Are more expensive cotton pads better?

​Cosmetic cotton pads are a necessity for many women when it comes to skin care and makeup removal. Many skin care brands have also launched cosmetic cotton pads, with prices ranging from ten yuan to hundreds of yuan. So, are the more expensive the cosmetic cotton pads, the better? Let’s take a look.

Are expensive cotton pads better?

no. The harm that cosmetic cotton pads cause to the skin has nothing to do with their price, but rather with their material and thickness. The softer, looser, and more layers the cotton pad has, the less damage it will cause to your skin. In fact, there is not much difference between cosmetic cotton pads, except for the differences in material and craftsmanship. Good cosmetic cotton pads use better cotton, which is firm overall and not easy to loosen or shed, but it has little effect on your makeup removal.

Should I buy thin or thick cotton pads?

Whether to choose thin or thick cotton pads is generally based on your own usage habits and experience. It is generally recommended to choose thicker ones because they contain more cotton and will not cause waste.

The advantage of thick cotton pads is that during use, the cotton in the middle can absorb more makeup remover water, control the amount of makeup remover water used, and avoid waste. Moreover, the pressed edges on all sides will not let the makeup remover water flow out, so the makeup remover water can be fully utilized. During the wiping process, the thick makeup remover cotton pad will rarely penetrate the other side, so when one side is dirty, the other side can be used.

Because thin cotton pads are not thick enough, after pouring makeup remover into them, the makeup remover will spread quickly. There is no edge around them, so the makeup remover water will easily flow out, which will cause waste. During the wiping process, makeup can easily penetrate to the other side, so the utilization rate of thin makeup remover cotton is not as high as that of thick makeup remover cotton. Generally, a thin cotton pad is used for wet compress.

How to choose the right cotton pad for you

By skin type:

For oily skin, aging skin, and skin with thick stratum corneum, you can choose pure cotton or fiber-type cotton pads, which help to exfoliate the stratum corneum.

For dry skin or sensitive skin, try to choose soft and thick pure cotton pads.

According to demand:

Apply lotion and choose pure cotton cotton pad.

For makeup removal, nail polish removal, and secondary cleaning, choose pure cotton or mixed materials.

For wet compress, choose non-woven cotton pads without pressed edges.

Therefore, when choosing cosmetic cotton pads, we should not focus on the price and think that the more expensive the better. Instead, we should distinguish the good from the bad based on the material of the cosmetic cotton pads. I hope the above content will be helpful to you.