How to Wash Your Face like a Dermatologist! | Dr. Shereene Idriss
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- The correct way to wash your face because it's not that simple! Also, linking some of my favorite cleansers below.
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The technique is genius! I’m so sick of getting water up my sleeves and around the collar of my shirt and all over the floor 😭
Omg all over the floor, I hate it! Lol
I just take my shirt off prior to washing. Problem solved.
@@alabama.worley water all over the counters or the floor is the issue
Hello , it would be better for your eyes especially for the eyelids to wash from outside to the nose. Another aspect: stay a little while on your lashes ( best with warm towel) and massage: dry eye will become better!
and most important: thank you for the great information about products and the ingredients 😊
@@manuela3042 what?
Can confirm my skin has never been better since closely following her recommendations for my specific skin concerns.
It's a little confusing because she said people splash their skin in the morning with water, dirty their white towels and then put on skincare, which she said was a waste.
What if we have serums and moisturizers that use in the morning? If she is saying just wash with water, it contradicts, in my mind, what she said about people making a waste by just splashing with water.
What is an active cleanser?
@dixierussell9678 cleansers with medication like benzoyl peroxide things like that
Dont fool us. You are Lady Gaga
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Her sister lol.
So true! ;D
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Let me tell you since you’ve done this video I no longer despise washing my face ! This is how my Mom washed her face. Now I love washing my face !! No more water all over me or the vanity like who wants to get drenched before bed right ? 🤷♀️ this is fantastic!!! Sending this also to my children to save on their bathroom messes. Thank YOU 😊
I was about to write a very similar comment. So glad I came across this video!
I love your delivery. It's so honest and in your face. Literally.
I was diagnosed with Type II Rosacea about 15 years ago. It took me several years to realize that my foaming cleanser was killing my skin. Now, I know that two things will cause a flare up - not washing my face before bed and/or using a detergent-based cleanser. Purity is pretty much the only thing that soothes my skin back to normal (Rosacea Normal, of course) after a flare up. And, as you say, I don't wash with anything but warm water in the morning. With this strategy, I have been pretty much flare-up free for about 5 years. Thank you for this very important content. Most people have no idea that how they wash their face has such an impact.
I KNEW IT!!!!! For a few years now I’ve been lazily forgoing morning washes, just splashing water to clean off “boogers” (note- not usually wearing ANY makeup or mascara for weeks at a time); so besides air pollution it’s really just the oil and lotion I use after my evening shower before bed that remains on my face
I do that too!
I’m the exception. I tried not washing face in the am with mild cleanser and I broke out so badly. I spent so much more money going several times to two derms when I finally decided to go back to my usual routine of mild cleanse in the morning.
Same here. Well, I've only tried skipping a morning cleanse once or twice, but I use the La Roche Posay Toleriane cleanser, which is very creamy and gentle. I just feel like I need to wash my face in the morning, even though I'm dry-skinned.
That was exactly what I was worried about. Skipping am cleansing sounds natural for normal to dry skin, but for someone with oily, acne prone skin like me I doubt it's very efficient. Maybe I'll try it this week tho
Same here. I have very oily & acne prone skin, & I use the LRP Effaclar 2% SA cleanser in the mornings. I tried skipping it & just using water, & my skin looked awful; it was greasy, dull, my pores looked big & clogged, I got a few zits.
Went back to my normal routine & my skin is happy.
@@GoBlueGirl78 It’s so interesting to me just how completely different each person’s routine is.
I also have oily, acne-prone skin and I had seen an older video of Dr. Shereene’s where she mentioned only using water in the mornings, so I have been doing that for a couple months now and my skin seems to have liked it! I feel like it’s clearing up a little and I haven’t noticed any new breakouts.
Although, I am curious how you like the LRP Effaclar 2% SA Cleanser?? Have you noticed a difference in your skin since using it? And now often do you use it?
@@celiagallegoshello!! And do you use a morning routine after water cleansing??
This is how I've always washed my face when not actually taking a shower to wash it. Glad to know I've been doing something right for the majority of my life 😊
I used to be an overwasher. My skin would inflame from time to time and became extra sensitive. One of the times when I got an all over bad flare up, the dermatologist told me to stop using foaming cleansers. Being a person thinking I have the oiliest skin, it was a hard switch. But it was the best thing I have done for my face. I like to use a soaking wet washcloth or gauze-y cloth to help remove the cleansing oil (1st cleanse), then my lotion/creamy cleanser, and I have not gone back since. That was more than ten years ago. First step to better skin is definitely gentle cleansing and only using cleansers at night. ❤️
I use the same to remove my makeup !
That's me now😢 i did not realise how I'm damagingy own skin as an ex oily skin
what cleanser are you using? I have super oily skin so I use the la roche posay foaming cleanser and I find it less stripping than all of the foaming cleansers I've ever used but I still wonder if it might be causing my breakouts/inflaming it.
@@NylcfaNO need for foaming cleanser, be gentle, there are LOTS of Gentle cleansers out there ❤❤❤❤
Is using Castille soap for face and body good?
You’ve changed my skin ne my life dr!!! I can never thank you enough! ❤
Honestly I’ve stopped watching 1000 different channels which we’re doing nothing for my skin. There is so much onslaught of unnecessary information. I look up your videos for my specific skin concern and you’ve made more difference in 1 year than I have seen in 5 years of my skincare journey ❤
I love this doctor how she’s showing us step-by-step everything😘😘
After watching this when it first appeared i bought a package of a dozen small soft chamois clothes. I love it. Thank you for all your instructional content. Truly appreciated
Thank you for posting this. I’ve just shared it to my 12 and 13yo sons as despite how many times I’ve told/showed them, it may just stick in their brains if it’s not their own mother trying to teach them 😂 ❤
Tell them to be sure never to wash it like this because mom said so and watch them do it every day :)
I know you had to keep your shirt on for the video, but the best thing to.do in order not to get water on your sleeves, collar, etc., is to take your top off! I've been doing this for years and it's so helpful. I also use wristbands so the water doesn't run down my arms 💖
That's helpful! Thanks!
I do the same thing, but since I am short I have found it is easier to bend over the side of the bathtub and to use the faucet there than to use the sink. The bonus is that gravity pulls the water upwards to my hairline and not down around my neck and chest.
I never knew why there were wristbands in beauty routine. Now I know because of your comments.
Just discovered wrist bands and for me, a game changer. For years, water dripped on the sink, floor, and myself. I am short and this happens in every sink, every where. The bands catch the water and voila, no splashing. What a relief!
It’s still annoying to get water running down my hands all the way to my elbow
Simple yet effective!! You are so natural , love watching your transparent and intelligent videos!
New subscriber here, this way of washing your face seems way easier to me and too be honest it will help remove some of the barriers I've been dealing with. Thank you!
I watched a video of you a long time ago advising not to cleanse your face in the morning and I have been doing it ever since. Saves time, saves money , and my skin benefits so much. Thank You 🤗
I've been following you for two/three months and I'm learning that consistency and fewer products spread at random are the perfect combo.
Here in the deep north of Italy the cold that makes you sick hasn't arrived yet, so for the moment I'm coping well with autumn, thanks to your precious videos 💙
and my wallet thanks you very much too
Yes, consistency over intensity! 😂 it’s my fav line of Dr. Shereene
Your technique makes so much sense. It also saves flooding my bathroom because few bathroom sinks are good for splashing techniques. Thank you.
I’ve always hated washing my face because of the water getting everywhere. I recently started doing this same technique and total game changer!
I appreciate your videos so much! You are helping so many people. I enjoy that you use a sense of humor and frankness to educate us. Thank you!!
I started using Bioderma because of you and now my mom uses it as well. Best micellar water/makeup remover I’ve ever used!
I just started this technique this week and it’s changed my life! Thank you so much.
I love washing my face twice a day when I’m in the shower. Always multitasking. Works great for me. ❤
Love it in the shower.
Hate using the sink.
Yeah. I always shower in the morning anyway so it makes sense to do it in the shower. Also, I live in a warm and humid climate and I have oily skin so I NEED to cleanse twice a day. Sometimes I even have to cleanse thrice a day. I know it seems excessive, but my face will look like a fried chicken by mid day.
@@s_shaleh I’m twice a day too…..after my workout and before bed. Two showers. Two full skincare routines top to bottom.
@@s_shalehdefinitely when I was on vacation in a super humid environment, I had to cleanse 2xday - the sweat & moisture was constant. I already have a big oil reservoir on my forehead constantly even in my usual drier environment 😂
I just showed this video to my preteen daughter. She is starting to need a routine, and this was a great intro for her (and me). Thank you!
I am here for all of your life changing videos Dr Idriss! Thank you for blessing us with all of your wisdom! 🙏🏻💕✨
I really enjoyed this video. I've noticed how much better my face looks and feels simply by slowing down and working the cleanser in. I definitely have to follow your lead on the wiping instead of rinsing because I usually end up soaked. Sleeves, chest, bathroom...
Thank you! Since you told us nerds this a while back, I only do water wash in the am and it has def helped my skin.
On another note, I just have to commend you a million percent on your absolutely amazing customer service with Pillow Talk Derm!
I had a situation and you guys were amazing.
Thanks you 🙏🙏
Love this technique. I usually have water all over the floor and soak my clothes. I can't wait to try your method, You are adorable!
Your advice is literally THE BEST
Thank for all of these broadcasts. I’ve learned a lot, and I’m 60. I love the Aveeno Oatmeal calm and restore products.
I love how your towels match your bracelet too!
This video was so helpful. I feel like this is something derms on TikTok and Instagram never fully talk about.
Have ALWAYS washed my face this way… minus the final splash lol! So happy to see you think this technique is good!!
I just found your channel and I’ve already learned so much! Recent change in the texture of my skin(not breakouts) and I’m trying to pinpoint the issue. This is a good place for me to start! Thank you!
Love your style and the sense of humor 😊 and the fact you are efficient with your time and that of your viewers; there are some derm influences out there who like to drone on and repeat themselves. I am a busy professional myself in her 50s and love your videos
I wish I knew what I know now in my 20's my skin is the best it's ever been. Love love my skin. I get so many compliments. I love watching your videos it has taught me so much. I like to think that I am a skin nerd because of you and others here on TH-cam.
You are just such a pleasure to watch. I basically do exactly what you do except stand at the sink and do all the splashing and end up with water everywhere. Thanks for the new way of cleansing my face. Will definitely be trying it!
I love your TH-cam videos! Thank you for your dedication to sharing and teaching us all, I'm very grateful!!!!!🥰
Hi Dr. Idris. Thank you so much for your educational videos. I have learnt a lot from them. In a sea of skincare products, with a sensitive skin, it has not been easy for me to find good products and, especially, the ones that suit me - I have suffered from sensitive, dry, itchy skin for years. Never dared to use any skincare product except moisturizer and sunscreen, leave alone makeup. I now know how to choose a product better - from you - although it's still a learning process for me. From your video recommendations of Bioderma Micellar H2O, I came across Bioderma Micellar face gel - that is mentioned as foamy but without soap. At first I was hesitant because of the word foamy but I bought it nonetheless because it mentioned "for sensitive skin". Plus it isn't expensive. I didn't need micellar H2O as you recommended since I do not wear makeup and am indoors mostly so heavy duty cleaning is not required. But the Bioderma miceller gel has been the best find for me. It is best cleanser I have used for my sensitive, dry skin that has always hated soaps and even so called gentle cleansers. I was surprised how it made my skin feel from the first use. While many people go overboard in their skincare, I nearly had given up on skincare because nothing ever seemed to suit my skin. I have rosacea and a sensitive skin that was "almost always" inflamed - which I found out after years of suffering - was also due to lactose intolerance - no Dr told me about this. I discovered this on my own. None of them suspected food intolerance or talked about effects of specific food on the skin. My skin has started to calm down after I completely gave up milk tea and coffee - Used to have 2 cups a day - the only form of milk product I used to consume on a regular basis. (You could do a video on effects of food types and nutrition on skin health). But thanks to you, I have now come to believe that there are good products out there that may suit one's skin as well as budget - we just need to choose them carefully. And I am hopeful and positive now. ❤
Thumbs up for Dr Idriss’ pajama collection!
Oh my goodness, Dr, you have such fabulous skin! Absolutely flawless!
I discovered non foaming face cleansers 3 years ago and it was a revelation for me, it changes everything as they don't strip your face off.
My skin is combo, sensitive, dehydrated with seborrheic dermatitis and everything is in order now since I changed my cleanser, it makes such a huge difference !
In the morning I only use a toner, I used to wash in the morning too but my dermatologist convinced me to stop.
do you find that you wake up with an oily nose though?? i use a milky cleanser in the AM but noticed i have so much oil/filament build up around my nose
@@thequeensthrone_4 I used to have this issue, not anymore since I'm using retinol. It balances oil production
How are you just using a toner?
@@laurenpetro4807 yes in the morning only
Holy cow! I seriously had no idea THIS is the way to wash your face! This makes a lot of sense and I extra appreciate the water efficiency. 🙌🏽 Thank you for sharing this with your little needs. ❤
So glad you found it helpful! 🤓
@@shereeneidriss ...and by needs, I mean nerds 🤓 😂
@@shereeneidrissthe towels you use look great. Can you please share details on where to get them / the best fabric to get? They look like microfibre, but they may be regular towel material. Thank you!!
Back to basics!!! The best ❤
This is a technique I’ve used for many years & have recently gotten my daughter on board. You are so right regarding this method of cleansing. I know my face is clean & it feels so good when I apply my night sleeping cream. ❤
I’m so glad that you showed us this. Bc I’m so confused about cleansing my face. Thank you!!!
You're hilarious and it always feels like I'm hanging out with a good friend who happens to know a lot and has great skin!
Ha I know right!?
I LOVE simple! Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with us! ❤️
Thanks Dr. Shereene! I've learned a lot from you. God bless your family. ❤❤❤
So in love with your channel and your knowledge!!!
Love this routine. Esp for sensitive rosacea prone skin. The “Day of the Week” microfiber towels are the best! After washing I use hypochlorous acid spray. And in morning too. Do a video on this please. When did this appear on the market?
I notice that her face turns a slight reddish color when she is washing it! She looks really pretty though!
Loved your demo, and turns out, I wash my face exactly the same way as you do. I bought two huge packs of bamboo microfiber wash clothes for babies and use those to wash my face like you did. The wash clothes for babies are extra soft. In the morning I dampen a new baby washcloth with water wipe my face with that. It even removes the Vaseline that I use sometimes to seal in my nighttime serums, moisturizer.
Sounds nice👍🏼. Thanks for sharing.
Can you please share where to get those face cloths? Thanks. 😊
@@kristinlowther6260 I ordered from Amazon and the brand is HipHop Panda. They do a great job of cleansing my face, and they also come out like new in the laundry. They come in a pack of 6 or pack of 30, multiple colors to choose from. I first bought a pack of 6, then after experiencing how great they are, immediately ordered a 30 pack.
@shari247peace. May you please share the link to the wash cloths?
@@paris1506WHY , HOW do people share bits and pieces, and then NEVER finish😮😮😮😮😮
Dr. Idriss you and your skin are so beautiful. Thank you for showing us.
I wondered when she would make a cleanser!!! Looking forward to seeing/testing!!!
Oh I’ve been doing this forever!!!!! Didn’t know it was the right way! It gently physically exfoliates & feels amazing
My skin has gotten so much better since only using water in the morning 👌 (including less pimples, nice plump hydrated skin).
Thank you so much for your wonderful videos - they are always so informative and your personality is so fun to see and hear. I am recently a follower and I look forward to seeing and learning more from you in this New Year😊❤
You're such a doll, you're so easy to listen to ☺️✌🏾. My 29 y.o. daughter told me not to use cleanser EVERY morning, so I alternate with plain H2O, and I like it. I do use the Elemis or e.l.f. cleansing Balms, though bc they're lovely, don't dry my skin or leave residue in my eyes 👍🏾. Thanks for the great tips 😀 ✌🏾
love this video! i'm a super oily person so i compromise by using as little cleanser as i can in the AM (my pores get clogged if i don't) and i shower at night so i wash my hair, face, and body with no wet sleeves involved 😅 but to each their own!
I use Vanicream Gentle Facial cleanser in the morning. I do a quick gentle cleanse, but every time I’ve tried to skip using a cleanser in the morning I get a pimple or two. I don’t use many products in my evening routine but when I wake up in the morning my face feels sticky, I must sweat in my sleep.
Thank you for sharing this cleansing technique! So helpful!
Life changing...thank you for this. This is my new routine!
Could you also post what face wash cloths you use? I hate the towels I have.
Weird question but can you link those towels? Love how small they are and also low pill.
I really enjoy watching you and your funky and fresh personality. Appreciate this video
Omg, you're making a cleaner! So excited!!
Don't you wash your neck as well? I put sunscreen on my neck every day and need to get that off. Rinsing my neck is usually when my arms and chest get wet.
Are you planning for your products to be able to be shipped internationally in the future? I really hope so! ❤
Your skin is gorgeous! Love your videos!!!
Ohhh I love you doc! You have made my skin look gorgeous than ever ❤
Love your videos! Wondering if you rub your face a little too hard when you are wiping the cleanser off?
Curious about the "secret" cleanser. Maybe something you're adding to your line of skin care 😊? I would love to try it, test it out!
Its maybe black soap.
Thank you for sharing this method. Your skin is so darn beautiful.
Love this, thanks for teaching us.
Hi Dr. Idriss! I was wondering if you could do a winter body care video and specifically talk about how frequently one can use chemical and physical exfoliators on the skin to smooth and correct discoloration and treat KP without damaging or drying the skin out.
I also had questions about Tinea Versicolor. I know it's caused by malassezia fungus, but can you go in depth about how it causes tinea versicolor and what exacerbates it? For example do hot showers and hair products make it worse? Thank you!
I think she has videos that may answer most of your questions. If you go to her page & look under playlists, they’re sorted by topic. 😊
I would love a video on what we can use for our skin during pregnancy/breastfeeding. I feel like I'm doing nothing for my skin (except basic wash, basic moisturizer and mineral sunscreen) this will be at least 5 years of my 30s and I feel like I'm wasting important years of anti-aging.
I just loved loved loved this video such a wonderful tutorial!!!
This is always so useful. I would also stress the importance to keep clean bed pillows covers on a very regular basis. Merci chere Shereene, c'est toujours super.
Re: not using a cleanser in the morning, does this apply even though you use a retinol at night? Don't you need to get it off before you go out into the sun?
Also, which face cloths do you use/recommend?
Your channel is so helpful just subscribed. Plus its not boring to watch.
Take off your shirt (or wear a short sleeve) , lean over the tub (if you have one), and wash your face from the tub faucet. I’ve been doing this for over 30 years! Water goes in the tub instead of all over your sink.
I know this will not work for everyone but I'll try to be as detailed as possible and I do hope if anyone tries that it does help. Reason being I always wish people put more detail in their comments regarding beauty. Caveman regime. Hated the thought but got to a point where I hated myself enough to do it and oddly best thing ever. Tbh I don't even use any skincare products at all (no lotion, nothing.. Although that's because I can't afford sunscreen or serum sadly on my face anyway. I use body lotion and stuff psht). I used to have a caramel-like skin tone, developed hyperpigmentation which became erythema when my skin tone lightened (probably the same as docs or slightly lighter with a yellow undertone but thanks to the pie (post inflammatory erythema) more pink. Weather is always 30 Celsius upward here. 22 year old male and have been battling acne for over 7 years. I use LUKEWARM water and have to rinse every hour but that's due to the oil and finish with a Few COOL rinses. So far, way less redness, acne has gone down by a crazy amount, skin has less oil (used to rinse every 30 minutes hoping to somehow get to 2 hours or longer if possible tbh). I used many products which claimed would help etc. Didnt really do much. But that's my 2 cents and I'm not here to argue. I think all skin is unique because of all the variants to consider and tbh doc has saved my skin because I came to this idea thanks to her short on products to use based on where you stay. Obviously I'm not fighting her but I do think everyone needs to experiment. Trust me I've tried a lot of stuff, even stuff you'd find disgusting and obviously think wouldn't work but when you've been bullied for so many years you get to a place where any randos guarantee or doctors guarantee is something you're willing to try. Have a great week ahead and an awesome rest of the year ❤😅 oh, sensitive skin too. Allergic to a lot of natural ingredients ie aloe Vera (scarred my skin
) oh yeah, light scarring too and that's also gotten better. Had a very droopy face with crazy assymetry and it's gotten better but not perfectly fixed. Sorry for the super long comment...
You dont need makeup. you're naturally beautiful.
Great video.
Short and sweet, perfect for ADHD peeps. Thank you ❤
Beautiful skin!! Thank you for the video!
Hello! I’m Japanese. While I was watching this video, I found that there is a difference between your way and Japanese way to wash face.
In Japan, it is said that rubbing face is not good for skin because the friction will occur some skin damages in the future. For example, increasing wrinkles, losing elasticity, and getting pores open.
Dermatologists, beauty specialists and beauty magazines highly recommend NOT to rub the face skin when you cleanse your face, when you wipe with towel, and when you apply the skincare products.
I don’t have any harm to you at all, I love your videos and I respect you so much. I really appreciate you because your advice and recommendations are so helpful which products to choose.
I just would like to share the difference about rubbing while washing face.
If you would like to know more about the frictionless skincare in Japan, there is a famous dermatologist, “TOMORI ARATA”. It would be great if her videos are interesting for you.
Thank you always.
I was actually going to comment the same thing. She lost me at rubbing. & it was not just dab dab. It was pretty aggressive 😂 I feel like alot of derms think that’s forbidden. It’s interesting because she doesn’t use paper towel either. I saw a TH-camr who uses towel like paper towels because bacteria doesn’t adhere to it, you can just toss it. Not environment friendly but eh. But I don’t have an MD so what do I know.
She looks like lady Gaga though & is beautiful.
I always get shocked when I watch westerners treat their skin so harshly, her face was all red. I use the Japanese double cleansing method (oil cleanser and then hydrating foam wash) and never use towels on my skin to not get any bacteria on it or irritate it. I gently wipe of the water, let it air dry for a bit and then use a hydrating toner when it's damp.
Edit: wipe off, not of
Asian beauty double cleanse ESPECIALLY cleansing oil for the first step changed my life. I'm glad you made this comment! ❤
I can’t imagine tugging across my face and eyes like that. Way too rough! Gently patting and pressing is the way to go.
My acne disagreeing with not washing in the morning lol every time I have tried to stop the morning wash it doesn't work. But usually only use Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser in the morning. So it doesnt dry my skin too much
Very helpful thankyou so much dr.shereene ❤
I really needed this video, so detailed, thank you!
Here, in MN...
I'm washing my face every morning. I sweat at night and my skin is oily.
Thank you for the towel idea of washing your face. I have used it and it works wonderfully. Only way I’ll now rinse off my face.
Love that this came up as I was washing my face for bed.
I love your videos. ❤
It would be great to have a video about hydroquinone. I managed to get a prescription formula of 0.5 tretinoin with 4% hydroquinone. And also a lotion of 10% Glycolic acid with 2% hydroquinone. I use one or the other but never both. I use it once a week. But with that time difference, I don't know if the rule of 2 months usage and 1 month break applies to me.
FYI: My face only has just a few tiny sun marks that have been almost erased with other skincare ingredients, but I use hydroquinone for sun damage and hyperpigmentation that I have in the back of my neck from where I used to work as a delivery guy.
I would use your hydroquinone and tretinoin Rx product more frequently than once a week. MWF approach to begin and then slowly increase to eventually nightly use as best tolerated. You still want to use your hydroquinone product cyclically. Two months on and one month off. I recommend getting a Rx for tretinoin by itself so you can continue to use that and reap the many benefits.
I've been using a foreo (rubber device) to clean my face once a week for a deep clean. Are they bad for your skin? What are your thoughts.? Thanks from Canada.
Wash that frequently. Otherwise it's a breeding ground of germs!
I stopped washing with cleanser when I wake up years ago - that and changing my pillowcases daily made a huge difference. Another weird thing I do is I work overnight so I reverse my skincare. I go to bed as soon as I get home, so I apply my skincare like retinol when I wake up, before work. Otherwise, I'd just lose most of my skincare to my pillowcase. I only see sun on my way home (rising sun) and apply sunscreen before leaving work, then wash my face with cleanser when I get home and follow up with a light moisturizer so it soaks in before going to bed.
I am truly inspired by you / want to become a dermatologist when I graduate 🎓
I love cleansing balms, specifically ELF leaves no residue when rinsed off and is fairly priced. I love the feeling of working them into my face and that I do not need any cotton pads or cloths at all. I would then go in with a gentle foaming cleanser just to make sure any residues are gone, however ELF balm emulsifies really well and washes off clean. I have tried micellar waters from Bioderma but have found I have to go in a few times to get everything off and I don't even do waterproof makeup. For the eyes, the only thing that works fast and doesn't sting nor need rubbing is Garnier micellar with argan oil (the one with two phases to shake up)
I also like that one. Physicians Formula makes a good one too. Although my favourites are the Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm or The Ordinary Squaalane Oil Cleanser. They both come in tubes because i dont like digging into the tubs for wome reason. Theres lots of Kbeaty Options too.
I love ELF balm. I use that to remove makeup and then vanicream face cleanser. I have normal but sensitive, rosacea prone skin. I don't react well to micellar water. It irritates me so I don't know why people like it.