Since we all love, actually adore, to put make-up on, whether it's for a quick lunch date or a glam gala, the application of day or night make-up is pure joy and delight, that is, until we get home. Upon arrival, we kick off our heels, neatly hang (or toss) our outfit and yearn for our bodies tucked tightly under our covers. WAIT! Before you even unfold your sheets, you must, must remember a crucial, 5 minute routine: make-up removal. Seeing as you are already in the bathroom brushing and/or flossing your pearly whites, why not give the same attention and care to your face? Just think of how the make-up will seep into your pores for at least 7 hours, clogging them and potentially leading to blackheads, breakouts, rashes (AAH! Enough already). We knew it. A product that makes this practice so much easier is L'Ancome's Bi-Facial Double Action Eye Make-Up Remover ($26, www.lancome-usa.com). It is a double-phase, fresh-as-water, liquid eye makeup remover. When shaken, it activates to gently whisk away even waterproof eye makeup, while conditioning and refreshing the skin. It does not burn or irritate the eyes or skin, and is ideal for sensitive skin and contact lens wearers. Your skin is left without make-up remains and eyes feeling cool and relaxed, with no oily residue.
