Dressing Table: The best make-up removers
De-maq Expert Absolute Eye and Lip Make-up Remover
This classic formula is tough enough to remove even the most stubborn of waterproof mascara, but is soft on the eyes, leaving skin feeling refreshed.
£5.99, L'Oréal, available nationwide
No 7 Cleanse & Care Eye Make-Up Remover
This double-action remover cleanses and conditions in one sweep, which makes taking off your eye make-up easy and effortless.
£7, Boots, 0845 0708090
Instant Pur Eye Make-up Remover
Like all YSL products, this product smells divine, looks good on your bathroom shelf, and makes taking off your make-up a bit of a treat.
£18, YSL, 020-7318 1358
Rinse-Off Eye Make-up Solvent
As with all Clinique products, this clear liquid is fragrance-free and hypo-allergenic – particularly good for those with sensitive skin.
£14, Clinique, available nationwide, or via clinique.co.uk
Extra Gentle Eye Make-Up Remover
Nivea's popular eye make-up tonic is enriched with ProVitamin B5 formula, which provides instant hydration for the eye area without that oily sensation.
£4.95, Nivea Visage, available nationwide
Gentle Eye Make-Up Remover Lotion
Clarins' superb remover helps condition and strengthen lashes as well as effectively wiping away eye make-up.
£15, Clarins, available nationwide
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