15 Best Makeup Removers For Sensitive Skin

CeraVe is the hub for people with sensitive skin, and this new makeup-removing cleansing balm may be the answer to your dry, oily skin, acne-prone, or reactive skin. This dermatologist-developed cleansing balm is developed with their signature three essential ceramides and skin-friendly jojoba oil to remove even the most long-lasting makeup, sunscreen, and everyday dirt and grime. Your skin won’t feel greasy after using it, and it’s allergy-tested, so there’s no worry of irritation for using it before your other skincare products. It’s fragrance-free, paraben-free, and non-comedogenic while naturally keeping your skin’s lipid layer hydrated.

Take off your day (or night) makeup with Clinique’s #1 luxe cleansing balm as it goes from a solid balm that won’t drip off your face to a silky oil that emulsifies into a milky cleanser and washes off clean. It is dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested to ensure it’s safe for your sensitive skin and eyes by gently removing makeup, pollution, and other face products to keep your skin looking and feeling younger. The formula is non-acnegenic to prevent acne flare-ups and fragrance-free to avoid irritations.

Drunk Elephant has some viral skincare products known for their innovative formulas, and the Slaai Makeup Melting Butter Cleanser is no exception. The fragrance-free formula contains antioxidants from blueberries, kiwis, and strawberry seed extracts to soothe your sensitive skin. At the same time, cranberry, acai, and watermelon fruit oils boost your moisture levels. Their signature virgin Marula oil and Slaai turns the balm into a milky oil that rinses clean and leaves your dry, sensitive skin smooth and nourished. The butter balm comes with a Bamboo Booster with charcoal powder and ultrafine bamboo spheres that you can use once or twice a week to customize the exfoliation levels.

Cetaphil is another skincare brand known for its gentle yet effective products with the mission to provide moisturizing and soothing ingredients for the most sensitive skin. The Gentle Waterproof Makeup Remover is dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested to care for the delicate skin on your face and eyes without greasy residue or irritation. Green tea helps calm your skin, while ginseng supports collagen production, and aloe vera deeply moisturizes. It’s safe for sensitive skin due to its oil-free, fragrance-free, and non-comedogenic formula.

Bioderma is an iconic beauty brand built on ecobiology to create products that work to improve your skin’s health on a cellular level. Their H2O Micellar Water is a best seller for a reason. Your skin has a hydrolipidic film that protects the deeper layers, and the Sensibio cleansing water helps remove makeup and other impurities without harsh rubbing or wiping. You can be even more eco-friendly by using soft washable cotton pads.

Garnier’s Micellar Water has been on the “Best Drugstore Makeup Remover” list for over five years. The leading global beauty brand’s gentle formula has made the international hit a go-to for makeup artists and daily wearers. It doesn’t dry out your skin as it lifts makeup, dirt, and excessive oil from your sensitive skin. Scrubbing makeup off your skin never ends well, so using the SkinActive Micellar Water with a reusable cotton pad can help you treat your delicate skin with gentle strokes.

What better place to get your gentle makeup-removing cleansing balm than the Farmacy? The Clearly Clean fragrance-free formula removes stubborn eye and waterproof makeup, sunscreen, and daily environmental stress that makes your skin overreact. Sunflower oil emulsifies your makeup without drying your skin out, moringa extract refreshes and removes pollutants, and papaya enzyme gently exfoliates your to reveal a brighter complexion. If you loved Farmacy‘s bestselling Green Clean, you’d get the same benefits for your sensitive skin with their Clearly Clean creamy balm.

Dermalogica is a skincare brand developed by The International Dermal Institute to help solve even the most sensitive skin issues. The PreCleanse Cleansing Oil has antioxidant-rich rice bran extract and vitamin E to soothe and soften skin and kukui nut and borage oil with vitamins A and C along with omega-3 fatty acids to support your skin’s barrier. There’s also a lightweight apricot kernel oil that is non-comedogenic and helps blemishes heal and protect irritated skin.

In one simple swipe, this Thermale Mineral Micellar Water removes makeup and fortifies your skin with Vichy’s mineral-rich, UV-protective Volcanic Water sourced from the volcanoes of France. Sensitive skin can be fancy, too! Plus, it’s safe for contact wearers and allergy tested without any soap, alcohol, colorants, or parabens. Pro-Vitamin B5, known as panthenol, helps your skin heal as it moisturizes without leaving any oily residue. 

If you prefer a cloth makeup remover, Aveeno’s Calm + Restore line has a 25-pack of eco-friendly wipes made from 100% plant-based cloth fibers. The calming formula is made from oat extract and redness-relieving feverfew extract to balance any issues on your skin. The fragrance-free premoistened cleansing towelettes are an excellent travel-size pack, so there’s no worry about spills. The dermatologist-recommended brand created the sensitive skin formula with you in mind, so it’s gentle and suitable for everyday use.

Just saying “La Roche-Posay” out loud makes me think of a French woman with gorgeous skin lounging off the coast of the French Riviera. This 3-in-1 micellar cleansing water gives your sensitive skin the refreshment it needs by cleansing, toning, and balancing your microbiome. Poloxamer is a mild cleanser used in contact lens solution, so it’s gentle enough to use around the eyes. Glycerin balances moisture levels, and La Roche-Posay’s antioxidant Thermal Spring Water soothes the skin without clogging pores or irritating skin.

Paula’s Choice is a brand known for its scientifically backed formulas for all skin types. The Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm was made with a restorative blend of the 3, 6, and 9 omega fatty acids derived from jojoba & meadowfoam seed oils. This cream velvet double cleanser easily emulsifies to deep clean makeup and other face products like sunscreen that shouldn’t stay on your face longer than it should be. If you rock heavy-duty makeup looks recommend, you can leave the balm on for 60 seconds and wipe it away with a washcloth or reusable cotton pads.

Infused with seven all-natural stress-relieving herbs, Banila Co’s Clean It Zero Purifying Cleansing Balm is formulated for the most sensitive skin types. It helps melt away any makeup, sunscreen, and environmental pollution you wear throughout the day. The gentle formula uses hot springs water and active botanicals to hydrate and protect the skin barrier. Vitamins C and E support collagen production for a bright and healthy complexion. With no irritating sulfates, parabens, alcohol, or artificial coloring, your sensitive skin will get clean and be ready to absorb other beneficial skincare products.

This cleansing oil has ceramides to protect your sensitive skin’s natural moisture barrier. Your natural skin ceramides are often lost due to environmental stressors, excessive washing, and over-exfoliation. Curel created its weightless residue-free oil makeup remover is formulated to gently lift stubborn waterproof makeup and grime without the need to over-scrub your sensitive skin. With no fragrance, no colorants, and no drying alcohol, you’ll get a make-up-free face on your dry, sensitive skin in no time.  

The botanical micellar water is extracted from cornflowers through a special distillation technique to create this gentle yet powerful cleansing water. The 3-in-1 cleanser, toner, and makeup remover is ophthalmologist tested to be gentle on the sensitive skin around your eyes and dermatologist tested for deep clean that won’t irritate your sensitive skin. Klorane’s sensitive skin-loving micellar water is organically harvested from cornflowers from the French countryside, so you’ll feel fresh and fabulous every day.