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Best All Over Make Up Remover?
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I agree about the Micellular water not being effective in removing eye makeup. So if I'm using Micellular water, I use the Garnier oil eye makeup remover too, which I think does a pretty good job, not too annoying on the eyes and is an excellent price.
But hands down my one stop makeup remover favourite is Clarins cleansing milk, it removes everything so easily.
But hands down my one stop makeup remover favourite is Clarins cleansing milk, it removes everything so easily.
I haven't jumped on the bandwagon either Lutece ;p I don't feel like I'm mising out though? I have the Garnier eye cleaner stuff, it's like purple and clear at the same time and to use you shake it up so they mix, I dunno what it's called hahaha. It does an okay job. But I do use the Bossy Oil Cleanse. *angels singing* that stuff is lovely.
shazatron101 Im glad Im not the only one who hasnt tried it :) What is that makeup remover like?
Ohhh the bossy one is awesome, especially when I face paint, it takes all the staining off my face and body :)
Ohhh the bossy one is awesome, especially when I face paint, it takes all the staining off my face and body :)
Ahhhh... Would it be weird if I said it was really wet?? I dunno, I put a lil squirt or something on the cotton pad and it drips so bad like I've dipped it in water! I don't understand it haha it works okay though and it doesn't sting or anything, but I find I have to shake it each time I want some drops cos it separates really fast :\
When I'm feeling lazy I'll use the Micellar water but I don't think it actually works very well - good for cleaning the make up brushes though! I also use the Garnier eye one (purple & clear) & I find that awesome!
I'm going to use Bossy's oil cleanser for the first time tonight! So excited! Just gotta get my boys to bed first!
I'm going to use Bossy's oil cleanser for the first time tonight! So excited! Just gotta get my boys to bed first!
Agreed, Micellar water, both Garnier and Bioderma, aren't too great at taking off eye makeup, especially when anything waterproof is involved.
I use makeup wipes to remove everything before cleansing my face, but that Body Shop cleansing oil sounds fab Kirsty, I might have to check that out! I've tried cleansing oil from Farmers, I think it was Lipidol? and that was a total fail, but I'd love to find an oil that works, as I feel it'll be gentler on my poor old eyes.
I use makeup wipes to remove everything before cleansing my face, but that Body Shop cleansing oil sounds fab Kirsty, I might have to check that out! I've tried cleansing oil from Farmers, I think it was Lipidol? and that was a total fail, but I'd love to find an oil that works, as I feel it'll be gentler on my poor old eyes.
I haven't been able to find an all over makeup remover that does the job but like you I use Garnier Micellar for my face and Neutrogena Oil-free eye makeup remover for my eyes - no tugging at all you can just wipe away :-) retails for $15 at Countdown. It works a treat on removing liquid matte lipstick as well.
Lush Ultrabland takes everything off and leaves my skin feeling lovely. Best removed with a hot face cloth rather than cotton wool or it will leave an oily film. I've used it for a few years now and was so disappointed when I tried Garnier micellar. Tempted to try the Bossy oil when I'm finally through my Lush stash from tn Boxing Day sale.
I'm just using my Garnier micellar water and it's pretty good I learnt to leave o eyelids for absorbance then it picks up my makeup easily. I do then wash my face with my normal cleanser don't necessarily need to but I do. It's affordable and non abrasive I have noticed that I'm going thru them fast and that it soaps up a bit? ? What I mean by soaps up its lathering up on the face and cotton pad?!
Hands down my favourites are: The Body Shop Camomile Sumptuous Claensing Butter! Virtaully the same as Clinque Take The Day Off Balm but half the price. A little goes a looong way too so the tin lasts forever.
Also Almay Moisturising Liquid Makeup Remover. This is excellent if you prefer a liquid remover.
I wear waterproof mascara and both take it off so easily!
I tried the garnier micellar water one on my hand when I swatched something in a store once and it didnt even budge lol. Never bought it after that. I also dont like the Lipidol oil cleanse, it smells really chemically and not something I want to put on my face, plus it doesnt remove mascara well (even regular mascara).
Also Almay Moisturising Liquid Makeup Remover. This is excellent if you prefer a liquid remover.
I wear waterproof mascara and both take it off so easily!
I tried the garnier micellar water one on my hand when I swatched something in a store once and it didnt even budge lol. Never bought it after that. I also dont like the Lipidol oil cleanse, it smells really chemically and not something I want to put on my face, plus it doesnt remove mascara well (even regular mascara).
I use "the oil cleansing method", it's a mix of jojoba oil or sweet almond oil and castor oil. The ratios vary depending on skin type (oily, combination or dry). I mix up 50ml and store it in a tinted glass bottle and just give it a good shake before using. Cheap, affordable and works brilliantly.
I use Bossy's cleansing oil for dry skin, since the other one has tea tree oil and I like to use my oil cleanser for removing eye makeup as well. I really like it and it's gentle to be used around my eyes. I also really love Plantae's Pacific Blue Lavender Cleanser it's pricey but it's like the cream version of an oil cleanser so not drippy and rinses off really well with water if you aren't a fan of having to wash a face cloth every time to wash your face, also can be used to remove eye makeup. Another cleanser that I used to remove eye make up is Living Nature's Vitalizing Cleanser it's another fave of mine but I prefrer Plantae's one for the deeper cleanse for removing makeup but I've used Living Nature prior to getting Plantae.
Out of all the makeup removers I have ever tried, hands down oil cleansers are the way to go and you can get them for any skin type. All you do is one step and that is it, pop the oil straight onto your makeup loaded face, massage around the lips and along the lash line really get it in there, soak a flannel in near hot water and place on your face to let the oil "melt" for a few seconds (although I find this incredibly relaxing so I leave it on and meditate a little for a few minutes, it's wonderful to rewind) then massage your face through the flannel and drag it off, rinse flannel and just clean up any left over oil. OK your sink gets messy with the oil and makeup floating around it but it leaves your skin purged of makeup and dirt, the results are staring back at you from the sink! I no longer have different cleanser for different things, like wipes or eyemakeup remover for mascara and eyeliners, then an actual cleanser for the face. Its a miracle product in my opinion plus its made out of natural oils, what could be better for your skin. I have combination skin and using oil to cleanse doesn't cause me any breakouts at all. Currently I am using Bossy Oil Cleanser but the soon to be released Temple Tonic one I trialled is just as good. As you can see by my ramblings I can not rave or recommend enough!
I really like ultrabland from Lush! I didn't understand it at first and thought it was weird but recently I found it again and I love it! Its got a waxy consistency and you just put it all over your face, massage it round then wipe off! It even tax off eye make up really well because it has beeswax in it which helps break down makeup...Its like a solid oil cleanser :) Well its not completly solid its like a cream but thicker...Its hard to explain! hahah
ChristineHoll I've seen some people use jojoba oil as a makeup remover so you probably could use Rosehip or similiar it will do the same job :)
Christine, brought oil cleansers are normally a mixture of oils designed to remove the makeup and dirt plus treat the skin type, for instance an oil cleanser for dry skin would probably be a base of coconut oil, with jojoba, rosehip and something else for aroma. Jojoba probably would work but not sure if it would break down tought makeup like mascara and lip stains? could be wrong but that is where the coconut comes in as it is an oil that keeps it's cream state for longer giving the mixture some body that essential melts on your skin to lift and remove. That's my understanding anyway.
I'm with Chikoboo - The Bossy Oil Cleanser does the most amazing job I've come across. I do have some eye makeup remover products still, but thats because sometimes I need the Superpowers of the Lancome Bi-Facil to remove the most stubborn of stubborn mascara.
Micellar water doesn't do it for me. I've come to realise that it only breaks me out because its not actually removing everything.
Otherwise, I've also got some Clinique Take the Day off, which is an oil/balm product and is just as good as the Bossy Oil Cleanser.
Micellar water doesn't do it for me. I've come to realise that it only breaks me out because its not actually removing everything.
Otherwise, I've also got some Clinique Take the Day off, which is an oil/balm product and is just as good as the Bossy Oil Cleanser.
There are two types of oil cleansers - emulsifying and just straight up oil.
Oil cleanser that contains emulsifier will turn milky when you add water and rinise away much more easily. A regular oil cleanser that doesn't contain an emulsifier is just plain oils, usually mixed together with essential oils and such, these are harder to remove because they don't have that emulsifying property that allows them to melt away.
Emulsified oil cleansers are more suited to oily skins and regular oil cleansers are better for dry skin.
If you are just wanting to find an oil to use as a makeup remover, which is perfectly fine and works just as well as a store brought version, look for an oil that is suited to your skin type.
The two most common are Jojoba and Coconut -
Jojoba is the best for oily skins.
Coconut is best for dry skins.
You can basically use any oil you want though.
Avocado is great for drier skins.
Hemp is good for all skin types.
Shea butter is good for all skin types.
Almond oil is better for drier skins.
Oil cleanser that contains emulsifier will turn milky when you add water and rinise away much more easily. A regular oil cleanser that doesn't contain an emulsifier is just plain oils, usually mixed together with essential oils and such, these are harder to remove because they don't have that emulsifying property that allows them to melt away.
Emulsified oil cleansers are more suited to oily skins and regular oil cleansers are better for dry skin.
If you are just wanting to find an oil to use as a makeup remover, which is perfectly fine and works just as well as a store brought version, look for an oil that is suited to your skin type.
The two most common are Jojoba and Coconut -
Jojoba is the best for oily skins.
Coconut is best for dry skins.
You can basically use any oil you want though.
Avocado is great for drier skins.
Hemp is good for all skin types.
Shea butter is good for all skin types.
Almond oil is better for drier skins.
I too looked around for a while trying to find something that didnt rip my eyeballs out and I've gotta say I was pretty skeptical about the bossy oil cleanser but thought I'd give it a go and I really love it. If you use it properly, like with a warm flannel then it gets everything off and leaves my skins feeling really lovely. I've used makeup removal wipes and skin did not like that at all, too harsh. :-)
I also love micellar water, I do soak my cotton pads with it and hold them on my eyes just a we bit longer then wipe, this takes off waterproof mascara and a full face of makeup. I've had no bad reaction to this but I usually wet my makeup pads with water first so I suppose it's slighty diluted. It works well for me. Sometimes I continue on and use a cleanser. Remover! Cleanser! There's a difference right!
I feel like such a noob! Every time I tried using micellar water to take off eye makeup I was super stingy with the product and, unsurprisingly, I could never get it to work for me.
I just tried again after drenching my cotton pads in micellar water and it took all of my (waterproof inclusive) eye makeup off so easily! Thanks ladies! I'd been trying to make it work for months lol I didn't even think to use more product, duh!
I just tried again after drenching my cotton pads in micellar water and it took all of my (waterproof inclusive) eye makeup off so easily! Thanks ladies! I'd been trying to make it work for months lol I didn't even think to use more product, duh!
Ok so I know this thread is old but I couldn't find any recent ones but I was wondering if anyone can recommend any affordable oil cleansers. I have been using the bossy one for the last year and I have tried the trilogy makeup be gone one and I like both but I was wanting to try something new. I have read alot of positive reviews about the ZA brand from you ladies and am quite keen to give that a go.
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