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Mascara removal

Ricamae — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 23:03:02 GMT

I have a devil of a time getting mascara off. Is there a technique to getting it all off?

Is there a specific remover I should be using?

Micellar water or an oil based eye makeup remover

Anonymous — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 23:05:47 GMT

Micellar water or an oil based eye makeup remover

I justed started using the garnier micellar water waterpr...

stephgrajeda — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 23:13:43 GMT

I justed started using the garnier micellar water waterproof (its the light blue one). soak a cotton pad and hold it gently on your eye for awhile then wipe. Works good so better than the new URBAN DECAY makeup remover.

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MDHeals — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 02:30:23 GMT

I follow the same technique as @stephgrajeda - using a cotton ball soaked with micellar water and holding it to the eye for a minute or two, then wiping gently. I like using Bioderma Sensibio H2O micellar water (red cap), though when I'm using waterproof mascara I do find that after removing my makeup and then cleansing I have to go back with a q-tip and micellar water to get the last bits off

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Anonymous — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 02:33:24 GMT

For really tough mascara, I use either coconut oil or vaseline after using my micellar water but before cleansing.

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Mcakes — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 02:37:18 GMT

I wish micellar water didn't burn my eyes lol, everyone seems to love that! I use the Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm: https://www.sephora.com/product/take-the-day-off-cleansing-balm-P126301?skuId=886267&icid2=products%20grid:p126301

It's so simple to use, just massage a little bit on your eyes and let it sit a bit then rinse. This takes it all off! Not just hard to get off mascara but all makeup. It's pretty amazing and a little goes a long way!

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zandy — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 02:46:24 GMT

I love PHILOSOPHY Just Release Me™ Dual-Phase Oil-Free Makeup Remover. I have super sensitive eyes and it doesn't burn or irritate my eyes. I haven't tried the others that the other lovely ladies have mentioned but I also soak the cotton ball. Hold it over my eye lashes for about 30 seconds, wipe, and my mascara comes off just fine.

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dejatoo — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 02:48:30 GMT

The Clinique Rinse-Off Eye Makeup cleaner is what I've used for years. It really works (the blue one).

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MissyBrownEyes — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 02:52:05 GMT

I use loreal micellar water and eye make remover. Fresh soy cleanser is great too. I have tried the Clinique make up remover balm but not a fan. Sephora waterproof make up remover is good for really dark mascara but it's oily. I use it only on days when i am wearing heavy eye make up which is rare.

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Anonymous — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 03:24:47 GMT

I like to use coconut oil, it works really good even for waterproof mascara

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Anonymous — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 03:25:44 GMT

They have a mascara removed it's part of the better than false lashes set and it works soooo well

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CarCar5 — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 03:33:32 GMT

Hey there. Have you tried the Face Halo? I just received mine and so far so good. I like it because it removes makeup with just water. Right now I have eyelash extensions, but I still am using mascara on my bottom lashes and it works great.

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cosmeticsnyc — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 14:30:36 GMT

I find that, especially given the influx of eye-makeup removal liquids on the market, it's easy to forget that your applicator matters! Tissues and even cotton balls/pads can pull apart or roll up during use, making the removal product ineffective and irritating your eyes. Personally, I'm a big fan of the Shiseido cotton pads, which have a silky feel and are padded enough inside not to crumple up under heavy waterproof makeup removers. Beware of rough drugstore cotton pads where you can see the fibers matting up.

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katkapivarci — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 14:37:54 GMT

@Ricamae I agree with @cosmeticsnyc SHISEIDO COTTON is the best. I use it with CLINIQUE Take The Day Off Makeup Remover and with 2-3 swipes everything is removed.

https://www.sephora.com/product/facial-cotton-P173726?skuId=101220&keyword=P173726

https://www.sephora.com/product/take-the-day-off-makeup-remover-for-lids-lashes-lips-P122735?skuId=48074&icid2=products%20grid:p122735

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layyys — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 15:36:37 GMT

Honestly hon, just use coconut oil! It's multi purpose, so there's a good chance you already have some lying around the house. It's messy, but if you put a little on your fingertips and rub them over your lashes, the mascara melts right off! Side note: a little goes a long way with this stuff so be careful how much you use 🙂

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JesAM — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 15:41:21 GMT

Any oil based eye makeup remover and follow up with Purity face wash. 🙂 That usually does the trick for me. With my hands, I use Neutrogena oil cleanser first and then follow up with purity face wash.

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haizey — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 07:06:03 GMT

i love using aloe vera wipes to take off my makeup!

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greeneyedgirl107 — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 23:25:51 GMT

@Ricamae I wash my face when I get home from work with Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Wash, which is also part makeup remover. Then before I go to bed, I use MUFE Sens'Eyes; then, I was my face with the face wash. I find doing this in two steps is so much easier.