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best make-up remover?

24 replies

SmileItsSunny · 06/03/2015 21:00

At the ripe old age of 35, I've had a revelation - the reason I don't often wear make-up is because it is a PITA to take off again. Not loving the panda look after a shower; what do you recommend I use to quickly and effectively remove make-up from sensitive skin around my eyes?

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chipsandpeas · 06/03/2015 21:04

i love clinique take the day off cleansing balm - its about 20 quid but its fab and lasts ages
i then double cleanse with a cream cleanser using a no7 one at the moment but usually use soap and glory peaches and clean

jemstipp · 06/03/2015 21:06

Baby wipes Smile

clr2014 · 06/03/2015 21:08

I use make up wipes and take it off when i'm lying in bed and the light has just gone out. I fear that without them I'd be too lazy to ever remove it at all...

HiawathaDidntBotherTooMuch · 06/03/2015 21:09

I really like garner micellar water. It takes off all make up so quickly and easily. I also like Estée Lauder gentle eye make up remover in the blue bottle but that is more expensive.

chipsandpeas · 06/03/2015 21:09

noooo baby wipes arent good, doesnt get everything off and can make skin worse as can be too astringent for face
better off with a cleanser - baby wipes are ok if pissed or need something quick

louwn · 06/03/2015 21:10

Micellar water (obviously followed by a proper cleanse too).

jemstipp · 06/03/2015 21:11

I use the sensitive ones, never any problem

TheLondoner22 · 06/03/2015 21:11

Clarins eye make up remover or Liz Earle Hot Cloth polish

Nooooo to baby wipes, they sting like buggery!! Confused

Pipbin · 06/03/2015 21:16

Lush Ultrabland. Use it with a fresh flannel every night then put the flannel on the side to use in the morning.

OrinocoTheWomble · 06/03/2015 21:19

Quickies Eye Make Up Remover. Lovely oily pads. Great for waterproof mascara too.

Walkingonsunshine00 · 06/03/2015 22:00

Garnier eye make up remover the apple one (purple bottle,white lid)

Comito · 06/03/2015 22:06

Simple eye make-up remover and cleanser. Cheap as chips and does a great job without irritating skin or eyes. Usually on a 3 for 2 offer in Boots too.

SmileItsSunny · 08/03/2015 14:14

Ooh Thanks for all the replies! I'm tempted by the Quickies wipes, currently using some kind of cheap wipes (not baby wipes!) but end up having to scrub under my eyes.

Those of you who suggested more than one product - if I wasn't so lazy, we wouldn't be here!

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SmileItsSunny · 08/03/2015 14:17

Garnerier micellar water
Lush Ultra Bland
Garnier apple make-up remover
Simple eye make-up remover and cleanser.

(Listing for myself so I can find easily later! )

do you use cotton wool with the creams etc?

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FrugalFashionista · 08/03/2015 14:21

Bioderma Sensibio micellar + black soap. My skin has never been better.

Comito · 08/03/2015 14:44

I use cotton wool pads for both eyes and face. I've tried wipes before because I'm lazy, but I found they were rubbish and I had to scrub at my eyes to get non-waterproof mascara off.

Mominatrix · 08/03/2015 14:52

Shu Uemera cleansing oil. Fantastic product, and even great at taking off waterproof mascara.

PincPengwin · 08/03/2015 15:39

I second the Garnier Micellar water. I have sensitive, hormonal, pregnant skin and it's amazing :) can even get it in my eyes (v v rare) and it doesn't sting. If you keep a look out it's usually on special offer for half price as well.

nooyearnooname · 08/03/2015 15:44

Liz Earle Eyebright. I go through bottles of the stuff. You can use it as a soothing lotion to put on tired eyes too

goldvelvet · 08/03/2015 15:47

Coconut oil for eye makeup. It just melts it off and doesn't sting if you get any in your eyes and no harsh rubbing.

SmileItsSunny · 16/03/2015 06:20

thank you all! I have bought some garnier micellar water, tried it once. It did seem good, gentle on my skin.
Today I have put both mascara and eyeliner on though, so tonight will be the real challenge! Smile

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Clarabumps · 16/03/2015 12:12

I also recommend Lush ultra bland! It's my go-to basic cleanser. It totally dissolves makeup although you need to take it off with a flannel to make sure the skin is really clean.

penelopeyvonne · 19/03/2015 07:59

I second Simple cleanser - have used it for years after trying all sorts. Clarins, Clinique etc great, but expensive. I don't use the specific eye makeup remover as I can't get on with it, just the all-over stuff, and with dampened cotton wool pads (the large ones!). I'm going to keep an eye out (no pun, honest!) for the Micellar as it sounds fab!

SuperFlyHigh · 19/03/2015 09:33

I use a mixture of DHC Cleansing Oil or Garnier Micellar Water. Sometimes I use Simple Eye Makeup Remover.

Wipes if pissed or lazy (rare).

I used to use Clarins One Step Cleanser with Orange extract or Garnier Cleanser with Toner afterwards and an eye makeup remover like Simple or Garnier. I think my skin was better then!

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