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Corin123 on 8/12/2012 2:58:00 PM more reviews by Corin123

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

These are the only facial cloths my sesitive, acne prone skin agrees with. Leaves my skin clean, hydrated and really smooth. However, I still do need to rinse with water to avoid clogged pores.

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*TOP REVIEWER* starrysim on 3/13/2009 4:10:00 PM more reviews by starrysim

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I prefer the regular Daily Facials. These ones are too stiff and scratchy. I thought the rougher side would be good for taking makeup off, but it's just too abrasive. They do lather well though (the trick is to use LESS water, not more)

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calikitten118 on 9/7/2008 1:35:00 AM more reviews by calikitten118

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

i used to use these in the beginning of high school... and my skin never had looked better. i stopped using them because i had ran out of my abundance of free samples. well fast forward 8 years, i'm having terrible breakouts from going off the pill, and my skin is just ugly and a mess and makes me want to cry. i remember these little gems, how many compliments i got on my skin when i used them, and went out to buy them. i cut them into 4ths (always had before, one is WAY too big, half would be okay, but when 1/4 is enough why wouldn't you!?!?) and have been using them morning and night for the past week and have been SO HAPPY with how they're working. i have had not a single breakout this week, and almost every old blemish is healing and going away. my skin tone is evening out, the texture is smoothing out (i had blocked pores on my cheeks from god knows what- they had never been there before, but they're gone now!) and my skin feels soft, healthy, and supple. i am so so so glad i came back to these. i used to exfoliate daily (if not twice daily) with a scrub like apricot scrub or queen helene oatmeal and honey, and while the QH scrub was really gentle, i think they still were too much for my skin. However, without exfoliating, my skin felt rough and dirty, my nose would feel disgusting and skin would build up. i have not used those scrubs all week, just these cloths, and my skin feels amazing. i scrub all over with the exfoliating side, then the smooth side feels like a little present over my skin. they do have a fragrance but it doesn't irritate or bother me so who cares? i've used them twice a day for a week and will for probably another week or so til my skin looks perfect then drop down to just once a day, but honestly, for this price i could afford to use them twice a day forever. HG HG HG!

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*TOP REVIEWER* overweighty on 5/8/2008 10:24:00 PM more reviews by overweighty

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

meh - not impressed. First, I can't get this to lather at all! I feel like I got some "dud" cloths - I've tried wetting them alot or only just a little and it doesn't seem to matter. Second, the texture is just too harsh for my sens. skin, even on the gentler side. Won't repurchase.

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methodigal on 4/28/2008 9:35:00 PM more reviews by methodigal

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily, Dark, Warm   Hair: Brown, Kinky, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Love, love, love this product. I've been a loyal user of these cleansing cloths for about five years. I was surprised by some of the nagative reviews, but everyones skin is different. To save money, I cut them in half and use a whole cloth in the evening to remove makeup and a half cloth for my morning wash. They completely remove makeup and are great for my skin. The exfoliating side is a big plus. Daily facials are a staple in my skin care routine. Fab-O product!

BIG UPDATE:

ARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHH! Why did Olay change this product? The cloths are now softer and less "ridgid." The product revamp removed the "rough" side of the cloth and replaced it with these sickle-like half moon exfoliators. The cloths now lack the great exfoliating property that my oily-flaky skin loved. (Sigh.) Now on the hunt for a new facial cleanser. Five years of customer loyalty to this product now ends.

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*TOP REVIEWER* fatbottmdgrl on 1/2/2008 3:12:00 PM more reviews by fatbottmdgrl

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm   Hair: Red, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

I LOVE these, I can see some reviewers hate this product, but this is HG for me. I use these daily (kind of what they were intended for).
I do use eye MU remover first but after that, these take every ounce of makeup off my face. I like the exfoliating side, but my 44 year old skin likes a light exfoliation nightly, the softer side can be used on the eyes and usually takes off any remaining traces of eye makeup. I follow up with moisturizer and my skin is just fine. I will say I still retain a slight oiliness in the t-zone which may be why I like these. Also, the fact that I can wash my face with "soap and water" so to speak and then just toss the mess in the waste can. I have purchased these for quite some time and will continue to do so.

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*TOP REVIEWER* alison_k on 3/6/2007 1:44:00 PM more reviews by alison_k

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I found these cloths to be a little drying on my skin. They didn't foam as much as I had hoped, but my makeup came off totally. the exfoliating side is a nice touch but I couldn't get any foam on this side of the cloth. Unfortunately these left my skin tight and so shiny that Boyfriend started laughing at me. He said that he could actually see his face reflected in my forehead. It was true! I never knew that skin could be so shiny. But these cloths cleaned well and left my skin feeling absolutely fresh and renewed. I don't know whether I would purchase these again (dealing with a hysterically laughing man pointing at your forehead all night is no easy task) but for a quick fix after a night out, these are perfect.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Pinki on 11/28/2006 2:07:00 AM more reviews by Pinki

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Totally Killed My Skin. This would officially make it my anti-HG. It would be the one product that I run from screaming like I was in some bad 80's horror flick. My face looks exactly as if Freddy Krueger got at my face and was in a creative frame of mind. It is disgusting...and absolutely inappropriate for this aged professional woman. I look as if puberty reared its ugly, puss ridden head. I think Olay had better get some civic pride and pay for my replacement Burts Bees Tomato Soap and Toner. Dang. The zits on my nose better go away ASAP or there will be a woman in a bell tower. Be warned these are harsh. And mean. And dont like people. Or skin. EVIL!!!!!!

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brcrn on 9/23/2006 7:58:00 PM more reviews by brcrn

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I really like these for when I want a little extra exfolliation. I even have sensitive combo skin and they don't over dry or over irritate. They have some BHA in them and seem great to deep clean my pores! 1/2 a sheet is plenty for one use too!

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jsnack on 9/1/2006 3:07:00 PM more reviews by jsnack

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Olive, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

I love these. They are WAY better than the TE wet cloths. I cut them in half so they last longer. I love the rougher side it's just the kind of exfoliation my combo skin needs at the end of the day. Never drying. Easy for travel. I will use these forever.

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rebvt on 8/30/2006 9:08:00 PM more reviews by rebvt

Age: 25-29   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I usually like Olay products but I think this one is too harsh for my sensitive skin. I used them for about a week and saw tiny bumps all over my face. I think I prefer a liquid cleanser to the facials. I will keep these around and use them when I travel but I will not repurchase.

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dorkiexcici on 8/28/2006 3:22:00 PM more reviews by dorkiexcici

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

i bought these at costco a week ago. a great price too. when i use these, it removes all my dead skin cells, dirt, makeup, everything. love it. and i have combination/oily skin. :)

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SonyaGA on 7/4/2006 4:58:00 PM more reviews by SonyaGA

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I am not currently using these but I do love them! The price is a bit steep for the number of cloths you get but it is worth it to me and you always pay a bit more for convience. I would only use them at night when I had makeup to take off. They lather up nicely and feel good on my skin. Leaves my skin nice and soft. The little case that they come in is very handy and they travel well. Overall a very good product.

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sgl1 on 2/28/2006 8:06:00 AM more reviews by sgl1

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

Add me to the group that loves these cleansing cloths. I am not able to use them on my eyes (too much rubbing needed, a bit of stinging) but that doesn't affect my feelings about this wonderful product. I just use my regular eye make-up remover and then move on to the Olay cloths.

I'll keep buying these.

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fishfan on 2/22/2006 8:18:00 PM more reviews by fishfan

Age: 30-35   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I love these clothes. I cut a cloth in half and get twice the uses. I found with one cloth I was wasting too much.
Great product.

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Kbear on 2/20/2006 5:30:00 PM more reviews by Kbear

Age: 36-43   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I just started using these last week after having Lasik eye surgery. I can't wear eye makeup or get my eyes wet for a week, so that made cleansing with my usual cleanser, Olay Age Defying cleanser very difficult. I bought these as an alternative to use at the sink before my shower to keep splashing to a minimum. Well after about 2 days of using them I looked in the mirror one morning (with my new 20/20 vision!) and couldn't believe how clean and clear my skin looked. My pores, which are large, were almost non-existent. I could almost skip foundation, and I have never been able to do that. I really like these, and will continue to use even after I can return to normal cleansing. I can't attest to them removing eye makeup since I can't currently wear it, but they remove my foundation/powder/blush just fine.They are drying me out a little though, but I just put on my Olay Age Defying Cream (love that stuff!) and between the two my skin is really shaping up

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VicklePickle on 2/7/2006 7:24:00 PM more reviews by VicklePickle

Age: 30-35   Skin: Other   Hair: Blond, Wavy   Eyes: Blue    

HG! This review is for Olay Total Effects Age Defying Cleansing Cloths. I prefer cleansing cloths because my skin looks best with some mild daily exfoliating, but these are a little too drying for my skin now. I'm much happier with the Sensitive Skin version. Try these if you're oilier though.

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HorridIrishSkin on 11/17/2005 7:37:00 PM more reviews by HorridIrishSkin

Age: 30-35   Skin: Very Oily   Hair: Red   Eyes: Green    

This is my HG cleanser! I have terribly acne prone skin (two rounds of Accutane didn't touch it!) and I had always used things geared towards that demographic. I picked these up just to keep around for those late nights when I was either too lazy or too tipsy to do my whole routine to wash off my "club" makeup. Little did I know that they would help clear up my skin like no other, not irritate my fickle Celtic skin, nor make me greasier, calm the ruddiness, and they remove makeup like a champ. Even heavy eyeliner sweeps off easily and it doesn't even burn my eyes. Oh joy! They are now my primary cleanser.


The "exfoliating" side is just enough to get the job done without tearing up one's skin and the "soft" side is ideal for the eye area. One thing I did find out through trial and error is to rinse with the cloth as the instructions advise. For some reason they work much better that way. They foam so well that I cut them into quarters; using one quarter when I'm wearing no makeup and two when I am. This makes them an incredible bargain. If they ever discontinue these I'm heading for a tall bridge!!

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yokojoano on 9/1/2005 10:09:00 PM more reviews by yokojoano

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I think they have a great texture and scent. My skin feels very clean and not dry at all. I use these before bed if I am not taking a shower. They foam okay, but I am considering cutting them in half.

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eziholi on 6/15/2005 6:44:00 PM more reviews by eziholi

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I like the wet express pack much better. I founds these to be a bit rough and I think they made me break out a little--but I am not certain. The wet express ones are so convenient and they really cleared up my skin...

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