Lancôme Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover, Bi-Phase for Waterproof Makeup

Bi-phase liquid combines an oil phase that helps dissolve waterproof eye makeup with a water phase that refreshes and conditions skin. Shake the bottle before use to bring the two phases together, then apply with a cotton pad for a gentle step in your makeup-removal routine.

Made for all skin types, including sensitive skin, Bi-Facil is also suitable for contact lens wearers. Its non-greasy finish makes it a practical choice when you want to remove eye makeup without leaving a sticky or oily feel.

Key takeaways

The dual-phase formula is designed to lift long-wear makeup, including waterproof mascara, eyeliner, and dark shadow. The oil phase helps release stubborn makeup, while conditioners in the water phase leave the eye area feeling fresh and comfortable. This combination gives you a focused alternative to a general face cleanser when the main task is removing eye makeup.

Bi-Facil requires no rinsing after use, so it fits easily into an evening routine. The formula is described as gentle for sensitive eyes and suitable for contact lens wearers. Customer feedback often praises its makeup-removing ability, ease of use, and gentle feel around the eyes. Opinions differ on value and consistency, so those impressions vary among buyers.

How to use it

Shake the bottle well before each use so the oil and water phases mix. Saturate a cotton pad, hold it over a closed eye for a few seconds to soften mascara, liner, and shadow, then gently wipe away the makeup. Repeat with a clean area of the pad as needed. There is no rinse step, making the remover straightforward to use before the rest of your nighttime skincare.

For a precise touch-up while applying makeup, put a little remover on a cotton swab and dab away a smudge from eyeliner, mascara, or shadow. This lets you clean up a small area without redoing the rest of your eye look.

Everyday use

Use Bi-Facil at the end of the day to take off a full eye look, from waterproof mascara to long-wear liner. Letting a saturated pad rest briefly over the closed eye helps soften makeup before you wipe, reducing the need for vigorous rubbing. Its water-and-oil format is especially useful when a quick swipe with a basic cleanser does not address persistent eye makeup as directly.

It also works as a targeted tool during makeup application. If a line goes astray or shadow falls where you do not want it, a cotton swab gives you a small, controlled area for cleanup. That makes the same remover useful both for a final cleanse and for refining details as you get ready.

Is it worth it?

Bi-Facil makes sense for a routine centered on eye makeup, especially when waterproof or long-wear products are part of the look. Its two-phase action tackles makeup while the water phase conditions the delicate eye area, and the no-rinse application keeps the process simple. It’s a great fit if you want one dedicated remover for taking off eye makeup gently and tidying small application mistakes with a cotton swab.