BEAUTY REVIEW: Physicians Formula Gentle Cleansing Lotion

SOURCE: Physicians Formula

Dermatologists and cosmotologists strongly recommend taking off your makeup before you go to sleep.  I was actually surprised to find out how many ladies sleep with their makeup on a daily-basis.  I admit that I there are nights when I am too exhausted to take off my makeup and crawl into bed, but I pay for my laziness when I wake up with a blemish or two.  Argh.

I used to use makeup wipes to remove my makeup, such as the Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes, but this routine started to become a bit pricey in the long run.  The makeup wipes were convenient, but when used daily, I found myself constantly buying refill packs.  I found some of the liquid toner makeup removers too harsh on my skin and removing my makeup with cotton balls or pads proved to be inefficient.  Finally, I ended up using my face cleanser to wash off my makeup, which worked, but wasn't efficient in washing away waterproof mascara or eyeliner.  Then, my mom introduced me to Physicians Formula Gentle Cleansing Lotion.  She had been using it for a long time and suggested I use it when she discovered my dual purpose face cleanser ritual while on a trip with me.

At first I was a bit skeptical.  All it looks like is a bottle of moisturizer.  How is this going to remove my makeup, dirt, and oils from my face?  I tried it nonetheless and quickly fell in love with it.  All I need is a small quarter-size dollop of this product to remove makeup from my entire face.  The lotion is non-greasy and I apply it with my finger tips in circular motions.  When I wipe the lotion off with a Kleenex tissue, I can see all the makeup and dirt the lotion removed from my face.  This product does not leave my skin irritated or dry like other makeup toner products I previously used.  My waterproof mascara and eyeliner is wiped away completely (no raccoon eyes!).  The lotion is also hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and dermatologist approved.  I follow-up with washing my face with my face cleanser and then apply Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2, and then Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion.

I love this product because it does a great job in removing all of my makeup and lasts a long time.  It retails in drugstores for about $7 to $8, so even if Physicians Formula products are not on sale, it is still a very affordable option to purchase.  Moms really know best!