Showing posts with label makeup remover. Show all posts
Showing posts with label makeup remover. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Review: Loreal Paris Micellar Water 3 in 1 in Moisturizing

My skin is not as good as it usually is these days. Thus resulted into piling more makeup than usual. I find it harder to remove all traces of makeup with my current skincare regimen. Here comes micellar water. I first read about it from beautymnl, there are several brands that released their own versions. So when I found out about a new type of makeup remover, I immediately thought of trying it out. Maybelline, Biore and Loreal released their own micellar water, however the brand I've seen available in Watsons is Loreal Paris Micellar Water. Loreal Paris is currently available in 2 variants: moisturizing (pink variant) and refreshing (blue variant). I got Loreal Paris Micellar Water 3 in 1 in Moisturizing because I have pretty combination skin but more of dry nowadays.


What is Micellar Water?
Breakthrough micellar molecules captures makeup and impurities like a magnet!

Loreal says: Unique micellar molecules act like a magnet to remove makeup residue and impurities from skin thoroughly. 3-in-1 actions: Cleanse, Remove Makeup, Soothe. Watery texture, skin is left clean, pure and hydrated.

How to use:
1.) SOAK - Saturate a cotton pad
2.) PRESS - Press pad activating the magic micelles to remove make up impurities
3.) PROOF - wipe face and see proof on pad! Quick, easy, just swipe - your everyday cleanser

Packaging
The rectangular bottle is unique but might be quite bulky due to its shape. The cap is easy to open, not to mention that I really like the hot pink color of course. But be careful on dispensing the liquid because you might apply too much. Because its heavy, it might be hard to control the amount of product you get with each use, so be extra, extra careful.

TADAH! See its an easy open bottle.

A closer look at the back of this big bottle!~


Ingredients: Aqua/water, hexylene glycol, glycerin, rosa gallica flower extract, sorbitol, poloxamer 184, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, disodium edta, propylene glycol, bht, polyaminopropyl, biguanide (F.I.L B183438/2)

I did a bit of research on the ingredients, and here is what I found out:

Aqua/water
This is given already, as obvious at it is, the main content is water. :)
Hexylene glycol
A solvent/viscosity agent used to thin our heavy consistency products
Glycerin
May be naturally derived from plant oils but can also be produced synthetically, its used to prevent loss of moisture.
Rosa gallica flower extract
Fragrant extract
Sorbitol
Sorbitol is used as flavoring agent but also prevents moisture loss. 
Poloxamer 184
Poloxamers help in forming emulsions, in this case, helps in dissolving dirt! It cleans skin by helping water to rinse away oil and dirt.
Disodium cocoamphodiacetate
Helps water to rinse away dirt and oil.  Its made from fatty acids from coconut oil which may be called coconut acid.
Disodium edta
A preservative used to enhance cleaning capabilities of cosmetics. This ingredient is the key for rinse-off products that inherently require water to come into contact with the skin. In this case, it simply binds in dirt etc when we use the product on our skin.
Propylene glycol
A hyhydrating agent easily absorbed by skin
BHT (Butylated hydroxytoluene)
A preservative and antioxidant which helps fight deterioration of cosmetics because of chemical reactions with oxygen
Polyaminopropyl biguanide (F.I.L B183438/2)
Used as synthetic preservative.

Experience
Loreal is my first micellar water brand so I didn't know what to expect. I mean there are already a lot of makeup removers in the market and I've tried several brands also. What can a new makeup remover with a new name do? Well Micellar Water is straightforward, water. Similar to water, it also has no scent. Having no high expectations on my first usage, I proceeded to use it with a cotton ball. The bottle is big and I had a bit of a hard time on getting just the right amount of product on my first attempt. I have cleaned my face on a circular motion. Since my makeup is quite heavy I know I would be using a lot of cotton.

Lots of cotton! Insert gross emoticon here
The solution unbelievably feels like pure water. On my eyes it did not sting my eyes at all, I just let the cotton pressed unto my eyes longer to remove the mascara and eyeliner. No, it was not removed instantly, but I haven't tried any makeup remover that does this job in one go. So I am cool with it.

On my skin, it did not leave an oily feel after use. Circular motion with a few cotton balls did the trick. And did you know Loreal Paris Micellar Water is also offering no rinse formula? Yes, like WTH, really? Okay so I am a bit skeptical with no rinse formulas. Why? I am really prone to acne, breakout, blackheads, whiteheads. Skin problem you say? Name it, I might have it. Lol. Truly, I am scared to try this no rinse feature of micellar water. However gals, for the love of blogging and of course out of curiosity on how it will fare, I have tried this. I even skipped moisturizer just to make sure that whatever reaction I will get will only be from the Loreal Paris Micellar Water itself only. Holy guacamole, I woke up to somehow, smaller looking pores and radiant looking skin. I understand now why its called 3 in 1. It doesn't just cleanse and remove makeup. It really moisturizes the skin as well. It can pass up as toner for me. If you have been double cleansing, I recommend that you try Loreal Micellar Water! Yes, thank me later. Hoho~

I am using this baby for days already and I have a bad breakout prior to discovering this. However every morning its like my face is being healed, not tightness, no dryness. It soothes and clears my skin from dirt and makeup without any rubbing nor rinsing. Its just bare hydrated skin with each use. I can't believe how a really gentle product can do wonders for my skin. Before I was in a doubt, if its water based and too gentle, then maybe it won't work? I am so used to harsh chemicals so this is something new for me. Any skin type can use this product, its very effective and gentle. It simply dissolves the dirt and impurities, it just simply works.

How much and where to buy?
P225 for 250ml bottle

What I love

  • Affordable
  • Economic- will last long even with everyday usage. 
  • Available in the malls!
  • Unique bottle shape (although it makes it hard to control product flow)
  • Water like consistency
  • No oily film residue after makeup removal
  • No greasy feel 
  • Moisturizing
  • It serves as makeup remover but doubles up as toner
  • No irritation
  • No tight skin feeling
  • Soothes skin, I wake up to better skin each day
  • No rinse formula
  • No rubbing needed to remove waterproof cosmetics
  • Light on the skin
  • Effective
  • Dissolves impurities, not just wiping it off
  • Very gentle
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Perfect for oily and dry skin
  • Hydrated skin after usage
  • No scent

What I don't

  • Nothing I can mention

Will I repurchase?
Yes! I am also eyeing other brands of Micellar Water but Loreal Paris Micellar Water is so far so good!

Overall~
I can sing nothing but praises for Loreal Paris Micellar Water 3 in 1 in Moisturizing. Its hypoallergenic so it can work even on sensitive skin. Oily or dry skin can use this product as well. It can double up as toner as well and will make you forget your moisturizer. Its indeed a 3 in 1 product that lives up to its promise. Perfect for lazy evenings of busy guys and gals. This product is effective yet fits the budget, I say see the effects for yourself. Cheers!

My new kitten, Eew loves Loreal Paris Micellar Water 3 in 1 as well!

*I'm open for product reviews/ sponsorship/ ads and collaborations etc. please email me at: sparkliecandy(at)gmail(dot)comItems were purchased with my own money unless otherwise stated
 

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Review: Silkygirl Purefresh All in One Gel Makeup Remover

Wednesday is a Holiday and yesterday was Seventeen's release of newest music video. Noice!~ Whose voice was that? So manly~ I am being so random again, forgive me sisses.

It was raining so hard outside yesterday and we were so unlucky everyone went home wet. We even needed to walk on flood water. Its not even funny. But lol~ Anyway a bit of a commercial break (drum roll) a friend recently opened her own instagram shop, if you can check her out, she will be selling authentic US brand makeups for a fraction of the price. I love this sweet gal: ShopAlyssa

I want to open an online shop soon as well which weirdly doesn't involve makeup, hope you'll look forward to that. Back to my story so it was a tiring way on the way home that I want to sleep right after I take off my shoes, HOLD ON! we still need to remove our makeup. Sleeping with makeup and dirt on will surely give you breakout! Although there is no easy way to do it very fast I have Silkygirl Purefresh All in One Gel Makeup Remover. This is my new makeup remover I've bought last month and I've been using it daily ever since.

What is it? 
Silkygirl Purefresh All in One Gel Makeup Remover is for the face, eyes and lips. Its water based and 100% soap free. Contains Vitamin B5 and Aloe Vera Extract for All skin types.



Benefits:
Lightweight, oil free gel formula gentle on the skin yet effectively removes all traces of makeup.
Leaves skin feeling cool, fresh and clean.
Aloe vera makes skin feel softer
Vitamin B5 and Hydrated Soy Protein nourishes skin
pH 5.5 level restores skin balance
Suitable for all skin types

DIRECTIONS:
For eyes: Moisten a cotton pad with gel.
Press gently on eyelids & lashes & wipe downwards direction until all traces of eye makeup are removed.
For face and lips: Apply directly on skin. Spread and massage gently. Rinse with water.







Packaging 
It has a sturdy pink sexy packaging which I can't get enough with. The easy to open cap is also awesome and I bet this will be a good travel item if they have a smaller size? (can also be transferred to smaller bottles though).

Experience 
The very nice scent is notable (I really love it). Mom says it smells so nice and I agree. It calms my senses while I massage the gel product on my face. I figure out that its best to follow instruction, however I noticed that there were face makeup left if I don't use cotton pads. It also don't do anything to my eyeliners and poor old mascara. I've decided to just use cotton pads and thus it worked. It does its job and its very gentle on my eyes. My first makeup remover is oil based and it hurts my eye.


I wash my face with Safeguard Derma Sense afterwards and tap my face dry. It look clean and feels clean. Silkygirl Purefresh All in One Gel Makeup Remover did not break me out as well, a thumbs up for that.

How much and where to buy? 
P189 for a 150ml tube. Silkygirl have kiosks in Landmark (not sure with SM department stores)

What I love 
  • Doesn't sting my eyes
  • Removes all trace of face foundation
  • Gel consistency make it easy to massage on face with hands
  • The scent is very very nice <3
  • Can be used for eyes,face and lips
  • Affordable
  • Contains no soap! (so its really gentle)
  • Face looks clean (after washing of course)
What I don't
  • Can't use without cotton pads
  • Had a hard time removing eye makeup (mascara, eye liners)
TIPS 
-Use cotton pads when removing face makeup
-Concentrate on soaking eye makeup because it needs to melt before it can be removed
-Can be transferred to smaller bottles for travel

Will I repurchase? 
Yes yes! this is a worth the purchase makeup remover, but I also want to try Micellar Water next time.

Overall~ 
It is an affordable makeup remover that does its job. I love that it doesn't sting my eyes and lives up to its name of being gentle and all in one. Silkygirl Purefresh All in One Gel Makeup Remover is a steal for the price.



*I'm open for product reviews/ sponsorship/ ads and collaborations etc. please email me at: sparkliecandy(at)gmail(dot)com
Items were purchased with my own money unless otherwise stated 

 

Thursday, June 9, 2016

Review: Etude House Lip & Eye Remover

Scary! A product meant to remove your lips and eyes, yikes! So I really wish I had a ton of this stuff. Really, I am more focused with skincare now. The better my skin is, the less makeup I need. And at the end of the day less makeup to remove, I am usually okay with just facial wash but now I can't imagine myself without Etude House Lip & Eye Remover .



What is it? 
Etude House Lip & Eye Remover 
Gentle, yet highly effective, this double formulated lip & eye remover easily and instantly dissolves all traces of make-up for a soothing and moisturizing effect on the sensitive eye & lip area without any irritation.


Alcohol-free, ph balanced remover preserves sensitive areas around the eyes and lips during makeup removal.

Packaging 
The makeup remover is contained in a simple plastic bottle. Plastic bottles are great invention for a clumsy girl like me who have a magnet that makes anything fall off. My mom said when it rained clumsiness maybe I was at the front.

Experience 
Etude House Lip & Eye Remover is my very first makeup remover. I was having a hard time removing mascara and I wanted some help from a skincare product. I remembered Etude House offers affordable makeup remover so I tried it. I find the product best applied using cotton pads.



The product is like light baby oil and it does wipe off face makeup easily- my foundation, bb cream, lippies and non-waterproof eyeliner... but I had a bit of difficulty in removing my mascara. I use the hypercurl mascara by the way, and it takes a while to remove it. However Etude House Lip & Eye Remover still manages to melt it so it'd be removed, its just not so fast as I expected it to.

How much and where to buy? 
P198 for 100ml bottle available in Etude House kiosks/shops.

What I love 

  • Gentle
  • Doesn't sting
  • Easily removes non-waterproof makeup
  • Affordable


What I don't 

  • Needs to use more product to remove waterproof mascare
  • Makes my vision blurry


TIPS 
Be gentle on removing eye makeup, we don't want premature wrinkles, do we?

Will I repurchase? 
I want to try other affordable brands for makeup remover but if they are not as gentle as Etude House then I'd be buying a bottle again

Overall~ 
Etude House Lip & Eye Remover is a good product for its price. Now I just can't live without makeup remover, it just makes life easier and of course your skin clearer! A clean skin is one step forward to clearer skin, I believe.

~o~
Life is short, smile while you have teeth! :)
So I do hope I have more control over my emotions especially when I have PMS. Its so hard to be a girl. Lately I am having fun watching anime, now I am watching Say I love you~


*I'm open for product reviews/ sponsorship/ ads and collaborations etc. please email me at: sparkliecandy(at)gmail(dot)com
Items were purchased with my own money unless otherwise stated 


 
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