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Original MakeUp Eraser - Wow

Lipstickdiva — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 15:53:50 GMT

For those who don't know (like I didn't), the Original MakeUp Eraser is a double sided microfiber cloth for removing make-up without cleanser. You just wet it and wipe. One side has longer fibers for removal and the other side has shorter fibers for exfoliation.

I received this in a FabFitFun box and I tossed it off to the side. Over the weekend I decided I might as well try it and wow. I am definitely a convert.

I had a full face of make-up on and was sure when I used toner that there would be all kinds of make-up left on my skin. There was absolutely nothing. It removed all eye make-up including mascara and all of my face make-up. My skin felt smooth, not tight or dry at all.

My cloth is a full-size and the directions say to use it in sections so you get 3 uses before having to wash it. It is supposed to last through 1000 washes. The only downside is mine is hot pink so it gets very dirty looking with the black mascara.

This isn't cheap at $20.00 for one but there are some Influencers who claim Amazon sells a version that is as good for a lot less money. I may give them a whirl.

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fthunt — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 16:42:34 GMT

Have watched the demo on Q about microfiber washes; but I just can't get interested in something else to 'wash'. Towels, sheets, jeans, shirts/blouses, etc. Oh, and floor mops with microfiber socks - wash after use = NO

Love the throw-away pre-moistened small wipes. They work great for me.

Glad we have choices.

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Shanus — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:25:27 GMT

@fthunt Just a comment about the makeup wipes: They're OK maybe for mornings or at night to cleanse when you haven't worn makeup or spf. I find they still can leave a residue. I've tested them removing makeup with a tinted spf so I could see if anything was left on my face. I was shocked how much makeup and the tinted spf was left. I used witch hazel or any toner on a cotton pad to do the experiment.

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Tribesters — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:34:52 GMT

@Lipstickdiva

My cousin was having a Norwex party. I ordered their wash clothes. It said they removed makeup with just water. I had my doubts but was very impressed with it. It sounds similiar to the makeup eraser.

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fthunt — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:44:52 GMT

@Shanus I use a Revlon liquid makeup for day and it's a very thin application. Evening routine to remove that liquid with a wipe - - and THEN completely wash face with water & cleanser & with tissue wipe face again for any trace of makeup.

Rinse - rinse - then apply evening moisturizer.

Lights out..............

AM don't use wipes - no need to

Wash again with water & cleanser

Use Toner

At age 12 having teenage problems - -- I was trained by a woman much like yourself - in the beauty business.

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Shanus — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:58:02 GMT

@fthunt Please don't use kleenex....very rough on the face. Cotton pads or soft washcloth so much better on your skin.

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Mellyg — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:58:07 GMT

Thank you for sharing @Lipstickdiva ! Like you, I have one that has gone unused. You inspired me to give it a try!

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Annabellethecat66 — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 18:04:48 GMT

For years when I remove my makeup at the end of the day I've always used a microfiber cloth.

I never put soap on my face. Just the microfiber cloths and warm water. Then I use Dr. Denese's Firming Facial Pads all over my face. That closes up my pores and removes the old skin cells that the cloths might have missed. And finally I use her Hydroshield for moisture.

I've been doing this since her products came to QVC.

I have almost no wrinkles on my face. I will soon be 74 years old.

There are probably a lot of reasons for this. However, first and foremost are her products. Then the fact that her facial pads contain Gycolic Acid. This shrinks my pores (which used to be the same size as Montana).

Also, I don't think I have a lot of facial expressions. Then there's the genes. Both Grandmas lived to be in their late 90's. My mother died when she was in her 80's and that was attributed to her smoking.

But I totally agree with @Lipstickdiva that the best makeup eraser is a microfiber cloth. QVC sells them where you get something like 20 for about $20. They wash up totally clean (no fabric softner please) and they last forever.

Then put on the moisturizer of your choice. We all have our favorite one's that work best for us.

I remember way, way back before I discovered Dr. Denese, I used to get my Gyolic Acid from a health food store.

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lkat — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 18:31:03 GMT

I love these. I have a couple of the large ones and 7 of the small ones. Nordstrom/Macy's/Sephora sometimes have specials on them where you can get extras or a bag to put them in for the washer. The Face Halo is nice too.

They are so much better than disposable wipes. Besides working a lot better at removing makeup, they are also so much better for the environment. Think of how much waste is produced from the disposable ones.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 18:42:05 GMT

Since those are made of microfiber it's best to wash them in very hot water with a free & clear type of liquid detergent. Microfiber cloths tend to collect oils and pigment particles which can get embedded within their fibers and are difficult to remove. So over time their effectiveness begins to fade and you won't get a clean and spotless face like you did when the cloth was brand new. Washing/drying them with lint-free garments and linens will reduce getting lint on your face, too. The same can be said for most all other kinds of mf towels...their cleaning ability is only as good as how clean the cloth is to begin with.

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Lipstickdiva — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:58:17 GMT

@Tribesters wrote:
@Lipstickdiva

My cousin was having a Norwex party. I ordered their wash clothes. It said they removed makeup with just water. I had my doubts but was very impressed with it. It sounds similiar to the makeup eraser.

@Tribesters , everytime I saw the demos on Q for those microfiber clothes the whole thing seemed weird and honestly kind of gross. LOL

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Lipstickdiva — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 20:01:43 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
Since those are made of microfiber it's best to wash them in very hot water with a free & clear type of liquid detergent. Microfiber cloths tend to collect oils and pigment particles which can get embedded within their fibers and are difficult to remove. So over time their effectiveness begins to fade and you won't get a clean and spotless face like you did when the cloth was brand new. Washing/drying them with lint-free garments and linens will reduce getting lint on your face, too. The same can be said for most all other kinds of mf towels...their cleaning ability is only as good as how clean the cloth is to begin with.

@SilleeMee , honestly I was surprised when the packaging said they were fabric softener and dryer sheet safe. So much microfiber, fleece, etc. specifically say to stay away from that stuff.

My laundry detergent is All Free and Clear and my liquid fabric softener is free and clear as well. I wash this on the hand wash/delicate cycle, not with other towels and washclothes and I lay my eraser over my clothing dryer and don't heat dry it.

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Lipstickdiva — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 20:04:08 GMT

@lkat wrote:
I love these. I have a couple of the large ones and 7 of the small ones. Nordstrom/Macy's/Sephora sometimes have specials on them where you can get extras or a bag to put them in for the washer. The Face Halo is nice too.

They are so much better than disposable wipes. Besides working a lot better at removing makeup, they are also so much better for the environment. Think of how much waste is produced from the disposable ones.

@lkat , I've never had good luck with those disposable wipes. I have to use so many of them to get my make-up off and it takes so long, it's easier and quicker for me to use cleanser and a washcloth. And my face never felt clean with wipes. And as you mentioned, I used to look in my waste basket with 3 or 4 wipes sitting in it and think about how awful that is for the environment.

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samlet — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 22:49:55 GMT

I definitely agree with Shanus about makeup wipes for washing your face. When I get home from work, I use a makeup wipe to remove my makeup. Before I go to bed, I use my Foreo Luna along with my cleanser to wash my face. The suds on the Luna are always the color of my foundation, even though I have supposedly removed my makeup with a wipe. My face is not clean after using the wipe.

Sam

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 01:09:00 GMT

If anyone is interested, Costco has a set of mini Makeup Eraser cloths - a set of 14 for around $20.

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Eileen in Virginia — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 13:36:46 GMT

I used to swear by Philosophy's Purity Made Simple to remove my makeup, especially eye makeup, until a couple of years ago. At that point, my eyes burned pretty badly after I used it. Last year I switched to the Campanella makeup removal microfiber cloths. They're great! They remove all of my makeup using tap water, wash up easily and air dry so they're ready to be used the next time I need them. Plus, they're much more economical than Purity Made Simple.

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Sunshine Kate — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 13:43:30 GMT

I own the Make-Up Eraser and it works. Also, when I wash them in the laundry with other bath towels it comes out as good as new.

However, I found a wash cloth or any other microfiber does the same thing.

I prefer using the facial cleaning wipes readily available and just toss after use.

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Lipstickdiva — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 15:01:26 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
If anyone is interested, Costco has a set of mini Makeup Eraser cloths - a set of 14 for around $20.

@JeanLouiseFinch thank you. I don't belong there but my SIL does. I'm going to ask her to pick some up the next time she goes.

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Lipstickdiva — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 21:56:21 GMT

@monicakm wrote:
@Shanus

Or even better, hands! And it seems like those dry makeup removing towels would require a lot of pulling on the skin. I haven't tried them so I could be totally wrong.
I use a pre-moistened disposable face cleaning wipe to get the majority of my makeup off. Then follow up with Tatcha cleansing oil, Tatcha Rice wash and Tatcha Rice Polish. I'm using bare hands for all of this. Washcloths can be too rough/scratchy for your face.

I thought that too but they really don't. I have dry, sensitive skin. My face isn't the least bit red after using this. I am not tugging or pulling on my skin at all. I remove using 1 side and then exfoliate using another. I feel like the exfolation I get from this is more gentle on my skin than the physcial exfoliation I get from a scrub. And I'm 1 and done, not using multiple products on my face and not using face cleansing wipes that I toss out that are so bad for the environment.

Honestly had I not rec'd this for free, I never would have tried anything like this so I'm glad I got this in that subscription box.