I’ll confess that I used to be a religious makeup wipes user until about 2018, where I discovered the double cleanse. This method consists of a first step where makeup is removed (usually with an oil based product) followed by a water based cleanser.
Using an oil based cleanser as your first step is a lot more effective at breaking down makeup and sunscreen. Makeup wipes tend to just move the product around your face, not necessarily cleansing it.
Having a clean canvas is essential so that the following products absorb better into your skin. I don’t necessarily have a preference between balms or oils, but I do look for ones that don’t irritate eyes or leave a residue.
Here are my top picks:
1. Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil
What we love:
- A little goes a long way
- Great value for the price per ml
- Soybean is great for nourishing the skin, I really like this one for the winter when my skin is much drier and flakier.
What we don’t:
- None ✨
What we love:
- Contains linoleic acid and oils high in linoleic acid, which are safe for acne prone skin. I’ve never broken out from this product or had any sort of irritation.
- Easily removes waterproof mascara.
- Easily accessible since you can get it at Sephora.
What we don’t:
- Can be a little pricey.
- Packaging isn’t very travel friendly, I had one bottle leak on me.
3. Paula’s Choice Cleansing Balm
What we love:
- Genius packaging, I personally feel like all cleansing balms should come in a tube. One of the reasons why I stay away from cleansing balms in general is because I don’t want to stick my finger in a tub. Thank you, Paula 🙏🏻
- A small amount goes a long way.
What we don’t:
- For us Canadians, it can take a while to get delivered.
- Isn’t the best at removing waterproof eye makeup in one go.
What we love:
- Does a great job at removing sunscreen and waterproof makeup.
- Comes in a fragrance and fragrance-free version.
- Easily accessible at Sephora.
What we don’t:
- Leaves a film on the face after emulsifying, not a big deal if you’re using a second cleanse after though.
5. Palmers Therapy Cleansing Oil
What we love:
- Affordable and can be found at the drugstore.
- Leaves skin feeling soft.
What we don’t:
- Has fragrance.
- Can irritate eyes.
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