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Zoaie on 5/16/2013 5:50:00 PM more reviews by Zoaie

Age: 36-43   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

My skin has always been pretty sensitive, and now as I've grown older, and am now living in a different climate than I used to, my skin has become extremely dry, and dull. This has made me rethink my entire skin care routine. I read the glowing reviews of this on Sephora.com and decided to purchase the small $3 bottle to give it a try. My idea was to use this instead of washing my face with a regular cleanser once in awhile, to help keep my skin from getting stripped and dried out further. Well, I've used this a few times now, both to remove makeup, and to just clean/freshen my face, and I am really happy with the results! It's very mild, I don't notice any scent, and it leaves my face really clean and not the least bit dried out. I don't feel any oily residue after I use it so, I never rinse my face afterward. I will more than likely purchase a larger bottle of this, once I run out, and even use it to replace the Olay wet facial cloths that I sometimes use.

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melanieeatsghosts on 5/14/2013 6:54:00 PM more reviews by melanieeatsghosts

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I'm okay with it not removing waterproof makeup - I have the waterproof makeup remover from that.. However it does do a fantastic job of removing my foundation & whatever face makeup I have on without making my face feel tight or dry. I usually rinse off after I use it, so I have absolutely no complaints. This is a fabulous makeup remover :)

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smashlers on 5/14/2013 5:50:00 PM more reviews by smashlers

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

Pros:
- removes foundation and most eye makeup
- pleasant smell
- pump is great and makes it easy to use
- great for sensitive skin and eyes (no burning my eyes)
- great for travelling (one bottle removes face and eye makeup)

Cons:
- may not remove some waterproof eye makeup
- I would suggest rinsing after because it does make your skin feel oily after

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lillyrowan on 5/6/2013 8:26:00 PM more reviews by lillyrowan

Age: 56 & Over   Skin: Very Dry, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Curly   Eyes: Blue    

This is a nice makeup remover. Is it perfect? Probably not for everyone. I find it takes off all my face makeup including a cream foundation very well. I don't wear a ton of mascara and it gets it off nicely. It has (to me) a pleasant scent (and I am usually sensitive to that). The bottle says that you do not have to rinse off, but if you do not, your (my) face is sticky. I too hope that Sephora does not discontinue this product. Compared to other similar products, it is a steal.

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ouiyhoo on 5/6/2013 8:16:00 PM more reviews by ouiyhoo

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

First of all, this thing is such a steal! Additionally, it cleanses my face gently with a couple of wipes. (I use sunscreen, concealor and loose powder) Plus, i use a foam afterwards. So far, it hasn't broken me out, yet it kinda helps reduce my now and then pimples! Love!

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hydra101 on 4/24/2013 8:49:00 PM more reviews by hydra101

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

Triple action - not so much! This will not remove eye make up at all! You will have mascara the next day for sure. But if you don't care about it removing make up, it does feel good - not drying at all which I like and need. Would I buy this again? Not if I can find something else. So if I don't care about eye make up removal, I do like this. But is there a cleanser that does that? Without stinging etc ? I'm not so sure.

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materialface on 4/16/2013 1:32:00 PM more reviews by materialface

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I always repurchase the sephora waterproof eye makeup remover, and this cleanser water is beside it everytime i grab it. So this weekend I decided to try the travel sized version.

- I love the refreshing and subtle scent. Its verrrrry nice!
- I'm such a sucker for packaging, and the packaging for the cleansing water & oil/makeup remover are so cute and ideal for traveling.
- it really does remove my face and eye makeup. I end up using 2-3 cotton pads though but thats not the product's fault.
- I think I'm going to stop using makeup remover wipes after trying this.
- try this out if you haven't already! affordable and GREAT for travel. $7 for the small size.

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Littlemango on 3/25/2013 4:25:00 AM more reviews by Littlemango

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Black, Straight   Eyes: Brown    

I got oily skin and it removes all traces of my foundation well except waterproof eyemakeup. I also using the waterproof eye makeup remover to complete my cleansing routine.

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beautyjunkie2012 on 3/14/2013 10:21:00 PM more reviews by beautyjunkie2012

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Dark   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Even after I use this to remove my mascara I still find residual mascara as I wash my face. Its OK but not earth shattering. Back to the drawing board and the search continues for a great make-up remover.

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princessjesskimo on 2/7/2013 11:24:00 PM more reviews by princessjesskimo

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other, Fair   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

I was trying make on in Sephora a few weeks ago and the back of my hand quickly became a big mess with eye liner, lipstick, foundation etc. I saw this bottle on the make up artist table and grabbed it not thinking much.

It was fanstastic. It's the most effective remover I have ever used.

It removes make up really easily. Eye makeup comes off in pretty much a single wipe. I always do a quick do over with another pad to pick up any residual make up and rarely is there any left over.

It does leave bit of a sticky feel so I just rinse my face off afterwards.

I'm from Australia so it's hard to get Sephora products- but I would definitely buy again.

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2boymama on 1/29/2013 7:16:00 PM more reviews by 2boymama

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I went to Sephora for a makeover and the artist used this one me. Let me say I'm glad she did! I bought the smaller and bigger bottle! I have oily/acne prone/sensitive skin and this doesn't irritate my skin at all! It has a nice light scent to it too! I used to hate washing my face at the end of the day but now I look forward to it because of this product. I hope they don't discontinue this.

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littlehousebigvacation on 12/31/2012 11:05:00 PM more reviews by littlehousebigvacation

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

Let me start with... I hope the don't discontinue this, the Sephora brand tends to do that. This is a really nice, affordable cleansing water. Removes all traces of make-up and lazy nights I don't rinse it off. Most nights I do a 2nd wash with Dove soap but, I don't think is necessary. I'm on my 2nd bottle. I bought the smaller bottle the 1st time around with the pump on top, the bigger bottle comes with a regular pump, I prefer the latter.

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*TOP REVIEWER* ChaseSpearing on 12/31/2012 3:58:00 PM more reviews by ChaseSpearing

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Green    

This is one of maybe 3 of my absolute favorite skincare products. I used cleansing wipes for probably 2 years to take off my makeup at night and they worked okay but they just didn't seem to be all that effective and they never really got EVERYTHING off.

Then I switched the the Sonia Kashuk makeup remover. It broke me out horridly. It's one of those two part removers that has oil in it which my face DID NOT like.

I was buying something at Sephora a couple months back and they had little baby sizes of this cleansing water so I decided to pick it up, if it didn't work I would only be set back like 6 bucks.

I was wearing a TON of makeup that day and I wasn't expecting it to work. BOY WAS I WRONG. My super long wear foundation, waterproof mascara, and dark eyeshadow came off SUPER easily and with minimal pulling.

I buy the big jugs that are like 20 bucks that come with a standard pump and soak a cotton pad for each eye and two for my face if I'm wearing a lot of makeup. If it's a lighter makeup day for me one pad for both eyes and one for my face works perfect.

This stuff also smells AMAZING, kinda rosey? It also doesn't leave a sticky feeling to my face so I don't have to worry about it clogging my pores if I just go to bed afterwards.

LOVE THIS STUFF.

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*TOP REVIEWER* mulletoftruth on 12/27/2012 2:30:00 PM more reviews by mulletoftruth

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Other    

I've been using cleansing water as my nightly makeup remover/skin cleanser for a year or two now, and was hoping that this would be a good (and less expensive) alternative to my HG, Koh Gen Do Spa Water.


Alas, while it's quite a bit cheaper, I don't like it nearly as well. It has a detergent-y scent and is a bit harsh. It's kind of irritating on my eyes and doesn't remove makeup or clean as well as other brands I've used. I had to use a ton of it and rub really hard to get all my makeup off, and even then it's not 100% effective (plus my skin is kind of harshed out afterward.) It also leaves a residue behind, which I'm not fond of.


Bottom line: it's not the worst, but there are better products on the market. (Caudalie makes one that's nice and is easier to find than Koh Gen Do.)


As far as the packaging, Sephora sells these pump dispensers online (the kind that houses makeup remover et al at the stations throughout the store.) I bought one and decant my KGD Spa Water into it, and I agree, the packaging is great. I also find that I end up using much less product that way as it dispenses just what I need and is easier to control.

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*TOP REVIEWER* luisajames on 12/27/2012 2:56:00 AM more reviews by luisajames

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm   Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

this makeup remover is relatively inexpensive and easily accessible. i love both sizes available, both have great packaging, the large size being a 13.5 pump dispenser bottle. i use this with large cotton rounds and use one to remove the initial makeup and a second round to pick up any residue left behind. it removes makeup very well and doesn't leave my dry skin tight. the only downside is the scent. it's a little strong, but not unbearable. i really prefer and unscented cleansing water, but this is the best i've found that doesn't cost too much.

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*TOP REVIEWER* signemarie on 5/12/2012 1:52:00 PM more reviews by signemarie

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

Love this! Reminds me a lot of Biodermas Crealine, only with a better dispenser. In France, Biodermas Crealine is cheaper, but this is a nice substitute. Takes all my MU off with no tugging and doesn't sting my skin even though I am sensitive to lots of products. Love that it contains no parabens, oils or sulphates. My kind of MU remover.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Beautyy on 3/5/2012 4:28:00 PM more reviews by Beautyy

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

I used this once & never picked it up again. My skin was on fire after using it. I turned completely red, my skin felt dry & gross & just burned for days. Maybe there is something in it that I reacted to, I don't know. I have it up for swaps for anyone who enjoys it :)

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*TOP REVIEWER* SuzanneDee on 3/5/2012 3:53:00 PM more reviews by SuzanneDee

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily, Tan, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Black    

PROS:
Cheaper than the MAC and Nars ones.
Not oily, no alcohol.
Clever dispenser. Flip open the cap, press cotton pad down on the pump and use. You only need one hand.
Never stings. I sometimes use it with my lenses on.
Takes off primer, corrector, concealer, eyeshadow, liner and mascara without tugging. But I do have to keep the cotton pad on each eye for 20 seconds.
No greasy afterfeel. No dryness.
Contains no parabens or sulfates or other things I'm supposed to worry about. Honestly i haven't a clue as to what parabens do.
Apparently doesn't require you to rinse after. But what pig is going to take MU off and not even do a water rinse after?
CONS:
Smells funny.
Runs out real fast.
Takes a while to completely take off waterproof liner and waterproof mascara.
Leaves a tell-tale sticky feel. So you do need a toner, despite it's claims of cleanse-and-go
OVERALL:
I love it. It's cheap, efficient, convenient and gentle. I tone and rinse anyway so the cons aren't that much of a concern. I just hope I love it as much when the hot, humid summer rolls around. My skin behaves best in winter, but summers are the true test for products like these.

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monica07 on 1/18/2012 1:53:00 PM more reviews by monica07

Age: 44-55   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Takes off all my makeup beautifully and gently. LOVE the dispenser! A real treat and a lot less expensive to the similar product by Lancome.

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ktbeta on 5/11/2010 more reviews by ktbeta

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I returned this to Sephora after 1 use because the smell was disgusting. Maybe I had a bad bottle, but it basically smelled rancid and I couldn't bear to apply it to my face. Had to wash after using just to get rid of the smell and gross feeling on my skin.

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