Our Top 5 Tips on How To Remove Eyeliner Quickly
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While it’s pretty easy to smudge your eyeliner, it’s nearly impossible to remove eyeliner quickly.
The catch-22 of eye makeup is that long-lasting, smear-resistant eyeliners and mascaras are incredibly hard to take off.
Of course, on the other hand, makeup that just wipes right off never lasts until bedtime.
Fortunately, with a few eye-makeup-remover tricks and tips, you can be fresh-faced and ready for bed in no time.
Plus, we've rounded up some of the best eyeliner removers we have on site right now...
1. Get the Right Eye Makeup Remover.
Not all makeup is the same. When you think about it, your foundation is made from totally different ingredients than your eyeliner, so it's a good idea to have a specific product designed to break down stubborn eye makeup, as well as a good general makeup remover, on hand. One formula we recommend to take your foundation off with is theClinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm.
2. How to Remove Eyeliner from Your Waterline.
If you find that getting eye make up out of your waterline to be a struggle, we recommend using a Q-tip. Dip the Q-tip in an oil based eye makeup remover to achieve the best results. It's just that easy.
3. Clean Your Face Afterwards.
Even the simplest of beauty routines should consist of more than one step. Eye makeup remover isn’t meant to be used solo. You also need to remove makeup from the rest of your face. You may even wish to follow makeup removal with a facial cleanser for a super-clean complexion.
4. Follow Up With a Moisturiser.
Whatever your skin type, you need a moisturiser. Even the gentlest eye makeup removers strip away your skin’s natural oils. Use a hydrating eye cream such as Skinstitut Eye Believe to protect your delicate skin. Then follow up with an all-over facial moisturiser. Even if you have oily skin, moisturiser is still necessary. If you're fighting to keep oil at bay, opt for an oil-free, matte formula.
5. Keep a Backup On Hand.
Of course, there will always be days when you're just too tired to mess with anything. Keep some wipes next to your bed and in your bag for those 'emergencies'. For a super-simple and instant fix, go for Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths. These soft, oversized wipes clean away makeup and oil pronto.
A Round Up of Our Best Waterproof Eyeliner Removers.
A Natural, Gentle Approached
Aesop Remove Eye Makeup Remover is an aromatic option that leaves the skin incredibly soft. If you're wondering how to get eyeliner off without chemicals, this should be your top pick. This eye makeup remover minimises unnecessary irritation to the sensitive skin surrounding the eyes. It also easily removes eye makeup including waterproof mascara.
Ideal for everyday use, asap gentle eye make-up remover is hydrating and gentle on the eyes. Enriched with Aloe Vera and Cucumber, this formula wont irritate sensitive eyes. This is the best way to remove eyeliner without scrubbing or tugging at the delicate skin around your eyes. It also keeps this area moisurised, if you struggle with dry under eyes.
Try Micellar Water
This 3-in-1 makeup remover, toner, and cleanser is an absolute bathroom cabinet staple. Micelle solutions effortlessly attracts dirt, makeup and debris, without stripping the skin of oil. It also soothes tightness and helps to reduce the appearance of redness. Removing liquid eyeliner is no longer a tricky task.
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