How To Remove Makeup (Proper Guide)

How many of you use makeup every day? But are you as diligent with taking it off every evening? You really should be, because sleeping in your makeup is bad for your skin. However, we all know that sometimes we get home after a long day, we feel tired and then we find out that we ran out of makeup remover. Well, thankfully there are other ways of cleansing your face and removing makeup that work just as well. Here are some of the best ways to remove makeup.

How To Remove Eye Makeup

There are many products out there that will help you remove eye makeup but one thing you should always keep in mind is to do it gently. The skin around your eye is very delicate and you never want to rub or pull on it. So whether you’re using makeup remover, hydrophilic oil, cream cleansers or just good old coconut oil, remember to be a genre in this area and let the products soak instead of rubbing vigorously.

How To Remove Waterproof Mascara

You’ll need a special makeup remover for waterproof mascara. They’re usually oil-based and feel a bit greasy on your skin. However, they do a great job dissolving the stubborn waterproof mascara. If you don’t have a special makeup remover for waterproof makeup – you can try using an oil (olive or coconut are the safest), it usually works well for removing waterproof mascara. A cream cleanser is an option too.

How To Remove Makeup With Soap And Water

There’s plenty of makeup products that can just be washed off with soap and water or a simple face wash. Sure, you won’t be able to take off waterproof mascara or foundation that’s marketed as 24-hour stay or longer with just soap and water, but tinted moisturiser and a light coat of regular mascara will easily come off with just good old soap and water. Just wash your face as normal, but be gentle, don’t rub vigorously, especially around the eyes, instead let the soap work its magic by lightly massaging it and rinse with water.