Cleansing your skin correctly is the foundation of any great skincare routine, but if you’re only washing your face once, you might be missing out. Enter the double cleanse method, a game-changer for anyone looking to achieve a truly clean, glowing complexion.
What is Double Cleansing?
Double cleansing is exactly what it sounds like! Washing your face twice, but with two different types of cleansers. The first step removes makeup, SPF, and excess oils, while the second cleanser gets deep into your pores to remove dirt and impurities.
The result? Skin that’s thoroughly cleansed and prepped to absorb all the goodness from your serums and moisturisers.
Step One: Oil-Based Cleanser
Start with an oil-based cleanser or a cleansing balm to break down makeup, sunscreen, and sebum. Unlike traditional foaming cleansers, oils bind with impurities without stripping your skin’s natural moisture.
Our Top Picks:
Dermalogica PreCleanse
A lightweight cleansing oil that melts away even waterproof makeup
Fortified with olive and kukui oils is a hydrophilic (water loving) formula which easily washes away excess natural oils (sebum), sunscreen, make-up and residual day time product build up, from the skins surface.
Clinique Take The Day Off™ Cleansing Balm
This lightweight makeup remover balm quickly dissolves makeup and sunscreen. Transforming from a solid balm into a silky oil upon application, this balm cleanses skin thoroughly, and rinses off completely.
The Take The Day Off™ Cleansing Balm gently helps remove the stress of pollution so skin looks younger for longer. Non-greasy. Non-drying.
Clarins Total Cleansing Oil
Composed of 47% sunflower oil for a rich, full texture that emulsifies into a milk upon contact with water.
Boasting a floral scent, this formula glides on easily and contains a Gentle Complex, harvested from Le Domaine Clarins containing Organic Yellow Gentian extract and Organic Lemon Balm Extract. This combination helps soothe and calm the skin and preserve the skin microbiota.
Step Two: Water-Based Cleanser
Once your makeup and surface grime are gone, it’s time for a water-based cleanser to sweep away any lingering dirt and sweat. This step ensures your pores are deeply cleaned without feeling dry or tight.
Our Top Picks:
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Hydrates while cleansing, making it perfect for dry or sensitive skin. Removes both dirt and excess oil and has a fast absorbing and non-greasy formula.
Specially formulated for normal to dry skin that is prone to irritation on both face and body. Also suitable for sensitive and Eczema prone skin.
Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel
Designed to remove impurities and deeply cleanse without disrupting your skin’s natural defences and moisture balance. Balm mint and lavender work together to soothe and calm the skin, while naturally foaming quillaja saponaria removes excess oils and impurities.
Remove impurities, toxins and debris while maintaining the skin’s natural acid mantel, soothing and calming the skin, without the harsh drying effects experienced with traditional foaming cleansers.
Elizabeth Arden Visible Difference Soft Foaming Cleanser
Gentle enough for everyday use but tough on impurities. This gentle foaming face wash removes make up, excess sebum, dirt and debris and purifies pores while supporting skin’s natural pH balance.
This facial cleanser is non-drying and non-stripping, keeps skin protected from pollution particles with algae extract, and hydrates / retains moisture with glycerin.
Why You Need to Try It…
If you struggle with breakouts, dullness, or clogged pores – double cleansing could be the secret weapon your skincare routine is missing. Double cleansing prevents breakouts and improves the skin texture. Plus, it’s the ultimate way to ensure your skin is makeup-free before bed (no excuses!).
Not all heroes wear capes – some come in the form of a double cleanse routine! Whether you wear makeup daily or just SPF and skincare, the double cleanse method ensures your skin gets the deep clean it deserves.
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