By now, you’d know how important cleansing is in a skincare routine. It’s important to take off all the makeup, dirt and impurities that have built up during the day to help reduce the chances of breakouts and pimples. However, finding a makeup remover that effectively cleanses your skin without stripping away its natural moisture and causing irritation can be a challenge. But, after sieving through all the options in the market, we’ve identified gentle yet effective makeup removers that effectively remove makeup without causing dryness or irritation. Here are some of our favourites.
This no-rinse cleansing water from Cle de Peau effortlessly removes natural coverage makeup. Infused with low-pH rosemary-infused water, this micellar water gently cleanses and eliminates excess residue, leaving your skin feeling refreshed, toned, and hydrated. Formulated with hyaluronic acid, the cleansing water leaves your skin moisturised for up to six hours and is enriched with starfruit leaf extract that enhances skin health and vitality.
This micellar water is a highly efficient and refreshing cleanser that swiftly removes makeup and impurities without drying or stressing the skin. It moisturises while cleansing, eliminating the need for rinsing and leaving the skin hydrated and refreshed.
Infused with Japanese Tsubaki oil, it removes makeup while nourishing skin. With 75% skincare ingredients, it effectively removes impurities and makeup, including long-lasting and waterproof formulas.
This milky cleanser is designed to refresh and cleanse your skin morning and night. It effectively removes makeup layers, leaving the face clean, exfoliated, and spotless. Suitable for normal to combination skin types, this cleanser eliminates impurities, revealing a flawless complexion.
This gel cleanser is packed with antioxidant-rich blueberry along with five other antioxidant-packed berries that help fight off free radical damage to keep skin bright and healthy. It also has hyaluronic acid that keeps skin hydrated and plump and gentle AHAs that slough off dead skin to ensure the skincare that follows is better absorbed. Oh, and did we mention it removes stubborn makeup too?
Remove makeup, dirt and pollution that settles through the day with this cleanser that preserves the skin’s acid mantle aka the skin’s natural barrier. A blend of fatty acids as well as anti-oxidant rich, non-fragrant plant oils along with ultra-mild cleansing micelles this cleanser is perfect to use on the go (especially if you’re wearing a mask for long hours) or at the end of a long day.
The list of cleansers for sensitive skin would not be complete without this cult-favourite micellar water. Formulated specifically for easily irritated skin, it has a pH of 5.5 which is ideal for the skin’s acid mantle. It also has three biomimetic sugars that prevent inflammation and micelles that deep cleanse the skin of all traces of impurities that can trigger sensitivity.
Made for city skin that is constantly bombarded with pollutants and UV damage, this makeup remover not only removes traces of makeup, but also ensures your skin remains moisturised even after cleansing. It’s also free from harsh chemicals because your skin doesn’t need any of those when city life is already stressing it out!
This lightweight essential oil cleanser emulsifies with water to a cleansing milk, gently yet effectively dissolving makeup and impurities without over-drying, leaving skin clean and replenished. Enriched with a blend of pure botanical oils (squalane, evening primrose oil and lavender essential oil), this all-in-one non-comedogenic cleansing formula leaves skin balanced, soothed and prepared for optimal night-time replenishment.
This gentle yet effective makeup remover delicately cleanses the skin. Powered by tiny Micelles, this solution effortlessly lifts away dirt on the skin’s surface, while maintaining the skin’s natural balance. Infused with Poloxamer, a mild cleanser used in contact lens solutions, this remove is also suitable for even the most sensitive skin types.
Also available at Watsons and Guardian
This article was first published in Cleo.
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