There are many ways to remove make-up, but everyone is currently talking about double cleansing. Presented as the secret to thorough make-up removal and radiant skin, it has become an essential step in many beauty rituals. Principles, benefits and products: here is everything you need to know to adopt this make-up removal technique.
Double cleansing: the secret to thorough make-up removal
Double cleansing is a make-up removal method originating in Korea. To remove all impurities and even waterproof make-up effectively, it uses an oil-based cleanser followed by a water-based cleanser. Combining these two products cleanses the skin deeply without being harsh.
Why double cleanse?
Double cleansing offers effective yet gentle make-up removal for all skin types, including oily, sensitive and dry skin. This method helps to:
Eliminate impurities
Double cleansing removes impurities and even stubborn make-up. The oil-based cleanser loosens oil-soluble impurities such as make-up (including waterproof mascara) and excess sebum. The water-based cleanser then removes water-soluble impurities such as sweat and pollution residue. This powerful duo does more: covered in a veil of oil, the skin is protected from hard water. Make-up removal is thorough and leaves no tight feeling.
Prevent blemishes
Double cleansing also helps prevent blemishes. Clogged pores are cleansed and bacteria eliminated. This gentle evening routine does not put the sebaceous glands on alert. Skin is clear and ready for skincare.
Improve skin appearance
Double cleansing also improves skin texture. By effectively removing dead cells, it refines the skin’s texture and leaves it more radiant.
How do you double cleanse?
This Korean make-up removal technique is very simple: there are just two steps!
- Step 1: remove make-up with an oil or balm
Take a generous amount of cleansing oil or balm and warm it between your hands. Apply to your dry face and neck, then massage gently in circular movements. Close your eyes and work your lashes between your fingers to dissolve mascara. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
- Step 2: cleanse with water
Apply a hazelnut-sized amount of water-based cleanser to your damp face. Massage gently in circular movements to remove residue from the first cleanse. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
Which products should you use for double cleansing?
For double cleansing, choose products suited to this method.
Choose your cleansing oil
Cleansing oils are ideal for gently cleansing dry, sensitive skin. They dissolve make-up and impurities effectively while nourishing the skin. They are also suitable for oily skin seeking gentle care.
At NUXE, Very Rose Delicate Cleansing Oil provides gentle cleansing to meet your needs. It removes make-up while protecting skin from hard water during rinsing. Its delicately rose-scented texture turns into milk on contact with water for a deeply sensory cleanse.
Choose your water-based cleanser
For the second step, choose your favourite facial cleanser, provided it is used with water. To complete your double cleanse, NUXE offers Very Rose Light Cleansing Foam for a gentle evening routine suitable even for sensitive skin. The Very Rose Double Cleansing Duo is also available with a pretty beauty pouch. Rêve de Miel Facial Cleansing and Make-Up Removing Gel, with its soothing formula, will delight dry, sensitive skin.
Alternatives to double cleansing
If Korean double cleansing appeals to you but the method does not suit you, adapt it! For water-free double make-up removal, combine Very Rose Creamy Cleansing Milk with Refreshing Toning Lotion from the same collection. The milk dissolves make-up and impurities, while the lotion removes the last traces and refreshes the skin: a gentle routine without rinsing.
For delicate areas such as the eyes and lips, particularly with long-wear or waterproof make-up, choose Very Rose Waterproof Eye and Lip Make-Up Remover - Biphase. Shake its two-phase formula before each use. It dissolves even resistant mascara and lipstick without being harsh on the thin skin around the eyes. Follow with a few sprays of Refreshing Toning Lotion to instantly refresh and soothe the skin.
Swear by micellar water? Keep enjoying your quick, pleasurable make-up removal routine! To explore other textures and find the one that suits you best, consult our guide to choosing a make-up remover.
Creamy Cleansing Milk
Refreshing Toning Lotion
Waterproof Eye and Lip Make-Up Remover - Biphase
Gentle Face and Eye Make-Up Removal Duo
Whatever your skin type, Korean double cleansing is an effective method for thorough make-up removal. Pairing cleansing oil with a water-based cleanser removes impurities and stubborn make-up without being harsh on your skin. Skin is clear, ready for skincare and its overnight regeneration process.
