The Best Makeup Removers to Help You Take it All Off

Micellar water works like a magnet to remove dirt, oil, and makeup from skin, and after, you don't even need to rinse. Just wipe a cotton pad over skin to watch everything melt away! Garnier's is so popular, a bottle is sold every 4 seconds. 

More: What Exactly is Micellar Water? We've Got the Scoop 

Makeup wipes aren't enough on their own to remove every trace of makeup, but we love to start with one before cleansing when we're tired and want to shorten our routine. Belei's offer some of the best value for your buck and, because it's an Amazon brand, you can always count on 2-day shipping!

With DHC's cult-favorite cleansing oil, you'll wash away all traces of foundation and mascara while also nourishing skin. The olive oil formula is rich in antioxidants, and because it doubles as a cleanser, you'll actually be cutting down a step. 

Although it starts out solid, this formula turns into an oil upon contact with skin. It gently massages away makeup with naturally derived ingredients like Moringa tree extract and echinacea. 

Unlike some cleansers, skin feels hydrated, instead of dry, post-use. We like that it includes a mini spatula, too!

Have you heard of double cleansing? More than just a beauty trend, this method involves washing your face in two phases. 

The first removes makeup, dirt, and oil, so that the second rinse can give skin a deeper clean. Dermalogica's PreCleanse is a highly rated formula that's meant to be used as the first step, and it removes the initial layer of products and other buildup.

Along with Belei, we'll reach for these Almay makeup remover wipes when there's no time for a full cleanse. They're soft, they remove eye makeup with ease, and best of all, they're biodegradable.

When your waterproof mascara is extra stubborn, we suggest giving this award-winning Lancôme eye makeup remover a try. The two-part, oil-in-water formula instantly dissolves all eye makeup, and it can be used for removing longwear lipsticks, too. 

Another option for getting rid of the day's makeup is a cleansing balm. Clinique's is ultra popular, and similar to Dermalogica's PreCleanse, it's meant to be used as the first step in a double-cleansing routine. 

We like it because the solid formula is travel-friendly (aka it won't contribute to your liquid count)!

Pond's cold cream has been around for basically forever, and it's still going strong! This easy-to-use cleanser is made up of 50% moisturizer, so you'll remove makeup and hydrate at the same time. Its many fans love how soft it leaves their skin feeling. 

For a luxe way to end the day, reach for Eve Lom's jar of cleansing oil capsules. Each biodegradable capsule contains omega fatty acids and botanical oils, and leaves skin hydrated for up to 12 hours. Apply the oil to dry skin before rinsing with water. 

An alternative to using cleansers and balms? This magical towel removes any kind of makeup with just warm water! The antibacterial fibers use suction to remove mascara, foundation, lipstick, and more. It’s machine-washable, and can be used up to 1,000 times.