Can we just talk for a second about how amazing it feels to wash the grime off your face after a long day of working hard and trying to look presentable? To me, there are few better feelings than washing off dried-out concealer and flaky mascara — but, to make this nightly ritual a treat rather than a chore, the perfect makeup remover is key. Ahead, I’ve rounded up the best new makeup removers that will pamper your skin while it takes everything from waterproof eyeliner to matte lipstick off—read on to find your face’s new best friend.
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Eye Makeup Remover from Bobbi Brown
For a spa-like experience, swipe on Bobbi Brown’s Ultimate eye makeup remover; it’s super-soothing with rosewater and aloe vera.
“Just Release Me” Dual-Phase Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover from Philosophy
For waterproof makeup, nothing beats this dual-phase remover, which gently but completely removes every last speck of color.
Eye Makeup Remover Pads from Yes To Cucumbers
Calling all allergy-prone ladies: these delightfully-scented cucumber pads will take off every speck of eye makeup without irritating to your peepers in the slightest.
Magic Mitt from Jane Iredale
Does everything make your face break out? I have the solution for you, and it isn’t a cleanser at all, but a high-tech microfiber mitt that uses only water to gently remove the day’s makeup, leaving skin’s natural moisture balance intact.
Acnedote Clean Treat Towelettes from Alba Botanica
If you’re acne-prone, I love these soothing yet astringent towelettes, which use a combination of willow bark extract and salicylic acid to cleanse and clear skin without leaving it overly dry.
Magic Wand for Lip & Eye Makeup Remover from Dinoplatz
For perfecting your makeup as you apply it (we’re looking at you, tricky cat eye liner), nothing beats these nifty little swabs, which are already loaded with remover to ensure that you remove only the smudges and not your expert swoop.
Makeup Remover from S.W. Basics of Brooklyn
When I travel, I love packing this tiny jar of goodness into my bag: a mix of only three ingredients (jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, and olive oil), it’s incredibly effective for being completely pure.