When I shop for food and beauty products, I always try to find items that are free of artificial ingredients or have as few as possible, but when it comes to my eyes, I am especially “choosy” about the products I use.
Several years ago, I stopped using generic eye makeup removal liquid from the drug store and started searching for a product with natural and organic ingredients. I went through a few brands (and also tried straight coconut oil) but still couldn’t find something that I loved. All the products I tried left my eyes feeling “gooey” and my vision less clear.
It was then that I was introduced to makeup removal cloths. After reading tons of reviews, I ordered a set from Amazon. They arrived, I tried them for the first time, and I instantly fell in love. A little bit of warm water and a few seconds of gentle rubbing, and my makeup was completely gone!
The purpose of this post is to share a solution that has worked for me. It is not a product endorsement. There are quite a few makeup removal cloths on the market that don’t seem to work well (based on the reviews they receive), so if you would like to give them a try, I recommend ELUME Makeup Removal Cloths. They are quick-drying, very affordable, and have a loop for easy hanging.
For a list of the other natural beauty products I use, follow this link to read my post from February 2016.
And in case you’re wondering, the above picture shows what I look like without makeup. I figured that a photo of myself wearing full makeup and holing up a makeup removal cloth wouldn’t make a whole lot of sense. (You would probably be wondering if it actually works!) Makeup can be a fun way to accentuate our features, and I would be lying if I said I don’t wear it regularly, but the minute we adopt the “I won’t be seen in public without it” mantra is the minute we start placing our outer beauty above our inner beauty.
Regina
Ellie you are very pretty without makeup! I should tell my daughters about the cloths. I don't wear makeup but I'm sure my girls would love them!
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You're very kind, Regina. I don't think I've ever asked you, how old are your daughters?
Ellie
Christine Sanford
say WHAT!!!!! I've never heard of these!! I hate makeup remover and always find that they irritate my skin or burn my eyes or feel weird. definitely gonna give these a try. As well my sister wear so much makeup all the time and now gets reactions from certain product on her eye lids because of it. For sure ill be getting her some!
nashvillewife@gmail.com
Glad I was able to help, Christina! I totally understand the struggle of makeup remover irritating the eyes. No fun at all.
Ellie
AmyRyb
I've never heard of these. What makes them work so well?
Anonymous
I think it's the silver in them
Anonymous
I really like those microfiber makeup removing cloths, too, but I donβt like to use them on my eyes. My favorite thing to use to remove eye makeup, including long wear and waterproof eye makeup, is olive oil. I just put a tiny bit in a cotton ball or some folded up toilet paper, and it works like a charm.
As much as I enjoy makeup (itβs like doing crafts on your face!), I probably wear it less than once a month. Even simple makeup is more than I have the patience for on a daily basis.
You are very beautiful, Ellie, both with and without makeup. In my totally irrelevant opinion, you have no need to wear it regularly.
Anonymous
Ellie you are a lovely, beautiful lady and you do not need to wear face make up. When you wash it all off you are just as beautiful or even more beautiful as when you put it on.
nashvillewife@gmail.com
Thank you both for your kind words! π
Ellie
Anonymous
If you want a cheaper alternative, I use homemade eye makeup remover: one part water, one part vegetable oil, and a squirt of baby shampoo! Works so well!
Anonymous
Although that is cheaper, she said she wants something with less artificial ingredients. Most baby shampoo has artificial ingredients.
nashvillewife@gmail.com
Thanks for sharing! I always enjoy hearing about the homemade products that others are using.
Ellie
Anonymous
You look great without makeup.
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Thank you! Have a wonderful day.
Ellie
Nicole
Thank you Ellie. I enjoyed reading this post. I would love to read more tips/tricks or other products you use, for beauty as well as around the house or just for life in general. I am going to put these cloths on my wish-list!
nashvillewife@gmail.com
Thanks for the feedback, Nicole. I'll see what I can come up with. Have a great evening.
Ellie
Anonymous
Ellie, you are a lovely woman inside and out, makeup on or without. Elileen
nashvillewife@gmail.com
You're very sweet, Eileen!
Ellie
Anonymous
Hi! Can I just add my two cents by recommending micellar water as a makeup remover? It works amazingly well – for eyes too – and it's extremely delicate, since its consistency is water-like.
I like micellar water because you use it just gently swiping your face with cotton, so there's no rubbing involved (if you have sensitive skin rubbing it could irritate it).
Do you like micellar water?
nashvillewife@gmail.com
I haven't heard of micellar water. Will have to look it up. Thanks for sharing!
Ellie
Beth
Ellie you look beautiful with out makeup.
I don't wear makeup.
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Thank you for your kind words, Beth. π
Ellie
Mary
I use Pacifica brand A LOT in my daily makeup. Most of their products are awesome and made naturally. I use their face wash cakes βPacifica Sea Foam Complete Face Washβ and I get it at target! Itβs a little pricey, but SO WORTH IT! It has an amazing smell! https://www.target.com/p/pacifica-sea-foam-complete-face-wash-5oz/-/A-14405274?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Health+Beauty+Shopping&adgroup=SC_Health+Beauty&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=m&location=9016679&gclid=Cj0KCQiAhrbTBRCFARIsACY7MW3kT0UURIRGjQyqPUB8IXijdoJAMUbojWjvCrLQDXm827C4V9UZkHcaAklBEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
nashvillewife@gmail.com
Thanks for sharing, Mary! It's great to hear about the products that others use.
Ellie
Anonymous
Ellie your a natural beauty. I only put a little makeup on when I feel like it and that is very seldom. I will pass this information on…Jane
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Thank you Jane. What lovely words.
Ellie
Anonymous
Can we not be satisfied with what God gives us than to always accentuate our features? I understand with a acne filled face a person would like to cover up a bit because I know it's not nice looking at a persons face like that.But I guess I just don't get it with all this makeup craze.Is it because it might give confidence? I could go there maybe. Idk, but Ellie, you look beautiful without makeup!!
Anonymous
Make up is not about confidence. It's about taking care of yourself. On an everyday basis I don't use a lot of it (more on special occasions), but going out without it would be kind of like going out in my pijamas. Especially for going to work or to meet people. If I'm going to do sports, or on the weekends, I let my skin rest, but otherwise I think it's cool to take care of yourself more.
Anonymous
Also, sometimes we don't get enough sleep, have bags under our eyes, or are very pale, so we use make up to have a fresher appearance! π
Annie -I
I found a wonderful homemade product that is almost magical. I'm getting over strep throat and my tongue was very sore as well. I went to the doctor and got shots and prescriptions.After a week, still in terrible pain and can't eat. I finally looked through an old almanac and found a wonderful solution. It really works better than any medicine I have EVER tried. I'm 55 years old.
All you have to do is :
Mix one part Maalox (?spelling?)
with one part children's liquid Benadryl.
Mix well and swish in mouth and keep in mouth for as long as possible. Do it several times and you can swallow the last one. Please don't drink or eat for about 20 minutes after using. You can use it about every two or three hours. If needed!
It said that even children 4 years and older, can use it.
It really made a huge difference.
I hope it will help others.
Bless You All!
Anonymous
You're a beautiful person and you look the same without makeup! I really hope this doesn't come across in the wrong way, so please know I mean nothing negative by anything I write here, but one thing I've always appreciated about your blog is the feeling of self acceptance that shines from it. It doesn't ever seem to me like you're trying to portray this perfect, sparkly, staged or photo shopped image of life. Or that you're trying to get the praise of the world or be better than anyone. So, having said that, I've been kind of curious about something as I've followed all your blogs. I wonder about how you take/deal with all the harsh, rude or negative comments that people submit. You write about families that I know some people love to hate. And the internet abounds with trolls in general. I've contemplated authoring public blogs or doing other such things that would be open to public criticism but I've been reluctant to because I don't really want to subject myself to the harshness of the internet masses. If you ever feel like sharing, I would love to hear more about how you deal with the negativity that comes your way, whether it's directed at you or the people/things you write about.
Best Regards,
Sarah Robinson
nashvillewife@gmail.com
Hi Sarah,
Thank you for your lovely words. You're very kind. I don't mind your question at all. π
I receive negative comments on a daily basis on all my blogs. To keep them from having an effect on me, I try to read through them quickly and not allow them to really enter my mind, if that makes sense. Basically, I let them go in one ear and out the other. If I find myself thinking too much about any of them, I renew my mind with positive influences, such as God's Word.
Hope that answers your question! I'm glad to have you as a reader.
Ellie
Jorah Belson
Thank you Sarah for your question and Ellie for your reply. This gave me a lot of insight and helps me very much.
Anonymous
Thanks Ellie! What an awesome answer. I wish I were better at turning to God's word to help me deal with the negative things in my life. Thanks for taking the time to answer me!
π Sarah
Elizabeth
I have one! I got it a bridal expo, I love it!