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Not all makeup removers are created equal, but these drugstore makeup removers happen to be the real deal. The options I’ll be sharing here are some of the best I’ve tried!

After a long day, it can feel soooooo good to wipe off all the makeup you’ve been wearing all day. But nothing is more annoying when you have to scrub your face for years to do so. Like, come one; they literally, LITERALLY have ONE JOB and yet a lot of them just can’t seem to deliver? It’s weird.

I’ve tried drugstore makeup removers and I’ve tried high end. We’ll obviously be covering the affordable options in this list. From cleansing oils to balms and wipes, these affordable drugstore makeup removers will strip your face of any trace of even the most stubborn makeup.

Biore Charcoal Cleansing Micellar Water

The Biore micellar water is probably the best micellar water I’ve tried so far! I didn’t expect much at first, but when I swiped that soaked cloth over my face for the first time, I was floored at the results. I swear, with one swipe the makeup was GONE!

This product contains activated charcoal so it’s a great choice for those of us with oily and acne prone skin. The charcoal provides a sort of more intense clean than other micellar waters I’ve tried. However, my face doesn’t feel dry or stripped after using this. It actually feels pretty… moisturized, oddly.

The Biore cleansing water is one of my top picks for drugstore makeup removers because it really gets the job done without any hassle. From glitter eye shadow to matte lipsticks, a cotton pad soaked in this stuff will wipe it all away as if nothing ever happened.

Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water

Here’s another micellar water that I believe works really well. I enjoy how clean my skin feels after using Garnier’s micellar water before I start my nighttime skin care routine. Only bone that I have to pick with this one is that it’s not that great for getting that stubborn eye makeup off, like liners or mascara. You’d have to scrub a little bit, which is something I actually do not recommend.

 Simple Kind to Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes

These are my favorite makeup remover wipes. They’re soft, gentle, and get off every trace of makeup. I love that these don’t contain any harsh astringents or ingredients. I’m not fond of makeup removers that contain alcohol, so these are great in my book.

The simple makeup remover wipes don’t leave my face feeling stripped or dry. I don’t have to scrub my face to get the goop off. In fact, the process is just about effortless.

Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm

Clinique’s “Take the Day Off” makeup cleansing balm is worth its hype. I did enjoy how easily it melts off my makeup. Although it’s a rich balm, I have never experienced breakouts from using this to remove my makeup. It melts the most stubborn makeup off like a dream, including glitter and waterproof makeup. Even though I wash my face right after anyways, I like that my skin doesn’t feel overly greasy when I use this balm.

Olay Daily Facials Water Activated Wipes

These facial wipes from Olay are great for cleansing whether you’ve worn makeup or not. Activate them with a little water and start wiping away. It gets pretty sudsy so that’s how I knew these were going to work very well; and they do! On those nights you literally can’t be bothered with long rituals and just want to wipe your face and hit the sheets, these were made for you! Plus they’re non-stripping, non-abrasive and non-dying. You can grab these up here on Amazon

Lancome Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover

Alongside the Clinique Cleansing Balm, this is my tried and true makeup remover that I can count on to get off every trace of makeup. I do like to use this as a follow up after my clinique cleansing balm just to clean up that greasy feeling around the eyes a bit beter, and get off any residual mascara or eyeliner that may have been left behind. Although it’s marketed specifically for eye makeup, I find that it’s great for removing stubborn lip sticks too. It’s very gentle and light, leaving the face feeling softened and refreshed. It doesn’t irritate the eyes at all.

Q&A Time!

Let’s chat in the comments! Get the convo started by answering these questions:

1. What’s your favorite makeup remover of all time?
2. Which one of these options are you most excited to try out for yourself?
3. What’s your preference: wipes, balms/creams or liquid solutions?