To properly remove makeup, all you need is a proper cleanser for face and eye makeup remover.

The goal is not to rub your face raw and don't forget to wash into the hairline and jawline,
especially if you use foundation. Here are some answers to your biggest burning questions.

Must I Wash My Face Before I Go to Bed?

Ummm, yes, especially if you have makeup on your face. If you want to wake up with dewy,
glowing skin, then you must remove your makeup and sunscreen.

Do I Need Toner?

Many women use toner because they feel it removes all traces of dirt, oil and makeup, however,
most beauty experts agree that toners are unnecessary. Most cleansers these days do a great job
of removing all the muck from even the heaviest of your makeup days. While toner will strip
your skin of any makeup, it also removes natural oils, which can be drying. Unless you have
super oily skin or just happen to love a product, skip the toner.

Can I Use Baby Wipes?

No, no, no, says beauty expert Laura Mercier in the January 2008 issue of Allure Magazine. "I
cringe when I see women using baby wipes to remove their makeup. Those do not get the job
done."

Women think baby wipes are formulated to be gentle on baby's skin, so therefore it will be gentle
on facial skin, Mercier says. Her response to women who think baby wipes are gentle? "Well, a
baby's butt isn't covered in makeup that requires special ingredients for proper removal."

'Nuff said.

I Have Super Dry Skin, How Do I Remove Makeup Without Drying It Out
More?

Choose your cleanser based on your skin type. If you have super dry skin, consider a cleansing
oil. Mercier suggests swiping the oil across lids, lips, face and brows, then massaging it in. This
loosens dirt and makeup. Take a square cotton pad with oil on it and wipe over skin, being
careful not to tug and pull.

Wash skin with a foaming or gel cleanser, and rinse off the cleanser with a warm washcloth,
which works to exfoliate skin. Follow with a moisturizer applied to still damp skin.

If you have oily skin, consider a foaming cleanser instead of the oil.

What's the Best Way to Remove Waterproof Mascara?

Use a special eye makeup remover on your eyes if you use waterproof mascara (my hands down
favorite: Clinique). Apply remover to a square cotton pad, then press down on eyelids and lashes
to let it soak in. Gently wipe the pad across eyes to pick up mascara. Go over the eye area with a
clean pad until it's makeup-free. (This keeps your towels from getting makeup on them).

Extra tip: Eye makeup remover works great on lips to remove long-lasting lip color, as well.

Should I Wash My Face Again in the Morning?

Your face doesn't get dirty from sleeping on a clean pillowcase, so there's really no need to wash
again in the morning. In fact, too much cleansing can dry out skin. If you wake up with an oily
sheen, however, splash a bit of warm water on your face to dissolve the oils.

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Leaving on makeup longer than necessary can clog pores, especially if it is thick makeup or there
is a lot on. Removing makeup as soon as you are finished with it is key to keeping gorgeous skin,
especially overnight. However, it can be tricky to make sure all of it is gone.

edit Steps

1. 1

Remove any eye makeup. Use a gentle makeup remover just for eye makeup. Regular makeup
remover can irritate the eyes. Make sure you get most, if not all, of any eyeliner and mascara
you had on, as well as some eyeshadow.

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2. 2

Steam your pores. Drape a towel over your head and hold it over a sink of hot, steaming water.
This opens your pores and dislodges your makeup easier for cleansing.

3. 3

Remove your lip color. Apply a small dab of petrolatum jelly to your lips, and gently rub it in
with a tissue. Fold in the tissue, and blot the lips.

4. 4
 Use a gentle face wash. Most of your makeup should come off on this stage. Be sure the face
wash is gentle and you don't scrub harshly. Your skin has been covered in makeup all day and it
needs to breath!

5. 5

Remove any eye makeup that ran while you washed your face. It's pretty common to see a bit
of mascara or eyeliner under your eyes, and very easy to remove with a dampened cotton swab.

6. 6

Close your pores with a splash of cool water. Rub in some moisturizer to soothe your skin.

7. 7

Pat your face dry with a towel and rub in a light moisturizer. The rigor of the applying of
makeup and removal of makeup can dry out your skin in irritation. Soothe this with a light
moisturizer.

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This video describes different techniques of removing

makeup for different products.

edit Tips

 If you don't have eye makeup remover, baby oil on a cotton ball works really well (just make
sure to rinse the oil off afterward to prevent break-outs)

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 Always use a noncomedogenic moisturizer. They don't clog pores.

 Alternatively, you can skip the step to remove eye makeup, especially if you don't have mascara
on, because the steam will dislodge most of the makeup.
 For a more relaxing treatment, try adding orange or eucalyptus scents.
 You may also use the HydraMitt which is a microfiber mitt that removes makeup in seconds by
using warm water only. It's also very gentle on your eyes and will not scratch your skin like your
typical microfiber cloth.

edit Warnings

 Do not start by washing your face, this dries out the skin and does not get off most of the
makeup.
 Do not over exfoliate the skin or use abrasive products. These can damage the skin and leave it
looking dull and wrinkled.

edit Things You'll Need

 Eye makeup remover

 Facial wash
 Facial moisturizer
 Vaseline

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 How to Apply Makeup for a Natural Look
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Just when you think you’ve removed all your eye make-up you, you realise you have the dreaded
skunk eyes.

Eye makeup is hard to remove because of the delicate area around your eyes, but if not removed
properly, over time causes blackening of the skin in that area as well as formation of wrinkles.
Before you use your face cleanser, remove your eye make up using these simple steps...
- Apply a few drops of eye makeup remover on a cotton ball. You could alternatively use olive
oil or vaseline, these are equally effective. Wet the cotton ball appropriately.
- Working with one eye at a time, close your eye and apply one of the cotton balls to your lid and
lashes. Let it sit for a minute so it can work its way through the layers of makeup.
- After a minute, gently swipe your eye in a downward direction to ensure all the makeup is off.
- Open your eye and clean any residual makeup under your lashes.

Tips

- Baby oil works wonders. It works better than makeup remover and is a cheaper alternative.
- If you suffer from hay fever, be choosy about your makeup remover.
- Do not use the same cotton ball for both eyes. If you have an infection in one eye it will quickly
pass on to the other.
- Avoid using soaps as they don't cleanse your skin thoroughly.

Read more: Tips for eye make-up removal - Beauty - Life & Style - The Times of India
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Diy beauty products: homemade eye makeup remover

recipe
To cleanse your eyes of mascara and liner, try using this homemade
alternative to name brand eye makeup removers. Ingredients, recipe
and instructions on how to use included.
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Disputably the most aggravating part of the cleansing regimen, removing eye makeup is nevertheless a
step that cannot be skipped. No matter how great your mascara and eyeliner look when you put them
on, they will leave you looking like a raccoon if you do not wash them off before bed. Worse yet, not
washing away this makeup can be bad for your lashes and eyes. Cosmetics companies sell products
designed to wipe away every trace of non-waterproof eye makeup, but their basic recipe is so simple
that you need not buy them. Instead, you can make your own and save that money to spend on your
favorite beauty-enhancing products.

Why Use Eye Makeup Remover?

The reasons for taking off your eye makeup go far beyond just avoiding dark smudges on your face. It
your eyelashes are perpetually coated in mascara, they can become brittle because the
product leaches moisture from them. Brittle lashes are prone to breakage, which is an unpleasant fact
considering how slowly they grow. Secondly, the delicate eye skin ages easily. Leaving any eye makeup
on and allowing it to spread both makes you more prone to wrinkling and shows off preexisting fine
lines. Finally, you need to consider the possibility for eye irritation. If your lashes break, there is a gap in
the eyes' defense system where dust can easily pass through. If the root of the lashes is constantly
coated with mascara, there is the possibility of infection occurring in the lash roots. If your makeup finds
its way into the delicate eye area, it can cause irritation or can scratch the eyeball. In short, there is no
excuse for risking your appearance and eye health by neglecting to remove you eye makeup.

Ingredients

This recipe is a simple blend of vegetable oils designed to remove non-waterproof mascara and
eyeliner without exposing the sensitive eye skin to too much rubbing. The oils first bond with the
makeup, allowing it to be wiped away. Secondly, they provide the skin and lashes with a
nourishing dose of moisture. Common oils used for eye makeup remover include castor oil, extra
virgin olive oil, and canola oil. However, I would suggest either using only grape seed oil or a
mixture of it and castor oil in a 2:1 ratio. The reason for this is that it is the safest vegetable oil
for cosmetic use because it virtually never causes skin irritation. You may have to shop around to
find it, making sure to check both in cooking and cosmetic departments, but it will be worth your
effort. As an added bonus, this oil absorbs into skin quickly and does not leave much shine
behind.

Equally important for the ingredients list is the type of applicator used. You should never put
your bare fingers in the eye makeup removing oil because it is too easy to transfer bacteria in this
way. Instead, use the softest cotton balls you can find. These will be dipped into your container
to smooth on the oil and will also be used to rub off any remaining makeup. Besides this, you
should designate a releasable container that can be sterilized to hold your mixture. Once you
have done so by plunging it in boiling water for at least thirty seconds, you can prepare your
remover.

Recipe and Usage Guidelines

Since this recipe consists solely of one or two oils, it takes virtually no time to make. If you are
using a single oil, simply pour enough of it into your container to fill it. If you are using two
kinds, blend together equal amounts of each, stir, and then fill your jar with it. If you would like,
you can also add the contents of one capsule of vitamin E to your blend for extra moisturizing
power. Cap your container and label it, making sure to include the date that the recipe was made.
All vegetable oils go rancid over time, and you should be sure to throw out your cleanser long
before this happens. If you are unsure how long to keep it, check the expiration date on the
original oil jar.

To use your eye makeup remover, dip a new cotton ball into the mixture and gently rub it over
your eyes and lashes. Try your best not to get any oil in the eyes. At best, it will give you blurry
vision for a few minutes, but at worst it can cause eye irritation. After allowing the oil to set for a
few seconds, use another cotton ball dampened with pure water to clear away the oil and
makeup. Repeat until no traces are left on your eyes.

Keep in mind that this recipe will not work if you are wearing waterproof eye makeup. Also, you
should consult your doctor before using this or any other cosmetics around the eyes if you are
prone to irritation or infections. No matter what, you should stop using this makeup remover if it
causes stinging, redness, or any other problems. While the ingredients listed are generally safe,
they can affect some people adversely.

The greatest benefit of making this recipe is that it cancels out the excuses most of us use for not
washing off our makeup. It is affordable; in fact, you probably already have everything you need
in your kitchen cabinets. It is simple; there is no cooking, confusing measuring, or long list of
instructions. It is fast; in about a minute, you can thoroughly remove every trace of mascara and
eyeliner. So try out this wonderful homemade recipe and leave the days of raccoon eyes behind
you.