Double but so worth the trouble: cleansing oils have taken over beauty routines everywhere, and with good measure. This isn’t a propaganda piece on makeup removers, if that’s what you’re thinking. Don’t get us wrong––we’re all for makeup removal but, sometimes, it takes twice as much to vacuum the coats of dead skin cells, excess oil and dirt from your face. The solution, you ask? It’s double cleansing. And no, it’s not as simple as just washing your face with a cleanser twice. Read on for more.
What is double cleansing?
It’s a two-step ritual that involves an oil-based cleanser to break down the oils, makeup and sunscreen, followed by a water-based cleanser to clean up any residue. By thoroughly ridding your face of makeup, dirt and impurities, double cleansing improves the texture and tone of the skin, reduces breakouts by unclogging pores, and allows for better absorption of the skincare routine that follows.
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How to double cleanse?
Step 1:
Start with an oil-based cleanser or micellar water. Apply a small amount of the cleanser onto dry skin and gently massage it with your fingertips in a circular motion for about 1-2 minutes. Then, rinse your face thoroughly with warm water.
Pro-tip:
If you’re a heavy makeup user, have an oily skin type or both, pick an oil-based formula over micellar water because makeup and sebum are lipophilic, which means they dissolve oil without stripping away the skin’s natural oils.
Step 2:
Use a water-based foam or gel cleanser. Take a few pumps of the cleanser on your fingertips and gently massage it onto damp skin in a circular motion for about 1-2 minutes again. Finally, rinse and pat your face dry with a clean towel.
When should you double cleanse?
- If you’re wearing long-lasting or waterproof makeup
- When you’ve applied water-resistant or sweat-resistant sunscreen
- If you live in a highly-polluted urban or industrial area
- If you have an excessively oily or acne-prone skin type
- After you’ve completed a heavy and sweaty workout
Tira recommends products for double cleansing:
1. Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm
A cult favourite by the trusted Clinique, this cleansing balm is for all skin types – from dry to oily to combination. With a blend of natural oils, lightweight texture, and ability to transform into an oil when massaged, some call it the best makeup remover.
2. Plum E-Luminence Simply Supple Cleansing Balm
A 100% vegan balm by Plum, this makeup cleanser has a buttery consistency that melts into your skin. Its unique formulation of natural ingredients like sunflower oil, avocado oil, jojoba oil, and vitamin E helps remove all sorts of impurities.
3. The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Rich Cleansing Oil
Trust K-Beauty to develop an effective cleansing oil formulation that gently nourishes and visibly brightens your skin from the first use. This effective skincare product from The Face Shop is infused with rice extract, rice bran oil and kukui nut oil, with no mineral oils in sight.
4. Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Cleansing Oil
Combining thorough cleansing with pore care, this viral cleansing oil from Innisfree is formulated with ingredients sourced from the Jeju volcanic cluster to offer sebum regulation and refined skin texture with regular use.
5. Dermalogica PreCleanse Deep Cleansing Oil
Fans of yummy facial oils can indulge in this one guilt-free! Formulated with apricot kernel oil, lavender oil, and sunflower oil, this potent cleansing oil from Dermalogica often finds its way into acne-control skincare routines.
