L'Oreal Eye Makeup Remover Review

I've always relied on department store makeup removers because I wear eye makeup everyday, so I really need a heavy-duty eye makeup remover. I'd always thought that a department store brand would work better than drugstore ones, so I'd honestly stayed away from drugstore makeup removers. I was given a chance, however, to try the L'Oreal version of it, and I'd have to say that I was pretty impressed. L'oreal claims that it gently and easily removes waterproof and long-wearing makeup, and it even conditions the lashes! A rather strong claim, but it delivered, at least for me.

If you peer closely, you would notice that the product looks like italian salad dressing: it has oil mixed with a watery substance. I read in a makeup magazine that the best eye makeup removers always consist of this two-layered substance (oil mixed with water) because these effectively remove even the most stubborn water-proof mascaras. I wear eyeshadow, liner, mascara and brow powder everyday, and yet it was able to gently but effectively wipe all traces of the day away. I moisten a cotton pad with the product, hold it on my closed lids for a few seconds (to let the formula seep into the eye makeup and to minimize tugging), and gently wipe away the gunk. The best part is that it's oil-free, so there's no greasy residue or sticky feel. It is also dermatologist and ophthalmologist-tested, and safe for contact lens wearers like me.

You can also use this to remove truly stubborn makeup or erase mistakes in makeup application by dipping a cotton swab in the makeup remover to gently spot-clean an area of the face.

All in all, I really, really like this product. It is as effective as department store eye makeup remover without the exorbitant price. It retails for $6.50 for a 4 fl. oz. bottle, and is available at all drugstores and other mass retail stores nationwide.

Note: This review is based on a media sample provided by a representative of the company. For more information on the matter, please refer to the Disclosure page.