How to Remove Halloween Makeup & Face Paint

The ultimate guide to removing Halloween makeup

Oh, the spine-tingling joy of Halloween! It’s the one night of the year when we transform into ghoulish creatures, fantastical characters, and celestial beings. But when the clock strikes midnight (or, let’s be real, after that post-party late-night snack), the chilling reality sets in: removing that stubborn Halloween makeup and face paint.

Luckily, with the right tools and techniques, you can wave goodbye to your wicked witch look and embrace your naturally radiant skin again before getting into bed and falling asleep. Check out these tips and tricks for getting rid of even the most stubborn Halloween makeup:

1. Ghostly residues, be gone!

Before you dive into scrubbing, take a moment. Going in too aggressively can irritate your skin, leaving it looking more like Freddy Krueger than Sleeping Beauty. Instead, start with an oil-based makeup remover or cleansing balm. The oils help to break down stubborn makeup, including waterproof varieties, and make it easier to wipe away.

2. Lather, rinse, repeat

After you’ve tackled the bulk of the makeup with your cleansing balm, use a gentle facial cleanser, like LaserAway Beauty Come Clean Purifying Fash Wash, to remove any lingering residues. This ensures that all the makeup, dirt, and oils are washed away, leaving you with a fresh, clean canvas.

3. The eyes have it

Halloween eye makeup can be elaborate, glittery, and oh-so-stubborn. Use a specialized eye makeup remover to ensure you don’t wake up with raccoon eyes. They’re formulated to be gentle on the delicate eye area and mighty on waterproof products.

4. Don’t forget to moisturize

Post-cleansing, it’s crucial to hydrate your skin. A good moisturizer will help to restore any lost moisture and prevent your skin from looking like a dried-up mummy the next morning. Reach for LaserAway Beauty Drenched Peptide Enriched Moisturizer — this lightweight formula seeps deep into the skin, replenishing lost moisture and ensuring a soft, dewy glow.

Why high-quality skincare is a no-brainer post-Halloween

Playing dress-up for Halloween is all fun and games, but your skin? It’s not playing. Using heavy makeup, glitters, and face paints can take a toll on your skin. They can clog your pores, causing breakouts or dryness and irritation. High-quality skincare products, like those from LaserAway Beauty’s dermatologist-developed line, are designed to address these concerns and more. They remove stubborn makeup and ensure your skin remains healthy, radiant, and rejuvenated.

Halloween might be all about the scare, but there’s nothing scarier than skin that’s been neglected. Remember, while your Halloween look might last for a night, your skin is with you forever. Treat it with the TLC it deserves!