Product Review: LA Fresh Oil-Free Face Cleanser Wipes

Hey guys!

I've been wanting to get this review up for literally, 1-2 months. But one thing lead to another and it just never happened with my hectic schedule and the fact that I prefer filming and uploading videos over writing blog posts. But I'm trying to get back in the swing of reviewing Ipsy Glam Bag products on here, so here we go!

Today's review is going to be on the LA Fresh Oil-Free Face Cleanser...wipes. I don't know why on the package it's just called a cleanser when these are clearly makeup remover wipes, so I added the word for less confusion.

I received a pack of 10 of these in the "refreshing scent" from an Ipsy Glam Bag a few months ago. I film monthly glam bag unboxings on my channel, so if you're interested in those, you can check out my "Sample Boxes" playlist HERE.

In a nutshell, these weren't terrible wipes. They removed my makeup fairly easily, including mascara and everything, but I feel like they could have been slightly more moist. But it was nice to not have to tug around my eyes too much for a decent amount of makeup to be removed. My biggest pet peeve was the scent. I'm more a sweet smelling scent kind of girl, so the refreshing "clean" scent just wasn't my favorite, but it was do-able.

A 30 pack of these wipes can be purchased HERE for $10, which is a bit pricey in my opinion, considering I prefer other brands of makeup remover wipes that give the same amount of wipes for a cheaper price.

Here's a few more affordable makeup remover wipes I love:

Motives Makeup Remover Towelettes - 30 for $6

CVS Brand Makeup Remover Wipes - 30 for $5

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes - 25 for $9

I hope this review was helpful and I gave you a few cheaper, effective options if you're in the market for some new makeup remover wipes! Thanks for reading! xoxo

Remember to have a positive day! :)

Hugs,
Lauren

Did Bath & Body Works Make An EOS-esque Lip Balm?!

Hey guys! I recently went shopping at Bath & Body Works. I originally went in with my free mini candle coupon in hand, ready to walk in and walk right back out with just one item.

Yeah, right.

I got sucked into a couple things, including this adorable looking lip balm. To be honest, I bought it for two reasons: it was so cute and it smelled delicious!

Now let's get down to business. This lip balm retails for $8.00 at Bath & Body Works in the section with other cosmetics, such as the yummy, sparkly lip glosses. I've seen two; the one I purchased looks like a strawberry and is strawberry scented. The other one I saw looked like a green apple and would, I assume, smell as such.

Bath & Body Works Lip Balm: looks like a strawberry; EOS lip balm: looks like a sphere

1st view: appears to be significantly less product in the B&BW lip balm vs. EOS

2nd view: appears to be significantly less product in the B&BW lip balm vs. EOS

As seen in the pictures above, the EOS lip balm appears to have significantly more product than the Bath & Body Works lip balm. However, after doing some research, I found out that the EOS lip balm has 0.25 oz of product inside, while the Bath & Body Works lip balm has 0.2 oz of product. This means the difference is only 0.05 oz, which isn't a huge amount. This leads me to believe that the Bath & Body Works lip balm is packed more and more dense. I just hope it lasts as long as my EOS lip balms have.

The price is the big factor here. The Bath & Body Works lip balms retail for $8.00 and EOS lip balms range from $3-4, depending where you purchase them. I found them for $3.29 on the EOS website, $2.99 on target.com, and $3.99 on CVS.com. So the price is a huge jump for a similar product that you can get at a cheaper price. The real question is: is it really worth it?!

I've loved my EOS lip balms for years now. The Strawberry Sorbet one just happens to be my favorite, too. I will mention that the scents are a little different. The Bath & Body Works lip balm has a distinct strawberry jello smell (which I LOVE) while the EOS lip balm has a softer general strawberry scent. The Bath & Body Works lip balm seems to pull at the lips more when you apply it, while the EOS lip balm has a smoother application. So definitely keep that in mind. However, they're both about the same size as far as the outer casing goes.

All in all, I would say I enjoy my purchase. Maybe I can justify it more because I used a 20% off coupon and a gift card to purchase it, but I do really love the scent. And the casing is definitely a conversation starter. However, because of the price, I have to defend EOS. They have a wide variety of scents/flavors to choose from, along with awesome lotions and shaving creams. They all retail for no more than roughly $4. 

In the end, it's all up to how much money you want to spend and which kind of strawberry smell you'd prefer. It's a tough choice if you have to choose one, but at the moment, I'd honestly have to say I choose the Bath & Body Works lip balm just because that strawberry jello smell is to die for.

I hope this review was helpful. Please let me know if you have any questions in the comments section! xoxo 

Remember to have a positive day! :)

Hugs,
Lauren

*Note: Both the EOS lip balm & Bath & Body Works lip balm are new in the pictures above.*