Shiseido (Skincare)

THOUGHTS

March 8th, 2017: I used up all of these and threw them out before taking a picture (#bloggerfail), so I tried to find a picture of the cotton pads online...this was the best I could find. Not the best picture (click on it to expand) and I don't know Japanese so I have no idea what it says, but don't these look exactly like miniature sized feminine hygiene pads?

Anywho...it's a very thick cotton pad that has a textured weaved sleeve around it which makes it nice to use in certain situations. I feel like the description provided is pretty accurate...for the most part. I don't know that I would use the word luxurious to describe this, and while the texture is fine (it's not harsh or scratchy or anything like that) I don't know that I would say it's velvety soft either...I guess comfortable would be a good way to describe it? Actually...it doesn't just look like a sanitary pad, it feels like one too. You know the ones that are super thick? Not the plastic-y feeling pads by Always, but the thick cotton ones by Stayfree? This has the same exact weaved casing and texture...from what I remember. They are soft enough and comfortable, but by no means velvety soft...in my opinion.

The rest of the description provided though...I totally agree and think it's accurate. This is definitely 100% completely lint-free as the thick cotton is encased in that textured weaved sleeve (like a sanitary pad), because of the textured weaved sleeve that encases the cotton it definitely makes it very resilient as well and therefore preferable and great to remove nail polish and makeup, and because it is such a thick cotton pad it's very absorbent (again, just like a sanitary pad) meaning one of these does go a long way and does the work of 2-3 regular cotton pads when it comes to nail polish and makeup removal.

As much as I like it for removal purposes, however, I don't like it as much for actual skincare...unless I'm using it with an exfoliating toner like the Son & Park Beauty Water which is an all-in-one multi-purpose cleanser/toner/mild exfoliator. I feel like the textured weaved sleeve that encases the cotton helps the Beauty Water to very gently exfoliate, so that is the only skincare circumstance that I would prefer to use this.

So, would I repurchase this? Umm...yes, I would. While I do still prefer the Facial Cotton pads also by Shiseido (reviewed below), which I absolutely LOVE for skincare and also does do a nice job of removing nail polish and makeup, the texture of these Silk Made cotton pads just makes it a bit better and preferable to use in those nail and makeup removal situations...and to lightly exfoliate with my Son & Park Beauty water in the mornings to do my non-cleanse cleanse. Btw, if you missed yesterdays post and don't know what the non-cleanse cleanse is, check it out here: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2017/03/skincare-tips-how-i-got-over-my-skin.html.

Now, I'm not gonna run out and go out of my way to buy it, but the next time I make a purchase from YesStyle, Amazon or Ebay, which is the only place I've found these, I would add another box of these to my cart. Plus it's only around $6, so it's very affordable.

Shiseido Facial Cotton

Sephora: https://go.magik.ly/ml/bzi8/

Size: 80 g (165 Sheets)

An extremely soft, gentle way to apply liquid skin care products.

What it is formulated to do: This exclusive Facial Cotton is 100 percent natural and uniquely manufactured for a consistent soft, smooth texture.

What else you need to know: It allows for maximum absorption and assists in the application of Shiseido softeners.

THOUGHTS

January 4th, 2017: I absolutely LOVE these. Definitely my most favorite cotton pads to date. These are super strong and absorbent, yet soft...extremely luxuriously soft. They feel amazing on the skin. Somehow they're super strong, they will not break apart or lint up no matter how much you drench it, yet super soft and extremely gentle at the same time. Wether you use it with skincare or to take off nail polish it does a fantastic job.

I definitely recommend that you go and pick up a pack if you haven't yet tried these soft plush pillowy squares of goodness. You won't be disappointed.

References...

1. Sephora

2. YesStyle

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