What’s the Most Effective Way to Remove Eye Makeup?

When J.D. Vance started campaigning for vice-president, the internet was convinced that he routinely wears eye makeup. To me, it looks like he’s dealing with the same morning-after situation that you’re describing, where leftover sootiness from mascara or eyeliner gets lodged between your lashes and won’t go away no matter how many times you wash your face. To help you (and Vance, if he’s interested), I asked a few pros how they deal with eye makeup that’s difficult to remove. They say you’re on the right track with the double-cleansing — but you’ll also need an assist from micellar water.

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