5 makeup remover tricks for when you just need to crash after a long night
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There are many times when you have our full support to take the lazy route (takeout yet again? Sure!). But when it comes to washing off your makeup before hitting the sheets, the easy route just isn’t an option.
And if you think you’re excused just because you’ve had a few too many cold ones, and the fact that you and your iPhone made it home in one piece is enough of an accomplishment for the night, think again. You’re going to need your beauty sleep (ahem, more than usual) to let your skin rest and refresh while you snooze.
Luckily, there are quick and easy makeup remover tricks that you can manage in any state. Ahead, the five simplest, most beneficial, drunk-proof ways to wash your face with the least amount of rubbing as possible. You may feel like a mess the next day, but at least you won’t look it.
Browse our makeup remover tricks below.
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#1: Almond Oil Many face cleansers strip skin of natural oils, leading it to produce even more oil to compensate. Depending on your skin type, this can cause all kinds of undesired skin woes from breakouts and blackheads to dryness and irritation. Using an oil to wash your face means naturally dissolving the oils and taking the ultra-sensitive route to cleansing. Try 100% pure almond oil which will remove your stuck-on makeup super easily, without clogging your pores. Plus, it promotes clear and healthy-looking skin, which will help you tame that inevitable hungover visage that’s in tomorrow’s forecast. NOW Solutions Sweet Almond Oil ($7, well.ca ).
Renée Reardin is a writer and editor with 15 years of experience in the beauty, fashion, and wellness spaces. You'll also find her work on other Canadian publications like Elle Canada and The Globe and Mail, and American publications like InStyle and Glossy.