Here's How To Remove Halloween Makeup Easily

Tips

• First, be choosy about your Halloween makeup. Many costume makeup palettes from Halloween stores and drugstores are low-quality and can contain worrisome chemicals like lead, cadmium, toluene, parabens, ethoxylated ingredients, and formaldehyde. Check product labels and avoid comedogenic ingredients, heavy metals, and occlusives. Better yet, use your own everyday makeup.
• Prep your skin before applying Halloween makeup. Start with a gentle cleanser to remove dirt and impurities, then slather on extra moisturizer (double the amount) to create a barrier and combat drying effects.
• Remove rhinestones, glitter, sequins, fake eyelashes, and other embellishments first. For glitter, use a lint roller. For latex-based glue, gently peel off. For stronger adhesives, use a facial glue remover with a cotton swab.
• Apply a facial oil before cleansing. Use an oil-based cleanser or facial oil on dry skin to break down oil-based makeup. Rub it all over, then rinse with water.
• Cleanse your face with a moisturizing cleanser after the oil. Gently splash with warm water and massage the cleanser, paying attention to heavy makeup areas.
• Tackle stubborn eye makeup gently by squeezing a drop of cleanser on a washcloth or cotton pad, holding it over closed eyes until the makeup softens. Repeat for other hard-to-remove spots like fake blood or deep lipstick.
• Finish your nightly skincare routine with a chemical exfoliant like glycolic acid or fruit enzymes to clear pores.
• End with a nourishing cream moisturizer to replenish moisture lost during makeup wear.