REVIEW: BIFESTA CLEANSING GEL

The only thing I like better than applying makeup is taking it all off when I get home. My current makeup remover is Bifesta Cleansing Gel.

Price: SGD 12.90

Size: 170g

Ingredients (source: ratzillacosme.com):  water, PEG-8 glyceryl isostearate, isopropyl myristate, cetyl ethylhexanoate, butylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, hydrogenated polyisobutene, glycerin, alcohol, magnesium sodium fluorosilicate, hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, PEG-12 laurate, acrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate copolymer, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol isostearate, acrylates copolymer, ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, methylparaben, phenoxyethanol

My opinion: This cleanser can be used in the shower, and it works well with both dry and damp hands. I usually squeeze out a cherry-sized amount into my damp hand, rub my palms together and massage it on my dry face for about 1-2 minutes. As it's a gel, it doesn't foam up at all. My usual base makeup includes non-waterproof BB cream and powder, and I find that this cleansing gel removes them really well. When I wear red lip tints, I take out a pea-sized amount, massage my lips for about 1 minute and the color is completely gone! However, I don't think it's effective in removing waterproof mascara. I always remove my mascara before cleansing my face, but sometimes there are some residues left on my lashes, and this fails in taking them away. It doesn't sting my eyes though. After washing this off, my skin and lips feel so soft and moisturized, even in winter! It's because this cleansing gel contains hyaluronic acid (click here if you want to know more about hyaluronic acid). The instruction says there's no need to double cleanse with a facial foam as it may take away the moisturizing elements. However, I still use a cleansing foam afterwards to make sure that every bit of makeup, dirt and oil is gone. And you know what, my skin still feels smooth and hydrated after the double-cleanse process! (well, except in extremely dry and cold weather). Although it's very moisturizing, I've never broken out or got clogged pores because of this. As I don't wear makeup everyday, this will probably last me for about 4-5 months. I think the packaging is really cute with flower patterns printed on a clear tube. Since the tube is transparent, I can see how much product is left.

Pros:

- Can be used in the shower with damp hands

- Remove base makeup and lip tints well 

- Oil-free

- Moisturizing

- Non-comedogenic and non-acnegenic

- Non-irritating to eyes

- Cute and practical packaging

Cons:

- Not effective in removing waterproof mascara

- Contain paraben

Score: 9/10

Repurchase?: Yes :)