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Wearing ever-lasting makeup is like a double-edged sword. On one end, we love how it stays on forever on our skin – doesn’t fade nor budge so we still feel like the million bucks at the end of the day. On the other hand, “forever” can get quite annoying, especially when all the scrubbing and tugging won’t remove your #faceoftheday.
We’re sorry to say this: It’s not your makeup, it’s your makeup remover. After all, with lasting makeup, comes the task of removing it completely.
Micellar water, made of tiny globules of cleansing oil in water, is lightweight and won’t irritate skin. No emulsifying, foaming or scrubbing – makeup comes off easily with a few swipes. The ones here do the heavy lifting after a night of heavy partying. They were able to remove long-lasting foundation, waterproof eyeliner, fibre mascara, glitter, matte lipsticks and everlasting lip stains. You know, the stuff that absolutely refuses to come off.
Check out these stellar performers below:
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Tried and tested: Micellar waters that remove the tough stuff
Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Water, $50
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Glitter just sticks to skin, resulting in a lot of tugging to get it off. But this product gently “lifts” glitter specks off skin – and in one swipe, too.
Placentor Vegetal Soothing Micellar Water, $39.90
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This is very effective on waterproof eyeliner, and the jelly-to-water consistency provides extra glide, so no tugging or pulling is needed on your part.
Laneige Perfect Makeup Cleansing Water, $32
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It’s epic on waterproof eyeliner, whether you’ve drawn chunky cat eyes or big wings. It doesn’t sting your skin or smudge pigment all over the eye area. It’s also safe for the waterline and lashline (use a
Q-tip).
The Body Shop Camomile Fresh Micellar Cleansing Water, $25
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Cuts through a thick base in one swipe. The product is infused with soothing camomile essential oil, but is otherwise scent-free. It’s gentle on skin with acne, and on irritated skin.
Bifesta Cleansing Lotion, from $16.90
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The brand’s star product, V2.0, has micelles 12 times smaller than the original version, so more gets onto your skin to break down makeup, with less tugging. Six variants are available for different skin concerns.
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