1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Hydration
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Respectissime Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover
face cleanser
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Respectissime Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover
face cleanser
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Fit by skin type
General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.
Dry
60%
Combination (dry)
60%
Balanced
90%
Combination (oily)
80%
Oily
80%
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10
Ingredients
1
Benefits
0
Actives
A fragrance-free eye make-up remover that effectively removes stubborn makeup and mascara without irritation. Ideal for the delicate and sensitive skin around the eye area, the bi-phase formula sweeps away dirt and impurities without the need for harsh rubbing, leaving skin feeling fresh, clean and comfortable.
Key Insights
Benefits
1
Hydration
Full Ingredients
10 total
About Toleriane Respectissime Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover
Overview
Toleriane Respectissime Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover is a lightweight cleanser from La Roche-Posay, a brand based in France. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 10 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
Texture and finish
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Water and Isopropyl Palmitate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
What the formula does
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Water and Isopropyl Palmitate.
Who it suits
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
What it does not target
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
What is not in it
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
Where it fits in a routine
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Pros and cons
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Pros
- No fragrance or declared allergens
- No essential oils
- No drying alcohol
- Silicone-free
- No microplastics
- Strong humectant content for hydration
- No common irritants flagged in the list
Things to know
- One ingredient could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
Which skin types it suits
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
Suitable for
- Balanced skin
May suit
- Combination (oily) skin
- Oily skin
Less suitable for
- Dry skin
- Combination (dry) skin
Sensitive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Skin concerns
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Helps with
-
Hydration 2 ingredients
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Does not target
Anti-Acne
Anti-Aging
Blackhead Reducing
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Smooths Bumpy Skin
Soothing
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Key ingredients
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Isopropyl palmitate
Hydration
Formula analysis
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Hydration
High
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Barrier support
None
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Antioxidant support
None
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Oil control
None
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Brightening
None
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Soothing
None
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Cell renewal
None
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Firmness signalling
None
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
What is and is not in it
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Free from
- Fragrance-free
- Essential-oil-free
- No drying alcohol
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Microplastic-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- No animal-derived ingredients
Contains
-
Added colour
CI 61565
What to layer it with
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Compatible with
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
- AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
- BHA (salicylic acid)
- PHAs (gluconolactone)
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Azelaic acid
- Copper peptides
- Bakuchiol
- Niacinamide
- Hyaluronic acid
- Ceramides
- Signal peptides
- Panthenol
- Sunscreen
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
Where it fits in a routine
Morning
Evening
- Cleanse
- Toning
- Treat
- Moisturise
- Protect
This product is the "Cleanse" step.
- Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly.
- Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.
Safety and suitability
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
- Fungal acne (malassezia)
- 1 ingredient could feed malassezia: Isopropyl Palmitate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
- Sensitive and reactive skin
- No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Ingredients by function
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 10 ingredients on the label.
3
Solvent
Dissolves and carries everything else
2
Emollient
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
2
pH adjuster
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
2
Surfactant
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
2
Texture agent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
1
Fragrance / colour
Changes how the product smells or looks
1
Preservative
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Ingredient breakdown
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
- Estimated level
- 30–80%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Solvent
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Hydration
3 scientific references
- Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
- Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
- Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Emollient, Solvent
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane; Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polymd., triisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Emollient, Texture agent
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Isopropyl palmitate
Hydration
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- pH adjuster
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Potassium dihydrogenorthophosphate
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Texture agent
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Sodium chloride
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Surfactant
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane (13;30)
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- pH adjuster
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Dipotassium hydrogenorthophosphate
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Surfactant, Solvent
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2-Methylpentane-2,4-diol
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Preservative
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Poly(hexamethylenebiguanide) hydrochloride [1];poly(iminoimidocarbonyl)iminohexamethylene hydrochloride [2];Poly(iminocarbonimidoyliminocarbonimidoylimino-1,6-hexanediyl) [3];- [4]
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Fragrance / colour
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,4-bis(p-Tolylamino)anthraquinone
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Frequently asked questions
What ingredients are in Toleriane Respectissime Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover?
WATER, ISODODECANE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, POLOXAMER 184, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE, CI 61565.
How do I use Toleriane Respectissime Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover?
Shake well before use. Apply using a cotton ball. Rinse.
What skin types is Toleriane Respectissime Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover good for?
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
Is Toleriane Respectissime Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover good for sensitive skin?
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Is Toleriane Respectissime Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover fungal acne safe?
One ingredient could feed malassezia: Isopropyl Palmitate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.
Can I use Toleriane Respectissime Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover while pregnant?
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Is Toleriane Respectissime Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover fragrance free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
Does Toleriane Respectissime Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover contain alcohol?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Is Toleriane Respectissime Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover silicone free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Does Toleriane Respectissime Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover contain essential oils?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Is Toleriane Respectissime Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover paraben free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
What can I layer with Toleriane Respectissime Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover?
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
When should I apply Toleriane Respectissime Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover?
Use it morning and evening, first step.
How many ingredients does Toleriane Respectissime Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover have?
It lists 10 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.
Who makes Toleriane Respectissime Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover?
La Roche-Posay, a brand based in France.