TIPS & TRICKS: MAKEUP REMOVER 101 - TYPES AND RESULT

Helloooo!

How are y'all doing on this fine day?

So let me tell you something, I love cleansing product, especially the ones to remove makeup.

As much as I hate washing my face but I cant deny that I am a cleanse freak when it comes to my skin.

I do a lot of double cleansing and if you want to see the video how I remove my makeup, click here

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There are different products that I used depending on the makeup I wear that day and

I do love trying out cleansing product to find out which one is good and effective to break down the makeup and remove it.

So, you can imagine how many cleansing product I owned at home and here are some of them that i have picked for you, the basic ones.

Before i begin, these products work well on me and might not on you. Always do a deep research before purchasing them!

Product of makeup that I used in this post for test are:

1. MAYBELLINE DREAM LIQUID MOUSSE FOUNDATION

2. SILKYGIRL GEL EYELINER

3. SARIAYU BLACK EYESHADOW

4. BEYOND LIP COLOR

All of these products are known to have a good pigmentation and staying power.

LETS BEGIN!

#1. THE ORIGINAL MAKEUP REMOVER

Yeap! I dont really know what to call this but this is the very first makeup remover type i tried.

With this, and as I was a very beginner in makeup, I used this to remove ALL of my makeup!

Yes foundation, eyeshadow, lipstick and etc.

It removes pretty good but it is pretty wasteful with the cotton pad and the product.

I do love the makeup remover from Maybelline and they cleanse the eye and lip product pretty good!

Here is how it looks like. It is a combination of water and oil. It removes the makeup and also moisturizing which is important especially for the eyes area. As i mention above, I love Maybelline makeup remover as they pick and removes the makeup at one go! This is the very basic makeup remover I believe a lot of people know and own and yes it is good and handy.

It doesnt irritate my skin and this is what i used whenever I have my own personal makeup class.

*yes i do open a one day basic makeup class*

#2. CLEANSING FOAM

Now, what is a cleansing foam? There are some cleansing foam that are produced to remove makeup easily and also cleansing the face. So it is a 2 product in one.

I personally, wont recommend this step if you have a good full makeup on.

Or maybe it is just me being paranoid of having makeup left on the skin haha but hey! that isnt good because it will cause acne! I prefer to have my skin clean to the core!

This cleansing foam is just like any other cleansing foam, it comes in a cream-ish texture and in this case, I am trying out this foam as a makeup remover. As you can see it doesnt really break down the foundation and the eyeliner but it lift up easily the eyeshadow and somehow the lipstick too.

It has a texture of soft and foamy (hence the foam) and it applies easily.

It doesnt have any weird scent and for my own personal preference, I dont really like washing and cleansing my face with just a facial foam as you can see it doesnt really remove the foundation.

However, I do use this as a double cleansing which means, I wash my face one more time to make sure that all of the makeup is off from my skin.

You can also use this as a daily facial wash actually but as for a makeup remover, nope for me.

#3. CLEANSING LOTION

Well there are different types of this like lotion, milk or cream but they are all base on liquid-ish so that it is easily to blend and absorb into the skin and of course by massaging this, it helps to break down the makeup. I used to love buying cleansing milk because I think it is more affordable and saves up a lot compare to the original makeup remover (not really sure how to call this type but yes i am going to call it the original). It is much cheaper actually.

Different brands has different ability to remove makeup. I happened to have this one right now. I used to love Mustika Ratu Cleansing milk because it lift up the dirt and makeup a lot and easily.

So that is one recommendation for you.

With this one, it doesnt really lift up the foundation, eyeliner and lipstick. But I really do recommend to purchase on cleansing milk to remove most of the makeup. Much cheaper.

#4. MAKEUP REMOVER WIPES

Alright, I am sure this product is a repetition from me! I always bring this whenever I go traveling.

I just love this! It lift up makeup, literally every makeup easily without me having to pull my skin haha :P

This is done in 1 wipe, 90% the make up is off from the skin!

It moisturizes and soothing on the skin.

However, it is a waste and much more expensive if I have to use this on a daily basis because I would be wasting a lot of wipes :P so I only bring this whenever i go traveling.

#5. CLEANSING WATER

After my certain amount of love for cleansing milk, i encountered cleansing water! Oh my!

I fell in love and this is my current cleansing water.

The very first cleansing water I tried was Bioderma and Bifesta.

Those 2 are good, the pick up makeup easily but the down side,

you do need a good amount of cotton pad to use if you have a good full makeup.

Why I love cleansing water is because, it actually refresh the skin and I don't feel sticky or oily.

I lift up the base makeup (foundation, powder, blush) easily.

The downside is, with this cleansing water, it is kinda hard to remove eyelash glue.

As for a good pigmented product, you probably need 2 wipes or 3 to make sure everything is off.

I only use cleansing water for base makeup actually or if I do use cleansing milk or balm or oil to remove most of my makeup, I use cleansing water for the final cleanse before the facial foam.

*i did told you i am a tiny bit paranoid right if the makeup is not off 100%*

#6. CLEANSING BALM

I knew cleansing balm from a youtuber and I did have my curiosity poked to find out how it is on me and how the product as a whole. I can only find this one from The Body Shop. If you have seen any cleansing balm in Jakarta do let me know :*

So basically, it is in a texture of a balm.

If i can compare the texture not the scent, it is like the tiger balm that we all use hahha :P

It is semi creamy and gel-ish that it breaks as soon as you massage it onto the skin.

The balm itself has a thicker consistency that leaves my skin somehow moisturizer but as I have an oily skin, I feel that some of the residue from the balm is left on the skin but that is just me.

If you have a dry skin, this might feel so soothing on the skin for you.

I love how it liquify and melts with our body heat as I massage it onto my face to break down the makeup. I did try to remove it with cotton pad straight away and it doesnt work that well. It actually doesnt lift up that much product but when I spray some water and massage it even more, it is easier to be lift up and remove by the cotton pad.

It also removes eye and lips makeup easily and I forgot about the eyelash glue, I think it helps to loosen up but it doesnt really remove it.

I used this for a full makeup basis but i barely use this just because I dont really like the feeling after :P

and it is pretty messy to use, as it doesnt come with a spatula to take the product out.

#7. CLEANSING OIL

Now, this is my current favorite!!!!

Yes you all know i have an oily skin but that doesnt stop me from trying and loving this.

More review will be up on my youtube channel so make sure you subscribe!

There are a lot of cleansing oil but since i have never try this, so i decided to go for something more affordable. I love the one from The Body Shop.

I love this becauseeeeeeee it breaks most of the makeup off including lash glue!

I think because it is oil so it breaks down mostly everything!

It is affordable and you dont need a lot of product.

I only use 1 pump and this picture below is taken with one light swirl on the hand.

What I usually do is, to pump a good amount onto my palm, then rub it in my hands, pat my face and massage it slowly. It even removes a waterproof and long lasting makeup.

It gets a bit messy because of the oil and to remove it you need water and massage it more.

Regardless the mess, it lifts up 99% of the makeup away and all I need is to use a cleansing water to make sure it is off before heading to wash my face.

Full Review will be up on my youtube channel!