# Makeup remover that isn't greasy

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/beauty/makeup-remover/not-greasy/
Category: Beauty > Makeup remover. Updated 2026-10-16. Based on 137 counted first-hand reports from Ulta and Sephora shopper reviews, Jul 2018 to Sep 2026.

**Question:** Which makeup remover doesn't leave a greasy film?

**Short answer:** Lancôme Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover has the best record for leaving no greasy film at 20 of 25, and it is also the best pick sold on Amazon. Garnier Cleansing Balm with Hyaluronic Acid and Garnier Erase It All Cleansing Balm with Vitamin C follow close together, while Neutrogena Makeup Remover Towelettes has the weakest record here at 9 of 22. Each record counts just shoppers who said whether it left a greasy film.

**What stands out:** Complaints about makeup left behind come up in 17% of the reviews for Clinique Take The Day Off Makeup Remover, 8% for Neutrogena Makeup Remover Towelettes and 7% for Garnier Cleansing Balm with Hyaluronic Acid.

## Ranking (buyers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | No greasy film | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lancôme Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover | 20 of 25 | 80% | yes |
| 2 | Garnier Cleansing Balm with Hyaluronic Acid | 19 of 25 | 76% | yes |
| 3 | Garnier Erase It All Cleansing Balm with Vitamin C | 21 of 28 | 75% | yes |
| 4 | Clinique Take The Day Off Makeup Remover | 19 of 28 | 68% | yes |
| 5 | Neutrogena Makeup Remover Towelettes | 9 of 22 | 41% | no |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Lancôme Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover

It is a two-phase liquid you shake, and 24% of its 25 reviews say it removes waterproof mascara. Price is a complaint at 32%.

- Praised for: Removes waterproof mascara (24%), No stinging (16%), Quick, little rubbing (12%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (32%)
- Reports counted: 25

### 2. Garnier Cleansing Balm with Hyaluronic Acid

This cleansing balm melts into an oil. Of its 28 reviews, 21% say it removes waterproof mascara and 11% say it takes little rubbing.

- Praised for: Removes waterproof mascara (21%), Quick, little rubbing (11%), No stinging (11%)
- Complaints: Leaves makeup behind (7%)
- Reports counted: 28

### 3. Garnier Erase It All Cleansing Balm with Vitamin C

Shoppers call it good value in 7% of its 30 reviews, while 7% mention a strong scent. Like the other Garnier balm, it melts into an oil.

- Praised for: No stinging (10%), Quick, little rubbing (10%), Good value (7%)
- Complaints: Strong scent (7%)
- Reports counted: 30

### 4. Clinique Take The Day Off Makeup Remover

Like the Lancôme remover, it is a two-phase liquid you shake. Of its 30 reviews, 13% praise how little rubbing it takes and 7% say it stings their eyes.

- Praised for: Quick, little rubbing (13%), Removes waterproof mascara (7%)
- Complaints: Leaves makeup behind (17%), Stings eyes (7%)
- Reports counted: 30

### 5. Neutrogena Makeup Remover Towelettes

This is a wipe, and 17% of its 24 reviews praise how little rubbing it takes, but 12% say it stings and 12% say it irritates their eyes.

- Praised for: Quick, little rubbing (17%), No stinging (12%), Removes waterproof mascara (8%)
- Complaints: Stings eyes (12%), Irritates eyes (12%), Leaves makeup behind (8%)
- Reports counted: 24

## Questions

**Which makeup remover doesn't leave a greasy film?**

Lancôme Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover has the best record (20 of 25), followed by Garnier Cleansing Balm with Hyaluronic Acid (19 of 25), Garnier Erase It All Cleansing Balm with Vitamin C (21 of 28), Clinique Take The Day Off Makeup Remover (19 of 28) and Neutrogena Makeup Remover Towelettes (9 of 22). The two Garnier balms are close, so their order could swap with a few more reviews.

**Do these records show how well each remover takes off makeup?**

No. The records cover whether the remover left a greasy or oily film, not how well it takes makeup off. Check the other praise and complaints on each card if removal is your priority.

**Are these results from a lab test?**

No. The counts are what shoppers said after using each remover, not a lab test, so follow the label directions.

**Which of these makeup removers are sold on Amazon?**

Lancôme Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover, the leader, is also the best pick sold on Amazon, and like the two Garnier balms and Clinique Take The Day Off Makeup Remover it is sold there by the brand or Amazon itself. Neutrogena Makeup Remover Towelettes has no buy link here, because too few shoppers reported a good result for us to recommend it.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/