Beauty Tips

7 Genius Hacks for Removing the Most Stubborn Makeup

Glitter nail polish. Eyelash extensions. Waterproof mascara. All fun to wear -- all a nightmare to take off. Here's how to remove makeup and other beauty treatments that are notoriously a pain in the you-know-where to remove

by Sharon J. Yi

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How to Remove Makeup Residue Whether it's long-wear foundation or concealer that doesn't want to budge, getting off every last drop of makeup can be tough. And while repeatedly washing your face with cleanser can leave you feeling thoroughly clean, it can also be seriously drying. Instead, slather on a layer of cold cream when you want to remove makeup residue. Cold cream was originally created to remove makeup and it's still a great option. It's a mix of oils and emulsifiers that soothe skin while leaving your face clean and makeup-free -- and the cooling sensation makes for a great, relaxing face mask.

Step 1: Wash your face with a gentle cleanser, then pat dry.
Step 2: Slather on a thick layer of cold cream. We recommend Pond's Cold Cream, $4.49. Let it soak in for a few minutes.
Step 3: Wipe off the cream with a warm washcloth to remove stubborn makeup residue.

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Interesting tips!

by robyne00 Friday, April 12, 2013 at 02:33PM Report as inappropriate

Is there anything vaseline can't remove?

by schien Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 03:11PM Report as inappropriate

Great tips! Waterproof mascara is such a pain! And I hate paying the fee just to get my Shellac removed in the salon. And I'm about to get eyelash extensions, so I'm glad I read this first!

by Erin4 Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 11:20AM Report as inappropriate

cold cream rules

by LittleBunny Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 05:53PM Report as inappropriate

love love love love cold cream!

by rayshaviolet Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 04:31PM Report as inappropriate

cold cream, even from the dollar store, removes all eye makeup including WP, in a flash AND moisturizes. A winner.

by veryvanilla Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 08:56AM Report as inappropriate

Good tips

by EricaC123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 06:32AM Report as inappropriate

I wish there was a tip to remove liquid foundation before cleansing the skin.

by springsblue Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 08:26AM Report as inappropriate

nice tips!

by teema Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 01:29AM Report as inappropriate

Ick, I hate cold cream! After using it, I needed to wash my face multiple times to get all of THAT stuff off. I haven't tried the glitter nail polish trick but I need to.

by LipglossandSpandex Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 09:12PM Report as inappropriate