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NARS Gentle Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover

What it is: A high-performance, extremely mild makeup remover that removes all types of makeup, including waterproof. What it does: This formula removes of all types of makeup, including waterproof formulas. The non-greasy solution glides across skin leaving a silky feel without any residue. Natural ingredients calm irritation. Enriched with aloe and cucumber, it soothes the delicate skin around the eyes. What else you need to know: This formula contains hyaluronic acid known for comforting and hydrating the skin. It’s gentle enough for contact-lens wearers, is non-comedogenic, dermatologist-tested, ophthalmologist-tested, and suitable for sensitive eyes. Research results:-100% agree that the product removed waterproof and long-wearing makeup-97% agree that the product was non-irritating to their eyes-97% agree that the product was gentle on their eyes-97% agree that the product soothed the skin-97% agree that the product removed makeup without stripping the skin-93% agree that the product condition the lashes-90% agree that the product left the skin feeling refreshed
Average Rating:
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Review 1 for Gentle Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
Anonymous
Location:San Diego, CA
Skin Tone:Olive
Eye Color:Brown
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Much better than Lancome- Bi-Facil
-05.15.13
Quick Take: non-greasy, skin-soothing, gentle formula
Very gentle and easy to open container.
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Review 2 for Gentle Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
SheIsShopping
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Awful - don't waste your money
-05.03.13
Although the texture and scent isn't offensive, paying almost $30 for a product that didn't even take off my non-waterproof mascara is. Don't waste your money on this.
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Review 3 for Gentle Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
msrennie
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
-04.01.13
Quick Take: gentle formula
I received a sample and it works amazingly.. I don't wear a lot of make up, I love wearing mascara and I use this to clean up my mascara mistakes.. I just dab a little on the tip of a paper towel and wipe off the excess mascara. It literally just rolls off. I'm looking toward to purchasing a larger bottle
0points
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Review 4 for Gentle Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
ssssdeb
Location:Salt Lake City, UT
Age:45-54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
The best remover
-03.29.13
I love this eye makeup remover. I think it's the best on the market actually. It is not oily but still removes waterproof makeup. It is non-irritating. I can take off eye makeup with this product and immediately put on new eye makeup as it doesn't have that greasy left-behind problem. It's very controllable if I only want to remove eye makeup and not other makeup. You do have to shake the bottle but that's no big deal.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Gentle Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
4fash
Location:NYC
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Best eye makeup remover
-03.02.13
Waterproof or regular eye make this bottle will take it all off. Non greasy and very gentle really grt highly recommend
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Gentle Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
ladyrowan
Location:Florida
Skin Tone:Fair
Eye Color:Hazel
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Gentle but effective!
-02.27.13
Quick Take: non-greasy, gentle, effective
Most makeup removers I've tried have been way too oily, or just irritating to use. So for the most part I've hesitated with makeup removers. But I still really wanted something to help with my eye makeup, especially with a no-budge eyeliner I've started using in the past couple of months. After reading a lot of reviews, I decided to try this one and I'm really glad I did.
The is one of the first makeup removers I've tried that isn't oily, and didn't irritate my skin in some way. Some have made me break out, some have dried me out. I have combination skin which consists of normal skin, some slightly oily areas, and occasional dry patches. And, it does a fabulous job of removing my eye makeup without a lot of effort! It removes other makeup well too, but my eye makeup is where I need the most help. I also wear contact lenses and this doesn't bother my eyes or my lenses at all.
Because it's not oily at all, once I'm done using it I don't have a gross, greasy residue to deal with. Which also makes it great for small fixes if I use it with a q-tip to remove a slight issue. Luckily, not a problem too often, but it's great to have the option if I get distracted too much while I'm trying to put on my makeup.
Ultimately, this is the best makeup remover I've tried so far, and at the moment I wouldn't be inclined to try another. It's gentle on my skin, it's not gross and oily, and it removes my eye makeup well, so it does everything I could currently wish for in a makeup remover.
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Gentle Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
3Pugz
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Gentle!
-02.14.13
Quick Take: gentle, not oily
A wonderful product. Totally worth the money. It never stings, burns, irritates, or leaves behind an oily residue. It takes away about 95% of the makeup when used with a cotton ball, then I use a q-tip for the rest.
Before this I was using Almay eye makeup remover. It would sting and dry out my eyes. I tried the moisturizing kind, and that left behind oil and irritated my eyes badly.
If you have very sensitive eyes and you need to get ALL your makeup off at night, this is a great product.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Gentle Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
Vbosch
Location:Santa Monica CA
Skin Tone:Light
Eye Color:Blue
Age:45-54
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Weird but good
-01.20.13
Quick Take: gentle formula, a little greasy but in a good way
It separates into two strata in the bottle, so you need to shake before using, and there's a definite mineral-oil feel to it, but it works beautifully and is very gentle.
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Review 9 for Gentle Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
faithlilli
Location:Los Angelos, CA
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Great product
-01.14.13
Quick Take: effective gentle great
I needed a really good/ effective/ gentle eye make-up remover and asked a Sephora staff member for help? She had gotten it as a sample and Loved it. I love it too. It's not cheap, but I will get it from now on! A little goes a long way. It takes off waterproof very quickly!
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Review 10 for Gentle Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
Arminda
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Mixed Feelings
-01.12.13
Well, after using nearly a half a bottle of this stuff I'm still not sure how I feel about it. First, it really needs to be shaken before use. The product separates pretty dramatically between uses and in order to work at all the mixture has to be well combined. It can be difficult to remember to do this when it's late. Next, you have to use a lot of it to get basic mascara off your lashes. It also doesn't doesn't always get all of the makeup off of your eyes, even with multiple cotton pads worth of trying. Plus you don't get much for your money - the bottle is pretty small. I will say that the remover is gentle and doesn't irritate my sensitive skin but the texture of it is a bit greasy and off putting. I will be picking something else up next time.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Gentle Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
kemp
Age:45-54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
great stuff
-01.02.13
My favorite eye makeup remover. I received it as a sample and it has become my go-to. Easily removes makeup without leaving a greasy mess, and never irritates my sensitive eyes or skin.
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Review 12 for Gentle Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
msmelis
Location:Canada
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Love this stuff
-12.31.12
Feels silky on the skin and takes off all types do make up in a flash
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Review 13 for Gentle Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
yummygummybear
Location:Rochester, MN
Skin Tone:Olive
Eye Color:Brown
Age:18-24
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
My favorite makeup remover so far!
-12.07.12
Quick Take: skin-soothing, gentle formula
I would say that this the the best makeup remover I've bought and used so far! The formula is amazing! It takes off all the eye makeup I have on in just a few swipes! I love that its oily compared to the plain liquid formula I've used in the past, it removes so much better that way and its so gentle that no matter how close i use it next to on my waterline, it doesn't irritate it at all! And I love that it leaves my eyes refreshed and eyelashes conditioned. This is a definite repurchase for me! The only bad side I would have to say is the price. It is a bit expensive, especially for how tiny the bottle is. But it did last me quite a bit. I put on eye makeup on almost everyday and it lasted me just under 6 months.
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Review 14 for Gentle Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
yaeko
Location:Honolulu, HI
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Amazing Eye Makeup Remover
-12.03.12
Quick Take: non-greasy, gentle formula
I am in love with this stuff. I have tried many different kinds of eye makeup remover and this is the most effective and least abrasive on my eyes. I don't feel like I'm rubbing my eye lids raw or more so, the bottom of my eyes. I just use a cotton pad and it takes everything off.
0points
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Review 15 for Gentle Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
Goretits
Skin Tone:Medium
Eye Color:Green
Age:18-24
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Didnt care for it.
-11.12.12
Quick Take: gentle formula
Took forever to take my eye makeup off :/
-1point
0out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Gentle Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
subi
Location:texas
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
gentle, removes smoky eyes.
-11.05.12
Quick Take: gentle strong
I had been using several bottles of Lancome bificial. Then, I started looking for a remover that was not as oily as Lancome. I prefer Nars eye makeup remover. It removes better, more gentle and less greasy.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Gentle Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
Oreana
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
-05.24.12
Quick Take: non-greasy, gentle formula
It does work quick, but it seems like I have to really soak the cotton pad and the bottle might not last long. Although I always take my contacts out before removing makeup, I read that you should still use oil-free makeup remover, which is why I got this.
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Review 18 for Gentle Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
hvanmil
Location:North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Eye Color:Blue
Skin Tone:Light
Age:25-34
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
-03.16.12
Quick Take: gentle
Not bad. I feel like I have to use too much product for it to work, and don't love the initial texture
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Gentle Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
sillymama
Location:Boston, MA
Eye Color:Brown
Skin Tone:Light
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Must Buy!
-03.01.12
Quick Take: gentle, fantastic!!!
I have eyelash extensions and have been looking FOREVER to find an oil-free eye makeup remover that actually works and takes off my eyeliner...both waterproof and not. I was afraid I would have to give up either my eyeliner or my extensions and came across this the other day. I was able to remove everything and still have my lashes!!! Even without extensions, this is a must buy for anyone who LOVES waterproof eyeliners!
+4points
4out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 20 for Gentle Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
nanalicious
Eye Color:Brown
Skin Tone:Light
Age:18-24
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Favorite eye makeup remover
-02.15.12
Quick Take: gentle, non-greasy
I love this stuff. Gets rids of ALL eye makeup, doesn't leave a greasy residue after washing it off. The only downfall is the price, but I still wanted to give it 5 stars cause I really do love it. But NARS products are on the pricey side in general, but they are never disappointing
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.