Removing Halloween makeup without damaging your skin

After a party, you mostly just want to get to bed quickly. That makes scrubbing hard look tempting, especially with dark face paint or waterproof products. Yet it is precisely that haste that often causes red, tight skin.

First, distinguish between zones

Eyes, lips, and face do not require exactly the same approach. Let a suitable remover rest on waterproof eye makeup for a few seconds. Remove lip products separately and only then begin on the rest of the face.

Dissolve makeup before cleansing

Use an oil-based remover, balm, or micellar product that suits your skin. Massage gently and wipe the product off without pressure. A cleanser then only needs to remove the final residue, sebum, and sweat.

Check without scrubbing again

Pat your face dry and check along the hairline, sides of the nose, and jawline in good lighting. If there is still makeup there, only clean that spot again. Washing the entire face a third time is rarely necessary.

End the evening simply

Skip acids, retinol, and scrubs for the night. Use a hydrating serum or calming cream that you already know. The next morning, lukewarm water, skincare, and SPF will suffice.

View suitable products

Take a look at MAYEE Pure Micellar, an option for gently loosening makeup. Also check out IK Skin Perfection SILK+, an option for a mild second cleanse. And take a look at Cenzaa Calming Power, an option for calming care after a taxing evening. Which choice is suitable depends on your full routine and the sensitivity of your skin.

Personal advice

Still not sure? Send a message via the chat on sQincare.shop about what your skin is doing and which products you are using. Yvonne or one of her qualified staff members will provide personal guidance.

About the author

This article was written in collaboration with Yvonne van Veen, medical aesthetician and owner of Salon Rustique and sQincare.shop. In case of pain, swelling, eczema, or persistent skin complaints, we advise evaluation by a doctor.