PRODUCT COMPARISON: Dual Phase Eye Makeup Removers

In order to have good makeup, it's important that you look after you skin! Taking your makeup off at the end of your day is important so that the day's grime does not sink into your skin overnight! (Though everyone is guilty of sleeping in it at some time... am I right? lol)

This product comparison is on dual phase eye makeup removers - an essential part of a makeup removal routine!

Why dual phase?

I will try not to get too chemistry nerdy here but hopefully this makes sense! Liquids can be either polar or non-polar. Like dissolves like (so polar substances dissolve polar substances but non-polar and polar won't dissolve each other). You know how oil and water don't mix? This is because water is polar and oil is non-polar - they sit together but don't interact (like two socially awkward peeps at a party! lol). This same theory is applied to these makeup removers! By having both polar and non-polar solutions, it means that there is a greater chance of dissolving all those different products that you've put on your eyes! (Think of it this way: water alone won't clean the grease off your stove! Same thing goes for makeup removers!)

I hope I haven't lost you with that chemistry ramble (the joys of being a chemistry major!).

Dual phase removers are good because they are super effective. In one swipe, 90% of my HEAVY eye makeup is removed! The only part that lingers is mascara - but it just takes a little more soaking and elbow grease to dissolve it! 

I have five different eye makeup removers (on various stages of rotation) that I have tested and they all get the PM's tick of approval! So it's up to you which you choose!

L-R: Maybelline, Napoleon Perdis, L'Oreal, Clinique, Clarins

Maybelline City Rescue Total Clean

70mL for AUD$6.95 (99c per 10mL)

Perks: Great travel size, also suitable for lips

Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Duet Makeup Remover

137mL for AUD$39 ($2.84 per 10mL)

Perks: Proudly paraben free, contains ingredients to soothe the eyes

L'Oreal Gentle Eye Makeup Remover for Eyes & Lips

125mL for AUD$12.95 ($1.03 per 10mL)

Perks: Suitable for sensitive eyes, suitable for lips, opthalmologically tested

Clinique Take The Day Off Makeup Remover

125mL for AUD$35 ($2.80 per 10mL)

Perks: Suitable for lips, fragrance free

Clarins Instant Eye Makeup Remover

125mL for AUD$42 ($3.36 per 10mL)

Perks: Suitable for sensitive eyes, non-stinging

If you are budget conscious, the Maybelline and the L'Oreal are the best options. If you are patient, you may even be able to snare them on sale! (Bargain!) However, the others you could pick up when that brand has a GWP or sale. (For example, I will often buy Clarins when they have a GWP as I also use their skincare!)

While these all work well, my star pick would be the L'Oreal for it's pricepoint and how well it works! (I bought it out of desperation when I had a lippy disaster and I was blown away!)

Hot tip: Make sure you rinse after cleansing - particularly if you want to reapply makeup! And shake them really well before use too!

Have you tried any of these removers? Do you have a favourite?

Love,

Your PM x