Makeup remover towelettes are individual, single-use cloths that are used to remove all different types of makeup, though they are especially designed for waterproof or long-wearing products. There are two different types of makeup remover towelettes. The first are small, pre-moistened cloths that are just designed to remove makeup, not to cleanse the skin. The second type are dry cloths that are much larger; these are moistened with water, and are used to wash the face as well as remove makeup. People often use these cloths because they tend to exfoliate better than simply washing the face with plain cleanser and water.
It is important to remove makeup every day. Cosmetic products left on the face can clog the pores and contribute to blemishes, or even cause wrinkles. Similarly, it is not a good idea to scrub the face, particularly the delicate skin around the eyes, in order to remove long-wearing or waterproof makeup, since this can stretch the skin and cause wrinkles as well. This is where makeup remover comes in; it helps to dissolve and remove the makeup without needing to vigorously scrub. Makeup remover is often sold in a bottle and applied with a cotton ball, but makeup remover towelettes are even more convenient.
Basic makeup remover towelettes are small cloths intended to be used once and thrown away. They are pre-moistened with makeup remover and are simply wiped gently across the eyes or the lips to remove the makeup. Nearly all of these products are designed to be hypoallergenic and not to clog the pores, though it is important to verify this; it will be marked on the package. Typically they will also be free of fragrance. It may require more than one towelette to remove especially long-wearing makeup. In most cases, the face will not need to be rinsed after using these towelettes, but it might be a good idea to do so anyway.
The other type of makeup remover towelettes do double duty as facial cleansers. These are designed like large, single-use wash cloths, and are simply moistened with warm water and then rubbed gently over the entire face. These too are often designed to be hypoallergenic and gentle, and certainly not to clog the pores. Moreover, they are a great way to gently exfoliate and slough off dead skin cells, giving the skin a fresher, brighter appearance. Most may safely be used every day to cleanse the skin and remove makeup.
