Thanks to the best makeup removers on the market, you don’t have to spend a lot of time removing a full face of makeup—that might have taken 30 minutes to an hour to apply. With our top options, which include everything from soothing wipes to makeup-melting cleansing balms, you can lift your beat in no time. This holds true for stubborn eyeliner and mascara, too.
Whether you prefer an oil-free formula like our pick from Charlotte Tilbury or a hypoallergenic option like the original Makeup Eraser, we’ve got you covered. Below, we’ve rounded up the best makeup removers to make taking it all off less of a chore. And they’re gentle on the skin to boot.
Milk Makeup Hydro Ungrip Makeup Remover + Cleansing Water
This micellar water features blue agave—the hero ingredient in Milk Makeup’s Hydro Grip primer—to draw dirt, makeup and oil from the skin. It also includes ingredients like hyaluronic acid and aloe to soothe and hydrate.
Neutrogena Fragrance-Free Makeup Remover Face Wipes
For a travel-friendly option, these classic makeup wipes are the way to go. The plant-based towelettes are alcohol-free, compostable and gentle on the skin.
Charlotte Tilbury Take It All Off Bi-Phase Longwear Makeup Remover
Whether you’re removing a budge-proof lipstick, eyeliner or mascara, this gentle formula can take it all off—sans the fuss. And it’s specially formulated to soothe and condition your lips and lashes.
Eadem Dew Dream- Hydrating Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm
When massaged into dry skin, this jelly cleanser–infused with tiger grass, allantoin and Kalahari melon–transforms into a silk oil that breaks down makeup and leaves skin baby soft.
This is the only washcloth we recommend using on your face. It’s 100% polyester so it’s gentle on the skin and it erases all traces of makeup. For the best results, pre-soak the cloth in warm water.
There’s something so gratifying about using this fruit-infused cleansing balm. It has a silky smooth texture, a calming scent (by way of papaya enzymes) and removes makeup without stripping the skin.