I Wear Mascara Constantly—These Eye Makeup Removers Melted It Away
TL;DRThe Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water was my favorite for a hassle-free, one-step eye makeup remover. Its no-rinse, cleansing, and nourishing formula makes it the number one pick. The E.l.f. Holy Hydration Cleansing Balm wowed me with its wallet-friendly price, how effortlessly it melted away eye makeup (and face makeup), and its hydrating formula. Picture this: You’re standing in front of the mirror with a makeup wipe in hand, your eyelids red and stinging, and mascara remnants cloud your vision. We’ve all been here before. There’s nothing worse than an eye makeup remover that fails to get the job done quickly and painlessly. It’s tempting to skip this step altogether and crawl into bed (I’m guilty of being this lazy), but sleeping in your makeup is not ideal. According to optometrist Dr. Janelle Davison, OD, removing eye makeup (specifically mascara and eyeliner) is essential to maintaining the normal bacteria around the eyelid and eyelash margin. Neglecting this cruci...