This cleanser takes off all of my makeup, inlcuding waterproof (Volum Express) mascara. I have combo skin and it feels clean after washing it with this, and not stripped at all. My eye area doesnt feel dry either (hurray!) I loved Clinique's Wash Away Gel CLeanser because it also took off all of my makeup, and I bought this to see if it could sub for it. It def. does, and I like it alot :)