The 5 Best Two-Phase Cleansers That Remove Makeup Without Rubbing (And How To Use Them Right)

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By Ores Lario

It is a non-negotiable gesture whose necessity is more than assumed. The skin must be cleaned daily to have it beautiful, bright and healthy. If we ignore this gesture, it doesn't matter if we invest in luxury creams or are devoted to treatments, because the barrier of dirt and makeup residue will prevent the active ingredients from doing their job.

Micellar waters, milks, oils, balms, foams, tonics... To get it right, the answer lies in finding the format that best suits each person's lifestyle. As a general rule, oil and milk go very well for dry skin that prevents it from drying out. When oily or mixed, foams and gel textures are perfect, micellar waters are ideal for sensitive skin, and biphasic formulas are the great all-rounder.

Biphasic cosmetics are visually distinguished from their shelfmates by having two colors, one on top of the other, without blending. This happens because there are two types of substances within the same product. “A biphasic product is a product whose formula is divided into two, an aqueous one with water-soluble ingredients and an oily phase with oil-soluble ingredients,” explains Isabelle Picou, director of public relations for Clarins. Normally the aqueous phase is the one below, due to its greater density and contains the surfactants that help to trap dirt and carry it away. And the oily phase, which usually goes on top since it "floats", is made up of oils or substances that dissolve in oil and helps to take off all that waterproof makeup that surfactants can't. “The strong point of biphasic formulas is that thanks to the oily part they drag dirt, makeup and contamination much more. In addition, they allow you to remove the remains of makeup more gently without rubbing and the oil allows you to remove the most stubborn makeup, such as waterproof makeup or the very thick ones used in the cinema, ”says Picou.

How is it used? It is important to shake the product well to mix both phases and obtain the full benefits. When the color is as homogeneous as possible, we know that we already have it ready to use. It is only necessary to soak a cotton pad or towel with a little product and press for a few seconds on the skin or eyes closed and... voilà, goodbye makeup.

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Gently removes mascara and shadows from the eyelids. The Yeux Express Démaquillant contains rose and cornflower floral waters, chamomile and calendula extract, and ultra-fine volatile oils to remove waterproof makeup without leaving a greasy residue.

Clarins

There is no mascara that can resist the Bi-Facil eye make-up remover formula, an icon of the firm that gently removes make-up, waterproof masks included. As Alvina Estévez, pharmacist and director of Retail education for the firm, assures, "its formula is suitable even for the most sensitive eyes and those with contact lenses."

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Payot

Thanks to its biphasic formula, which combines the textures of oil and lotion, Démaquillant Instantané Yeux removes easily and gently all traces of eye and lip makeup, including long-wear and waterproof formulas. Suitable for all skin types.

Payot

This biphasic eye make-up remover contains thermal water, which has moisturizing, soothing and protective properties, cornflower flower essence, which is soothing and provides comfort.

Uriage

Perfect for cleansing the skin of very sensitive eyes and for people who wear contact lenses, Pureté Thermale Make-up Remover does not irritate the eyes while calming and decongesting the eyelids.

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