Rubbing and tugging – If your make-up is particularly stubborn, it might not come off without rubbing and tugging. I found this to be a particularly big problem with eye make-up. I only used about an eighth of it – for a full face, I need about a hand area’s worth. With less long-wearing make-up, you could probably get most of the make-up out with some soap and water, then do a deep machine clean once a week or so. Friction. To lift the make-up from the skin, the fibres need to grip onto the make-up and pull it off. The greater the surface area, the more grip and friction each wipe will have without you having to push down so hard – instead of 5 large fibres going over a particular area, you get 50 fibres. It’s like with shoes – a shoe with a perfectly flat sole is going to have worse grip than a shoe with a ribbed sole, which has a better surface area. This means the cloth will remove more make-up with less irritation. One thing worth noting: It stains easily. It’s machine washable, so I threw it in the dryer, and my makeup was very visible on it afterward. So if you want it to maintain its chic look, I recommend using stain remover and rinsing it out before tossing it in your washer/dryer.

Bacterial buildup – The cloths recommend that you wring them out and dry them after each use, with a wash once a week, but without a cleanser or soap it’s possible that you’ll get bacteria growing on the cloth. You could buy enough so you can wash each one after one use, but realistically not many people are going to do that. Theoretically, the make-up remover cloths made from synthetic fibres will be more resistant to bacterial growth than the ones that use cotton, since you can squeeze them dry more easily. The best part is…it’s reusable. Throw it in the wash and no stains remain. The MakeUp Eraser will last up to 1,000 washes and eliminates the need to buy disposable product to remove your makeup. The MakeUp Eraser cloth with a luxury hand-sewn sateen edge that’s plush and soft to the touch. Treat yourself to a spa at home every day, while saving money! Turn the cloth over to the side with the tag and now its time to get your lovely exfoliate by using gentle circular motions to wipe your face. Can overexfoliate – The make-up remover cloth requires a bit of scrubbing, which can irritate your skin if daily physical exfoliation is too much for your skin. Verdict The Kitsch Microfiber Makeup-Removing Towel is very, very soft; so soft that I gave it a five in that department. If the name is any indication, this washcloth is specifically designed for removing makeup, so if that’s what you’re looking for, consider this a worthy option.

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I fall in the normal skin camp, although I am prone to acne at certain times of the month. With Dr. Patel’s advice in mind, I spent 90 hours testing 14 different highly-rated washcloths. I evaluated each washcloth's material, size, and machine-washability, then scored them based on texture and feel, how exfoliating they were, how easily they removed makeup, and more.

Can avoid using make-up removers – If make-up removers and cleansers make you break out or irritate excessively but manual buffing is OK, a make-up remover cloth could be your saviour! Versatility: Since heavy makeup or everyday routine can leave your skin dull or clogged, there are makeup remover cloths available with exfoliation benefits too. Designed with dual-tones, you can enjoy the softer side for erasing and use the exfoliation side to scrub or for intense cleaning. Our panel of 69 testers trialled 12 reusable makeup remover products over a two-week period. They judged everything from the design and the material to how effective they were at removing makeup. I can see myself using this along with make-up remover, but I don’t think I can let go of my cleansing products completely… except maybe on a particularly lazy night. Even then, I’m using a two-phase remover for my eyes (mega-review coming soon!). Make-up Remover Cloths DISPOSABLE makeup removers are becoming more and more expensive. Thus you use and dispose of it so you are literally throwing money away. Meaning every time you buy makeup wipes or cotton wool , for you and your daughter etc. it is money out of the window. With the MakeUp Eraser Cloth being reusable – it is the most inexpensive makeup remover product on the market.When it comes to the cleansing process, a good washcloth is essential. “I love a good washcloth,” board-certified dermatologist Dr. Purvisha Patel tells Byrdie, explaining that they can be used to exfoliate your skin as you wash away the day’s makeup, dirt, and grime. The Wonder Towel MakeUp Eraser Cloth is made up of a delicate fabric blend of polyester and silk fibres that with a very unique weave present to you the ultimate face cleaning solution. This fabric technology behind it is the secret that helps break the bond between make-up and the skin. When wet the eraser creates a hydro-mechanical action that loosens the surface tension of the oils that bond make up to the skin.