Taking off your makeup is one skincare step you can’t afford to miss. While the hustle and bustle of Lagos can leave one tired, you don’t want to cancel all the good work you’ve done on your skin by letting makeup fester overnight!

Here are 3 simple ways to take off your makeup in no time while you continue your skincare routine.

METHOD 1: Oil Cleanse

The first time I read about oil cleansing, the alarm bells in my head went off: “What does that even mean?”. As girl with oily acne-prone skin, I tried to avoid slathering extra oil on my face until I researched a bit more and even tried it for myself. It’s no wonder why many makeup removers include oil. How is this method helpful?

  1. By lifting oil-based and waterproof formulas off your skin and lashes.
  2. By keeping the skin’s balance and locking in hydration.

Please note that some oils could cause irritation or an allergic reaction, so spot-test the oil on your face before diving in completely.

Recommended product- R&R Shea Oil.

How To Oil Cleanse:
Apply 1 to 2 teaspoons of oil to your face before wetting it. Use your fingertips to gently massage the oil into your skin for several seconds to a minute to remove makeup and allow the oil to penetrate. Rinse with warm water before using your cleanser. Continue your skincare routine.

METHOD 2: Micellar Water

If you’re not comfortable with the oil cleansing method, then Micellar water could be a perfect match for you. Micellar water is a multi-purpose skin tonic that can be used as a cleanser, toner, or make-up remover. Pretty cool if you ask me! It is recommended to use micellar water to remove makeup, then follow up with a cleanser.

Recommended products- Nivea 3-in-1 Micellar Water, Garnier Skin Active Micellar Water.

How to use Micellar Water as a makeup remover:
Simply soak a cotton pad and gently wipe it over your skin to remove all traces of makeup. Gently press soaked cotton pad on your eye for a few seconds before sweeping the makeup off.

METHOD 3: Vaseline on the lips

It’s so easy to ignore the lips when taking off your makeup. There are ways to remove lipstick, one of which is with a multipurpose classic product- Vaseline!

Recommended product – Blue Seal Vaseline.

How To Use Vaseline As A Lipstick remover
Put a dime-sized amount of Vaseline on your lips and let it sit for 3-5 minutes. Reveal a fresh pout by blotting your lips with a paper towel or damp towel.

That’s it. 3 Different, simple, ways to get your makeup off without causing harm to your lovely skin.