It promises to condition while it cleanses... but I wish it would do more cleansing, and less conditioning. Today, as promised, I am reviewing the first item in my mini skincare haul: the No7 eye make-up remover.
I didn't think you could go wrong with a make-up remover, believing it to be pretty straightforward and run-of-the-mill. However, it seems that No7 have tried to be too innovative for their own good, focussing too much on the mature and drier skin types; and in so doing have produced a disappointing product in what should have been an easy market.
Price...
The price point for all No7 products is pretty good, considering I am used to Clarins skincare. What's more, I managed to get this product in a 3-for-2 offer, on top of a boots voucher for No7 skincare. Overall, therefore, I paid less than is humanly possible for a targeted make-up remover product, which I am more than happy with. Long live boots vouchers...
Does-What-It-Says-On-The-Tin-alike...
Cleanse? Yes. Condition? Yes. Leave a huge amount of excess oily product on the skin? Yes. It does what it is supposed to; it removes your make-up, including long lasting foundation and waterproof mascara. However, after application, it does feel like I have gone swimming in a grease-pool - so much so that I feel I have to wash my face after use. I think that this not only defeats the point of a skin cleansing product, but also goes against the grain of the No7 'Ta Dah!' claims which has connotations of quick, easy and magic products which reveal a new skin. I just felt like I would be better off with a good old-fashioned bar of soap and water.
Overall Satisfaction...
Will I be repurchasing this product? No. I think there are far better competitors, even taking into consideration the excellent deals on the Boots skincare ranges. I do not wish to put more grease on to my already oily complexion, but that's just me.
2/5 stars
Photo credit: Boots.com
