Top 5 Eye Makeup Removers for Eyelash Extension Wearers!

Some of you will know alongside my passion for makeup, I offer eyelash treatments. My main priority is to make sure those lashes stay put and are kept in the best possible health by the wearer.

After speaking with other lash technicians, it came to light my go to 'Simple Eye Makeup Remover' contained traces of oils. You would read 'Glycol' on the back of the label.

Glycol is not a friend to the lash glue and will break down the bond with constant use.

I know a lot of my lash clients are very clued up but I wanted to write a post to provide some examples of other eye makeup removers which can be used and of course are safe.

Body Shop Camomile Gentle Eye Makeup Remover

A gentle formula and great for those with sensitive eyes. A little goes a long way with this product so if you are using cotton pads to remove eye shadow, you do not need to soak the pads in the product.
A refreshing, light liquid that easily removes even heavy makeup. The bottle is priced at around £8.00 but will keep you going for quiet a while.

Liz Earle Eyebright Soothing Eye Lotion

I started using Liz Earle's products a little while back and became hooked on the Hot Cloth Cleanser contained in the Essentials Try Me Kit.
Most importantly you received the Soothing Eye Lotion which works well with the lashes.
The kit is priced around £23.00 and the Soothing Eye Lotion at £10.75 for 150ml bottle or you could try it out with the 50ml bottle at £5.50.
The lotion contains active ingredients such as eyebright, witch hazel, aloe vera and cornflower which is great to refresh tired eyes.
You will also get a nice cooling effect so great for hay fever suffers and can be used for those that wear contact lenses.
This product does not give a dragging or pulling effect when you are removing your eye makeup.

Simple Kind to Eyes Makeup Remover Pads

The wipes from Simple do not contain oils so are safe when removing eye makeup. You just need to be very delicate and careful when using the pads so not to drag across your lashes. I would not use these to remove mascara from your lashes and it will feel too harsh!
Therefore I would suggest using an a liquid and dipping a cotton wool bud or better still microfiber brush into it and gently stroking down the lashes.
Priced at £3.99 you cant go wrong, I always see offers on the Simple range in most stores.
You could also use the Simple Kind to Skin Facial Wipes.
Those with sensitive eyes or skin can benefit from these wipes. Quick and easy to use!

Eau Thermal Avene Gentle Eye Makeup Remover

Boots do a great range of the Avene thermal spring water range. The product is from France and specialises in sensitive, allergic to intolerant skin.  The product is formulated with the Avene Thermal Spring water and is said to have healing properties for the skin. Worth reading up on!
Again another good one for contact lens wearers, the gel like formula prevents drying of the eyelid and will not sting or irritate the eyes.
Use a cotton pad to remove most of your eye makeup but again any mascara on the lashes, use a cotton bud which has been dampened first of all to try and prevent any fibres from getting tangled in your beautiful lashes.

Origins Well Off Fast & Gentle Eye Makeup Remover

Another one of my favourites, as you will know from my previous post. Origins I just simply love at the moment and cant get enough of!
Go in store or order online (you can then sample a few of the other products)
This product smells lovely it must be the calming Rose Damascena protect.
No irritation or watery eyes once you use this product. Gentle but effective at removing stubborn eye makeup.
Priced at £17.00 but as mentioned previously, a little goes a long way.
Boots currently have an offer on if you order online you will receive a free gift!

A few tips..

To refresh the eye area even more so, put your bottle of eye makeup remover in the fridge before using. You will brighten up those tired eyes and feel refreshed.

Of course, if you use a eyelash extension mascara it MUST be water based NOT water proof. Water based mascaras contain no oils and are gentler on eyelashes.

Dampening slightly a cotton pad or cotton bud before using a eye makeup remover is great, as you will not remove any fibres especially from the cotton pad. You do not want to get these entangled with your new set of lashes.

Microfibre brushes can be brought from your lash technician or online.They are very fine brushes and can help clean the lashes perfectly without worrying about any fibres.

Biggest tip, look at the labels.. any product containing Glycol is a no go for those wearing eyelash extensions!

I hope this post has been helpful in picking an eye makeup remover suitable for you and your budget.

Do you have another eye makeup remover you choose to use when you wear eyelash extensions? I would love to know..

Kimberley x