Albolene. Hands down.

Heimish cleansing balm works great for me, be advised it is fragranced if you're sensitive to that. It's the first step for me to double cleanse.

Lancome bi facil - I have been using it for the past 15+ years. I tried others from drugstores to high end and nothing compares. I get them during the Nordstrom annual sale and/or when during special sales. I use it almost every day and have never had any issues.

An $8 bottle of baby oil with vitamin e.

ELF Holy Hydration eye makeup remover is a good dupe. It’s an oil/water cleanser

I have the magical makeup remover cloth and they work amazingly well! No waste and no chemicals.

I use coconut oil to remove eye makeup and it works like magic! I use little reusable face cloths for the rest of my face and just the oil on my eyes after I wash the rest of my face. You only need a tiny bit so it's very cost effective, but not exactly zero waste..

Coconut oil. Your eyelashes will thank you and grow beautifully as well

I use baby oil, only need tiny amounts.

I use coconut or olive oil. Coconut is more affordable.

Coconut oil and WARM WATER. I alternately use the dollar store Vaseline with cocoa butter.

I personally don’t recommend coconut oil since it can cause breakouts, but most oils work well. I have used olive oil and it worked well.

Baby oil! Cheap, effective, and breaks down sebaceous plugs in my acne-prone skin. I massage it all over my face with my fingertips and wash it off with cetaphil foaming cleanser

yep, coconut oil is the answer

Another vote for coconut oil or mineral oil (baby oil works too but the scent irritates some folks).

Point in fact, just about any oil will remove eye makeup.

I only use cleansing balms/oil now. Since trying them I can't go back to anything else. The way they remove makeup so easily without stripping my skin is just bananas. I have several favorites I will list for you and I hope you find one you love! Also, I just want to mention that a lot of people use these in a two step double cleanse but I do not. I do not need a second cleanse after using any of the following.

Eve Lom-This is my HG and I love it so much. It comes with a muslin cloth for removing and also includes a little routine (which you can do with any cleanser, this one just includes the instructions in the package) that makes it feel even more elevated. This one is super pricey but it only takes a little so it does last. I only buy it when I can find it at least half off which Macy's offers fairly often. This one has a VERY STRONG smell that puts a lot of people off. The way this one makes my skin feel is beyond amazing and makeup just melts off.

Farmacy-This is a lot of people's HG and I love it so much. In my opinion it is a little pricey too but again it does not take much so it does last. I do not see this one on sale very often. This one works like a charm and dissolves even waterproof makeup for me with zero issues.

Clinique Take the Day Off Cleaning Balm-I love this one too. Works great and dissolves all my makeup with zero effort. Has no smell (to me) and is priced about the same as other mid brand makeup removers. This one goes on sale for half off occasionally as well which is when I try to grab it. Solid product with no complaints and one that I am always happy to use.

Elf Holy Hydration Cleansing Balm-This one is a great one to try first to see if you like cleansing balms. It has a similar consistency to the Clinique one and works really well. It is only $10.

Elemis Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm-Very expensive with a STRONG smell but works beautifully. This one has more of an ointment like consistency and I like it a lot. You can find this one on Mercari a lot in the smaller size because it comes in subscription beauty boxes fairly often.

DHC Cleansing Oil-This is the OG cleansing oil. It is a Japanese brand that was oil cleansing before oil cleansing was cool. Extremely affordable and works like a charm. Highly recommend!

Anyway I am sure tons of people will chime in with great suggestions, these are just my favorites. I hope you find one you love too!

Dude the CLINIQUE makeup remover balm in the purple container. You won't ever look back. It feels so freakin good on the skin and I even get excited to take my makeup off at the end of the day. It melts the makeup right off and you don't even need a lot of product. I highly doubt it'll make you more oily because it does take everything off.

Even after that though I still wash my face with my normal face wash and exfoliate my skin twice a week but that's just me :)

Honestly… I use micellar water on a cotton pad then wash my face and do my nighttime routine. Micellar water has been the number one easiest makeup remover I’ve ever used

hada labo cleansing oil

I love the Farmacy green clean but also the Elf makeup removing balm. Both really effective!

Jojoba oil. You can get a 4oz bottle of the oranic stuff for like, less than $15 and it lasts FOREVER. Like you only need to put a drop or two on your hand or face to dissolve all the makeup.

I like jojaba cause it doesnt clog my pores like olive or coconut oil, but you could try those as well. Also almond oil or apricot oil might be an option.

You will need to cleanse with soap after.

Makeup remover cloths like the Makeup Eraser (don’t need to buy name brand, generic is fine) they just use water

Nursing pads make excellent face wipes. If you don’t have any, flannel baby blankets work well too, cut into squares and hemmed. Just wash them in a bag so they don’t get sucked into your machine like baby socks.

I still purchase micellar water but I use garnier and it’s more like $12 a bottle.

But I love hado labo cleansing oil. You buy the pump bottle once and buy refill bags. Cleansing oils have a bit of emulsifier in them so they rinse easier than regular oil.

Are you washing your face with cleanser after? If so just use oil (even olive oil would work) to remove the makeup then wash clean

Coconut oil then I use my old reusable nursing pads to wipe make up off.

I really like Clinique’s cleansing balm. It does a great job getting off my makeup without stripping the moisture from my face.

I’ve also found that using a little bit of face oil on my dry face before cleansing has done just as well. I use the Trader Joe’s Vitamin E oil, which is really gentle on my skin, removes my eye makeup, and you really can’t beat the price.

Farmacy clean green balm!!

I have sensitive eyes & these are my top recommendations (none of them irritate my eyes or skin):

1. Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover

2. Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover

3. Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Cleansing Water for Sensitive Skin (pink)

4. Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm

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I really like cleansing oils! I have a tatcha one currently but am planning to get a cheaper one next time as I feel they all are the same. I prefer the oil to everything else I’ve tried. I find it gets my make up off better

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Farmacy Green Clean is the GOAT. I double cleanse with this every day and it’s so gentle for contact wearers. Not sure if it’s still going on but on their website has $25 off if you spend $50.

Clinique Take The Day Off. I’ve repurchased so many times. gets my makeup off easily, isn’t drying, and fragrance free

I’m a cleansing balm girlie til the day I die, here are my favorites:

• farmacy green clean
• augustinus bader the cleansing balm
• georgia louise the balm (I also use this as a hydrating mask and on my dry hands in the winter—it’s a game changer)
• banila co. clean it zero
• and then I met you cleansing balm

Bioderma micellar water

Bioderma micellar water all day and every day

cue nothing compares 2 you by sinead o’connor

Tried both - Garnier leaves a slightly tacky residue, skin doesn’t feel as cleansed or fresh after. Bioderma really nails the “water” part of micellar water, skin feels clean and refreshed

Lancôme Bi-Facil is the ONLY eye makeup remover for me. I also love the Kjaer Weis Oil Cleanser for full-face remover.

With oil cleansing and a microfiber cloth. Jojoba or almond is fine.

coconut oil followed by a gentle soap

Oil cleansing is as natural as you can get with removing waterproof makeup or makeup in general

Jojoba Oil

Coconut oil

Coconut oil, olive oil, and mineral oil are all great for pre-cleansing

I use jojoba or argan oil. Both work great, smell good, and leave my skin soft and dewy.

I usually use coconut oil. Eats through everything.

Just want to give a heads up on the coconut oil, it can break some people out.

The Body Shop's Camomile Cleansing Butter, followed by warm water and/or a foam cleanser.