Want To Be More Eco-Friendly? This Simple Beauty Swap Will Do Just the Trick

Nothing feels more satisfying than wiping off a full face of makeup with a cotton round or makeup-removing wipe. But news flash: These single-use products are actually terrible for the environment, due to factors such as the amount of water needed to produce cotton, the pesticides used on cotton farms, and the amount of cotton that ends up in our landfills.

Luckily, there are many multiuse alternatives that you can easily swap in. Reusable cotton rounds have hit the mainstream to provide a more sustainable option, helping to cut down on the amount of disposable waste that's piling up. So, if you're ready to break up with your single-use cotton pads, we have a few options for you to check out:

The Best Reusable Cotton Rounds

• Best Overall: MakeUp Eraser 7-Day Set
• Best Budget: e.l.f. Cosmetics Face Erase Cleansing Cloud Duo
• Best Drugstore: Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Eco Pads
• Best for Eyes: Take My Face Off The Makeup Mitty
• Best Compostable Option: LastObject LastRound
• Hypoallergenic: Jenny Patinkin Pure Luxury Organic Bamboo Reusable Cosmetic Rounds
  
• Most Variety: Daily Concepts Daily Bio-Cotton Makeup Removers
• Best Muslin Cloth: Eve Lom Muslin Cloths
  
• Editor's Choice: Honest Baby Wash Cloths
  
• Tough on Makeup: Face Halo Original
• Best Value: Paula's Choice Reusable Cotton Rounds

How We Chose

As a beauty editor, I have the privilege of accessing just about any beauty product you can think of, including the somewhat niche category of reusable cotton rounds. I've tested every single item on this list on my brows, lashes, and pores and can personally endorse all of them for their gentle feel. Plus, if you don't want to take just my word for it, most of these products have also been featured by Cosmopolitan, Byrdie, and mindbodygreen.