Reusable make up remover pads

[mommybear1]

Hi

Can anyone recommend a brand to try. I've had a look online but none seem to "jump out" as highly rated. I'm looking for a gentle one for eye make up removal and perhaps a gentle exfoliating one for the face. Any recommendations?

I don’t wear a lot of make up but these take off my makeup well with just water. They’re small and a stretchy material, textured on one side.

www.amazon.co.uk/HENGSONG-Cotton-Washers-Washing-Nursing/dp/B01LX6JKX5/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=baby+cotton+face+towel&sprefix=baby+cotton+fac&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&qid=1602796672&sr=8-7

Greenzla Reusable Makeup Remover Pads are lovely

Another vote for reusable baby wipes. These are double sided - one with a slightly rougher texture for exfoliation and the other is very soft for my eye area.
www.thenappylady.co.uk/washable-wipes/nappy-lady-premium-washable-wipes-cottonfleece.html

It’s not what you’re asking for but the best gentle thing that removes my makeup is Slai Butter cleanser by drunk elephant - massage it in dry and rinse off. Fab.

Grace & Luke is a lovely small company using organic fabrics, make up removers are lovely to use, then pop them into a net bag (she sells these too), & into the machine.

Becky the maker will go out of her way to adapt for customers. If you do a search on fb under Grace & Luke, you can find all the details.

I’ve used my old reusable breast pads, through I have not tried them for using a liquid eye makeup remover. I suspect the pad would absorb the liquid but the pads worked well for other creamy cleansers.

I saw these in Superdrug yesterday.

I use facehalo with just water to get off the majority of make up.
Then I use bamboo pads with make up remover to get off mascara/any remnants. I got the bamboo pads from Etsy - there’s loads of good ones on there.

After use I wash them with hand soap, put them in the net bag the bamboo pads came in.. then when it’s full I machine wash.

I just got any old pads from amazon. I think some are bamboo, some are cotton. They are a bit stained but still going strong after a long time. I just hung them in with my bedsheets to wash each week.

For exfoliation try a linen cloth.

I use some micro fleece ones (micro fleece like what baby blankets are sometimes made of) from Etsy, in a dark blue to minimise stains. And yes, wash in a little net bag so they don't cling to all my clothes after!

I use these bamboo ones. They are cheap and soft. I’ve been using them for over a year now and they wash really well. Even lipstick and mascara stains wash off and leave them looking like new.

www.amazon.co.uk/Organic-Reusable-Remover-Washable-Eco-friendly/dp/B07S6LY3QV/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&s=beauty&keywords=Reusable+bamboo&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&qid=1603036578&sr=1-5

I also have some bamboo ones I bought on Amazon, very cheaply (I can't find the exact ones but there are loads on there). They are super-soft, pick up makeup really well, and come with a net bag so they don't get lost in the washing machine.

I bought several packs of these for £4.99 in TK Maxx. Would definitely recommend.

www.next.co.uk/style/ls124734/R56422#R56422

The ones in Aldi middle aisle sometimes are really good. Wish I'd thought to keep breast pads though!

Bamboo one from Amazon
Brill
Use my micellar water takes about 5 to remove make up
Then I use a balm cleanser with a large flannel.
Saving me a fortune
I was spending bout £12 a month on cotton wool.
Nice exfoliating effect too.

These are great thank you all @SundayReilly can I ask which balm you use that you find good for exfoliating please?

I use Clinique Take off the day.
It's not so much the balm but the flannel which cleans and exfoliates but gently.

Oil/balm cleanser and a flannel for me too. My face feels cleaner without being stripped.