Makeup Removers: How to Choose the Right One for Your Skin

Cleansing milk, cream, gel, foam or micellar water — removing makeup is much more than a simple hygiene step. It’s the first step toward radiant, healthy, balanced skin.
Each texture offers a unique sensory experience and meets specific skincare needs. Discover which one will turn your cleansing routine into a true moment of pleasure.

Cleansing Milks, Creams & Balms

The comforting choice for dry, sensitive and mature skin

Rich and creamy, these nourishing makeup removers envelop the skin in softness while gently dissolving makeup, even long-wear formulas. Their melting texture respects the skin’s natural barrier and leaves it supple, soothed, and perfectly clean.

Why we love them:

• Velvety, cocooning texture.
• Nourishing formulas enriched with oils and butters.
• Effectively removes even waterproof makeup.

Beauty tip: Apply to dry skin, gently massage, then rinse with warm water or remove with a cotton pad. Finish with a toning lotion for a fresh, luminous glow.

Our favourites: 
Matis: Authentik-Balm, The Milk, Sensi-Milk, Sensicleansing-Cream
Algologie: Velvety Milk, Lait des Dunes

Cleansing Gels & Foams

Refreshing and energizing for combination to oily skin

Light and airy, these purifying facial cleansers remove impurities, excess sebum and makeup residue in one simple step. They leave skin clean, soft and matte, with an instant feeling of freshness.

Why we love them:

• Immediate cooling sensation.
• Purifying and mattifying power.
• Quick and easy to use, morning and night.

How to use: Lather in your hands, massage gently, then rinse with lukewarm water. Your skin feels clean, fresh and oxygenated.

Recommended products:
Matis: Authentik-Foam, Perfect-Clean
Algologie: Cleansing Gel, Gelée de l’Archipel, Oxygenating Foam

Micellar Water

The fresh ally for busy routines

Lightweight, fast and effective, micellar water attracts makeup, oil and impurities like a magnet. Suitable for all skin types, it’s especially perfect for combination to oily skin or for those who wear light makeup.

Why we love it:

• Ultra-fresh, residue-free texture.
• Quick and simple to use — just a cotton pad and a few swipes.
• Non-greasy formula ideal for shine-prone skin.

Express tip: Apply morning and/or evening with a cotton pad. Repeat until clean, then mist a toning lotion to perfect your cleansing routine.

Our essentials: 
Matis: Authentik-Water
Algologie: Hydra Écume Micellar Water

How to Choose the Right Makeup Remover

Your ideal makeup remover depends on your skin type, your makeup habits, the season — and your sensory preferences:

• Dry, sensitive or mature skin: go for the comfort of a cleansing milk, cream or balm.
• Normal to oily skin: opt for the lightness of a gel or cleansing foam.
• Short on time? Micellar water is your best ally.
• Need comfort? A creamy milk or balm makes the perfect evening ritual.

The right cleanser is not just the one that removes makeup effectively — it’s the one that makes your skin (and your senses) feel good.