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Best Makeup Remover No. 14: Almay Oil Free Gentle Eye Makeup Remover Pads, $5.99
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.4*

Why it's great: Readers love these convenient pads for on-the-go touchups and makeup removal — no extra cotton balls required. "These pads work great! Just the right amount of remover seems to be on each one," says one reviewer. Devotees also appreciate the fact that they are easy on the eyes -- and skin. "I wear contacts and have supersensitive eyes. Stubborn mascara comes off quite easily and the remover never irritates my eyes," one reviewer says. And at such a reasonable price, they're gentle on the pocketbook, too.

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Almay Oil Free Gentle Eye Makeup Remover Pads here.

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Best Makeup Remover No. 13: Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes - Hydrating, $6.99
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.5*

Why it's great: Reviewers love the scent of these towelettes, saying they are "fresh and clean, but subtle."

"I have put these to brutal tests repeatedly, and they have excelled," says one reviewer. "They will remove waterproof mascara, waterproof eyeliner, eye shadow primer, eye shadows, concealer, foundation ... and more with great ease and absolutely no irritation at all."

Even readers with acne-prone skin repeatedly choose these gentle wipes. "It leaves my skin feeling moisturized, not filmy, tight or dry. I haven't experienced any breakouts since I started using them," says one user.

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes - Hydrating here.

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Best Makeup Remover No. 12: Clinique Take the Day Off Makeup Remover for Lids, Lashes & Lips, $19
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.5*

Why it's great: Readers appreciate that this Clinique product gently wipes away eye makeup as well as lip color. "Plus, you can re-apply makeup immediately after rinsing with a little water — hard to do with the oil-based removers," says one reviewer. The formula is also gentle on eyelashes. "I can remove the day's makeup and not have to worry about eye irritation," claims a reviewer. "No lashes were lost in a battle to rub off mascara (like I've been victim to with other removers)."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Clinique Take the Day Off Makeup Remover for Lids, Lashes & Lips here.

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Best Makeup Remover No. 11: The Body Shop Camomile Gentle Eye Makeup Remover, $18
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.6*

Why it's great: "This is the best eye makeup remover out there -- not greasy, not oily and doesn't sting," says one user. "I have used this product for years after trying many others and I always go back to it. I will make a special trip to the mall just for it." Our readers note that the key to using this gentle makeup remover is to hold the soaked cotton ball to your eye for a few seconds before swiping away your remaining eye makeup.

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for The Body Shop Camomile Gentle Eye Make-Up Remover here.

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Best Makeup Remover No. 10: Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover, $30
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.6*

Why it's great: Shaking the bottle activates the bi-phase formula of this Lancôme makeup remover. Our readers say it takes off even the heaviest makeup. "It removes waterproof mascara, glitter liner, heavily applied smoky eyes — you name it, no problem," says a reviewer. If you're balking at the price tag, readers assure that a little goes a long way.

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover here.

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As total product junkies, we tend to spend a lot of time putting stuff on our faces. So at the end of the day, a good makeup remover is just as important as the makeup we're taking off.

When choosing which makeup remover is best, we always look for three main characteristics: It takes off everything in one swoop, it won't clog pores and won't leave gross, oily residue on our beloved pillowcases (so not good for the complexion). And it appears that TotalBeauty.com readers feel the same. They chose these 20 eye makeup removers, micellar waters, cleansing waters and makeup-removing wipes as the best of the best for everything from removing raccoon eyes to keeping skin fresh and clean.

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