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Figuring out how to removewaterproof mascarawithout rubbing your lashes off is the bane of every nighttime skincare routine.
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It can actually do more harm, says celebrity makeup artistAndrea Tiller.
Good news: the art of removing waterproof mascara is not hard to master.
You most likely already have the products you need for a thorough cleanse.
The best thing to do here is remember to be patient, says celebrity makeup artistKirin Bhatty.
Choose formulas that are good for the surrounding eye area as well as for your lash health.
With that, see the seven foolproof ways to remove waterproof mascara below.
But choosing the right one is key for a thorough removal that wont irritate your lashes or your skin.
For a wallet-friendlier option, she likes theSephora Collection Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover.
Oil is gentle while effective, adds Bhatty.
As youre removing makeup, youre not scrubbing or pulling at the lashes and eye area.
Instead you are essentially breaking down and dissolving the makeup in a gentler way.
Thats where a double cleanse comes in.
A double cleanse is your friend when it comes to [waterproof] makeup, says Bhatty.
Its the most effective and protective way to remove it.
I always love to double cleanse, adds Tiller.
Youll first want to use an oil-based cleanser like theFarmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balmto break down product.
It also becomes quite handy when wanting to clean off makeup without irritating the skin.
Then you could gently wipe product off.
The less rubbing the better, says Tiller.
She explains this will dissolve the makeup so it’s possible for you to gently wipe it away.
Being mindful of which key in of to use will help tremendously in the removal process.
Bhatty recommends a tubing mascara, which contains polymers that create a tube around the lash for easy removal.
For gentle formulation, Tiller likesChanels Le Volume de Chanel Waterproofto give your lashes long-lasting color and lift.
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