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Makeup Removers for 2025

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There is a wide range of makeup removers available, such as cleansing balms, oil cleansers, micellar waters, and convenient wipes for on-the-go use. Choosing the right one for your skin type and concerns can be challenging, especially if you're unfam...
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Never Wear Makeup to Bed

Dos and don’ts for cleaning your skin before going to sleep.

 
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Sleeping in makeup is a bad idea. It clogs your pores, inflames your skin, makes it dull, and creates more wrinkles.
The Importance of Removing Makeup Before Bed for Healthy Skin
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Tatcha Indigo Cleansing Balm

A fragrance-free, buttery-soft balm with Japanese indigo that melts to gently cleanse and remove makeup while improving skin barrier function for stronger skin from the start of your ritual.

 
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The Indigo Cleansing Balm transforms from a soft, cushiony balm to a silky oil that effortlessly melts away the day, removing dirt, oil, and waterproof makeup while restoring moisture. This soothing formula is crafted with Japanese indigo to visibly ...
The Indigo Cleansing Balm

Clinique Makeup Remover

Dissolves and "lifts away" long-wearing makeup, even waterproof mascara.

 
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Clinique's best-selling makeup remover Take The Day Off Makeup Remover For Lids, Lashes & Lips is a totally tugless formula that whisks away makeup.
Take The Day Off Makeup Remover For Lids, Lashes & Lips - Clinique
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Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover

Dual phase makeup remover Dermatologist developed and ophthalmologist tested for gentle application

 
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Neutrogena gentle oil-free liquid eye makeup remover helps to remove all eye makeup, even waterproof mascara. Non-greasy makeup removing cleanser is safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.
Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover - Neutrogena

Tata Harper Nourishing Makeup Removing Oil Cleanser with Squalene and Vitamin E

A lightweight multi-vitamin cleansing oil that melts makeup and dissolves buildup with natural oils and esters.

 
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Tata Harper is a real skincare company. They do it all themselves with their own chemists at their own farm. No synthetics. No outsourcing. No shortcuts. 100 percent natural. No toxins, fillers, artificials, synthetics, GMOs. Smells like green beauty...
Nourishing Makeup Removing Oil Cleanser with Squalene and Vitamin E
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Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Cleanser & Makeup Remover

Garnier micellar water and makeup remover cleanses, removes makeup and refreshes skin

 
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Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Cleanser & Makeup Remover gently cleanses skin, removes makeup and refreshes skin all in 1 step.
SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Cleanser & Makeup Remover - Garnier
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Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Makeup Remover

Formulated with a physiological pH of around 5.5, Sensibio H2O respects the skin’s biological balance, which is essential to maintain healthy-looking skin.

 
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This iconic all-in-one dermatological makeup removing and cleansing water effortlessly removes makeup, creams and dirt, while respecting sensitive skin and eyes. Made up of micelles with excellent cleansing and makeup removing properties, Bioderma's ...
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water
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Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm

An all-in-one award-winning face cleanser that is clinically proven to remove over 99% of SPF, long wear foundation, and waterproof mascara while improving texture + hydration after one use.

 
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Farmacy's best-selling makeup remover and cleanser in one. Transforming from a sorbet-like balm to a milky lather, it seamlessly removes sunscreen, impurities, excess oil, and while leaving zero residue, stripping or breakouts. Skin is left feeling h...
Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm

CeraVe Hydrating Makeup Removing Plant-Based Wipes

Face cleansing wipes for all skin types including sensitive skin help lock in hydration, leaving your skin feeling clean, moisturized, and refreshed without a sticky or greasy feeling

 
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Developed with dermatologists, CeraVe Hydrating Makeup Removing Plant-Based Wipes cleanse and remove makeup, even waterproof makeup, without disrupting the protective skin barrier. The pH balanced and gentle formula is also alcohol-free, fragrance-fr...
Plant-Based Hydrating Makeup Removing Face Wipes for All Skin Types - CeraVe

Boscia Cleansing Oil

Packed with anti-aging and hydrating skin nutrients like Green Tea and Rosehip, this refreshing cleansing oil leaves skin feeling nourished and squeaky clean.

 
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Melt away stubborn makeup and skin-clogging impurities with MakeUp-BreakUp Cool Cleansing Oil. Packed with anti-aging and hydrating skin nutrients like Green Tea and Rose Hip, this refreshing cleansing oil leaves skin feeling nourished and squeaky cl...
MakeUp-BreakUp Cool Cleansing Oil
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Fenty Skin Total Cleans'r Remove-It-All Cleanser with Barbados Cherry

Get that fresh, clean feeling with our plush creamy cleanser that refines the look of pores and instantly washes away dirt, oil and impurities without leaving skin feeling tight.

 
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Cleanse with a non-stripping, feel-good formula that transforms from a decadent cream to a plush lather. The creamy formula is infused with Antioxidant-packed Barbados Cherry to help revitalize skin and mineral-rich Quince fruit and Coconut-derived c...
Total Cleans'r Remove-It-All Cleanser with Barbados Cherry

SISLEY Eye And Lip Gel Make-Up Remover

With ginseng extract and orange blossom flower water: refresh the eye contour

 
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The makeup remover's soft and melting gel texture provides a pleasant sensation of freshness upon application and does not leave an oily feel. A gentle product that works to remove even the most stubborn makeup, including waterproof, to capture makeu...
SISLEY Eye And Lip Gel Make-Up Remover
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Paula's Choice GENTLE TOUCH Makeup Remover

A dual-phase makeup remover for all skin types.

 
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Paula's Choice GENTLE TOUCH Makeup Remover washes away even the most stubborn, waterproof makeup while being gentle on your skin. Aloe vera and green tea extract nourish and soothe while licorice extract brightens for a calm, clear complexion. The fr...
Paula's Choice GENTLE TOUCH Makeup Remover
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Tatcha's Camellia One Cleansing Oil

This moisturizing 2-in-1 makeup remover and cleanser is formulated with camellia oil to gently remove even waterproof makeup, melt away excess oil, and nourish skin to feel softer than silk.

 
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The Camellia Cleansing Oil thoroughly cleanses the skin without stripping it of its natural moisture, leaving skin feeling balanced and nourished. It does not contain mineral oil, so the liquid emulsifies completely with no oily residue. The hydratin...
The Camellia One Step Face Cleansing Oil

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser

Clinically formulated for sensitive skin, the Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser from La Roche-Posay provides immediate relief for irritated and uncomfortable skin, including skin prone to allergy or intolerances.

 
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Formulated with the brand’s signature Thermal Spring Water, the ultra-gentle cleanser sweeps away dirt, impurities and makeup. The smooth, milk textured formula is ideal for daily cleansing without stripping away essential moisture, leaving skin feel...
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser
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Drunk Elephant Slaai™ Makeup-Melting Butter Cleanser

An innovative cleansing balm that melts all traces of dirt, makeup, and sunscreen from skin, removing even water-resistant formulations.

 
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Formulated with antioxidant-rich fruit extracts and a soothing and nourishing blend of African oils, this balm cleanser transforms from an oil to a milk to cleanse and moisturize, leaving behind a dewy glow.
Slaai™ Makeup-Melting Butter Cleanser

Glossier Milky Oil Dual-Phase Waterproof Makeup Remover

A gentle, conditioning, cleansing oil and micellar water hybrid makeup remover that melts off and lifts away long-wearing and waterproof makeup without tugging skin.

 
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Tough on makeup, nice to skin: This dual-phase, perfectly proportioned combination of micellar water and weightless oil dissolves makeup while comfrey root extract and pro-vitamin B5 condition and soothe, leaving skin feeling fresh and soft. It comes...
Milky Oil Dual-Phase Waterproof Makeup Remover
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CHANEL SUBLIMAGE L'HUILE-EN-GEL DE DÉMAQUILLAGE Gel-to-Oil Cleanser

A gel-to-oil face cleanser that gently dissolves makeup while helping purify and soften the complexion.

 
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It's enriched with two light-enhancing ingredients that include the antioxidant vanilla planifolia and purifying harungana extract, which work synergistically to soothe skin and create a radiant appearance.
SUBLIMAGE L'HUILE-EN-GEL DE DÉMAQUILLAGE
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