While a glitter manicure is supercute, the removal process, which generally involves sitting for half an hour scraping off glitter is enough to keep many women away from the sparkle. But removing glitter nail polish doesn't have to be labor-intensive. Just follow these steps:
Step 1: Soak a cotton ball in nail polish remover with acetone.
Step 2: Place the cotton on the nail and wrap each finger in aluminum foil. Press down.
Step 3: Leave on for 5 minutes.
Step 4: Pull the foil and cotton ball off and your glitter polish will glide off, too.
Step 5: If there's any glitter left on your nail, use a nail buffer to get rid of the rest.
Alternatively, if you wear glitter manicures pretty regularly, you might want to consider picking up a nail polish remover like No-Rub Power Gel Acetone Polish Remover for Glitter & Nail Art, $7. The formula calls for wearers to dip fingers into the formula and wait four minutes for it to dissolve flashy flecks.
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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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How to Remove Sunscreen
While sunscreen isn't makeup it is a staple in many a woman's beauty routine -- and waterproof formulas are especially difficult to remove. Though a long-lasting formula is great in terms of sun protection, a sunscreen that stubbornly adheres to skin long after sunset can cause major breakouts. That's because sunscreen has the potential to create a film on the surface of the skin that attracts dirt and oil, and makes for the perfect, pimple-causing storm.
When attempting to remove sunscreen, a traditional face wash won't break down this blemish-friendly barrier. Instead, embrace double-cleansing to break down stubborn ingredients commonly found in sunscreens like titanium dioxide.
Step 1: Massage an oil cleanser like Fresh Seaberry Skin Nutrition Cleansing Oil, $42, on a dry face.
Step 2: Remove the oil with a wet wash cloth.
Step 3: Follow up with a traditional face wash that's formulated for your skin type. We love Cosmedicine Healthy Cleanse One-Step Perfected Face Wash, $45, which removes even the most stubborn sunscreen.
When it comes to long-lasting makeup, many of us have a love-hate relationship with the smudge-proof products that take us from nine to way-beyond-five.
The last time we tried to remove our budge-proof liquid lipstick, we found it impossible to swipe off all the traces of the impressively immovable formula -- even after a significant amount of scrubbing with the best makeup removers and showering!
And it's not just liquid lipsticks that are a total b!*ch to get off. Gel manicures, eyelash extensions, even waterproof mascara all fall into that category. Whether it's removing makeup or a semi-permanent treatment that you love up until that distinct moment when you want it gone, the removal process can be time-consuming, expensive, and sometimes even painful.
That's why we've rounded up these genius hacks to remove even the most stubborn makeup at home. We talked to experts and trolled the Internet for hours to find the best makeup remover tricks and hacks. Here's how to remove waterproof makeup and every other tenacious treatment that lasts longer than we want it to.
