05-07-2025
I put three cleansers that also remove your make-up to the test
Read on to also find out about a lip plumper that also hydrates
ALL GONE I put three cleansers that also remove your make-up to the test
MY skincare routine is very low maintenance and I don't buy into double cleansing.
With the right formula, you can remove your make-up and clean your face in just one step.
It's faster and saves space and money. This week, I test out three.
Budget
Curél Hydrating Make-up Cleanser, £16.50, 200ml, Boots:
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Curél Hydrating Make-up Cleanser won't leave your skin dry or rough
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I never thought I'd like a cleanser you didn't have to use in tandem with a flannel and warm water – but this clever product has changed that completely.
Thanks to the hydrating formula, you can go rinse-free and your skin won't end up dry or rough, which is a revelation.
I've been using it for a couple of weeks, and the convenience of being able to sit in bed while removing my make-up with a cotton pad is unrivalled.
It also means any excuses of being too tired/drunk/lazy to cleanse my face are redundant.
Mid-range
Monday Muse The Cleanser Soft Milky Gel, £28, 100ml,
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Monday Muse The Cleanser Soft Milky Gel is suitable for dry, oily, combination, acne-prone and sensitive skin
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Designed to be truly universal, it's suitable for dry, oily, combination, acne-prone and sensitive skin – which is no mean feat.
It's the only cleanser I've been loyal to for the last few years, going back to it frequently as I know my skin will appreciate it.
True to its name, it has a milky consistency that lightly foams but doesn't dry skin out, removing every last scrap of make-up and grime in less than a minute.
With every day use, a tube lasts me a good few months, so I don't mind paying slightly more as I know it works and will last. It's a pair of safe hands.
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Luxury
SkinCeuticals Simply Clean Cleanser, £45, 190ml,
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SkinCeuticals Simply Clean Cleanser is best for oily skin or when you're wearing lots of make-up
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This was the only cleanser I used for five years when I had severe cystic acne, so I needed a face wash that would clean my skin without too much rubbing – as touching my skin caused more inflammation.
I recently rediscovered the thick-gel formula, and it's just as good as I remember.
On contact with skin, it quickly turns into a rich foam that dissolves grime and sloughs away dead skin cells thanks to the exfoliating acid ingredient.
It's best for oily skin or when you're wearing lots of make-up.
Pick of the week
RoC Lip Volumizer, £29.99, 10ml,
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RoC Lip Volumizer contains peptides and hyaluronic acid to hydrate
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I keep a wide berth from any lip products labelled as 'plumping'.
I have chronically dry lips and a very low spice tolerance, so they're usually more hassle than they're worth – but I've just found one that works, and doesn't cause me pain.
This product contains peptides and hyaluronic acid to hydrate, and a plumping complex that delivers a noticeable difference in three minutes.
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