Mastering the art of makeup removal is no less important than learning how to put on makeup well. Indeed, largely thanks to proper removal of cosmetics, women's skin can remain young, healthy and fresh longer. That is why the beauty industry offers an incredible amount of all kinds of products: gels and foams, creams and emulsions, mousses and tonics, milk and micellar water... Such variety is simply breathtaking! It’s no wonder that women are confused and don’t know how to choose the best remedy for removing makeup.
Features of choosing makeup removers
There are not many rules for makeup removal, but they are all very important. Firstly, you need to remove your makeup every day, no matter how tired you are in the evening. Secondly, the procedure must be carried out carefully, following the massage lines and without stretching the skin. Thirdly, a product for removing cosmetics (remover) must ideally cope with the main task and suit the skin type.
The beauty industry offers a huge selection of products in various formats, among which the most popular are:
- Mousses, foams and gels- products with a foaming consistency based on surfactants. Due to ease of use, they often serve as a universal basic makeup remover for every day. for all skin types.
- Milk, creams- products with a creamy consistency. Provide a soft effect and additional care, therefore they are recommended for removing makeup for girls with dry and sensitive skin, especially in the autumn-winter period.
- Micellar water- a liquid product whose action is based on microparticles - micelles. Contains a small amount of soft surfactants + a number of additives (oils, emulsifiers), does not foam. Almost odorless and does not require rinsing. Suitable for makeup removal problematic and sensitive skin, removes perfectly eye makeup.
- Hydrophilic oils and balms- the first stage of multi-stage Asian facial cleansing. Due to their oil-rich composition, they literally dissolve cosmetics and impurities, but require the subsequent use of a cleanser (foam, gel, etc.). Contrary to myths, hydrophilic oils are also suitable for oily skin.
A separate group consists eye makeup removers. They are gentle on thin skin and contain additional components that effectively remove mascara and eyeliner. As a rule, such removers undergo ophthalmological control and are safe for the mucous membranes of the eyes.
Note! Waterproof cosmetics can only be removed with special products! Conventional removers will only abrade the skin and create a “panda effect.” Read the packaging - it usually directly states whether the product copes with long-lasting cosmetics. Most often, two-phase liquids and various hydrophilic compositions are capable of this.
The best makeup removers (according to experts and ordinary users) designed for different types leather - in our rating. We assessed the effectiveness of popular removers, ease of use, gentleness on the skin and cost-effectiveness.
Particles of dust and dirt, cosmetics and the touch of hands - imagine what our skin experiences throughout the day. Unfortunately, we are unable to improve the environmental situation in the city. However, paying special attention to cleansing your skin at the end of the day is quite simple - you just need to choose the right makeup remover and never skip this evening ritual.
"Faberlic"
Network marketing has long been a part of our lives, and many people continue to buy products from catalogs. Representatives of the fair sex prefer cosmetics, so our review included two popular brands “Faberlic” and “Mary Kay”.
“Double effect” - eye makeup remover “Faberlic”. Customer reviews give him high marks. The “winter” new product is a two-phase product consisting of aqueous and oil solutions.
According to the manufacturer's promises, “Double Effect” does not contain synthetic fragrances, which means it is suitable for sensitive skin. The product perfectly removes any makeup, and the aqueous solution containing aloe juice and allantoin moisturizes and accelerates cell regeneration.
In general, the eye makeup remover at home with Faberlic oils copes with the task. If, according to the instructions, you apply a cotton pad to your eyelashes for 1-2 minutes, the mascara will be removed quite quickly. Reviews note that after use there remains a slight sensation of an oil film on the face.
In addition, representatives of the fair sex are attracted by the cost of the product: 270 rubles for a 145 ml bottle.
"Mary Kay"
The next hero of our review was the Mary Kay low-fat eye makeup remover. The American brand's specialists used polyoxamer 184, dimethicone and cyclohexazyloxane as the main cleaning components.
The light pink bottle contains a two-phase liquid that easily removes makeup and softens delicate skin. The manufacturer states that the product has successfully passed clinical trials and has been approved by ophthalmologists.
Effectively removes eye makeup;
Compatible with contact lenses;
No fragrances.
High price (850 rubles for 110 ml);
Inconvenient dispenser;
Feeling of an oily film on the skin.
Reviews
About half of customers report an allergic reaction to Mary Kay eye makeup remover. Photos of reddened mucous membranes, irritation around the eye and even inflammation of the cornea, presented in reviews, draw our attention to the composition.
Unsafe silicones and preservatives, which are indicated in the list of ingredients of the two-phase liquid, can worsen the condition of the skin, cause allergies or the formation of “blackheads”. Some girls report slight tingling and tears, while others are forced to seek qualified help. According to experts, Mary Kay is not suitable for those with sensitive skin.
Vichy
Many girls and women avoid two-phase products due to the oil content. The oily film on the face has to be removed using other means, which increases the time for evening rituals.
Gentle cleansing, reduction of puffiness and moisturizing of the eyelid skin is promised by the “Vichy” eye makeup remover. Reviews of the brand recommend Purete Thermale liquid due to the absence of parabens and oils.
In the list of active components:
Panthenol (moisturizing);
Purete Thermale is a gentle makeup remover that does not dry out the skin and does a good job main task. According to the fair sex, lotion has only two drawbacks: price and wasteful consumption.
L'Oreal
At first glance, ordinary soap is suitable for removing cosmetics, and many girls do not complicate their lives by choosing the best product. However, soap definitely won’t cope with waterproof makeup, and the feeling of tightness and dryness after the procedure is unlikely to make you happy.
An effective product at an affordable price can be easily found in the L’Oreal line. It's about about another two-phase liquid that removes stubborn makeup well and is not inferior to more expensive competitors.
- Price. A bottle (volume 125 ml) will cost about 250 rubles.
- Efficiency.
- Delicate texture and aroma.
- Uniform flow of both phases.
Flaws:
- Oil film. After using the product, reviews note the appearance of a film on the skin, which must be eliminated using foam or gel for washing. For this reason, L’Oreal is only used to remove eye makeup.
- Compound. Interestingly, the list of components is practically no different from a similar Mary Kay product. It is not surprising that customers choose a budget product.
La Roche
Looking for the best eye makeup remover? Reviews recommend paying attention to another “pharmacy” brand.
The main ingredient in all La Roche products is healing and Toleriane is no exception.
Polysorbate 20;
Non-ionic surfactant;
Thermal water;
Sodium salt of hyaluronic acid;
Corn flower extract;
Allantoin.
La Roche makeup remover is in disposable sterile packaging - this is especially convenient when traveling, because ordinary bottles take up a lot of space and can spill.
The ideal remedy
According to customer reviews, not for sensitive eyes better means than Tolerian. The composition is used in ophthalmic surgery, so the risk of irritation or redness is minimized.
Despite the effectiveness of the makeup remover liquid and the impeccable reputation of the brand, many girls and women can afford it. The package contains 30 plastic ampoules (5 ml volume) - 150 ml. will cost approximately 950-1000 rubles.
Clinique
Another manufacturer trusted by customers is Clinique. lipstick, liquid eyeliner - Take The Day Off Makeup Remover will cope with any cosmetics.
For the fair sex, the name Clinique is associated with the famous skin cleansing system, so there is no doubt about the quality of the rest of the products. The entire brand collection undergoes multiple clinical tests - all kinds of creams, lotions, gels and decorative cosmetics in isolated cases cause allergies.
Reputation + composition
Take The Day Off Makeup Remover, like many of the liquids in our review, is two-phase. Before use, the bottle must be shaken so that the halves are combined.
Traditionally, Clinique products are free of dyes and fragrances, disreputable preservatives and alcohol. The unique formula is a mixture of water, silicones and mild solvents. Makeup is removed quite easily, without rubbing or stretching the skin.
The main disadvantage of American brand cosmetics is the high price. Makeup remover (volume 125 ml) will cost 1500-1700 rubles. Luckily, Clinique is one of the few manufacturers that produces mini formats.
Separately, it is worth noting the lid, which opens with an additional press. This way, the liquid is unlikely to spill in your cosmetic bag or become a toy for your baby.
ChocoLatte
Every year, domestic manufacturers become more competitive - many customers prefer natural “Siberian” cosmetics.
All ChocoLatte products are created on the basis of unique developments by biotechnologists and biochemists of the Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Siberian Branch). Instead of a long list of ingredients, including the “periodic table”, they use natural oils, honey, plant extracts and extracts, lecithin, polysaccharides and wax.
To cleanse your face, ChocoLatte experts suggest using weightless shakes: “Lavender”, “Pink”, “Cornflower Blue” and “Rosemary”. If you are looking for a natural and very gentle eye makeup remover at home, pay attention to Shake Pink.
The aroma of the shake is not at all similar to a rose, which once again indicates the absence of fragrances. Customer reviews note pleasant herbal notes. Despite the absence of silicones and preservatives, ChocoLatte copes well with any makeup and does not irritate the mucous membranes.
As for the price, the shake can be classified as a budget product. 100 ml bottle. in the official online store it will cost about 240 rubles.
Welcome everyone to my blog!
Today I want to tell you about Dnc! makeup remover tonic. Although it is marketed as a makeup remover, I simply use it as a toner after cleansing. Let's begin!
PACKAGING, APPEARANCE
The tonic is packed in a very beautiful box made of thick cardboard with a green leaf on it. The tonic itself is in a 170 ml transparent plastic bottle.
Here we describe the method of application and possible pleasant “consequences” from using the tonic))).
And now the most important thing - the bottle! Just look at this beauty ^^. Initially it had a flip top cap, but I screwed on my own dispenser. This way it’s much more economical to spend, and it’s also more convenient - the tonic won’t spill anywhere.
I used this much product in a month (a little less than half). At the same time, I didn’t skimp on it; at one time I need 10-11 pumps of the dispenser. I use it every day, morning and evening. I apply it to both the face and neck. I also wipe my eyes)). That is, it will definitely be enough for 2 months, but if you try, you can stretch it out for 3.
SMELL, COLOR
The product smells of rosemary and chamomile. But rosemary still dominates greatly. I really like this smell!. I generally love herbal scents)). Tonic color is blue. By the way, when applied to the face, it starts to feel a little cold. This continues for about 5 minutes.
COMPOUND:
Natural, but not entirely)). As I understand it, Peg 40 is the component that removes cosmetics. Peg is necessary for mixing fat-soluble active ingredients and essential oils with aqueous components.
But it is not a natural component. It may contain harmful contaminants, including:
1) Ethylene oxide (increases the incidence of uterine and breast cancer and leukemia and brain cancer)
2) Dioxane (
irritates the eyes and respiratory tract, and is also suspected of affecting the central nervous system, liver and kidneys.
Although there is a lot of controversy on the Internet about the harm and benefits of this component...
MY APPLICATION EXPERIENCE:
First of all, I tested the toner as a makeup remover. Before that, I wrote a review of hydrophilic oil from DNS, where I painted night elf war paint on my face. I decided that here I needed to conduct testing in the same vein)). This time I chose the makeup of the characters Pharah and Div from the game Overwatch. I play these characters myself, they are some of my favorites. Here's what they look like:
Farrah either has makeup or a tattoo under her eye (I don’t know for sure). This is the eye of Horus.
Wadjet (Udjat, also the eye of Ra or eye of Horus) - ancient Egyptian symbol, left falcon eye god Mountain, who was knocked out in his fight with Seth. Right eye of Horus symbolized the Sun, and the left eye- The moon, its damage was explained by the phases of the moon.
Of course, it turned out a little crooked, but I still managed to draw this symbol with shadows. And only later did I see in the photo that the stick on the right had been “taken a little in the wrong direction.” I applied the shadow in two layers. The eyeshadows used were from Kiki. And they were already a little “stale” for me. Apparently that’s why they didn’t succumb to the tonic.
Moreover, I note that the mascara came off very easily! The mascara I used was Vivienne Sabo. Not waterproof.
In general, in the end I freaked out and washed off the shadows with hydrofil so as not to torment my eyes.
Later it was Diva's turn. I don’t know what those triangles on her face mean, but I like them)):
Now my make-up. These shadows came off easily with just one cotton pad. I simply divided the disc into two halves, it’s more convenient for me to remove makeup. I applied the shadows the same way, in two layers. Essence eyeshadow brand:
I should also note that before applying the shadows, there was a tone cream and powder on the skin. That is, the toner washed away 4 layers of makeup!)). Of course, you still need to wash your face after it, because this is a makeup remover, not a cleanser)).
And now I’ll consider it as a tonic. After application, you feel a slight coldness, this gives the skin freshness. Even if you don’t use anything (cream, serum) after applying the toner, it still provides good hydration and you don’t feel any dryness. But maybe it depends on your skin type. I have oily skin and it's comfortable for me. Dry may protest. Also, with tonic, inflammation goes away faster, and so does peeling! The photo shows the face before and after using the product. The difference is 3 days. I didn’t apply anything to my face other than tonic, for the frequency of the experiment. He may not be able to cope with larger pimples, but he can definitely handle small ones.
To summarize, I want to say that this tonic is excellent for removing makeup. At least not waterproof. It is also important to say that the price of the product is only 159 rubles on the dnc trading website!!.
I will continue to use this product specifically for toning the skin, since I already have a favorite product to get rid of traces of makeup - DNC hydrophilic oil.
Effectively cleansing the skin of makeup, sweat and dust is a very important step in daily care behind the face. The modern cosmetics industry produces many products for this purpose: gels and foams, creams, oils, milks and creams, lotions. The latter are especially popular.
What it is?
Lotions are liquid care products cosmetical tools for the skin, in which beneficial substances (vitamins, plant extracts, infusions, etc.) are dissolved in an aqueous-alcoholic or aqueous medium. The latter option is now more preferable, since alcohol dries out the skin. Lotions do not contain surfactants, therefore, as a rule, do not require rinsing.
High-quality makeup remover consists of cleansing, toning and moisturizing stages. Most modern lotions for removing decorative cosmetics cope with this task, successfully combining the properties of a tonic with the ability to cleanse and moisturize the skin.
Kinds
- To remove eye makeup. The formula of such products takes into account the characteristics of very delicate and sensitive skin around the eyes. For example, a mild eye makeup remover lotion "Clean line" Gently and effectively removes makeup. Thanks to the infusion of medicinal herbs, the product has a moisturizing, tonic and antibacterial effect.
- Two-phase ones are good for removing waterproof makeup from lips and eyelids. They consist of two media insoluble in each other - oil and water. The oil phase will remove makeup well and soften the skin, the water phase will moisturize and have a tonic effect. When shaken, the phases are mixed for a short time, providing the desired effect. A good example of such a product would be a two-phase eye makeup remover lotion from Vichy. The product will effectively and gently remove stubborn makeup, ideal for delicate sensitive skin, stimulate eyelash growth and reduce eyelash loss.
- Universal lotions for makeup remover Suitable for removing make-up in the eye and face areas. A good example of such a product is melting makeup remover lotion. Solange. The combination of soy and macadamia oils will allow you to easily cleanse your skin without drying it out, leaving you feeling fresh and light.
- Micellar water(micellar lotion) - very popular in Lately a product that is a type of cleansing lotion. The microparticles that form the basis of the product have the ability of a sponge to absorb and retain various contaminants and cosmetic residues. All this is then easily removed with a sponge. It does not disrupt the lipid structure, and therefore is perfect for all skin types and for removing eye makeup.
If the composition includes plant extracts, you can do without tonic, as they will provide the necessary tonic effect. The presence of oils in the composition guarantees you effective removal waterproof cosmetics.
An excellent example is the line of micellar waters from a French company Garnier, rightfully received many grateful reviews.
Criterias of choice:
- By skin type: for dry, oily, normal and combination;
- According to the age: means for different age groups take into account the needs of the skin at every stage;
- By individual characteristics: For people with dermatological diseases, there are special cosmetics with targeted therapeutic effects, which need to be purchased in pharmacies after consultation with a specialist.
Please read the packaging carefully before purchasing to ensure you have the information you need. Special attention You should ensure that the product you choose passes dermatological and ophthalmological control.
A properly selected lotion should not cause any discomfort or skin irritation.
Mode of application
No rubbing movements! Almost all makeup remover lotions are applied to the face along massage lines, then after a short period of time, sufficient for dirt and particles of cosmetics to dissolve in the product, the remnants of the latter are carefully removed with a sponge without stretching or putting pressure on the skin. Carefully follow the instructions for use on the package.
There are many recipes for making lotions at home. For this, infusions of medicinal herbs (chamomile, calendula, mint, linden, etc.), rose petals, aloe and lemon juice are used, essential oils and vitamins. Distilled water is used as a solvent, to which you can add a little glycerin for a softening effect on dry skin or alcohol solutions of salicylic acid, boric acid and calendula tincture if you have oily skin.
And the author of the BeButterfly blog and BeautyHack columnist Yulia Petkevich-Sochnova shared a list of proven skin cleansing products.
I have been following a two-step cleansing system for many years: first I remove makeup with a makeup remover, and then additionally remove the skin with a gel, foam or mousse. In this collection I will talk about seven good funds for quick and high-quality skin cleansing.
I’ll start with my most favorite and “powerful” product for quickly removing eye makeup - Clarins Démaquillant Express. A classic two-phase liquid consists of a fatty and aqueous part, which, with active shaking, mix to form a homogeneous mass. It will easily remove any makeup, even very persistent ones, and the skin will not suffer from increased friction.
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LA Splash Cosmetics Vanishing potion No33 Waterproof Makeup Remover is the most highly specialized in this selection. It was created specifically for removing super-resistant lipsticks and lip glosses - it copes with this at “5+”. Available in two versions: Coconut Concoction with coconut extract and Dose of Rose with rose extract.
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If you choose by type of product, I like hydrophilic oils most of all - these are viscous and thick products that resemble oil. They are applied to dry face, perfectly dissolve makeup, and upon further contact with water, they emulsify, turning into milk. This is followed by mandatory washing with the usual gel or other similar product. Over the years I have tried dozens, but my favorite is still my very first oil - Immortelle Cleansing Oil
