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Home » Cheap and Good? » Affordable and Effective: The Bio-Essence Miracle Bio Water Jelly Makeup Remover is a one step cleanser

Affordable and Effective: The Bio-Essence Miracle Bio Water Jelly Makeup Remover is a one step cleanser

November 4, 2016 Paris B 14 Comments

When I saw that this Bio-Essence Miracle Bio Water Jelly Makeup Remover was selling in the UK for more than DOUBLE what it costs at a local pharmacy here, I confess to letting out a manic mad-scientist howl of laughter. I let out the very same howl of laughter when I came across the last Bio-Essence product that I thought was awful, nevermind the crazy raves it was getting, for reasons unknown to me.

bioessence miracle bio water jelly makeup remover

But when I saw it on sale one day, I decided to give it a go. The idea of a “Jelly Makeup Remover” interested me, and I love nothing more than to debunk cult statuses of products 😀

And then I promptly forgot about it LOL! Oh yes, I’m kind of horrible that way.

It wasn’t until I got round to chatting with a friend, Suzanne, who told me that this was her holy grail makeup remover, that she stocked up on at every opportunity, sweeping pharmacy shelves clean of it whenever she spots it. I gave her the side-eye. Erm. Really? 😛

When I got home, I headed straight for my skincare cupboard, because at the back of my mind, I had that niggling feeling that I had this. I just needed to find the damn thing! And find it I did and I think I understand why she liked it.

Well, you’ve heard of cleaning water and cleansing balm and cleansing oils, all used for removing makeup one way or another. Now, there’s something called a cleansing jelly – this isn’t the first time I’ve come across it. I believe that Melvita has one too (I bought it, but haven’t gotten round to using it) but this was cheaper and I wanted to see what a jelly makeup remover was.

bioessence miracle bio water jelly makeup remover

Behold! The Bio-Essence Miracle Bio Water Jelly Makeup Remover! LOL!

It literally pumps out like a clear liquid jelly, with a slightly viscous gelatinous texture. I usually use about 3 pumps each time, on dry skin. Use it as you will a cleansing oil – dry hands and dry face. Massage it in, and then rinse it off.

How to use Bio-Essence Jelly Makeup Remover:

  • 3 pumps onto dry hands and on dry skin
  • Massage all over face to remove makeup. MASSAGE IT IN, don’t just wipe it over your face.
  • Add water and rinse it off

Unlike a cleansing oil, the Bio-Essence Jelly Makeup Remover does not emulsify. It washes off, and it actually does lift off and clean off your makeup, but it will not emulsify. In that sense, I find that it isn’t as drying as a regular cleansing oil. It also isn’t as deep cleansing.

So, what it does is, as the name implies, remove makeup. Something it does quite well, for something that looks so innocuous. I find unlike cleansing oils, this does not sting my eyes, nor make them cloudy when I open them, and it rinses off a lot more easily with much less hassle. I keep this for those lazy days when I am a little lazy to remove everything first, before popping on a cleansing balm.

However, I do find this a little drying if used too often. Used once or twice a week, it’s fine and it doesn’t seem to overly dry the skin. Used any more regularly, I found that my skin would tighten up. I do suggest you using a second cleanse after this, but if you don’t want to, do know that it does remove makeup quite effectively, leaving no residue, so you can get by with just one cleanse. Just don’t be that lazy that often 😛

bioessence miracle bio water jelly makeup remover

As a very affordable makeup remover, and a nice alternative to cleansing oils then, I will have to say that this Bio-Essence Jelly Makeup Remover is a pretty decent product. I personally feel that it’s better to use this than to use a cleansing water, simply because this actually REMOVES makeup better than most cleansing waters, and it does feel fairly gentle on skin.

What I dislike however, is the scent, which I find too sharp. I would prefer if they had killed the scent totally. What I also dislike is how expensive it is online – a little over double the price. I suppose there’s a premium to pay for convenience, but really, if you have friends or family in Asia, get them to buy it for you when they come to this part of the world – you save so much more, and it often goes on sale! It’s just not worth £16, whatever anyone says.

IN A NUTSHELL

The Bio-Essence Miracle Bio Water Jelly Makeup Remover is first and foremost, a makeup remover and less of a cleanser. If you don’t wear makeup and were to use this as a first cleanse, I’d find it too strong. I’d use something else more nourishing to the skin in that situation. While this isn’t drying, I do find that regular use can cause my skin to feel tight, which means that it does strip the skin, just a little more gently. After all, it does and will remove most makeup quite easily, so imagine what else it is removing at the same time. I detest the scent, although the texture is interesting, and it rinses off easily. A fun buy, but I won’t repurchase because I prefer going at it more gently with my skin, and a more nourishing cleansing balm.

PROS: Affordable, Removes most makeup very easily, Rinses off easily without too much hassle, One-step makeup remover and cleanser for lazy days

CONS: Weird scent, Can be drying if used too often

WHO WILL LIKE THIS: Anyone who wants a one-step makeup remover that removes makeup easily without stripping the skin too much

PRICE: RM41.90 (often on sale)| £16

WHERE TO BUY: Most major pharmacies where Bio-Essence is sold, online at Cult Beauty

If you’re interested as to what’s in there, here’s the ingredient list.

bioessence jelly makeup remover ingredients

Have you tried this allegedly cult product? Are there other Bio-Essence products worth trying?

I’ve tried 2 items from this brand so far and to be honest, they’re very indicative of the quality of locally/regionally manufactured brands. Gimmicky and average at best. Hardly deserving of the cult status that it apparently enjoys overseas. But then, I’m not a fan of this brand anyway – I know too much about its origins HAHA! 😉

Paris B

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  1. JackieA says

    November 4, 2016 at 10:30 am

    I do not fancy this brand in any manner, shape or form, sorry…….now you might need to pen another post on this – “…..I know too much about its origins HAHA! ?”. Do tell!!

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      November 4, 2016 at 10:59 am

      I don’t blame you for not fancying it. I don’t either. I was just deathly curious why these UK people were going gaga LOL! As for the origins, I’m afraid the info came to me in a different capacity so I’m not able to talk about it. Suffice to say it’s just not really worth using and I don’t really want to support the people behind it 😉

      Reply
  2. Helen Rodriguez says

    November 4, 2016 at 12:58 pm

    Indeed it is a great cleanser for our skin.

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      November 6, 2016 at 11:30 am

      Good to know you like it

      Reply
  3. Mei says

    November 4, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    This reminds me of the Biore Cleansing Liquid, it also doesn’t emulsify and isn’t as drying as cleansing oils. I think this type of makeup remover is a good balance between moisture and convenience, as I find cleansing balms take more effort to wash off.

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    • Paris B says

      November 6, 2016 at 11:31 am

      Ah I haven’t tried the Biore one, but I remember I liked the Biore Cleansing Water which was a really decent makeup remover! Cleansing balms definitely take more effort but the results are, I feel, more rewarding. Just more work too haha!

      Reply
  4. Esther Yeong says

    November 4, 2016 at 4:04 pm

    While reading this blog had me discovered a total surprise about Bio Essence, I am not a fan of the brand either. I used their thermal water before and felt that it does NOTHING for my skin (just like spraying plain water) and have a feeling that the brand is just mediocre. I also love using cleansing oil to remove my makeup ‘s won’t be trying this in near future. I was also very shocked that the brand made its way into Cult Beauty hahaha

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    • Paris B says

      November 6, 2016 at 11:32 am

      Haha I’d heard so much about their spray but I didn’t try it. I often see people buying the multipacks while in the pharmacy though. I was totally surprised when I saw the brand on Cult Beauty. Made me wonder just who they had to suck up to to get it listed LOL! Seriously, it’s not worth using at all IMO 😛

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  5. Hanna says

    November 5, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    Whoa Bio-essence is a cult in the UK? Haha this is big news to me. I never knew such humble brand, available easily here in nearby drugstores costs double in there. I most probably won’t try this product anytime soon as I’m still into cleansing wipes and oils.

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    • Paris B says

      November 6, 2016 at 11:43 am

      Funny kan? I was so boggled when I found out, especially when it’s being sold for so much. This one isn’t too bad, if I’m to be honest. Perfect for those days when I’m really lazy since it’s not as drying as an oil for me. I just didn’t understand the hype haha

      Reply
  6. Cynthia says

    November 6, 2016 at 9:39 pm

    This looks and sounds very similar to the Biore cleansing liquid and Biore cleansing liquid by far my fav make-up remover… It’s not drying, glides easily onto skin and easily removed with water(requires NO COTTON). Plus it retails at only RM27

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    • Paris B says

      November 8, 2016 at 11:43 am

      I’m going to have to check out this Biore Cleansing liquid – you’re the 2nd or is it 3rd person to mention it! 😀

      Reply
  7. Margaret Cheong says

    November 8, 2016 at 5:48 pm

    I know Dr. Tor Lam Huat of Ginvera background which isn’t very good to begin with. I shall not delve further but you can goggle his name and read in a business blog. I am speechless on his ruthless and unscrupulous ways to gain an edge in business.

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      November 11, 2016 at 5:30 pm

      Haha Well, all I’ll say is *wink* 😉

      Reply

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