8 Eye Makeup Removers That'll Actually Take Everything Off

Whether you find yourself at an unexpected sleepover or you're so lazy you take your makeup off while you're already in bed, these editor-favorite wipes are your best bet for wiping away all of your black waterproof eyeliner and mascara without leaving any greasy residue on your skin. 

Shake the bottle to activate this formula which is formulated to get rid of stubborn waterproof eye makeup. Unlike many liquid removers, this one won't make your skin greasy. 

These pre-moistened pads feel just as soft as your favorite T-shirt does against your skin. That's because they're made with actual recycled cotton extract and cottonseed oil to prevent irritating your eye area. Fold the pads to get to hard-to-reach spots where your eyeliner just won't budge. 

If you well up when you scroll past a puppy meme on your feed, chances are a harsh eye makeup remover isn't going to be your best course of action for taking off a smoky eye. Instead, reach for a formula like MAKE UP FOR EVER's that's safe for sensitive eyes. 

Sometimes you really can have it all. Case in point: Milk Makeup's makeup remover which combines everything you love about micellar water with a skin-soothing gel. Micellar particles wash away oil- and water-based makeup, and a blend of calming extracts that include chamomile, green tea, and coconut keep redness away. 

An oil-based remover will literally melt the eyeliner off your face. What's unique about Dior's formula is that it turns into a milky cleanser that rinses off so your skin feels fresh and clean, not greasy. 

Micellar water's no-rinse policy is one of the many reasons we love using it as an eye makeup remover on top of a facial cleanser. It clears away makeup while hydrating and soothing irritated skin around the eye area. 

We never thought that an eye makeup remover could be considered chic until we used this Chantecaille bottle. It's infused with actual rose water, which keeps skin calm and simply smells amazing.