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I put Dollar Tree’s $1.25 Neutrogena dupe to the test – I’m impressed, it was great after I committed a skincare no-no
The beauty buy cleanses and hydrates skin
AFTER committing a cardinal skincare sin, one Dollar Tree shopper decided it was prime time to try out her latest beauty purchase.
Her new skincare buy is a dupe for a drugstore staple — and she was impressed by how well it worked.
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Kylie () has over 15,000 followers on TikTok, where she shares product reviews and shopping hauls.
She went viral on the social media app when she shared her opinion on a Dollar Tree buy.
“I may or may not have slept with my makeup on,” she admitted.
“Today we’re going to try the Neutrogena dupe makeup wipes from Dollar Tree.
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“It says compared to Neutrogena Hydro Boost Cleansing Towelettes Hydrating Facial Wipes with hyaluronic acid.”
There are 25 wipes in a pack of Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost Cleansing Towelettes sold at for $6.98.
According to the brand, they remove 99% of makeup, including waterproof mascara, dirt, oil, and sunscreen.
In addition to cleansing, the wipes “boost hydration” for up to 24 hours and leave skin feeling refreshed.
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Despite also containing hyaluronic acid, Dollar Tree’s Hydrating Facial Wipes cost just $1.25.
Kylie said they felt “thick” and “nice” as she took a wipeout of the packaging and began to wipe makeup off one side of her face.
“My face instantly gets red when I touch it,” she said.
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“I used one towelette so far but we’re going to open another one and see if there’s anything left.”
After wiping the same side of her face again with a second towelette, she held it up to show that it was almost clean.
“Just my mascara specks,” she said.
“I don’t know how this would do on a not slept-in makeup but this is pretty good and it doesn’t burn my eyes. It’s all wiped off.
“These come in 25, they are really thick, and they work, so if you see them these are definitely good.”
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WIPE IT OFF
Most women have forgotten to wash their makeup off before bed, but pros warn against making a habit of it.
Sleeping with makeup on can be damaging to the skin, with breakouts and premature aging among the undesirable side-effects.
The beauty no-no can also clog pores and worsen acne, Dr. Jennifer David told .
It is especially important to remove eye makeup to avoid irritation, inflammation, and infections.
“Leaving mascara on too long can also clog the [meibomian] glands attached to your eyelashes and lead to the development of a stye,” Dr. David said.
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Kylie previously went viral on the social media app for reviewing B-Pure Hydrating Gel Cream which is sold at Dollar Tree.
She compared the $1.25 buy to Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel for dry skin which is $18 at Walmart.
She confessed to having “no idea” how different they work but noticed their formula wasn’t quite the same.
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“B-Pure is a lot more watery and the smell is a little bit different,” she said.
Viewers were divided on which of the products they preferred for their own skincare routine.
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