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How to Remove Makeup: 7 Tips to Get Every Last Bit Off

One key component of good skin is making sure it is thoroughly clean each day. And this aspect is very important to focus on if you wear makeup frequently. It can be pretty simple to clean a bare face, but using the same tactics when you are wearing a face full of makeup is usually not as effective. Makeup can be tricky to remove; and if you are not persistent, you could leave some behind. Sleeping with makeup residue on your face can be detrimental to your skin, clogging pores and trapping the day’s bacteria on your face. Removing makeup takes a bit more attention than how you may clean your face regularly. In gathering the best ways to remove makeup, we consulted a few beauty and skincare experts, who gave us some of the best tips in the industry. Read on to learn how to remove makeup: 7 tips to get every last bit off.

Take your time and don’t rush the process

One of the first steps is to take your time. The slower you go, the more you allow the process to be effective. “Apply makeup remover and let it sit, and sit some more. Give it a couple of minutes, say, while you brush and floss. If you do this, you won’t find smudges under your eyes in the morning anymore,” says dermatologist Ranella Hirsch. Giving the makeup remover time to do its job will ensure that you don’t have to continuously scrub your face. Doing this can lead to heightened friction, and ultimately damage your skin.