Take It Away and With You

Okay, I'm lazy I admit it. Sometimes I can't be bothered to search for the cotton pads or tissue when they aren't conveniently nearby the makeup remover lotion. But if they were all in one, now we're talking.



PRODUCT NAME: Take It Away Longwear Makeup Remover Towelettes

PRODUCT CLAIM: Fast, effective and incredibly convenient. Portable, pre-moistened towelettes quickly remove makeup and freshen skin without water. It has some advanced hydrating emulsion that hydrates and softens the skin.

THE EXPERIENCE: It is not unlike the Take It Away Lotion in that it effectively removes that caked on makeup. It is large enough that you can keep cleaning until everything is off. They suggested you sweep it across the face, whatever that means in terms of cleaning I am not sure but I just did what you would most likely do and simply wipe.

THE VERDICT: Super convenient. I really liked this product. I earlier tried the Estee Lauder Take it Away lotion which itself is very effective in removing makeup but this is even better because you can do it all in one shot and the mess is minimal at best. What I also like about this is that it doesn't leave the skin with an oily residue. It almost feels like a toner on the skin leaving you feeling thoroughly clean.

MARKS: 10/10

PRICE: $21

Makeup Remover Clinic

I haven't used a lot of clinique's products lately. I used to be a big fan back in the day when I was valiantly trying to fight off the acne by using their cleansing and toner regimen. But as age beat out the acne I moved on to other product lines until now. I was reccommended this make-up remover by my mother who swears its the best and trust me she has tried many over the years.



PRODUCT NAME: Clinique Take the Day Off Makeup Remover for Lids, Lashes and Lips

PRODUCT CLAIM: Gently lifts stubborn eye and lip makeup even those that are water-proof. It is also supposed be safe for contact lense wearers.

THE EXPERIENCE: They recommend saturating the cotton pad or ball and leaving on the eye for a few moments to dissolve the makeup I assume. Then remove makeup using downward strokes, then rinse with water.

THE VERDICT: Don't try this using toilet paper, bad idea and of course a no brainer unless you enjoy flecks of paper in your lashes. The cotton pad can't be beat with this formula.

This does get everything off, mind you the downward stroke thing is not that necessary, I find the upward stroke works better for me.

The result was a makeup free face albeit with a slight film akin to baby oil but not as greasy and very little irritation with the contacts.

MARKS: 9/10

PRICE: $21.50

Not just a cleanser

Continuing with the cleanser and make-up remover theme is another entry, this one from Lancome.



PRODUCT NAME: Galateis Clarte Gentle Clarifying and Cleansing Fluid Face and Eyes

PRODUCT CLAIM: This is a cleansing milk for the face and eyes. It's made with pineapple and papaya to help clarify the skin. It says in a a single step it will gently clean your skin leaving it soft and fresh.

THE EXPERIENCE: I followed the directions by applying it and using circular movements to get at the makeup, then removed it with cotton pads as suggested.

THE VERDICT: To be perfectly honest it is not a make-up remover per se so it doesn't do such a great job at getting the makeup off. It terms of cleansing the skin, I really couldn't tell. I don't know about you but I only feel like my skin is clean when there is nothing on it. This of course leaves a slight film so if that is not your idea of cleansing then, well you get the idea. Perhaps rubbing your face with some pineapple slices would be just as good not to mention smell sweeter.

MARKS: 5/10

PRICE: $38

Take it all away

Don't you hate it when you wake up in the morning only to realize that you have forgotten to remove your makeup from the day before? I can't count the times I have done that and it always seems to be when I've got a pound of it on. Eww what a horrible gunky mess. Not pretty.

So the easiest and quickest way to remove that pound of makeup is always welcomed. These are some I have tried.



PRODUCT NAME: Take It Away Total Makeup Remover

PRODUCT CLAIM: It quickly and gently removes every trace of makeup on the face even if it is long-wear and water-proof. It also rinses away easily with no greasy residue. It's also reccommended for contact lense wearers and that it has been opthalmologist tested.

THE EXPERIENCE: Well off the bat I have say it definitely takes off everything. It does an effective job even if you happen to be wearing water-proof mascara.

THE VERDICT: This make-up remover works well. A little goes a long way. I didn't need to use very much with each application and was very happy with the result. I wear contacts and didn't have any irritation using it while I was still wearing my contacts but you may get some of it on your lenses which gives everything that warm hazy look, temporarily of course. I do reccommend that you apply it twice in small amounts and massage it well to loosen up the makeup.

Also try rinsing your face if you want that really clean feel because no matter what they claim there is no such thing as a residue free feeling when using a lotion.

MARKS: 9/10

PRICE: $21