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With winning products from Garnier, Drunk Elephant, Tata Harper, and more.

A variety of makeup removers for sensitive skin on a white background, including the Dermalogica Precleanse

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Anyone interested in skincare will know how important it is to properlyremove your makeupeach day.

We also loved that it didnt leave behind any residue.

FYI, it can feel slightly more oily, though it didnt leave behind any residue.

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water

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But because of the high oil content, its wonderful for protecting the barrier, preventing irritation and redness.

Its rich inlactic acidandtea tree oilto support the demarcation process and reduce the incidence of acne-causing bacteria.

And because its a light fluid gel, its a wonderful first cleanse to remove makeup.

Person removing eye makeup from their eyes with a micellar water soaked cotton round

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(And thats even the case if you dont rinse it off.)

Top tip: It is a dual-phase formula, so confirm to give it a good shake before use.

Simply massage it into dry skin, and emulsify it with warm water.

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

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Plus, a little goes a long way.

Enter the Burts Bees Sensitive Cleansing Towelettes.

Each wipe is even made from 60% repurposed cotton.

A person’s face before and after using the Garnier Micellar Water and a cotton round covered in product

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Its fragrance-free, dermatologically tested, and contains botanicals like green tea andaloe verato prevent redness or irritation.

This particular pick was our favorite for that purpose, a revamped version of a best-selling classic.

This makeup-removing balm is a solid choice for the way it softens skin without leaving a greasy residue.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo Cleanser

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Finally, it shouldn’t cause irritation because it glides onto the skin with zero tugging or pulling.

It also didnt sting our eyes or leave any residue (either from makeup or the oil itself).

Bonus points for thecastor oilin the mix, great for helpingpromote healthy lashes.

Sephora Drunk Elephant Slaai Makeup-Melting Butter Cleanser

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If youre usingmicellar water, be sure not to tug or pull at the skin.

For some people, this might look like your first cleanse of an evening.

Grant also notes, however, its important not to over-cleanse sensitive skin just for the sake of it.

Person applying Drunk Elephant Slaai Makeup-Melting Butter Cleanser to eyelid

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Tata Harper Nourishing Makeup Removing Oil Cleanser

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Person using Tata Harper Nourishing Makeup Removing Oil Cleanser on a cotton pad on their closed eyelid

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Cosmedix Purity Clean Exfoliating Cleanser AM/PM

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Glossier Milky Oil

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A person wiping eye makeup off using Glossier Milky Oil on a cotton round

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Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm

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Person removing eye makeup with Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm and cotton swab

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Burt’s Bees Sensitive Skin Facial Cleansing Towelettes

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Amazon Cetaphil Gentle Waterproof Makeup Remover

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Cetaphil Gentle Waterproof Makeup Remover

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Mary Kay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover

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A person wiping their eyelid with Mary Kay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover

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Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover

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A person’s face before and after using the Neutrogena Eye Makeup Remover and a cotton round soaked in product

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Chanel Sublimage Gel-to-Oil Cleanser

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Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm

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The Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm on the back of a person’s hand

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Sephora Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil

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A person rubbing their eyebrows with Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil

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Caudalie Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil

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A person applying cleansing oil to their eyelid

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