What is the best way to remove all traces of makeup at the end of the day?

Question

What products and techniques do you use yourself?

Answer 1

Cold cream (Ponds) for eye makeup. Washing my face with Clean and Clear for the rest.

Answer 2

I have tried everything, the very best I have found is Shu Uemura cleansing oil. It is fantastic. Don't be scared of the fact that it says "oil" in the title, it is a true classic and it works, leaving skin hydrated and clean. It does not clog pores like baby oil or ponds, it does not cause breakouts either. Check out the link for more info: http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/Products/ProductCategory.aspx?CategoryID=314&SubCategoryID=328

Also, check out makeupalley.com There are skin care boards, product reviews, etc. Tons of info.

Overall, you are best off NOT using drugstore items like pond's, noxema, loreal....the difference is staggering with higher quality items. Buy wisely and research, the price difference is not as much as you might think it is. Someone else mentioned Arbonne, they are very good products as well.

Good luck!

Answer 3

I either use clearisil or moisturizing soap and water. Then as a test, I take a bit of rubbing alcohol and rub it on my face. If there is still make-up on the cotton ball then all the make-up isn't gone. Depending on the sensitivity of your skin, cleanse your face with either the rubbing alcohol or witch hazel. That will get the rest of the unseen make-up off and clears your pores. If you have really sensitive, I would only use witch hazel...or lightly rub the alcohol on the "t zones" of your face. The t-zones has the most oil on the face. It consists your cheeks (or jaw bone), forehead, and chin. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

I wash my face with those Oil of Olay Face Wash Cloths. They leave your skin clean and incredibly soft. Then I use Avon Moisture Effective Eye Make-up Remover to take off any residual mascara. It also works wonders, best eye make-up remover I've ever tried.

Answer 5

I have found that out of all the high priced make up removers, the one that works best is actually Wal-Mart's Equate brand Exfoliating Facial Wipes. I even have sensitive skin and it doesn't irritate me at all. I use it all around my eyes as well, with NO burning sensation or tearing. It is the fastest, easiest way I have found to remove even mascara!

Answer 6

Hi, Use baby oil on cotton for mascara and eye liner removal, then wash with your regular face soap to remove all other traces of make-up.

Answer 7

I use olay daily facials to wash my face and if I have any remaining eye makeup I use these makeup remover pads in a purple jar by almay, they are really nice because they aren't greasy like the liquid eye makeup remover.

Answer 8

Oil of olay toner, with flat cotton pads, then make sure if you have dry skin you apply some kind of face lotion, if you have oily skin then you are all set. Make sure you clean your neck it is amazing how dirty the neck gets, also if you are over 25 start with the firming lotion for faces and apply on your neck as well, if you don't maintain that skin there it can look really gross when you get older

Answer 9

I have never really worried about it. But I will wash with a gentle soap and use a cotton ball with alcohol to clear the pores. That's it. Moisturizer under the foundation in the morning. It has SPF.

Answer 10

Cold cream, then soap and water. This took care of all stage makeup we used in all the plays I did in college, and it works for most other makeups too. Choose a cream that works well with your skin.