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Your makeup looked spot on, perfectly blended and set, and you were glowing all day. But now, it’s time to take it all off. Ouch, right? After spending so much time getting every step just right, the thought of using those proper makeup removal techniques can feel like a drag. However, there’s no way you can skip your daily makeup removal routine—no matter how tempting it may be to crash into bed.
But how bad can going to bed with makeup on be? VERY! Think clogged pores, acne breakouts, dullness, and oily skin, to name a few. While these may not seem like much, these concerns may grow with time, deteriorating your skin’s health. Using proper makeup removal techniques helps keep these concerns at bay and helps keep your skin looking and feeling plump and healthy. Removing your makeup doesn’t have to be time-consuming, especially if you’ve got the right products & techniques up your sleeve. But if you’re still confused about the proper makeup removal techniques, then we’ve got you!
Here’s a simple makeup removal step-by-step guide to follow:
- Start with a cleanser that is made to remove makeup, ie, a cleansing balm, cleansing oil, or the tried-and-tested micellar water.
- If you’re using a cleansing balm, a generous coin-sized scoop of the product is good enough. If you’re using a cleansing oil, then use 2 pumps of the product to remove makeup. If you’re keeping it simple with micellar water, then use a few drops of it for your daily makeup removal routine.
- Gently massage the cleanser onto your face until you see the makeup melting off of your face. Massage the cleanser enough to work up a milky lather.
- Once you’re done use the Simply Nam Makeup Remover Towel soaked in water to rinse. This makeup remover towel easily wipes away makeup, dirt, and impurities from your skin, without feeling harsh. Although this towel is gentle on the skin, avoid scrubbing or tugging too much at your skin. Wash this microfiber towel with warm water after every use. If you’ve used micellar water then you need not rinse, and just proceed with the rest of your skincare routine.
- Doing proper skincare after makeup removal is a must. Start with a toner. Use a pore-tightening one for oily skin, and a milky/hydrating one for dry skin.
- Use a generous amount of moisturiser to deeply nourish your skin, and lock in the moisture.
Removing your makeup and taking care of your skin can be this simple (if you want it to be!) To enhance your daily makeup removal routine, here are some essential tips to follow.
Baby wipes or makeup remover wipes are something that needs to be out of your vanity STAT! While wipes could work fine for a normal clean-up, it doesn’t get the job done when it comes to removing your makeup and sunscreen after a long day. Wipes only help remove makeup and impurities from the surface; you need something that goes beyond it. Also, rubbing your face aggressively & tugging at your skin with wipes can cause irritation & redness. Also, it’s so NOT eco-friendly!
Apart from the tried-and-tested micellar water, a cleansing balm or oil is the most effective product for makeup removal. Choosing cleansers that are made specifically for removing makeup, and are best for your skin type, paired with proper makeup removal techniques helps make your routine that much simpler. If you have oily skin, opt for water-based cleansers to avoid clogging your pores. Foam, cream, or gel-based cleansers are also effective products for makeup removal. For normal to dry skin types, cleansing balms or oils work best to remove excess sebum, makeup, dirt, impurities and sunscreen.
For days when you have some extra time (and energy), indulge in a good steaming session to start your daily makeup removal routine. A lesser-known but common proper makeup removal technique, steaming can help separate the makeup from your face and open up the pores to help your cleanser work more effectively. Use lukewarm water to rinse off the makeup effectively. Using hot water may seem like the easiest way to get makeup out of your pores, but it could do more harm than good, by stripping skin of its natural moisture.
The edges of your eyelids can often be overlooked and that’s where the makeup residue settles most. Pay attention to clear out all the eyeshadow, mascara, eyeliner and kajal from the edges of your eyelids. Makeup residue around the edges of the eyelid can cause irritation. Use the Simply Nam makeup remover towel to get to the edges easily and gently. The proper makeup removal technique for eye makeup removal is to soak the towel in micellar water and leave it on your eyes for 10-15 seconds. Then gently massage it over your eyes to get every last bit of makeup out.
Just like the edges of your eyelids, the hairline is also a neglected part of your face when it comes to makeup removal. Get yourself a headband, push your hair back, and go into your hairline with your makeup remover. Makeup residue in your hairline can clog your pores and cause acne breakouts on your forehead.
Your daily makeup removal routine can leave your skin feeling slightly inflamed or dry, irrespective of your skin type. Slather on a generous amount of moisturiser, dab on some eye cream, and hydrate your pout with a lip balm to complete your makeup removal routine. If you want to take the hydration levels up a notch, then add a hydrating toner and serum to the mix.
