9 Best Cruelty Free Makeup Removers

ByCordelia

9 Best Cruelty Free and Vegan Makeup Removers - Phyrra.net

Happy Makeup Wars Monday! Today I’m sharing my picks for the 9 best cruelty free makeup removers. These are the products that I recommend and repurchase. All are cruelty free and several are vegan. This post contains a mix of press samples and products purchased by me.

9 Best Cruelty Free Makeup Removers

Paula’s Choice Gentle Touch Makeup Remover
My #1 all time favorite makeup remover is the Paula’s Choice Gentle Touch Makeup Remover. This is gentle on my eyes and effective at removing mascara, waterproof eyeliner etc. While I will try other brands from time to time, this is the one that I’ve fallen in love with for how well it works and how gentle it is. It really lives up to its name for me. (vegan)

Embryolisse Micellar Lotion
My review for this product will be up this week. I’m on my second bottle of this and I find it incredibly useful. I use it on a cotton round to remove makeup on my face gently.

Nature’s Way Extra Virgin Organic Coconut Oil
While you can certainly use any coconut oil you like, I love this one and use it in a ton of different ways. I like to use it to remove makeup and moisturize in between swatching products on my hands and lips. I also will end a swatching session by using it to remove the makeup, washing my hands, and then applying more coconut oil to the skin. It’s good for my cuticles and hair. It’s gentle on the eyes, lips and face. (vegan)

Alba Botanica Hawaiian 3-in-1 Clean Towelettes
I am not normally a fan of makeup wipes because they cause me to break out. I’ve been experimenting with these towelettes from Alba Botanica and genuinely like them. It’s good at removing foundation. These are supposed to clean to remove makeup, refine the pores with pineapple and papaya enzymes, and then tone with aloe and awapuhi. (vegan)

Urban Decay MeltDown Makeup Remover
I love UD and their makeup remover is no exception. It gets off long wearing makeup without any issues. It’s also nourishing and anti-inflammatory.

LATHER Gentle Eye Makeup Remover
This is another new product that I’m testing out. It works very well at removing eye makeup without irritating my sensitive eyes. It’s water-based and it contains chamomile, witch hazel and aloe.

Zoya Remove Plus
Absolutely nothing compares to Zoya Remove Plus for nail polish remover, nail prep and nail conditioner. It cleans the nails and preps them, along with moisturizing them, so that it helps to extend your nail polish wear. It also removes nail polish quicker and more effectively than anything else I’ve tried. It is a MUST HAVE product! I buy the large bottles and refill my smaller flip top bottle.

Nyx Eye & Lip Makeup Remover
This was my go-to makeup remover for a long time. It’s dual-phase and infused with oils, rice and soy extracts.

Sonia Kashuk Remove
This is a water and silicone based makeup remover. It was also a go-to makeup remover for me for a long time. It’s only available at Target.

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What are your must-have makeup removers? Any cruelty free ones I need to check out?

 

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Cordelia Frost is the creative force behind Phyrra, a treasure trove for cruelty-free indie and goth makeup enthusiasts. She's the author of the game-changing 'Hooded Eyes Makeup Manual' a must-read for hooded eyes makeup.

Cordelia's world is a kaleidoscope of alternative beauty, gothic fashion, and life-enhancing tips, making every visit to Phyrra a journey into a more colorful and inspired self.

37 Comments

  1. Looks like UD has discontinued this remover; which gives me the sads as it was one of only two I had found that did not irritate my eyes but removed liquid liner nicely. The other was MUFE but since going CF they’re off the table. Any recommendations for something to fill that void?

    1. It’s still available at Urban Decay’s website 🙂 Also, I highly recommend coconut oil. It works to remove anything waterproof and doesn’t irritate my sensitive eyes. Have you tried the Paula’s Choice? that one is great too.

      1. Ahhhh, I’m in Canada. Looks like it’s just no longer carried here. (Yay.)

        Have not tried the Paula’s Choice yet, but I may give it a try! Just picked up some coconut oil, too. Thanks!

  3. I never thought to use coconut oil! I am going to try that as well as some of these other ones you mentioned! I can’t believe that I have not tried the Paula’s Choice one yet! Must try it!

  4. Coconut Oil is definitely my favorite makeup remover of all time. I need to try that Alba one… I see it in stores and always wondered about it.

  5. Love this list. I thought that Cetaphil was cruelty free, but maybe it is not. I use the Australian QV cleanser range – that is cruelty free.

  13. My coconut oil has been sitting unused! Will def try as a makeup remover now! Thanks!

  14. I looked at your graphic and wondered why you’d use Zoya Remove on your eyes. Then I read the title. I got worried about you for a second Phyrra. I should add the Paula’s Choice one into my next PC order to try it out.

  16. I hate hate hate the Alba Botanica wipes. They smell sickly sweet and they make my face feel sticky. Not a fan. I usually go for the Yes to Cucumbers wipes.

    1. Aww, they’re the first wipes I’ve been able to use in years! Sorry you don’t like them. Most wipes cause me to break out and irritate my eyes and face.

      1. I’ve tried a few, and the Yes to Cucumbers has just worked out the best for me. With Alba Botanica and Burt’s Bees I couldn’t handle to smell and the stickiness. BH Cosmetics has some, but they feel like bubble solution.

  19. What a wonderful collection of makeup removers! The only one that i have tried is Organic Coconut Oil, but I see others here to put on my list!

  20. Zoya’s remove plus is the best, bar none. Glad to hear good things about the Alba towelettes. I generally like Alba products but the cleanser stings my eyes so badly, I’ve been afraid to try the wipes

  21. I go through the giant $25 bottles of remove plus like there’s no tomorrow. I finish a full bottle a week! Best. Stuff. Ever.

  22. I really need to check out the Zoya remove! I use the Burts Bees makeup removing wipes 🙂

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