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Eyeliners are an essential beauty product that is used by women on a daily basis. It is an important part of everybody’s makeup box and can be their go-to product. However, being waterproof, it is not affected by water of any kind. So, it can become a bit challenging to remove waterproof eyeliners at the end of the day when you’re already exhausted. Sometimes if you try to remove it forcibly, it can bruise the skin around your eye. So you need to be careful while removing this. That is why in this article, you’ll go through the best ways to remove waterproof eyeliners. Processes for removing the waterproof eyeliner in both cases where you have a makeup remover or where you don’t have been mentioned in detail in the following article. Stay tuned to know more about the topic.
What is a waterproof eyeliner?
Before getting further into the topic, you should definitely know about the basics of waterproof eyeliner and what it is. It is a beauty product that remains on your skin and is persistent in a good way. It does not get smudged or removed by sweat or tears or even if you get wet in the rain or go swimming. The eyeliner will remain in its place. These are made from specific chemicals and polymers which have a moisture repelling characteristic. They resist moisture and that makes it a perfect product to use. These eyeliners are made in such a way that they are smear-proof and can withstand any amount of sweat, tear, or water of any kind.
Ways to remove waterproof eyeliner
Basically, there are two prominent ways to remove waterproof eyeliners from your skin. In this article, both of the processes will discuss below in detail.
- With a makeup remover: you can easily remove the eyeliners with a makeup remover or wipe of your choice. The process use at very simple and you can do it at your home easily. If you have the following products to remove eyeliner. You can use products suited for your skin type whether you have oily or dry skin.
- Without a makeup remover: even if you’re out of makeup remover or makeup wipes, you can still remove your waterproof eyeliner, without irritating your skin if you have a sensitive one. The details of both processes discuss below. This is also a very simple process using household products that you can easily find at your home without going to the market to buy anything.
Removing waterproof eyeliner using makeup remover
If you have a makeup remover with you, it is the easiest way to remove the eyeliner from your skin. This method also uses to remove other waterproof makeup products like mascara. In the following steps is a detailed explanation of how to remove eyeliners with makeup remover. It divides into seven steps discussing every possibility that you can choose, including different types of eyeliners.
- The first step for you to use in selecting a suitable makeup remover. This depends on the type of skin you have and you have to choose it carefully to get the one that you require. If you have very dry skin, then you should go for milk-based or cream makeup removers. This is because they have a moisturizing property and keeps your skin hydrated which helps with your dry skin. If you have a combination skin type then you need to take a different makeup remover. For such skin types, professionals suggest using micellar water. This product mix with water and glycerin. It is the perfect product for you to use on dry skin to remove waterproof eyeliner.
- After selecting the product you’re going to use, the next step is soaking a cotton ball. Take a cotton ball and soak it in the makeup remover. A few drops of the product are enough for a cotton ball soaking. You do not need to put a large amount of the product in the cotton ball as a little bit of it is enough because there is not much eyeliner in your eyes it is to remove only a small amount of it from your eyes. So, small amounts of the product are enough.
- Press the soaked cotton on your closed eye for at least 20 seconds. This is a crucial step as this is where the chemicals start to dissolve the eyeliner and it starts losing its grip on the skin. After 20-30 seconds you can remove the cotton pad. While you put the cotton ball on your closed eyelids, you can press the area lightly or massage it using a circular motion while pressing lightly. It helps to speed up the process. This is an important step while you do it because this is the step where the eyeliner mainly removes. You do not need to massage it very hard or with no surface, you should just press it gently while massaging in circular motions because it can irritate your skin if you have sensitive skin. Even while pressing on your eyelids you should be careful to not put much pressure on your eyes.
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- Now you can wipe off the eyeliner. While doing this, make sure that you do not tug or pull the cotton pad as the skin around your eye is thin and sensitive. It can cause irritation if not done carefully. As the skin is sensitive, wipe off the excess eyeliner carefully with a gentle upwards motion. If you opted for a cat eye look with liquid eyeliner, you need to carefully put the cotton pad at the inner corner of the eye and then gently move the pad by the top of your eyelid towards the outer edge. You should be careful while doing this step.
- Although this step is optional, you can still do it to remove any remaining eyeliner if there is some at all. For this, you wet a cotton swab and pat the tip of it along the lower parts of your eye. Once again, the skin in this area is soft and delicate, so you should handle the process with utmost care and precision so as not to hurt your eyes. You should not put the chemical into your eyes because it can cause infections or irritability in your eyes. You should be careful while putting the cotton swab while removing the cat-look eyeliner, as it can be a little bit of a challenging task to do.
- Most of the process has been completed. All that remains is cleaning your face. You should use a gentle cleaner that is not harsh on your skin. You can massage the face wash on your skin in a circular motion to remove any makeup products that can remain on the skin. If there are any lingering products left, I am recommending to go for a double cleanse. This can complete your full skincare routine for your face because you are using face wash moisturizer and hydrating eyeliners whatever suits your skin.
- After all the steps are completed and you have removed the necessary pigments from your skin, wash your face with a bit of warm water and pat it dry. This should be it for removing a waterproof eyeliner using a makeup remover. Overall the process is very simple if you do it right and does not include any complex steps.
Removing waterproof eyeliner without makeup remover
If, for any reason, you’re out of makeup wipes or remover, you can still remove your waterproof makeup. This works even if you have sensitive skin and eyes which is irritable.
Follow the steps below to remove the eyeliners without using makeup removers.
- The first step for you to do while doing this step is to choose A suitable eyeliner remover. As you do not have any makeup remover at home. You can use household products like coconut oil, olive oil, Jojoba oil, and petroleum Jelly that you can easily find in your house. This can use easily to remove eyeliner as it is waterproof, oil is the best solution. This can be the perfect do-it-yourself makeup remover. Denali fights the effects of the adhesive chemicals and cosmetics which help to dissolve the waterproof eye makeup for you. If you are prone to dry skin. You should go for a cleansing oil like coconut or olive oil. However, if you ever combined skin of oily skin you can use jojoba oil. And petroleum jelly to remove your Waterproof makeup because it suits your skin very well.
- After choosing the product, you can gently massage it in circular motions around your eye area where the eyeliner is there. After you have applied the petroleum Jelly. Or coconut oil over the area for 20 to 30 seconds. The eyeliner will start to come off as the liquid interacts with it destroying its adhesive properties.
- After this, you can simply wash your face with a suitable face wash for you. And it inside with a bit of warm water before patting it dry. This will complete the skincare routine for you while removing the persistent waterproof eyeliners that do not go off easily.
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This was a step-by-step guide to removing a waterproof eyeliner from your eyes in both scenarios. Where you have a waterproof eyeliner remover or a makeup remover and when you don’t. All the steps mention clearly and in detail for your simpler understanding.
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