Unveiling the Best Eye Makeup Remover Options: Gentle Solutions for Effortless Cleansing

Suitable for all skin types, this gentle cleansing balm breaks down everything from waterproof mascara, makeup, SPF and dirt to leave your skin with a clean and fresh glow. It also contains our favorite natural skincare ingredient colloidal oatmeal to calm and soothe the skin, as well as oat kernel oil for an added dose of moisture and hydration. 

My personal favorite skincare brand and recommended by dermatologists everywhere, if you have a delicate complexion you are in safe hands with any of the La Roche-Posay products. Their water-proof eye makeup remover was designed especially for those with sensitive skin and the fragrance-free formula is also safe to use for contact lens wearers. 

We love how waterproof mascara holds up throughout the day, but not the battle of trying to remove it at night. Luckily Cetaphil have created this makeup remover to take off even the most stubborn products. Both dermatologist and Ophthalmologist tested, this remover is both oil and fragrance free and infused with soothing plant extracts such as aloe vera, ginseng and green tea.

This bathroom shelf staple has achieved almost legendary skin care status. It provides the face with a deep clean removing even the blackest mascara while also delivering moisture—to leave your base looking fresh and soft. The drugstore price tag also makes it one of the best value eye makeup removers on the market.

E.l.f are the go-to brand for high-quality products at drugstore prices and this all-in-one makeup remover is one of their best offerings yet. The bi-phase formula melts away eye makeup, even waterproof mascara without leaving any grease or residue on the skin. The best part is that it has also been infused with hyaluronic acid, squalane, and niacinamide to soften and condition your lashes.

If you take your skincare game seriously and are looking to invest in a luxury eye makeup remover, this Bi-Facil option from Lancôme feels like a dream on the skin. The combination of both oil and water makes taking off your makeup seamless as the products just melt away easily. We also love how it comes in 3 size options—mini, standard and value.

The combo of ceramides in this eye makeup remover help to maintain the skin’s protective barrier while still managing to wash away any products and dirt. The formula is free from alcohol and fragrance making it sensitive skin friendly and the added bonus of hyaluronic acid helps to keep the skin's natural moisture intact.

This jelly-to-oil-to-milk eye makeup remover is packed to the brim of skin-loving ingredients. Allantoin hydrates and supports cell turnover, while tiger grass heals damaged skin. It also contains kalahari melon and moringa extracts to soak up excess sebum and keep your pores clear.

I personally absolutely adore this cleansing balm and have repurchased it constantly. Not only does it remove all your makeup gently, it leaves your skin brighter and more radiant. The turmeric and ginger definitely help to lift my complexion when it's looking dull—especially in the Winter months.

First thing to note about these Almay makeup remover pads is that they are biodegradable, which isn’t always the case. A lazy-girl beauty hack—If you have a habit of sleeping in your makeup, invest in a tub of these to take the hard work out of removing your makeup. In fact everyone could do with having some in their bathroom to ensure you always go to bed with a clean face no matter how tired you are.

Bioderma are the original inventor of micellar water and their face and eye cleanser is seen as a skincare essential by many. The no-rinse formula can be used both morning and night to ensure your skin is always kept cleansed and free from dirt and bacteria. Formulated at skin PH, it won’t disrupt your natural levels but instead help to soothe and calm the surface.

Despite being an oil, this eye makeup remover feels surprisingly lightweight and works effectively to melt away mascara, eyeliner and eyeshadows. It effortlessly dissolves products without having to rub the eyes, leaving the skin looking soft and supple as opposed to red and irritated.

Micellar water and weightless oil work together here to remove makeup gently while also infusing the skin with comfrey root extract to calm dry and irritated skin. Suitable for all skin types— this is a great everyday cleanser as it also contains vitamin B5 for extra moisture.

Loaded full of naturally skin-nourishing ingredients, this cleanser from Farmacy effortlessly takes away waterproof mascara, makeup, SPF and impurities while also working to improve the overall texture of your skin. Sunflower and ginger root oils act as the cleanser, while turmeric and moringa extract remove dirt as papaya enzymes exfoliate your pores— to give you cleaner and smoother looking skin.