If you’re used to wearing makeup on a daily basis, there’s no denying that removing the products on your face can sometimes be the least motivating part of it all. We totally get it: after a long day at work or after being out and about for quite some time, there’s that little voice inside your head telling you to just change into your pajamas, go to bed, and sleep.
Don’t do it.
This is your friendly reminder to never sleep with makeup on. Doing so only prevents your skin from repairing itself, clogs your pores, and speeds up aging. It’s best to stock up on makeup remover that will not only cleanse your skin, but also keep it hydrated and moisturized. To find out which makeup remover is best for people with dry skin, we asked professional makeup artists and beauty experts Margina Dennis, David Gray, and Sanem Ahearn. Keep reading to know more.
Cleansing Oils And Cleansing Balms
According to Dennis, "[Cleansing oils or cleansing oil balms] are great makeup removers for dry skin because they won't strip the surface." The keyword here is oil. You want to make sure that your makeup remover will not do any further damage to your dry skin, so choose one with an oil-based formula that will deeply cleanse and help you stay hydrated. "It Cosmetics Bye Bye Makeup Cleansing Balm and Sonia Roselli Japanese Cleansing Oil are among my favorites," says Dennis.
The same principle applies for eye makeup remover. In fact, one of the worst eye makeup mistakes you can make is choosing a product that requires you to remove your eye makeup in an intense manner. Ahearn warns that when you rub your eye too much with the product, it can "lead to broken capillaries as well as inflammation in the under-eye area." When this happens, you are also making under-eye circles, eyebags, and wrinkles appear worse than they already are.
To protect the dry, sensitive skin around your eyes, Gray suggests using a really good makeup remover such as one that's "quite effortless and doesn't require much rubbing." Ahearn agrees, and recommends "a cleanser or balm with a water and oil-based formula." These products "will glide right off and prevent any unnecessary rubbing which worsens under-eye circles."
At the end of the day, you want to go with the option that can get rid of all the dirt, oil, and particles from your face in the best and safest way possible. Having dry skin isn't easy, so it helps to invest in products–makeup removers included–that will promote your skin's overall health. You deserve it!
