- Eye makeup is notoriously stubborn and difficult to remove, so you need a good, safe makeup remover in your arsenal.
- The Garnier SkinActive Waterproof Micellar Cleansing Water is our top pick because it is a gentle but powerful one-step eye makeup remover that removes even the heaviest eye makeup easily.
Look, we get it. Sometimes you're totally exhausted and the thought of washing your eye makeup off before hitting the sheets is a lot. But it's probably the most important step in your daily skincare routine, both for the sake of the delicate skin around your eyes and the longevity of your pillowcases.
That's why we researched and tested some of the most popular ophthalmologist-approved eye makeup removers on the market, and narrowed them down to the best of the best. Some important criteria: the products had to be gentle, yet powerful enough to remove eye makeup without tugging the skin (a major cause of fine lines and wrinkles); they couldn't include simple alcohols, referred to as isopropyl and ethanol, which are notoriously drying; and added fragrance was a no-go.
And while finding the best eye makeup remover for your skin type and beauty routine is 75% of the battle, the application technique is also super important. Pro tip: soak a cotton pad with liquid eye makeup remover and hold it against each eye for a few seconds before gently wiping it across your skin. This gives the formula time to loosen your makeup. With all this in mind, it's time to find your new go-to eye makeup remover.
Here are the best eye makeup removers you can buy:
- Best remover overall: Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water
- Best remover pads: Burt's Bees Eye Makeup Remover Pads
- Best remover for dramatic makeup: Chanel Démaquillant Yeux Intense Eye Makeup Remover
- Best remover for sensitive eyes: Klorane Soothing Makeup Remover
- Best remover for eyelash extensions: Neutrogena Oil Free Gentle Eye Makeup Remover
Updated on 09/09/2019: Updated pricing, links, and formatting.
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