The 15 Very Best Makeup Removers

cleansers Updated Dec. 16, 2024 By Kitty Guo, a writer at the Strategist covering beauty, fashion, and gifts. Photo-Illustration: Getty Images / Jacobsen / Stringer In this article Best overall Best for dry skin Best for oily skin Best for combination skin Best for sensitive skin Best for waterproof makeup Best balm Best wipes I wear makeup pretty much daily, and I’m no stranger to the temptation of crawling into bed after a long day without bothering to take it off. But I’m also militant about dragging myself to the bathroom for a double cleanse before hitting the sheets so that my skin can breathe and renew itself while I sleep; not doing so can lead to acne flare-ups, lines and dullness, and even premature aging. So it’s pretty paramount to invest in a good makeup remover. Perhaps you need one that can cut through full-coverage foundation and long-lasting lipstick without irritating your skin or drying it out. Or maybe waterproof mascara and eyeliner are your primary targets, and a...