MAC Gently Off Eye and Lip Makeup Remover Review and How to Use it
By Contributor: Anuya
You wake up in the morning and smell the coffee. You get fresh and plan your outfit. Then comes the most exciting part – MAKEUP! You go through the day checking yourself out in the mirror every chance you get to ensure nothing is out of place. Eventually the pressure of work takes over. You get home and you see yourself in the mirror and stop short of screaming out of fear. On such days I wish my makeup would magically disappear at the end of the day. So after trying a whole bunch of affordable but disappointing makeup removers I gave up and went to MAC. I was shopping for my bridal trousseau and thought I finally deserve some MAC products. My review is on MAC Gently Off Eye and Lip Makeup Remover along with a short demo.
MAC Claims: Oil and water do mix, for twice the impact – just shake. A dual-phase, easy-does-it formula that sweeps off even tenacious waterproof mascara and lip colour. Absolutely gentle; suitable for all. Cucumber extract soothes, Damascus Rose flower water refreshes. No need to rinse. Read more here
MAC Gently Off Eye and Lip Makeup Remover Review
My Review:
Keeping aside the cost, this is the best eye makeup remover I’ve used. Most of the products tend to sting my eye and being a contact lens wearer, I have to be extra careful of what I use. MAC Gently Off does not sting one bit. It removes every trace of eye and lip makeup no matter how longwearing it is!
How to use MAC Gently Off Eye and Lip Makeup Remover?
Now I took time to develop my technique to use it. At first, I vigorously rubbed the cotton ball on my lashes to get the mascara out. Needless to say, I ended up with panda eyes. With time, I realized that the product does everything for you. All you need to do is soak a cotton pad and place it on your eye for about 15-20 seconds (in case you are wearing heavy makeup) and then gently swipe downwards. It pulls off everything from liner to mascara. You may have to go back another time to get more product in case you feel there’s still a little makeup left on your eye.
Mac Gently Off Eye and Lip Makeup Remover demo
Even though it gives you the option of not rinsing, I still go ahead and cleanse my face before starting my night time skin routine. Given that I have oily skin, the slight greasy feeling this remover leaves behind isn’t something I like. But it is not something a wet wipe cannot take care of. I have acne-prone skin and this did not break me out at all even when I used it on my face.
Packaging: The packaging is a sturdy and leak proof bottle. The liquid needs to be shaken vigorously before use and the bottle dispenses the product quite easily onto a cotton ball or pad.
I took some Swatches of longwearing and waterproof products and here is the result after first swipe
Mac Gently Off Eye and Lip Makeup Remover demo before after
In second swipe – there’s just a slight hint of the lipstick
The Good about MAC Gently Off Eye and Lip Makeup Remover:
Works on all kind of products – waterproof, washable, longwearing etc
Does not sting the eye or lips
Tolerable fragrance
Spill proof packaging
Does not affect acne-prone skin
The bad MAC Gently Off Eye and Lip Makeup Remover:
Expensive
Can be used only with cotton balls or pads not tissues
Mac Gently Off Eye and Lip Makeup Remover reviAfter shaking it a bit
Price: Rs.1400
VNA Rating: 5/5
Conclusion: MAC Gently Off Eye and Lip Makeup Remover is great. I would definitely repurchase this unless I find something equally good and within budget. I believe in using good quality makeup products since I wear makeup every day. I’m quite happy with this makeup remover and do recommend it.
Yep! I’ve tried that as well. Personally I found it slightly oily and had to work with it until last bit of makeup came off. But it definitely does the job .Thanks for your comment :)
Hi Nivedita. You’re right. Since I wear lenses I’m all the more careful about my eyes – makeup and makeup-removal. But this paying the price for this is worth it:)
I wear heavy makeup every day and need something like this which can take off my eye makeup gently… thanks for sharing this wonderful review ! I’ll surely give it a try .
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I have used this at store, this sounds a good one.. :)
very nice and detail review :D
Thanks Sharmistha! Glad you liked it. BTW, I really like your name:)
I wuld love to try these only thing pinch is price.. 1400 for a makeup remover :(
I know! The price can pinch a little. Had to save up before I splurged at MAC! Hope you do try it:)
One more thing try Maybelline remover, even I find most of makeup remover sting my eyes however Maybelline doesn’t
Yep! I’ve tried that as well. Personally I found it slightly oily and had to work with it until last bit of makeup came off. But it definitely does the job .Thanks for your comment :)
Oh my!! This looks awesome! but it’s so expensive. But good for you since you wear lens, you need to be extra gentle I guess.
Hi Nivedita. You’re right. Since I wear lenses I’m all the more careful about my eyes – makeup and makeup-removal. But this paying the price for this is worth it:)
Works great. But it is expensive.
Sounds really great. I usually use the MAC Cleanse Off Oil.
Great. How do you compare that with Gently-off? I might want to go for that next!
this seems like a great makeup remover. You’ve reviewed it so well love!
Thank you Lisha:) HOpe you try it too!
I wear heavy makeup every day and need something like this which can take off my eye makeup gently… thanks for sharing this wonderful review ! I’ll surely give it a try .
Me too, I wear waterproof and long wearing stuff on my eyes (and contacts). Do try this out and leave a comment here when you do:) thanks!
Great product :)
YES it is:)
i have used this and love it too…recently bought clinique one and that one is great too!
Is it? I’ve heard good things about it. Take the day off one, right?
This sounds good but it is so expensive compared to the other removers :(
I know….the price is a tad scary but let me tell you, it is worth it.
wow!! This seems great but price tag is too high for me!!
I hope you do try it someday:) Thanks for your comment.
such bright and clear pics anuya! and welcome to VNA :)
Thank you Anshita for this opportunity. Appreciate it:)
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Thanks again for the post.Much thanks again. Fantastic.