Biotherm Biocils Make-up Remover Gel

So this is a makeup remover that is used on its own, without needing to rinse it off. It states on the back that it can be used on gentle skin and with contact lenses. It is a gel, but it's still very fluid.

I started using this in the evenings to replace my Clean & Clear astringent toner. I used the Clean & Clear twice a day (at morning and at night) mostly to take off excess dirt and makeup (because  nothing apparently will help my spots). I'm only using the Biotherm Biocils in the evening to get the rest of my makeup off, since it's not an astringent.

As a cleanser and makeup remover it works really well, better than the Clean and Clear (which isn't technically a remover but it does the same thing). And it is super gentle on the skin and eyes. I am one of those who wears contacts and sometimes a cleanser will gum them up. This doesn't do that, but you still need to wash it out if it gets in your eyes. 

The only complaint I have with it is that I need so much to get the job done. If it's just the eyes I'm focusing on it's not so bad, but between my skin and the cotton pad it seems to disappear. So I'm going through it crazy fast. For that reason alone I don't thing I'll repurchase, but it's good for the interim! 

Biotherm Biosource Toning Lotion and Pure-fect Skin Cleanser

Starting off with the Biosource Instant Hydration Toning Lotion, I have nothing but good things to say about this! You don't need a lot to cover the face and hydrate it. And it does hydrate so well! I like it better than a moisturizer, which leaves my face feeling oily and tends to make it break out. My skin feels clean, refreshed, and not weighed down by more product. I tend to use it the most after I use an astringent toner, which dries out my face while removing oil, and it never causes any stinging or burning. 

I do not get along as well with the Pure-fect Anti-shine Purifying Cleansing Gel. I think that it's cool that it is supposed to have anti-bacterial properties, but my skin tends to break out more when I'm using it. And it leaves my skin feeling shiny and a bit raw. It also tends to cause a bit of burning, which may be the anti-bacterial properties. For some reason it seems to take a lot of product to get me skin clean too. And to top it off, it has a perfumed scent that I am not down with in my makeup. It seems like it would be good for tougher, less sensitive skin, and maybe more oily skin types.

Reversa Cleansing Micellar Solution

This is the Reversa Cleansing Micellar Solution for sensitive face and eyes.

I found that this lives up to the claim of working for sensitive skin. There is no redness or burning sensation left by this product. On the other hand I need a lot to get the job done. I usually end up using another cleanser along with it. To be fair I do wear heavy black liner for a cat eye most days so it may work amazing for a light makeup look. I like the fact that it isn't oily at all, it just needs to be more potent!

Products Post: Clean & Clear

Recently I've been trying out a couple of Clean & Clear products and thought I would share my thoughts. 

The first is the pore perfecting cleanser:

It has a bit of a perfume scent to it and for a cleanser it has the texture of a moisturizer - silky and smooth. But it does leave my face clean. I've been using it in the morning and before bed for about a month now. As I said it does work well as a cleanser, but I haven't noticed a huge amount of difference in my pores and I'm still breaking out. And it takes quite a rinse to remove all the product. So good, but not great. 

The second is the deep cleaning astringent for sensitive skin:

I've been using it morning and night for about two weeks now. It goes on nicely and it has a bit of a medical smell. It says it's an astringent (treats and prevents pimples) as well as a toner. It says it's step two in the Clean & Clear step method. You put it on after you wash your face, up to three times a day. It leaves my face a bit dry so I sometimes put on another moisturizing toner on after. Although I haven't seen a huge difference in my face, my neck and chest have cleared up quite a bit. So I'm going to continue to use it and see what happens.