Best makeup remover on Reddit

216 reviews from r/Makeup, r/Sephora, r/30PlusSkinCare and 15 more subreddits

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Bioderma

4.9

(24)

"It's the only cleanser I can use that doesn't flare my skin."

"Great for removing eye makeup."

"Is really good and so is Garniers with the pink cap."

"It is so much easier on the eyes and skin."

"It’s gentle on the eye."

"It takes EVERYTHING off gently."

"Bioderma sensibo micellar water is often recommended and supposed to be good for sensitive skin."

"I really enjoy the Bioderma Sensibio H2O biphase eye makeup remover!"

"Bioderma sensibio micellar water."

"Bioderma is great! I have sensitive eyes as well and this doesn’t irritate me."

Clinique

4.9

(22)

"And Banila Co Clean it Zero."

"Clinique's Take the Day Off has been my go-to for years for the initial cleanse"

"Clinique take the day off balm"

"Clinique take the day off eye makeup remover."

"Take the day off balm by Clinique."

"I have used Clinique take the day off balm for the past couple years."

"Clinique take the day off is my favorite!"

"Clinique Take the Day off line has an eye makeup remover."

"I like Take the day off balm, oil or liquid."

"I have extremely sensitive skin and love the Clinique cleansing balm."

Farmacy

4.9

(16)

"Farmacy Green Clean balm. Much more gentler than Clinique."

"It’s the most effective one I’ve found for eye makeup."

"Farmacy makeup melt away cleansing balm and then I take it all off with a face cloth."

"I maybe u should try a gentle oil based remover like the farmacy green clean cleansing balm."

"Farmacy Green Clean cleansing balm or the ELF version."

"I love the Farmacy Clearly Clean (the unscented version) or Clinique’s Take the Day away!"

"Farmacy green clean balm!!"

"Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Balm!! No contest"

"I like Farmacy’s a lot but there are many other options out there."

"I can use Farmacy Green Clean on my eyes without irritation."

e.l.f.

4.6

(15)

"Elf cleansing balm then regular face cleanser"

"For the price point elf is the best."

"I love the elf balm (blue bottle), doesn’t sting my eyes and takes off mascara easily."

"Elf makes their cleansing balm in a mini for cheap!"

"I have sensitive eyes and love the elf melting cleansing balm."

"E.l.f. is my favorite. Completely mild, no fragrance, removes everything."

"Elf melting makeup balm is my recommendation for sensitive skin and eyes"

"It literally melts away makeup and grime x"

"The elf and Maybelline cleansing balm works wonders!"

"I really like it!"

Garnier

4.4

(14)

"Then I remove any excess with the Garnier micellar water on a cotton round."

"I’ve tried multiple makeup removers and this is by far the best."

"Garnier sensitive skin micellar water (the pink cap) and Cerave cleansing balm."

"Garnier micellar cleansing water all-in-1 waterproof is my fave."

"Garnier 2phase micellar water - literally the best."

"Garnier sensitive skin micellar water. The one with lighter pink cap."

"The Garnier Micellar blue cap one is the best!"

"Another good product is Maybelline oil free eye makeup remover."

"I use garnier miceller water (pink cap one), it also rates well as far as non toxic ingredients."

"Garnier Micellar cleansing water! It also helps to press the soaked pad on your eye for 1-2 minutes."

Banila Co

4.9

(12)

"I like Banilla for cleansing balms and The Outset Micellar Cleanser."

"It's the only balm/cream cleanser that hasn't broken my skin out."

"Banila co is really good and doesnt hurt the skin."

"Its super gentle on the face and not too heavy."

"Removes even waterproof makeup."

"Will melt any make up off and is pretty gentle on my dry/dry-combo skin."

"Is amazing for dry skin."

"I use the banila co clean it balm!"

"I’m third-ing a cleansing balm! Banila&Co is my all time favorite."

"My favorite was banila & elf!"

Lancôme

4.8

(10)

"I have sensitive eyes too."

"Will literally melt your strongest makeup off."

"Lancome Bi-facil. I always use waterproof mascara and this one is really good."

"Lancôme Bi-Facil eye makeup remover is my holy grail."

"Lancôme eye bi-facil remover!"

"The Lancome eye makeup remover (blue bottle) is great for my sensitive eyes."

"You might consider one of the following for removing mascara: • Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover"

"100 percent the Bi-Facil.. it’s a little pricy but it doesn’t take much to remove everything."

"Pricey, but you’ll have that bottle for a while."

"Lancôme Effacil. Bi-facil was very irritating and gave me bumps and redness too."

Pond's

4.4

(10)

"I recently went old school and started using Ponds cold cream."

"I only use ponds cold cream, everything else irritates my skin."

"Ponds Cold Cream is the best!"

"It's been in the market for decades. Tried and true; removes everything."

"Try ponds cold cream rub it in let it sit and wipe off."

"Pond's cold cream."

"Try Ponds."

"A cleansing balm or oil! Ponds cold cream is a super affordable and gentle option."

"Either Pond’s cold cream or another cleansing balm."

"Ponds cold cream and a microfiber towel."

Neutrogena

4.1

(8)

"Neutrogena oil free makeup remover. I use it on a makeup eraser with warm water and it takes everything off with no effort!"

"• Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover"

"It does make your vision super blurry."

"For Sensitive Eyes."

"It's effective but gentle at getting off mascara."

"I use Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover, but on my whole face."

"Those 3 are solid choices; also adding Neutrogena Makeup Remover Melting Balm."

"The Neutrogena jelly micellular water is cheaper doesn’t work as well but also feels fine on my skin."

#10

Beauty of Joseon

5.0

(6)

"Beauty of Joseon’s cleansing balm. Incredibly gentle and removes makeup very easily."

"My HG for makeup removal is Beauty of Joseon cleansing balm."

"I love the Beauty of Joseon cleansing balm because it’s fragrance free and works very effectively at removing even waterproof makeup."

"I use the Beauty of Joseon cleansing balm. Works nice and does not irritate my eyes."

"I would recommend Beauty of Joseon’s Radiance Cleansing Balm."

"Is great - gets makeup off and isn’t drying at all."

#11

DHC

4.3

(7)

"Removes the waterproof eyeliner I use."

"DHC cleansing oil."

"I’ve bought that several times."

"DHC cleansing oil is great."

"Dhc cleansing oil."

"Dhc cleansing oil"

"DHC deep cleansing oil is also really good and a little cheaper."

#12

Albolene

4.8

(5)

"Albolene is becoming my holy grail. Very simple ingredients and non-irritating."

"It barely irritates them."

"That jar lasts forever."

"I use Albolene. It’s kind of like Vaseline but it melts the mascara right off of your eyes!"

"Albolene Moisturizing Cleanser. It’s inexpensive, unscented, and noncomodegenic."

#13

Makeup Eraser

4.8

(5)

"I use makeup eraser. It is just a cloth that you wet."

"Have u tried the makeup remover towel? The makeup erasure, I think it’s called."

"Get the makeup eraser. Best investment I’ve made."

"Best one I've found so far."

"I like a make up eraser cloth."

#14

The Inkey List

4.6

(5)

"I use the oat cleansing balm from the Inkey list. It never irritates my skin."

"I thoroughly enjoy the Inkey List Oat Cleansing balm."

"I really like the Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm!"

"Fulvic Acid Brightening Cleanser by the Inkey List. It's very good for removing makeup."

"Inkey list oat cleansing balm - doesn't work the best for waterproof makeup."

#15

CeraVe

4.6

(5)

"I love the CeraVe makeup melting balm!"

"I love Cerave makeup cleansing balm."

"I really like the cerave cleansing balm for my dry, sensitive skin."

"I take my make up with Miciler water and then wash my face with the Cerave cleanser."

"Cerave makes a make up remover balm."

#16

Good Molecules

5.0

(4)

"Good molecules cleansing balm- best I've tried and it's only $15."

"Good molecules cleansing balm followed by whatever foaming cleanser you normally use."

"The good molecules cleansing balm is great for sensitive skin and eyes."

"I’d recommend trying Good Molecules Instant Cleansing Balm."

#17

Avene

5.0

(4)

"This is the only thing I have found which is ok."

"Avene moisturising milk remover."

"The best make up cleanser I ever got was avene. Yes, it's expensive but a little goes a long way."

"I have very sensitive skin and I like Avene 3 in 1."

#18

Clean It Zero

4.8

(4)

"I’ve gone through two of the large tubs of it."

"I use the clean it zero cleansing balm and found it’s super gentle!"

"Clean Zero balm is my #1 most favorite."

"I really like clean it zero balm."

#19

Vaseline

4.5

(4)

"Vaseline is the best for removing eye makeup."

"• Vaseline (I know that sounds weird, yet it works!)"

"I use Vaseline. It melts the makeup off and is very gentle."

"Vaseline or Aquaphore do the job well"

#20

Elemis

4.5

(4)

"Elemis Naked cleansing balm! It’s fragrance free and rinses completely clean."

"Elemis Naked (frag free version) cleansing balm has worked well for me."

"Elemis cleansing balm"

"I also have Elemis cleansing balm that works pretty well."

#21

The Ordinary

4.3

(4)

"The Ordinary’s squalane cleanser and makeup remover :) "

"TO Squalene cleanser worked much better than I’d expected."

"I started using almond oil or rosehip oil to take my makeup off."

"It melts into an oil and works great on my eyes."

#22

Heimish

5.0

(3)

"Heimish is a cruelty-free Korean brand."

"Gets waterproof mascara and sunscreen off effortlessly."

"I love Heimish All Clean Balm. A lot of cleansing balms hurt my eyes but I find this to be so gentle."

#23

Geek and Gorgeous

5.0

(3)

"10/10 and really affordable."

"The geek & gorgeous mighty melt."

"My (affordable) faves."

#24

Dermalogica

4.7

4.0

(1)

"I use Egyptian magic to remove my makeup (including mascara) with wash cloth."

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