Stives Make-up Remover and Cleanser

Stives Make-up Remover and Cleanser

Makeup is important part of our life. After makeup we need to properly washed our skin and moisturize them to avoid any breakouts and pimples which may result if the makeup is not properly removed from the skin.

We can use makeup on acne skin to hide scars, blemish and pimples but this does not clear skin it only HIDE those scars and pimples. So , if that makeup is not properly removed or cleansed then it may result in an increase of those scars and pimples.

I have already shared how scrubbing and cleansing are important part of our normal routine life.

Coming home from a wonderful party makes so feel tired and makes some people found lazy to remove it. Even I feel lazy but after reading the tremendous disaster that makeup brings to your skin when leaving it on for the whole night, I start to search for Makeup Removing products.

I went to Bin Malik, superstore in North Nazimabad, Haidery, Karachi and started looking for such products. There were number of brands available, but like most of the girls I found afraid of using any or every kind of product on my face because my skin is extremely sensitive so I cannot trust every brand so I go for Stives Make-up Remover and Cleanser.

Stives Make-up Remover & Cleanser (front side)

 Stives Make-up Remover & Cleanser (Back side showing ingredients)

Stives Make-up Remover & Cleanser (Check out its consistency)

What Stives claims about this product?

The cleanser with 100% Natural Extracts effortlessly removes even the heaviest make-up while cleaning the skin.

What Stives claims about this product?

• Hypoallergenic
• Non-Comedogenic
• Formulated without Parabens & Phthalates.

A short description of  Parabens & Phthalates (From the internet)

• Parabens are chemical preservatives that have been identified as estrogenic and disruptive of normal hormone function. Estrogens have been shown to increase the risk of breast cancer.
• Phthalates are also known to be hormone-mimicking chemicals, many of which disrupt normal hormonal processes

My review:

In my opinion Stives products, as they claim, does not create any kind of skin rash or allergy to skin. So if you want to give a try you can choose their products and test them to see if they works for you too.

Stives is a Unilever brand. This makeup remover and cleanser comes in the packaging 6 Oz (170 gm). I first of all wet my face and then take a small pea sized (as shown in the picture) of this product and add two to three drops of water in it. I then gently make a paste of it and try to remove my makeup. It ultimately removes my heavy makeup base Luview Pakistan (reviewed here) my lip shade and my eye makeup shades used from Tempting Treats (reviewed here.)

However it fails to remove my water proof black eyeliner from Mikyajy Pretty in Pink bag (will be reviewed soon) completely. You can say either that eyeliner quality is so good or you can say that makeup remover does not works well for water-proof makeup products.

Now what did I do for removing that eyeliner? I use my Caresse Honey Lotion, wipe a small quanity of it on tissue paper and then removes my eyeliner.

Tip: Research says that using cotton balls for removing makeup increase the chances of having more wrinkles after the age of 30, so I avoid using them frequently.

Now back to the review.  This makeup remover & cleanser is gentle to skin and does not feel harsh. You did not need any extra makeup Oil or cleanser. However you may need to repeat the process two three times if your makeup is heavy till it is completely removed. After removing makeup I suggest you to use any kind of toner or sprinkles rose water to let you feel fresher after the tiring party.

Pros:

• Formulated without  Parabens & Phthalates
• Does not feel harsh on skin
• Is a good choice if you are having it alone, without cleanser
• Inexpensive and easily available

Cons:

• You find it oily
• Does not works well for water proof makeup

My rating 4/5

Since it fails to remove my water proof eyeliner

Availability

This is available at all local super drugstore around PKR 300 across Pakistan.

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Stives Timeless Skin Apricot Scrub ..

Stives Timeless Skin Apricot Scrub

Skin caring is most important part of your makeup. If the skin is not properly hydrated, clean and nourished then doing makeup is useless. We can use makeup on acne skin to hide scars, blemish and pimples but this does not clear skin and ultimately it will lead to damages of skin. So I thing scrubbing and cleansing should be in our routine. Everybody has different skin type so their scrubbing and cleansing needs are different yet I am here to review a product that ultimately suits every skin type.

Why scrubbing is important?

In a country like India, Pakistan where there is lot of humidity and pollution, skin absorbs dust other chemicals which are present in the contaminated air.

Scrub prevents blackheads, blemish. It is most important thing once has to do with oily skin because oily skin produces more oil sebum and absorb dirt as compare to others.

Stives Apricort Scrub. (Timeless Skin)

Stives Apricort Scrub. (Timeless Skin) Back side showing directions.

Stives Apricort Scrub. (Timeless Skin)

What Stives claims about their products?

We use the ingredients that nature has provided so that you can give your skin the loving care it needs, leaving it naturally to harness the power of nature to protect, revitalise and treat your skin.

What Stives claims about this product?

• Hypoallergenic
• Non-Comedogenic
• Does not contain animal ingredient
• Formulated without Parabens & Phthalates.

My review:

According to my research apricot is good for skin so I choose Apricot Scrub. Stives is a Unilever brand. A must have skin care product Stives Timeless skin Apricort scrub comes in the packaging 6 Oz (170 gm). It help prevents skin blemish and blackheads. It is gentles to skin and does not feel harsh on skin. I am having oily skin so I use it 2-3 times per weeks and then follow up with cleansing the skin to feel much better. If you did not get a time to go to beauty salon and you are having some occasion coming up you can use it and it will feel your skin good and soothing. However it does not cleans all the blackheads at once obviously it is not possible for a scrub to do so, it is not a magic :P , but as it claims, it continuosly usage will prevent doing skin and is recommended for acne prone skin.

Pros:

•       No animal ingredients.
•       Does not feel harsh on skin
•       Prevent blackheads and skin blemishes

Warning

•  I have tested this on my skin which is oily, but if your having dry skin I would suggest you to first test on your hand and then use it on your face. However my sister is also using it and she is having combination skin.
• As they said at the back of cover, it contains a products than may lead to skin burn so if your skin is extremely sensitive use sunblock after using it. (I suggest sunblock to everybody going out on daily basis)

My rating 4/5

Recommendation

I recommend this for oily to senstive skin since it does not feels harsh on skin and contains the right amount of granules.

This is available at all local super drugstore around PKR 350 across Pakistan

You can check this product on their official website here

Sania Wasif :)

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