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Make up remover recommendations

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midnightblue12 · 24/04/2023 19:58

Just that really!
I have extremely sensitive skin in my face but I need something to help me get my make up off as soap and water just doesn't cut it!
I've been using body shop camomile melt but it's really irritated my skin and eyes so I'll be stopping that immediately!
Any recommendations for something that won't irritate my sensitive skin?

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Volver · 24/04/2023 23:05

i found the same as you with the BS butter and flannel/hot water cleanse.
I have switched to Avene Micellar Water and so far so good 😊 sensitive skin is much happier now. I use cotton wool pads to swipe and cleanse and after a spray of rose water or Avene water spray to tone.
Skin feels clean but not stripped and I can move straight onto night moisturiser after.
No irritation at all

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 24/04/2023 23:14

CeraVe Hydrating cleanser ,CeraVe Micellair water is the only eye make up remover that doesn't irritate my eyes.

LeatherSkirt82 · 25/04/2023 06:35

I use Take the Day Off balm by Clinique and it is both - effective in removing makeup and gentle on my sensitive eyes.

TakeMyStrongHand · 25/04/2023 08:29

I've been using clean and clear daily deep cleansing sensitive lotion since I was about 13. It pulls through make up and kept me spot free as a teen and a good texture as an adult. It's a light blue liquid in a bottle.

Flounder2022 · 25/04/2023 08:58

I like the Inkey List Oat Balm and Fulvic Acid for a good double cleanse if I am taking off makeup.

I also like Superfacialist Cleansing Oil

Lx9ee2 · 30/04/2023 09:06

I also second cleansing balm, when I use it, it's easy to rub in and doesn't hurt my eyes and I really get in there to remove mascara etc (i have sensitive and dry eyes that get sore during the day) i then use a reusable cotton pad or muslin cloth with water to remove the balm/makeup residue
I got a clinique freebie and an elemis balm in a beauty calendar at christmas and they've done well
there may be cheaper ones on the market too, of course

Noicant · 30/04/2023 09:13

Double cleanse is a good option. I have dry skin and it takes the makeup and sunscreen off but also doesn’t completely dry me out despite my second cleanse being with an exfoliating foam wash. I use real foods black sugar cleaning oil and face wash (I found cliniques oil cleanser stung my eyes). I also like etude house perfect cleansing oil.

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