How to Wash Your Face Without a Sink + Cleansing Myths Busted
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2021
- Here's how I wash my face when I'm travelling or don't want water down my sleeves, along with another bunch of cleansing myths. Covering makeup wipes, special cleansers for sunscreen, rinsing micellar water, cleansing off balms and how many times you need to cleanse a day.
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‘That is premium content for a different website’ hahahah so many of your sarcasm gems are missed by so many. Excellent x
Lol judging from a lot of these comments, plenty of people get it! 🤣
Love myself some dry humor 😂
She is hilarious
PREMIUM CONTENT 🤣🤣🤣
Well this is obviously premium content, like all of your videos! The fact that the answer to so many of these is "It's complex, it depends" is frustrating but your explanations are always spot on 👌🏾
"That is premium content for another website". Of all the skincare youtubers, you have my favorite sense of humor 😄
I solve the wet sleeve problem by washing with my shirt off. Thanks for addressing the myths, this was really helpful!
I just put sports wrist bands on.
@@sunnyday_lemonbars I’ve tried that, and it doesn’t stop all the water. Or maybe I’m messy lol.
@@sherryg1838 you're just very thorough! 😆
Same! Also makes it easier to actually put product on collarbones/chest/back instead of skipping those areas :)
@@Nyxgazer Yes!
“premium content for a different website” 😂😂😂😂
That was gold 😂
I chocked on my sunscreen when I heard that 😂😂
If you want to use this type of technique while camping and don't want to bring all your bottles with you save space in your backpack. Is to presoak cotton rounds or use reusable pads in the products you're going to use and stick them in separate baggies for each type, very lightweight, works really well. I personally don't use a balm type product when traveling. So my routine includes a waterproof makeup remover (very similar to the two part type show), micellar water, toner, then moisturizer.
I find my (oily dehydrated) skin loves a toner in the morning instead of a cleanser. I apply using a reusable cotton round which I feel does a little exfoliation & wipes off any excess oils.
That sounds like a handy two-in-one step!
What toner are you using? :)
@@voorbon4673 I use the Andalou Naturals purple toner atm, but any hydrating toner works for me.
I love doing this too! And so easy for early mornings!
I love the Clinique Alcohol Free Twice Daily Exfoliating Solution - it's got a very low salicylic acid content to keep things fresh, a little glycerin to bind some hydration, no alcohol, and no fragrance. It even wipes away dry lip flakies without any irritation!
I’ve been WAITING for this one.
Oil cleansers are just a marketing gimmick now, and everyone acts like it’s a necessary step to removing makeup and sunscreen. But you’re so right with the dishwasher analogy, and people have indeed gotten by without them before they became wildly popular.
Thank you for debunking common, widespread myths! I always learn so mux from you :)
I'm dying hahahahah "That is premium content for a different website" 10/10 for the acting chops: saying it with a straight face hahahah
I thought water running down wrists was just my beef with washing my face at my sink but glad to hear from Michelle and people in the comments I am not alone! If I don't feel like it is an extra step, I'll just take my shirt off. Depends on how late it is and if I waited to the point of being exhausted to do my skincare [I actually try to avoid waiting so long to cleanse at night now and am attempting to wash off my suncreen around dinner time or a couple of hours before bed... better to cleanse earlier than be too tired to cleanse at all].
First thought came to mind damn this will be good on my depression days!
How are you feeling now?hope better.hang on there
💀💀💀 I honestly just take my top off when I'm washing my face LOL too fed up of damp clothes. Also good because then I can clean the SPF off my neck 👍🏻
Ditto, problem solved.
@@shawnahare4299 literally 😂 I'm in there alone anyway 🤷♀️😂
Yeah i learned is the best way to do it, the skin care I mean. Ok but seriously, and it's easuer to reach your chest and neck area to apply the products there as well
Then do you not shower before bed? I can't imagine getting into bed without a shower, especially now with Covid-19.
@@cardangel23 some do it at the morning
Thank you for addressing this! I've been doing a lot of camping, and figuring out how to do skincare has been a challenge, especially since I'm not keen on hauling 7 containers of skincare product out into the woods.
Perfect timing! I’m going camping for a few days and was wondering about how to wash my face as there’s no running water there.
Yay! I used this a lot while camping back when I could leave the house haha
On lazy days, which is often for me, I use reusable cotton pads and micellar water. I do this 2x to get a really clean face and I always use the Cerave Micellar Water. It has ceramides and is nice and gentle and doesn't require any water or washing off. One bottle is only $11 and it lasts me about 2 to 3 months with daily use.
"its winter here and i hate washing my face at night because the water drips in my sleeves and i go to bed with wet sleeves"
I feel so seen
I always wondered about the oil-then-water double cleanse cause I was like…if water based cleansers don’t get rid of oil, how do they remove the oil cleanser???
oil cleansers have emulsifiers in them tho
@@mintteeh1317 it depends on the type though - some are just oils, and I saw both advocated for. I’m not saying it makes sense - that’s the point
... and conversely I've wondered, if the oil cleanser is SO good at removing anything oil soluble, how is it gentler for the skin? Sure skin will feel less dry because it leaves a film of whatever oily esters or oil it's based on, but presumably it's removed most of your precious ceramides, then, right?
The logic of these things is always appealing but far from bulletproof 😂
I love these tips and product recommendations that work well without having to stand at the sink to wash my face! I have leukemia and washing my face at the sink is sometimes just not possible so I’ve been looking for products I can use to cleanse my dehydrated, sensitive skin without a sink. I’ve tried various wipes and completely agree with your comments about some wipes being too abrasive and damaging the skin. I’m currently using a Garner micellar water but just ordered the Bioderma one you mentioned. It’s still trial and error for me but I’m definitely happy that there are alternatives to standing at the sink twice a day. Thank you!!
Thank you so much for doing this! I've seen a few other videos that basically say makeup wipes are useless. I have two friends who struggle with skincare due to mental health, and they need a routine that is sustainable. They do not wear makeup. I think micellar water and those soft reusable cloths might be the solution for them.
Makes so much sense!! I was confused when i saw some surfactants in ingredient lists of serums, I sensed there was a reason behind it and here we are! 🙏🏼
Thank you so much for this video, Michelle ... I was super curious about what the science had to say about the efficacy and safety of cleansing wipes. Much appreciation from Las Vegas 💙
Thank you for clarifying that its not technically necessary to use a water based cleanser after the oil cleanse if it's working for you! I saw some people I consider "very advanced" skincare users doing this and was soooo confused because no one was talking about why you could do this and who it might be good for.
You are everything! Such a wonderful wealth of knowledge, an inspiration, beautiful and funny! Every video I learn from! Thank you for not being like the other TH-cam channels that just waste time! I actually have learnt so much from you. Your channel adds value to my life!!!!
Informative, hilarious, and practical! Thank you Dr. Michelle😊
As always fantastic content!!!! always learning something from Michelle!!!!
I just recently started following your channel and I love it! I come from science myself - I studied math as my main subject. I really liked the videos on sunscreen.
Thank you 🙏 This is great 👍
Wow! You have no idea how grateful I am to of come across this video. I have 2 Autoimmune Diseases and some days it's impossible, due to pain or fatigue, to get to the sink and/or shower to get it all done. I am going to play around with a few of these products and see what I can come up with that will work for me. Thank you!!
I'm so grateful for all the work you put into these. Much appreciated.
"That is premium content for a different website" - spicy!
Thanks for making this video. I've started using a micellar water in the morning as my cleanser and my skin loves it. Sometimes water based cleansers are rough on my sensitive skin when done twice a day, even though I use a really gentle one (krave beauty). For water running down wrists, my hack is towel fabric scrunchies, I use the ones from Kitsch and not a single drop of water drips past it.
I really don't double cleanse to just remove sunscreen. That's just an overkill. I feel like brands (and shamless influencers) are saying those to make you buy more of their products.
I love the soft look of your eyebrows!
I'm very grateful for this channel
amazing video ❤️ helped me with lots of my doubts!
I agree with the other suggestions about sweatbands/towel bands around your wrists- they prevent the water from running down your arms. I love washing my face with water so I'm glad there's a solution for this cause it can be super annoying haha. Also I just don't feel clean unless I rinse my face especially given the current times we live in
Excellent information, thank you! ❤️ I use the Sephora cleansing balm when I have makeup on, it gets everything off and rinses completely away, I don’t double-cleanse. I use Bioderma HydraBio Micellar water and rinse in the morning.
Oh my goodness I haven't seen the Garnier duo phase cleanser in far too long! I absolutely adored it as I really hate to tug at the skin so would douse a cleansing pad and hold over clients (or myself) face as the formula really did help melt and soften the skin for a gentle exfoliation prior to makeup applications, if I needed the skin to look good in a limited time! I'm now going to try and purchase online.... because the price of gas is literally so high where I live, having hot water is a bit if a luxury some weeks 🤣 outstanding content as always 👌🥰💜🌹💄
I'm surprised you didnt put your bangs up! I always get annoyed when I cleanse or do skincare and I touch my bangs and they get wet and stick and sort of just hang there and you have to get inside them to reach the skin on your forehead
Thank you for busting the oil cleanser myth! Double cleansing doesn't work for me and I have been doing just fine with my CeraVe cleanser!
@@honeybutterscotch3394 same! I have the CeraVe foaming cleanser and it doesn't fully remove my waterproof makeup. I always just use micellar water first.
i love caprilic triglyceride and have found that products with a high proportion of caprilic triglyceride are perfect for my oily skin. i find it especially effective as the main ingredient in a moisturiser, it's the only way i can avoid comedones when using a moisturiser at night. thanks for mentioning this underrated ingredient!
thank you for making such informative videos 🥰❤️
Amazing video as always 👏🏼👏🏼 I have a very sensitive skin and at the same time oily. I found out that washing my face in the morning with water and using a gentle face cleanser in the evening is perfect for me
I love using cleansing oils. Especially when I have makeup or more specifically mascara on.
i often associated using an oil cleanser with using a water based cleanser right after and I didn’t really like it because I feel like it took so much effort, my eyes tend to sting, and it made a bit of a mess to do so. I usually just use a water-based cleanser but I forgot it at home and only had an oil cleaner with me. I was considering not washing my face at all until i saw this video and used a similar method. Definitely helped a lot and now I don’t need to feel like i wasted my money on an oil cleanser since I have a new way to use than what’s it’s traditionally shown from ads or influencers.
Thank you very much 😊
James Welsh suggests wrist sweatbands to keep water from running down the arms while washing your face and it works! I still do micellar water sometimes, but the wristbands really make a big difference and make cleansing much easier!
Love n appreciate this channel n its content
Thank you! 😊
JUST what I needed! You're the best. Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for this video!! Love your content, and your sense of humour too :D :D
Another amazing video, well done 👏👏👌❤
the "premium content for a different website" killed me 😂😂😂😂
I came here to figure out how to wash my face while camping, but I kept getting lost. Here's my notes in case it helps anyone else ☺️
1. Two face make up remover for eye make up, with cotton pad. Can sub for micellar water.
2. Cleansing balm
3. Wet cotton cloth, or make up wipe
4. Micellar water with cotton pad
5. Maybe rinse with water (depends on product)
Thank you for the information, but also for the unexpected humor. It gets me every time :D
I've tried the classic Bioderma Micellar Water and it was so effective and truly felt no different than water on my skin. Unfortunately, it's too expensive for me, so I use the Garnier Micellar Water in the pink cap. It's the next best option, imo.
Amazing channel. Thank you 💕
Hi ! I love your channel, you bring ressources that are hard to find on the internet. Can you do a video about cold saponification ? I'm trying to find out what soap is more adapted for certains types of skin but can't find documented ressources
Thank you very much I love your videos
I always have a bottle of Bioderma around for a quick wipe after sweaty workouts or if I don't have access to water, but don't like to use it regularly because I found the reusable cotton pads a little harsh when used daily.
Hi Michelle, I just wanted to let you know I've been using micellar water ever since watching your Bioderma micellar water reviews years ago. :)
Michelle I have to share a tip for over the basin skincare... I'm in Australia.. at Daiso they sell terry head bands and I use them around my wrists push them up a little then lay a hand towel down on my basin and wear a Daiso headband or hair turban (almost everything is $2.80) this really stops water running down my arms as they are doubled over like big bulky sweatbands and trap it then I pop them on the radiator and wash every few days... Being so inexpensive I bought a lot ... no wet sleeves or floor 😃
why the towel on the basin?
I've been playing around with several different cleansers lately. I have foaming cream, a cleansing balm, a cleansing oil, a milk cleanser, and a powder cleanser. 😅
I rarely use cleanser in the morning, so I think I'm good for the next year or two. 😂
Your makeup is beautiful 😍 and your blush placement is perfection🤩
Thank you! 🥰🥰🥰
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience You’re welcome dear
I have been wondering about this very subject since I started my skin care journey. I just hate to take off my makeup or sunscreen at night by the sink, using water. It tends to wakes me up when I'm trying to wind down.I've been using an oil cleanser and then a wonder cloth to remove the oil residue . I'd love to know what you think about wonder cloths.
Thank you so much. All this while I thought we need to rinse micellar water with other cleanser. Now I can wash my face in the car again ❤️❤️
I am not kidding rn. Yesterday i was wondering if you can use a 2phase cleanser and then remove the oily film with micellar water after. And i was sooo frustrated cuz i didnt know how to find the answer online. And im honestly so happy rn because this was sent from heaven.
Oooooh skin angel alert 😄😇
hey michelle, you mentioned you use micellar water when travelling, and i'm wondering how would you keep your skin feeling nice and clean during a long haul flight.
I love using micellar water as my morning cleanse as to not strip my skin for the day, and I have acne prone skin and have no issues!
Hi Michelle, would it be possible to do a video about plastics in cleansing balms (in the balm itself, not the packaging)? To me, it sounds like there's some misinformation about what the ingredient is and its effect on the environment. Personally, I have no clue, but would like some insight if you have time.
Well I ride with my husband in an eighteen wheeler. So I struggle with this alot. I do you bottles water quite often but it's nice to have an alternative.
It depends - Michelle Wong 2021
When I'm overwhelmed and the only thing I can manage is a makeup wipe, I'll take the "good enough" over nothing at all.
Your opinion of using Fractionated Coconut Oil, please.....as is or in combination with other oils or moisturizers. Thanks!
I love the DHC deep cleansing oil when I'm camping. I'll wash my face with a pan full of water. What I like about the DHC oil is it comes off completely no matter the temperature of the water.
Thank you 🙏.please make video on blue light protecting face shield
I didm't find micellar water very effective at removing wp mascara & even the Bioderma burned my eyes. Fragrance free cleansing balms work best for me. I don't really like washing my face at the bathroom sink either, it always makes a mess & I must wipe down the counter & sometimes the floor. To avoid wet sleeves & a wet shirt front I just don't wear a shirt when I wash my face/brush my teeth. I bring my spf down my neck onto my chest as well as my makeup so I need to wet those areas too, Sometimes I will even wash my arms at the sink to remove the sunscreen. I wish our bathroom sink was deeper/bigger :(
For wp mascara I take the cotton pad and leave it on my eyes for a few seconds so the micelles can get in there and then I wipe it off.
Please do a video on the top 5 micellars that doesn't require to rinse off.
Oh my 1st comment!! When I'm on the go I use a micellar water and a muslin cloth. Thank you for your very informative videos
@@suzanamaher4713 muslin is a very lightweight, plain weave cotton fabric.
In the US it’s often used to mean the fabric people use for mock-ups for sewing garments, but in the UK and US, we call that calico. So we use the original meaning of muslin to mean a very lightweight cotton fabric. It’s very commonly used as wraps for babies, and was the most popular fabric for those floaty empire line dresses during the regency period. It’s also used in cooking, as a way to separate something solid (like pulp or whey) from liquid.
I use 2 towel fabric scrunchies on both arms to stop the water getting in the clothes.
But since I have to wash my neck, it doesn't matter, I just end up taking my shirt off.
I find washing my face at the sink such an annoyance, bothersome, pain in the butt task. I hate it!!
Thanks for giving me some alternatives. ❤️
Best way to stop getting your sleeves wet is using the terry cloth armbands that you would see on tennis players. They soak up the water and will keep your arms dry 😊
Thank you so much :D.
Great idea! Thank you 🙏🏻
Your videos are amazing!!! Thank you!
I use that Simple Micellar water to remove eye makeup, because it doesn't burn my eyes (I don't use anything waterproof). And I use the CeraVe Micellar water on my face because it doesn't give me those little pimples/whiteheads that I was getting from other ones. But also I switched to that one when I started using baby bamboo terry washcloths, so maybe it wasn't the CeraVe Micellar water but the washcloths? But I really think the CeraVe one is super hydrating.
That sounds a bit like my journey too - I only switched to cotton pads when I changed micellar waters, then I had to go back and retest!
I also stopped washing my face in the morning and it really isn't missed. And ugh i hate washing in the sink in winter too and I use a cloth to remove cleansers when I can't face the dripping or bending over the sink.
Also when camping if theres no bathrooms or they are a long way away i love the can water (i know its ridiculous but i love those spray cans of water so much for this reason)
She looked so cute when she moved her bangs 😍😍
"...but that's premium content..." -- so funny! I love your channel
I was doubtful about the stuff at first, but I've really come to like and depend on micellar water in situations like that. It just gets sunscreen and make-up off so easily and really does not seem to irritate my skin at all. I go after it with a toner on a cotton pad usually (mostly, because I like to use a second, fresh pad anyway, to make sure, I really got everything.
I still use first oily babywipes and then a damp washcloth on my arms and legs though, because it's just the most cost effective method for larger areas.
Personally, I much prefer regular washing though, if I have access to a sink or shower. It's actually one of the aspects, that bother me most about camping. Not being able, to take a hot shower in the evening. That and the bugs 😆
My mom wash her face in the shower with a body bar soap. Not even a gentle one. Wear make up every day. She is 61 and I am 33 and i have more fine lines than her. Im really reconsidering all these skincare thing 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 just kinddig i do same as her i have to say good bye to my skin
You look beautiful without makeup ❤️❤️
You should try absorbent wrist bands. You just put them on your wrists before washing your face and then take them off and let them dry.
Hi, lab muffin. I use micellar water for both pre-cleanse and toner, and want to know if it is okay to use micellar water as toner? For reference, I'm using the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Triple Micellar water.
Put scrunchies that hold your pony tail on your wrists. It keeps the water from running down your arms.
Does anyone know what exactly wipes like makeup wipes, disinfecting wipes, etc. Are made out of?
At just 0:14 I had already subscribed and found my spirit animal. LOVE your content and how you debunk the bullschmidt!
😂😂😂 I like your sense of humor ☺️
pls review on bb cream/tinted moisturizer..for no foundation everyday makeup look..or should i use tinted spf?can i make my sunscreen tinted at home?!any diy here?
Was the Garnier skin naturals simply essentials 2 in 1 makeup remover discontinued and that's why its only on amazon? and also what's the difference between this and a micellar water?
OMG THE KNOWLEDGE. My brain is exploding ❤
Thank you for the quality content as usual. I'm afraid you're gonna make me buy micellar water now 😂
What's so funny is that I was using DHC's Deep Cleansing Oil for like 20 years and only that. No double cleanse. Just the oil cleanse. I loved how it didn't seem to strip my skin. Now everyone is all about the double cleanse, and especially, the oil cleanse.
A tip for washing over the sink is to wear sports wrist bands so you don’t end up with soggy sleeves, I think it was James Welsh I pinched it from 😊
Omg I also hate washing my face over the sink!!! So drippy!
Please we need to talk about those 1000 steps routines with a lot of wipes and masks, it bothers me to imagine the amount of extra waste it generates really
I love micellar water because I hate the oil when it gets in my eyes (and it always does, no matter how careful I am). I only use the oil removers if I am going to sleep right away and won't notice the blur.
Dr Michelle OF.. oh my. :D. Also I love knowing other non rinse micellar water that I can try other than Bioderma, because that is kinda expensive!
Dry cleansing with cleansers like Cetaphil non foaming cleanser is also a great option.
When you know the topic and already reading “Hi, it’s Micelle from Labmuffin …” 😅
Hey Michelle, I know you’ve debunked the article by Wendy ouriel (oumere) re: vitamin c. Could you weigh in on her articles on retinols? Stating that they are damaging to the skin?