The invention relates to an article containing (A) a water-insoluble
substrate and (B) containing an aqueous phase and
N-(3-chloroallyl)hexaminium chloride. According to one preferred
embodiment of the invention, the composition also contains at least one
C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl para hydroxybenzoate and/or at least one
ethylenediamine-tetraacetic acid salt. The article may especially
constitute a wipe for cleansing and/or removing makeup from the facial
and/or body skin, and also for removing makeup from the eyes. The wipe may
be in the form of a moist or dry wipe.