Take The Day Off™ Makeup Remover For Lids, Lashes & Lips

Clinique Take The Day Off™ Makeup Remover For Lids, Lashes & Lips is the bi-phase remover you reach for when the eye and lip makeup you put on was built to stay put. Clinique describes it as a go-to formula that lifts stubborn, long-wearing colour away without pulling at the delicate skin around the eyes. It is oil-free, and the brand states it leaves no residue behind on the skin.

What it actually does

• Takes off long-wear eye and lip makeup. Clinique says the formula breaks down makeup designed to last all day — including waterproof mascara.
• No tugging. The brand describes it as tug-free, so you are not dragging a cotton pad back and forth across the lash line and lid to shift pigment.
• Built for the eye area specifically. Clinique states the formula is non-irritating and non-stinging — the two things that usually make people give up on an eye remover.
• Oil-free, and nothing left behind. According to the brand, it clears makeup without leaving a film on the lids or lashes.
• Formulated without parabens, sulfates and phthalates.

How to use

1. Shake the bottle first. This is a two-phase formula — it needs mixing before every use or it will not work properly.
2. Soak a cotton ball. Do not be stingy; a dry pad is what causes tugging.
3. Work on one eye at a time. Lay the cotton ball over the closed lid and let it sit for a few seconds so the makeup has time to loosen.
4. Sweep downward. Wipe in downward strokes rather than scrubbing. Reach for a fresh cotton ball and repeat if any colour is still sitting on the lashes.
5. Use a separate pad for lips. A new cotton ball or a tissue for lipstick keeps pigment away from the eye area.
6. Rinse with cool water when you are finished.

Clinique's own routine tip: follow the remover by massaging Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm into dry skin, then finish with Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ (both sold separately).

Questions

Will it shift waterproof mascara?

Yes — Clinique specifically calls out waterproof mascara as something this formula is able to break down. Let the soaked cotton ball rest on closed lashes for a few seconds before you wipe, rather than rubbing straight away.

Why do I have to shake it?

The two layers separate while the bottle sits still. Shaking blends them so each cotton ball picks up the full formula — skip this step and the remover will feel far less effective.

Does it replace my cleanser?

No. It is a dedicated remover for lids, lashes and lips. Clinique's suggested order is this first, then a cleansing step, then moisturiser.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Pieces already on our shelves move at the fast end of that window; anything we bring in for you sits nearer the other end. Working days exclude weekends and official holidays, and we will message you if anything is delayed.

How can I pay, and what if it arrives damaged?

We accept credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets — there is no cash on delivery. Returns are accepted for defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery. Once we have verified the issue, your refund goes back to the original payment method within 15–30 days.