Review: PDC Celdie Make Up Removal Oil (Sea Salt)

Compared to the Bobbi Brown Cleansing Oil that I loved, I would say this Celdie removal oil does a pretty good job.

The scent:  Smells like dish detergent.

Consistency:  Transparent liquid.  Not a thick consistency.

Application:  I find using 3 pumps covers or removes the makeup.  Massage the oil all over facial skin.  During the makeup removal process, rubbing the oil against your skin will turn the liquid, transparent oil into a milky solution.  I find it even works for the eye makeup.  Finally rinse off with water.

Packaging:  Has a removable pump stopper.  Made of plastic.  Has a pump, making the product more hygienic.

What it claims:  "PDC Celdie Make Up Removal Oil (Sea Salt) can deeply remove skin's impurities, make-up and dead skin cells, leaving you a vivid, clear glow."

Thoughts / Results:


Like I said before, this product is comparable to Bobbi Brown's Cleansing Oil.  Well, besides the strong dish detergent scent.  I find it does do its job, removing all my facial makeup, including eye makeup.  It does leave a clean skin after-feel but not necessarily the 'clear glow'.

I love the packaging, specifically the pump.  I find using a pump to get the amount of product I want is more hygienic and precise.


Cost:  $10 USD @Sasa.com

Product: PDC Celdie Make Up Removal Oil (Sea Salt)
Rating: 4.5 / 5

Pros:
- Does an excellent job on makeup removal

Cons:
- Has a strong dish detergent scent

Review: Lancome Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover

Eye makeup remover is one of the must-have products in your skincare routine.  You can try using a regular facial makeup remover but it may not remove all the makeup and/or cause eye irritation.  It is an extra step but it's necessary.  There are times when I feel lazy and I wish there was one product that could remove all my makeup in one step.  But maintaining beauty has a cost.  You need to work for it.  This bottle of Lancome Bi-Facil eye makeup remover has been known for its amazing results, where one swipe will remove all the eye makeup.  Effortless.  Efficient.  And it's true.  But all for a cost, and it's a pricey one.

The scent:  A light floral scent

Consistency:  It has two liquidity layers - oil and water -based layers.

Application:  Product must be shaken prior to use, allowing the two layers to mix and effectively remove eye makeup.  I pour about a quarter size on a cotton pad and hold it against my eye for about 10 seconds, then wipe it off. 

Packaging:  Bottle has 4.2 fl oz or 125 mL of product.  Bottle comes with no box, just a sealed plastic wrap around the cap.  The bottle opening is less than 0.5 cm wide, which avoids massive spills. 

What it claims: "The double-phase liquid is fresh as water yet removes even waterproof eye makeup.  Gentle enough for sensitive eyes."

Thoughts / Results:
Again, results are amazing.  I can effortlessly remove eye makeup.  The product leaves my eye lids feeling a little too oily but since I follow up with a facial cleansing step, the oily eye lids don't matter.

Cost: $34 CAD (Current MSRP is $35 CAD)

Product: Lancome Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup
Rating: 4.5 / 5

Pros:
- Effortlessly and efficiently removes eye makeup

Cons:
- Price

Makeup Removal

From the time I knew how to apply makeup (I was probably around grade 8 or 9) until now, I think there has been - at most - a handful of times that I didn't wipe off my makeup, nor cleanse my face and went straight to bed.  BUT I haven't skipped this important process for a looong time.  Even during my undergrad years, no matter how late I came home from studying or partying, I'd remove all my makeup, cleanse my face before going to bed.

My recent makeup removal routine has been a two-step process.  Here's a little experiment I did so I can share with you, blog readers, on the effectiveness of Bobbi Brown's Cleansing Oil.

I've done a review on the Bobbi Brown Cleansing Oil last September.  I'm still on that same bottle of Cleansing Oil with one-third of the bottle left.  But I thought this little experiment I wanted to share could be an additional review on BB Cleansing Oil and my makeup removal routine.  Anyways, here's how I remove my makeup after wearing it for 6 - 7 hours.  Most of my makeup has melted off already.  Oh and don't mind my greasy hair and my minor breakouts.  =\

 Left: Before removing makeup ; Right: After removing makeup

Before makeup is removed

After using Bobbi Brown Cleansing Oil

 I take 2 pumps of Arumee Pro-Moist Cleansing Milk and massage it into my face

Dirty tissue with wiped off Cleansing Milk from my face

Washing my face after using Cleansing Milk

Ta-da! My face is makeup-free and feels smoooooth.  =)
Clearly, BB Cleansing Oil did do its job - in terms of makeup removal.  But if you zoom in on that dirty tissue, you can see there is still very little - what looks like - foundation on there.  Oh and may I add that I definitely did wear mascara, eye liner and eye shadow, but BB Cleansing Oil has taken that off already.