For all the time we spend perfecting our smoky eye, taking it off should be the easy part. "The rule for eye-makeup remover is that you should be able to take it off with one or two swipes—no rubbing," says makeup artist Brigitte Reiss-Andersen. We asked her to test the latest formulas.
The Body Shop Waterproof Eye Make-up Remover
The Claim: "Gently and effectively removes waterproof eye makeup...soothes skin" with organic chamomile.
Reiss-Andersen Says: "The chamomile depuffs the eye area, but I had to work to remove heavy eyeliner."
TheBalm BalmsAway Eye Makeup Break-Up
The Claim: A "skin-soothing eye-makeup-removing balm" that leaves behind "vitamins A, C, and E, and a blend of lipids to hydrate skin."
Reiss-Andersen Says: "It's a modern take on cold cream and removes makeup easily, but I didn't like the greasy film."
Decléor Eye Make-Up Remover Gel
The Claim: "Gently removes all types of eye makeup, including waterproof mascara, with an exclusive blend of essential oils and floral waters."
Reiss-Andersen Says: "The light texture is great, but the makeup didn't budge without major scrubbing."
Boots Expert Sensitive Gentle Eye Make-up Removal Pads
The Claim: "Hypoallergenic and fragrance-free; a blend of oils sweeps away even waterproof makeup."
Reiss-Andersen Says: "The pads are practical and take off makeup very well, but they are extremely oily."
Benefit Gee...That Was Quick! Oil-Free Makeup Remover
The Claim: "The oil-free formula thoroughly removes even the most stubborn mascara in one swipe."
Reiss-Andersen Says: "I love the watery consistency of this and how it really takes makeup off quickly. Plus, it's not at all oily."
Yves Saint Laurent Cleansing Silky Balm Radiance Revealer
The Claim: The creamy cleanser "melts to become a light...oil that absorbs all types of makeup."
Reiss-Andersen Says: "Creams can be messy—but this wasn't. It's not specifically for the eyes, but it took off all the makeup."