Double Cleansing: How To Double Cleanse and Why It’s Important

Darlings, to get a fresh-feeling complexion, cleanse and cleanse again! Double cleansing has been popular with skincare gurus in recent years, but what is the secret to the perfect double cleanse?

Discover how to perform a deep, double cleanse that removes any trace of makeup and washes away impurities, then learn how to use my skincare innovations - Take It All Off and Charlotte’s Magic Hydration Revival Cleanser - to double cleanse for spa-like results.

WHAT IS DOUBLE CLEANSING?

Double cleansing is the act of washing your face, twice. But that’s not all, darlings; generally, double cleansing requires two different face cleansers – one oil-based formula that can melt away makeup and sunscreen, and one gentle cleanser that can intensely yet gently cleanse the skin while washing away impurities. The double cleansing method allows for a deep cleanse, taking a double-pronged approach to cleansing and going one step further to making sure you’re left with a spa-like, fresh-feeling finish.

Why Should You Double Cleanse?

You should double cleanse when your face requires a more substantial cleanse. Double cleansing is an in-depth, indulgent cleanse that’s best suited to heavy makeup days; days where you’ve been exposed to air pollution and environmental stressors; or after a rigorous workout and excess sweating. Think of double cleansing as a skin reset that washes away the day ready for a night of bare-faced beauty sleep.

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How To Double Cleanse

Who Should Double Cleanse?

Double cleansing is naturally more thorough than using a single face cleanser, so you may decide that a second cleanse isn’t an everyday ritual for you, but it can benefit anyone who takes the time to perform it. If you wear makeup, apply a lot of sunscreen or have oily skin, I recommend double cleansing regularly to give your face a deeper cleanse that melts away face products as well as excess sebum.

Tilbury Tip: If you feel that double cleansing is stripping your skin, you are using the wrong face cleanser. Always choose a gentle cleanser that works for your skin type and doesn’t strip your skin like Charlotte's Magic Hydration Revival Cleanser.

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When Should You Double Cleanse?

I recommend double cleansing in the evening after a day of wearing makeup and sunscreen as this is the best way to ensure you are going to bed with a clean, bare face. In the mornings, cleansing your skin with a gentle cleanser like Charlotte’s Magic Hydration Revival Cleanser should suffice.

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Should I Double Cleanse Every Day?

Yes – you can double cleanse every day, darlings. Use a hydrating duo of cleansing products in the evening to give your skin a deep cleanse that leaves you makeup-free.

Tilbury Tip: If double cleansing doesn’t have a place in your daily skincare routine, make sure that washing your face with a hydrating face cleanser is still the first skincare step in your morning and evening skincare regime.

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Should I Double Cleanse If I Don’t Wear Makeup?

Yes - while double cleansing is effective for removing makeup, it can benefit non-makeup wearers just as much. Double cleansing provides a second wave of skin-cleansing ingredients for every skin type to benefit from, going one step beyond washing your face with cleanser to unlock a deeper cleanse. It’s also particularly useful for cleansing oily skin that produces an excess amount of sebum to help balance the look of your skin.

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Darlings, after double cleansing, always complete your skincare routine to give your skin the hydration and care that it needs. I recommend reaching for Charlotte’s Magic Hydrator Mist to hydrate and prep your skin, then following up with toner, face serum, and moisturiser to quench and revive the look of your skin.