Product Recommendations

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CLEANSERS

Type Skin Type Pros/Cons Expensive Cheap
Bar Soap Oily, tough skin PROS:
Cleans thoroughly


CONS:
Cleans too thoroughly; Can be overly drying and irritating
Foaming

(Cream or Gel)		 Oily PROS:
Cleans thoroughly; Lasts a long time; Feels good while washing because of all the bubbles


CONS:
Can be too drying; May not remove makeup well
Non- Foaming


(Cetaphil- type cleansers or lotions)		 Dry, sensitive PROS:
Gentle; Light; Good as morning cleaners or cleansers for days you don’t wear makeup and/or sunscreen


CONS:
Doesn’t remove makeup and/or sunscreen well; May leave a film
Cleansing Balms

(Cream or Oil)		 All skin types PROS:
Not stripping; Removes makeup, sunscreen, and waterproof products well


CONS:
Feels oily or greasy; Leaves a film; May make oily skin oilier
Micellar

(Cleansing Waters)		 All skin types, esp. dry and sensitive PROS:
Cleans without using water; Very gentle; Does not strip skin; Removes makeup and sunscreen


CONS:
Have to use a lot of product to remove makeup and/or sunscreen; Tissuing off can be irritating for some people; Feels weird to not wash face with water; May leave a film
Cleansing Oils All skin types PROS:
Removes makeup, sunscreen, and other waterproof items; Rinses off with water; Helps improve complexion because of "likes dissolve likes"


CONS:
May be drying; May cause breakouts; Must apply on dry skin with dry hands; Can make eyes cloudy if you get some into your eyes; Cheap in Asia (found easily in drugstores), harder to find in the US



Last updated: February 27, 2011


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