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Recommendations for eye make up remover

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Luckynan Tue 16-Apr-24 01:15:08

Can anyone recommend an effective eye make up remover .
I have been using Simple but think it is now irritating my eyes. I previously used Clinique but also had a problem with that.
I like to wear a bit of eyeshadow, liner and mascara.

DreamDrifter Tue 16-Apr-24 01:42:43

I'd suggest trying out the Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover. It's gentle, effective, and works well for removing eyeshadow, liner, and mascara without irritating the eyes.

MayBee70 Tue 16-Apr-24 02:09:43

I used to use Simple eye make up remover: it was a cream. But they no longer make it and their liquid one makes my eyes sore. I switched to a Clinique one which I’m ok with but it’s so expensive. I don’t understand why most eye make up remover is liquid these days. I’ll try the Neutrogena one: I use a lot of their stuff so should be ok with that.

BlueBelle Tue 16-Apr-24 05:26:35

Soap and water is all I ve ever used

nadateturbe Tue 16-Apr-24 05:36:40

Boots No7

rosie1959 Tue 16-Apr-24 05:53:54

I have always found Nivea eye make up remover very gentle and effective.

NotAGran55 Tue 16-Apr-24 06:30:34

I’ve used Nivea Double Effect remover for years, and buy a job-lot when it’s on offer in the supermarket.

50% off last week in Waitrose

BigBertha1 Tue 16-Apr-24 06:36:00

Another Nivea vote here.

GrannyGravy13 Tue 16-Apr-24 07:02:47

Clarins Take the Day off or Lancôme eye make up remover, both excellent and not greasy/oily.

Joseann Tue 16-Apr-24 07:51:08

If you're looking for something that doesn't irritate the eyes, I use the Blepha range of products. I have sensitive eyes and eyelids, and Blephasol gets the make up off gently and efficiently. I also use Blephaclean wipes daily after a windy walk or a swim. Quite expensive.

Georgesgran Tue 16-Apr-24 08:23:29

Always use the Nivea liquid one too. I hold the soaked cotton wool pad against my eye for a few seconds and the make up just wipes off.
I’m always checking the price between Boots/Superdrug/Savers and never pay full price, not that it’s particularly expensive anyway.

Georgesgran Tue 16-Apr-24 08:28:01

Don’t you get soap in your eyes BlueBelle? My liner and mascara are waterproof, so I’d need to rub too hard. The Nivea liquid is very gentle.

NanTheWiser Tue 16-Apr-24 21:48:50

I’ve just started using Nivea Double Effect, and it’s very good, much better than the Micellar water cleansers.

Viva54 Tue 16-Apr-24 21:59:43

I use coconut oil and have done for about six years when I developed allergies to various conventional eye make up removers. I have not had a flare up since and it also moisturises my eye so no need for a night eye cream - just one( neals yard) in the morning.

hollysteers Tue 16-Apr-24 22:21:07

I have used Vaseline (or the even cheaper jars of standard petroleum jelly) for years and it removes waterproof makeup too.
I started using it for heavier stage makeup, but find it’s good for my whole face.

maddyone Tue 16-Apr-24 22:32:38

I use the Clinique one because others irritate my eyes, especially the Nivea one, which I tried once, oh my, never again!

Callistemon21 Tue 16-Apr-24 23:36:24

GrannyGravy13

Clarins Take the Day off or Lancôme eye make up remover, both excellent and not greasy/oily.

I used to use Clarins eye makeup remover (the blue one) but don't wear much eye makeup now.

Clarins One-step makeup remover was out of stock in Boots.

Luckynan Wed 17-Apr-24 01:24:24

Thank you all for your suggestions. I’m still undecided, I’d almost made my mind up on the Nivea until I read maddyone post. I think I’ll have a look at the Blepha range. Thanks again

nadateturbe Wed 17-Apr-24 09:48:19

I have very sensitive skin and psoriasis. Boots,No7 products all work for me.

Jimjam1 Wed 17-Apr-24 21:22:44

I use body shop eye makeup remover. Works on removing waterproof mascara. The only one that does not irritate my eyes.

Susie42 Mon 22-Apr-24 14:06:07

Body Shop Camomile remover if you can find it.

RunaroundSue Mon 22-Apr-24 14:15:59

I do too, I have eye problems and used to get the Blephasol on prescription as it was prescribed by the eye hospital specialist but after a year I was told it was no longer on the prescription list so I had to start paying for it.

Fernbergien Mon 22-Apr-24 16:32:06

Facial wet wipes

shysal Mon 22-Apr-24 17:52:28

Fernbergien

Facial wet wipes

Wet wipes are going to be fazed out soon according to today's news.
I use Garnier Micellar water - the one for long lasting mascara. It does a good job using washable remover pads.