There are sooooo many different brands out there for eye makeup remover and it can be daunting task to try a new brand because you'll be stuck with that bottle for a while. I have gone through many bottles of eye makeup remover and have tried a number of brands...usually due to impulse buys, free samples, or because they were on sale ... and here are my thought on a few :)
These are listed from my least favourite to holy grail.
1. Wet n wild Eye Make-Up Remover
I bought this at a drug store because it was on sale and it was the worst purchase ever! It says it's oil free and good for sensitive eyes but it feels super oily and it stings the eyes! You would think that such a horrible feeling product would at least do what it says and remove eye makeup but it does not. This is an ultimate fail product :(.
2. Sephora Instant eye makeup remover
This is the new packaging and formula from #4 so when I bought it...I had high hopes that my favourite staple would work the same. Boy was I wrong. This product isn't horrible but it does not remove waterproof makeup very well. It does not explicitly say that it would on the bottle like the old packaging and I guess that fact that it doesn't have a blue and clear liquid component should have been a clue, but nonetheless, I haven't been able to find a good Sephora eye makeup remover anymore :( Bring back the old formula!
3. Clinique - Take the Day off
I received a free sample from one of those Clinique Bonuses (love Clinique Bonus time!) and was excited to give this one a try. I would say it takes off eye makeup pretty well but still requires quite a bit of product for waterproof makeup. The formula is really oily and seeps into my eyes which I really don't like. It takes off most eye makeup but definitely not one that I would be reaching for on a daily basis.
4. Sephora - Eye makeup remover
I believe they discontinued this product but it was AWESOME! You just have to remember to shake the bottle before you use it and it has a watery consistency instead of an oily consistency which I really liked. It took off my waterproof eyeliner and mascara quite easily and was refreshing to use. Oh how I miss thee...
5. L'Oreal - So I heard that Lancome & L'Oreal are now the same company and I picked this up at a drugstore because it was on sale. I must say, I was pleasantly surprised how well this product was able to take off my waterproof eye makeup and compared to the high end brands, the price point was WAY easier on the wallet. It is a gentle formula which is great for sensitive eyes and is definitely a re-buy for me.
6. MY HOLY GRAIL! Lancome - Bi-Facil. Ok, I know I know, this is an expensive product but to me, it is worth every penny. Like the Sephora product under no. 4, you have to shake the bottle first so that the two formulas are combined before you put it on your cotton pad. It is FANTASTIC in removing waterproof makeup without have to rub and tug your eyes (which causes crows feet and eye wrinkles). I put a few drops on a cotton pad, dab it on my eye so that the product saturates my lash line, and gently dab the makeup away. I can use a single cotton pad (both sides) for both of my eyes and voila, my eye makeup is completely off. It does have a con though - it is a bit oilier than I like but I'm willing to over look it in favour of it's removal power!
These are listed from my least favourite to holy grail.
1. Wet n wild Eye Make-Up Remover
I bought this at a drug store because it was on sale and it was the worst purchase ever! It says it's oil free and good for sensitive eyes but it feels super oily and it stings the eyes! You would think that such a horrible feeling product would at least do what it says and remove eye makeup but it does not. This is an ultimate fail product :(.
2. Sephora Instant eye makeup removerThis is the new packaging and formula from #4 so when I bought it...I had high hopes that my favourite staple would work the same. Boy was I wrong. This product isn't horrible but it does not remove waterproof makeup very well. It does not explicitly say that it would on the bottle like the old packaging and I guess that fact that it doesn't have a blue and clear liquid component should have been a clue, but nonetheless, I haven't been able to find a good Sephora eye makeup remover anymore :( Bring back the old formula!
3. Clinique - Take the Day off
I received a free sample from one of those Clinique Bonuses (love Clinique Bonus time!) and was excited to give this one a try. I would say it takes off eye makeup pretty well but still requires quite a bit of product for waterproof makeup. The formula is really oily and seeps into my eyes which I really don't like. It takes off most eye makeup but definitely not one that I would be reaching for on a daily basis.
4. Sephora - Eye makeup remover
I believe they discontinued this product but it was AWESOME! You just have to remember to shake the bottle before you use it and it has a watery consistency instead of an oily consistency which I really liked. It took off my waterproof eyeliner and mascara quite easily and was refreshing to use. Oh how I miss thee...
5. L'Oreal - So I heard that Lancome & L'Oreal are now the same company and I picked this up at a drugstore because it was on sale. I must say, I was pleasantly surprised how well this product was able to take off my waterproof eye makeup and compared to the high end brands, the price point was WAY easier on the wallet. It is a gentle formula which is great for sensitive eyes and is definitely a re-buy for me.
6. MY HOLY GRAIL! Lancome - Bi-Facil. Ok, I know I know, this is an expensive product but to me, it is worth every penny. Like the Sephora product under no. 4, you have to shake the bottle first so that the two formulas are combined before you put it on your cotton pad. It is FANTASTIC in removing waterproof makeup without have to rub and tug your eyes (which causes crows feet and eye wrinkles). I put a few drops on a cotton pad, dab it on my eye so that the product saturates my lash line, and gently dab the makeup away. I can use a single cotton pad (both sides) for both of my eyes and voila, my eye makeup is completely off. It does have a con though - it is a bit oilier than I like but I'm willing to over look it in favour of it's removal power!
