The Best Eye Makeup Removers

So you’ve come to the end of a long day (or night) and you need to remove your makeup. More often than not, cleansing away your base makeup is easy, however, stubborn eye makeup such as waterproof mascara and long-wearing eyeliner can really stick around. There is however a way to avoid waking up with panda eyes - remove your eye makeup effectively with an eye makeup remover.

What Is Eye Makeup Remover?

Eye makeup remover is a cleansing formula designed to remove eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner and false lash glue from your delicate eye area. Eye makeup remover comes in many forms including balms, oils, waters and bi-phase solutions therefore, you’ll be sure to find one that works best with your skin type and the eye makeup you’re using.

Your eyes are an extremely sensitive area and so fragrance-free and hypoallergenic eye makeup removers will be more gentle on your delicate skin whilst getting the job done. Eye makeup remover can be used with a cotton pad to gently wipe away stubborn eye makeup that doesn’t seem to budge during your normal face cleansing routine.

1. Kora Organics Milky Mushroom Gentle Cleansing Oil 150ml

£43.00

The Kora Organics Milky Mushroom Gentle Cleansing Oil is a bi-phase formula that turns into a milky fluid when it is shaken and activated. Helping to melt away stubborn eye makeup, this gentle cleansing oil contains Hyaluronic Acid which locks in hydration for a softer, suppler finish. Babassu Oil, the cleanser’s rich concentration of fatty acids and antioxidants also work hard to soothe and calm your visage. Our customers love that this gentle cleansing oil is ideal for anyone with oily/combination skin thanks to Sunflower Seed Oil which is packed with Linoleic and Oleic fatty acids that control excess oil.

2. Face Halo The Modern Makeup Remover Original - 3 Pack

£18.00

Created with sustainability in mind, the Face Halo The Modern Makeup Remover Original are reusable makeup remover pads that feature HaloTech fibres that draw lingering product from the pores while eliminating the need to scrub. Ideal for anyone with sensitive skin, these magic pads last for up to 200 wash cycles! The pads are specially formulated to be pH neutral, thus resisting any irritation.

3. Pai Skincare Light Work Rosehip Cleansing Oil 28ml

£18.00

If you’re looking for an oil-based eye makeup remover, we recommend the Pai Skincare Light Work Rosehip Cleansing Oil. Formulated especially for anyone with sensitive skin, upon contact with water, this cleansing formula emulsifies to create a rich, soothing lather, sweeping away eye makeup in no time at all.

4. Elemis White Flowers Eye & Lip Make Up Remover 125ml

£29.00

The Elemis White Flowers Eye and Lip Make-Up Remover is a gentle formula that protects the skin around the eyes and helps strengthen your lashes. Our customers say it’s ideal for removing stubborn eye makeup, wiping away everything from brow pencil to mascara. Formulated with white tea which has a cooling effect on the skin, this eye makeup remover may be used by those who wear contact lenses or have sensitive eyes as it has been diligently tested by an ophthalmologist.

Hollie Bradbury Writer and expert

I've been writing about hair and beauty for over 10 years. I am a collector of vintage perfume and my go-to look always includes a bold pink lip! For more, visit https://www.goodgollymisshollie.co.uk

The Best Eye Makeup Removers

What Is Eye Makeup Remover?