Happy Friday! I’ve been all about simple and effective skincare products lately, cause let’s be honest, who has time to use a 10-step skincare product routine?? Yeah, def not me. However, there is one extra step in my skincare routine I WILL take, especially if I wear makeup that day…pre-cleansing! If anyone doesn’t know what pre-cleansing is all about, just keep reading cause it’s my holy grail of skincare tips AND I’ve linked three of the best pre-cleansers for any budget to get you started!
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Best Pre-Cleansers for Your Budget and Why it's Important
Pre-cleansing is the step you take before you wash your face or use your makeup remover. Usually you use an oil-based cleanser and rub it in to your skin with all your makeup still on, then rinse your face clean. This step alone removes about 95% of my makeup! Then what you want to do is follow-up with your regular cleanser, because it’s important to remove that extra oil from your skin once it’s served it’s purpose. At this step I’ve probably removed 99% of my makeup (and I haven’t had to use any harsh makeup removing products!). If you want that extra clean feel, you can then put a little oil-free makeup remover (I prefer this one from Neutrogena) on a cotton round and wipe any areas you feel may have some makeup residue. When I do this I usually just go over my eyes and brows and neck, and I barely end up with anything on the cotton round. You can also use this pre-cleansing routine when you don’t have any makeup on, as it’s great for removing dirt and unclogging pores as well!
Option #1 – Drugstore
If you’re on a budget but still want to try out one of the best pre-cleansers, I’d recommend the Neutrogena Ultra Light Cleansing Oil. This pre-cleanser is less than $10 and available at most drug/grocery stores, as well as Ulta! It’s the one I first started with as well, and I still use it to this day!
Option #2 – Middle of the Road
A great middle ground option (and my absolute FAVORITE pre-cleanser) is the Julep Love Your Bare Face Hydrating Cleansing Oil. This Korean beauty brand has yet to come out with a product I haven’t liked, so it makes sense that I love this pre-cleanser so much. It’s less than $30 (and currently on sale at Ulta!) and is my go-to!
Option #3 – Dermatologist Recommended
If you’re looking for a product that is dermatologist recommended but still affordable, then definitely check out the Dermalogica Pre-Cleanser. This is one of the best pre-cleansers I’ve ever tried, and it smells soooo good! It’s also under $50, so not a total bank breaker!
Do you currently pre-cleanse? If so, what pre-cleanser is your go-to? Let me know in the comments and have a great week babes!
xo,
B
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Ok I love this, I’ve been wanting to get an oil cleanser to pre wash makeup away (I actually just grabbed the Mamonde brand but I haven’t tried it yet) and now I want to try all 3 of these! Now what am I gonna do?? Lol
I haven’t heard of Mamonde, you’ll have to let me know how you like it!
I love the Dermalogica pre-cleanse!! It’s so good! Tula also makes a really great one!
Lizzie
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I haven’t tried Tula but just started reading more about their brand! I’ll have to give them a try 🙂
Been doing more korean skincare and this is definitely something I learned from that too. It’s such a good way to cleanse especially after a long day of wearing make-up. Thanks for the recommendations!
I couldn’t agree more 🙂 Thanks for reading Marielle! xoxo
I had an “oil” cleanser Fromm Clinique that was great at removing makeup! But it has no real oils in it. I’m going to probably try the second one you mentioned. I’ve been heavy into Asian beauty lately!
Me too! Julep is my favorite K-beauty brand too 🙂
The Julep cleansing oil is what got me into cleansing oils in the first place- years ago! I loved it sooo much. I never remove my makeup without cleansing oil now.
It’s sooo good! I can’t believe it took me this long to discover it 🙂
I love cleansing oils! I’ve always wanted to try Dermalogica!
It’s such a good one and smells amazing!
I don’t often use pre-cleanser, but I tryyyy to remember to when I wear makeup!
Same, I don’t use them unless my skin really needs it, which is usually just when I wear makeup!
These looks like a great cleanser to have I will share this with my friends and sisters and I am sure they will like it.
Thanks for reading, Diana! xoxo
I don’t pre-cleanser with an oil cleanser. I typically will use a makeup wipe and then go in with a cleanser. I do love a the Julep Cleansing Oil. It is an all-time favorite because it does a great job of removing my makeup without drying out my skin.
I love using makeup wipes when I travel or after the gym!