Ask any of my friends, and they'll tell you I'm the queen of the lowkey smokey eye. If I'm doing my makeup, I go all out; I'm talking about my everyday matte nude eyeshadow palette, gel eyeliner, and blackest of black waterproof mascara—s/o to Covergirl Clump Crusher, that's my sh*t. It's all fun and games until night comes and it's time to wash my face. I'm a beauty editor–I like a complete double cleanse, so I know a thing or two about how to remove waterproof mascara. Before you go scrubbing with any formulation you find on the market, take a beat. Removing eye makeup is not like washing the rest of your face. In fact, the skin around your eyes is the thinnest on your body, says dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD. "Being too rough can lead to broken lashes, irritation, redness, and even damage." The good news? Gentle removal with the right products can avoid all this in the first place! Below, Dr. Gohara and I break down everything you need to know about removing waterproof eye makeup, a...
