There are two fundamental differences between a cleanser and a makeup remover: their cosmetic formulation and their role in the beauty routine.
A makeup remover most often includes an oily phase, composed of lipid ingredients (fatty substances) which remove makeup particles, also of lipid origin.
A cleanser, meanwhile, contains surfactants, molecules which remove impurities from the face deposited by pollution, the urban environment.
If you wear makeup, even lightly, the makeup removal step is essential every evening. It allows you to remove the film of pigments applied in the morning. If you do not wear makeup, you can then proceed directly to cleansing.

For those in a hurry, Vichy offers solutions to both remove makeup and cleanse in one step. The Pureté Thermale 3-in-1 One Step Milk Cleanser perfectly cleanses, removes makeup from the eyes and face and tones the skin. Reserved for combination, oily and acne-prone skin, the Normaderm 3-in-1 Micellar Solution removes makeup and removes impurities very gently.

The eyes are a very sensitive part and quite different from the rest of the face: they require special care to respect their fragility. The Pureté Thermale Eye Makeup Remover helps you remove all dark pigments from makeup while soothing the delicate eye area.

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