Estée Lauder
$28

Gentle Eye Makeup Remover

This formula is deliberately simple: water, a couple of PEGs, and disodium cocoamphodiacetate as the only real cleansing agent, built to lift eye makeup without stinging or leaving residue on contact lenses. It's stayed in Estée Lauder's lineup for years precisely because it does that one job cleanly without added fragrance or oils. At $28, the price reflects the brand more than formula complexity, given how short the ingredient list is.

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Butylene Glycol Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate Disodium EDTA PEG-32 PEG-6 Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredient Highlights

Butylene Glycol A humectant that pulls in moisture and smooths application. Humectant Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate A coconut-derived cleanser that's gentle on skin and scalp. Surfactant Disodium EDTA A stabilizer that binds trace metals to keep formulas fresh. Chelating Agent PEG-32 A moisture-binding ingredient that helps skin feel soft, not tight. Humectant PEG-6 A mild solvent that helps ingredients blend evenly without grease. Solvent

Full Ingredient List

Butylene GlycolDisodium CocoamphodiacetateDisodium EDTAPEG-32PEG-6PhenoxyethanolWater (Aqua)