Not only is it environmentally friendly, but a reusable makeup remover pad or mit will be your best bet for removing makeup quickly and easily without products or tugging. Gone are the days of repurchasing wipes and using oily makeup rounds when you can use a gentle reusable makeup pad instead. Dr. Peterson Pierre explains, “The best way to remove makeup is with Jane Iredale's Magic Mitt. No cleanser, no toner, no harsh abrasives, no scrubbing. Just put the mitt on your hand, wet it with water and gently remove all your makeup, including mascara, within 30 seconds!”
It’s important to be cognizant of not rubbing or pulling at your skin as you remove your makeup, as this is where the primary damage can be done. Being too harsh around your eye care can lead to tearing out your eyelashes, causing irritation to the eye, and even tugging on the delicate skin which will potentially cause premature wrinkles. A reusable makeup remover will allow you to gently rub away makeup with water only and no harsh cleaners that can potentially break you out. If there’s anything left over around your eye area, micellar water on a cotton round will do the trick to remove the excess product.
If you’re looking for another cost effective option, the Swoon I Heart You Cleaning Kit ($19.99) comes with three reusable makeup pads, as well as a headband to keep hair away from your face as you wash. Once you’ve removed the makeup from your face, you must remember to rinse out the pad before your next use. “When done, one pump of hand soap on the mitt to cleanse it and dry it on your countertop. That is, hands down, the BEST way to remove makeup: fast, easy, inexpensive for even the most sensitive skin,” says Dr. Pierre.
Making sure to be gentle with your skin is one of the most important ways to ensure a younger looking complexion for years to come. Some makeup removers can be harsh and irritating, pulling at the skin and causing lost eyelashes and contact dermatitis so it’s best to eliminate them altogether. A reusable makeup pad is gentle, cost effective, and great for the environment while also gently cleansing the skin of makeup and imperfections quickly and easily.