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As our bright eyeliner pencils sink to the bottom of our makeup bags, replaced by berry lipsticks and volumizing mascaras, it signals the holiday season. And with it, the decline of no-makeup makeup looks. Instead? Especially for festive gatherings, bolder pigments, sparkly shadows, and often layers of makeup that require reliable makeup removers.
That said, we tested countless formulas to find the best makeup removers to cut through even the best coverage.
CeraVe Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm
CeraVe’s Makeup Removing Cleansing balm is proof the drugstore aisle still delivers. This balm offers the gentle, reliable, and effective formulation CeraVe is known for. Its non-greasy texture is powered by jojoba oil and has little to no scent.
Available at cerave.com
Sisley Radiance Foaming Cream
The Sisley Radiance Foaming cream is as luxurious as they come. Its creamy lather breaks down makeup on contact. Apply one or two pumps of foam into the palm of your hand and massage gently over damp skin to dissolve even your toughest waterproof formula revealing fresh and clean skin. This formula is effective enough to stand alone; though equally indulgent as the first step in a double cleanse routine.
Available at sisley-paris.com
Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
Thick, oil based and aromatic are only some of the reasons the Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm is a cult favorite. Its rich eucalyptus scent and even richer texture bind to the skin and melt down the day’s makeup and SPF. Use it alongside a water-based cleanser or indulge in its richness as a mask for a lymphatic facial massage.
Available at elemis.com
Circe Daily Cleansing Capsules
Circe Cleansing Capsules are for the skincare enthusiasts, these water-activated, single dose capsules make cleansing feel futuristic. Break one open, add water and sweep the day away with precision. The single use dosage helps transform an everyday step into the start of a beauty ritual.
Available at circeskincare.com
Origins Youthtopia Apple Butter Cleansing Balm
Move over Pumpkin Spice, Origins just launched their new apple cleansing balm and we’re completely sold. Origins’ Youthtopia Apple Cleansing Balm is as buttery and sweet as the name suggests. Apple seed oil and shea butter work together to lift and wash away makeup, revealing clean and moisturized skin.
Available at origins.com
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