These days, the only resident of Casa de MBB who regularly parties like a rock star is Tabs, but back in the day, gurl, my middle name was margarita (on the rocks with salt, please!).
Kidding, of course (sort of). 🙂
Interestingly enough, the new Nuance Salma Hayek Cucumber & Rosewater Dual Phase Makeup Remover ($7.99) contains two ingredients that also appear in my former favorite drink.
No, not cucumber and rose water, although I bet those could make a tasty drink. I’m referring to aqua (water) and agave.
Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Opuntia Ficus Indica Stem Extract, Physalis Angulata Extract, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Glycerin, Benzophenone Centrimonium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Red 40 (CI 16035), Blue 1 (CI 42090)
Listed above both rose water and cucumber in the list of ingredients, agave, the botanical du jour, has been quite the trendy ingredient lately, popping up in numerous skin care products for its alleged hydrating properties (I haven’t seen any clinical evidence to show what it supposedly does), but it’s not the star of this show.
That honor goes to cucumber and rose water, the two botanicals that get top billing here.
Cucumber & Rosewater Dual Phase Makeup Remover is, as the name implies, a dual-phase remover. Phase One: shake well (like it’s a bottle of salad dressing). Phase Two: remove.
It cuts through even long-wearing stuff in a flash, probably due to the solvents, silicones and alcohol it contains. I tested it against the big guns — NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, MAC Paint Pot, MAC Fluidline, YSL Crayon Yeux Haute Intense Long-Lasting Eye Pencil, Urban Decay Cannonball Waterproof Mascara and MAC Pro Longwear Concealer — and it whisked all of them away in about two minutes.
I use it with those little cotton squares, about 10 drops per eye to remove everything, and since it’s a bargain compared to $30 department store makeup removers, I don’t mind having to use a lot.
On top of how well it works, it doesn’t have an overwhelming scent, cause my skin to tighten, cloud up my eyes when I use it on the water line, or leave behind a greasy film. Great, great and great. 🙂
PRICE: $7.99 for a 4.3-oz. bottle
AVAILABILITY: Available now exclusively at CVS/pharmacy stores and also online
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: A (an A+ if it relied on more natural ingredients)
It’s for the greater good, Ryan!
It’s only 9:45 p.m., and I’m totally ready for bed.
So sleepy…
One upside to going to bed early, though, is having more time to dream about Ryan Gosling’s abs. They made an all-to-brief appearance in Crazy, Stupid, Love. last night.
I would like to demand, on behalf of all womankind, that 1) Ryan’s abs get more screen time in his upcoming films, and 2) Ryan stops wearing shirts.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Mmmmmm……. Ryan………..
Uh, ahem, anyway — this sounds like another great Nuance product to check out.
LOL! Have you seen that movie? It’s actually really good (and not just for Ryan’s abs).
Not yet, but it looks like one I might enjoy.
It’s a really fun girl’s night out flick. Maybe save it for the next time you visit with your BFF!
Wow, that is some HAWT dish…..mmmmm 😉
makeup remover is cool too though.
Smokin’ hawt!
What makeup remover are you currently using, Kaelin?
Where are the products made? I went to CVS to check out the products and the OCD in me went all wonky trying to figure out where they are made. Does anyone know?
Hi HanaBerlin,
You might want to contact the distributors to find out. Here’s the info from the bottoe:
Advanced Healthcare Distributors, LLC
Concord, NH 03301
1-866-428-7327
I might have to check that out when I run out of my Yes to Carrots remover (which I actually like a lot).
Random Ryan Gosling -related link: http://jezebel.com/5833283/watch-ryan-gosling-hero-break-up-a-random-street-fight
Honestly… that made my morning. I love it when the girls start freaking out. “OH MY GAWD IT IS! OH MY GAWD IT IS!”
OoO! I’m excited to try this 🙂 I’m happy to hear that it’s natural ingredients, works well, & best of all $7.99 @ my local CVS!?
Currently I use the m.a.c makeup removal wipes (love them) so we’ll see what happens
Thanks Karen!
Hi Shauna,
I use those and like them too. Have you ever tried MAC Cleanse Off Oil? It’s really great too!
I didn’t see this when I was looking at Nuance stuff last week at CVS. I have to check for this next time. Its hard to find something that will get eye makeup off, and the price is right!
Hi Crystal,
Yes it is! I hope you find it and like it. 🙂
At my CVS, it was stoked with the other makeup removers and eye treatments – not with the Nuance makeup, etc. Hope that helps!
I saw this at CVS when i went searching for Nuance products, but I too was a little put off by the fact that it doesn’t contain more natural ingredients.
Hi Chris,
Yeah, I feel ya. Do you have a more natural eye makeup remover that’s your favorite?
Earth Science Chamomile & Green Tea. It’s a little sticky but it removes my makeup gently.
Thanks, Chris. I’ll keep an eye out for it. I’m always up for a more natural options. 🙂
Hey, don’t you start school soon?
Oooh! Affordable and works well? I have to try this one out!
Hope you like it!
Karen, you’re killing my budget!! lol. I am headed to NH in November for my annual shopping spree and I keep adding things you recommend to my shopping list!! I’m gonna need a suitcase just for the makeup/products… THANKS!!! Have you used RIMMEL Eye Makeup remover – its my favorite as I can smudge mascare on top of eyeshadow and remove it with a qtip dipped in Rimmel and there is no oily residue, air dry, reapply eyeshadow… It doesn’t give me clouds or feel greasy at all……..good stuff… $7 in Canada, most likely cheaper in the USA.. lol
Hi Twyla,
Ha! I hope you have fun filling that suitcase up. What’s on your list so far?
Re: the Rimmel Eye Makeup Remover — yup, I’ve tried it and like it a lot. Just in case anyone here wants to read a review:
Rimmel Gentle Eye Makeup Remover
im pretty sure there should be a law forbidding that gorgeous man from wearing shirts!
im about to run out of makeup remover …. ill check this one out!
Hi Nina,
I totally agree! 🙂
What makeup remover have you been using? Do you like it?
its a japanese brand that i get from a small japanese store close to work. i love it but its 15 bucks a bottle!
Oh cool. Does it take off the waterproof stuff too?
Haha, I remember that scene in Crazy, Stupid, Love. How could anyone forget? Haha! “It’s like you’re airbrushed!” 😛
Seriously… that Dirty Dancing move would totally work on me.
Haha. That was a classic scene. Loved Emma Stone’s reaction to his body. Absolutely perfect. “SERIOUSLY?! ” and I will admit.. when he was talking about his “big move”.. I was laughing. Then he did it.. oh.my.god. Suddenly it was WAY too hot in that theatre!
Definitely a good flick!
Haha, I know what you mean. I had to start fanning myself during that part…
Got to try this one out.. Its affordable too.. 🙂
I use Lancome Bifacil eye makeup remover
and when I am out of that I use baby oil to remove all makeup..
Hi Neetha,
I’ve used Bifacil in the past… this is comparable.
I’ve been seeing her products at every major drugstore, and I’ve wondered if they were another poor celebrity attempt at making money, but I’m glad they’re getting good reviews so far (I like Salma Hayek!) I will definitely have to pick up this remover, I love to do my cat-eyes and all the black liner is a you-know-what to take off!!
I am always looking for the perfect makeup remover. I haven’t found it yet. I will have to try me some of this. Sounds kind of delicious too.
This sounds like the miracle makeup remover I’ve been looking for! I’ve heard a lot of good things about the Nuance line and have been eager to try a thing or two. Since I can’t seem to find a makeup remover that does the job I think this might be the first thing I try. Thanks for the review!