Rodan + Fields ESSENTIALS Instant Makeup Remover Wipes Review

Rodan + Fields ESSENTIALS Instant Makeup Remover Wipes
Ingredients

Rodan + Fields ESSENTIALS Instant Makeup Remover Wipes Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Betaine, Isopentyldiol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Biotin, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl, Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate, Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Review

Does Rodan + Fields ESSENTIALS Instant Makeup Remover Wipes Work?

 
Rodan + Fields ESSENTIALS Instant Makeup Remover Wipes is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.
 
However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredient Breakdown section below.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
80
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Betaine
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Isopentyldiol
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Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
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Glycerin
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Panthenol
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Biotin
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Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
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Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl
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Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
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Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
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Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate
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Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine
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Sodium Chloride
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Citric Acid
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Sodium Citrate
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %80
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Betaine
Est. %6
Function
Origin
BetaineAn ingredient derived from the sucrose in sugar beets. It has a negative chemical charge and a positive chemical charge on the same molecule. This allows betaine to be hygroscopic or humectant and thus provide moisturization by drawing water to the skin.
Isopentyldiol
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Isopentyldiol

An alcohol that improves moisturization by drawing in water.

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-4 CaprateA natural surfactant that softens the appearance of skin and forms oil and water mixtures.
Glycerin
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Panthenol
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
PanthenolA popular soothing and moisturizing derivative of vitamin B5. Panthenol is particularly beneficial for dry, flaking, burned, or damaged skin. It is used to alleviate the symptoms of a rash, dermatitis, eczema, chapped lips, and sunburn.
Biotin
Est. %1
Function
Origin
BiotinBiotin is an important nutrient that can cause weak hair and nails if deficient. Unfortunately, while biotin supplements have promising studies, topical biotin in creams and serums doesn’t have a large body of evidence to support its use.
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Caprooyl PhytosphingosineA synthetic emollient that is similar to skin-identical ceramides. It helps to replenish the building blocks of the skin’s lipid barrier and helps with the formation and stability of emulsions.
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl
Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate
Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Sodium Citrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium CitrateA salt of citric acid that has a salty and tart flavor and is used as a fragrance. It is mildly basic, meaning that its addition to a skincare product can adjust the pH upward.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.