How to Remove Eye Make Up
Our
eyes are one of the most sensitive parts of our body. The last thing you want
to do is to get a full bunch of makeup or soap in them and regret that $8 you
spent on that new eye shadow you didn't really need anyway. We'll start with
the baby shampoo method and then go on to all the products in your bathroom
cabinet that can get the job done, too -- without forking over the cash for a
fancy eye-makeup remover.
1. Use baby shampoo. Think it's just for bathing little ones? The "tear
free" baby shampoo is a great way to remove mascara (even waterproof),
eyes shadow and eyeliner. Eye makeup removers can get pretty pricey (especially
if you wear eye makeup frequently), so this is an affordable and a pain-free
way to remove makeup. Without the burning!
2. Wet the area of your eyes with
some warm tap water. Alternatively, you can dab some shampoo on a cotton
ball and wipe it over your eyelids. Using cotton balls ensures that this
process is a little more mess free.
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If
you'd like to only remove some of your makeup (you smudged it or made a
mistake, for example), use a Q-tip! Just dab on some shampoo (or whatever you
have at your disposal) on the necessary area. Then wipe it off with the other
end of the Q-tip. Voila!
3. Apply a small amount
of baby shampoo and massage it. Some
foam will most likely appear. Keep your eyes closed so nothing gets in them.
Even if it is "tear free" you don't want to take any risks!
4. clean it off with lukewarm water.
Just like you would
any cleanser, grab your wash cloth and gently wipe off the baby shampoo. Tada!
Then gently wipe your face dry with a cloth towel.
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If
baby shampoo doesn't work for you or you don't have any on hand, try the
methods discussed below!