Mascara removal

[Ricamae]

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? 

[greeneyedgirl107]

@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.

[haizey]

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

[JesAM]

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.

[layyys]

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 🙂 

[katkapivarci]

@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=4...

[cosmeticsnyc]

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.

[CarCar5]

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.

[Anonymous]

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

[Anonymous]

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

[MissyBrownEyes]

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.

[dejatoo]

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

[zandy]

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.

[Mcakes]

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%...

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!

[Anonymous]

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

[MDHeals]

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

[stephgrajeda]

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.

[Anonymous]

Micellar water or an oil based eye makeup remover