For some it's a pleasure. For others a daily chore or bi daily. Yet cosmetologists have developed formulas and textures so varied that removing make-up, this essential step to have beautiful skin , has become a great moment of pleasure. Our * tips to choose the makeup remover adapted to your skin type.
"I do not wear makeup, do I have to use makeup remover?"
Yes, because your skin secretes sebum. Dust, toxic particles contributed by pollution adhere to it. It oxidizes and may cause redness, pimples, hypersensitivity. And a good makeup remover also helps to chase dead cells that suffocate the epidermis.
The right choice: Use soft micellar water such as Bioderma's Créaline H20: its fatty acid esters, in perfect affinity with the skin, reconstitute its hydrolipidic film and decongest. Ultra micellar water, Roche Posay Reactive Skin is enriched with thermal water and also applies on the eyelids.
The right gesture: finish with a spraying of thermal water that you emulsify with your fingertips.
"Do I have to cleanse myself morning and night?"
Yes, because during the night the skin regenerated, evacuated toxins via sebum which continues to be secreted. So you have to get rid of it. Dry skin can be satisfied with a passage of micellar water, oily skin with a more pronounced cleaning.
The right choice: Phytomer Face Dew, with extracts of soothing agents and softening rose water. Beauty vinegar, the Aura Mirabilis care of Roger and Gallet, whose 18 natural essences refine the complexion and clarify.
The right gesture: pass a cleansing paper or a cotton soaked in thermal water (spray or bottle more economical), to perfect the cleaning.
"I have dry skin, she pulls after cleansing."
Avoid foaming products whose surfactants weaken the lipid barrier, dry out and irritate. The inter-cellular cement needs to be reinforced. Either you immediately follow the cleansing of the skin with a nourishing care if you have chosen a make-up remover with water, or you prefer milks and creams gentle make-up remover to prevent dehydration.
The right choice: Tolériane softening foaming gel, La Roche Posay containing 21% glycerine and limestone neutralizers. Milk and Tonic Rare Flowers of L'Oreal Paris, which Jasmine soothes and Rose protects tugging.
The right gesture: avoid rubbing. Slide a cotton pad between index finger and ring finger for softer pressure.
"I have oily skin and feel that milk leaves a greasy film."
Adopt slightly astringent micellar lotions and, in the morning, a product that rinses with water, cleansing gel or cleansing foam for a good feeling of freshness
The right gesture: then neutralize the limestone of the water with thermal water. It must be known that tap water contains dry residues (limestone, minerals) that remain on the skin and dries it.
The right choice: Balancing Purifying Lotion from Sisley, whose tropical resins cleanses gently. Aqua Magnifica foam from Sanoflore, the concentrate of essential oils releases impurities. Spray Avene thermal water, which neutralizes residues without irritating.
"I like using micellar water, but does it really remove make-up?"
These waters perfectly remove most makeup, except waterproof , without the need to rinse. These express cleaners are suitable for all skin types. Their micelles (sort of small bubbles) capture and imprison makeup, fat, like "magnets", on cotton.
The right gesture: do not hesitate to spend a well impregnated cotton two or three times then emulsify with the fingertips to finish off dirt and dead skin.
The right choice: Bioderma sebum H20, which cleanses combination to oily skin without drying out. Moisturizing Moisturizing Ictyane Ducray Water that respects the PH of the skin and leaves it supple and comfortable.
"My skin is hyper reactive, it blushes, how to clean it without attacking it?"
Sweetness above all things. Choose milks or creams or even micellar water with soothing agents (Vitamin B5, flower extracts, Aloe Vera, floral waters ...). Avoid soap products.
The good gesture: absolute defense to rub! The pro-inflammatory molecules produced by this gesture would amplify the irritation. Put the milk or lotion on the fingertips and emulsify. No cotton that can be aggressive too. Finish with a tissue clasped between the index finger and the little finger and soaked with thermal water.
The right choice: A-Derma Sensifluid Micellar Milk with comfortable texture and desensitizing oat seedlings. Source Micellaire Enchanted Garancia whose extracts of young shoots of organic barley have soothing and moisturizing virtues.
"I have acne, what product to clean and neutralize bacteria?"
Acne is not a problem of dirt. The bacteria that are responsible for it feed on sebum and produce irritating molecules. Choose specific makeup removers. If your skin is treated with retinoids, it peels off and is weakened. Treat it then as a hypersensitive skin, choose soft textures milks or creams with soothing agents. If she is not on treatment take make-up removers in the anti-imperfection lines.
The good gesture: no overly aggressive cleaning. Apply the product with fingertips in circular motions and rinse with mineral water.
The right choice: Kéracnyl foaming gel, Ducray based Myrtacine® for cleansing and purifying gently. Normaderm Vichy micellar solution, anti-bacterial zinc and micelles to clean clogged pores.
"When I come back late I tend to skip the make-up box, is it serious?"
Fatal error ! For an express toilet some make-up removers apply in the shower. Otherwise wipes or micellar waters melts the job in less than three minutes.
The right gesture: in each hand a wipe or cotton pad soaked with micellar water. And if you prefer to shower, a new make-up remover specifically formulated for you.
The right choice: Klorane bio-degradable wipes special sensitive skin, they remove face and eyes without risk of redness. Cleansing wipes with rare flowers, L'Oréal Paris: they are suitable for all skin types, even the most sensitive skin thanks to soothing and protective plant extracts. Make-up remover under the Nivéa shower: this combination of hydrogel and oleogel makes it possible to gently remove makeup and mascara without using cotton. Just a jet of water!
"I make up with waterproof products, which formulas to choose?"
It is imperative to use very greasy make-up removing creams, or some two-phase products, because only lipid formulas can solubilize waterproof cosmetics (mascara, eyeliner ...).
The good gesture: the creams are used in delicate circular massages after having heated them a little in the hand. When they are emulsified they are removed with a damp cotton. Biphasés need to be shaken to homogenize the two formulas.
The right choice: L'Oréal Paris Scarce Cleansing Cream for a perfect cleansing in a delicately scented cream texture. Rosewood Cleansing Balm, Darphin: its blend of vegetable fatty acids and emulsifiers "wets" the pigments and allows rinsing with water comfort for even the most sensitive skin. Complete Cleanser, Specific Protocol, DermEden: its unique formula even allows you to hunt sunscreen residues in day care. The Bi-Phase Visage, Chanel: it contains in its emulsified phase anti-pollution and repair agents of the cutaneous barrier.
"Can I use my baby's cleansing milk to cleanse?"
Baby milk contains nourishing and emollient oils but no cleansing oils. If you are not too makeup and to help you out you can use it, but it will not remove the makeup of the lips or eyes, more loaded with pigments.
The right gesture: as for the baby's bottom pass a soft cotton and moistened.
The right choice: Jacadi cleansing milk, sulfate-free, with pH in harmony with the skin is perfect for hypersensitive skin.
* Thanks to Véronique Delvigne, Director of Scientific Communication Lancôme, Elisabeth Bouhadana, Director of Scientific Communication L'Oréal Paris, Joëlle Nonni, Avène Skincare and Make-up Specialist, Catherine Corcoran, Training Manager Darphin, and Dr. Nina Roos, dermatologist and author of "Healthy Skin", Solar.
