Dermatologists always preach about how harmful sleeping in your makeup can be for skin – think clogged pores, dead skin/product build-up and a dull complexion. But at the end of a long day, sometimes we just don’t have the energy to lather up.
 
Makeup wipes, cleansing oils and refreshing waters are making it easier than ever to remove the day’s dirt, but are they as effective as a traditional suds session?
 
Here are the best ways for consumers to get squeaky-clean skin—and how companies who make the products can capitalize on these needs!
 
When Wipes Suffice
If your skin is not very sensitive and you're impatient, you can go ahead and remove makeup with a wipe. If you have sensitive eyelids, you may want to spot clean them with a non-irritating eye makeup remover, then finish off your face with the wipe to get any extra makeup off.
 
Sensitive Solution
Micellar water is a good idea for sensitive skin. Basically what you're doing is washing your face with oil and water. It's sort of how shampoos work, you're using the oil to attract dirt and water to wash it away. It's a non-irritating way to wash your skin.
 
Structurally Strong
You can use cotton balls or pads from the drugstore, but make sure it’s structurally sound enough to hold up while removing your makeup. You don't want anything that's going to leave behind residue or breakdown during usage and leave fibers on your lashes or skin.
 
Incorporate a Cleansing Brush
I’m a huge fan of Clarisonics. If you don’t have super sensitive skin and love that deep clean feeling, they are fine to use every day. Cleansing brushes give skin a mini-massage, giving the gentlest microdermabrasion and helping products to penetrate better post-cleanse. If you have very sensitive skin, flush easily or have rosacea, trying using it every other day and using the softest brush attachment available.
 
About the expert
Dr. Rebecca Kazin has devoted her professional career to achieving excellence in patient care and is a nationally recognized expert in the field of Cosmetic Dermatology. She is a Board Certified Dermatologist at the renowned Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery and is on faculty at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She served as Medical Director of the Hopkins Dermatology and Cosmetic Center for close to a decade and was responsible for training Dermatology and Plastic Surgery residents in cosmetic dermatology. She is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.