Payot D'Tox Make-Up Remover Gel

Payot

D'Tox Make-Up Remover Gel

face gel cleanser

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
47%
Combination (dry)
47%
Balanced
77%
Combination (oily)
93%
Oily
93%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Actives
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This foaming gel delivers a burst of oxygen and freshness to asphyxiated skin. Its formula, made from 90% ingredients of natural origin and enriched with extracts of watercress and purple ginseng, removes make-up, cleanses the skin and rids the pores of pollution particles for a smoother skin texture and a fresh, glowing complexion!

Key Insights

Benefits

4
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Soothing

Active Ingredients

1
AHA

Risks

3
Alcohol
Sulfate
Synthetic polymer

About D'Tox Make-Up Remover Gel

Overview

D'Tox Make-Up Remover Gel is a watery-light gel cleanser from Payot. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 26 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as very light — essentially a water-and-humectant base with little emollient weight. With almost no emollient load it should absorb quickly and finish close to matte. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Diglycerin and Cocamidopropyl Betaine, 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 Glycerin, Diglycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Glyceryl Oleate.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. A few ingredients carry irritation flags, so reactive skin should patch test before using it on the whole face.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and cell renewal. 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 essential-oil-free, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, dye-free and oil-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and drying alcohol, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

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 essential oils
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • Contains drying alcohol high in the list
  • 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

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

May suit

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 6 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 3 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Evens Skin Tone 2 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Soothing 2 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Oil Control Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin

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.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Oxybispropanediol

Hydration

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Oleic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Polygonum Bistorta Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Snake Weed, Polygonum bistorta L., Polygonaceae.

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Hydration Soothing

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lecithins. The complex combination of diglycerides of fatty acids linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid

Hydration

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ethanol

Hydration

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing

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 Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Low

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

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (1)

Supporting ingredients (25)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Aqua Sodium Laureth Sulfate Glycerin Diglycerin Lauryl Glucoside Cocamidopropyl Betaine Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate Coco-glucoside Glyceryl Oleate Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water Polygonum Bistorta Root Extract Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract 1,2-hexanediol Biosaccharide Gum-4 Lecithin Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate Parfum Chlorphenesin Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Benzoic Acid Sodium Hydroxide Alcohol Sodium Benzoate Potassium Sorbate Tocopherol

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Essential-oil-free
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Parfum

  • Drying alcohol

    Alcohol

  • Sulfates

    Sodium Laureth Sulfate

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
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. 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: Glyceryl Oleate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.
Recorded ingredient risks
Alcohol, Sulfate, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 26 ingredients on the label.

7
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

5
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

4
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

4
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

3
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

3
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

3
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

2
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

2
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

1
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

1
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

1
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Aqua Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Water

Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

sodium 2-(2-dodecyloxyethoxy)ethyl sulphate

Sulfate
3 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
4 Diglycerin Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Oxybispropanediol

Hydration
5 Lauryl Glucoside Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

D-Glucose homopolymer, dodecyl ether

Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1-Propanaminium, 3-amino-N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, N-coco acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts

Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is the sodium salt of the coconut fatty acid amide of N-methyltaurine. It conforms generally to the formula

8 Coco-glucoside Surfactant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Coco-Glucoside is the product obtained by the condensation of coconut alcohol with glucose.

9 Glyceryl Oleate Emollient
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Oleic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the flowers of the Bitter Orange, Citrus aurantium L. var. amara L., Rutaceae

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Polygonum Bistorta Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Snake Weed, Polygonum bistorta L., Polygonaceae.

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Hydration Soothing
3 scientific references
  • Journal of Ethnopharmacology, October 2020, ePublication
  • Asian Pacific Journal of Topical Biomedicine, July 2014, pages S639–S643
  • International Journal of Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Volume 3, 2009, pages 74–79
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract is the extract of the sprout of Lepidium sativum L., Brassicaceae

13 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Biosaccharide Gum-4 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is a deacetylated branched polymer consisting of L-fucose, 2-D-glucose and glucuronic acid repetitive units

15 Lecithin Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lecithins. The complex combination of diglycerides of fatty acids linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, November 2020, pages 1-19
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • Molecules, March 2020, pages 1-9
  • Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, March 2014, pages 1, 093-1, 101
  • Scientia Pharmaceutica, July 2013, pages 1, 151-1, 166
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glycerides, palm-oil mono-, di-, and tri- hydrogenated, citrates

17 Parfum Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '

18 Chlorphenesin Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-

19 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

C10-30 alkyl propenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acidand/or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol

Synthetic polymer
21 Benzoic Acid Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative, pH adjuster

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Benzoic acid

22 Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium hydroxide

23 Alcohol Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent, Preservative

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ethanol

Hydration Alcohol
24 Sodium Benzoate Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium benzoate

25 Potassium Sorbate Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate

26 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in D'Tox Make-Up Remover Gel?

AQUA, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, GLYCERIN, DIGLYCERIN, LAURYL GLUCOSIDE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, GLYCERYL OLEATE, CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA FLOWER WATER, POLYGONUM BISTORTA ROOT EXTRACT, LEPIDIUM SATIVUM SPROUT EXTRACT, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-4, LECITHIN, HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDES CITRATE, PARFUM, CHLORPHENESIN, CITRIC ACID, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, BENZOIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, ALCOHOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, TOCOPHEROL.

What are the active ingredients in D'Tox Make-Up Remover Gel?

CITRIC ACID.

How do I use D'Tox Make-Up Remover Gel?

Apply daily to moist skin, massage in circular motions, then rinse with water.

What skin types is D'Tox Make-Up Remover Gel good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is D'Tox Make-Up Remover Gel good for sensitive skin?

Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.

Is D'Tox Make-Up Remover Gel fungal acne safe?

One ingredient could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Oleate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.

Can I use D'Tox Make-Up Remover Gel 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 D'Tox Make-Up Remover Gel fragrance free?

No — it contains Parfum.

Does D'Tox Make-Up Remover Gel contain alcohol?

Yes — it contains Alcohol.

Is D'Tox Make-Up Remover Gel silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does D'Tox Make-Up Remover Gel contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is D'Tox Make-Up Remover Gel paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with D'Tox Make-Up Remover Gel?

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 D'Tox Make-Up Remover Gel?

Use it morning and evening, first step.

How many ingredients does D'Tox Make-Up Remover Gel have?

It lists 26 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.

Who makes D'Tox Make-Up Remover Gel?

Payot.

Brand
Payot

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