Nivea Double Effect Eye Makeup Remover Review

In my recent blog post about Nivea's Micellar Water, I said that I preferred it way more to the other product that I had received for review. This was because I originally didn't like their Double Effect Eye Makeup Remover at all. I found that it was no better at taking off makeup than any other makeup remover. Then I figured out how it actually works. 

What I had been doing wrong was just pouring out the makeup remover out onto a tissue or cotton pad before using it. For this product to really work, you have to shake it up so that both layers (the blue and the clear one) are mixed together. Once I did this, I found it amazing at taking off my eye makeup with it almost all gone in one wipe.  One of the layers is made up of some sort of oil, which if you've read any of my blog posts about coconut oil or the Sephora eye makeup remover, you will know that oils are amazing at removing makeup. 

This product not only removes eye shadow and gel eyeliner, but it also removes waterproof mascara and is one of the best products that I've used against eyelash glue. I still haven't found a product that can completely remove eyelash glue easily but this one really helps when removing it. It is dermatologically and ophthalmologically approved, and it is suitable for all skin types and even contact lens wearers. 

Like a lot of other Nivea products, it is extremely affordable as it's recommended retail price is only €4.79 and you get quite a lot of product for that price (125ml) in comparison to the Sephora eye makeup remover which is quite similar. Overall, I really like this product for removing stubborn eye makeup and think it is well worth the price tag. If you like the sound this product, you can get it in any Boots or Superdrug. Also, let me know in the comments below if you have ever tried this product and what you thought of it if you did? Talk to you soon. 

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Sephora Collection Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover Review

Hey guys, today I am reviewing the Sephora waterproof eye makeup remover. I got this from a friend and was anxious to try it out. It's only a small bottle of 25ml but since it's only for eye makeup it should be fine. One of the first things I noticed about this product is that it has quite an oily consistency - not that it is a bad thing. I've seen articles online about how oil is a great natural cleanser and makeup remover so I guess it was only a matter of time before it featured heavily in a cleanser or makeup remover. This product contains castor oil which is antibacterial, one of the best oils for cleaning, and also helps to strengthen eyelashes. It also contains Procapil® which supports natural lash growth so your lashes will stay looking great as you use it, especially because you won't have to tug so hard at your eyes to get rid of all your eye makeup. Because it has such a oily consistency it wipes away gel eyeliner and tough mascara with great ease. 

I don't know if you can see from the picture but there is a blue layer on the bottom, which I assume is just some of Sephora's regular eye makeup remover, which looks the same and contains similar ingredients, and then there is a layer of clear oil on top that stays separate from the liquid part, until you turn it upside down to get some out, when it then all mixes together so you can easily remove your eye makeup. It is also suitable for people with sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers, and it it is fairly inexpensive. A 50ml bottle which is twice the size of the one I have is only $7 which is about €5.30. I think that would last you a long time but there are also bottles in 125ml and 200ml if you feel that you would need more.I have been using my bottle for about two weeks now and it has only gone down to the top of the Sephora letters on the bottle so I think that this 25ml bottle could last me a good few months. 

I really like this product and it is making me want to try removing my makeup regular olive oil to see how that works in comparison. I doubt it will be as good, but there is something about the oil in the product that makes makeup just glide off your face. I will definitely use it until it is all gone and then there is just the problem of getting to a Sephora to buy another one :P Here is the product on the website if you would like to see more about it or if they ship to your country.

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