
If you suspect yours falls into this category (evidence: those subtle BB cream smudges on your face towel postcleanse), you could use a makeup remover like micellar water first-or consider switching to a cleansing oil or balm. "Women tend to use face wash that isn't made to remove makeup," says esthetician Joanna Czech. If you use only wipes and then apply moisturizer, you might push dirt into your pores and wake up with pimples or blackheads." Use a cleanser made to remove makeup.
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"Using water and face wash is what's really going to remove residue and prep your skin for a good night regimen. "Many of us make the mistake of just using wipes and going to bed, but the makeup really is not all off-you still have to wash your face, ladies," says makeup artist Azra Red, telling us what we don't want to hear. But a proper sink session should ideally follow. Soap and water works better than makeup wipes.ĭeep down you already knew makeup wipes sounded too good to be true, right? Wipes can be an excellent initial step in removing makeup-in fact, they're best used to remove makeup before cleansing. Giving remover time to work its magic also prevents you from having to rub/scrub with your makeup-remover pad-always a mistake, since friction can damage the delicate skin around your eyes, causing irritation and contributing to wrinkles. "If you do this, you won’t find smudges under your eyes in the morning anymore," Hirsch says. Give it a couple minutes, say, while you brush and floss." This will soften mascara, liner, and shadow so it slips off easily and thoroughly once you finally wipe. "Apply makeup remover and let it sit, and sit some more. "Let the technology do the work," says dermatologist Ranella Hirsch. When it comes to removing eye makeup in particular, the slower you go, the better.

Read on for seven pro tips to help you get a perfectly bare, makeup-free face. We talked to dermatologists and makeup artists to get their best tips for getting every last bit of makeup off our skin.
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Despite our best efforts, we're left wondering how to remove makeup completely. We all know good skin starts with a thorough cleanse, but sometimes no matter how thoroughly you scrub and lather up, it seems like you just can't get all your makeup off.
