TAKE YOUR DAY OFF WITH CLINIQUE CLEANSING BALM;NOT MAKEUP WIPES.

TAKE YOUR DAY OFF WITH CLINIQUE CLEANSING BALM;NOT MAKEUP WIPES.

Clinique take the day off cleansing balm, is a product that is raved about in the beauty industry.  It’s been around for a while but for some unknown reason, I had never tried it until now. Last quarter of 2016, I attended the launch of a new Sephora store; I got a beautiful canvas bag with little skincare samples and in it was this cute little lavender jar. I took it home and as usual I couldn’t wait to try every item out so I popped open this little jar, scooped out this balm and massaged what I could only described as creamy goodness, I was hooked! It removed every trace of makeup I had on and left my skin feeling clean and prepped.

 

CLINIQUE TAKE THE DAY OFF CLEANSING BALM (CLAIM)

A lightweight makeup remover that goes on as a balm to milk to melt away all traces of make up.

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE: a non-greasy moisturizing Ester with good readability and good solvency properties

SAFFLOWER OIL: It is hydrating to the skin, it is a non-comedogenic raw material obtained from the plants seeds

CAPRYLIC /CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE: an emollient with good spreading properties it promotes penetration and does not leave visible traces of oiliness on the skin.

PRICE $29

HOW TO USE IT

PM

I use it as my first cleanse to take off make up or oil/dirt from the day. I scoop about a dime size balm, massage it on my skin making sure to go from my neck up to my eyes and thoroughly spreading the balm turned oil at this point. I then take a little warm water in my palm and massage my skin which emulsifies (changes into a milky substance) the oil. Finally, I use a warm face cloth to wipe off the substance, leaving my skin prepped and ready for my second cleanse.

AM

In the AM, I follow the process to cleanse my face the only difference is I don’t have makeup on so I don’t have to worry about cleansing twice. 

HOW LONG DID I TEST THE PRODUCT?

September 2016 to January 2017

FRAGRANCE

Unscented

SKIN TYPE

All skin types and all ethnicities

PACKAGING

It comes in a lavender plastic jar with a screw on top. It is very secure and I did not have issues with spills. My preference is usually a pump dispenser which Clinique has a take the day of cleansing milk may be a better alternative for me but I would have to test it out and get back to you

REPURCHASE: Yes, I just bought another jar.

RATING

5/5

CONCLUSION

Pro

  • It loves the texture. It is smooth, spreads easily, pretty much feel like butter on your skin.

  • Take make up off better than using make up wipes

  • It does not leave your skin feeling greasy instead your skin feels slightly moisturized

  • It does not sting, burn or irritated your skin.

  • Price: more affordable than other balms

  • Personally, love the fact that it is fragrance free, which leaves less room for skin irritation to fragrance or essential oils.

  • No negative reaction to this product. It did not break me out or leave any irritation on my skin.

  • A little goes a long way so this balm could last you a long time.

  • It is available wherever there is a Clinique stand which is pretty much worldwide


Cons

  • None for now. I plan to review the take the day off cleansing milk in a pump dispenser so until then the verdict is out on which packaging is better.


Have a great weekend

 

 

Bebe


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