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Friday, February 26, 2016

First Impression | Biore Baking Soda

Biore Baking Soda
pH balanced  deep cleanses • gently exfoliates


This line was featured in Glow Magazine's Spring Checklist in their newest issue!


Biore Baking Soda Pore Cleanser (200mL)



Claims:
• for everyday use
 ideal for combination skin
• oil-free

Ingredients:
Water: main ingredient
Glycerin: humectant (attracts water)
Sodium Laureth Sulfate: foaming agent
Salicylic Acid: heals acne
Citric Acid: balances out pH, promotes skin regrowth
Sodium Bicarbonate: gently exfoliates skin & deep cleanses pores


My Verdict:
• leaves skin with a matte texture
• pores feel invigorated

Biore Baking Soda Cleansing Scrub (127g)


Claims:
use 2-3 times a week
• cleans 2.5x better than basic cleansing



Ingredients:
Sodium Bicarbonate: main ingredient. gently exfoliates skin & deep cleanses pores
Citric Acid: balances out pH, promotes skin regrowth
Menthol: potential irritant



My Verdict:
• flip top cap is convenient for dispensing
• maximum quarter-size of the powder is needed
• make sure to mix with water in your palm before applying to face
• more water added softens cleansing action
• face feels squeaky clean and dry
• it is key to moisturize after since this is an exfoliator

Final Thoughts for Both Products:
Surprisingly, both of the products have the same pleasant smell that remind me of one of my first Biore products that was a holy grail of mine: the Steam-Activated Green Tea cleanser! I had expected a harsh grainy smell, instead. The conveniently-packaged dispensing products create instant results by fizzing up in deeply cleaning out pores of makeup & dirt and leaving a matte skin texture. It's the ultimate cleanse for days that I've felt I've been sweating a lot, exposed to the outdoors. I believe this product will be more ideal for summer use. Even though baking soda in itself has a more basic pH=9, it is balanced out by the citric acid in the products. The cleansing scrub is a harsher exfoliator in comparison so I suggest using less than the recommended quarter-size with more water. Also, with baking soda being multi-purpose and skin-care friendly, I can imagine myself using this for acne spot treatments, body odour, and stained nails/enamel in emergency scenarios.



Products have been sent by @InfluensterCA for consideration. All opinions are 100% my own.

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