Sure, makeup is super fun and all, but when your day is done (or your epic night has finally fizzled out), it can be somewhat of a pain to scrub it all off before bed. And you

are

washing your face before you go to sleep, right? Because that

s skin care 101—do not let all those cosmetics marinate on your face overnight; you’re just asking for

clogged pores

, dullness, and irritation. A truly great makeup remover should always be the first step before cleansing. That way, all your additional serums and creams are better able to penetrate deep into your pores for maximum effectiveness. Get the most out of your skin care by trying out one of these nine makeup removers, and again, never, ever leave your mascara on until morning.

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