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What is the best natural way to remove makeup?

Luca Buzas
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Luca Buzas is makeup artist, wardrobe stylist and creative coordinator based in Los Angeles, California with over 10 years of experience. Luca focuses her work on photo shoots, films, commercials, and web content. She has worked with brands such as Champion, Gillette, Disney, and The North Face and with celebrities such as Magic Johnson, Julia Michaels, and Chris Hemsworth. She has a Bachelors in Wardrobe Styling from Mod'Art International Hungary.

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Coconut oil can be a great makeup-remover substitute if you have sensitive skin. Just work a nickel-sized amount into your face until your makeup is gone

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Do I have to exfoliate my lips?

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It helps remove dry skin on your lips, so if you have issues with chapped lips, it's an important thing to use.

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How do I get eyeshadow off without using makeup remover?

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Just use your face wash and wash it off gently using a bit of water with a cotton pad. Moisturize after, with a bit of lotion.

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Can I simply use water and a washcloth?

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You can, but it won't get the makeup off completely in one go, which results in more rubbing. This could irritate your skin. Try coconut oil instead.

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Can I use baby wipes?

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You can, but they will likely not remove your makeup as effectively as wipes made for that purpose.

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What if I don't have any eye makeup remover?

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You can just use cleanser or soap and water, which should work for most makeup but might not do for something like waterproof mascara. You can also try rose water or coconut oil.

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Can I use an alcoholic wipe to clean my face?

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No! Alcohol strips your skin and is very drying, which can lead to damage and inflammation.

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How to remove kajol on my eyes?

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Use makeup remover or rather use a cleansing milk cream. Before choosing, be careful that the one you have chosen is prescribed and is from a renowned company.

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Can I remove my makeup with Palmolive dish soap?

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It will likely work, but dish soap can be harsh and drying on your skin, so it's better to use something intended for makeup removal.

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Why does my face burn and get red when I use baby wipes for removing makeup?

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Baby wipes are not meant for scrubbing on the skin to remove makeup, use a makeup remover instead.

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Do I have to use a makeup remover before a cleanser?

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This depends fully on your cleanser. Some cleansers do not have the ability to take off makeup and therefore, without using a makeup remover beforehand, your face isn't getting fully clean. Usually cleansers explicitly state if they remove makeup.

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How long do I keep a face mask on for?

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It really depends on what type of face mask it is. Normally I would suggest keeping it on for 15-20 minutes.

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How do I know if all of my makeup is off?

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That's a problem every makeup wearer struggles with. I usually remove my makeup at night with a makeup remover, then do my skin care routine. The next morning, I use coconut oil on and around my eyes and lashes, then use a cotton pad to gently wipe over the eye area to remove any extra makeup.

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How do I remove mascara if it's still on after using makeup remover?

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Try a stronger makeup remover or one that takes off waterproof mascara (if that is what you're using). Micellar water is becoming increasingly popular because it takes makeup off effectively (even waterproof mascara) and is also very gentle on the skin.

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What is an exfoliant?

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An exfolient is a substance that helps slough off dead skin cells that can make your skin feel rough and dry.

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How do I remove makeup without makeup cleaner?

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Take some cotton and dip it a little in milk and wipe your eye makeup. For the rest of the makeup, just wash your face, wipe with a towel and put a moisturizing cream on your face.

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What if I don't have makeup remover?

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You can also use an oil to remove makeup, but it takes a little longer. Use either coconut or olive oil and let it sit for a couple minutes on your face so it can start breaking down the makeup. Then, just wipe it away. You may need to do it a couple times to fully remove everything.

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Should I still use an eye makeup remover to take off clear mascara gel?

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It's up to you. Since it's clear it won't really matter much and most likely it will come off on its own. However, it is good to remove all makeup from your face before you sleep.

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What if I am in the shower?

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Unless you are taking an ice cold shower, the makeup is going to react to the heat. This means that the makeup will melt off your face, including the mascara. I would say that you should definitely use some type of face wash if you keep one in the shower. Don't use body wash, because the skin on your face is sensitive, and you could potentially get it in your eyes.

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