BAZAAR Beauty Awards 2018: Best Makeup Removers To Take The Day Off
Waterproof mascara, budge-proof lipstick and daily grime be gone
It's true, you must always take your makeup off... even when you're not wearing any at all. Because the day's environmental dust and dirt, accumulated sebum and sweat can clog pores just as much as the makeup that's sitting on top of your skin. So yes, these are the five ways to take the day off beautifully.
Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil, $165, Shu Uemura
“This luxurious golden oil drenches the skin to condition it while melting away all forms of makeup—skin feels soft and hydrated after wash-off. I have been using this since 2012, and it’s one of my favourite cleansing oils.” —Larry Yeo
Blue Moon Tranquility Cleansing Balm, $70, Sunday Riley
You won’t have to tug your skin one bit with this rich yet gentle balm-to-milk makeup remover. Just rub a dime-sized amount between your palms, massage onto skin in soft, circular motions, and watch even the most budgeproof mascara melt away. The best part is that it won’t strip your complexion of moisture, instead nourishing skin with an infusion of plant oils and essences.
Rose Otto Micellar Cleansing Water Gel, $62.40, Canvas
“I love that it hydrates as it cleanses, never leaving the skin feeling tight or dry. It’s almost a cleanser and toner in one! The subtle scent of rose is a plus. Lately, I’ve also been paying attention to cleaner ingredients with less additives. Canvas’ Rose Otto Micellar Cleansing Water Gel just ticks all the right boxes for me.” —Michelle Sielman
Make-Up Removing Cleansing Oil, $34, Caudalie
The eye and mouth area can be extra sensitive, making this 100 percent natural formula a great option for safe and gentle makeup removal without any irritation. It emulsifies beautifully and washes off without any greasy film, while key ingredients such as sweet almond and grapeseed oils soften and strengthen skin with a host of reparative properties.
Dermaclear Micro Makeup Remover, $31, Dr Jart+
These soft, microfibre pads are infused with a hypoallergenic, milky emulsion—think active hydrogen water, coconut milk and squalane oil—that dissolves makeup and lifts impurities in a few swift swipes.