How to remove makeup? Our good advice
How to remove makeup? Our good advice
Coralie Techer
Micellar water, oils, two-phase solutions, butters, creams… By hand or with a makeup remover wipe? Before going to sleep or when you wake up? To make sure you use the right cotton wool, here are some tips to make sure you don’t miss your makeup removal moment.
In the world of beauty, there is one rule that everyone must respect: remove makeup properly . Why? We already know it more or less, but it is good to remember it.
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Why is it important to remove makeup?
- First of all, it's definitely not pleasant to go to bed with a nest of bacteria on your skin. Removing your makeup, an essential step in your beauty routine, allows your skin to free itself from the layer of dirt that has accumulated throughout the day and is retained in the particles of your makeup. You should know that at night, your skin renews itself when you sleep. Your pores open as much as possible to allow your skin to breathe. It absorbs absolutely everything that's on the surface (which is why it's recommended to apply your skincare at night).
- Secondly, the make-up removal phase allows you to act as a treatment depending on the make-up remover chosen and adapted to your skin type.
- Thirdly, there is nothing more satisfying after a long and hard day! The moment of removing makeup is also a moment just for you. You can make it a real relaxing ritual with music, small candles or incense. You can take advantage of it to do your facial massage , with an oil or a makeup remover butter that you apply with your fingers in circular movements.
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How to choose the right makeup remover?
There are tons of makeup removers out there. From micellar water (slightly harsh for sensitive skin) to makeup remover butters and vegetable oils. The best thing to do is to choose what best suits your skin type. Combination, oily or dry? Make a diagnosis to find the most effective makeup remover. Each skin type has its own.
Makeup remover oils are excellent for removing makeup in an eco-friendly way and without the risk of damaging your skin, whatever its nature. They still suffer from nasty prejudices that claim that they are not suitable for combination to oily skin, but no! Vegetable oil (cold-pressed), provided it is well cleaned with a neutral soap (Aleppo soap style) does not leave any greasy finish, it acts as a moisturizer and even solves impurity problems (jojoba oil works miracles). Be careful, however, to choose your makeup remover oil carefully. Avocado oil, for example, is a little too rich and should be avoided for oily skin with problems but is perfect for dry skin.
Makeup remover butters are the solution for those who want to easily transport their makeup remover. Ideally slippable in a handbag, they can be applied with fingers (previously cleaned) on a damp face and are extremely effective in removing even the most stubborn makeup residue. No more excuses for missing the makeup removal step, even when you're sleeping off! Makeup remover butter is even suitable for oily skin types.
The makeup remover glove is the "magic" guarantee of this selection. We dreamed of it, the beauty industry made it: a glove that does not require any makeup remover product and that can be reused as desired. How does it work? Made of a microfiber fabric that catches the slightest particle of makeup and dirt, you simply need to moisten it to be able to use it. We go gently so as not to damage the skin too much! It is the zero waste, eco-responsible and practical guarantee.
Emulsions allow instant purification of the skin! In addition to being fun (it is generally an oil that becomes foam on contact with water), makeup remover emulsions act gently for a silky touch and deep cleansing. It is applied using a makeup remover wipe (reusable), with your fingers or with your cleansing brush.
The right steps to take when removing makeup
Perfect makeup removal is a real ritual that requires following a few steps in order to be perfectly executed!
Start with the eyes
This is the most delicate part of the face. Removing eye makeup requires special attention. Especially since they are often loaded with makeup between the different layers of eye shadow, liner or waterproof mascara, we would be tempted to go for it with a pressure washer... But especially not! We proceed gently and with an adapted solution. Oils are perfect because they are gentle and natural, not to mention that they can easily be applied with the fingers to avoid irritation of the eye contour.
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Don't forget the mouth
The mouth is probably the part of the face that we least think about removing makeup... And yet! Used all day long, it deserves to be pampered. Depending on the type of lipstick applied, we will choose a gentle makeup remover such as butter or milk, in order to remove the last traces of red on the lips. If it is a stubborn lip ink (the tattoo effect is great at mealtimes but in the evening it quickly becomes annoying) we opt for oil, a radical solution!
We're taking it easy
Even if it remains less fragile than the eye contour, the skin of the face is generally sensitive. Easily subject to irritation if you rub a little too hard, it can also wrinkle prematurely under repeated friction… When you opt for the wipe, the soaked cotton or the make-up remover glove, you must be extra vigilant in order to perform each gesture gently. A real surgeon's job!
We conclude with a good cleaning
No, removing makeup is not cleansing in itself. After this step, it is important to clean your face either with neutral soap or with a dermatologically adapted gel or lotion, in order to remove stubborn dirt residue and, above all, to remove the makeup remover from the skin. No matter what type of makeup remover is used (even with a glove), the cleansing step is not to be skipped !
We tone up
Now that your skin is fresh and ready for the night, we perfect the make-up removal moment by spritzing your skin with floral water or a toning lotion. Packed with benefits for the skin, floral water (or hydrosol) clarifies the complexion, helps with cell regeneration, soothes and hydrates the skin. It's the ideal conclusion for preserved skin
We finish by applying your facial skincare routine . For pampered and radiant skin when you wake up, don't forget to apply your facial serum, eye contour serum and night cream!