If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation.MakeupBy Amanda Montell Amanda Montell Amanda Montell has worked as a beauty editor in Los Angeles for over three years covering hair, skin, and more. She previously served as the features editor for Byrdie and currently freelances for Time Magazine, Cosmopolitan, and more.Byrdie's Editorial GuidelinesUpdated on June 25, 2024 04:47PMReviewed by Michele Farber, MD, FAAD Reviewed byMichele Farber, MD, FAAD Michele Farber, MD, FAAD is a New York-based board-certified dermatologist practicing at Schweiger Dermatology in Murray Hill.Board-Certified DermatologistFact checked by Anna Harris Fact checked byAnna Harris Anna Harris is an experienced fact-checker and researcher and a beauty writer and editor.LEARN ABOUT BYRDIE'S EDITORIAL GUIDELINES We all know the pitfalls of leaving makeup on overnight—and lest you've forgotten, clogged pores, breakouts, and a dull complexion might ring a bell. However, using a harsh makeup remover c...