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Getting rid of mascara can be a dirty job. Thank goodness for heavy duty eye makeup removers. They know what to do
1. Chanel Gentle Biphase Eye Makeup Remover
$48 for 100ml
This has a two-phase formula. The upper one is comprised of highly purified oils to remove any and all traces of makeup including waterproof mascara, while the pale blue lower phase has rosewater and cornflower extract to soothe the eye area. It also helps that the bottle's a stunner as eye makeup removers go.
From selected department stores and pharmacies.
2. L'Oreal De-Maq Expert Elixir Concentrated Gel Make-up Remover
$20.99 for 100ml
For any of the long-wears - mascara, lipstick or foundation - this dissolves it all on contact. Love the gel formulation. It means you can do away with cotton pads if you want to.
From selected department stores, pharmacies and supermarkets.
3. Lancome Effacil Cleansing Lotion for the Eyes
$62 for 125ml
A refreshing lotion that is ultra-gentle on eyes, making it perfect for contact lens wearers. Removes all non-waterproof makeup in a flash and is lovely to use.
From selected department stores and pharmacies.
4. La Prairie Cellular Eye Make-Up Remover
$95 for 125ml
This is one of La Prairie's biggest sellers. Effectively deals to waterproof eye makeup and lipstick without leaving a residue. But the added extra is the Cellular Complex that gave this luxury Swiss company its good name. Gentleness personified.
From Smith & Caughey's.
5. Swisspers Cleansing Eye Make-Up Remover Pads
$5.99 for 30
Sometimes it can be such a chore putting the makeup remover on a cotton pad. This has done the exhausting work for you. Comes with aloe vera and vitamin E as well as being alcohol-free and hypo-allergenic. These are also great travelling companions and work on waterproof mascara.
From selected pharmacies and department stores.
