Eyes are one of the most sensitive parts of our body. The last thing you want to do is apply full makeup or clean with soap and regret spending IDR 80,000 on a new eye shadow that you don't really need. We'll start with how to use baby shampoo and move on to all the products in the bathroom cabinet that can also get the job done – without spending money on expensive eye makeup removers.
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Method 1 of 2: Using Baby Shampoo
Step 1. Use baby shampoo
You think that baby shampoo is only for washing your little one? Baby shampoos that claim to be “smell-free” are a great way to remove mascara (even waterproof ones), eye shadow, and tint. Eye makeup removers can be quite expensive (especially if you wear eye makeup a lot), so it's an affordable and painless way to remove makeup. No redness!
Step 2. Wet the eye area with warm tap water
Alternatively, you can apply shampoo to a cotton ball and wipe it on your eyelids. Using a cotton ball will ensure that this process will be a little tidier.
If you only want to remove part of your make-up (such as a smudged face or the wrong makeup), use a cotton swab! Rub a cotton swab with shampoo (or whatever you have and can use) over the area that needs to be removed. Then wipe with another part of the cotton ball. This is the result
Step 3. Apply some baby shampoo and massage
Shampoo foam is likely to appear. Close your eyes so the shampoo doesn't get into them. Even if this shampoo is “no pain in the eyes”, you don't have to take the risk!
Step 4. Rinse with lukewarm water
As with any other cleanser, take a washcloth and wipe off the baby shampoo. This is the result! Then dry your face gently with a towel.
If baby shampoo doesn't work or if baby shampoo doesn't work, try the methods described below
Method 2 of 2: Using Alternative Methods
Step 1. Use a moisturizer, mild soap, or cleanser
Unless your face is covered in glue, chances are a moisturizer, cold cream, or facial cleanser can remove makeup just as effectively as a regular makeup remover. Close your eyes, rub the area you want to remove makeup, and clean with a rag. You've already washed your face, so why not use this method?
- Don't worry, these products don't hurt your eyes – unless you use a mild cleanser (like salicylic acid), you should be fine, as long as you close your eyes.
- After cleansing, dry your face and eyes with a towel.
Step 2. Make your own
Feel like a cricket making a burrow in the ground? Then you can make your own eye makeup remover! Any type of oil can be used, but olive oil, mineral oil, or almond oil are best.
- Try mixing 58 ml of witch hazel with 58 ml of olive oil to make a simple homemade makeup remover. Shake the mixture, apply a cotton ball or rag to the mixture, and wipe the area you want to clean. Then wipe the area again with a dry cloth or cotton ball.
- Witch hazel is great for dealing with wrinkles! It smells bad, but this oil can make skin smooth!
Step 3. Be careful with phaseline (petroleum jelly) and other oils
Some people rely on phaselin or use other oils (especially mineral oil or baby oil) to remove make-up, but you may not need to trust that. These ingredients can cause a layer on the eye, clog pores, and cause lumps called milia. But if you don't have any materials available, choose them first. But if you don't have any materials available, choose them first.
Step 4. Use baby wipes
If you want to go in a neat way, that doesn't hurt your eyes, baby wipes are great. All you have to do is take a baby wipe, wipe it on your eyes (closed of course!), and the makeup is removed. Keep baby wipes at your bedside and you don't have to leave your room to wash your face at night!
The makeup remover also comes in a wet wipe form too
Step 5. Purchase an actual makeup remover
If you have very sensitive skin and neither baby shampoo nor a cheap makeup remover can work, you may need to buy a good makeup remover. The price is indeed expensive, but if you use it properly, it can last a long time. There are dozens of products available out there. Choose a brand you believe you won't regret.
Clinique, Noxzema, Neutrogena, MAC, and Lancome are all worth the money. Makeup remover comes in liquid form, cleanser, wet wipes, foam, or even cream. There's bound to be one you like
Tips
- Alternatively, you can try using a little olive oil. Dab a small amount on a tissue or cotton ball and gently rub it over your eyelids. The eye makeup will disappear in an instant.
- If you're not comfortable using baby shampoo for your eyes, try using baby wipes! Even though baby wipes are made to clean baby's bottom, these soft wipes will remove makeup easily without clogging pores. Close your eyes and massage the tissue on your eyelashes and under your eyes.
- If you apply eye shadow and it smudges (but don't apply eye shadow), you can take a cotton swab with water or lotion. Use it to repair blemishes caused by slipping eyeshadow.
- In an unpleasant situation, take a small amount of unscented lotion and rub it on the eyelids. Try not to get the lotion into your eyes, so keep your eyes closed while you do this.
- To remove blemishes from your lower lash line, apply a cotton swab with an eye makeup remover (or something similar) and gently wipe off. (Do not rub, as this can cause wrinkles.)
Warning
- Some people are very allergic to phaselin applied near the eyes, so be careful.
- Do it on one eye first. Do not try to put phaselin in both eyes and then try to wipe it.
- Do not use regular shampoo or shampoo that stings your eyes, as this will sting your eyes. If you have no other choice, when removing eye makeup with shampoo, dry your eyes with a towel.
- Do not rub too hard when removing the facillin, as this can cause irritation.
- Don't use baby wipes near your eyes because they can irritate your eyes, irritate them, and eventually become swollen and red if the wipes contain alcohol.
