A bi-phase make-up remover for the parts of the face that cleansing gel cannot reach: waterproof mascara, long-wear eyeliner, transfer-proof lip colour and tinted brow product. It is the first step of a double cleanse, used before, not instead of, a water-based cleanser.

The two visible layers are the whole mechanism. The lower water phase carries hydrating and soothing ingredients; the upper oil phase, based on ethylhexyl palmitate and caprylic/capric triglyceride, dissolves the waxes and film-formers that make waterproof make-up waterproof. Shaking the bottle emulsifies the two into a temporary suspension, so one pass delivers solvent power and water at the same time. Because pigment is dissolved rather than scrubbed away, the eye area is not dragged, and repeated rubbing of that thin skin is a genuine cause of irritation. The brand describes the balance as roughly eight parts water to two parts oil, which is why it wipes clean without a greasy film. Skin-supporting ingredients sit in the water phase: glycerin and squalane for softness, ceramide NP to protect the barrier, allantoin to soothe, copper tripeptide-1, and extracts of papaya, lotus and cherry blossom.

Key ingredients

• Ethylhexyl palmitate and caprylic/capric triglyceride — the lightweight oil phase that dissolves waterproof pigment and sunscreen filters.
• Squalane — a skin-identical emollient that keeps the skin soft after the oil phase is wiped away.
• Ceramide NP — replaces the barrier lipids that any oil-based cleansing step removes.
• Glycerin — the humectant in the water phase, so the skin is not left tight.
• Copper tripeptide-1 — a peptide included for skin conditioning and renewal support.

How to use

1. Shake the bottle firmly until the two layers are mixed and cloudy.
2. Saturate a cotton pad; do not use it half-dry.
3. Press the pad onto closed eyes or lips and hold for 10 to 15 seconds to let the make-up dissolve.
4. Wipe outwards in one direction; repeat with a fresh pad if needed.
5. Follow with a water-based cleanser to remove any residue.

Recommended frequency

• Daily eye make-up wearers — every evening, as step one of a double cleanse.
• Occasional make-up — on the days you wear it; a gel cleanser alone is enough otherwise.
• Heavy or waterproof looks — two gentle passes with fresh pads rather than one aggressive pass.
• Timeline — removal is immediate; less irritation and fewer lost lashes usually become noticeable within two to three weeks of stopping the habit of rubbing make-up off.

Best suited to

Anyone wearing waterproof mascara, long-wear lip products or heavy eye make-up, including sensitive and dry skin that reacts to rubbing. Contact lens wearers should remove lenses first. Those wearing no make-up do not need this step.

Specifications

• Format — bi-phase liquid make-up remover
• Volume — 120 ml
• Key actives — ethylhexyl palmitate and caprylic/capric triglyceride oil phase, squalane, ceramide NP, glycerin, allantoin, copper tripeptide-1
• Texture — two separated layers that shake into a light, watery emulsion; no greasy residue
• Origin — South Korea

Good to know

Always follow with a water-based cleanser, otherwise a thin oily residue can remain and contribute to congestion. Avoid getting the product directly into the eye; if it happens, rinse with plenty of water. There are no active-layering conflicts, since the product is removed rather than left on. Store upright at room temperature. Separation into two layers is normal and not a fault.