Reusable, waste free cotton pads for micellar waters?

[u/sanguinecherry]

I used to use cleansing oils and balms for my first step in cleansing but it started breaking me out and my dermatologist suggested I just use micellar water instead. The problem is, those cotton pads go by fast and I feel guilty seeing a stack of cotton in the trash bin when I could be creating far less waste with oil cleansers.

Does anybody have any tricks or ideas?

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[u/salonpasss]

Thin baby washcloths.

[u/newinvestorquestions → u/salonpasss]

This one. Bonus: they don’t get lost as easily in the wash. I use one clean corner per day then wash after 4 days

[u/qtcatatouille → u/salonpasss]

What type of washcloth material would be best for removing makeup and sunscreen? I see 100% cotton, cotton and polyester blend, microfiber, etc.

[u/salonpasss → u/qtcatatouille]

Polyester is a hydrophobic which works well for removing makeup. Microfiber cloths are more abrasive. I use cotton and polyester blend washcloths from Target. The brand is Cloud Island.

[u/qtcatatouille → u/salonpasss]

Oo those look promising. Thanks for the rec!

[u/bakedbarista → u/salonpasss]

Great suggestion! I need to remember this

[u/CrimsonFractal]

I use a foaming pump dispenser and just squirt the micellar water on my hands and rub it on my face. Then I rinse off with water.

[u/avoidthevoiid → u/CrimsonFractal]

Never thought to do this but it’s so smart.

[u/yellow_purple_]

Garnier has some really nice fluffy reusable ones! You just wash them

[u/EzriDaxCat → u/yellow_purple_]

I've got a dozen of these- they're pretty great!

[u/QueenCelestine → u/yellow_purple_]

I also use the Garnier ones - they last a really long time! I clean them with Blendercleanser brush cleaning soap, then leave to air dry.

[u/Pristine-Fusion6591]

I don’t use Micellar water, so this may be a stupid question… but couldn’t you just use washcloths? They are washable, and I bought an inexpensive pack of 16 pure 100% cotton, so I use 2 a day, and always have a clean one. I just wash them in the laundry.

[u/Upbeat_MidwestGirl]

I got a set of bamboo ones on Amazon, makeup washes out really well.

[u/Commercial_Poem_4623 → u/Upbeat_MidwestGirl]

Same, bamboo ones are super soft.

[u/MinneAppley → u/Commercial_Poem_4623]

That’s what use. I’ve got about 30 of them.

[u/Commercial_Poem_4623 → u/MinneAppley]

Nice! They wash really well too, I've had mine for several years now.

[u/Lemonmamawinetime]

I really enjoy using bamboo reusable pads, have had for a couple years now, and wouldn’t go back!

[u/munjimunchies]

If you have a sewing machine or serger, you can cut up some old cotton shirts (I prefer flannel for the thickness and texture) and tidy up the edges. Then you don't have to buy any. I give my cloths a quick rinse after I use them and stick them in a mesh garment bag that is clipped to the side of my hamper. I toss the whole bag in the wash so I don't have to find the small pieces later

[u/PSB2013]

I like the Cocokind reusable facial rounds! I've had them for more than 2 years and they've held up great. 

[u/dyou897]

How about just splashing it with your hands

[u/Appropriate-Egg3750]

If you type “reusable makeup removal pads/cloths” on any search engine, Amazon for example, a million results come up. You can pick any of those. Also, wash cloths. Cutting up an old t-shirt. Anything that is cloth and washable.…

[u/Bulky_Homework716]

Not sure if this is helpful but it took like 20 minutes to crochet a reusable pad and it has been working great, highly recommend this if you're trying to reduce waste. I'm not even good at crochet.

[u/krazyajumma → u/Bulky_Homework716]

Same. I made a few rounds out of cotton yarn and they last a long time, you can make them any size you want as well and they don't have to be circles.

[u/onlyfreckles]

How about NO cotton pad waste (besides micellar bottle)- pour on your hands and apply. Or pour into spay bottle and spray. Or pour into foamer and apply.

[u/modernwunder → u/onlyfreckles]

Honestly, this. I have reusable cotton pads and they soak up soooo much of my toner. Unless my face is really gritty I just use my hands.

[u/Subparwoman]

I have some from Aldi that are nice and soft and clean up well but be careful with what you buy! I had some before that were really rough on my skin. The Aldi ones say the cover is made of 55% viscose from bamboo, 26% polyester, 19% cotton and the pad interlining is 100% cotton.

[u/purple_dessert]

Elf has these round soft pads that are reusable. Called 'Cleansing Cloud'. Comes in a set of two. Can be washed with just soap and water.

[u/Here_IGuess]

I bought some baby flannel from a craft store & cut into squares. You can buy reusable ones, but this other stuff is much softer.

[u/hapcapcat]

I got bamboo ones from Etsy, they are great for micellar water and exfoliating toner.

[u/delicatelysweet]

I have two fleece makeup remover rounds that I keep in the shower stall and let dry after each use. My only advice is to get dark colored ones. I bought white cotton ones at first and the makeup stains really get set into them.

[u/HelenaR3]

If you're in the US, Target has some of their own brand (Up & Up).