THEFACESHOP Rice Water Bright Cleansing Water: Review

I don't exactly recall what drove me to buy this cleansing water from The Face Shop. I'm guessing I came across a review, went to the boutique and had a good saleslady talk me into getting it. Well, actually, the good saleslady bit is the part that I'm sure of. She convinced me to get it because she said cleansing waters are better for oily skinned people. I'm not really sure if it is true but during that time, refusal was not an option so I gave in and bought one. Of course, I used my Bench card for some points. (Just a tip for those who didn't know they can use their Bench card for The Face Shop boutiques. I know there's a sign right at the counter but not everyone takes notice so I'm taking the time to type it down. ^^)

Rice water is a natural ingredient known for its whitening properties. Hence, the "Bright" in its product name. During that time, I had so much acne scars that I felt the need to buy a makeup remover that can brighten my skin on top of the whitening/ acne scar fading products I was using as part of my skin care.

Sadly, however, after finishing the whole bottle I really didn't see any revolutionary brightening effect on my skin. I'm not sure if it was just too gradual for me to notice but really, I didn't think it gave drastic results (if it did have any).

What I like about this product, aside from the brand (because I am a The Face Shop skin care lover), is the fact that it has a pump. I don't know about you but when a product has a pump, it's already halfway into convincing me it's worth buying.

As the name implies, the product is very watery. Well, maybe a little more viscous than water per se but definitely drippy. I used to pump an ample amount onto the palm of my hands and lather it onto my face without the use of a cotton ball. This is another thing that I like about the product. It conserves cotton balls/pads. After lathering, I just directly wash my face using my usual facial soap and I'm done with double cleansing.

The only problem with this is that I can only use this on days when I don't use waterproof mascara because it's not ideal for that. For other types of cosmetics, eyeliners included, this proves to be good enough to be used.

I was able to finish it until it was all used up but I didn't repurchase it because I didn't really find its results to be mind blowing that I needed a second bottle. So the question is, would I recommend it? Hmmm, not really for people like me who likes to play with makeup from time to time and for people who can only depend on waterproof mascaras. But if you're a person who just enjoys light makeup and wants a very mild makeup remover, then this is the product for you.

It is available in The Face Shop boutiques. I bought mine in Glorietta but for more information, you can visit their facebook page here.

Clinique Take The Day Off Makeup Remover: Review

Removing makeup is a part of my evening routine that I simply cannot skip. There's just no way for me to sleep with my makeup on. My body system just can't take it. For some reason, when I doze off with makeup on, I wake up in the middle of the night to realize this fact and I immediately drag my butt to the bathroom, no matter how sleepy I am, to cleanse.

Before my basic routine of cleanse-tone-moisturize, I use a good makeup remover to completely remove the products I have on my face. Just like choosing good skin care products, choosing a good makeup remover is a must because not all types of makeup remover suits all types of skin. In my case, since I have sensitive acne prone skin, cold creams usually don't mesh well with me. It effectively removes makeup but breaks it out the next day. I don't know if it's because of the richness of most cold creams but I find that going with cleansing lotions and oils are better suited for me.

 

These days, I've been loving Clinique's Take The Day Off Makeup Remover. I've used this particular product, on and off, since 2012 and time and time again, I get satisfied with its results. Clinique products' formulation usually sit well with sensitive skin like mine. It doesn't break me out and it does the job pretty well. I like to wear waterproof mascara and because this is an oil based product, it easily and gently removes stubborn makeup on the face.

While Bifesta Cleansing Lotion (Sebum) remains to be my favorite face makeup remover, Clinique has got to be my favorite lip and eye makeup remover. I use it mainly with products that are really hard to remove like mascaras (as mentioned), eyeliners and lip tints.

Normally, I wouldn't buy this product as I can only assume it has a hefty price tag but thankfully, I have an aunt who showers me with these good Clinique stuff from time to time. She's also the same person who gave me the Clinique 3 Step Skin Care system. (Thanks Tita! ^^) So if you don't mind shelling out money and if you have really sensitive skin, I highly recommend this makeup remover. I swear that it's a product that surely won't disappoint.

Bifesta Cleansing Lotion: Review

If there's one particular part in my skin care routine that hasn't changed in over a year, that would be my  makeup remover. Ever since I found out about Bifesta Cleansing Lotion, I've never had the thought of trying out other makeup removers. This fact actually says something because I have this I-have-to-try-this-for-my-blog attitude whenever I go out and shop for beauty products. But because of remarkable results, I've never switched from Bifesta Cleansing Lotion ever since. I might have finished 3-4 bottles of this product already.

 Bright Up Cleansing Lotion

 English description and instructions. Yay!

Can you see the bubbles? That somehow gives you an idea of how watery this product is. It's not oily at all!

Once I get home from a tiring day outside, the first thing I do is remove my makeup. With this product, you basically just pump out enough product on a cotton pad or a cotton ball and wipe it all over your face. For eye makeup with stubborn mascara and eyeliner, what I do is I place the cotton ball (with the lotion) over my eye for a few seconds, letting the eye makeup get soaked, then I wipe it clean. I don't usually use waterproof mascaras but I do use waterproof eyeliner and this product removes it well.

The thing that I like the most about this product is that ever since I started using it, my skin has improved significantly (blemish-wise). I know it cleans just as good as other makeup removers I've previously tried but maybe because of the formulation, I feel that it matches better with my skin.

One more thing to note of is that there is no greasy feeling, nor any stinging sensation from using this product. I just feel refreshed after its use. You even have the option to not wash your face afterwards (because it is a no-rinse product) but personally, I still wash my face after because I am a firm believer of the concept of double cleansing.

1 Step Cleansing Lotion: No Rinse Formula

Another good thing about it is that it is reasonably priced at PHP419.00. And because it contains a lot of products in one bottle (300ml), it takes me about 5 months before I need to repurchase. And mind you, my sister shares this remover with me.

This is actually a Japanese brand. In fact, I saw this exact product in Donki (when I visited Japan last year) and the price is quite similar here. Yes, it may be a little cheaper in Japan but really, the difference is not significant. This is widely distributed here in the Philippines so that's a plus. I got my first bottle from Shopwise and the three next bottles from Watsons.

Oh, and I forgot to tell you about how I found out about this product. I first chanced upon this product through Sunny in youtube. I saw this in one of her favorite videos and I was so excited when I saw this particular product in stores here in the Philippines. I first bought the "Sebum" variant. The next two bottles, I bought with the same variant.

 Sebum Cleansing Lotion

This time, however, I bought the "Bright Up" variant. Not for any deep reason, though. I just saw this set of Cleasing Lotion + Travel Bottle set in SM Watsons Makati so I bought it. They didn't have the set for the "Sebum" variant, that's why.

 The set I was talking about

 The small travel bottle

Are you looking for a good makeup remover? If you are, then I suggest you try this one out!

To know more about this brand/product, check out Bifesta Philippine's social media below:

Bifesta Philippines FB

@BifestaPH