Clinique Rinse-Off Eye Makeup Solvent Review

I really wanted to like this product because I really enjoy the Clinique moisturiser range, however I’m just not a fan. The product didn’t remove eye makeup (liner and mascara) as easily as I’d hoped and I found myself having to rub my eyes more than I liked, only to wake up the next morning with some slight makeup smudges still. For the price, I feel that there are much better cleansers out there (looking at you Garnier Micellar water!)

I received a 60ml bottle of Clinique's Rinse-Off Eye Makeup as part of a Clinique GWP and it's been a great way to trial the product as I probably wouldn't have bought it first off myself.

The package is an aqua plastic bottle which showcases Clinique's classy, simplistic style and is practical to use. I use this specifically to remove my hard-to-budge eye makeup by applying a little to a cotton bud and dabbing at my eye to remove makeup (not rubbing!). It really is pretty quick and easy to remove even stubborn makeup with this.

The thing I like best about this product, other than the fact it delivers on it's claims, is the formula itself. It's unscented, water-like in consistency and appearance and doesn't sting my sometimes sensitive skin.

My only reason for marking this product down is the expense. Clinique is a high-end product but I find this eye makeup remover is pretty overpriced at $48 for 100ml, when micellar water does the same thing at much better value. If I received this product again I would definately use it, but I'm not tempted to purchase it for myself.

I have a liking for Clinique since I got introduced to it in the 90's. This remover comes in a blue bottle and when shaken does have bubbles in it. You don't have to shake it as it is not a dual liquid cleaner with oily after finish. It leaves a clean finish and you can reapply after as soon as the area is dry.

You are supposed to put this on a cotton pad and then wipe over. I normally tip it in my hand and smear all over my face. You could also use a brush or cotton tip to correct a mistake on your make up.

It may say for eyes but I find that eye make up remover is normally more gentle than others so I use it all over my face. I find it does have a soap quality, you can make it bubble when you rub your hands together but it doesn't feel soapy on the skin or during removal. It does a nice job of removal but waterproof does take a little longer compared with non waterproof. Pricewise this is not cheap like all Clinique products and a bonus time purchase is the best time to get which will be the only time I can afford it.