5 Waterproof Makeup-Removing Cleansers Every Beauty Lover Needs

Waterproof makeup is a blessing for those moments when we really just don’t want to risk a catastrophe (read: your wedding day, or for a glamorous trip to the beach). Whatever the case may be, waterproof makeup is all fun and games until it won’t come off your face at the end of a long day. That’s why if you’re going to have waterproof makeup products, you need to have waterproof makeup remover. Ahead, we’ve rounded up five of our favorite waterproof makeup-removing cleansers, including the balm that will melt makeup right off of your face to the drugstore option you seriously can’t go wrong with.

The Eye Makeup Remover

Lancôme Bi-Facil Cleanser & Waterproof Makeup Remover
You never want to put too much pressure on your eye area, and thankfully, this formula makes it so that you never have to. A little bit goes a long way to remove even the most stubborn waterproof eye makeup. Bonus: it will look seriously chic in your vanity.

The Trusty Drugstore Option 

Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-In-1 Cleanser & Waterproof Makeup Remover
You can’t go wrong with this drugstore-priced formula from Garnier. Remove all of your makeup (including your most-stubborn mascara) with a cotton pad. The best part is you don’t even need to rinse it off. 

The Sensitive Skin-Approved Formula 

La Roche-Posay Respectissime Eye Makeup Remover
If you’re searching for a makeup remover that’s gentle enough for sensitive skin, this water-like formula is a must have in your skin-care collection. You won’t be swiping away at that eye makeup for what feels like hours. 

The Makeup-Melting Balm

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Makeup Cleansing Balm
This balm quite literally melts your makeup off of your face. Massage the formula into your skin and rinse with warm water to watch your makeup disappear. It’s on the pricier side, but with all of the extra skin-care benefits, it’s worth the splurge.

The “Clean at Sephora” Eye Makeup Remover 

Sephora Collection Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover
This lightweight liquid formula has the “clean at Sephora” seal of approval. Simply apply it to a cotton pad to remove waterproof eye makeup in a flash. Pair it with Sephora Organic Cotton Pads to complete your routine.

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