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 in order to help reduce the chances of breakouts and pimples. But finding a makeup remover that will cleanse your skin without stripping it of its natural moisture, and leaving it irritated is easier said than done. But we did the homework and found effective, but gentle makeup removers that will do the job without any dryness or irritation.
This gel cleanser is packed with antioxidant-rich blueberry along with five other anti-oxidant 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 skincare that follows is better absorbed. Oh, and did we mention is 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 that 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.
Melt away makeup and dirt gently but effectively with this cleanser. The non-foaming formula is infused with amino-acid rich soy protein that helps maintain elasticity, hibiscus flower extract for its emollient properties and cornflower and cucumber extracts that keep skin supple and cool.
Made for city skin that are 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! What’s more, it contains an ingredient, Pullilan, which strengthens the skin’s barrier.
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 reformulated formula is gentle yet instantly removes eye and face makeup. It has the antioxidant-rich natural Echinacea Flower extract and natural moisturising agents to balance skin and leave it with a rosy glow.
This has Thermal Spring Water which has a combination of minerals and trace elements to soothe, soften and fight free-radical damage. It also has glycerin to cleanse without drying skin.
This three-in-one makeup remover fuses the cleansing capabilities of a balm, the sensorial comfort of a silky oil, with the comfort of an emulsion. It goes from a balm to an oil, dissolving makeup pigments, then from oil to milk for a perfect cleanse. Enriched with nourishing shea butter and highly concentrated in cleansing agents, this cleanses, softens and refreshes skin in a supremely gentle way.
This article was first published in Cleo.