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The old Hanah faced bedtime armed with a jar of Ponds and a Q-tip to get the black off. That was before I learned that the real monsters lurking during slumber didn't live under the bed, but in the cold cream I was using in my nightly beauty regime (my stinkeye's looking at you, parabens).

Hanah 2.0 knows better. I'm currently using Farmaesthetics Eyebright Eye Makeup Remover (have I mentioned how much I heart product reviewing?), which doubles as an eye cream and boasts almond oil as its number-one ingredient. That said, if you're not feeling the act of buying yet another beauty product to clog your bathroom's shelves and rob you of your time, any natural oil (almond, avocado, coconut) should do the job on your eyes - dab a swab in the oil, wipe, smear - then go on and bat those lashes.

-Assistant Editor Hanah...off to prove that just a dab'll do ya...

Posted by: ddiprima on 07/15/2008
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Elaine  on July 15, 2008 at 07:19 AM 1
I use a small dab of my moisturizer on a few q-tips. For mascara, let the moisturizer sit on your lashes for about twenty seconds.
Linda  on July 15, 2008 at 10:39 AM 2
I used to spend a lot on Clinique make-up remover. But I agree with Maya that Olive oil works great. I shake it with a little water to lighten it up before applying.
Lori  on July 15, 2008 at 10:40 AM 3
Here's another vote for olive oil (extra-virgin, cold-pressed) as makeup remover and moisturizer. My skin has never looked better. No, really!
Stephanie  on July 15, 2008 at 11:35 AM 4
In The Bite on makeup remover, you mentioned Farmaesthetics Eyebright Eye Makeup Remover, which is a good product. You also recommended Boscia MakeUp-BreakUp as another good product. I make organic skincare and was appalled when I read the ingredient list in this one. It is definitely NOT a product to use. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-20 Hexacaprylate, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Epilobium Angustifolium (Willowherb) Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit (Rose Hips) Oil, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Eucalyptus Oil, Menthol, Dextrin Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Copper Chlorophyll, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin.
Morna  on July 15, 2008 at 01:35 PM 5
I agree with Maya, all of the products you mentioned are quite expensive. I don't know anyone who could afford to spend $23 per ounce on makeup or anything else for that matter. I think olive oil is a great idea and I even have some in my kitchen cabinet! And for those of us who are moms, if you have baby oil in your home, that works too! Here's a tip: Next time don't forget to mention natural products found in the home as well as the "natural" alternatives and the non-toxic expensive ones.
Stephanie  on July 15, 2008 at 01:50 PM 6
Morna, baby oil is mineral oil. You don't want to put a petroleum product on your face. You're better off sticking with EVOO from your kitchen.
Abby  on July 15, 2008 at 01:53 PM 7
I'd like to recommend Alaffia Rooibos and Shea Butter Antioxidant facial cleanser. They sell it at Whole Foods and it's not too expensive. It takes my eye make-up off perfectly when I wash my face and doesn't irritate my eyes or leave a greasy feeling behind. Besides being all natural and eco-friendly, the company donates a portion of their proceeds to buying bikes for children in Africa to get to school and is committed to using free trade ingredients!
Nancy  on July 15, 2008 at 02:30 PM 8
I, too, was bamboozled into buying those expensive, totally unsafe mascara removers. One night my partner suggested I use comfrey salve for mascara removal, and wow--it was the best! Smooth it on, wipe it off--no sting, no greasiness, and good for your skin and lashes. I use Country Comfort Herbal Savvy (with comfrey and aloe vera). Best part? A 2 ounce jar costs about $4.00, and it's great for burns, scratches, the best for mosquito bites, a great moisturizer, etc. etc.
Linda  on July 15, 2008 at 02:40 PM 9
I have what I believe to be a better idea. Unless you're wearing makeup for the purpose of concealing skin blemishes, DON'T WEAR MAKEUP! All it does is clog your pores and give you wrinkles. There's a trend these days that I just don't understand, namely, makeup that's so "natural" looking it doesn't look like you're even wearing makup. If you're going to wear makeup that makes you look like you're not wearing makeup, then why even bother putting it on in the first place. Clog your pores and promote wrinkling by wearing makeup that makes you look like you're not wearing makeup? That makes no sense whatsoever. Frankly, I just don't get it. IMHO, makeup for makeup's sake is nothing but a huge waste of money, money that can be put to much better use, like putting gas in my car!
Bink  on July 15, 2008 at 07:25 PM 10
I always use EVOO, which I put in a small squeeze bottle (about 4 oz.) and add 15 drops of my favorite essential oil. In my case, I use lavendar b/c it's such a nice fragrance for calming down for the evening. I'm very pleased w how my 63 y.o. skin looks.
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