VMV's Oil and Oil-Free Makeup Removers

Tis the season for fatty goose liver, holiday binge eating, endless Christmas parties and merrymaking. It can mean a lot of makeup, too!

What's a girl got to do? I can't stress enough how important it is to remove makeup every night. I am a victim of forgetting to do this sometimes --- and I'm paying for it dearly. I still have remnants of my acne from years ago. I wish I had the patience to do this every night. Still, options never run out. Today, I'm sharing with you new products from our friends at

VMV Hypoallergenics: Gentle & Softening Makeup Removing Oil, PHP 850

Contains USDA-certified organic virgin coconut oil for unrivaled moisturization (its fatty acids are native to skin). Also has anti-inflammatory and some anti-microbial properties to soothe skin while giving it a real clean.
Skin-enriching coconut-derived fatty acids provide additional anti-inflammatory moisturization.
With hydrating glycerin and green tea for antioxidant benefits.
Allergen-free. Excellent to help keep sensitive or dry skin soothed, comfortable, moisturized and healthy, particularly in those who need to use heavy makeup regularly.

Ingredients: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Caprylyl Methicone, Glyceryl Laurate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract.

Thoughts:

Smelled like VCO, which is a plus since I love VCO!
Effectively strips off makeup without feeling like it's harmful to the skin
Still a bit oily after washing with water, one may need to still cleanse with a soap-based cleanser
Huge bottle for price of PHP 850
Hooray for being available online!
Usage is similar to Shu Uemura's cleansing oil

Oil-Free Quick and Complete Makeup Remover, PHP 850

This oil-free formulation effortlessly erases eye + face makeup in a few quick swipes.
Soft and easy on skin.
With hydrating glycerin to moisturize while removing makeup and green tea for antioxidant benefits.
Allergen-free, oil-free. Excellent to help maintain skin health in those who need to use heavy makeup regularly.

Thoughts:

Removed all traces of makeup {cotton pad was clean on the third swipe}, no oil indeed, too.
If you're the afraid-of-oil type, this one is for you.
No scent, no sting.
No breakouts, hooray!
If you're lazy to wash after, it's okay. No icky oily feeling anyway.
Available online, too!

What's your makeup remover? Share with me below!
xx

PS, my good friend, Nicole Romero of Beauty and Sparkle is holding a nail art session. Check out the details below!

Nicole's Sparkle Sessions: A Nail Art Workshop
Date: Saturday, December 7, 2013
Time: 10am to 1pm
Place: I Do Nails, 3/F New Eastwood Mall, Quezon City

Workshop Proper:

Discussions about the latest nail art trends and tips.
Macy Alcaraz, the creative editor behind Polished! A Nail Art Book, will be teaching the nail art techniques—perfect for holiday parties or if you don't want to spend on a manicure.

The workshop fee is P1,500. From this, P500 will go to the victims of Typhoon Yolanda. Donations in kind are also welcome. I will take care of dropping them off at the proper centers.

The Workshop Fee Includes: