Yes to Cucumbers Soothing Facial Towelettes!

While on vacation I had forgotten to bring along my usual wipes and makeup remover so I ended up picking up a pack of Yes to Cucumbers Soothing Hypoallergenic Facial Towelettes since i've heard so much about this product for such a long time.

I finally decided, why not?!

I actually quite like a lot about this product but there is a bit I don't really like as well.

Here's my review:

Packaging:
I absolutely love buying wipes because I love how the packaging feels in my hands. Sort of crinkly, but like a parcel. I really love the packaging for this product because it's not the typical wipe packaging. It does have the little plastic sticker covering the opening to ensure that the wipes stay moist, but it also has a sort of plastic lid over the top of that. It's a nice change from what i'm used to. I know other brands have this plastic lid feature as well.

Price:
At $6USD per pack of 30, it's not a horrible price. Definitely more expensive than the wipes I usually use but it's not crazy expensive at all.

Quality:
The wipes are quite thick, very durable. You don't need to rub it to pieces on your face either.

Smell:
They pretty much....smell like...cucumbers. Not everyone will appreciate this scent though, since I didn't at first.

Effectiveness:
These wipes are AMAZING at removing makeup. I can see why so many girls have raved about them! You don't need to press into your skin much and takes half the effort of most wipes. I think their power can be compared to a MAC wipe. Wipes however, never remove ALL of your makeup but some, like this one, do a great job of cleaning up (followed by a cleansing brush or face wash etc). They take off most of my makeup in one go.
Now, onto the "soothing" part. Initially it was cooling and soothing on my skin. It really made my skin feel fresh. I guess it's hypoallergenic because I didn't get hives, break out or turn red. HOWEVER, after about 1 minute my entire face was ON FIRE. My whole face felt as though it was burning. Like how it feels when you get sever sunburn and can't move a muscle in your face. This went away after about 15 minutes, but the fact that it even happened (not once, but every single time I use the wipes) just troubled me.

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VERDICT:

I wanted to like them soooo bad! They're effective, they don't smell bad, the quality is wonderful, packaging is great, price is affordable BUT the burning...I mean, that's not supposed to happen!

Nevermind I'm forcing myself to use out the entire pack (granted my reaction is only temporary and not severe in terms of break outs etc) but I don't think I'll be repurchasing.

I would say to try it for its effectiveness, and the fact that a lot of people don't have this reaction but I won't be spending my cash to burn my face (now that I know it affects me this way).

Has this happened to any of you?

Nostalgia! Pond's!!

Do you remember your mother or grandmother using this on their faces or on your face??

I was browsing in a pharmacy and i spotted it! I haven't seen or heard of anyone using this anymore. It's $21ttd for a small bottle and about $41ttd for the large bottle. I remember the days when i used to do ballet and tap shows and plays, and mummy would smear this on my face and wipe it off to take off the zillion layers of makeup. I know that some countries do not sell Pond's cold cream anymore, or they are very rarely seen. It's been said to be the secret to why your elders have such great skin. It deep cleans, removes makeup and moisturizes :) The only down side is the smell. It's sort of like citronella but not really :s Some people like how it smells, i like how it smells because it reminds me of when i was a little one. This was a staple in my house, at shows etc! Now it's nowhere to be seen, people have forgotten about it because there are so many products out on the market that "remove makeup, clean and moisturize". This is the old fashioned cult makeup remover and cleanser and some people still swear by it. Makeup artists in Paris and New York, when asked what they use to take off makeup and clean the skin, they say Pond's Cold Cream!! :| Not Laura Mercier, not Benefit...nothing expensive and complicated...but simple and affordable. Something that has been relied on for DECADES.

I however would not recommend just slathering it on and wiping it off to take off makeup and not washing off your face afterwards, as some people do that. I would tissue it off and rinse my face with warm water because Pond's Cold Cream, if anyone can remember, is VERY moisturizing, and depending on your skin type it may feel or be a bit too thick and "oily" (for lack of a better term). It really does leave your skin feeling soft and smooth and it gets off stubborn mascara!! People complain that it just smears the makeup everywhere...well the cleansing milks and makeup removers and baby oil i have tried all smear your makeup, you just need to tissue it off properly and not just expect to wipe and have it all disappear and stick to a most likely over absorbed tissue or cotton. GOSH. Some people even keep it in a cool place so that when they put it on it's very refreshing!

I got so excited when i saw it i just had to tell/remind people about it :)

FLASHBACK!!

Essential! Makeup Cleansing Tissues by Absolute!

Last summer my hubby and his entire family took me with them to Orlando and Miami for vacation.
The night before the flight we all took a trip to SuperPharm (our local walgreens/cvs) to get travel sized stuff and just random essentials for the plane ride and to use during our stay.
I didn't want to take my Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Milk with me since it's a really big bottle and i just wanted something quick.
I was browsing the isles and saw a green pack of wipes which kind of looked like Garnier :s When i looked closer they were makeup cleansing wipes by Absolute. It was around $29ttd for a pack of 30 wipes. They came in variations (green tea, cucumber and vitamin E). I picked up the Green Tea one and decided i'll give it a try.
I must say....I LOVE IT! It's super affordable and it's great for removing makeup or just using it to have your face feeling clean and refreshed.
The wipes are thick and soft and very very moist!
It takes off your makeup in seconds, though it takes a little more effort to remove the Paint Pots. They're extremely gentle and i have sensitive skin and had absolutely no reaction. It leaves your skin feeling fresh and moisturized. It's great!!!
It takes off everything, is gentle, thick, moist, you only really need one wipe, great for travelling, it's inexpensive and great for sensitive skin!!
Just thought i would share with you!

xx