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What do you use to remove your mascara?
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Lots of chatter about our favorite mascaras here but what do all of you use to remove your mascara? I have tried many products but always come back to good old fashioned baby oil or mineral oil but would like to hear what everyone else might be using. Also, make sure you say whether you're using regular or water-proof mascara. I think that makes a difference. I personally avoid water-proof mascaras because they are such a bear to remove!
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I can't stand the feel of oil getting into my eyes. L'oreal has a great remover (don't use the Target version; it sucks) for a decent price. I adore the Clinique one that you shake up to blend. I don't buy it; it's a Gift With Purchase! Honestly, I seldom purchase make-up remover since I try to time my Clinique buys with GWP time.
I noted in another thread that I love the Boots No7 4-in-1 facial wipes. I bought because either Blogdorf Goodman or Beauty Addict recommended them. The wipe takes off all your make-up including mascara (as long as it's not waterproof, I'm guessing). -
The 4-in-1 removed most of my waterproof mascara.
Any oil based cleanser would help remove it. I use DHC's Deep Cleansing Oil while my sister uses SHu Uemera's (her friend got it duty-free for her, so it was less expensive). -
I think Right Brain suggested Olive Oil.
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I use Pond's Cold Cream before I wash my face but it doesn't always remove all of it but I too am afraid of getting mineral oil in my eyes. I have recently read that using baby wipes are as good as other more expensive facial wipes.
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I have tried and failed to use a different oil (other than baby oil) to remove mascara. Olive oil, coconut, virgin coconut, monoi, sweet almond etc. None of them seem to "melt" the mascara the way baby oil/liquid paraffin does.
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Do not use the eye make up remover from MAC. I always ended up pulling out lashes instead of removing mascara from them, and it always irritated my eyes.
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I dye my lashes, so no more raccoon eyes for me! It's TOTALLY worth it!
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EriEll - how much does it cost you to dye your lashes? How long does it last? Is it uncomfortable?
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I got a kit called 1000 Hour Eyelash and Brow Dye Kit sent from Australia to the US for just under $20 including shipping. The package says that it lasts 4 to 6 weeks, but I must shed and regrow a little faster than normal, because I feel I need to do it about every three weeks. Because I ordered blue/black, I don't do my brows, so there would be enough dye to last a couple of years, but the package insert says to discard twelve months after opening.
It took a couple of tries to perfect my technique. I learned that I tend to shed tears if I keep my eyes closed, so I just rest with them open for the ten minutes it takes for the dye to set. It does sting to get dye into the eyes, but it goes away pretty quickly. You just need to use your head and be careful!
Since you are chemists, I'll just list the ingredients:
Liquid
3% Hydrogen Peroxide
Cream
Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, p-Phenylenediamine, Socium Laureth Sulfate, m-Phenylenediamine, CI77077.
HTH!
EriEll -
You do it yourself!? That's brave. I used to get it done in a salon but it's now illegal in Massachusetts. I can't even get my hairdresser to color my eyebrows anymore. Do the Beauty Brains have any opinion on the safety of tinting your lashes?
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I use olay facial wipes for sensitive skin to remove every trace of make up including but not limited to mascara.
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I use baby oil. What makes it work really well for me, is wetting the cotton ball first, then putting the oil on.
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I agree with MoxieHart about getting the cotton ball or pad wet before putting the baby oil on it. I'm not quite sure why but it seems to make a huge difference.
I should add that I follow that step up by washing my entire face, including my eyes, with DHC's Deep Cleansing Oil which is primarily olive oil. That's an "I can't live without it" product for me. It removes all traces of make-up, even the all-day wear foundations, eye liners, and lipsticks which can be tricky to get off. I noticed that Taiwanese Gurl uses it, too. QVC sells something similar but I'm sticking with DHC on this one. GREAT product! -
using oil based products around my eyes irritates them, I stick to cleansing cloths and creams to remove make-up
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I use jojoba oil. It does a pretty good job of removing makeup and doesn't irritate my skin. If I'm feeling lazy, I use Neutrogena's Fresh Foaming Cleanser, which is gentle enough to use on eyes and takes everything off.
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I had L'Oreal and liked it until I used it all up, so I bought Almay eye make-up remover pads....I really REALLY dislike them. I think they are too oily and then I get acne in my eyebrows...no good
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I tried the Almay pads and didn't like them either. Unfortunately, I bought them at BJs so I have lots and lots of them. They weren't terribly expensive but I can't bring myself to throw them out.
I finally used up all my samples of eye makeup remover so now I'm using Nivea eye makeup remover. It's a lotion and does a good job of removing all my makeup. Then I wash with Cetaphil and my skin feels clean but not tight and dry! Yeah! And it's inexpensive! Double yeah! I think I may be onto something here. -
Baby oil is basically mineral oil lite, scented. If you use baby oil and don't like it, try plain mineral oil on a cotton ball. Dont' swipe hard, apply in dots until the lash is slightly wet. DON'T OPEN YOUR EYES. Let the oil sit for a couple minutes with eyes closed. Then swipe a clean cotton ball downward along your lashes gently. It should take off the mascara. Although I don't know about the waterproof kind, I haven't worn makeup in over 22 years. But this is how I used to get it off.
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