Review of Neutrogena Make-up Remover Cleansing Towelettes Refill Pack

My cousin was over yesterday, and stupidly we decided to go to the ocean. It was foggy, and misty, and it was only a matter of time that the moisture in the air began to stick to our faces. The result was 2 girls sitting by the water, with mascara and eye liner running down our faces. We both looked as if we were ready for Halloween, and we certainly didn't want to walk back to the car looking like ...the way we did!
It felt nasty, we looked nasty, and luckily she had a remedy right in her purse to cure the monstrous look. She pulled out a pack of Neutrogena Make-up Remover Cleansing Towelettes, and claimed that they were the best makeup removal pads she had ever used. Man, she boasted so much about them that you'd think she was in a commercial.
I myself was used to the very small circular removal pads, and when she handed me a large towel for my face I was surprised. I had never seen such a large makeup removal pad. I figured this bad boy would clean off all my makeup and some.
She then told me that the Neutrogena Make-up Remover Cleansing Towelettes literately dissolve the makeup on your face, as well as any dirt and oil. The claim on the package stated the same, the package also claimed that it would not leave behind a heavy residue on my skin, which meant I wouldn't have to rinse afterward.
My use:
I rubbed the towelette all around my face and eyes, and inspected it. It did remove the mascara and eye liner with ease, as well as my cover up. I liked how easily and well it worked. I usually struggle with the eye area, but the large towel took care of it with little effort.
The towelette itself was not scented.
My face felt clean yes, but I did in fact feel a residue. It was not a heavy one, so the towelettes worked as claimed; however it was a light residue, and I did not like the feeling at all. It was like a thin layer of oil on my face, and it felt nasty.
I ended up rinsing off when I got home, because even hours later I could feel the thin layer on my face, and I knew that most likely it would cause break outs. The next morning my thoughts proved to be right. I had small zits on my face and neck, where I had rubbed the towelette.
Overall:
I will stick to my smaller makeup removal pads, they at least leave my face fresh and oil free. The Neutrogena Make-up Remover Cleansing Towelettes left behind a nasty thin coating of some sort of gunk that my facial chemistry did not agree with. Although they worked like a charm, they made my skin feel like crap. I like my skin feeling clean fresh and residue free. The towelettes leave your skin looking clean and fresh, but it certainly does not feel that way.
If your face is prone to break outs, then avoid these miracle wipes.
Pricing and availability:
If you still think they are something you would want to try, you can buy the actual tub of towelettes, or the refill packs. I recommend just buying the refill packs and sealing them up well after each use. The tub is costs way more, and keeps the towelettes just as moist as they are in the refill packs. Just make sure you keep the refill packs sealed well after opening them.
The refill packs come with 25 makeup towelettes. You can find them in any local superstore or drug store for about $7.00. A bit over priced for my likings.
*Do not flush the Neutrogena Make-up Remover Cleansing Towelettes down the toilet!