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Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Clean & Clear Oil Control Films Review (Scented and Unscented)

Clean & Clear Scented Oil Control FIlm 50s (P145)

Clean & Clear Unscented Oil Control FIlm 60s (P126)

Bought from: Johnson & Johnson

Clean & Clear Oil Control Films are way long existing but because I think they are unfairly over-priced compared to other competitors, I never got the chance to try them until later June 2018 when J&J was on sale. I am a sucker for good quality blotting sheets, in fact I have found a few good ones such as Leiania House of Beauty Tea Fresh Organic Green Tea Face Absorbent Paper and Pretty Secret Oil Blotting Papers which I constantly repurchase just because. After trying out Clean & Clear's, I now have a clearer idea why these are cult-faves.

Claims

Clean & Clear Oil Control Film instantly soaks up excess oil and removes shine from your face without smudging makeup or leaving behind powder. Softer than paper, these silky sheets can be used easily around your nose and other areas of the face. Leaves your skin oil-free and shine-free.

Packaging

Comes in a standard packaging for oil blotting papers, one tiny detail makes it so unique. It has a double-sided tape attached to the cardboard so when you pull it open, a film would come out. This is very smart of Clean & Clear as it allows us to get a sheet without over-pulling another.

The texture of the product is something they did think of thoroughly. They are made of silky, silicon-y papers that do not tear easily and it has a velvety feel that does not rub on the skin and smudge makeup.

Both variants does the same job in taking out all shine and oil from my skin. The only difference is the color--scented being peach in color and unscented in a sky blue shade. The scented one has a citrusy scent I really love but could be a bit overwhelming to those who prefer fragrance-free products. Both films turn to a transparent color once soaked with oils. I like that the oils do not transfer to my hands--the thing with other cheap, substandard blotting papers.

These products are worth splurging for. I know high-end brands also sell blotting papers and it made me realize how cheap these products are compared to those. You can't beat it for its quality and now I can say I would repurchase no matter what. I might hoard once they got on sale too! Let me know what are your suggested blotting papers down below!

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Strip-It Makeup Remover and Facial Cleanser Review

Strip-It Makeup Remover and Facial Cleanser 100ml

Bought for: P130

Bought from: Strip It Sugaring

I have a few makeup removers left, probably still enough for a couple of months use but I decided to order another makeup remover from Strip-It just because I find the packaging so chic. Admit it, it's quite Instagram-mable, isn't it? Also, I had to cart another item together with the Sugaring Wax to avail the free shipping option. Hehe! I had nothing against the price range--it's indeed budget-friendly though I had some things I would like to point out. Keep on reading for the full review!

Claims

It contains soothing aloe vera, pore clearing tomato extracts and moisturizing Argan oil; soap-free; moisturizing (softens skin); soothing; anti-bacterial; clears and minimizes pores; can be used with a cotton ball or rinse with water.

The claims are pretty simple and you won't have any troubles believing what it says. For a makeup remover, I'm surprised it doesn't claim to remove deep-seated dirt, remove every last bit of makeup and oils...you know the usual things claimed for the sake of advertising. For that, Strip-It suddenly gains my trust.

Packaging

The overall design is undoubtedly cute, it even reminds me of how Snoe's would come up ideas with their packaging materials. For its price, you already get 100ml of product in a pump-type bottle that dispenses product easily. The white cap shuts tight with a click and on the bottle, you can see directions and claims. I noticed that Strip-It products does not display either the manufacturing or expiry dates and even the complete ingredient list which kinda troubles me. I hope they improve on that.

Texture, Consistency and Ease of Application

This makeup remover comes in a cloudy liquid, runny in consistency and requires a lot of product during application. It has a very subtle scent which isn't bothersome at all. I like that the formula is very hydrating and can either be removed with a cotton pad or water without leaving an oily, slippery layer. It just completely gets washed off together with light makeups, oil and dirt.

The photos clearly shows how this product works. I had to test it with waterproof products--brow color, gel liner, mascara and two long-wearing liquid lipsticks. In this way, we can gauge whether or not Strip-It Makeup Remover and Facial Cleanser is tough in removing makeups.

I apply a generous amount of cleanser and leave it for about a minute before wiping it off with a clean cotton pad.

It barely removes makeup in two swipes.

I apply another layer and wait for a few more minutes to allow the makeup remover to warm up and adhere to the makeup even better. As you can tell down below, it still failed to remove the makeups even with several swipes. The redness from several tugging failed to show but yes, I had to scrape my skin gently to remove the makeups.

So for my verdict, this product ain't tough and not something I would turn to to remove waterproof mascaras and gel liners. However, if you are more on BB creams, pressed powders, tints and light makeups of all sorts, you can simply do with Strip-It Makeup Remover and Facial Cleanser. It is very gentle on the skin and does not sting the skin and eyes too.

There are a lot room for opportunities and improvements for this product though for the meantime, I wouldn't say I would repurchase as I have micellar waters that still do everything and more than what Strip-It can offer.

Let me know if you already tried and tested Strip-It Makeup Remover and Facial Cleanser. Would love to have a chat with you down below!

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