A lot is expected of make-up removers these days.

As constant make-up innovations mean that women can get their hands on more intense formulations, and longer-lasting colours and powders, make-up removers are also expected to keep up and remove even the most stubborn of make-up.

For this reason, oil formulations are being introduced by more beauty houses as an efficient means of cleansing your face at the end of the day. The latest is from the Demaq line from L'Oreal Paris Dermo-Expertise. The Demaq expert is a line of make-up removers in four formulas that offer from two-in-one options to cleansing cloths that are good for women who can ill-afford to spend too much time on their beauty routine.

We liked the Elixir Concentrate Ultra Make-up Remover, which gently erases long-lasting make-up and leaves your skin feeling soft and supple. Its transparent oil-in-water emulsion contains a very high concentration of cleansing oils that ensure even waterproof mascara and long-hold lipstick and foundation can be taken off with little fuss. Gently rub a 50-cent sized amount with a little water into skin and onto lashes while your eyes are closed, and the gel remover is transformed into fluid lotion that removes make-up quite effortlessly and tones skin as well. Rinse off with water.

The Elixir Concentrate Ultra Make-up Remover gently erases long-lasting make-up and leaves your skin feeling soft and supple

But if you prefer a cleaner feel, the "Milk-to-Toner" 2-in-1 Make-up Remover may be an option for you. It is at first thick and creamy, but transforms into a translucent toning lotion upon contact with skin. When massaged into the skin, the creamy formulation releases water and oils to remove make-up. Wipe clean with a cotton wool. It is also suitable for removing lighter make-up.

There is also the Cashmere Milk Expert Make-up Remover, which does away with water during the make-up removal process. Containing twice as many the amount of remover oils than a traditional formula, Applied onto a cotton wool, massage the lotion into skin in circular movements to dissolve make-up before wiping clean.

And if you are really running short on time and running around, then the Ultra-Effective Make-up Removing Cloths will be a godsend. Its non-woven texture does not leave fluff on the skin, and a single cloth contains enough make-up remover to completely cleanse the face and eyes. We liked the non-drying seal which was easier to use than the usual stick-on seals and ensures that the wet wipes do not dry out.