How do I remove face paint?

Oh how long are the lists of products and big debates on which way is the best way to remove face paint.

 I'm here to offer you my advice and help. You can take or leave but, I promise I will never steer you wrong. First, can we establish the fact that FACE PAINT is actually MAKEUP... whoa, did I just blow your mind? Take it in for a minute, digest it.. ok.. ready? Let's move on.

 Now, if you think logically for a moment the best way to remove makeup is to use makeup remover...correct? Yes.

 As a makeup artist I have tried soooo many makeup removers and in my professional opinion there are a couple of hands down winners.

My first choice is Neutrogena Makeup Wipes or (the Generic Target brand) and Neutrogena eye makeup remover. I tell my own clients including those with children to use a makeup wipe like Neutrogena  to remove most of the face paint (makeup) then, wash with a mild face wash or tear free shampoo. This method works beautifully and there is little to no staining even with the toughest Teals and Red colors.

My second choice is a more expensive but, a green choice and that is Josie Maran's Makeup wipes. These are slightly more expensive than Neutrogena and the Target brand but, is really a lovely product that removes almost all traces of makeup, dirt and oil. They leave the skin feeling clean and hydrated.

My third choice is a yummy cleanser from Philosophy called Purity made simple. I actually use a Neutrogena makeup wipe first then,cleanse with this cleanser and a wash cloth. All traces of makeup are removed and my skin is left feeling moisturized and comfortable.

There you have it in a nutshell. Makeup Wipe + Mild Cleanser = Awesomely clean, comfortable non stained skin.

If your client doesn't have these products you can recommend using coconut oil or almond oil on a cotton ball to remove traces of makeup after the skin has been gently washed with a tear free shampoo or facial cleanser.

 If you have a great,winning makeup removing method please feel free to share it here below.

Until next time...
Happy Cleansing my friends.

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Lancome Bi-Facil eye makeup remover Dupe

 For a looong time, more years than I'd like to admit since it will give away my age, I have used the BEST eye make-up remover from Lancome called Bi-Facil. It removes EVERYTHING and I do mean EVERYTHING. I use waterproof eyeliner and mascara and it all comes off with two swipes of this stuff.
I haven't been able to find a better eye make-up remover yet but, I have found a drugstore alternative from Neutrogena.
 Now, before I start I must tell you that I wouldn't normally try another eye make-up remover unless I was absolutely desperate and this is exactly what led me down the Rite-Aide cleanser aisle to find the next best thing to Lancome's Bi-Facil called Neutrogena Oil Free Eye Makeup remover.

There are only a couple of differences between the two....
1. Bi-Facil removes everything in two swipes whereas Neutrogena takes about four swipes.

2. Bi-Facil leaves more residue on your skin so it's a little more difficult to wash off entirely.

3. The price for a 4.2 oz bottle of Bi-Facil is now $26.50..geesh! I remember when it was $19.00!

4. The Price for a 5.5 oz bottle of Neutrogena is $7.99...WOW! REALLY??? I didn't even realize what a steal that was until I just typed it!

I am not sponsored by either of these companies but, I can honestly tell you that I have been converted to a Neutrogena fan and unless someone wants to send me a free bottle of Bi-Facil I just can't justify buying a bottle of eye makeup remover for $26.50!
 By all means buy what works for you and fits in your budget but as for me and my eyes, we're stickin' with Neutrogena!