I cannot find an eye makeup remover that does the trick. I wear black eyeliner; usually Giorgio Armani smooth stick eye pencil in Charcoal or MAC fluidline in Blacktrack (gel eyeliner). I think my real problem is my mascara; I love the stuff and it's my daily go-to product; Diorshow waterproof in their blackest shade. Merle Norman Luxiva has come the closest to getting it all off. I just bought a Neutrogena oil-free product; it doesn't do it. I've even tried straight olive oil to get the dang stuff off! I always wind up with black soot settling into the creases beneath my eyes the next day! Is it a technique thing? Do I need a new product? I would love to know what you lovely ladies do to get rid of raccoon eyes. ;)
Last night, I positively CAKED on the MAC Fluidline and Diorshow. I used the Purity made simple again and other than it burning like the Dickens, it *really* did work.
I am going to give the jojoba/castor oil and shea butter things are try just to see how they do for me. I'm not brave enough to try mouthwash. Sorry... but thanks for sharing your tip! :)
If you want an easy wipe to use, I love the Ponds brand micro dermabrasion makeup remover wipes. They are so gentle, also exfoliate and never break me out! Vaseline is also great for getting off makeup on the eyes if you don't want to do too much scrubbing ;]