Best Drugstore Products For Makeup Removal

Start by wiping off your makeup. If you wear minimal makeup, a face wipe should do just fine! If you wear foundation or have very dry skin, go to the old standby, Cold Cream Cleanser. Yes To Cucumber Face Wipes, $5.99These hypoallergenic wipes gently remove makeup without leaving residue or drying out your skin. Pond’s Cold Cream Cleanser, $8.99Spread this on your face and wipe off with either a cotton round or a wash cloth. This will melt the thickest of makeup and leave your skin feeling incredibly smooth.

Would you wash your hair with hand soap? Probably not. Extend your eyes the same courtesy and use products designed specifically for this delicate skin. Saturate a cotton pad with makeup remover and hold it on your eye for a few seconds before wiping. Almay Eye Makeup Remover Pads, $5.99For waterproof makeup try Almay Eye Makeup Remover. These wonder rounds will clear your lashes of even the most stubborn eye makeup. L'Oreal Dermo Expertise Eye Makeup Remover, Starting at $6Great for sensitive eyes or contact wearers, this solution is oil free and won't sting your eyes.

Philosophy Purity Face Wash, Starting at $10This creamy cleanser will leave your skin clean without drying it out. Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Cleansing Pads, $7.99Great for combination skin and if you're looking for a product that doubles as a face wash and exfoliator. Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, Starting at $7.99If you’re on a budget, this product is for you. It’s also unscented, dermatologist-approved and an impressive do-it-all cleanser.

It’s important to use toner as your last step to balance the pH of your skin. Thayers Alcohol-Free Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner, Starting at $9.95This organic toner that will soothe your skin and leave it feeling smooth, refreshed and ready for your moisturizer.