Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes
by Neutrogena · skin_care
Editor's Take
A bottle of solvents and silicones engineered to dissolve waterproof makeup without tugging; effective at its job, zero alignment with clean standards.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 7.8 / 10
- Modern Tech: 4.5 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 1.0 / 10
- Sustainability: 4.8 / 10
The Verdict
This is a legacy drugstore makeup remover that prioritizes efficacy over ingredient philosophy. The formula leans on petroleum-derived solvents, silicones, and ethoxylated surfactants to break down stubborn pigments quickly and reduce friction during removal. It works , the emollient formula is dense and focused , but the ingredient deck sits firmly outside clean standards territory, with synthetic fragrance, persistent silicones, and a petrochemical-heavy base. Worth it if you need waterproof removal and don't care what's doing the work.
Full INCI list
Water, Decyl Isostearate, Isopropyl Isostearate, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Hexylene Glycol, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Trisiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Sucrose Cocoate, Chlorphenesin, Polysorbate 20, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Fragrance, Sodium Hydroxide.