Almay Eye Makeup Remover Pads Views

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Honestly, the BEST eye makeup remover I have ever tried is Nivea Visage gel remover...it's creamy and not oily AT ALL. It takes off everything, even super-stubborn eyeliner and waterproof mascara. I think it's so much better than any of these pads and also better than some more expensive brands I've tried, like Clinique.

I think some of the previous reviewers who said that this is really oily must have bought the MOISTURIZING version (which DOES have oil); its packaging is very similar to this non-oily one. In fact, I nearly bought the moisturizing one by mistake and luckily caught the error before I made my purchase. And those who are upset that this doesn't remove waterproof mascara must have accidentally purchased Almay Hypo-Allergenic Eye Makeup Remover Pads, Non Oily thinking this IS the oily one. In a nutshell, the MOISTURIZING version removes waterproof masc...Read complete review

Although these claim to be the #1 eye makeup remover, inexplicably, they were changed in the last year. I have been using them faithfully for DECADES but now the pad is scratchier and the formula is different (less effective). What a drag! These used to be the best for removing waterproof mascara without irritating my sensitive eyes. I find the pads work best if you swipe the pad over your eye makeup (keep your eye tightly shut), making sure to get the underside of lashes as well as on top. Leave it on for a minute, and then blot gently with a tissue. Follow by washing your face. There will still be a bit of moisturizing oil left on your eye area after (so long as you don't scrub at your eyes during the face washing, which you shouldn't anyway), which I like. I do not, however, recommend these to clean off eye makeup if you're going to re-apply more makeup immediately after (they leave too much residue and your new makeup will slide off and/or smudge).