I tried to place an order @ELF cosmetics; mineral foundation, the blush that's supposed to be like Nars 'Orgasm', and some blotting papers. I signed into Paypal to pay and then the site crashed }: -[
So I went to Boots this evening instead:
Instead of the Elf blotting papers- which were really hard to find on their site- on the drop down lists it's called "Professional Shine Eraser", 50 sheets for £1.50. Apparently they're double-sided which I've never head of before..
I spotted instead Boots (own brand) 'Skin Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets' 50 sheets for £3.49 (so more than double the Elf price, meh). I haven't seen this range before, so will be interested to try the sheets. In the packaging you have to tear out the sheets like good old Papier Poudre-- the first brand of blotting papers I used. La Senza used to stock the Rachel colour one for £1.00; but then stopped, and now I've stopped looking in there for it (I don't get my undies from there!)
Yes I have used many a brand of blotting paper. One of my favourites used to be the one I could get in Chinatown, which I have no recollection of the name- I don't think there was any English writing on the packaging :P but again the supply of these seems to have dried up...
For me ANY blotting papers are an absolute handbag essential. No matter what combination of oily-skin cleanser & moisturiser I use in the morning I never seem to manage to make it thru the day feeling 'fresh', or to get home without washing / cleansing my face being the first thing on my mind...
REVIEW: Boots SkinClear Oil-Absorbing Sheets
50 sheets for £3.50
The pack is a slim, small size ideal for slipping into you bag or even pocket to have handy at all times. The pack states that the size of the sheets themselves are 80mm x 55mm / 3" x 2" and the package is only a few mm bigger than that on all sides.
On opening the pack you get to see that the sheets are like pages in a book that you have to tear out before you can use. There is a protective white sheet at the front and the back.
The sheets themselves appear slightly pink. They are "impregnated with salicylic acid to actively help prevent spots", which I guess isn't my main concern --Just get rid of the oil!-- however it's a useful side-effect. Salicylic acid appears pretty low down on the list of 'ingredients'- the main one is talc, naturally; followed by kaolin.
It may not be immediately obvious which side is the blotting one to the eye - but to touch one feels like it has a very finely milled powder. Like all good sheets they change colour / go translucent to show you just how greasy you are- or are no longer!
Overall I guess no matter how Amazing these might turn out to be, I still think I'd like to try the Elf ones by virtue of their lower price point.
