Taking It All Off

At some point in our lives we have all committed the number one cardinal sin of skincare: sleeping in our makeup. It's no secret sleeping in makeup is bad news. It causes clogged pores, which can result in breakouts and even premature aging. Yet even with this knowledge, every so often a part of me doesn't think washing my face is worth leaving the warm, comfy sanctuary that is my bed. To combat this, I have an arsenal of makeup removing products, which can be used at almost any level of motivation.

The most traditional form of makeup remover comes in a liquid like this Sephora Triple Action Cleansing Water. While it is effective, it does require the use of cotton rounds. While the directions say it is not necessary to wash the face after use, I personally always feel the need to follow up with a cleanser. 

One of the newest trends in makeup removal involves using an oil-based cleanser, which melts away your makeup before rinsing. Of the ones I have tried, this Algenist Anti-Aging Melting Cleanser is my favorite. You apply the product to your skin while it is dry and massage in until your makeup has been melted into the oil, which you rinse off. This product really delivers on it's promise to melt away makeup and goes to work in seconds. The only negative to this product is that many people find it is necessary to follow up with a second cleanser to ensure all the oil is gone. An oil base can also be messier, which is why some people prefer liquid makeup removers. 

Finally, the most popular method of makeup removal is pre-soaked wipes like the Josie Maran Bear Naked Wipes. Of all the methods, wipes are definitely the quickest and easiest. However, they are also not nearly as effective. Because of this, makeup wipes should always be followed up with a cleanser. That being said, on our laziest nights a makeup wipe is certainly better than nothing. 

So what's your favorite way to #takeitalloff? Let me know in the comments below!