I've been using this product for about two and a half years now, and I still am loving it. It was recommended to me by my acupuncturist (it was covered under my insurance, and I thought I'd try it out). I bought one tub that I keep mostly by my side (I keep it in my car when I'm out), and it's still going strong.
Albolene Moisturizing Cleanser
Claims: Removes makeup gently and effectively. Moisturizes. Help prevent dry, irritated skin.
Verdict: First of all, this is in a tub, which is somewhat unsanitary. It wouldn't be able to be dispensed in a tube, though, because of its consistency. To keep the tub sanitary, you'll have to use something to scoop out the Albolene. I use a fro-yo spoon. That said, I love this stuff. It was recommended to me as both a makeup remover and just a moisturizer. I put it on in the morning over my moisturizer to keep myself from flaking, I put it on at night to remove my makeup... It's great. It's a solid that tuns to liquid with your body temperature, so it doesn't feel as thick or greasy as Vaseline or Aquaphor. It's an occlusive layer -- something to keep moisture in and irritants out. Definitely something to keep if you have flaky, eczema-y skin, but don't only use this. It really only has paraffin and petrolatum in it; your skin needs emollients, antioxidants, and vitamins to be truly healthy. This is a great addition, but not something to replace your normal moisturizer with.
Where to buy: Amazon.com, Drugstore.com, Walmart, Walgreens, CVS
List price: $13.99
Normal to slightly dry skin: 3/5. You could use this as a moisturizing, gentle makeup remover, but there are so many on the market. Using this as a moisturizer would be greasy and probably feel uncomfortable.
Dry, Flaky Skin: 5/5. As I said, don't use this alone on your skin, though it is both a cleanser and moisturizer. Highly recommended, though, for de-flaking patches on the go, taking stubborn makeup off, and keeping skin soft and the moisture in.
Sensitive Skin: 5/5. This is the most effective, gentle, no-scrubbing-necessary makeup remover I've ever encountered. Even when it takes a little time, like with stubborn mascara or eyeliner, you just slather some on and leave it or massage lightly for a time. It comes right off with a tissue. I have been putting this on my face for so long now and never have I had a red, blotchy reaction.
Ingredients: Mineral Oil; Petrolatum; Paraffin; Ceresin; Beta Carotene
ReplyDeleteAs a cleanser and moisturizer, I couldn't be happier with Albolene for my dry skin. This makeup remover face wash has really helped as a cream makeup remover for those long nights that I am out with my friends. While I don't know what it feels like to live with atopic dermatitis, I understand what really dry skin feels like and Albolene has definitely helped with that. I also have to agree with the no-srubbing needed for this product. I also too used to get small red blotchy reactions all over my face before I started to use this product, not any more. It's even had a great side effect of helping with acne! I love this stuff, I wish I would have known about it sooner.
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