5 Best Makeup Removers

No matter how hard we try, taking off our makeup will never be a before-bedtime priority like brushing our teeth. But thanks to these makeup removers, we now have no excuse. Here are the five that work to take off even the most stubborn makeup and suit every lifestyle.

By Ariana Finlayson

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On-the-Go

Great for in your gym bag or on your nightstand, these detoxifying wipes smell fresh and are infused with skin-benefiting vitamin E, Indian ginseng, and green tea. The best part: They don't leave behind oily residue.

Bioré Makeup Removing Towelettes, $7.99; drugstores

Hydrating

This makeup remover does double duty — it hydrates the eye area, reduces puffiness, and conditions skin while loosening up eye makeup.

Neutrogena Hydrating Eye Makeup Remover Lotion, $7.49; ulta.com

physicians formula organic wear makeup removing pads
Physicians Formula
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Organic/All-Natural

Proving that all-natural beauty works just as hard as its counterparts, these super-soaked rounds are fragrance-free, biodegradable, and great for sensitive skin.

Physicians Formula Organic Wear Makeup Removing Pads, $6.95; physiciansformula.com

Double Duty

Many face washes promise to rinse away makeup, but few actually do. This cleansing oil purifies skin and breaks down waterproof makeup — use it on any skin type. The perfect pick if you can't stand rubbing at the delicate area around your eye with cotton pads.

Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil, $72; shuuemura-usa.com

Benefit Cosmetics
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Oil-Free

Oily residue from makeup removers can get into your eyes and slow down your routine. This one holds true to its name and goes on (and off) like water, leaving no traces of eyeliner behind.

Benefit Gee That Was Quick!, $21; sephora.com

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