There's no way around it -- to successfully remove makeup, you need to physically wash it off in the sink. Makeup remover wipes work well in a pinch, but they'll only get you halfway there. According to King, they should, at the most, be seen as the first step of a two-step nightly ritual (aka, the "double cleanse"). The first step in a double cleanse is a "pre cleanser" oil. "Many people shy away from using oil on their skin, but with the right product, it can make tremendous improvements," King says. Namely, it's the best ingredient to gently and thoroughly remove dirt, pollution, makeup and sunscreen that's been building up on your skin.

When picking a cleansing oil, steer clear of lanolin, mineral oil and heavy fragrances. Instead, look for products that contain olive oil, like DHC Deep Cleansing Oil, $28, and apricot kernel oil and kukui nut oil, like Urban Decay Melt Down Makeup Remover, $24, and Bobbi Brown Soothing Cleansing Oil, $44. Use the pads of your fingers to apply the oil over your entire face in circular motions. Let it sit for 30 seconds, then add warm water to emulsify -- the product should turn silky and easily whisk away.

If the thought of using oil to remove makeup freaks you out (here are 9 reasons why it shouldn't) dip a toe in with Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm, $29, a solid balm that transforms into an oil once emulsified with water.

For part two of your double cleanse, cleanse as usual with a cleanser that caters to your skin type, whether that's dryness, sensitivity, hyperpigmentation or acne. The second cleanse allows for a deeper cleaning and gets rid of any leftover dirt and makeup remover.

Speaking of using oil to remove makeup, you might already have what you need sitting in your kitchen. If you're into green beauty (or want to save a few bucks), you can use natural makeup removers like coconut oil or olive oil to swipe off stubborn makeup.

For eye makeup, gently apply a dime-size amount of oil over your eye area. (If your coconut oil is solid, rub it between your fingers first until it liquefies.) Let the oil sit for five to 10 seconds to allow it to dissolve your makeup. Then use a cotton pad, and gently massage the eyelids and lashes in downward strokes and into the bridge of your nose using circular motions. To remove the rest of your face makeup, simply take a quarter size amount of oil and rub between your hands. Gently rub oil into skin making circular motions. Once thoroughly applied, rinse your face with water (you might need a touch of soap to fully remove all the oil).

If you don't already have these oils in your cupboards, you can also pick up Kopari Coconut Oil Melt , $36, a 100 percent organic and unrefined coconut oil that melts away makeup and leaves skin impossibly soft, or S.W. Basics Makeup Remover, $14, which is made up of organic sweet almond oil, extra-virgin olive oil and jojoba oil.