Chloride벤잘코늄클로라이드Preservative or preservative booster. | Preservative |
| 12 | Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside. | Fragrance |
| 13 | Citronellol시트로넬올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 14 | Geraniol제라니올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.
Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.