[Review] The New Bioré Aqua Jelly Makeup Remover

It's been a long day without you, my friend/ And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again/ We've come a long way from where we began/ Oh, I'll tell you all about it when I see you again/ When I see you again...

This is how I feel about blogging. Ever since I went down my chosen career path, this blog has suffered from neglect. I've missed blogging and I'm mired in shame that cobwebs have formed over here. Notwithstanding the latter, I'm glad to break the cobwebs by introducing this pretty darn awesome drugstore find.

I saw and heard really good reviews about the new Bioré Aqua Jelly Makeup Remover so it was a no-brainer that I would say yes when SampleStore offered me the chance to review it. I mean, if someone told you that a revolutionary jelly-like textured Makeup Remover that comes in a smooth and light consistency but with a high cleansing ability that effortlessly dissolves and lifts off more makeup in a gentle glide exists, HOW TO SAY NO?

Pretty and feminine packaging that makes it irresistible.

Furthermore, the Japanese have a thing or two about marketing that some other brands can learn from. The packaging is not luxurious like what you get from high-end beauty brands (you pay for what you get), but it has a charm and beauty of its own. The packaging alone is enough to make a lesser me commit to buying upon sight. For instagrammers, this will look lovely on your bathroom shelf if you have the habit of taking bathroom pictures. *Clean thoughts please*

See the shine on my face- it is a sign of oily skin.

It is fairly obvious from my pictures that I have oily combination skin. If you worry that this is not suitable for you because you have a different skin  type, you don't have to worry at all! Part of the awesomeness of this product is that it is suitable for ALL skin types. My theory (not scientifically proven or claimed by Bioré) is that since this is an "Aqua" (i.e. water) based product, and people of all skin types have to use water to wash their faces, surely this is suitable for all skin types unless you are sensitive or allergic to water.

You can tell from the bottle that the product is very light-weight!

What is so "new" about this new Bioré Aqua Jelly Makeup Remover? Unlike its predecessor the "jelly" version, the new version is even smoother and has a lighter consistency. In fact, it feels more liquid than jelly. Texture wise, it feels like a certain well-known Japanese brand cleansing oil minus the oil component.

More selfies... 

Speaking of THAT well-known Japanese brand cleansing oil, the usage directions for both products are the SAME.

For those who are don't know what I am talking about, the usage directions are as follows:-

1. Pump an appropriate amount of the cleansing liquid (2-3 pumps) onto DRY hands and spread evenly over your DRY face and eye areas.
2. Massage your face gently with the cleansing liquid to dissolve makeup.
3. Rinse your face thoroughly with water. It is not necessary to remove the cleansing liquid with a cotton pad or tissue.

Okay, the usage directions say it is NOT necessary to use cotton pads or tissue BUT I would go so far as to say "DO NOT USE COTTON PADS OR TISSUE". Also, why waste cotton pads and tissue when it will not help you use this product better?

Can this really take off all that makeup on my face?

Bare-faced me getting ready to go to bed.

As you can see, the new Bioré Aqua Jelly Makeup Remover works to remove the makeup on my face. You can tell the picture of me has no makeup- not even my drawn on eyebrows- see the left eyebrow (which appears on the right). My thoughts on the product? It is gentle on my skin and works like a dream to remove makeup. My skin feels clean without that squeaky clean tightness after use.

Since I already mentioned a certain well-known Japanese brand cleansing oils which I am a huge fan and user of, the makeup removing prowess of the new Bioré Aqua Jelly Makeup Remover ranks up there with the cleansing oils for a fraction of the price. As far as I can tell, the only difference with the well-known Japanese brand cleansing oils and the new Bioré Aqua Jelly Makeup Remover is that each cleansing oil purports to do something else for your face (i.e. brightening, pore clarifying etc.) besides removing makeup. Having said that, if you are not fussed about what else your makeup remover can do besides removing makeup, the new Bioré Aqua Jelly Makeup Remover is your best bet.

You can get the new Bioré Aqua Jelly Makeup Remover at all leading supermarkets, personal care stores and western pharmacies (i.e. Watsons, Guardian etc.) & departmental stores. It retails for S$24.90 for a 230ml bottle.

Disclaimer: The new Bioré Aqua Jelly Makeup Remover was provided by The SampleStore for me to review but this is not an advertorial or a paid blog post. My views on the product is not influenced by Bioré and/or The SampleStore and are completely my own.

Literature: Poetry- Why Mars never meets Venus

Sudden inspirations and urges to write strikes ever so often. The perils of womanhood and our interactions with the other sex.

One comment- that was all it took

For her, sensitive to a fault

The overwhelming emotions spill

Tainting the perfect picture

Painted by the memories of her head.

Dark clouds spread across the skies

Dark thoughts spread like cancer

The thunder sound looms from afar

The mood changes like the weather

In a once a month 'ffair.

Ever clueless, ever tactless

The maiden’s heart is never won

Try as he may, try as he might

He incurs her wrath

As like always.