Makeup Removal

I have lost count of all the different things I have tried or used to remove makeup quickly and efficiently.  The past couple of years I have been using makeup removal towelettes. I usually used a separate eye makeup remover. 

Recently I discovered microfiber makeup removal towels.  I was very skeptical about their effectiveness.  Just put some water on the microfiber makeup removal towel and EVERYTHING comes off including eye makeup and lipstick. 

It turns out there are microfiber towels for just about anything.  I have microfiber towels in the kitchen to dry dishes and special microfiber towels to wash and dry my car.  The microfiber makeup removal towels are made specifically to remove makeup only. 

I ordered a set of three and, so far, have only used one.  It is AMAZING how quickly and effective these towels are!  I tested how much makeup was actually removed by using a makeup remover towelette after the microfiber towel.  There was no makeup on the towelette!  

Many of the online reviews say that after use, the towel is tossed into the laundry.  Personally, I think this is bad advice.  The makeup that is removed ends up in the microfibers of the towel. (The makeup has to go SOMEWHERE...)  When the towel is washed, the makeup comes out.  I don't want the removed makeup to float out into the wash water used by the clothes. Also, I don't want any dirt in the wash water being trapped in the microfibers of the towel.  

I wash the used towel after each use in the sink using a gentle soap.  The makeup comes out into the water and then down the drain. The towel is air dried and ready for use the next night. 

There are a variety of manufactures of microfiber makeup removal towels but I have only used one so far.  I do not know if others are as effective. 

Do you use microfiber makeup removal towels? If not, what makeup remover do you use?