Simply Divine (Simple Facial Cleansing Wipes)

Member Name: pearlydewdrop

Product:	Simple Facial Cleansing Wipes
Date:	16/08/08 (179 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Gentle on sensitive skin, good cleansing properties, affordable, not fussy

Disadvantages: No frills, unperfumed and so unfeminine

I suffer from seriously sensitive skin, and as I approach my third decade of life, Im not finding it is easing any! My complexion has always been a bit temperamental- the blemishes and spots of the teenage years have largely gone, but now i get dry patches, mild eczema, and flushing. I guess my skin is combination type, but also easily aggravated by perfumes, cheap cosmetic chemicals, the weather, what I eat, and stress! As a result, to keep all these variables in check, I have to be selective about both the make-up I use and the facial wipes I use to remove the old slap. In South Essex, where I live, our water is hard, and so I always use face wipes to remove make-up. The hard water also irritates my skin, so a good, hypo-allergenic, all purpose face wipe is what Ive searched for. The Simple Cleansing Face Wipes, Ive found, are pretty reliable and effective, and heres why:


~What are Simple Cleansing Face Wipes?~
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The Simple brand has long been known for its claim to be 'not perfumed, not coloured, just kind'. This statement sums up the requirements I have from a typical cleansing face wipe. Sensitive skins dont want to be attacked by heavy perfume, or harsh chemicals, and so 'simply' want a gentle solution for facial cleansing.

Simple Cleansing face wipes claim to remove all traces of make-up, including waterproof mascara. They are 100% alcohol free (a known irritant to sensitive skins), 100% oil free (and thus light feeling, and non-comedogenic- dont block pores), and are PH balanced to complement the skins natural PH level.

These facial wipes do not have, to my knowledge, any added cosmetic benefits aside from being non-irritant, hydrating, cleansing, and fresh feeling. They dont, therefore, have added ingrediants such as vitamin C for skin radiance, aloe vera to ease redness, or other minerals and vitamins. I think this is fine if you use a separate moisturiser to satisfy your other beauty needs, but if you're looking for a one-step cleanse, tone, and moisturise solution, then these wipes arent for you.


~What Is the Packaging Like? How Many Wipes are included?~
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Simple Cleansing face wipes are kept moist in a pale green plastic package. On the face of the pack is a white adhesive opening, so that when you open the pack to use a wipe, you are able to reseal it again.

Simples slogan of 'no colour', and 'no perfume' is printed, in white type across the packaging, and a pink sticker is seen on the top right hand corner claiming that Simple is the "No.1 UK cleanser brand".

There are 25 wipes in a pack, which does me for about a month. Im shrewd and cut each cloth in half when I use it, because 1 wipe is almost always too sodden with cleansing liquid to do a single morning cleanse. I can then use the remaining half at night, when I take my make-up off.


~How Much?~
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It varies from retail outlet to retail outlet, but averages about £2.19. Ive managed to get these wipes for £1.99 in Sainsburys, but this may be a flukey offer!


~Are They Any Good?~
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These wipes are great. I used to be loyal to Neutrogena wipes, but they proved to be a bit too wet and rich for me. Simple wipes arent smothered in a heavy formulation of moisturisers, but still feel effective. My dry patches arent as obvious, and I certainly dont get any spot outbreaks. I just feel that these are the nearest thing to clean, fresh water, on your skin, as is possible to find. That appeals to me!

Summary: A good, all round cleansing and moisturising wipe. Great used in conjuction with Simples range