
Ingredients / INCI
How to use it
Shake until it turns cloudy
The two layers separate in the bottle — that's how a biphasic works. A few seconds of shaking mixes them.
Press the pad and wait
Fifteen to twenty seconds on closed eyes, less on the face. Then one clean wipe downwards.
Then your usual cleanser
This takes the make-up off. Your cleanser takes the rest off, especially after a day in sunscreen.
Biphasic, or micellar water
Where this sits against a typical drugstore two-phase remover and a bottle of micellar water.
| Feature | AVNOIA | Typical drugstore biphasic remover | Micellar water |
|---|---|---|---|
| First ingredient | Organic aloe leaf juice | Usually water or mineral oil | Usually water |
| The oil phase | Plant esters and coconut alkanes | Often mineral oil or silicone | None |
| Waterproof mascara | Yes | Yes | Struggles |
| Added fragrance | None | Varies | Varies |
| Allergens to declare | None | Varies | Varies |
| Natural-origin ingredients | 99% | Varies | Varies |
| Independent certification | Ecocert COSMOS Natural | Varies | Varies |
| Money-back window | 60 days, full refund | Varies by retailer | Varies by brand |
Comparison columns describe the category in general, not any specific brand.
What's inside and why it's there
Twenty-three ingredients, 99% of natural origin, certified COSMOS Natural by Ecocert. No added fragrance, no allergens to declare. Vegan, gluten free, nut free, no GMO ingredients, recyclable packaging.
Organic Aloe Leaf Juice
The base of the water phase, in place of water. It's the reason your skin feels settled after a wipe rather than tight, and it's the first of twenty-three ingredients.
Isoamyl Laurate + Coco-Caprylate
Plant-derived esters with coconut alkanes and organic sunflower oil. They dissolve make-up, sunscreen and the oil your skin made during the day, then wipe away without a film.
Chamomile, Sea-Buckthorn + Raspberry
Organic extracts alongside hyaluronic acid, glycerin and vitamin E. The part of the formula that's there for the skin rather than the make-up.
Questions people ask before buying
That's the design, not a fault. One phase is oil and one is water, and they separate when the bottle sits still. Shake until it goes cloudy and they work together — the oil lifts make-up, the water soothes and hydrates.
Yes, and long-wear foundation too. The trick is patience rather than pressure: hold a soaked pad against closed eyes for fifteen to twenty seconds, then wipe once. Rubbing is what makes mascara smear.
Yes. This is the first step, not the whole routine. Use your normal cleanser after it, particularly if you've worn sunscreen all day — a remover takes make-up off, a cleanser takes everything else off.
Yes, it's made for the eye area, but avoid getting it directly in the eye. If your eyes are sensitive, press the pad and lift it away rather than dragging. Take contact lenses out before you start.
Less than most, because the oil phase is light plant esters rather than mineral oil. Some people notice a slight softness on the skin afterwards — that's what the following cleanse is for.
Fragrance free means no perfume has been added. What you can smell is the plants themselves: aloe, chamomile, sea-buckthorn and the fruit extracts all carry a faint natural scent. Nothing has been put in to create it.
It's built for it. No added fragrance, nothing on the formula that has to be declared as an allergen, and chamomile and aloe doing the soothing. Patch test for 24 hours if your skin usually reacts, and check the full INCI on this page.
No, neither. The oil phase is isoamyl laurate, coco-caprylate, coconut alkanes and organic sunflower oil — all plant-derived. The complete list of twenty-three ingredients is on this page.
Yes to vegan and cruelty free, and it's certified COSMOS Natural by Ecocert Greenlife at 99% natural origin. It's also gluten free, nut free, free of GMO ingredients, and the bottle is recyclable.
Use it before
This is the first step. Follow it with your cleanser, then whatever your skin needs next.
5% Urea + 2% Panthenol Body Cream
Why people stay with it
- Aloe, not waterOrganic aloe leaf juice is the first ingredient. Water doesn't appear until eighth.
- Nothing to declareNo added fragrance and no allergens on the list, which is rare for a remover.
- 99% natural originCertified COSMOS Natural by Ecocert. No mineral oil and no silicone.
Made for your everyday routine
Thoughtfully formulated skincare and haircare designed to make your daily routine feel simple, effective and enjoyable.
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