How to remove waterproof mascara?

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Sep 23, 2016

Armela A.

Hey girls, I just bought the l'oreal waterproof 24h mascara and omg I tried my make up remover using cotton pads water and all and it won't go away. Its driving me crazy? Any other option? Can I apply olive oil in a cotton pad? Thanks in advance.

Sep 23, 2016

Jackie S.

Oil will be your best bet! So olive or coconut! Just make sure to wash really well after.

Sep 23, 2016

Kim M.

That's what I use, olive oil. just press it against your closed eye for like a min, then gently swipe

Sep 23, 2016

Jackie S.

Forgot to mention that Hailey! It would cause styes for me. 😕 I use neutrogenas ultra light oil and it's fantastic

Sep 24, 2016

Dana E.

I love coconut oil to remove harsh mascaras.

Sep 24, 2016

Lainee I.

I use coconut oil

Sep 24, 2016

Cara G.

I use either micellar water formulated for waterproof makeup (the one I use is by Garnier) or if that doesn't suffice, then I turn to coconut oil to take it off. But I find that micellar water will remove pretty much any cosmetic product there is. I apply it on a cotton round, let it sit on my eye for a few seconds, and then wipe my makeup away. Works like a charm :)

Sep 24, 2016

Armela A.

Update: I tried the cotton pad with oil letting it sit and I cringed lol, so I took a clean mascara brush dipped it in olive oil and I tried to brush my eyelashes and let em like that for a minute then wash with water. But as a lesson I'm never buying a waterproof mascara again lol. Thanks girls xoxo.

Sep 24, 2016

Sophia G.

Try oil based makeup removers.

Sep 24, 2016

Marleen B.

I've used Almay Makeup remover pads for years. I use the one for waterproof & long wear eye makeup. It is slightly oily, but in my opinion, that's what makes it effective, it keeps my lids from getting irritated & dried out and keeps my lashes moisterized and prevents my lashes from being tugged at. I use a facial cleanser afterwards to wash my face and remove the residual oil from my eyes. Since I use them at night only, when I wash my face it the morning, it assures me that that 2nd cleansing in the morning will remove any minute oil residue leftover from the night before. I don't mind if there was a little oil on my lashes overnight, as I feel it conditions them overnight.