Make up remover for theatrical make up

Spendless

Daughter has just started working as a performer for a tourist attraction. She has to dress in period costume and also use theatrical make up and back-comb her hair for her character. At the end of her shift she has a train commute home so wants to remove the make up and do hair before leaving work. She's very much a make up wipes girl (I know - I've tried convincing her otherwise) but these aren't sufficient for removing her make up, without going through loads of them.  

Has anyone any suggestions of what sort of make up remover to use (not sure if she can access water easily when getting changed). The make up used is Mac (just in case that makes a difference). She's reluctant to use anything too strong on her face as at 19, it's still prone to break-outs.

asajj

I'd say something oil-based as it will break the makeup. First, use a wipe then cleanse with oil.
She can carry a flannel and use water from a bottle to clean.


I'm sure there will be special products for this kind of use as well. 

Floss

Try Ponds cream, Boots sell it. Put a splodge on, massage it over the face then wipe off with tissues or a muslin cloth (which can be washed )

bex2012

I was going to recommend Ponds cold cream! Its what I used to use when I was doing a theatrical makeup course. Splodge it on, and then tissue or cotton wool to remove. She can always wash her face properly when she gets home, if she’s worried about breakouts.

sammyjammy

Spendless said:

 She's reluctant to use anything too strong on her face as at 19, it's still prone to break-outs.

She's more likely to cause skin issues by not removing make up properly, I second use of ponds cold cream if she's not able to cleanse her face with water after using a product followed up by a balm/oil type cleanser once she gets home.

bellaboo86

Clinique Take The Day Off Balm is really good. I like to wear a full face of makeup and this takes the lot off. It's fairly pricey as it is around £25 for the tub but mine lasts me around 6 months. Look Fantastic sometimes have money off and stock the travel size which is £9 so your daughter could try that before committing to the big one. 

Spendless

Thanks for the suggestions. The update is she's told me today that they provide make up remover! Goodness knows why she was using her own make up wipes - she does have a tendency to not ask things though - teenagers, sigh!

I will however use your recommendations to put some as stocking fillers later this year try and wean her off the make up wipes at home!

SadieO

Aldi do a cleansing balm that is lovely and totally comparable to much more expensive ones I've used in the past!