Removing eye makeup at 50

[Anonymous]

why not regular soap?

[Anonymous]

I have this problem, too. I also have developed dry eyes and occasional blepharitis as I approach age 50. I use Ilia regular mascara or Tarte tubing mascara, both which purport to be gentle and easy to remove, and both which I have trouble removing.

I have tried Almay eye makeup remover and bioderma micellar water and neither removes my mascara without a lot of rubbing, which causes redness and stinging (not to mention probably enhances eye area wrinkles ☺️) .

I have tried a makeup eraser towel and same result (requires lots of rubbing, so then redness, etc).

I have tried a cleansing oil and balms and they remove the eye makeup but they exacerbate the blepharitis, I think they are too heavy on my lids and clog the pores/ducts (I thoroughly rinse it off and double cleanse with La Roche Posay gentle cleanser after, and even use a separate eye wash).

I am at the point that I rarely wear eye makeup because of this problem. Hoping to see a new suggestion on this thread - I am going to try baby shampoo per one poster’s suggestion.

- NP

[Anonymous]

Albolene

[Anonymous]

I'm 56, and here's what I do - first, I use an oil-based makeup remover pad (e.g. Almay). Then I use a gentle cleanser (e.g. Cetaphil), followed by cotton pads moistened with witch hazel. I LOVE witch hazel. Those three steps get it done. I try to follow up with lotion - I use Vanicream.

[Anonymous]

I like neutrogena/cvs dupe eyemakeup remover. I need something greasy.

When I don’t have that on hand, I use ponds or oil.

[Anonymous]

Vaseline

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:why not regular soap?

Because it doesn’t work. Did you really need that spelled out?

[Anonymous]

If I use tubing mascara, then all I need is warm water and a washcloth to remove it. But if I'm also wearing any other kind of eye makeup, I follow that up with Almay eye makeup remover pads - the oily version so there's no rubbing.

Pond's Cold Cream is also good. Follow up with washing with Dove soap and a heavy moisturizer (I have dry skin).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:why not regular soap?

Because it's super drying. Your eye area is very delicate and prone to dryness so using a balm like Elemis or an oil will break up the eye make up and leave your eye area feeling hydrated and suppled, not stripped.

[Anonymous]

Vaseline and wipe with warm water on a reusable cotton or bamboo pad.

[Anonymous]

Eve Lom

[Anonymous]

The makeup eraser clothes pulled out my eyelashes. I thought it was a fluke until I bought a washcloth with the same texture and again... sheered off.

I use the Farmacy green clean now.

[Anonymous]

Clinique take the day off cleansing balm. A little goes a long way and it is super soothing leaves my skin soft. It’s a balm that becomes an oil on skin contact. Highly recommended.

[Anonymous]

I’m 50, and I like the Elf eye makeup remover. It’s gentle and takes everything off easily.

[Anonymous]

NP. I've used the Bobbi Brown Instant Long Wear Gentle Eye Makeup Remover for years, but I think they recently changed the formula. It's much oilier than it used to be. I'm looking for a new solution.