Gentle cleanser recommendations for a 13-year-old to remove make-up

[FlappicusSmith]

Can anyone recommend a gentle cleanser that removes make up (inc. eye make-up), isn't micellar water and, ideally, doesn't require actually washing/ foaming/ rinsing? Although I realise the last one may be unlikely...

It's for my 13yo, who otherwise doesn't have a 'skincare routine' (and doesn't need one) - she just needs something gentle and effective to remove make up when she wears it. She used to use those reusable wipes, which I know aren't great for skin. I bought her micellar water to try (Cerave), but it made her skin very red and sore (and I subsequently read that it can disrupt/ damage the skin barrier).

I rarely wear make up, but when I do I use the Body Shop cammomile cleansing butter to remove it, but she doesn't like the texture of that...

Any cleanse and polish. Does need water though.

I’d recommend make up remover cloths more than products, all you need is water and they work so much better in my experience. They normally have a smooth side and a mildly exfoliating side.

You can normally get a 2/3 pack in most drugstores for under £10

https://www.boots.com/boots-make-up-erasers-3s-10311326

I rinse them with really hot water and a bit of hand soap, dry on the radiator and after 2/3 uses I’ll put it in the washing machine with an antibacterial detergent.
I have sensitive skin, even to fragrance free, colour free, “all natural” skincare products so using nothing but water is perfect for me.

Simple range

Boots Fragrance Free. Lots of products.

Another vote for Simple, DD uses it and it’s really lovely for her skin

I've never heard of these before! Sound great. Do they remove eye make up effectively?

La Roche Posay Toleriane cleanser. Its extremely gentle on the skin and suitable for use on children.

Hmm - not sure about these. I used Liz Earle C&P in my 30s and it absolutely wrecked my skin...

Sounds perfect. Does it manage to remove eye make up?

Yes, even waterproof mascara

Yes I find it gets everyfhing off.

I’d keep it very simple & barrier-friendly. Since micellar water irritated her, I’d probably point you toward very gentle lotion or gel-cream cleansers with ingredients like:

Glycerin
Ceramides
Oat extract
Panthenol
Coco-glucoside

You can check products with these across all price points for more options.

There are also cream cleansers that can be wiped off gently with a damp soft cloth instead of lots of foaming/rinsing (which some teens tolerate way better).