Reader Review: Neutrogena Makeup Removers

Name: Goldie Walker
Age: 24
Product trialled: Oil-free Eye Makeup Remover

Review: I wear makeup most days. I always struggle with removing my makeup. I never know which product to use, as there are so many that claim miraculous results. Currently I just use Nivea Visage Daily Essentials Refreshing Facial Cleansing Wipes for normal & combination skin. They claim to do everything, even remove waterproof mascara - which is what I wear 99% of the time. In this trial, I used the Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover for a week, claiming the same miracles. It’s way better! First, it doesn’t pull my eyelashes out as I wipe the mascara off, 2nd, it gets rid of ALL the eye makeup. I never realised how much was still left on there with the Nivea wipes! And 3rd, it was so soft feeling… oh and smells nice too Now I will definitely have no issues knowing which product to buy.

Name: Sharanya Sankaran
Age: 18
Product trialled: Cleansing Towelettes

Review: The only makeup I regularly use is eyeliner and mascara, which I try to remove with my normal facewash. I try to avoid waterproof mascara because I find it difficult to remove without pulling out eyelashes out as well, even with makeup remover. I found the Neutrogena towelettes were very good at taking off eye makeup. It didn’t irritate my eyes at all, even though I was wearing contacts, and it completely removed eyeliner and waterproof mascara. The towelettes are very soft and gentle, more than large enough to remove makeup off the entire face, and also nicely fragranced. The moisture was quickly absorbed and left my skin feeling quite soft, but I still felt it needed to be washed with water to feel completely clean.

Overall, I thought the product was great for wiping off makeup in one quick and easy step, which is great when you’re in a rush or too tired to take off makeup. I will definitely keep using it for eye makeup.

Name: Charlotte Gingell
Age: 15
Product trialled: Fresh Foaming Cleanser

Review: I have been using the Neutrogena makeup removing cleanser twice a day for a week now and it has worked really well so far Normally for me I find it hard to remove all makeup from my eyes because it always seems to sting and leave my eyes really red but with this cleanser I could remove basically all makeup really easily. It left my skin feeling very soft and the smell was not too bad. I was expecting it to dry out my skin but it just left it clean and smooth. I think that I will continue to use this product and recommend it to others

Name: Anisha Ali
Age: 24
Product trialled: Oil-free Eye Makeup Remover

Review: Its fantastic!! Easy to use and wipes off makeup without leaving any oily residue (I hate that oily feel left behind on the skin by most other make up removers). However, sometimes it dried out my skin (when I accidentally used too much remover).

Name: Avoca Adams
Age: 17
Product trialled: Fresh Foaming Cleanser

Review: I normally wear a small amount of makeup during the day, just a light coat of mascara and foundation. I remove my makeup each night as it is better for my skin. Whenever I wear waterproof mascara I have always found it difficult to remove with other makeup removers, however the Neutrogena makeup remover removed the waterproof mascara easily. When using this makeup remover I didn’t have to scrub at my skin, the makeup came off easily and my skin feels smoother already after using it for a week. The Neutrogena makeup remover is beneficial for my skin and removes my makeup easily - I will definitely use it again in the future.

Name: Charlotte Stanley
Age: 20
Product trialled: Cleansing Towelettes

Review: Over the past week I tried out the Neutrogena makeup remover cleansing towelettes. I was impressed with them because they felt gentle and soft on my face. I normally leave my makeup on after going out and wash it off the next morning - but using these cleansing towelettes over the past week has made it easier for me to remove my makeup and not wake up with the feeling of old mascara and eyeliner on. I also liked that this makeup remover left my skin feeling moisturised and clean. I have had reactions to certain products in the past but these towelettes left me with a nice feeling and I had no negative side effects. I would recommend these makeup removing wipes to any girls looking for a new product that does a great job removing dirt, oil and makeup as well as feeling great on your skin.

Name: Cori Ly
Age: 20
Product trialled: Cleansing Towelettes

Review: The Neutrogena makeup remover worked well for me and performed much better than the cleansing products I usually use. Normally, I use cream cleansers to remove makeup, as I found them to be stronger than cleansing wipes/towelettes. I was pleasantly surprised at how much make up the Neutrogena makeup remover could remove. Plus, with these towelettes, it is not a huge effort to clean my face. The convenience of the towelette form is really handy for me because I usually wear heavier makeup when I’m going to a party or a club. By the time I get home, I’m too beat to do my usual cleaning routine. The fact that I can carry it around in my handbag is an added bonus - it means I can get my makeup off on the way home. Another feature I liked about the Neutrogena makeup remover is that it doesn’t leave a sticky residue on my face and hands, like cream cleansers do.

This is an excellent product and I would recommend it to busy, active women, like me.

Name: Jamie-Lee Collis
Age: 21
Product trialled: Fresh Foaming Cleanser

Review: I’m Jamie-Lee, a solo mum of a 1 year old and I don’t leave the house without makeup on. However, I am guilty of never washing my makeup off, just plastering more on the next morning LOL. Since getting the Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser I used it every day for a week, and wow what a difference it has made to my skin. My pimples have left home, my skin feels nice and my face feels a lot “lighter”. I even have quite sensitive skin and had no adverse reactions, so I do recommend this product to all fellow makeup lovers.

Name: Tori K
Age:
Product trialled: Cleansing Towelettes

Review: I must admit, in the past I’ve been a bit slack about taking off makeup, especially after a night out! I always regret it the next day when I wake up with my pillowcase all stained and that yuk feeling around my eyes. I used the Neutrogena Wipes for seven days - this included days when I just went to uni and wore very little makeup and a couple of nights when I went out with full makeup on.  The wipes were incredibly easy to use and got rid of EVERYTHING, even my super-long-lasting red lipstick and waterproof mascara which are always a pain at the end of a long night!

Also, I wear contact lenses and have quite sensitive eyes, so I was really careful about using these at first, but to my surprise they didn’t sting my eyes at all. I would definitely continue to use the Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes. They’re easy to use and get rid of ALL traces of makeup, which has to leave my skin in better condition.

Name: Karla Reeve
Age: 28
Product trialled: Fresh Foaming Cleanser

Review: I wash my face every night using a cleanser and I struggle with getting all of the makeup off properly. When I was trialling the makeup remover I made sure to rub it in all over my face and my eyes before rinsing it off. It left my skin completely clean and makeup free, even my eye makeup completely disappeared - I was very impressed! I found that my skin was quite dry after I used it though, and the first couple of times I needed to put my night moisturiser on twice afterwards as it soaked it up quickly. My skin is not so dry anymore, but I would still prefer a product that didn’t leave my skin feeling so dry. I would recommend the product only for those who don’t have dry skin.

Name: Monica Ranchhod
Age: 17
Product trialled: Cleansing Towelettes

Review: Occasionally I love to wear makeup, but it’s always a pain when removing it from my skin - sometimes I really can’t be bothered. Normally I would use other brands’ facial wipes or just simply wash my face with a cloth, but that hasn’t been that effective in removing makeup from my skin. However, I have had a pleasant experience using Neutrogena’s cleansing towelettes. So I started using the cleansing towelettes every night and was amazed at how easy my makeup came off. The cleansing towelettes were super soft on my skin, and easy to use - thoroughly removing all traces of face and eye makeup in seconds. They also remove dirt and oil, leaving my skin feeling clean and refreshed. As my skin is sensitive, I found these cleansing towelettes very gentle on my skin. Overall I really loved this product and will continue to use it in the future when removing makeup. I would definitely recommend this product to people who are looking for a quick and easy way to effectively remove face and eye makeup.

Name: Sarah Dewbery
Age: 20
Product trialled: Cleansing Towelettes

Review: When I received the Neutrogena Makeup Cleansing Towelettes to review, I was excited to see that they boast to “dissolve all traces of makeup, including waterproof mascara”.  That is a pretty big claim to live up to.  As the only makeup I wear consistently is the forementioned mascara I was eager to test this out.

“Somewhat dissolves waterproof mascara” would have been a more accurate claim, however.  I found the towelettes to do a reasonable job, but hardly deserving of a wow.

That’s not to say that this product is bad news.  I loved that they were gentle enough for me to use around my eyes (which is a big thing for me), would be great for travelling, and that they left my skin feeling clean with no dryness.

So the overall verdict: Great for gentle makeup removal, however don’t expect your mascara to come off so easily.

Name: Victoria Wilson
Age: 22
Product trialled: Oil-free Eye Makeup Remover

Review: I study and work part time, so I only ever buy products that I know I can trust to live up to the packaging’s promises. I have never been one to use eye makeup remover specifically - usually my cleanser just does the trick.  I found the Neutrogena oil-free eye makeup remover really quick and easy to use and it didn’t irritate my sensitive eyes. It has a pleasant, mild smell and a little went along way.  After dabbing a small about on a cotton pad I just pressed it onto my eye, and last night’s makeup melted away!  Waterproof mascara and liquid eyeliner was instantly dissolved.  My skin was left clean and smooth.  Although it does state it is an oil-free product, the texture is similar to oily - needs to be given a good shake before using. This is definitely a good basic that leaves your face feeling fresh and clean.