QUALITY: Baby Wipes can remove makeup, for sure, due to its wet condition. However, since it is not built to dissolve makeup, it may leave traces that can clog the skin and cause a breakout; this is especially true if you love wearing waterproof or long- wearing makeup.
Baby wipes can be used for our own messy faces too, including makeup removal. Raising a family is hard work, so sometimes we need a simpler face wash routine in order to save time and ideally, get some rest.
Don't Really Cleanse Your Skin
Makeup removing wipes break down the layers of makeup on your skin and your face may look clear but it is not actually clean. You usually leave a lot of residue on your skin which leads to damage in the long run.
So while baby wipes may serve as an easy clean up tool for removing some grime and grit off your face, it can't remove most makeup, such as foundation, eyeliner, and waterproof mascara, which typically contain waxes and oils. So, in essence, baby wipes can take off makeup, but not completely.
Micellar water is a great universal makeup remover that can tackle eye makeup, lipstick and more, plus it's gentle on sensitive skin. Use it on a cotton pad to sweep away makeup before you cleanse your face.
Dampen a cotton ball with micellar water and gently dab over the eye area and face. If you're removing tough waterproof makeup, hold the cotton ball over the area for three seconds before wiping away. Micellar water is great because there's no need to rinse.
Huggies wipes are great for face, hands and body parts.
Yes, wet facial wipes can be used by people with all skin types; oily, dry, combination, sensitive and normal. If you have oily skin, look for wipes that contain aloe vera, cucumber or green tea extracts. If you have dry skin, look for wipes that do not contain alcohol.
If you are on the go and don't have access to eye makeup remover or face wash, then you can use facial wipes— just make sure they're not baby wipes. Most face wipes contain gentle ingredients that can be used on or around your eyes, whereas baby wipes could cause redness or irritation.
Makeup removal should be part of your daily skin care ritual because it is good for your skin. Here are the specific benefits: It washes away cosmetics , impurities and dirt from the surface of your skin, which could lead to irritation or cause your skin to age more rapidly.
I would recommend using micellar water as a daily makeup remover more than makeup wipes unless you are feeling extra lazy, but don't just rely on it because it won't remove a full face of makeup.
Don't wipe too hard. Towelettes like POND'S® Original Fresh MoistureClean™ Towelettes are designed to do the job for you so there's no need for harsh wiping. Use medium pressure and wipe in a long, downward motions. Be extra gentle around the eyes as this is a delicate area so it's best to pat from the outside in.
Think of it this way: your wipes are no different from your trusty makeup remover that you use with a cotton pad, so you'll definitely need to rinse your face after using them. Makeup wipes are packed with chemicals that may leave residue on your skin.
As well as causing trouble in wastewater systems, wipes can find their way into oceans. Along with other types of plastic pollution, they can cause long-term problems for sea creatures and the marine environment.
Baby wipes are not formulated to keep pores clear or break down waxes or oils (makeup), they are formulated to remove organic material from the surface of the skin. Using a baby wipe to clean your face means you are leaving a LOT of makeup and environmental debris behind.
For a fresh feeling all over, Cottonelle, the makers of your favorite toilet paper, offers flushable wet wipes. Although not designed specifically as a feminine wipe, many reviewers say it's great to use as both a traditional wet wipe and a feminine wipe.
In comparison to makeup wipes, micellar water is much better because its molecules encapsulate dirt as well as makeup crystals so they can be washed off. And even if you don't have water, applying micellar water to the face and wiping it off will achieve a better clean.
Micellar water is watery with fewer oil components, whereas makeup removers contain more oil components. Micellar water wipes may require more rubbing and tugging on the skin to fully remove the makeup. In contrast, makeup removers only need to be lightly massaged on the skin.
Baby wipes were found to be superior to water and cloth in 4 out of 5 published studies comparing cleaning with water and cloth to cleaning with formulated baby wipes. None of the studies found baby wipes to be inferior to water and cloth.