Which makeup remover should you choose according to your skin type?

Milk, oil, gel, lotion… When you are looking for a product to cleanse your face, you can quickly find yourself with a lot of choices and no longer really knowing which one to pick.

And yet, the most important thing is not necessarily the brand or the texture you prefer in the store. It is above all about choosing something that matches your skin and the way you wear your makeup.

Sensitive skin will not have the same needs as combination skin. And if you regularly wear long-wear or waterproof makeup, your makeup removal will obviously not be the same as someone who wears very little.

At Beauty & Curves Paris, this is generally where we start when we recommend a product.

Why should you choose your makeup remover carefully?

In the evening, the skin must get rid of makeup, sunscreen, perspiration, pollution, and the impurities accumulated throughout the day.

But cleansing your skin does not mean stripping it.

If your skin feels tight immediately after cleansing, this is not necessarily a sign that it is perfectly clean. It is possible that the product is simply too aggressive for it.

The right makeup remover should allow you to regain clean, fresh, but also comfortable skin.

The different textures: which one to choose?

Before even talking about the brand, the texture can already guide you.

• Milk: comfortable and enveloping, particularly pleasant when the skin lacks comfort.
• Oil: very practical for dissolving long-wear and waterproof makeup.
• Gel: ideal if you like to cleanse your face with water and rediscover a feeling of freshness.
• Lotion or toner: to be used after cleansing to perfect this step and prepare the skin for skincare.

There is therefore no "better" texture than another. It all depends on your skin and, above all, what you are looking for in your routine.

Sensitive skin or skin prone to redness: prioritize gentleness

When skin reacts easily, we generally avoid cleansers that give a feeling of dryness or tightness.

                                       Our choice: ASTRALI Makeup Remover Milk

Its creamy and velvety texture eliminates impurities and traces of makeup from the face and eyes. It is particularly suitable for normal to sensitive skin and provides a feeling of comfort after makeup removal.

Its formula contains milk thistle, holy basil, and Ulva Compressa in particular.

€18.80 – 200 ml

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Normal to dry skin: rely on a comfortable texture

If your skin lacks comfort after cleansing, a makeup remover milk can be a very good option.

                                               Our choice: Hydra Écume – Algologie

Its melting texture eliminates makeup and impurities while leaving the skin soft and fresh. This is the type of product that is particularly appreciated when one does not like that sensation of skin feeling "too clean" but uncomfortable after cleansing.

€15 currently on the site

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For daily makeup removal: gentleness above all

For those who are simply looking for a pleasant product to use every day, it is not necessary to complicate the routine.

                                      Our choice: Gernétic Gentle Makeup Remover

This new arrival at Beauty & Curves Paris was designed to cleanse the skin gently while effectively removing makeup and impurities.

Its formula contains extracts of linden, ginseng, witch hazel, and cucumber in particular.

An interesting choice for those who want a simple, comfortable cleansing step that is easy to incorporate into a daily routine.

€33.70 – 200 ml

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Long-wear or waterproof makeup: think about oil

Long-wear foundation, waterproof mascara, lipstick… Some makeup is simply harder to remove.

In this case, no need to rub again and again with a cotton pad.

A makeup-removing oil can dissolve makeup much more easily.

                           Our choice: Thalion Crystalline Makeup-Removing Oil

Its oily texture allows you to remove makeup, including waterproof, as well as impurities and pollution residue.

It can also be suitable for oily skin: contrary to popular belief, a makeup-removing oil is not necessarily reserved for dry skin.

€27.05

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Do you prefer to cleanse your face with water?

Some people simply prefer to feel the water on their face and finish their cleansing with a rinse.

                 Our choice: Biodorfine Cleansing Gel – Ericson Laboratoire Paris

This cleansing gel is applied to the face and neck and then transforms into a milky emulsion upon contact with water while massaging.

It then rinses off easily and can be incorporated into a daily routine.

It is a good alternative for those who prefer the fresh sensation of a gel rather than a milk or an oil.

€28.50

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After cleansing: why use a lotion or toner?

We often think about makeup remover and cream, but much less about what happens in between.

However, a lotion or toner can be an interesting step to perfect cleansing and prepare the skin to receive the following treatments.

ONE Paris The Toner: the fresh step of the routine

If you like simple routines, the toner can be one of the easiest steps to integrate.

                                                     Our choice: ONE Paris The Toner

At ONE Paris, we designed this step as an essential gesture: after cleansing, the lotion refreshes the skin and prepares it to receive the serum and then the cream.

The ONE Paris range is part of a healthy skin approach, with formulas made in France and a strong presence of ingredients of marine origin.

The lotion fits particularly well into a routine where you want to avoid multiplying products while keeping skin comfortable and well-prepared.

The gesture: apply morning and/or evening after cleansing, before the serum and cream.

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And for normal, dry, or fragile skin?  

                                      Our choice: Thalion Comfort Toning Lotion

If you like more classic lotions and the feeling of freshness after cleansing, the Thalion Comfort Toning Lotion is another interesting option.

Alcohol-free, it refreshes and tones the skin while completing the cleansing. It is particularly suitable for normal, dry, and fragile skin.

It is used morning and evening after cleansing, before treatments.

€27.50 – 200 ml

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The little ritual we recommend

If you tend to multiply products without knowing exactly in what order to use them, go back to basics.

1. Remove makeup from the face and eyes with the appropriate product.
2. Cleanse if necessary, especially after a day with makeup, SPF, or pollution.
3. Tone with an appropriate lotion or toner.
4. Apply your serum according to your skin's needs.
5. Finish with your cream to maintain comfort and hydration.

And in the morning, there is no need to attack the skin with too intense a cleansing if it simply needs to be refreshed.

Which product to choose? Our quick memo

ONE Paris The Toner: our own product brand

And because we don't just select the brands we distribute, we have also developed our own skincare brand: ONE Paris.

The ONE Paris Toner is part of this routine that we imagined around a simple idea: keeping skin healthy, comfortable, and well-prepared before skincare.

After cleansing, it provides that freshness step that helps prepare the skin to receive the serum then the cream. It fits just as well into a morning routine as it does an evening one.

ONE Paris is a brand created and developed by our team, with French manufacturing in Brittany and an approach focused on "healthy skin". The formulas combine active ingredients of marine origin in particular and are composed of 99.9% ingredients of natural origin.

That is also why we particularly like this step: it remains simple, but it gives real consistency to the routine that follows.

The gesture: apply morning and/or evening after cleansing, before the serum and cream.

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The Beauty & Curves Paris advice

There is no single makeup remover that is perfect for everyone.

The right product is simply the one that matches your skin, your makeup, and the way you do your routine.

And if you are hesitating between several textures, it is better to ask for advice than to buy three products and only end up using one.

At Beauty & Curves Paris, we prefer to guide you toward the product your skin really needs.

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