Blue Color in Eye Makeup Remover and Biphasic Formulas

The blue color commonly seen in eye makeup removers is typically due to the addition of cosmetic colorants, such as those identified by CI numbers (e.g., CI 42090, also known as Blue 1). This color is purely for aesthetics and does not affect the product's ability to remove makeup.

Therefore, the color can be changed or omitted entirely when formulating.

To create a two-layer (biphasic) makeup remover without color, you combine an oil phase and a water phase. These two phases remain separate until shaken before use.

Common ingredients for the oil phase include:

• Silicones (like Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone)
• Esters (like Isopropyl Myristate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
• Light oils or hydrocarbons (like Isohexadecane, cosmetic grade Mineral Oil)

Common ingredients for the water phase include:

• Water
• Humectants (like Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol)
• Mild surfactants (optional)

You would also need a preservative system (e.g., Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin) to protect the water phase.

By selecting ingredients from these categories and omitting colorants, you can create an effective, colorless biphasic makeup remover. We offer many of these ingredients that you can use for your formulation experiments.