6 easy ways to remove heavy Halloween makeup once the party’s over

Once the fun Halloween festivities are over, there comes the time to remove all that heavy makeup. Here’s how you can do so with ease.

Does your Halloween costume require a lot of makeup this year? Are you looking for some tips to get yourself scrubbed down before heading to bed after the party is over? We understand how tricky it can be to get the heavy makeup of your costume off after a long night of fun. Luckily, we have some tips to help make your makeup removal just a bit easier this season.

Whether you layered on the makeup and glitter, broke out the paint and fake blood, or went hardcore with a prosthetic and glue, there are things you can do to get all of this off your skin without stressing you or your skin out.

Replace regular makeup remove with coconut oil

If you used a water-based paint on your skin, try using coconut oil to remove it. Not only does this oil soothe the skin, but it also makes it easier to get the harsh makeup off that you used to create your Halloween look. It’s the perfect alternative to standard makeup remover, and will give back the moisture that the heavy makeup stripped from you.

Eye makeup remover for false lashes

Okay, this might seem obvious, but it is important not to rub at your eyes with the eye makeup remover. Take the remover and put it on a cotton round, then place it over the eyelash adhesive. Hold it there for approximately 10 to 15 seconds in order to loosen the glue. This will make it easier to peel off. (And luckily this is a tip that applies all year-long.) We recommend Clinique’s Take the Day off Makeup Remover which is actually an all-purpose remover for lids, lashes and lips.

Oil-based removers take off prosthetics and more

One of the best ways to remove everything from prosthetics and fake blood to waterproof paints and adhesives is to use an oil-based remover. One of the best options is PPI Telesis Makeup Remover, which is gentle enough for use around the sensitive eye area, while still being strong enough for cutting through harsher adhesives. These oil-based removers are going to cut through the toughest of pigments and really after layering your face with heavy Halloween looks, you definitely need this in your after-care arsenal.

Lint roller as a glitter remover

Did your Halloween look consist of a lot of glitter? If so, then make sure you have a lint roller on hand. The sticky sheets are perfect for picking up the chunky bits of glitter on your skin. Just glide the roller over the glittery areas and watch as it gets picked up with ease. (And while we can’t guarantee a clean sweep, it will definitely make clean up a lot easier.) Now if the glitter is on your face, you probably won’t want to do this (unless you have one of those tiny purse size rollers). In that case, we recommend using small strips of tape, and dabbing it against your face where there is glitter to pick up flecks of glitter.

Cold cream melts off the full-coverage makeup

Cold cream is the perfect solution for removing full coverage, waterproof makeup. Try Queen Helene’s triple whipped cleansing cream — it works well and doesn’t dry out the skin in the process. Use about a quarter dollop of cream over the made up areas of your face. After getting it all covered, wipe off the cream and makeup mess with a cotton cloth. Finish up with a gentle cleanser and water.

Petroleum jelly removes glue

Did you use a glue stick or other glue on your skin? Whatever look you were going for, getting the glue off after the fact is not always easy. But petroleum jelly really is the answer here. Apply it over the glue in order to help loosen it up for easy removal. As with some of the other removers, the petroleum jelly needs to sit a bit in order to work its magic.

When it comes to looking fabulous for Halloween, there is a lot of makeup, glue, and other magic that goes into creating the perfect looks. But once the night is over, getting everything off can be tricky. Hopefully, with these tricks and tips, you can cut your makeup removal time down enough to get in enough sleep for the next day.