Review: Celeteque Facial Wash and Exfoliating Wash

I'm back again...well, just for the time being since my "hiatus" isn't really over yet. I'm bored with my daily routine right now, so I decided to make a review because I already miss blogging.

After using Celeteque facial wash and exfoliating wash (I'm already finished with this) for a few months, I think it's time to make a review about this.

Celeteque Facial Wash with NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factor)

many of us here in the Philippines know that this facial wash is comparable to the Cetaphil facial wash. The only difference is that Celeteque is the more affordable local version of Cetaphil, but in my opinion, this facial wash works a TAD better than Cetaphil (Why? because I used my son's Cetaphil just for comparison)

Formula:

- a bit more runny when kept at room temp. compared to normal facial washes and to Cetaphil, but I usually put my Celeteque facial wash and exfoliating wash in the fridge because I feel like it works better. I'll explain further in the next picture.

As you can see, the directions for use and proper storage of the product ("store below 30C") is indicated in the box (and at the back of the actual tube, so you could throw away the box if you want to.)

Why do I put my Celeteque in the fridge? our usual normal room temp. here in the Philippines will not suffice the indicated temp. storage of at least 30C or less. This instruction is not really compulsory if you don't want to follow it, but I felt that I got to maximize the full potential of the product when I did this. 

the description of what I actually need in a facial wash is already written on the box and on the tube.

Price:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this is P149.00 for a 60ml tube. They have bigger sizes of their products too.

Scent:

- Even if it says that it's "fragrance free" there is still a very faint scent that I can only describe as "soapy"

Pros:

- did not cause breakouts.

- did not made my skin very tight and dry like other facial washes I've used in the past.

- it's more effective in cleansing makeup residues from my face than Cetaphil which did nothing to remove makeup residues from my face.

- very affordable and readily available in almost every drugstore and Watsons.

- a little goes a long way. This 60ml lasted me for more than 6 months of washing my face every night and sometime at daytime (I use a soap from the derma at daytime), everyday.

- still gives you just a tiny bit of "foaming action". This is a good thing for a paranoid like me who is already used to facial washes that foams.

Cons:

- If you're not used to this, you may find yourself rinsing your face over and over again because it kinda leaves a slippery feel on the skin. Do not panick though. Once you've dried your face, your face will not feel slippery, but it will look and feel clean.

the ingredients. This is the only thing not written on the tube. Almost the same ingredients as Cetaphil.

It also indicates the expiry date of the product. A very important information to give to consumers.

Celeteque Gentle Exfoliating Wash with Dual Vitamin Nourishing Beads

I will not review this as thoroughly as the facial wash because this is actually just the same as the Celeteque facial wash. The only difference with this is that it has beads for exfoliating.

the description is almost the same as the facial wash except for the exfoliating beads thingy.

ingredients also the same, but with beads.

description, the same

the directions and the storage temp. is the same

Price:

I don't think this has the same price as the facial wash, but the price range of this exfoliating wash in 60ml is not that far from the price range of the facial wash. I believe this is still under P200 price range.

Formula and Scent:

still the same with the facial wash.

Pros:

did not cause breakouts.

- did not made my skin very tight and dry like other facial washes I've used in the past.

- it's more effective in cleansing makeup residues from my face than Cetaphil which did nothing to remove makeup residues from my face.

- very affordable and readily available in almost every drugstore and Watsons.

- a little goes a long way. This 60ml lasted me for more than 6 months of washing my face every night and sometime at daytime (I use a soap from the derma at daytime), everyday.

- still gives you just a tiny bit of "foaming action". This is a good thing for a paranoid like me who is already used to facial washes that foams.

Cons:

- the beads are too sparse for my liking, hence it isn't really that useful for exfoliating. Unless, your have a really, really, really sensitive skin. More sensitive than mine, then maybe this is for you.

PIECE OF ADVISE:

- if your going to purchase the facial wash and the exfoliating wash, just purchase the facial wash and buy a  muzlin cloth or an exfoliating rubber pad like this (refer to the picture below)

(should I make a review about this? by the way, this works amazingly on my skin!)