[Navia cosplay] Shedding the Gorgeous Makeup: The Moment of Returning to My True Self

Ever since that viral post searching for Navia across the internet, many sisters have followed me and witnessed my passion for this character in Genshin Impact. Every time I go to a convention, wearing that iconic black hat, adorned with blue roses and golden accessories, and dressed in layers of skirts, being praised face-to-face by other cosplayers for a highly accurate look—that joy of recognition is truly hard to describe in words. But do you know what? Whenever a long convention day ends and I return home to face the mirror, seeing that heavy waterproof makeup and oily face, the sense of contrast at the moment of taking off the makeup feels like falling straight from Fontaine's gorgeous ball back into the real world.

I handle all my styling, makeup, and hair by myself, from wig trimming to eye makeup details, even repeatedly adjusting the gloves and the folds of the skirt hem. Although I try to keep my base makeup as lightweight as possible—since my skin condition has been quite good recently and a thin layer of foundation can cover dark circles and minor blemishes—the eyeliner, eyeshadow, highlighter, and those super waterproof glitters used for cosplay are genuinely not something ordinary micellar water can handle. I used to hit quite a few snags: cleansing waters would leave my cheeks red from friction, cleansing balms always felt incompletely emulsified, and using a separate eye and lip makeup remover was too troublesome. It wasn't until I stumbled upon Puzhi Cleansing Oil by chance that this pain point was completely resolved for my Cosplayer daily life.

When pumped out, it has a clear and light vegetable oil texture. Massaging it in circles on the face doesn't blur my vision or cause any stinging at all. Upon adding water, it emulsifies and turns white instantly, effortlessly cleaning even the few swatches of waterproof makeup tested on my arm. I specifically checked the ingredient list; it focuses heavily on nourishing the skin with botanical oils. This is incredibly important for me, as I have to remove makeup almost every day, and if a product isn't gentle enough, my skin barrier would have broken down long ago. Sticking with it, my skin has actually become more stable than before, without that dry, tight feeling after washing, and my pores feel like they can breathe.

Of course, great skin cannot be sustained solely by a single bottle of cleansing oil. In my daily routine, I also pay attention to eating a clean diet, consuming more fruits rich in vitamins like pineapples, and occasionally heading to the gym to sweat it out on a spinning bike while relaxing in the gaming world. Entertainment and fitness complement each other, and when paired with a thorough and conscientious makeup removal routine, my skin achieves its current clean and radiant state. Many sisters ask me how I keep my makeup looking so flawless and smooth. The key actually lies in cultivating a good skin base—when you do makeup removal right, subsequent makeup applications will be seamless and natural. I hope these little tips from my Cosplayer daily life can offer some reference to you who love cosplay just as much or are facing makeup removal dilemmas. Skincare is a long-term process; let's slowly become better together.