Bioré Makeup Remove Massage Black Gel vs Aveeno Calm + Restore Makeup Remover Wipes

Bioré

Aveeno

A makeup remover built around AHA, for hydration and barrier repair.

A makeup remover built around Panthenol, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Makeup remover

21 ingredients

19 ingredients

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At a Glance

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Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Colloidal oatmeal1
Finely milled oat — an FDA-recognised skin protectant.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Citric Acid, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate
Exfoliating1
Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.
Citric Acid

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Decyl Isostearate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl Isostearate, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Panthenol
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Decyl Isostearate, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl Isostearate

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetyl Dimethylbutyl Ether, Isostearyl Glyceryl Ether, PEG-12 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Fragrance
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Fragrance
May Worsen Rosacea1
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Fragrance

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Hexylene Glycol, Isopropyl Isostearate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Decyl Isostearate, Isopropyl Isostearate, Polysorbate 20, Sucrose Cocoate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Hexylene Glycol, Isopropyl Isostearate

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Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Isononyl Isononanoate
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
0 / —
- Hydrating
Dimethicone (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
PEG-12 Laurate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Isostearate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Isopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
5 / 0
- Esters listed as pore-clogging in animal testing only
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dimethicone (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Isohexadecane
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
Cleansing
0-2 / 1
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
Emulsifying
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer isn't fungal acne safe.
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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