Style July 12, 2019
Because waterproof mascara shouldn't be a battle.
Removing Waterproof Mascara NaturallyRemoving waterproof mascara: the makeup routine that strikes fear into the hearts of lash-loving girls everywhere. When the day is done, all you want to do is wash off your face and flop. Chances are, you don’t want to leave your house again just to buy makeup remover. You also definitely don’t want to scroll for hours searching for natural alternatives.
So to save you some sweat, blood, and literal tears: here are three foolproof ways to remove your waterproof mascara at home, pain free, with products you have on hand.
Forget the chemical-filled makeup removers at the drugstore. If you want something natural, look no further than the plant-based cooking oils in your kitchen cabinet.
You can use both olive oil and coconut oil as a tool for removing waterproof mascara. Just wet a cotton ball with the oil of your choice, and press gently against your closed eyelid for several seconds. If you’re using coconut oil, make sure it’s in a liquid form.
Next, smoothly wipe down with the cotton ball. Repeat this process several times if you see traces of lingering mascara. Once removed, continue your skincare routine as usual. And voila!
Cosmetic chemist Joseph Cincotta told Allure, “Coconut oil solubilizes or breaks up water-resistant substances used in eye shadow and mascara, releasing them from the skin and lashes.” It’s not magic, it’s science!
As an added bonus, both olive oil and coconut oil will leave you smelling temporarily like a mediterranean summer goddess.
Yep, you read that right, milk. Yogurt should also do in a pinch.
According to Dermatologist Dr Indu Ballani, “If you have a tough makeup to remove, use a little bit of milk or olive oil. Apply it all over your face and then wipe it off with a washcloth or cotton ball.”
So if you don’t have coconut or olive oil on hand, no worries. The process is really quite comparable with dairy. If you’re lactose-intolerant, don’t stress. The dairy shouldn’t affect your digestion based on contact with your skin. However, if you have a milk allergy, you may want to hold off.
It may not help you when the deed is done, but if you need a DIY hack for your next night out with waterproof mascara, celebrity makeup artist Nick Barose has the answer.
Having worked with stars such as and Lupita Nyong’o, Rachel Weisz, and Brie Larson, Nick Barose has the experience we need to guide us on our waterproof mascara journey.
In an interview with InStyle, Barose explained, “Start with a layer of regular mascara as your base coat, then do a second coat with the waterproof formula.”
A mascara cocktail? Revolutionary. According to the expert, the layering “helps to seal your lashes in a waterproof barrier, but is much easier to remove.” Thanks, Nick Barose!
So the next time you reach for the tube of waterproof mascara, no need to fear. These natural home remedies for removing waterproof mascara without makeup remover will keep your lashes happy and your evening chill.
