diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index fab2bfa..44d73e3 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 # Changes to normalize.css
 
+### HEAD
+
+* Remove `::placeholder` styles due to a bug in Edge.
+
 ### 4.2.0 (June 30, 2016)
 
 * Correct the `line-height` in all browsers.
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 34dc26c..8925f89 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -105,6 +105,10 @@ addresses these issues without removing the benefits of search inputs (e.g.
 showing past searches). Safari (but not Chrome) will clip the cancel button on
 when it has padding (and `textfield` appearance).
 
+#### `::placeholder`
+
+In Edge, placeholders will disappear on `relative` or `absolute` positioned
+`<input>` elements if you use `opacity` less than `1` due to a [bug](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/platform/issues/3901363/).
 
 ## Contributing
 
diff --git a/normalize.css b/normalize.css
index 5250b74..8fd6326 100644
--- a/normalize.css
+++ b/normalize.css
@@ -402,15 +402,6 @@ textarea {
   -webkit-appearance: none;
 }
 
-/**
- * Correct the text style of placeholders in Chrome, Edge, and Safari.
- */
-
-::-webkit-input-placeholder {
-  color: inherit;
-  opacity: 0.54;
-}
-
 /**
  * 1. Correct the inability to style clickable types in iOS and Safari.
  * 2. Change font properties to `inherit` in Safari.