Someone told me a few weeks ago that they always sleep in their makeup, they don’t wash their face nor do they moisturise. I was somewhat horrified and tempted to say ‘I can tell…’ I held my tongue but still couldn’t believe anyone wouldn’t look after their face!
I find removing my makeup at the end of the day such a task, however I always do it. Since I hate taking the time to remove eye makeup, I have been on the search for quick and convenient products to make the job easier.
My first being the Body Shop Camomile Silky Cleansing Oil. To begin with this smells divine and has an easy to use pump. I find this breaks down even the toughest of eye makeup with ease and isn’t greasy or irritating to the eyes or skin. This is also just £10 which is terribly inexpensive compared to alternatives I have tried previously.
The Garnier Micellar Cleansing water is my next step, to remove any remaining makeup, including lipstick. This cleansing water is a great alternative to makeup remover pads or wipes because it doesn’t dry out, it’s not too harsh and it soothes the skin.
I find most makeup wipes to be acidic and leave my face burning and so this is a great alternative. I add a few drops to a cotton pad and gently remove everything. It is also really inexpensive and available at Boots.
Once my makeup has been removed, I have been reaching for another Body Shop product, the Tea Tree Clearing Foaming Cleanser, which I use as my face wash.
This is a super product for spot prone skin also. Since I regularly wear makeup, I find it removes any impurities and keeps my complexion free of blemishes.
Lastly I like to use my Spa Find cleanser. This is my favourite cleanser and one I never go a day without. I massage this gently into my skin and remove with two face sponges, leaving my skin clean and soothed. I then finish with Snail Gel and my Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream moisturiser.
I feel this combination of products has been working wonders recently and has left my skin in much better condition than its been for a while. Even though these are four products and four different steps just to wash my face, they have been necessary for a makeup wearer like me in keeping my skin clean and clear.
I have been trying and testing many different makeup removers and face washes for the past year and this combination works best for me. These are my essentials but as long as you remove your makeup and wash your face it doesn’t really matter!
What are your makeup removing essentials? I’d love to know!!
Emily
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The Body Shop Camomile Silky Cleansing Oil £10
I’m in love with the Garnier Micellar Water and the Tea Tree face wash! I’ve heard amazing things about the Camomile Oil so really want to try it out but I have about 4 face washes on the go at the moment! x
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Haha it’s really lovely isn’t it! I know exactly what you mean I am the same! Give it a try when you run out, it’s worth it 🙂 xxx Emily
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Ahh love this post! I normally use the Clinique makeup remover but its’ time for a change! The Body Shop is on my to-get list. Thanks again for a great post! Love your blog it’s so insightful and the pictures are spot-on! 🙂 xo~ Lena
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Yay thanks girl! Aww you’re wonderful, likewise darling, you’re my weekly fashion fix! xxx Emily
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I really like the Body Shop Camomile Oil one, I don’t use it on my eyes though as it stings mine, and then I read the back and it said not too. But if it works for you that’s good haha. I love the Garnier 2 in 1 eye make-up remover. It’s one of those two phase products and doesn’t sting my eyes and just gets off everything! Definitely work a try!
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Hey Sandra, oo yeah I will definitely give that a go, thank you 🙂 xxx Emily
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Great post! I love the Body Shop Camomile Eye Makeup Remover, which I’m guessing is part of the same range as the Cleansing Oil x
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Thank you Ruth! Yeah it is! I’ve not tried that one but if the oil is anything to go buy it must be amazing too! xxx Emily
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This is a great post! I always feel a little excessive using 3 make-up removers/cleanser…however at least I’m not alone in this!
I’ve not tried the Garnier Miscellar Water yet, but I think it might be my next beauty buy!
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Thank you! I know exactly what you mean! Haha you’re not alone don’t worry! I’ve really started to love it, plus it’s super inexpensive! I hope you love it! xxx Emily
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