Monday, March 19, 2012

Back to Bare

Much like my makeup organisation, my skin care routine is fairly abysmal. I pretty much just cleanse and moisturise twice a day, morning and night. Every now and then I'll exfoliate and even less frequently, I'll put on a mask. I use this Dove Cleanser and Toner in One every day. I haven't tried any higher end brands but this one does the job for me. I've been using it for years and while I wouldn't recommend it for removing heavy makeup, it's sufficient for removing light, everyday makeup and leaves the skin feeling cleansed without any tightness or dryness. What I most love about it is that unlike Dove's Foaming Make Up Remover which stings like a mofo when I use it around the eye area, I can literally almost rub this into my eyes and I barely feel anything. No mean feat.



The Bioderma Créaline was something I had to get after discovering its cult status as a staple in the kit of makeup artists and amongst models. I first saw it in action in Lisa Eldridge's Makeup Removal video and was amazed that a cotton pad soaked in some of the solution could remove most of her heavy eye makeup (false eyelashes included) in one swipe. When I first tried it out, admittedly I wasn't really enthused by it. It worked fine, but I couldn't really see the fuss. Given that it's not cheap or readily available, I'd guess most people would use Créaline primarily as an eye makeup remover (as opposed to the rest of the face as well), since it makes sense to use better quality, gentler products on the most sensitive and delicate area. But in terms of effectiveness, I thought there were probably other less expensive and more accessible options that could perform just as well (for example, Neutrogena's Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover which I'd been using).

The more I used it though, the more I started to see its worth and the qualities about it that made it far superior to ordinary makeup removers. The micellar solution is basically like water that effortlessly dissolves makeup when you soak a cotton pad with it and hold it up to the eye area for a while. There's no smudging, smearing or oiliness. It's extremely gentle and non-drying, a lifesaver when the eye or the surrounding area is irritated, sore or otherwise in need of extra care. Really, I should probably be using this to remove my eye makeup everyday, period. If only it were a little more affordable and easier to get a hold of rather than having to order it online.

16 comments:

  1. Bioderma looks so good, I'm too impatient for it though, I wish they sold it in shops :(

    Laura xoxo

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  2. The Dove Cleanser and Toner sounds awesome! I've never really seen it around here before though. I usually stick to the drugstore when it comes to makeup removers -- really shouldn't be spending much money on something that takes things off!

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  3. I've not seen that Dove one before but I'd like to give it a go. As lovely as Bioderma seems to be, I don't have the money nor patience to get hold of it. :p x

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  4. you are blessed that you can keep your regimen simple and effective like that!
    i've used bioderma and absolutely loved it, but paying for the gigantic shipping wasn't enjoyable.;-/

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  5. wow I've never seen Dove facial care products before o_o interesting.

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  6. Thank you for this review, it was very well written! Hoe interesting that you discovered it's benefits after using it for a while. I understand why there is hype over this, I'm really bad when it comes to removing eye make-up because I rub my eyes with the cotton pad which irritates it and stretches the skin; I'm pretty sure my make-up remover works fine but i'm too lazy to wait a few seconds for it to dissolve my make-up. Too bad this bioderma is expensive, otherwise i would have given it a go :)

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  7. I was thinking of getting the Dove foaming make up remover but all of the reviews I've read said it stinged their eyes, which puts me off a bit. Your description of that Bioderma make up remover intrigues me, seems like a magic product!

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  8. oh! this is good! i been looking for a cleanser that actually removes make up. Been buying a bunch of random products but havent found out that removes my bb cream.

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  9. Like your blog & start following on GFC, hope you'll check mine & follow back!!! xoxo from Rome

    www.rockandfrock.com

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  10. Hi! First of all, I love the quality of your photos.. Do you mind if I ask you what camera you use? 'cause I am looking for a nice quality camera.. thinking of getting one on my bday! :) lols

    and uhh, I tried the Dove cleanser before.. I know that Dove products have gentle formula and is good for all skin types but when I tried their face wash my skin became so dry and started breaking out.. Hmm.. Maybe it's just my skin!

    xx

    Pascaley

    http://pscly.blogspot.com/

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    1. Oh no, that's too bad about the Dove cleanser making you break out :( I guess that's the thing with skin care, it's really personal and what works for some very likely won't for others. The camera these were taken with was a Nikon D40 - it's quite old and pretty sure it's been discontinued. It's just an entry-level DSLR but it's fun to shoot with and certainly serves my purposes for this blog, though I kind of want to buy a new camera too lol. And I'm in Sydney as well :)

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  11. and oooohh.. I saw some of your tags are Aussie brands.. are you in Australia? :) lol. I'm in Sydney right now :)

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  12. I love Bioderma but I too wish it was more easily to find and not expensive to order and ship!

    Zara
    x

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  13. I absolutely LOVE bioderma!Luckily enough it's easily available here in Italy

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  14. I've just started using the Dove 2 in 1 cleanser too- I like it! It's a good basic cleanser that's supremely affordable. Yay for cheap-and-good.

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  15. I've been really tempted to buy Bioderma, I'll just have to bite the bullet and order it!

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