If I had to pick my least favorite step about doing my makeup, I would say it is removing it. First of all, it’s time-consuming and requires multiple steps, when done correctly. Furthermore, it usually takes place late in the evening when I rather just get into bed. However, removing your makeup is also the most important step if your goal is to have healthy youthful skin. And it is important to know that cleansing your skin and removing makeup are not the same thing.
The principle of a makeup remover (usually oil-based) is to break down foundations and waterproof makeup. While cleansers go the extra mile and remove pore-clogging debris as well as leftover makeup. In other words, to efficiently remove your makeup and cleanse your skin you should be subscribed to the double-cleansing method.
In fact, properly removing your makeup could be all that’s missing from your skincare routine. Therefore, it’s important to have great products that effortlessly melts away the makeup. In addition to removing makeup, I like cleansers that offer other benefits to the skin. In this post, I want to share the best makeup removers for every budget.
The cleansers that I’m recommending to you have all been put to the test on many heavy-duty makeup removals. Not only are these products great for removing makeup but, also daily grime and some even double as face masks.
The Best Makeup Removers For Every Budget
Elemis ‘Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm’
Elemis really did the thing when creating this award-winning cleansing balm. The powerful salvelike textured balm melts into the skin and effortlessly lifts makeup, daily grime, and pollutants. In addition, it is also intensely nourishing with key active ingredients like elderberry oil, starflower oil, padina, and pavonia. Use it as a daily cleansing balm or a nourishing weekly facial mask.
Buy It: Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm- $64
Farmacy Beauty ‘ Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm’
My clean beauty friends, I present to you the only makeup removing cleanser you’ll ever need. Green clean is a minty-green balm to oil that melts away makeup and leaves your skin feeling renewed. The nourishing balm is made with sunflower and ginger root oils, which removes even waterproof makeup without stripping the skin. Along with papaya extract, a natural exfoliator, that helps reveal a more youthful glowing skin. Safe on all skin types, including dry and delicate skins.
Buy It: Farmacy Beauty Green Clean– $34
Clinique ‘Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm’
Clinique’s ‘Take The Day Off’ cleansing balm was the first-ever balm I used and it left such a good impression that here we are. The lightweight formula dissolves all eye and face makeup, even the waterproof kind, thoroughly and rinses off completely.
Buy It: Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm – $30
Pond’s ‘Cold Cream Facial Cleansing Balm’
The ‘Best of Beauty’ for skincare in 2018 Cold Cream balm instantly dissolves heavy makeup and impurities easily, while moisturizing your skin. The light rose-scented balm is suitable for all skin types and safe to use as an eye makeup remover.
Buy It: Pond’s Cold Cream Facial Cleansing Balm – $9.99
Neutrogena ‘Ultra Light Face Cleansing Oil & Makeup Remover’
Formulated with a blend of fine oils to lift away makeup while leaving the skin feeling soft and healthy. This lightweight clinically tested non-comedogenic formula effortlessly removes makeup as well as dirt and oils. In addition, it rinses clean leaving no greasy residue behind.
Buy It: Neutrogena Ultra Light Face Cleansing Oil & Makeup Remover – $6.59