Aloha Eating Beauties!
As promised and advertised in my previous post on the L’Oreal
cleanser, here’s a review of my favourite make-up remover. It’s a bi-phased
product by Lakme, which basically means that it consists of two different
liquids of different density, that is, blue oil which stays at the bottom of
the container, and water as the top layer.
You just need to shake the container well, so that the liquids are mixed
and ready to use. (Oooo...Technology these days! :D)
The product claims
(and actually does) –
The bi-phased makeup remover has a unique formula that gets
activated on simply shaking the bottle. The oil helps in lifting off the makeup
while water helps in deeply refreshing the skin. It gently but thoroughly
removes all kinds of makeup, even long-wearing & water-proof lip, eye &
face make-up, leaving the skin feeling soft and smooth.
Ingredients:
Aqua, Cyclomethicone, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Sodium
Chloride, Dimethicone, Caprylyl / Capryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Fragrance,
D-Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Hydrogen phosphate, Phenoxyethanol,
DMDM Hydantoin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate.
The Eating Beauty’s
Say –
Let’s start with the packaging, shall we? The product comes
in a sturdy pump dispenser, so you have control on the amount you wish to take
on your cotton ball. I prefer about 3-4 pumps sprayed on to the cotton. It’s
leak-proof and hence, portable too.
Next, about the bi-phased part: The immiscible liquids mix
only on shaking, after which you’re supposed to pump the product on the cotton.
The oil portion is for dissolving all the waterproof makeup and the water helps
further cleansing, so that you’re not left with an oily face after you have
used it. It is meant for removing your base-makeup on your face, as well as
that on delicate areas such as your eyes and lips. Cool, I say, except those
times when I forget to shake the product before using it.
But does it work? Oh, yes! It removes even the tiniest
traces of make-up from the face, around the eyes and the lips too. It leaves
the face feeling soft, and is gentle on the skin. I still prefer to use a
normal cleanser after this, because this product does have a significant amount
of oil in it, which tends to leave a thin film.
In a nutshell –
PROS –
1.
Does what it claims – effectively removes even
long-wear make-up.
2.
Easy availability online, at Lakme counters and
even at certain drug-stores.
3.
Not harsh on skin.
4.
Can be used all over the face, including sensitive
areas.
5.
Sturdy packaging.
6.
Very affordable.
CONS –
1.
Presence of siliCONes :P (Silicone layers on top
of the skin to keep moisture in, but also ends up trapping any sebum, dirt
and/or bacteria that may already be on the skin. This is a reason why people
experience acne and break-outs, but let’s leave that for a future post.)
2.
You’ll need to follow up with a face-wash as the
product leaves a thin oil-film behind.
3.
I usually forget to shake the bottle before use,
and end up wasting the product.
Price – INR 210/-
for a 60 ml bottle (Yes, super affordable. One bottle will last you quite a
while!!)
The Eating Beauty
Recommends –
1.
DO NOT sleep with your make-up on, EVER!
2.
DO NOT forget to shake the bottle before use.
3.
If you have oily skin, use a cleanser after this
product, and follow up with a moisturiser.
TEB rating : 4.5/5
(-0.5 for the thin oil-film it leaves behind)
Happy make-upping (and removing)!
