Good Makeup removal and cleanser recommendations

last SG · 2005-03-24T10:58:46+00:00

For light make-up, ZA seems to do fine.

Honeybunz SG

Hi ladies,

U know of any good makeup remover and cleanser for combi-oily skin?

I would love to try this one.... but too expensive!!!

Shu Uemura

Small bottle about $70plus
Big bottle about $140+

Today I went to Fancl counter to try their cleansing oil. Just as good as Shu Uemura but a lot a lot cheaper.

Small bottle less than $20.
Big bottle about $30 plus.

http://www.fancl.com.sg/skincare/cleansing.html
The salesgirl tried it on my left hand. After she wipe off, my left hand appeared fairer and brighter than my right hand.

mistyblue SG

I think Fancl is ok. I had tried the tester but to me is a bit oily.
Although, biore also has one.. but I hate to test and have break outs...

coolger03 SG

i uses fancl or biore cleansing oil when i had mascara on...
cos the usual cleansing milk i uses can't clean off the waterproof mascara that i used... only cleansing oil can dissolve them...

Faye Valentine SG

i've tried Helena Rubenstein, Chanel, Bobbi brown, Clinque, Clarins, Kose, Estee Lauder, shishedo

All abt the same, just different price. But i prefer Estee Lauder's eye make up remover. Its mild and really gentle on my delicate eyes.

Currently i am using Biotherm Face make up remover and Kose eye make up remover. Cheap and good enough.

Anyway, i tried using Loreal's eye make up mover. And after one month, i realise theres little bubbles on my eye area. So, if u have very sensitive skin, maybe you might want to aviod using that. Especially those eye make up remover that is oil based.

mistyblue SG

Ok agree .. I also had those bumps on eye now.. Wanted to get rid of them...
Thanks for the tip!

Currently used almond milk to remove, I think korres has but I got mine from beautician .. quite ex. Not worth. Cause I can get the same thing in Chinatown at one third the price because of bulk purchase.

Faye Valentine SG

yea, maybe shouldn't apply mascara too often. Coz u need those oil based make up remover to remove that thoroughly. Very Happy

Steph84 SG

But waterproof mascara can only be removed by oil-based eye makeup remover right... i also got abit of bubbles!! but i didn't know its from the remover leh.... Sad

Anyway, i using the Missha oil-based make up remover for face now... not bad.. less oily than the Fancl one....

Anyone tried She Uemura one b4??? can comment? Smile

Mr Chumpa Woompa SG

Hmmmm... Been using Comodynes for the past year or so... Wet tissues. Smile It's quite good... the tissues are really wet (and not drydrywet like some other brands). I can't tell how well exactly it cleanses, but should be quite well bah, since it doesn't worsen my skin condition. Plus... this brand was recommended by some makeup artist who does makeup for celebrities... can't remember who. Confused

FireIce SG

pls refer to this thread
http://www.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&thread_id=73171

pqr SG

i know of a makeup remover brand, artistry that offer 90 days money back gaurantee if you use less than 20%.

Price is $33.80 for 125 ml

This light cleansing lotion deep cleanses, without leaving your face feeling oily.

Allergy and dermatologically tested, Gentle Action Make-up remover is formulated for all skin types.

Or

$26.40 for 120 ml. This is purely eyes and lips remover only.

Specially fortified with specially selected extracts, humectants, and emollients which leaves eyelashes supple and conditioned and lips feeling moisturised.

Ophthalmologist, Dermatologist and allergy tested, Eye and Lip Make-up Remover is gentle for use by contact lens wearers and all skin types.

choco B SG

I like cleansing oils because they clean really well.

I'm using the Shu Uemura cleansing oil for oily skin now. Bought the small bottle for $50+. (May be different size from Honeybunz's description?) Cleans thoroughly. Has a mild peppermint smell. Hurts the eyes if it gets in contact with eyes.

Before this I used Ipsa cleansing oil. There's only 1 oil for all types of skin. Cleans well too. No scent. Gentle on the eyes. Small bottle costs $40+, for more quantity than Shu (I think 10ml more) .

Comparatively, I think performance wise these two brands are on par. Perhaps Shu feels less oily after you wash off with water.... but they're almost the same. Ipsa is more economical.

I didn't know about the bubbles around the eyes from using oil cleanser, but these two products don't give me this problem. After using a cleansing oil, I use a normal cleanser.

Oil cleansers may be pricey but they go a long way, at least 2-3 months worth of product in a small bottle. So I think they're still worth it.

Steph84 SG

I always got this feeling that those makeup remover wipes cannot effectively clean away all my foundation.... is it true or i think too much??? Confused

YA.YA SG

Try nu skin. Quite good, i swear by their products.

sunny_day SG

i tried Biore cleansing oil before.. not too bad.. but its not that efficient when comes to waterproof mascara.. i've switched to Za makeup remover gel.. i feel that Za is better than Biore Wink But for waterproof mascara, i still need to apply more remover gel.. I bought a waterproof eye and lip makeup remover from Missha (Korea brand) the day before... its gd!!! and its only $7.90! cheap and gd! Very Happy

sunny_day SG

yes it is true.. even tho its convenient, but its not as effective as a cleanser, or a makeup remover gel.. i've tried using makeup remover wipes (nivea visage) before... they are bad.... clogged my pores... Crying or Very sad i've got more n more breakouts and blackheads... then, i switched to cleanser and makeup remover gel... my face is so much clearer now... i usually use makeup remover gel to remove my makeup, then, use oil cleanser. after that, i use facial foam, followed by toner... always use a toner.. as it helps to clean away dirts inside the pores Wink

Honeybunz SG

I don't exactly like the nuskin cleanser. But I really love their masks (mud and firming). They are really the best masks in market. (In the past I have also used SKII, Estee Lauder, Clarins, Loreal, Nivea, H2O etc).

I am actually using the Herbalife cleanser. never heard before? Many ppl only know them for slimming and health stuff. My friend went to USA, so I "dong pang" her to buy for me in their LA office. Quite good. Somemore quite cheap also. .... Need to use a bit only (pump out about 10 cent coin size), can clean all traces of makeup.

But then, they don't sell in Singapore, too bad. Also, they might stop this range completely. So I think no chance for me to replenish. So now going around exploring other brands.

Likely going into Fancl one. Tried SKII cleanser before (the sample size). Every SKII users swear by it. But I find it so so.

BabyLover SG

i find the Fancl not bad... i tried their facial powder wash n the toner.. pretty gd to use Wink

invaild SG

I think Forever Living Products cleanser is great. It cleanse well…

Honeybunz SG

Ya, though I've not heard of FL cleanser, I guess all the MLM products are generally quite good, cuz with the money they save from not advertising, they invest on product R & D .

Honeybunz SG

Actually last time I was quite skeptical about Fancl one, cuz I always believe their products are full of artificial stuff and chemicals. But I change my mind after ppl recommend in another Lady's forum and after I tried the tester.