Finding smears and smudges of your mascara or eyeliner under your eyes in the morning — when you basically forced yourself off the couch to actually remove it the night before — is downright frustrating.
If this happens to you frequently, and you never rush through the process of washing your face, it might be time to reassess your stash of makeup removers.
In order to rid your eyelashes and undereyes of these stage-five makeup clingers, you need products that can melt off even the strongest waterproof formulas and sweep away the remnants without irritating your skin.
Need some shopping suggestions? Keep reading to check out a few buys that are so worth adding to your cart.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths
If you have an efficient makeup remover and cleanser, this step isn't always needed. However, if you're wearing a lot of eye makeup, a first-sweep removal with makeup wipes, like the e.l.f. Cosmetics Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths [2] ($4), isn't a bad idea.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm
With some gentle massaging, the e.l.f. Cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm [3] ($10) quickly transforms into an oil-like consistency that works to lift makeup up and off your eyelashes and skin. The formula is made with ingredients essential for maintaining the skin's moisture levels, like hyaluronic acid and ceramides, so you don't have to deal with that dry skin later.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Cleansing Cloud Duo
The e.l.f. Cosmetics Cleansing Cloud Duo [4] ($6) allows you to remove your makeup without traditional makeup remover. Yep, all you need is the Cleansing Cloud and water. The white side takes off a simple, barely-there makeup look well, while the black side is meant to remove a more involved look or long-wear makeup. And get this — it can be used 100 to 200 times before needing to be replaced.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Holy Hydration! Daily Cleanser
After you've taken off your makeup, reach for a traditional cleanser to ensure your skin is free of any leftover product or dirt. This is actually the second step in the process of double-cleansing. The gentle and water-based e.l.f. Cosmetics Holy Hydration! Daily Cleanser [5] ($6) transforms from a gel to a frothy foam.