When I travel I make sure that these Biore Makeup Remover Wipes go with me!

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Let me say first, that I’m not personally a fan of using cleansing wipes as a facial cleanser. I know they exist, and I know it is popular, because it is convenient. But I avoid it because it firstly, isn’t a proper cleanse, and secondly, it doesn’t biodegrade, so it plays merry hell with the environment.

But sometimes, needs must, as they say. Sometimes, it’s a necessary evil.

biore cleansing oil in cotton makeup remover wipes

About 2 months ago, I went on a short holiday and flew a budget airline. To avoid unnecessary additional costs, we opted for just carry on luggage, so I had to strip my packing down to the bare minimum.

Being the skincare buff that I am, my skincare pouch usually takes up the most space and weight in my luggage, so I had to pare it down. Instead of bringing along liquids, I thought I’d try something different. I went and hunted in the pharmacy for handy products I could use in place of a makeup remover, and I stumbled on the Biore Cleansing Oil Cotton Makeup Remover Wipes.

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The Perfect Cleansing Water from Biore that makes a good makeup remover for all over

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I was browsing the shelves of Guardian pharmacy one day when I came across the Biore Perfect Cleansing Water. This was about a year ago (that’s how far back I’m backlogged LOL!) when I was messing around with different cleansing waters, and I went “Hey? Biore has a cleansing water too?” So, since it wasn’t terribly expensive, I picked up a bottle and stuck it in my “To-try” cupboard. Yes, I have a cupboard. Skincare, it’s a disease 😛

biore cleansing water

I have an interesting observation though. The one I have here is called Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Cleansing Water. However, I have seen reviews online for a similar product labelled Biore Makeup Remover Micellar Cleansing Water. Are they the same thing? Can anyone verify if they are?!

Either way though, I have to point out that this Biore cleansing water is a little more specific than the French cleansing waters, like Bioderma or Caudalie that tell you that it operates as a waterless face cleanser. This one is being marketed as a makeup remover, albeit a mild and gentle on skin one, and rightly so, to my mind.

I broke out this bottle when I had used up the last drop of my Dr. Brandt cleansing water (I’m actually finishing up a lot of products these days before moving on), and much to my surprise, I found that I quite liked this. That’s very healthy for my wallet too, so I’m not complaining!

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I’m gonna soak up the sun… or maybe not with the Biore UV Aqua Rich sunscreens

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Sunscreens. I love them. Without them, I’d probably look 10 years older *insert cute face* 😛

If the plethora of information out there isn’t enough, let me remind you again – sunscreen is your first step in an anti-aging skincare routine and no one is ever too young to wear sunscreen. They even make baby sunscreen these days and there are prices ranges to suit everyone. Which brings us to 2 sunscreens from Biore.

biore uv watery essence and watery cream

These 2 sunscreens in the Aqua Rich range were released some time early this year in 2 formula – Aqua Rich Watery Essence and Aqua Rich Watery Cream Whitening. Both sport SPF50+ PA+++ claims which is about as high as they legitimately go for broad spectrum protection from UVA and UVB rays.

Now you know I love my Shiseido Perfect UV Protector sunscreen. I have finished it thanks to my beach holiday and I really like it. However, the price is hefty on the wallet so I was wondering if these two from Biore would be more wallet friendly substitutes. I’ve never tried any Biore ones despite the popularity – these are supposed to be the No. 1 sunscreens in Japan!

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