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Therefore you need an eye makeup remover to take off that stubborn mascara without the need to scrub, pull and drag at your lashes and under-eye skin. And, if your eye are is sensitive, you'll also want to look for removers that are fragrance-free, hypoallergenic and extra gentle.

While we don't advocate unnecessary extra steps in our skincare routine, it’s definitely worth starting off your cleansing routine by loosening away your eye makeup with a dedicated eye makeup remover. Particularly if you already use a face cleanser you love, and don't want to ditch in favour of something more heavy duty.

So, what is the best eye makeup remover?

Oil cleansers
Given waterproof formulas repel water (that's why they stay on in the rain), cleansing oils are your best bet if you wear a longer-wear mascara formula. They're like magic, slippy enough to lift your lashes free without the dragging. (Just steer clear of anything too fragranced, to avoid irritation). DHC's Deep Cleansing Oil is available from Look Fantastic and, infused with antioxidant-rich Olive Oil, loosens stubborn mascara and lifts it away gently.

Micellar water
Micellar water fits the bill thanks to its clever technology. It contains tiny sphere-like micelles inside that act as magnets, attracting, trapping and gently lifting away stubborn makeup, like mascara. Don't believe us? Top makeup artist Pat McGrath labelled Bioderma's Sensibio H2O her drugstore essential and celeb MUA Lisa Eldridge revealed, "I like to use Bioderma for eye makeup removal because I find it takes waterproof mascara off and fake lashes, and I don’t really like very oily removers,” in her YouTube round-up of the best makeup removers. We're huge fans of Garnier's Micellar Water For Delicate Skin & Eyes. It's £6.99 from Superdrug and acts like an actual magnet for makeup.

Bi-phase removers
Lastly, bi-phase formulas sit somewhere in the middle. Made up of water and oil (you shake them, to mix the two together), they cover all bases, gently expelling every trace of makeup. Our top recommendation? Nivea's Double Effect Eye Makeup Remover. It's only £3.89 in Boots and is suitable for all skin types.

Here are the best eye makeup removers to shop today, as recommended by our beauty editors.

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