It is super important to choose the right makeup remover because if you use one that is drying it'll counteract all the super hydrating moisturizers, serums and  masks that you use to treat your skin. Removing your makeup with a greasy formula can clog pores and leave a film on the skin, which will prevent other products from penetrating the skin.

There are three main characteristics we look out for when choosing a makeup remover. It should:

1. Removes all makeup residue
2. ​Doesn't leave you with clogged pores.
3. Leaves no oily residue on our beloved pillowcases.

We've reviewed the best Korean eye creams, eyeliners, and mascaras, now we are covering how to remove them!

Here are our top 10 favorite Korean eye makeup removers!

HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST KOREAN EYE MAKEUP REMOVER

THE BEST KOREAN EYE MAKEUP REMOVER

What makes a good eye makeup remover?

A recent study showed that more than one-third of women sleep with their eye makeup on at least twice a week. It’s not that they don’t know that leaving their makeup on overnight can be detrimental to their skin. They know this habit will cause wrinkles, make their eyelashes brittle, cause spots and dry out their skin. But sometimes you are just too lazy to take off your makeup at the end of the night. I've been there!  

Taking off your eye shadow, eye liner, and mascara can be difficult and time consuming. The scrubbing will not only irritate the sensitive skin around your eyelids, but can lead to your eyelashes falling out, eye infection, and the not so harmful but still irritating morning-after red eyes.

To avoid all these hassles, you need to only use the best eye makeup remover.

Here's what you should look out for when selecting an eye makeup remover:

It's gentle on the skin

Choosing an eye makeup remover that is gentle on the skin is key. Those with sensitive skin or sensitive eyes are more likely to benefit from makeup removers with natural ingredients do not cause eye irritation. Odorless makeup removers come in handy in some instances.

• Removes eye makeup easily

A good eye makeup remover should require little effort to remove eye makeup; no need for scrubbing. It should completely eliminate all traces of eye makeup.The Best Korean eye makeup removers are specially formulated to remove eye makeup residue with ease.

• Hydrates and improves skin elasticity

Use of substandard eye makeup removers will most likely contribute to the wear and tear of your skin. Select products containing ingredients that improve elasticity and hydrate skin and fight wrinkles, giving you youthful, glowing skin. Those with dry skin might prefer a cream or lotion-based makeup removal product that does a thorough job of removing makeup while simultaneously moisturizing the skin.

• Is not irritating 

Some eye makeup removers are rough and cause skin irritation. A good eye makeup remover should be gentle on all skin types and should contain anti-inflammatory ingredients.

• Natural Ingredients

The closer we stay to nature, the better. Eye makeup remover that contains natural ingredients is more friendly to your skin and eyes.

Go with trusted brands

You might be lost with all the choices of eye makeup removers on the market. The secret is to go for the highly recommended brands. Seek further guidance from a certified physician for extreme cases.

The differences between Korean and Western eye makeup removers

First things first, let’s look at what makes Korean eye makeup removers different from those manufactured by Western brands.

Emphasis on healthy skin rather than makeup

In the Korean beauty industry people spend more on skin care products than cosmetics. This has been as a result of the strong cultural philosophy that beauty begins with a healthy skin.The ideal state of skin in Korean is smooth, clear, dewy and luminous which is not easily achievable except with a consistent, effective skin care routine which is  common in Korea.

Layering and customization

Western beauty commonly has a three step beauty routine involving cleansing, toning, and moisturizing unlike the Korean beauty routine which can have more than ten routine steps! The Korean products are lightly formulated depending more on water, which is essential for providing skin moisture, rather than oil based products.

This elaborate multi-step approach gives you the ability to effectively customize your routine based on your skin’s daily needs, or to treat a specific skin concern.

Focus on skin hydration

Skin hydration is a central component of the Korean skin care approach. Hydration refers to moisture from water, as opposed to oils, and the idea that hydrated skin is healthy skin.

Well-hydrated skin functions better and is more resistant to outside factors like aging. In the short term, hydrated skin looks fresh, resilient, translucent and smooth.

Despite the fact that majority of the Korean skin care products embrace watery ingredients, there are also a notable number of oil based skin care products.

However, these products are applied sparingly to make the skin plump.

Differences in Makeup styles

Unlike the western brands, Korean makeup is formulated to give you an incandescent youthful, fresh and radiant look; whereas Western Brands feature a sun-kissed look with arched brows, contoured cheekbones, and full sultry lips.

Here are 5 obvious differences between the 2 makeup styles

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1. Eyebrows

The Korean prefers linear and broad brows leaving them with a youthful, innocent look. Lately, there is a trend towards slightly round shaped brows. Western women on the other hand, prefer a more defined and arched brow for a sexy and sophisticated look.

2. Skin

Korean women love dewy, glowing skin while Western women prefer matte skin, with contoured cheekbones and shimmery highlights on the high points of the face.

3. Lips

A gradient effect on the lips using bright pinks, corals, and reds is often seen on Korean women to give the appearance of sweet rosebud lips. Western women prefer lining their lips with a nude lip pencil and going over it with a matte, nude lipstick for a full and sexy pout.

4. Eyes

Korean women usually choose subtle and shimmery pink, peach or champagne shades for their eyelids. For eyeliner, they tend to only fill in the upper lash line with a brown or black eye pencil and extend it slightly outwards for naturally defined eyes. Western women tend to go for bolder smokey eyes and strong graphic cat eyes.

5. Eyelashes

Korean women prefer a more natural look with curled eyelashes with a coat or two of mascara. Western women however love super long, flirty eyelashes with tons of volume and impact.