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Halloween and makeup: name a more dynamic duo.
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You know whatisscary, though?
The aftermath of caking on all that heavy-duty makeup.
And things can get especially hairy if you’re a person withsensitive skin.
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That’s no way to be.
The latter often turns out to be nightmarish for your skin, unfortunately.
“Some of the most common are nickel, cadmium, mercury, [and] lead.”
You also want to avoid products with silicone, dimethicone,and talc, Talakoub adds.
Examples of occlusive ingredients that can cause acne are waxes, petroleum, and mineral oil.
“Better-quality makeup is better for your skin,” Talakoub says.
Theatrical makeup is the way to go if you want those intense pigments with some higher-quality ingredients.
“Halloween makeup [companies] know it’s one-and-done,” Ilyas shares.
Products for fantastical looks that won’t wreck your skin.
The first step is cleansing a clean face is always what you want to start with.
But whatever you do, don’t use makeup wipes.
They can be a bit harsh and remove too many natural oils, Ilyas says.
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If you’re looking for something that will mattify the skin, Ilyas recommends theBobbi Brown Primer Plus Mattifier.
She suggests using theAlcone Barrier Creamduring the skin prep phase.
Primers and barrier repair creams give you the necessary protection, with some added hydration as a bonus.
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ensure to prepare yourself to remove your makeup no matter how late you get home.
Ilyas stresses the importance of being gentle when you’re washing your makeup off.
you’re free to really irritate your skin if you’re scrubbing with too much enthusiasm.
You should be relying on yourcleansersand makeup removers to do the heavy lifting for you.
Your bare hands are typically more than enough for daily facial cleansing.
The best way to use these cloths isafteryou have at least washed or removed some of your makeup away.
Also, check that to add somemakeup removeror at least a little water to the process easier.
Ripping off those sparkly gems or pretty pearls isnotan option.
Another affordable remover isVaseline Petroleum Jelly, which Connecticut-based board-certified dermatologistMona Goharasays can help slide those extra flourishes off.
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“Ripping them off without a lubricant can leave the skin irritated and inflamed, even scraped up.
This can lead to long-term marks,” Gohara warns.
Not to worry Ilyas has an alternative that may be a bit surprising: start by using alint roller.
If you were working with even heavier adhesives, not to worry.
The skin around your eyes is very sensitive, so remember the golden rule: be gentle.
“People get a little panicky, and they think this is not coming off,” she explains.
“Their tendency is, ‘I’ve got to scrub it.'”
Instead, it’s crucial that you focus ondissolvingthe makeup around your eye with the right cleanser.
it’s possible for you to keep it totally simple and affordable, too.
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“These work really, really well because you’re hydrating your skin as you’re removing the makeup.
You’re getting a dual benefit.”
“Don’t tug or stretch,” she says.
Words to live by!
Finding the Right Cleanser
Now it’s time to address the rest of your face.
The key to getting everything off completely is multiple rounds of cleansing and using the right facial washes.
Each formula dissolves a specific throw in of makeup.
“When using heavy makeup, I recommend adouble cleanse,” says Shah.
“If the makeup is oil-based, generally anoil-based cleanserwill work better to remove it.”
She likes theDermalogica PreCleanse Balm.
Gohara agrees thatdouble-cleansingworks well, but she has some slightly different product suggestions.
She swears that theLa Roche Posay Micellar Water UltraandEau Thermale Avene Cleansing Foamare the ultimate cleansing duo.
Let your products do the work for you.
The skin is very delicate so always see to it to treat it as such.
“you’re free to go overboard,” Ilyas says.
This isn’t time to pull those makeup wipes out either, according to Ilyas.
“I see so many rashes due to makeup wipes,” she explains.
“I’m not a huge fan of them because I think people almost overuse them.”
If you’re too rough, your skin will be left feeling raw, which isn’t great.
“No need to scrub excessively,” Gohara shares.
She suggests using one of thosecotton washcloths for babieswhen you’re scrubbing.
“Washing these routinely with a bleach solution is important to do,” she says.
If you really caked the makeup on, you might want to do some light exfoliation, Talakoub says.
Your skin isn’t doomed, it just needs a little time and moisture.
Gohara recommends abarrier repair creamto soothe and moisturize.
We love theFirst Aid Beauty Ultra Repair BarriAIR Creamfor its lightweight formula.
If you really went H.A.M.
A little gentle cleansing, hydrating products, and most of all, patience will eliminate those thick pigments.
