I decided to give these a go after reading the reviews on here. I am someone who wears make up at least six days a week, and often heavy make-up and eyeshadow, so I was going through packets of cotton pads for make up removal constantly which was getting expensive AND wasteful. Firstly, these are priced very reasonably, at $16.99 RRP for 3 pads, it is not a huge initial cost to get these, and quickly works out cheaper than me spending $4 on cotton pads every 3 weeks or so.
The pads come in a simple pink cardboard box with typical Garnier packaging. The three pads are all white on one side, and a gorgeous pastel pink on the other side. They are very fluffy and extremely soft to touch. One pad is enough to remove an entire face of make up, which means you only need one out of the three clean at one time, which is good if you are using these daily. The pads don't absorb the make up remover too much, so you end up using less remover than you would need to use with cotton pads. These are so soft and gentle and it makes removing makeup a much easier process, especially eye make up, without having to rub and pull at the skin. My only constructive feedback is it would be good to have one side of the pads be a bit stiffer, as I want a sturdier pad for when removing eyemakeup as that requires the application of a bit more force to remove it. These do not stain either, when finished using one I simply wash it in hot water with soap and leave to dry overnight on the windowsill, and will use another pad from the packet the next day if my previous one has not dried. Then I chuck them in the washing machine once a week for a deeper clean. I am impressed that waterproof mascara, lipstick and eye shadow immediately rinses out of this and there is no staining. In the past I have been turned off from reusable pads as they would stain immediately and be hard to wash. These are quick to dry too, so there's virtually no downsides to this product. Overall, I have been converted to these and will never purchase cotton pads again. I end up saving money in the long run by not having to repurchase cotton pads, using less remover, and it removers my make up quick with no single use waste!
I don’t often use pads to wash my face - usually flannels. I try and reduce my waste but I love the thought of something that can be used and washed that’s soft enough for the face so these were so appealing.
They are so soft to use and gentle enough for every day. They aren’t super soft, they have just enough abrasiveness to help remove makeup.
They wash well I’ve used them a fair amount now and they look pretty good still, despite all the mascara I have wiped onto them.
It’s amazing how effective they are. I use them with my cleansers or my micellar Water and they have been great at removing my makeup which is the main thing I wanted them for. I wouldn’t say they are hugely exfoliating but if you want something to remove makeup these are a great bet.
One packs been enough for me I do wash in between uses.
Highly recommended for trying to reduce your waste if you don’t use flannels. Will be nice to take these away on holiday too where I usually take disposable wipes.