Microfiber Face Cloth vs Makeup Wipes: Which Is Better?
Makeup wipes are convenient: one swipe and you're done. But if you've ever finished a wipe and still found mascara on your pillow, you've probably wondered whether there's a better way. Here's how wipes compare with a reusable microfiber face cloth like the KC Cloth.
How each one works
Makeup wipes are pre-soaked in a cleansing liquid. You wipe, the liquid loosens makeup, and the wipe is thrown away.
A microfiber face cloth is made from very fine fibres that grip makeup, sunscreen and everyday buildup. With a KC Cloth you only need water: wet it, wipe gently, rinse and reuse.
Side-by-side comparison
| Makeup wipes | KC Cloth | |
|---|---|---|
| What you need | A new wipe each time | Just water |
| Uses | Once | Washed and reused again and again |
| Ongoing cost | A new pack every few weeks | One cloth, used for months |
| Waste | A used wipe every day | Very little |
| Feel on skin | Can leave a film or residue | Gentle micro-exfoliation, fresh-feeling skin |
Removing makeup
Wipes tend to push makeup around, especially long-wear foundation and waterproof mascara, and many people end up rubbing harder to get everything off. A damp microfiber cloth lifts makeup into its fibres instead. For a really thorough cleanse, try a double cleanse: massage in Janie Face Cleansing Oil to melt makeup and sunscreen, then wipe it away with a warm, damp KC Cloth.
Cost over time
A pack of wipes doesn't last long if you use one or two a day. A KC Cloth is a once-off purchase that keeps working for months with proper care, so it usually works out cheaper over a year.
Waste
Most wipes are single-use, and many are made with synthetic fibres that don't break down easily. When they are flushed, they can also block pipes and drains. A reusable cloth cuts that daily waste right down.
How to care for your KC Cloth
- Rinse it well after every use and hang it to dry.
- Wash it regularly with a gentle soap. Our Cleansing Soap is made for cloths and makeup brushes.
- Skip fabric softener, which coats the fibres and makes them less effective.
- Keep a second cloth in rotation so one is always fresh and dry.
Is a microfiber cloth suitable for everyone?
We make KC Cloths for the whole family: the Women's range, the Men's range for after work, sport or the gym, and the gentle Babies, Tots & Kids range for little faces. Always wipe gently. There's no need to scrub.
The verdict
Wipes win on grab-and-go convenience. For a cleaner-feeling face, less waste and lower cost over time, a reusable microfiber face cloth is the better everyday choice.
