MAC Charged Water Cleanser Review

MAC Naturally Skincare: Mineralize Charged Water Eye Cream, Charged Water Cleanser, MAC Mineralize Charged Water Moisture Gel







NARS recently came up with their own version, as did MAC. Cleansing water/makeup removing waters are all the rage nowadays. This is the makeup-loving girl's best friend. This water-based makeup remover was so popular backstage during fashion week because it takes off makeup without leaving any residue, so new makeup can be applied immediately thereafter. It's not oil-based so your skin won't feel greasy and sticky. They can also take off hard to remove makeup like mascara. Just wet a cotton pad with the product, and remove makeup accordingly. Easy as pie, right?


MAC Charged Water Cleanser on a cotton pad after removing eye shadow, liner and mascara

I tried the MAC Charged Water Cleanser for removing full makeup on my face, and it took off my full-coverage foundation quite easily. I was wearing Chanel Mat Lumiere and it came off in a cinch. Liner and mascara were removed quite easily as well. It works better if you place the soaked cotton pad on the eye and let it sit there for half a minute before wiping off the eye makeup; the product seeps into the caked makeup better for easier removal.

It has the refreshing, cleansing, purifying properties of water, and yet it cleanses and takes off makeup much better than water. This is great for people who need to take off their makeup in a snap, like people who came from work and going to the gym, or people who need to freshen up before an event.

I like to use cleansing waters like the MAC Charged Water Cleanser in tandem with my Clarisonic Classic. I used this prior to washing my face with my Philosophy Purity Made Simple cleanser using my Clarisonic Classic facial cleansing brush. This procedure really helped my skin look pure, toned, very clean. I also like to use this product with a Q-tip to clean the lower lashline area of left-over mascara after washing my face.

All in all, I am really enjoying the water-based cleansers such as the MAC Charged Water Cleanser. It is such a gentle, efficient way to take the day off your face without the oily residue.

The Shades Of U Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Note: Media sample was provided by a representative of the brand for consideration. All opinions are completely mine.