A Golden Rule
Tuesday 24th April 2007 by Elizabeth Richards
Taking your makeup off at the end of the day – however late it may be and however desperate you are to crawl into bed – is one of the golden beauty rules of all time. Cleansing at night time helps to remove the grime, sweat and toxins that accumulate during the day and also, of course, washes away makeup so that skin can breathe and repair itself: skip this vital step and you’re on the fast track route to premature ageing, irritated eyes and congestion.
But however committed you are to your evening regime, the last thing you’ll want to be doing as the clock strikes midnight is scrubbing and rubbing at eyes to clean away every last scrap of mascara. A decent eye makeup remover is an absolute staple so choose a formula – either oil or water based – that works quickly and effectively without leaving too much residue. If eyes are particularly sensitive, apply with a damp cotton wool pad and keep lids firmly closed.
Elizabeth Arden All Gone Eye and Lip Makeup Remover, £12.20
This pampering extra mild shampoo is packed with moisturising ingredients that work hard to soften, tame and add shine so if your hair is dull or dry or feels thick and stiff after drying, this is the perfect formula. The vintage-style packaging scores top marks too.
Available at www.SkinStore.co.uk 
Dermalogica Soothing Eye Makeup Remover, £13.50
If you love dark smoky eye makeup you’ll totally appreciate how difficult it can be to remove. This rich formula not only glides on easily and removes an impressive amount of mascara and eye shadow in just a couple of sweeps but also helps to condition the delicate skin around the eye area.
Available at www.BeautySleuth.co.uk
Korres Jasmine Eye Makeup Remover, £12.50
Crammed to the brim with lash-strengthening wheat proteins and provitamin B5 as well as jasmine and cucumber to soothe delicate skin, this formula removes ordinary or waterproof makeup with minimum fuss to leave lashes silky smooth and lids puff-free.
Available at www.BeautyExpert.co.uk
Stila Petal Infusions Eye Makeup Dissolver, £13
It doesn’t get much better than this: a dinky jar filled with little pads soaked in fragrance free makeup remover for quick and easy cleansing after a long day. The formula is particular gentle so great for those with sensitive eyes while the girly packaging is quite simply gorgeous.
Available at www.HQHair.com
Clinique Take The Day Off Remover for Lids, Lashes & Lips, £11.50
If you like to fly through your cleansing regime, this super-gentle contact lens-safe two phase formula is great for instantly loosening mascara so that it can be easily wiped away with no tugging on lashes. Its leaves lids soft and smooth with no dry patches or irritation.
Available at www.Garden.co.uk
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