On The Shelf
Overview:
The Original Makeup Eraser
Purchase Price $20 + shipping (The Makeup Show NY $17)
Retailer www.makeuperaser.net
Product Review:
Seeing the Makeup Eraser all over InstaGram last year
made me want to try this product for some time. The polyester cloth measures 16
inches long by 7 inches wide and for some reason I wish it were larger as I
find myself trying to use it in sections to make it last longer between machine
washes. The impressive claims of only needing warm water to remove makeup
grabbed my attention. But for some reason I felt as if it has to be drenched to
work properly.
The material acts almost hydrophobic so manipulating
it under running water is a must. I also had to get the water much hotter to
stay “warm” while on the eraser. One side of the eraser it is supposed to be
used for exfoliating, but I didn’t see any difference in material or texture
when comparing the sides. Before the initial use the directions state you must
machine wash the eraser, so I did. I have been using the eraser going on three
weeks and it is a great first line of makeup removal. With this said, it has
its limitations; for example waterproof eyeliner is going to require way too
much effort and physical pressure, in my opinion, to be effective. When
removing eye makeup, including eye shadows, I found it better to use one of my
makeup removing wipes (chemical kind) and then the eraser to wipe any traces
left behind.
Overall I found this to be a great first step in
removing makeup with only water. Next, it has its limits and the amount of
pressure and time to remove certain types of makeup on and around my eyes did
not seem worth it. Last, the size seems odd and I wish it were a little larger
to get more usage before needing to wash it. However it is great for anyone who
wears makeup as a first step to their face cleaning routine. I am glad to have
it on my shelf and feel it is worth a try.
