Are Makeup Wipes Causing Your Breakouts? We Asked the Pros

Most of the experts agreed that while makeup wipes are not ideal for fully cleansing your face, they work as a precursor to a more involved cleansing routine or when you're short on time (or patience).

"Makeup wipes can be used in a pinch," says Dr. Parvaneh Rafaeloff, general physician and medical director at Le Jolie Medi Spa. "Like after the gym or after a night out on the town and you don't want to go through your regular nighttime skincare routine."

Clinical dermatologist Dr. Sejal Shah clarifies, "I do think that they can be used as an adjunct to traditional cleansing, and they are still better than not cleansing at all."