Double cleansing: why it’s non-negotiable

if ive worn makeup, i wipe it off with a makeup wipe, use some micellar water on a cotton pad, and then cleanse, spray a toner and then put a cream before bed and it really helps

I've always wondered the efficiency of double cleansing for my skin as I hardly wear make up, but I wear sunscreen daily. I've also been concerned about over cleansing my skin and using too many products in general as I feel it might make my skin react. I still am interested to try it though, and it's great to know what types of cleanser to use when wearing make-up/not wearing make-up as I always assumed oil cleanser was always the go to for the first cleanse

I only ever double cleanse at night if I've worn makeup - which is most weekdays now back in the office. Use a remover for mascara, followed by micellar cleansing water, then a cleanser.

This is just promoting extra products for the sake of it.

You do NOT "need" to double cleanse, especially with two seperate cleansers. Many people remove their makeup and sunscreen just fine with one cleanse OR with two cleanses with the same product (i.e. if you have a face wash you like, just use that twice)

As someone who used to be hardcore double cleanser, oil and then 'standard', I cannot stress enough that we need to stop saying that X products or Y practices are "non negotiable"

Everyone's skin is different. If someone can get away with using just a bar of soap and have amazing skin - LET THEM BE.

We do not need to have 10+ step/product routines that do minimal for our skin health and contribute to ongoing pollution to landfill and our waterways (seriously, microplastics are probably in your favourite cleansing balms and you're reingesting them when you drink water or eat seafood)

I've never understood double cleansing so I've never done it but now I will definitely do it. Great article

Previously i only ever double cleansed after wearing make up but i have found as i am getting older my skin is going through serious changes (Hello Adult Acne, can we not be friends?) I have found myself double cleansing in the hopes it will help.

I'm surprised that Bh did not recommend Trilogy Rosehip Transformation Cleansing Oil for this article. I found that it was effective and gentle.

I don't double cleanse unless I've spent the day in a dirty/polluted environment such as the CBD or worn makeup.

I only do this when I've worn make up/foundation that day

I only double cleanse to remove make up other wise I just do the one.

I tend to double cleanse a fair bit.

I only do double cleansing when i removing my makeup.Otherwise one is enough for me.

I only ever cleanse once with a cream cleanser (Clinique Anti Redness), it suits my dry and sensitive skin and is really effective and efficient. Double cleansing would strip my skin, I think :(

My skin would be so stripped!

Interesting. Hadn't heard of double cleansing before now

I've recently started double cleansing as Caroline Hirons swears by it! If I am wearing makeup and/or SPF, then I will definitely double cleanse with a balm and then a cream cleanser. If I am at home then a single cleanse is sufficient.

I wear light make up most days , cleansing is really important.

I double cleanse every night without fail.

i do this most nights, a combo of eye makeup remover, cleansing oil or milk plus a gel or foamy one

I don't wear much make up so only cleanse once.

I definitely double cleanse if wearing makeup and single cleanse if not!

I double cleanse at night regardless of whether I have worn makeup - also need to clean the sunscreen residue off my face!

I have never tried this.

I find I only need to double cleanse when I've worn makeup