All Things Beauty

For those of us who love makeup, applying and experimenting with different eye shadows can be tons of fun, but then comes the part that many get frustrated with—taking the makeup off.

Neutrogena Ultra-Soft Eye Makeup Remover Pads

Neutrogena has finally created a product that really seems to work—Ultra-Soft Eye Makeup Remover Pads. These pads come in a pack of 30 in a small blue jar. They are ophthalmologist tested and safe for sensitive eyes. They also do not smell bad, but they do not really smell good to me either.
The jar and the Neutrogena website state,

“Removes every trace of makeup, even waterproof mascara. No oily residue. Safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens users.”

These pads also claim to be “extra thick and soft”.

The pads were very effective at removing all of my eye makeup in just a few strokes, but sadly, that is all that they do. I do not recommend using these pads anywhere but your eyes. There was no oily residue, but I did find that they leave your skin feeling a bit tight. They are very safe for sensitive eyes. I was in a hurry and had to remove my makeup in the car and hit my eye twice, but there was no burning or pain at all.

The pads are very thick and very soft, and I find that I can use one pad twice if I cut them in half, and I’ve even heard that some people cut them into fourths. My biggest issue, however, is that you have to keep the lid on at all times. If you leave the lid off for more than about 30 seconds, your makeup wipes will dry out.

The price for these runs anywhere from $4.50 to $9.75. They are sold at a variety of places, including WalMart, Target and the Neutrogena website.

Altogether, I give this product 4 out of 5 stars.

PROS:
Effectively removed my eye makeup
Very soft
Affordable
Safe for sensitive eyes
No oily residue
No bad smell

CONS:
Leaves skin slightly tight-feeling
Dries out very quickly in left open
Can only be used for eye makeup

One of the most disappointing things for me, personally, is getting out of the shower, putting lotion on my legs and realizing that my legs still feel slightly prickly.

So when I found a razor with five blades and a “ribbon of moisture” on sale at Target for $15, I had to try it. The Gillette Venus Embrace Razor is the first women’s razor that I have ever seen with five blades. It also comes in many fun colors. I chose the blue and green.

Gillette Venus Embrace Razor in blue and green

Let me say this now: This razor is amazing! It is by far, the best razor that I have ever tried. The funny thing is that when I first used it, I didn’t think it was even working because it felt so good to run against my leg!

At first, I thought that since there are five blades, it would be more likely that I would cut myself. This is simply not the case. The blades are connected to a flexible, pivoting head that follows the contours of a woman’s body, and the blades themselves flex to fit your curves. This is especially great for ankles, underarms, knees and the back of the legs.
The razor heads are also removable so that you can buy refills when the razor gets dull. It is very easy to change the razor head, and the best part is that you never have to touch the blades.

The other thing that I absolutely love about this product is the fact that all it takes is one quick swipe. I have had other razors where I had to keep going over the same spot in order to get the hair, but the Venus Embrace makes it so easy. All you need to do is go over it one time and the hair is gone! The head is also larger so it takes less time to shave.

The “ribbon of moisture” is great as well. It feels nice and smooth against my legs and also adds extra protection, since it surrounds the blades. This also helps when shaving sensitive areas.

The soft gel grip handle is a nice little feature too. It is so easy to hold on to, even when I have shaving gel or soap on my hand.

Diagram of specific features

My particular package came with one handle with a razor head already attached, four extra refill heads and a shower pod. I did notice, however, that a package of four replacement razor heads cost roughly $25 and while you can use the same razor about six times, this may get costly.

This razor is sold at WalMart, Target and the Gillette website. Prices vary.

Altogether, I give this product 5 out of 5 stars.

PROS:
Close shave
Disposable
Feels great
Gel grip
Comes with extras
Easy to change heads
5 Blades
Pivoting

CONS:
Replacement heads are expensive