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Favorite makeup remover?

Steph

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I have sensitive skin, and generally use Lancome's Bi-Facil (I have also had good experiences with Clinique's eye makeup remover). I am completely out and need to buy some new remover, but I want to wait until NAS to get the Lancome, because they are advertising a pretty nice free gift. So, I thought this would be the perfect time to buy something new (I'm planning on doing some lipstick trials this weekend, so I really need the remover). Anyone have anything they love?

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Lisa

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I use Philosophy purity make simple or Dermatologica special cleansing gel to remove my make-up and as my face wash at the moment. If I can't find them (I get the Dermatologica from a spa) I reach for the Neutrogena fresh foaming cleanser. I also like the make-up remover wipes for travel that come in a blue bag and I cannot recall the name right now. Oh yes, in the past I've also used the Almay eye make up remover wipes with the oil (?) in them (the moisturizing pads), they are a tad messy but remove everything, and would work well on darker red lipstick too.

Anonymous

I swear by Clinique Take the Day Off cleansing balm. Pricey, but the jar seems to last forever and ever. It doesn't take much to get the job done.

Jjsloane

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I have very sensitive skin too. I wash my face in the shower in the morning with Philosophy Purity and at night I use 3 in 1 Cleansing, Toning and Eye Make-up Removing Emulsion, Milk Proteins before bed and night creams. If I am wearing waterproof mascara I use Bifacil to remove so no new suggestions there. I have the Body Shop Chamomile remover but it doesn't work as well and kind of stings my skin a bit.

nicoleb

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I have sensitive skin and my cheeks are ezcema prone. I use Jojoba Oil or Olive Oil as a makeup remover.

cora*♥*

I, as nicoleb, use oil - almond, and when I run out of it there's olive oil in the kitchen Then I wash my face with a soap bar for sensitive skin I bought at a herbalist's, I think it's chamomile.

Desmo April

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Count me in as another oil user. I use olive oil, it works great, is cheap and we always have some. With the added benefit that it make my skin loves it.

rae

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I use oil as well. A combo of castor oil and either olive oil or camellia oil to clean the entire face. It's really gentle and inexpensive!

mrseccentric

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i just use Cetaphil (or the generic equivalent) to take off makeup. i have sensitive skin as well. i use a tubing mascara (Clinique Lash Power) which comes off with just warm water and a little pressure (the mascara is waterproof and never smears). i use olive oil as a skin oil before bed or when my skin is extra dry, it's great! good luck, steph

Kate

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haha, glad to see I'm not the only one who uses oil! I use coconut oil as both my makeup remover and nighttime moisturizer. Specifically this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EO5Q64 (I have one in the bathroom for personal use and one in the kitchen for cooking!), but anything that's 100% Organic Unrefined Cold-pressed, Extra-virgin will do. A little bit goes a long way, and the container will last me a LONG time.

Beth

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I use the original Cetaphil or Neutrogena's Extra Gentle cleanser in the winter. My favorite summertime options are Cetaphil for oily skin (it's a basic water soluble foaming gel), Neutrogena Fresh Foaming cleanser, or Olay Foaming Face Wash for sensitive skin.

I don't use a separate makeup remover as all of the above cleansers take off eye makeup well. My skin is sensitive but my eyes are highly reactive, and all of these work nicely.

NK

I wore contacts for 20 years and couldn't use anything oily without leaving a cloudy layer on my eyes that eventually worked it's way to my contacts, so I naturally choose oil free removers, even now that I don't wear contacts.

I like the Lancome remover mentioned, but was thrilled when I tried Mary Kay's oil free remover and liked it just as much, especially since it's about half the price.

Dashrashi

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I really love using cold cream. (And then I can use tissues for their first intended purpose--"cold cream removers"--makes me feel all historical.)

Angie

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Ponds cold cream is the best make-up remover in my book.

I have the Lancome one too, just because it was a free gift with their mascara. It's great! But Ponds is better

Kristine

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I also use Ponds cold cream in the winter when the air is dry. In the summer I use Cetaphil and regular vaseline as an eye make-up remover. Vaseline works as a great night eye cream also. It's the only kind I've ever tried that doesn't make my eyes puffy!

crutcher

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Sooo happy to hear ya'll are Ponds users...I use Ponds morning and night...with the warm wash cloth...Have been for years and my skin gets tons of compliments...Such an old fashioned product but so good...

chewyspaghetti

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I have Ponds to use in a pinch, but I find it greasy. I love the Neutrogena wipes (and the Target version of them). They are the only ones that don't sting my eyes.

bran888

I love jojoba oil to remove eye makeup, it works great....off topic, but I also use a couple of drops to condition the ends of my hair, added into my regular moisturizer when my skin is dry and on my heels and elbows.