Even if you wash with a facial cleanser regularly, if you’re left with streaks of mascara and eyeliner under your eyes, your eye makeup removal process needs an overhaul. The skin around your eyes is super-delicate, so it’s important to be gentle when removing your mascara, eyeliner, and eye shadow and to use cleansers and makeup removers that are actually meant for removing eye makeup. Keep reading to find out why it’s so important to wipe your eye makeup off before bed and how to do so gently yet effectively.
WHY YOU SHOULD REMOVE YOUR EYE MAKEUP BEFORE BED
Of course, it’s always tempting to get under the covers after a long day and skip washing your face. But even if you don’t have the energy for any other part of your nighttime skin care routine, you should take off your makeup to avoid clogged pores, which can lead to breakouts. The good news is that removing your eye makeup properly is easy and shouldn’t cut into how much time you have for sleeping.
HOW TO REMOVE YOUR EYE MAKEUP WITH MICELLAR WATER
Like we said, when it comes to taking off your eye makeup, being gentle is key. Enter micellar water, a French favorite cleanser that is now gaining popularity worldwide and for good reason. Micellar water is powered by tiny micelles oil molecules suspended in water. These molecules act like a magnet to help lift dirt, oil, and makeup residue up and away from the skin. Basically, micellar water is a lazy girl’s dream: There’s no rinsing or harsh rubbing required!
Want to try micellar water but never used it before? Well, it turns out it’s really easy! Start by saturating a cotton pad with the cleansing liquid, then hold the pad over your closed eye for a few seconds before wiping to remove your eye makeup. Finally, to get completely clean, wipe the pad over the rest of your face.
HOW TO REMOVE YOUR EYE MAKEUP WITH MAKEUP WIPES
In addition to micellar water, makeup removing towelettes are another great, easy option for removing stubborn eye makeup. Working out at night? Toss a pack in your bag so you can swipe everything off before you hit the gym! Too tired to make it to the bathroom before bed? Keep a pack on your nightstand for easy access! Simply open the pack and gently wipe a towelette around your eye area and the rest of your face. Like micellar water, there’s no rinsing required so even if you’ve had a late night, no excuses! Just remember to reseal the pack to prevent the remaining towelettes from drying out. It’s that easy.
WHAT TO DO AFTER YOU REMOVE YOUR EYE MAKEUP
We get it. Some nights, you’re just going to be too tired to do anything after taking off your makeup. But it is important to establish a daily nighttime beauty routine if you want to keep your complexion happy. If you want to get in on the double cleansing skin trend, try using a rinse-off cleanser after you take off your eye makeup. Reach for a cleanser that won’t over-dry your skin. Then complete the rest of your routine.
