How to distinguish the difference between facial cleanser and makeup remover

WHOO is one of the top skin care brands in Korea and is very popular. Makeup remover and facial cleanser are both products that can be used to cleanse the face. But the outer packaging of the facial cleanser and makeup remover are really similar, so, how to distinguish the facial cleanser and makeup remover?

How to distinguish between facial cleanser and makeup remover

It can be distinguished by the shape of the product's lid and the English on the product. The lid of the facial cleanser is oval, while the lid of the makeup remover is cylindrical. In addition, the English on them is also different. The facial cleanser says “foam cleanser”, while the makeup remover says “cream cleanser”.

The difference between facial cleanser and makeup remover

1. The cleaning principles are different

Makeup remover cream removes dirt by combining its non-water-soluble ingredients with grease and dirt. Facial cleansers mainly use the principle of like dissolves like, using the water, alcohol and other similar ingredients contained in the facial cleanser to remove facial oil, dust, dirt, etc.

2. Different applicable situations

Makeup remover is used to remove makeup. Makeup remover cream is generally suitable for people with light makeup on their face or a small amount of cosmetics to help remove makeup. Facial cleanser is used to wash your face. Facial cleanser is a product that can be used to cleanse the skin at any time of the day, morning and night. Generally, if you wear makeup, you should use a makeup remover first and then a facial cleanser, but if you don’t wear makeup, you only need to use a facial cleanser.

3. Different cleaning abilities

The use of makeup remover can help dissolve makeup quickly and remove dirt that facial cleanser cannot remove. Facial cleansers are mainly used to remove grease and dirt from the skin pores, and their cleaning abilities vary depending on different needs.

4. Different cleaning methods

Makeup remover cream is mainly used with cosmetic cotton. Put the makeup remover cream on the cosmetic cotton and wipe the skin to remove makeup. The main thing about facial cleanser is to squeeze out a proper amount into the palm of your hand, make bubbles, and then rub it on your facial skin.

5. The order of use is different

Makeup remover is usually used before facial cleanser. If you wear makeup, clean it with makeup remover first and then use facial cleanser. Facial cleanser needs to be used after makeup remover. First, it cleans the residual ingredients in the pores after makeup removal again. Second, it removes the residue of makeup remover on the face, which plays an effective secondary cleansing role.