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With sustainability at the front of our minds, it's hard to ignore the waste involved in our daily routines. Suddenly, each single-use water bottle or excessively packaged product elicits frustration. It's easy to feel overwhelmed when trying to make eco-friendly choices, but small everyday switches can make all the difference – and some are easier than you may think.
Here, we're placing the spotlight on make-up removal routines. By swapping disposable cotton pads for a reusable alternative, you’ll drastically reduce how much waste you’re creating — and your skin might just thank you for it too.
Why are single-use make-up wipes and cotton pads so bad?
Make-up wipes aren't just damaging your skin barrier – they're catastrophic for the planet, too. In the UK, 9.3 million wet wipes are thought to be flushed away every day. At best, these end up in landfill, where they’ll take years to fully decompose. At worst, they end up in the ocean.
Cotton pads may seem like the more sustainable substitute, but this isn't entirely the case. Cotton itself takes vast amounts of water to grow: it takes around 20,000 litres of water to produce around 15 packs of cotton pads.
How do you use a reusable make-up pad?
When it comes to reusable make-up pads, there are lots of different options to choose from. You might want a pad that closely mimics the look and feel of a disposable, or perhaps you prefer the flannel-like properties of a cloth. Mitts are also a good option, offering lots of surface area while being easy to move around the face.
Often you’ll find these pads offer two sides, one more textured than the other. Make sure you use the gentler side around the delicate eye area, in order to avoid any pulling or tugging.
Instead of throwing them away at the end of the day, reusables can be simply placed the laundry, ready for next time. For that reason you might want to consider buying multiples to get you started. Most brands estimate you’ll get around 500-1000 uses from each pad.
How we test
We tasked our 69-strong beauty panel with trialing different reusable make-up remover products over a two-week period. In order to discover which were worth making the switch for, they judged everything from the design to the material to how effective they were at removing make-up.
In the lab, we got technical, applying waterproof eyeliner, foundation and lipstick onto artificial skin. We assessed how many swipes were needed to remove the make-up, following up with wipes to see what remained. Here are our winners...
1
BEST MICROFIBRE CLOTH
Danielle Creations Erase Your Face Makeup Removing Cloth
This clever microcloth needs nothing more than water to get rid of the day's make-up, meaning it's ideal for anyone who prefers to use a single cleanser in the evenings.
On the whole, our panel were impressed by its efficacy, although they struggled to remove tough waterproof mascara. Soft on the skin, these large cloths are big enough to cover the whole face without using the same section twice, and can reportedly be washed up to 500 times.
Key specifications
Type: Cloth
Material: Microfibre
Number of cloths: 4
Use with: Water only
Extra accessories: None
Colour: Pink, purple, green and black
Cleaning instructions: Machine wash in cold water
2
BEST FOR EXFOLIATION
Bambaw Reusable Make Up Remover Pads
Removing make-up with velvet is a luxurious move, especially when it comes to the delicate eye area. Here, each pack contains 12 soft velvet pads and a further four made from terry cotton (for removing more stubborn make-up). Our panel praised how easy they were to clean after use, with no fraying or staining.
Key specifications
Type: Pads
Material: Velvet and terry cotton
Number of pads: 12 velvet, 4 terry cotton
Use with: Cleanser only
Extra accessories: Laundry bag
Colour: White
Cleaning instructions: Machine wash at 40°C to 60°C
3
BEST BIODEGRADABLE PADS
KTO Organic Cotton Face Wipes
These soft organic cotton pads work with both water and cleanser, catering for all make-up removing routines. The slightly coarse cotton towelling side is best for lightly exfoliating, while the other side is better suited to the delicate under-eye area. Although durable, when they eventually reach the end of their life, simply pop them in the compost bin along with your apple peel.
Key specifications
Type: Pads
Material: Cotton
Number of pads: 5
Use with: Water or cleanser
Extra accessories: None
Colour: Cream
Cleaning instructions: Machine wash at 30°C
4
BEST FOR A DEEP CLEANSE
Tabitha Eve Reusable Make-up Rounds
Made from a blend of organic cotton and naturally antibacterial bamboo, these simple cleansing pads are ideal for removing make-up after a long day. They feature a textured side for a deep clean, but some of our testers did find the exfoliating sensation a little aggravating around the delicate eye area. The brand recommends washing on a cool setting to avoid shrinkage, however they came out perfectly stain-free.
Key specifications
Type: Pads
Material: Cotton and bamboo
Number of pads: 5
Use with: Water only
Extra accessories: None
Colour: White
Cleaning instructions: Rinse in cold water, using soap if required. Then launder cool with usual load and leave to dry naturally.
5
BEST MITT
Jane Iredale Magic Mitt Make-up Remover Cloth
We’re well versed in using an exfoliating mitt on our body, but on our face? Having put this one to the test, we’re now fully converted. It’s made from super-fine microfibres and works with water alone. Our testers loved how handy it was to hold and manoeuvre but did find it got a bit stained after a while, so it may be best saved for those more natural make-up days.
Key specifications
Type: Mitt
Material: Microfibre
Number of mitts: 1
Use with: Water only
Extra accessories: None
Colour: Peach
Cleaning instructions: Rinse in clear water, then hang up to dry
6
BEST MITT FOR AN AT-HOME FACIAL
Sarah Chapman Skinesis Professional Cleansing Mitts
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of a Sarah Chapman facial, you’ll know they deliver results. To try and recreate the same experience at home, you’ll need these double-sided textured mitts, as used in Sarah’s treatments. The glove design is a snug fit, so testers could be super precise with their products, and it removed make-up well. There’s also a clever internal layer of sponge that retains heat and moisture to enhance the cleanse. It’s never going to be quite as good as the real deal, but we reckon these mitts are a must for in-between appointments.
Key specifications
Type: Mitts
Material: Cotton
Number of mitts: 4
Use with: Cleanser only
Extra accessories: None
Colour: White
Cleaning instructions: Machine wash at 30°C
7
BEST FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
Magnitone WipeOut The Amazing MicroFibre Cleansing Cloth
Sensitive skin needs a gentle approach, and these soft cloths, made with microfibres, are ideal for reactive skin and around the eyes. They work by ‘grabbing’ onto make-up – making smeary panda eyes a lot less likely. The brand claims each cloth can be used up to 1,000 times and with water alone, if you’re keen to do so. They mostly cleaned well, but the hot-pink hue masks most stains.
Key specifications
Type: Cloth
Material: Microfibre
Number of cloths: 2
Use with: Water only
Extra accessories: None
Colour: Pink
Cleaning instructions: Machine wash at 30°C
8
BEST FOR ACCESSORIES
Eco Panda Bamboo Reusable Cotton Pads
It’s all very well making the switch to reusables, but where do we keep them? This handy little pack comes with its own wooden bamboo box to keep your dressing table tidy. Testers found these pads absorbed cleanser quite quickly, so you might find you need to use a little more than usual. However, they praised their quality feel and design.
Key specifications
Type: Pad
Material: 100% organic bamboo cotton
Number of pads: 18
Use with: Cleanser only
Extra accessories: Laundry bag and wooden storage box
Colour: White
Cleaning instructions: Machine wash at 30°C
9
BEST FOR REMOVING WATERPROOF MAKE-UP
My Little Eco Shop Reusable Ultra Soft Make-up Remover Pad
mylittleecoshop.com
£3.00
Almost all the pads we put to the test struggled with tough waterproof make-up – but not these. The whole testing panel said even waterproof eyeliner, lipstick and foundation proved no problem. Although the pads are soft, even around the eye area, some found them a little stiff at first, so struggled to bend them around the eye socket. They’re robust, keeping their shape well after washing and coming out clean. For those smoky eye days, there’s no better option.
Key specifications
Type: Pad
Material: Microfibre
Number of pads: 1
Use with: Water only
Extra accessories: None
Colour: Black
Cleaning instructions: Machine wash at 30°C
10
BEST COTTON PAD REPLACEMENTS
Facetheory Tendertouch Reusable 100% Organic Cotton Pads
Plastic-free, unbleached and organic, make-up routines don’t get more stripped back than this. You’re already doing your bit for the planet by opting for a reusable, but once these have come to the end of their life, they’ll also biodegrade. The organic cotton drawstring bag is handy for slipping into an overnight bag, as well as throwing in the laundry. Our panel loved the size of these double-sided pads and most said they’d happily ditch the disposables for them.
Key specifications
Type: Pads
Material: Cotton
Number of pads: 8
Use with: Cleanser only
Extra accessories: Drawstring bag
Colour: White
Cleaning instructions: Machine wash at 30°C
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