Cons
- Finicky packaging
- Small size of sheets
Pros
- No residue
- Quick and easy
- Great value
- No scent
- Works with sensitive skin
In-depth Review
I haven’t been a fan of Clean and Clear skin care products in the past (too harsh for my skin) but I haven’t been able to stop using their Oil Absorbing Sheets. I’ve probably been using them now for around six years as they’re an effective means of getting rid of excess oil on your face and they are reasonably priced. Many other companies (Clinique, MAC, The Body Shop, etc.) carry the exact same product but are priced higher so I stick with Clean and Clear.
The packaging of the sheets come in a small flimsy cardboard envelope that I’ve crushed several times when I throw them in my bag. To get the sheets out, there’s a sticky portion of the lid that adheres to the individual sheet and pulls one out when you open the flap. While this mechanism works for maybe the first 10 sheets, the adhesive looses its stickiness and it become frustrating to get the other 40 sheets out. Personally, I don’t use the adhesive at all and use my fingers instead to pick up each sheet as I need them.
To use them, simply take a sheet and either wipe or blot your face where there is excessive oil. The sheet, which is light blue, will turn a noticeable shade darker when it has absorbed oil. I blot when I’m wearing any kind of make up so to reduce the transfer onto the sheets. You may also want to blot your skin if you have dry skin as this may promote flaking of the skin. The difference before and after is instantly noticeable – your face will feel cleaner and shine will be eliminated. A downside about these sheets I find is that I tend to need about 1.5 of a sheet to absorb all the oil from my face and neck and so I end up using 2. Other brands I believe do carry larger sheets but again, for the price, I’ll stick with Clean and Clear.
These oil absorbing sheets have and will continue to be part of my skin care essentials. I take them everywhere I go and even on vacation because they’re quick and effective at controlling oil. I find them more effective than any powder I’ve tried and are more beneficial for your skin (blotting your skin once a day with these sheets vs. layering powder on your face every 3 hours). Also, using tissues cannot be compared to these sheets as they do not leave a residue on your face and are less irritating on the skin (my skin turns red after using tissue to wipe/blot my face of oil).
All in all, I highly recommend these oil absorbing sheets to anyone who has an issue with oily skin as this will effectively remove excessive oils (maintain a fresh matte appearance) but will not help with controlling oil production, and reducing blemishes, acne, large pores, etc.
