Picture this: It’s the end of the night, and you’ve wobbled home in your painfully narrow high heels (unless you gave up entirely and decided to take them off). The warmth of your bed is calling your name, and nothing is going to deter you from curling up under the covers, not even that drunk text you sent an hour ago — that’s tomorrow’s problem.
But, just as you’re about to hop into bed, you quickly realise that you still have your makeup on. Eye makeup, foundation, concealer, pretty much the works, and while it’s tempting to ignore the feeling of makeup that’s been on for hours, your guilty conscience tells you to wash your face. Your skin deserves that much.
Removing your makeup can be a tough decision after a long night, however, the process can be quick and easy, as long as you’re using the right products. Here are our favourite makeup removers to ensure your skin is squeaky clean before you head to bed.
BIODERMA Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil is a makeup-removing cleansing oil with micellar technology to gently cleanse the skin. It has an oil-to-milk texture that glides on the skin and provides a sensorial cleansing experience. The double-action micellar technology alongside the oil base provides frictionless cleansing to effectively remove makeup, pollution and impurities while soothing and strengthening the skin.
Antipodes Grapeseed Butter Cleanser is a luscious facial butter cleanser to leave your complexion feeling divinely fresh and deeply cleansed. Soften your skin with this organic cleanser for face using nourishing cacao butter and soothing olive and harakeke oils. Lavender and blue chamomile partner to calm and cleanse sensitive skin, while hibiscus bloom gently exfoliates. An exfoliating cleanser that softens and moisturises, while acting as a gentle makeup remover. Certified vegetarian and certified organic.
Clarins Cleansing Micellar Water is a fresh micellar water enriched with the Gentle Complex from Le Domaine Clarins (organic yellow gentian and organic lemon balm) that cleanses in one simple step while respecting skin microbiota. It also removes makeup residue and pollution particles.
Dermalogica PreCleanse is a plant-based cleansing oil forms the first step of a double cleansing regime. It thoroughly melts layers of excess sebum, sunscreen, waterproof make-up, environmental pollutants and residual skin products that build-up during the day. It contains olive oil to smooth and soften skin, apricot kernel oil to soothe irritation, nourish and moisturise the skin and borage seed oil, which is widely used for treating inflammation, eczema, dehydration and scaliness. It also contains vitamin E oil, a rich antioxidant that helps minimise lipid peroxidation in the skin and improves skin smoothness and softness.
Garnier Micellar Cleansing Milky Water is a cleansing water that hydrates and comforts dry, sensitive skin. Garnier combines the efficacy and lightness of micellar cleansing water with a touch of milk for cleansed, makeup free and hydrated skin. With just one cotton pad and without rubbing, Garnier Micellar Cleansing Milky Water removes impurities and make-up without drying out skin.
Glow Lab Facial Wipes are a soothing blend of natural oils and extracts that gently removes oil, pollution and makeup, with no need for rinsing. Marigold extracts, rosehip and almond oils, rich in omegas 3, 6 and 9, hydrate, firm and protect the skin barrier. Calming aloe vera and cucumber extracts reduce skin irritation and puffiness.
