Are Makeup Wipes Causing Your Breakouts? We Asked the Pros

In addition to the consistent wiping motion causing irritation to the skin, the actual ingredients in the wipes may not be as good for your skin as you think.

"What are they leaving on your skin, and will that cause more trouble than they're worth?" asks Dr. Heather Rogers. "The residue left behind has alcohol, fragrance, solubilizers, and surfactants. These ingredients can be drying and irritating to the skin."

Across the board, the two big no-nos for makeup wipes are alcohol and fragrance, according to the experts. Alcohol dries out the skin, strips the skin of its natural oils, and leaves it inflamed.