Best Makeup Removers and Cleansers for Every Skin Type

Take it all off.

By Jessica Cruel, SELF

                       

The first thing we want to do when we step into the house after a long day is take off our bra. Well, the first thing your face wants you to do is rinse away the day's accumulation of makeup and grime. In the SELF Approved Beauty Awards, we divided our favorite makeup removers and cleansers by skin type. There’s something for everyone on every day—even when washing your face actually feels like the last thing you want to do.

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Best Eye Makeup Remover: Burt's Bees Eye Makeup Remover Pads

These soft round pads are perfectly sized to remove eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara (and long-wear lipstick, too). The pads aren’t too wet, so you don’t have to worry about remover dripping into your eye. And while seriously effective, these Burt’s Bees rounds are gentle enough for even sensitive eyes. 

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Try it: Burt's Bees Eye Make Up Remover Pads, $6; ulta.com

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Best Micellar Water: Yes To Coconut Micellar Cleansing Water
Take a cruise down the drugstore aisle and one word you’ll see again and again is micellar. The long-loved French makeup-removing technology has finally made it stateside (about time!). This coconut-scented version has an easy-to-use pump that immediately saturates your cotton pad. Then you can remove everything in a few swipes—no water required—and it doesn’t leave your skin feeling dry and tight.

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Try it: Yes To Coconut Micellar Cleansing Water, $9; ulta.com

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Best Makeup Removing Wipes: Cetaphil Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes
Cetaphil is known for its cleansers and moisturizers for sensitive skin. Now the brand has makeup-removing wipes that are fragrance- and paraben-free. We were impressed at how just one of these cottony cloths erased foundation, mascara, and lipstick. They’re also packed with soothing ingredients like aloe vera, chamomile, and green tea. 

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Try it: Cetaphil Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes, $8; walgreens.com

  

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Best Cleansing Oil: Boscia Charcoal Makeup Melter Cleansing Oil Balm

This balm got rid of every last smear of waterproof mascara, leaving our towels and sheets clear of black smudges. The thick consistency makes it easy to apply right where you need it—and it won’t drip on your bathroom counter. The best part: Your skin will feel super hydrated once you rinse.

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Try it: Boscia Charcoal Makeup Melter Cleansing Oil Balm, $32; sephora.com

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Best All-Around Cleanser: Botanics Hydration Burst Dual Action Cleanser
Whether dry, sensitive, oily, or acne-prone, this Botanics cleanser was a clear favorite for all skin types. The product comes out of the tube as a thick gel that melts into an oil as you apply. You don’t even have to bother with makeup remover first. And while most cleansing oils make you want to wash your face again just to get the residue off, this one didn’t leave skin feeling greasy or dirty. 

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Try it: Botanics Hydration Burst Dual Action Cleanser, $9; ulta.com

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Best Cleanser for Acne-Prone Skin: Biore Baking Soda Acne Scrub

The scent of grapefruit in this acne wash will actually wake you up in the morning. The tingling sensation when you first put it on lets you know the baking soda is cleaning away all the dirt and oil (or at least makes you believe it is). There is also salicylic acid to help clear pores and eliminate breakouts. 

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Try it: Biore Baking Soda Acne Scrub, $6; target.com

  

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Best Cleanser for Sensitive Skin: La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser

La Roche-Posay is one brand trusted by dermatologists when it comes to sensitive skin. This hydrating cleanser won’t leave your face feeling stripped and flaky. It cleanses without using soap, sulfates, oil, or fragrance. The Toleriane line is also packed with moisturizing ingredients like glycerin, ceramides, and skin-healing water from thermal springs.

Try it: La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser, $15; laroche-posay.us

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