Speaking of exfoliation, I didn’t find this washcloth to be super exfoliating, but my skin did feel nice and clean and not at all dry or irritated after using. I also love how compact these are and the fact that I can toss them into the washing machine with a load of laundry. Gently exfoliates – When used lightly, the cloth acts as a gentler physical exfoliant than scrubs or exfoliating brushes. 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. Disposable face wipes, cotton pads and balls contribute to the huge volume of waste produced by the beauty industry every year . They either end up in landfill, where they fail to fully decompose, or they flow into the ocean, often harming sea life. Using the front side of the cloth (not the side with the tag), start by holding the cloth gently over the eyes to loosen mascara and other eye makeup. Then softly swipe down and to the outsides of each eye. Final eye step is to softly move under the eye to remove eye liner. Next, very gently move in circular motions over your entire face to remove foundation etc.

Portability: A handy and portable towel is always the best option. So, in case you have to travel, it wouldn’t take up much space in your makeup or skincare kit.Material: The material should be gentle on the skin and preferably made of ultra-fine soft fibers to deliver a soft and spa-like experience every time you use. Also, there are reusable and eco-friendly options available too. 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.).

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. Elume Makeup Remover – This comes in a handy set of 2 square towels, with a long pile and a short pile side – it’s essentially a MakeUp Eraser cut in half. 100% polyester as well. 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.Reusable makeup remover cloths are ideally a better and eco-friendly option than disposable makeup remover wipes. They are ultra-soft, machine-washable, and they last longer and save money. The Kitsch Microfiber Makeup-Removing Towel is very, very soft; so soft that I gave it a five in that department. If the name is any indication, this washcloth is specifically designed for removing makeup, so if that’s what you’re looking for, consider this a worthy option. Our panel of 69 testers trialled 12 reusable makeup remover products over a two-week period. They judged everything from the design and the material to how effective they were at removing makeup. The key difference between these make-up remover cloths and regular washcloths is surface area. The dense pile is made of many small threads, so there are a lot more threads in cloth than if they were normal sized.