Rubbing and tugging – If your make-up is particularly stubborn, it might not come off without rubbing and tugging. I found this to be a particularly big problem with eye make-up. Jane Iredale Magic Mitt – This one comes in a handy mitt shape so you can easily get it into tight spots without so much slipping around. This one does actually call itself microfibre. Bubble fleece/minky fabric – Supposedly this is similar to make-up remover cloth fabric. I haven’t tried this yet but if it works, this would be a great way to get a whole bunch of cloths on rotation! Gently exfoliates – When used lightly, the cloth acts as a gentler physical exfoliant than scrubs or exfoliating brushes.

Makeup Eraser is actually a great product and it uses one the best ways to exfoliate your face technique that I use. Basically, that consists of a warm, wet wash cloth that I rub all over my face to gently exfoliate my skin. Makeup Eraser acts in the same way. It’s a 100% polyester so it has a very soft, fluffy feel with a slight drag when wet which works a treat at gently buffing skin which results in a smoother, softer complexion. I can see myself using this along with make-up remover, but I don’t think I can let go of my cleansing products completely… except maybe on a particularly lazy night. Even then, I’m using a two-phase remover for my eyes (mega-review coming soon!). Make-up Remover Cloths Use less make-up remover – If your make-up doesn’t come off completely with just the cloth alone, you can use a make-up remover with it – this will mean you’ll use less removers and cleansers. Make-up remover cloths are usually a soft fleecy flannel with dense, fluffy fibres about half a centimetre long. To use a make-up remover cloth, you simply wet it with warm water and rub on your face in small circular motions – and your make-up comes off, without using any “chemicals” (well, except for dihydrogen monoxide (H 2O) and the substances in the cloth, the glucose you use to power your hands etc. etc.).This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items.

Wonder Cloth – The other big brand – it’s 40% cotton and 60% synthetic rayon. You can get it at Bed Bath and Beyond in the US as well.According to 86% of our testers, this cloth effectively removed all traces of makeup with just water. They appreciated that its soft material was kind on the skin and that it's large, so they could cover different areas with a fresh bit of material each time. 93% found it easy to wash, saying that it retained its colour and shape and that there was minimal staining. Although some testers found it hard to remove waterproof mascara, 86% would happily swap this cloth for disposable pads. It also took off most makeup in our lab test, scoring six out of 10. We liked

Secondly, from what they suggest on the video you should wash the cloth once a week. Wait, what? That’s rather disgusting. I mean you can rinse it off at the end of the night but your harder to remove makeup won’t be removed completely until you throw it in the washing machine. I can’t see myself doing a load of laundry every single day because I need to wash my Makeup Eraser. Bacterial buildup – The cloths recommend that you wring them out and dry them after each use, with a wash once a week, but without a cleanser or soap it’s possible that you’ll get bacteria growing on the cloth. You could buy enough so you can wash each one after one use, but realistically not many people are going to do that. Theoretically, the make-up remover cloths made from synthetic fibres will be more resistant to bacterial growth than the ones that use cotton, since you can squeeze them dry more easily. The Washing: as a nurse and per a dermatologist the cloth actually does not harbor or grow bacteria. The fibers are to small for bacteria to live on. What is removed is trapped in the cloth until the properties are changed when soap and agitation is introduced. Less wastage (theoretically) – Make-up remover cloths are washable in your regular laundry and reusable, so even though they cost a bit more at the outset, you’ll save money in the long run by saving on make-up remover, cleanser, micellar water, cotton pads, make-up wipes etc., and it’s more environmentally friendly too. However, a lot of people end up using these make-up remover cloths like a more thorough regular washcloth, alongside make-up removers and cleansers.I only used about an eighth of it – for a full face, I need about a hand area’s worth. With less long-wearing make-up, you could probably get most of the make-up out with some soap and water, then do a deep machine clean once a week or so.