Face Halo review; I tested it to see if it can really remove make-up and fake tan
CLEANSING your face is an essential step in any skincare routine and necessary to remove make-up as well as daily grime – and these reusable Face Halo Pads allow you to do this in a sustainable and eco-friendly way.
Have you ever considered how much disposable cleansing wipes cost in terms of the amount of rubbish they generate and their negative impact on the environment, not to mention the cost to your finances.
Over the course of a year the spend adds up to a pretty penny as they’re not cheap. They also often contain plastic and are not recyclable, with millions of the things ending up in landfill each year.
Swapping to reusable wipes not only cares for your skin, but for the planet, so I was excited to try Face Halo Pads and find out how well they work – and if you really can cleanse your fact properly with just warm water.
Face Halo pack of 3, £18 £14.99
Pros:
- Removes make-up without product (even mascara)
- Soft and gentle on your skin
- Eco-friendly as they're reusable
Cons:
- Not enough for a full cleanse
- Have to follow with face wash
- Must properly wash them after using
Rating: 4.5/5
Face Halo review: quick summary
According to a report in Bustle, it's estimated that over 20 million single-use makeup wipes are chucked in the bin every day, and 7.6 billion pounds of them are thrown into landfill – reusable cotton pads are quite literally worth the earth.
In terms of their effectiveness? Well, I tried out Face Halo's reusable pads after a day of wearing a full face of makeup.
First of all, I was impressed with the softness of their fluffy texture, which stayed just as smooth when wet, gently cleansing my skin.
After one round of wiping my face, my make-up was coming off easily without any product, just warm water. A real result for sensitive skin.
It feels a bit unhygienic that you can see your make-up on the sponge as you continue to wipe it off though, but it definitely removes all make-up including mascara – I used a clean one afterwards to test and there were no remnants on the pad!
However, I later saw acne-positive influencer Louisa Northcote swearing by Face Halo pads after using an oil cleanser, so I tried that the day after and saw improved results as the Face Halos weren't so dirty afterwards.
I was shocked with how quickly the body pad removed my fake tan too, with both a soft polish side and an exfoliator side. And the new precision pads were great for removing unwanted mascara mistakes when doing my make-up.
The only downside is you will probably be more comfortable washing them in the washing machine than simply using soap and hot water if you're removing a lot of make-up and definitely after removing fake tan, and you will need to follow with cleanser to properly clean your face.
As you can just wash and reuse them, they're bound to save a lot of money in make-up remover though, and it feels good helping the planet too.
Face Halo pack of 3, £18 £14.99
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Are Face Halo reusable pads good for the skin?
Face Halo pads definitely feel good on your skin; they're softer-than-soft, as the fibres are 100 times finer than human hair, so they're gentle and don't require scrubbing hard or dragging your face.
If you find that make-up remover or wipes can irritate your skin then Face Halo pads are a good idea, looking after sensitive skin well.
The Face Halo's HaloTech fibres remove make-up and clear your pores better than wipes do.
How do you wash Face Halo reusable cotton pads?
Face Halo states you can simply wash the cotton pads with soap and water straight after use, but although some of the make-up does come off, this isn't enough to fully wash the pads as they still look a murky white shade after use.
Use both sides of each pad, then I recommend putting them in the washing machine with a whitewash for good-as-new results.
They can withstand up to 200 machine washes before they lose their softness, so if you use them every day then they'll last you over a year!
Face Halo pack of 3, £18 £14.99
Where can I buy Face Halo Pads in the UK?
Face Halo's popular reusable makeup remover pads cost just under £16 for three and their larger body make-up remover pad is currently on offer at Amazon for just £5.74 – that’s a massive 68% off the usual price.
Face Halo Pads are available from the , as well as from well-known stores on the high street and online.
As an emerging cult favourite in the industry, the brand is available at many beauty retailers around the world, from Korea, Japan and Hong Kong, to the UK, Europe and Australia.
We found the reusable make-up pads at:
Is there an alternative to Face Halo Pads?
As the true cost of disposable wipes of all kinds is becoming more known, people are turning to alternatives. In the case of make-up removal wipes, there are many options available and these will continue to increase as the market for them gets bigger. Currently, a search for reusable make-up remover pads on Amazon brings up 673 results.
A number of beauty brands, such as , , , and , now sell their own versions, as do high-street stores like .
Price varies from the very cheap to the more expensive, but bear in mind the fabric they’re made from, whether that’s bamboo, organic cotton or synthetic fibres – you want a soft surface that doesn’t scratch the delicate skin of your face.