Makeup removal is a serious drill, and even though I do not wear makeup daily, I have been wearing makeup more often lately due to social gatherings every other night. So, in this post, I will be sharing how I take off all my makeup in order to make sure my pores are not clogged and my skin gets to breathe when I go to bed.
1. Makeup Wipes
Makeup wipes are my first step of makeup removal as they take off the first layer of makeup so it is easier to carry on with deeper cleansing. I have been using makeup removing wipes for a couple years now and while previously, I had used the ones from Cool and Cool and even baby wipes, I decided to get a professional makeup brand this time. I had high hopes from L’Oreal Dermo-Expertise Renourish Cleansing Wipes, but these are not moist enough to break down much makeup, even though it reads on the pack these take makeup off in a single swipe. I only like them because they also claim to be anti-dryness and they live up to it. My skin flakes easily so it really is important for me to be conscious about skin care products. Nonetheless, I guess I will pick up another baby wipes next time as I like them a lot better. These costed 349 PKR in case you are wondering.
2. Micellar Water
These took the world by storm, especially when Bioderma came into existence. For a long time, everybody kept raving about them and I saw why when I got Bioderma myself. It is effortless and speedy. Thanks, heavens I got a buy-one-get-one-free deal so now that I am almost through with my first bottle, I have another in stock to last me another 8-10 months. I would love to try out more brands, but I am just afraid they might dry my skin out. Therefore, I will look out for the eye makeup removing ones. You can read my full review on Bioderma here.
3. Cleansing Milk and Toner
The last step for me usually is to cleanse my skin with a cleansing milk and I have stuck with Nivea for quite some time now. This helps in removing any last bits of makeup and putting the moisture back in my skin. To make sure there are no residues left, I go over with the complimentary toner or rosewater. The duo from Nivea for dry skin is really good and the best part is that the toner does not dry out my skin, unlike the ones I have used in the past.
4. Cotton Balls
I think the type of cotton balls you use is also very important. Gone are the days when I used unrefined or colourful cotton balls. I only use lint free cotton balls now and my favourite brand to pick is Pigeon. They are gentle on the skin and do not contain any chemicals, unlike the fancy coloured ones.
I like using my Peter thomas roth gel clenaser followed by with Sephora's miceller water! I feel like I get the best clean with those! I do like to use simple makeup remover wipes when I use fake lashes to gently loosen the glue before I take them off.
Oh yes, wipes are nice for loosening eyelash glue! 🙂 x
Lovely post, thanks for sharing! Nivea is my favourite!
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Looking at this, I think you'd love micellery water! (Don't know how to spell it, though!)
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Yes, it is great to take off the toughest of the makeup bits and it is an essential in my routine for it plays the main role. 🙂 x
I'm really lazy with my skin care and all I do is use a makeup wipe and then a moisturiser which is probably why my skin is in such bad condition haha, think I need to get my hands on some micellar water and toner!
A Litlle Bit Of Ghosiya
You should make sure you deep cleanse your skin when you wear makeup because otherwise it can clog your pores and cause breakouts. xx
I've heard some great things about bioderma and I can see why. I'd recomment you take a look at Essie Button and Amelia Liana on Youtube. They have some amazing make-up related videos and I think you'll love them. That's where i first heard about bioderma, which is why everytime I hear it, I think of them. lol
Nazira
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Essie was probably the first person I saw who talked about Bioderma, and then of course other UK bloggers and YouTubers. 🙂 x
Cleansers work way better than astringents when it comes to removing makeup. And i love using cotton balls rather than regular cotton. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Astringents don't really even suit my skin type so yeah cleansers all the way! 🙂 x
cleansing is really necessary part for fresh skin i am still in hunt for a good cleansing milk for my combination bit acne skin helpful post
Thank you! 🙂 x
I totally agree with your opinion on baby wipes then these professional ones. I also love nivea cleansing milk 🙂
GlamupGirls
I haven't seen much of a difference yet. x
Great post Jadirah. I usually remove my makeup using Bioderma sensibio but if am out of that, I prefer using nivea visage cleansing milk. I will look for these lint free cotton balls. They seem great for the skin.
You should totally look out for them! 🙂 x
Bioderma is my holy grail makeup remover. Love it!
It is the best thing in my makeup removing arsenal! 🙂 x
Great post jadirah thanks for sharing 🙂
You're welcome. 🙂 x
I've heard some good things about micellar water and I think it's time for me to try it :))
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I love it because it has made makeup removal so speedy! You should give it a go too! 🙂 x
Loreal cleaning wipes are my favorite 🙂
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Oh, too bad they didn't work out for me. x
Believe it or not I STILL havent been able to try Bioderma!
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Maliha Rao / Red Alice Rao
Lady, you are missing out! :O Get it asap! I love Bioderma because it makes life 10x easier! 🙂 x
I bought my first micellar water and I can't wait to film the haul next week!
Ayre
Can't wait to see! 😀 x