Face Halo vs. The Original Makeup Eraser | Which is Better?

I have been using The Makeup Eraser* for years. It’s one of my favorite ways to remove makeup and give my face a quick pre-cleanse before going in with an actual cleanser. But I’ve never heard many people talk about it…which was nice. It was my own little secret weapon. Until the Face Halo came around.

With a growing interest in sustainable beauty practices, new brands have popped up and existing brands have created their own version of a makeup removing cloth. Face Halo is the one I hear talked about* most frequently. So I wanted to see what the hype was about and how it chalks up to my beloved Makeup Eraser*.

What’s the Deal With Makeup Removing Cloths?

Considering how much waste is created by single use makeup removing wipes and cotton rounds, it’s not wonder people are looking for a sustainable alternative. As the name suggests, these makeup removing cloths are supposed to remove all makeup with only water. They say it works by creating friction that removes makeup from your face and traps it in the cloth through absorption. You just add water and let the technology do the rest.

I call it magic.

Face Halo vs. Makeup Eraser : Basics

The nature of the products are the same. They both claim to be a reusable, soft cloth that erases makeup with warm water. Everything from barely there makeup to theatrical makeup can be removed without chemicals or toxins, just water.

The Makeup Eraser retails for $20 for one 7″ x 16″ cloth that’s available in pink, black, and an array of other colors. The claim is it can be machine washed up to 1,000, which equates to about 3-5 years if washed once a week.

On the other hand, the Face Halo retails for $22 for a pack of three*, though the individual cloths are smaller (3.6 inches/9.5 cm diameter). This cloth can be washed up to 200 times, which equates to about 3 years when washed once a week.

Face Halo vs. Makeup Eraser : Effectiveness

As I previously said, I’ve been using the Makeup Eraser for years. I find it extremely effective at removing makeup, even mascara. It’s a little pricey, but the large size allows me to get at least two days of use before calling it. The nature of the cloth is very soft, more like a wash cloth, so it’s easy to manipulate around the eye area and isn’t rough.

The Face Halo, on the other hand, is significantly smaller, denser, and feels more fibrous? If that makes any sense. It feels sturdier. I’m not surprised how well I liked this. I felt the Face Halo removed my makeup quite well. And while it worked, I found it was a little harder to work with than the Makeup Eraser, just because you have less surface area to work with. I’ve used the Face Halo to remove both natural makeup and full face of pretty heavy makeup, and I felt it did a good job on both. On lighter days, I feel I can get two uses out of one cloth. On heavier days, I need the front and back of one pad.

Face Halo vs. Makeup Eraser : The Verdict

As much as I like the Face Halo and the fact you get 3 cloths for around $30 as opposed to $20 for one Makeup Eraser*, I don’t think it wins out in the competition.

I find Face Halo to be effective, but the Makeup Eraser is a bit softer and easier to work with. I can also get more uses out of one Makeup Eraser Cloth.

However, it may be a little more hygienic than using the same cloth for two or three days. Since you get a pack of 3*, you always have one on hand whilst the others are in the wash.

So, overall I think I still prefer The Original Makeup Eraser. However, the Face Halo isn’t a terrible option if you find yourself having them in your collection. Have you ever used a makeup removing cloth? If so, what’s your favorite? If not, do you want to?