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It effortlessly dissolves lipstick and eye makeup (including mascara), leaving nothing behind.

A collage of a tester using a cotton pad and makeup remover

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The formula is also tug-free, nonirritating, and nonstinging, sosensitive skinand eyes are welcome.

Our only complaint is that it has an astringent scent, which some people find unpleasant.

We can back her up, too.

CLINIQUE Take The Day Off Makeup Remover

PHOTO: Sephora

And we can share that, from experience, it never irritates the skin.

How exactly does this work?

If you wear contacts, you might want to remove thembeforecleaning your face.

Site Loop: Person’s eye before and after using Clinique Take The Day Off Makeup Remover

Moreover, they also containglycerinand CeraVe’s signature three essential ceramides, which help support a strong skin barrier.

However, wipes are not without their drawbacks, according to Ceme.

It’s worth noting that the pump can be a bit finicky and get stuck.

Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover

PHOTO: Amazon

Try being as gentle as possible when getting the product out to avoid spilling oil everywhere.

We also love the cute purple squeeze bottleit’s hygienic (no grubby fingers dipping in and out!)

and easy to use.

Site Loop: Person’s eye before and after using Neutrogena Oil-Free Gentle Eye Makeup Remover

This product is quite the splurge, but we also think it’s worth the price.

She has tried countless makeup removers over the years and considers herself a tough critic.

For this article, Caitlyn spoke with experts and reviewed testing insights from Byrdie’s lab.

Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Cleanser & Makeup Remover

PHOTO: Target

Using this knowledge, she narrowed the list to these high-quality makeup removers for clean and healthy skin.

Byrdie contributorKindra Monehas been creating fashion and beauty content since 2013.

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Site Loop: Person’s eye before and after using Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Makeup Remover & Cleanser

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Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water

PHOTO: Dermstore

Person applying micellar water to their face with cotton round

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Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm

PHOTO: Sephora

farmacy cleansing balm before and after

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CeraVe Hydrating Makeup Removing Plant-Based Wipes

PHOTO: Target

Amazon Boscia MakeUp-BreakUp Cool Cleansing Oil

PHOTO: Amazon

Fenty Skin Total Cleans’r Remove-It-All Cleanser

PHOTO: Sephora

Sisley Paris Eye and Lip Gel-Makeup Remover

Paula’s Choice Gentle Touch Makeup Remover

PHOTO: Amazon