Swisspers ECO Wipes Review

I can be very lazy about my skincare and I care a lot about the environment, so I was very excited to try these biodegradable face wipes.

In general, the product performance was much like other wipes I've tried - the fact they were biodegradable didn't cause them to break down during use or anything.

While I was using them I found they had a mild, pleasant, subtle scent - nothing to irritate those of us who are sensitive to strong artificial fragrances. They were a good size and had a suitable amount of product on them. My sensitive skin didn't react and I didn't feel the need to follow with water, like I do with micellar water.

The downside I experienced was that, although they say the wipes cleanse and moisturise, if I didn't follow with a moisturiser my skin felt dry and tight. Then, of course, I got a few extra zits from so much oil on my face!

Is this a good solution to use instead of your regular cleanser? No. Is this a good environmentally-friendly swap, instead of your normal wipes? Yes!

I have been on the hunt for a sustainable but also quality facial wipe for a while, and I think I may have found a winner in Swisspers ECO Wipes. I got the aloe variety to try out and found it super soft and effective, getting rid of every trace of makeup without stripping my natural oils from my skin. It had a fresh barely there scent which is perfect for me. I love that they are biodegradable and safe for papatuanuku. I will definitely keep buying these as it made may morning routine easier and worked well to remove makeup and wipe away the day.

i was lucky enough to be picked to try these wipes. i don't really use wipes for my face so don't really have anything to compare it too but i found them quite nice. they smell nice, the wipe itself was pretty thick so didn't have to worry about it falling apart while using it. i used them for general face cleaning and makeup removal. they worked really well for both, i did have to use an extra one for removing the makeup but it did a really good job. my face felt and looked really clean after using them, it didn't dry out my skin at all which is the major concern for me being i have dry skin issues. i would definitely buy these and use them again

I really like these face wipes - finally face wipes that I don't need to feel guilty about using, as they're biodegradable! I found these really effective at cleansing away stubborn make-up, and actually just as effective as the regular Swisspers face wipes which I use regularly. They don't have a tonne of scent, which is great if you have more sensitive skin or are more sensitive to scents in skincare products. I was a little worried that the wipes might be thin or tear easily, but I found the durability and texture of the wipes to be very similar to other, non-biodegradable, wipes that I've used in the past. Overall I'm really pleased that I've had the opportunity to try these out, and that I can now continue using make-up wipes guilt-free!

I love these wipes. I use tons of wipes and I thought these would be more of the same, but they're far superior.

The first noticeable advantage is that the top is solid so the pack closes properly and the wipes don't dry out. Secondly they are big enough, thick enough and damp enough that they come out easily and separately and you don't end up with a big a handful that you don't need.

I have been using them to clean off my make up at nights and my skin finishes up clean and fresh without any sensitivity, which surprised me. It's also a big plus that they are biodegradable and the pack I was given to trial has aloe vera - which is lovely and soothing on my skin.

I note they retail around $8.50, which is a bit pricier than others, but for the easy of use, lack of waste, biodegradability, and gentleness on my skin, is worth the extra pennies.

I most definitely recommend these to others.

I was lucky enough to be on the trial team for the swisspers eco wipes. I received the Aloe Vera wipes. I typically don't use wipes on my face due to them being bad for the environment but i've been using these recently to remove my makeup. First impression i loved the scent, they smelt so fresh and pleasant. Using them on my face was so nice they felt good and i could remove all my makeup easily. I would most definitely be using these again in the future. I love the fact that they're biodegradable. Makes them so appealing to me !!

These eco-friendly, biodegradable, plant-based face wipes with Aloe Vera come in cute green and purple packaging. I was intrigued when I saw this sentence on top of the cute lift-up lid on these wipes:  'A soothing cleanse, leaving all skin types feeling as rested and calm as a rainforest'. If that doesn't entice you to lift the lid, I don't know what would! To me, that sentence conjured up thoughts of gentle skin pampering while on some kind of holiday in a tropical rainforest! And, hey, in the age of Covid, dreams are for free guys… Anyway, I for one couldn't wait to try these out.

The first thing I noticed was how strong and durable these large, generous wipes are. Some wipes feel like they could rip apart very easily while you’re using them, in fact - some actually do, but not so with these ones. I absolutely loved the thickness of them! They also feel lovely and moist - not too much so, but enough to know that these wouldn’t dry out too easily. The smell is very mild and subtle - definitely not too strong or fragranced like some face wipes can be. And the feel of them on my skin was gorgeously refreshing, gentle and mild - there’s no harsh cleansing feeling when using them, and they do not irritate my skin. It does feel quite pampering and enjoyable to use these.

How effective are they at removing makeup though? Well, here’s where this review becomes a little more tricky… They do an adequate-enough job, but I find that, compared to some face wipes I've used in the past, these aren’t quite as effective for that specific purpose. How do I know this? Because I had to wipe at least 2-3 times over the same spot to get rid of my makeup completely. I noticed there were slight smears of make-up around my under-eye area in particular, so I had to wipe over the same spot to completely remove it. I don't wear a lot of thick makeup either, so this was surprising and a little disappointing, because I do have to go to a bit more effort than usual to remove makeup when using these wipes. If you wear heavy eye make-up (which I do not), then you might actually need an additional eye makeup removal product handy, because I'm not sure how well these wipes would cope with heavy eye makeup... To be fair on Swisspers though, they don’t appear to be overly marketing the makeup-removal aspect on the packaging, they have said these ‘gently cleanse’, and this is accurate wording, in my opinion.

The verdict? These are nice, natural, eco-friendly, large, generously thick, moist wipes. They’re kind on the planet and feel lovely, cooling, gently cleansing and refreshing on the skin. I’d recommend these purely as pampering, refreshing facial skin wipes - for all skin types. But if you wear lots of makeup and were wanting to buy these specifically for makeup removal, I would think twice because in that regard, while they weren’t too bad, they weren’t great either at removing makeup.

For a long time now I have used baby wipes to remove my makeup so I was extremely excited to try these!! These eco friendly facial wipes smell absolutely incredible!! I use one wipe to remove my makeup a second one to leave my skin feeling soft and cleansed. I always used to use three baby wipes as that’s what it took to remove it all completely but one of these facial wipes actually removes it all. I just like to use an extra one to fully clean and freshen my skin. I’m left with such soft skin. I love the fact these are plant based, eco friendly for the environment and contain the amazing soothing aloe Vera. All in all I am so happy with this product and will definitely be buying them from now on.

The packaging of these wipes is immediately attractive. If I saw this on the supermarket shelves, I would definitely pick them up. The bright green highlighted with purple is really lovely. Bonus points would be given that the wipes are plant-based and biodegradable. I also liked that there are a decent amount of wipes in the package, so it doesn't feel too mean.

Opening the sealed cover proved to be a little challenging, and it tore and crinkled at the sides, meaning it never quite sealed up again after first opening. The wipes inside were also a little difficult to separate when they're being pulled out.

The wipes themselves have a fresh and clean scent of aloe which was pleasant. They were nicely moistened which felt really nice and refreshing. Like most wipes, it took a few swipes to get my mascara off cleanly, but they are a generous-sized wipe, so one definitely does the whole job of taking a full face of makeup off.

All in all, this is a nice product that does a decent job, but it won't replace my favourite face wipes on the market.

I will use these up because they get most of my makeup off, but I wouldn’t purchase again. They claim to get even waterproof mascara off, but my normal mascara didn’t really budge and when it did it was all over my face #pandaeyes. My boyfriend even laughed at me as I was removing my makeup at the end of the day. For me, I like the wipes to bottom line take my makeup off, and these didn’t. But if you don’t need that exactly, and are just after a refreshing wipe these would be great.