Shop the editor-tested Lancôme eye makeup remover

Mascara has met its match, and for once, my white towels are spared.

As a beauty reporter who has tested everything from pigment-packed eyeshadow palettes to inky liquid liners, sky-high mascaras, and more face washes than I can count for both morning and night, I don’t say this lightly: the Lancôme Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover is elite for a reason.

I’ve tried balms that sting, micellar waters that smudge makeup around instead of removing it, and wipes that require far too much rubbing for the delicate eye area. Bi-Facil is one of the rare formulas that doesn’t irritate my skin while doing what it promises — removing product.

The secret is its bi-phase formula. With one shake, the oil and water layers merge to create a remover that dissolves even stubborn waterproof mascara and long-wear eyeliner in seconds. One cotton pad, a few gentle swipes, and the makeup is gone — all without tugging, redness and blurring residue left behind.

As someone who regularly tests mascaras designed to survive humidity, tears and 12-hour days, that matters. If a remover can handle those formulas without making my eyes water, it earns my respect.

How it treats my skin is just as lovely. Many heavy-duty removers leave behind a greasy film that forces you to cleanse again, while others strip the skin so much it feels tight. This one strikes the perfect balance. It’s rich enough to break down makeup instantly but light enough that skin feels clean, soft and comfortable afterward. I can go straight into my nighttime skincare without feeling like I need to “fix” anything.

Yes, it’s more expensive than drugstore options, but this is a case where performance justifies the price. You’ll use less product, waste fewer cotton pads and avoid unnecessary rubbing that can contribute to fine lines over time.

Lancôme’s Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover earns its praise by doing the one thing it’s supposed to do — removing the toughest eye makeup without irritation, residue or extra steps.

Once it’s in your routine, the trial-and-error phase is over — and mascara stays exactly where it belongs (off your towel, that is).

This article was written by Victoria McDonnell, New York Post Commerce Journalist & Content Strategist, who has spent countless hours researching, testing hundreds of products and comparing the latest makeup, skincare, hair and beauty items and trends to determine what’s truly worth your hard-earned cash. She evaluates formulas, textures, ingredients and more, in addition to consulting medical and industry experts. Some of Victoria’s latest conquests include testing the best sheet masks on the market, and a rinse-and-repeat review of the best shampoos for all hair types and budgets. Victoria, who received a beauty industry essentials certification from the Fashion Institute of Technology, has been creating shopping guides for the New York Post since 2021 and previously held positions at Insider Reviews and CNN Underscored.