For those who’ve been following my blog (on Instagram) for a long time, are probably sick of me talking about double cleansing. I know I go on and on about it, but sometimes, it’s necessary to revisit certain topics. Especially topics that are so life changing. I know that sounds a bit dramatic, but it really is kind of life changing; When your skin looks good, you feel good and that in itself seeps into every aspect of your life.
What is Double Cleansing?
I initially read about double cleansing from one of my skincare idols, Caroline Hirons. Years later, it’s been quite the buzz-worthy term in the blogosphere and beauty industry. Double cleansing is just how it sounds, cleansing two times. For me, it was the #1 game changer in my skincare routine. When I think about how I used to wash my face, I actually cringe. To think that I was washing off all of my makeup and grime with a little Cetaphil is now such a yucky thought. There was no way that my thick layer of SPF was getting properly removed. It’s no wonder I was constantly breaking out! Again, the purpose of double cleansing is to properly remove all of your makeup, facial SPF and everything grimy about the day.
One thing to keep in mind, I only double cleanse at night! In the morning, I just use a little cleanser to freshen up my face. Nothing crazy.
First Cleanse:
1) For my first cleanse, I always start out with either a cleansing balm or a cleansing oil. You want to start by applying your balm or oil on a DRY face. This will help breakdown makeup and SPF better than anything else. At the same time, you’re actually giving your face a massage, which is great for stimulating circulation and blood flow.
2) After 30 seconds (or so) of massaging your makeup off, you want to use a warm washcloth to wipe your makeup off. Again, using a washcloth is a game-changer. Once you start, you will never go back to NOT using one. I have quite a few favorite cleansers and cloths, but one of my favorites is this cleansing set by Eve Lom. This set has all three steps and is currently part of the Nordstrom sale, so definitely a good time to buy. I also have a ton of these cloths. I always use a cloth for my first cleanse and depending on how much makeup or SPF I have on, occasionally, I’ll use a fresh cloth for my second cleanse. Not always, but if I’ve spent the day on the beach and kept reapplying SPF, I’ll use two to ensure I’m getting a proper cleanse. The Eve Lom cloths I mentioned above are a little thicker, which I like to use if I’m wearing particularly heavy makeup or SPF. If it’s just a regular day, I’ll use one of these.
Second Cleanse:
The point of the second cleanse is to ensure your skin is actually clean and prepped for the next steps. Since the first cleanse involves a balm or oil cleanser, you’re not drying out your face. On the contrary, it’s actually quite moisturizing and stimulating for your face.
My second cleanser is usually a bit more straightforwards. Personally, I’m not a huge fan of foam cleansers as I find them drying. I prefer gel or cream cleansers like this one from Elemis (pricey, but lasts a very long time) or any of the ones I listed below.
I tried to keep this as simple and straight forward as possible. If anything is confusing, ask me in the comment section and I’ll edit this post to include your questions!
Favorite Cleansers:
First Cleanse | My current favorite cleansers for my first cleanse are Elemis Cleansing Balm, Fresh Cleansing Oil (a recent fav), Bobbi Brown Cleansing Oil, Erno Laszlo cleansing oil, Goop Cleansing Balm and Origins Removing Jelly.
Second Cleanse | Elemis Biotec Cleanser, Drunk Elephant Jelly Cleanser, Skinceuticals Replenishing Cleanser and Fresh Soy Cleanser.
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