I am a gal who: has very little free time, can have jenky skin, loves potions and is nearing her mid-thirties. These powers combined have left me needing something nicer than bar soap for my face but something simpler than a “cleansing system.”
Browsing the store one afternoon, I found these: Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Cleansing Pads.
I know Aveeno is a trusted brand and frequently mentioned in Allure’s Best of Beauty line-up.
There are 28 pads in each container. One side of the pad is smooth and soft, the other side is textured for light exfoliating. The “clear complexion” claim comes from the pads containing 2% salicylic acid as well as natural soy. Salicylic acid can be great for rejuvenating skin in that it helps sloughs off dead skin cells and extra oils which can in turn cause breakouts.
The Aveeno site touts these pads as “hypoallergenic, oil-free, soap-free…gentle enough for everyday use and sensitive skin.”
I’ve used these pads for a week and am very happy with them.
Pros:
They remove my waterproof mascara.
The textured side is great for exfoliating and not at all irritating like the Buff Puff of yesteryear.
They’re easy.
They smell pretty good.
Cons:
They’re not high foaming. I like foam.
Skin is tick dry afterwards. I’m chalking this up to the salicylic acid.
All in all, I’m going to keep using these. I know this product isn’t alone on the market–it has many companions in the easy-wiping-easy-cleaning-easy-makeup-removal market. But I think Aveeno did a good job on the product and they’re worth the money.
Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Cleansing Cloths, $7.29 for 28, available at most major retailers and Drugstore.com.
Rachel*
I will have to try these! I am on a cleansing system, but there are some nights that I just don’t have the energy to take the three minutes for all the products. Just want make up off now. Thinking these will make a good back up system.
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