Is there anything coconut oil can't do? I highly doubt it. And now you can add "remove eye makeup" to its long list of beauty benefits. I have a thing for VMV Hypoallergenics Know-It-Oil, $32, but I've also used whatever coconut oil is in my kitchen cabinet. Either way, it takes only a tiny bit massaged into skin to dissolve eye makeup. (Though FYI, I do find that it's best for removing shadow, mascara and pencil liner; liquid liners can sometimes be too stubborn.) You can rinse if you want, but I prefer to simply wipe off any excess with a cotton pad, and leave behind the moisturizing after-effects.
Consider this a washcloth on steroids. Wet the insanely soft cloth (I'm currently trying to figure out how to get PJs made of the material) and wipe away your makeup... it's as easy as that. Amazing for sensitive eyes, since there are no potentially irritating products involved, the large size makes it ideal for using on your full face, too. It's also ideal for your wallet, given that it lasts up to 1,000 washes. Just be sure to make sure it's thoroughly soaked with water, and if you find that you still have some traces of makeup left, try holding it against your skin for a few seconds before wiping.
There are few things I love more in life than multi-tasking beauty products, like this balm, which is as good of a makeup remover as it is an all-over cleanser. It's loaded with the brand's proprietary ingredient, Echinacea GreenEnvy, an especially powerful antioxidant, always a plus when dealing with the delicate and easily-damaged skin around your eyes. I also give it added points for the included spatula that you can use to scoop out the semi-solid balm -- it melts into skin as it warms up -- and the fact that it's free of parabens and artificial colors. Talk about "clean" beauty.
Another bi-phase remover, this one is packed with vitamins B5 and E to nourish both skin and delicate lashes. All it took was a few squirts to completely remove my most budge-proof mascara, no elbow grease required, and it left my lashes feeling clean and soft, instead of brittle and about to break. Another plus: With no residue or sticky after-feel, there's no rinsing required.
