Why it's great: If you can't get over the oily feeling that some makeup removers leave behind, Physicians Formula's lotion remover is a great alternative. Readers say the cream "moisturizes the sensitive area under your eye" and "doesn't irritate [your] eyes as much as other eye makeup removers."
Why it's great: Reviewers love the "light rose scent" and moisturizing qualities of Lancôme's Effacil Eye Makeup Remover. They gush that the product is "an all-time favorite," the "best ever" and a "universal eye-makeup remover."
"It's like magic," says one reader. "I love how it makes my face so soft."
Why it's great: "I love Mary Kay Oil-Free Makeup Remover because even though many products say they are oil-free, most do not feel that way," says one reviewer. "This product doesn't make my skin feel oily after application. [It feels] smooth and moisturized." Readers with sensitive skin and eyes gush over how gentle the product is, saying that it "hydrates and calms" their skin.
Why it's great: Even readers with "fairly sensitive skin" say that this cleansing makeup remover nourishes the skin "without leaving a greasy/oily feeling and without leaving the skin dry and taut." Reviewers say they "can't go a day without" using this product because "no product make[s] more of a difference" for skin conditions like acne and discoloration. "This has ruined all other cleansers for me," says one devoted user.
Why it's great: "Dewy perfection" is how users describe their skin after cleaning it with this foaming makeup remover. "The foamy lather almost instantly removes my minerals, mascara and brow powder while also leaving my skin looking dewy, soft and moist," says one reviewer. " Leaves skin feeling clean, soft and supple," says another. Readers say that while it's on the pricier side, you only need a "small amount of product to get great lather."
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.
