Best Lip Makeup Removers

Updated January 2019
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Best of the Best
Maybelline
SuperStay Eraser Lip Color Remover
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This lip color removal stick instantly removes long wear lip color.

Pros

Oil-based balm formula glides across your lips making your lip color super easy to remove.Very affordable. Not messy. Precise application. Totally removes matte lipstick.

Cons

You need to apply the stick and then wipe off with a tissue –some might prefer a one-step process.

Best Bang for the Buck
The Face Shop
Oil-Free Liquid Makeup Remover
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Made from rice water, this makeup remover eliminates makeup residue and leaves skin feeling soft and moisturized.

Pros

Powerful formula removes waterproof makeup wonderfully. Can even be used a facial cleanser. Reduces fine lines while brightening skin. Gentle for sensitive skin. Affordable.

Cons

Some people don't like the scent.

Clinique
Take The Day Off Micellar Cleansing Towelettes for Face & Eyes
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If you prefer a makeup remover in the form of a towelette, this Clinique option is a perfect one.

Pros

50 ready-to-go, saturated towelettes gently remove makeup on your face and eyes. Saturated with gentle micellar cleansing liquid. Gentle enough for sensitive skin.

Cons

Some had a burning sensation in their eyes when used to remove eye makeup.

Shiseido
Instant Eye and Lip Makeup Remover
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Great for lipstick removal and eye makeup removal, this Shiseido product removes makeup effortlessly while leaving your skin hydrated.

Pros

Dual-phase formula quickly removes waterproof and long-wearing eye makeup and lipstick. Leaves skin feeling clean and moisturized. No strong smell.

Cons

Some felt it was too oily.

Jolie
Dual Action Makeup Remover
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Bottom Line

This makeup remover formula helps to dissolve stubborn mascara and long-wearing lipstick.

Pros

The Bi-Phase liquid has an oil phase to dissolve oil based products, and a water phase that uses gentle cleansers to wipe away makeup from the skin, eyes, and lips. Skin around the eyes and lips is softened and hydrated. Doesn't dry out skin.

Cons

A little pricey compared to other options.

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    The best lip liners and lipsticks aren’t super easy to take off. But that’s not such a plus when you’re trying to take it off at the end of the night, which is why you need lip makeup remover. Some lip makeup removers look just like lipstick but when you rub them on they actually take off your color. This is also helpful if you ever put on a shade and decide you don’t like it. You can also find cream lip makeup removers and some that also moisturize your lips when you use them. A few lip makeup removers can also be used to take off eyeliner.

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    The Face Shop

    Oil-Free Liquid Makeup Remover

    The Face Shop

    Oil-Free Liquid Makeup Remover

    Made from rice water, this makeup remover eliminates makeup residue and leaves skin feeling soft and moisturized.

    $7
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    Clinique

    Take The Day Off Micellar Cleansing Towelettes for Face & Eyes

    Clinique

    Take The Day Off Micellar Cleansing Towelettes for Face & Eyes

    If you prefer a makeup remover in the form of a towelette, this Clinique option is a perfect one.

    $14
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    Maybelline

    SuperStay Eraser Lip Color Remover

    Maybelline

    SuperStay Eraser Lip Color Remover

    This lip color removal stick instantly removes long wear lip color.

    $4
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    Shiseido

    Instant Eye and Lip Makeup Remover

    Shiseido

    Instant Eye and Lip Makeup Remover

    Great for lipstick removal and eye makeup removal, this Shiseido product removes makeup effortlessly while leaving your skin hydrated.
    $70
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    Jolie

    Dual Action Makeup Remover

    Jolie

    Dual Action Makeup Remover

    This makeup remover formula helps to dissolve stubborn mascara and long-wearing lipstick.

    $18

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