It's all fun and games applying your makeup, highlighting your cheekbones to the Gods and lashing on the mascara.
But the fun promptly stops when it's time to remove it, and with makeup that promises to last for 24 hours, it can be a pain at the end of the day when you're trying to get rid o it.
Some makeup removers are oil based to help ease stubborn make up off your face, but for oily or combination skin types this can leave your skin feeling to heavy or overly hydrated.
On the other end of the spectrum removers with high alcohol content can be harsh and strip the skin, leaving it feeling dry and sensitive, so you'll want to find a gentle formula that works but is kind to the skin.
We've rounded up some of the best make up removers that you can keep in your make up bag.
Best eyes makeup removers
1. Nivea Double Effects Eye Make-Up Remover - 125ml
First on our list is a great value for money eye make up remover from Nivea. At just under £2 a bottle this is one you can afford to stock up on without breaking the bank.
The gentle, fragrance-free cleanser removes even waterproof mascara and doesn't leave an oily residue around your eyes.
Price: £1.75, Superdrug - buy here now
2. Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover - 162ml
Tried, tested and approved by ophthalmologists, it's no wonder this made it to number two on our list.
The gentle formula removes the most stubborn of make up but is still kind to sensitive areas like the eyes.
If it leaves you feeling a little dry after use, get a good moisturiser to use as part of your routine.
Price: £10.26, Amazon - buy here now
3. Garnier Micellar Water Facial Cleanser - 400ml
Micellar water has fast-becoming one of the most popular ways for beauty junkies to take make up off, while still leaving the face feeling soothed and hydrated.
A little goes quite a long way with this formula, it may seem tempting to squirt loads out onto a cotton pad, but even little amounts can help to remove dirt and residue make up from your face.
Price: £4.99, Look fantastic - buy here now
4. Glossier Milky Oil - 100ml
This unique blend of weightless oil and micellar water works to effortlessly banish make up, grease and dirt from your face.
The formula is so gentle you can use it on your eyes and lips, without having to scrub. It also comes in quite handy as a corrector if you make a mistake while applying your makeup.
Price: £10, Glossier - buy here now
5. Aesop Remove - 60ml
One of the more pricier items on the list, but not without good reason.
Aesop is known for its no nonsense approach to skin care - so you can be assured it does what it says on the unique bottle.
Infused with natural ingredients like grape seed and chamomile, it leaves your skin feeling refreshed and hydrated.
Price: £17.00, Aesop - buy here now
6. Clinique Take The Day Off Make-Up Remover - 125ml
This make up remover works to dissolve and effectively remove long-wearing and stubborn make up.
The kind to the eyes formula is suitable for contact lens wearers and leaves skin with a calm and clean without irritation or harshness.
Price: £18.40, Amazon - buy here now
7. MAC Gently Off Eye and Lip Make-Up Remover - 100ml
Glide MAC's water-oil formula across your face and lips to gently lift away your makeup for the day.
Extracts of cucumber and damask rose flower water soothe and calm the sensitive areas of your face.
It's ophthalmologist, dermatologist and allergy tested; so whatever kind of skin you have - be assured the experts have all skin types in mind.
Price: £16.50, Look fantastic - buy here now
