Oil Blot away! (Clinique Pore Minimizer Oil-Blotting Sheets)

Member Name: Clayeree

Product:	Clinique Pore Minimizer Oil-Blotting Sheets
Date:	19/10/09 (79 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Very effective at removing excess oil

Disadvantages: Very pricey; poor packaging

A while ago I visited my local Clinique counter in search of a foundation that would suit my oily skin. By lunchtime I usually find that my nose, chin and forehead are starting to look shiny so the Clinique consultant suggested I also buy some Pore Minimizer Oil Blotting Sheets. As there was a Bonus Time offer on (if you buy two products you get a selection of Clinique goodies for free) this seemed like a good idea at the time.

These little sheets can be used to absorb excess oil, even through makeup. The Clinique assistant I spoke to advised that when my face got oily, instead of applying more powder to it, I should use an oil blotting sheet first to remove the excess oil. I tried this and found that the blotting sheet absorbed enough oil that I didn't need to apply any more powder.

The sheets themselves are unlike any other oil blotting sheet I have bought in that they are not made of a thin powdery piece of paper but are instead almost plasticky. They are thin and very soft to the touch. To use them you press them to any oily bits of skin and the oil is absorbed. They are strangely satisfying to use; as you press them to your skin you can see the sheet picking up the oil so it seems like they are actually working. I find that one sheet is usually enough to remove oil from my T-zone.

The sheets come in a small cardboard pouch which is about 10cm by 7cm. On the inside of the lid of the pouch is a sticky circle which is meant to pull one sheet out at a time when you open the lid. Unfortunately I found that this doesn't really work and I usually end up getting two sheets at a time and then have to try to stuff one sheet back in again. This results in the second sheet getting covered in oily fingerprints.

The cardboard pouch is not that sturdy if you are planning on carrying these around with you in your handbag which, let's face it, is highly likely. Having said that, I've had my pack in my handbag for ages and although it looks fairly tatty, the sheets inside are in perfect condition.

These are available at Clinique counters for £7.50 for 50 sheets although you can get them cheaper if you shop around on the internet (they are currently £6.50 from www.feelunique.com). At the full price this works out at 15 pence per sheet so they are very pricey. I have not found a better oil blotting sheet but I won't be buying these again because they are not so good that I can't live without them.

Summary: Only recommended if you have cash to splash