Makeup is a big part of my life and it’s no secret that I thoroughly enjoy it. I mean, I write about it weekly. But even I have times where I want to just wipe everything off my face and let my skin breathe.

Since my time in college, I’ve found makeup removers are truly the unsung heroes in my daily routine. Here are six fantastic makeup removers that will make removing your makeup an effortless, mess-free task (and they won’t leave you looking like L. Conrad in this photo).

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Best Overall: Garnier Micellar Makeup Removing Towelettes

Two words: Holy. Grail. If I could only recommend one makeup remover from this list, it would be these Garnier wipes. These are hands down the best makeup wipes I’ve ever, ever tried.

They’re incredibly soft and gentle, smell fantastic, and remove waterproof or stubborn makeup effortlessly. These wipes also don’t irritate my skin like some other removers.

These wipes far exceeded my expectations and I’d say they’re the best drugstore makeup wipes around. Run to your nearest drugstore makeup supplier and grab yourself these incredible wipes!

Best for Sensitive Skin: Simple Cleansing Micellar Water

This beloved favorite is one of the best micellar waters on the market. While it’s incredibly simple (as the name suggests), it’s fantastic!

This is one of the few waters that actually looks, feels, and smells like water, but it has all the functions (properties) of a makeup remover.