I must be mad, as I use two different types of eye makeup remover – one to shift it at the end of the day, and one to tidy up the inevitable mascara splodges I create when I haphazardly throw some mascara on at 6.30 am before an early shift.

These are the two I am currently liking…

The olive oil makes a great natural eye makeup remover -  I use it in a variety of ways – first off though, if you wear contact lenses, be sure to remove them – a film of oil over them does not help with great vision.

To remove heavy eye makeup, I use this neat, either rubbed on and massaged for a few seconds with fingers or applied with a cotton-wool round, which I hold on and then swipe away. 

For less heavy looks, I use the method I read about on Bubblegarm’s Blog HERE, ie a mixture of olive oil and water, which I shake vigorously to mix and then use on a cottom pad. 


I’m also using Amie “Bright Eyes” very gently eye makeup remover – this is formulated for young (teenage) skin (ahem), but it works just fine on me, haggard skin and all.

I’m absolutely no expert but I can’t see any major nasties in there? If you are and can, then tell me in the comments below!


I have read in this review by Get Lippie that Amie can sting the eyes when in use – I haven’t found this to be the case – it feels quite cooling and refreshing to me. I guess it varies from person to person though, so definitely consider that… It removes makeup well too. I apply on a cotton pad, and hold over the eye for about thirty seconds, then swipe away. Doing this once or twice leaves eyes clean and smudge free.

I like it. A lot – this is my second bottle.
Amie is available in Boots for £3.99 per bottle


What are your faves – including your “homemades”?