9 effective ways to remove waterproof mascara

Many girls and women use waterproof mascara. This means of decorative cosmetics helps out in any situation, including when it is raining, snowing, high humidity or watery eyes outside, a trip to the pool is ahead. Usually, along with waterproof mascara, a preparation is purchased that helps wash off cosmetics from the eyes. But what if you don't have a specialized 'wash' at hand? In this case, the methods of removing persistent makeup, which the make-up gurus shared with the journalists, can come to the rescue. Regular oil, cream, and self-made lotion will help to wash off waterproof mascara. Read about the methods of eye makeup removal in our article, and find out which methods you can use and which you should not use.

Application of special cosmetics

A variety of specialized cosmetics will help you wash off waterproof mascara from your eyelashes. If they are at hand, you need to use them, since such cosmetics are the safest for the skin of the eyelids, for eyelashes.

To remove stubborn eye makeup, you can buy the following products:

1. Micellar water, which is produced on the basis of an aqueous solution of fatty acids and distilled water. Experts note that not all micellar preparations cope with waterproof mascara. Therefore, it is better to buy products from reliable brands that have already proven themselves well.

2. Hydrophilic oil for washing. One of the best products you can buy to remove waterproof mascara. The product is applied on dry skin, then water is added and the product turns into an emulsion that can be easily washed off along with the rest of the mascara.

3. Special two-phase liquid. This drug is called biphasic because of the peculiarities of its composition – it is a mixture of oil and nutrient solution. The first component dissolves mascara and helps cleanse the hairs from pigment. And the second one nourishes the skin and cares for it. A two-phase liquid, if not used for some time, settles and stratifies into two layers. So before you rinse off waterproof mascara, shake the bottle thoroughly to re-mix the ingredients.

A wide variety of these beauty products can be found on supermarket shelves. The price category is variable – from mass market products to luxury and even pros. When choosing a tool, you need to build on the following criteria:

1. Compliance with GOST, expiration date, products must be certified in our country.

2. Composition – the presence of predominantly natural ingredients that cannot harm the skin and eyelashes is welcomed.

3. Scope of application – it is desirable that the product was specially designed so that users can wash off waterproof mascara, and not the entire make-up. All-in-one makeup removers can be poorly suited to sensitive eyelid skin.

4. Brand reputation. Well-known manufacturing companies carefully monitor the production process of cosmetics at all stages, so the likelihood of buying a low-quality product is small.

5. And the last parameter on the list, but not by importance, by which a means for removing make-up is selected is cost. If financial opportunities are limited, you can buy a budget drug from one of the reliable and well-known brands, for example, Nivea or Oriflame.

Oil use

Makeup artists shared some very useful information with us. Waterproof mascara gets its unique properties due to the fact that the components of its composition – silicone, wax – are not exposed to water, but can be dissolved by fats. This is why eye makeup remover has an oily consistency.

Therefore, you can try washing off the waterproof mascara with cosmetic oil. It can be coconut oil, grape seed extract, castor oil. Or any other to choose from other than those that contain menthol or coniferous notes. Such a drug can cause lacrimation and have a negative effect on the mucous membrane of the eye.

To remove waterproof mascara with cosmetic oil:

1. Pour a few tablespoons of the drug into a glass dish (shallow bowl) and heat the oil in a water bath to a temperature of 35-36 degrees. The oil should not burn the skin – control the heating temperature by stirring the product and periodically dipping the tip of your little finger or a special thermometer into it, which is used in cooking.

2. Soak 2 cotton pads (or just pieces of medical cotton) with heated oil.

3. In a comfortable position, place the discs on your closed eyelids and leave them on for 5-10 minutes.

4. Remove the dissolved mascara from the lashes by moving the discs down and towards the temples.

5. Wash yourself with water, or better with a special foam, which will remove residual oil from the eyelids and eye area.

If you don't even have a cosmetic oil on hand, try using regular refined or unrefined sunflower oil, olive oil, which you use in the cooking process.

A little secret that makeup artists shared with the readers of our publication – the use of cosmetic or ordinary vegetable oil improves the structure of the skin and the condition of the eyelash hairs. Thin and delicate skin of the eyelids will receive additional nutrition in 5-10 minutes, it will become smoother and more silky.

Greasy cream is what will help wash off both regular and waterproof mascara

If you don't want to use oil, but if you want to provide additional moisture to the skin of the eyelids and around the eyes, use a cream to remove makeup. Its texture should be saturated. A nourishing, extra-moisturizing or even baby cream is perfect.

The sequence of actions is as follows:

1. Prepare the product, close your eyes and apply it on the skin of the eyelids, on the eyelash area for 2-5 minutes.

2. Take a cotton ball or disk, remove the cream with smooth movements down and towards the outer corners of the eyes. You do not need to press hard, as the cream can seep under the eyelid and begin to irritate the mucous membranes of the eyes.

3. Moisten a new cotton pad with water, remove the remaining cream from the face. You can use cotton-tipped sticks to remove particles of the drug that are stuck between the eyelashes.

4. At the end of the procedure, it is recommended to wash with plain water to completely cleanse the skin and eyelash hairs.

Milk from natural ingredients

Milk, which you can make yourself, will help to wash off the waterproof mascara and at the same time heal and rejuvenate the skin around the eyes. To do this, you need 1 chicken egg yolk (or 2 quail yolks) and 80-150 ml. heavy cream, for example, 35 percent.

Before you start preparing cosmetic milk, chill the yolk in the refrigerator for half an hour. Then beat it with a mixer or a whisk, adding cream. The tool can be used immediately, as well as within 3-4 consecutive days. Store it in the refrigerator. The method of application is standard – apply the milk on cotton pads or balls, apply to the eyelids for a few minutes, wipe off the mascara. Wipe your skin with dry cotton pads and wash yourself.

Special wipes for removing cosmetics from face and eyes

Napkins are indispensable not only in the absence of a two-phase product at hand to help wash off waterproof mascara, oil or cream. You can always carry them in your purse in case you need to correct your eye makeup at work, at a party, or when dear.

The use of napkins does not raise any questions – you just need to draw one of them over the area of ​​the eyelids and eyelashes. In some cases, the procedure will need to be repeated to achieve complete cleansing of the skin and hairs. But these cosmetics have their own characteristics:

The tissue structure of the napkin itself can contribute to irritation. Therefore, it is not recommended to actively rub the skin and eyelashes, the movements should be smooth and not cause discomfort.

Not all make-up removal wipes are certified and ophthalmologically tested. Wash off the waterproof mascara from one eye and wait 5-10 minutes. If there are no side effects, then you can continue to use this remedy.

The napkins are impregnated with a special cosmetic composition that allows you to wash off the most persistent makeup, including mascara based on wax or paraffin. And it is not necessary to wash your face after using these products, which is very convenient in conditions when water is not available for some reason.

Makeup artists recommend – if possible, do not use wipes to rinse off waterproof mascara if there are alternatives. Napkins are handy, but they are best used only in an emergency.

Lotion to help wash off waterproof mascara made with your own hands

This drug is an excellent alternative to expensive cosmetics. It can be cooked in less than an hour and will last for a long time. An additional benefit – the lotion not only effectively removes waterproof mascara, but also helps to care for the delicate skin around the eyes.

You can prepare an eye makeup remover in this way:

1. Buy a pack of dried petals of cornflower or chamomile officinalis, St. John's wort or any other medicinal herb and castor oil from the pharmacy. The cost of these components of the drug is minimal.

2. Prepare an aqueous infusion of medicinal flower petals. To do this, you need to boil water and pour a small amount of it into 1 tbsp. mixtures. The tool should be infused for half an hour.

3. Strain the infusion. For this purpose, you can use both an ordinary fine sieve and gauze folded in several layers.

4. Mix the lotion ingredients. Measure out 90 ml of infusion and 60 ml of oil. You can take any volumes of these components in the ratio of 3 parts of infusion and 2 parts of castor oil.

5. Pour the product into a container with a lid. A thoroughly washed bottle from an already used cosmetic will do.

With this preparation, you can easily wash off waterproof mascara, you just need to first shake it by shaking the bottle a couple of times. Store the lotion in a cool place, protected from sunlight. It is not recommended to put in the refrigerator, since the chilled oil does not interact well with the waterproof components of the mascara.

Ways that are strongly not recommended in order to wash off waterproof mascara

Make-up specialists shared amazing facts with our journalists. On the Internet, you can find completely absurd advice on how to wash off waterproof mascara with improvised means. Girls and women are offered to use alcohol, shaving foam and other preparations that contain aggressive substances that are dangerous to the skin and mucous membranes.

Here are some examples of how you shouldn't try to wash off waterproof mascara:

1. Water and soap. Water against waterproof mascara is as useless as soap. Agree, you can't take silicone, wax and paraffin with soap. Therefore, this method is at least useless. But resorting to it, you can also harm the delicate skin of the eyelids, the eyelashes themselves. Firstly, tissue overdrying occurs, and secondly, the mucous membrane can be damaged.

2. Any alcohol solution. Experts assure you that you will get less harm if you go to bed without washing off the waterproof mascara than using such products. In this case, there is a danger not only to overdry the skin, but also to get a chemical burn of the cornea of ​​the eyes.

3. Shaving foam. The composition of this product is safe for the skin of the face and body, but the preparation is not intended for application to the skin of the eyes and eyelashes. The reaction to contact with mucous membranes is also not known, and it is better not to try to learn it empirically. Oil and herbal teas are found in most preparations that are used in order to wash off waterproof mascara. But the ingredients that make up shaving creams and foams are probably not on the list of ingredients for two-phase makeup removers.

Questionable but acceptable ways to wash off waterproof mascara

There are ways to wash off waterproof mascara that are only recommended for extreme situations. Experts do not recommend resorting to them if there is an alternative. But nevertheless, these methods deserve the right to exist, since some girls used them and got the desired result.

Vazilin

Makeup artists do not recommend using petroleum jelly to rinse off waterproof mascara. In general, this is a fairly harmless drug, but it contains substances that are not useful for eyelashes and skin. After all, the tool is a by-product of the production of gasoline and other combustible substances. Vaseline should be used as a last resort, single or very rare use is acceptable. The scheme of actions for removing makeup with petroleum jelly is the same as in the case of cosmetic oil. Only petroleum jelly does not need to be heated. And you need to keep cotton pads on your eyelashes no more than 1-2 minutes. To protect yourself as much as possible from the likelihood of an allergic reaction, apply a small amount of the product on the inside of the elbow for 5 minutes. If irritation or other warning signs do not appear, petroleum jelly can be used to rinse off waterproof mascara.

Shampoo for baby hair

Many girls are wondering if waterproof mascara can be washed off with baby shampoo? This is an acceptable make-up remover if the packaging is labeled 'No tears'. In this case, it is enough to apply a couple of drops of shampoo to a clean sponge, add a little water, and lather the product. After that, you need to wash off the mascara on one side with gentle movements towards the outer corner of the eye, rinse with clean water. And only then proceed to the processing of the second eye.

Most likely, after the procedure, there will be a feeling of tightness and dryness of the skin around the eyes. Therefore, prepare a moisturizer to apply immediately after makeup remover.

Hot water

And one more life hack in order to wash off waterproof mascara, if you have none of the above at hand. All you need to try to remove stubborn makeup is hot water and cotton pads or plain cotton wool. Why is this method classified as questionable? There are two reasons for this:

1. Not all cosmetics respond to hot water. But there is a chance, and its use will not cost a penny (except for the cost of cotton wool).

2. The use of hot water is associated with the risk of burning the delicate skin of the eyelids and around the eyes. Also, exposure to high temperatures negatively affects the condition of the eyelashes.

As you can see, our concerns about the use of hot water are justified. But if there is no way out, you can, observing safety precautions, try to wash off the waterproof mascara. The sequence of makeup remover in this case is as follows:

1. Heat the water so that it is hot, but tolerable. You need to test the temperature by dropping a couple of drops of water on the inside of your wrist. The skin there is about as sensitive as in the eye area.

2. Soak a cotton pad with water, squeeze out the liquid so that it does not drip.

3. With quick but gentle movements, rub the disc over the eyelashes, removing the paint. If you have not very sensitive skin, you can first apply cotton wool to your eyelashes for 30 seconds – this way the persistent substances in the mascara will soften faster and it will be easier to wash it off.

4. Periodically immerse a cotton swab in hot water, as in the air the liquid with which the disc is soaked will quickly cool down.

5. After cleaning the eyelashes of one eye, do the procedure on the eyelashes of the other eye. Then wash with cool water to cool the skin.

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