Daisan Being Cotton Special 222 Sheets

I was looking for the cotton squares mentioned in the book "Japanese Skincare Revolution." You're supposed to stretch out cotton squares, saturate them with lotion and water, then mummify your face with it for 3-5 minutes until your skin hydrates.These squares are not it. They are about 2"x3", and don't really stretch.PROS:- super soft cotton, feels great!- thick and plush, very absorbent- you get a huge pack of them- all natural cotton is good on your skin- you can peel then into 2 sheets if you wantCONS:- expensive, considering these are basically flattened cotton balls- leaves cotton residue on your face no matter what- don't stretch- not ideal for Japanese Skincare RevolutionOVERALL:If you want to make a Japanese face mask, buy the actual cotton "Paper Face Mask" packs that Amazon sells. You get 100 and they are pre-cut into mask shapes. They work really, really well (you can check out my review over there).I ended up using these cotton squares to apply toner to my face. They're useless as masks, but I love the quality and texture so much that I'd buy them again for my toner application.

I purchased Shiseido cotton pads in the past and enjoyed them. Since I have zero brand loyalty, I thought I'd give these a try. They're just as soft, but thinner than the Shiseido pads. They didn't tear when wet, but they aren't as sturdy as I'd like. If you have access to Shiseido, buy those. If not, these are much better than the average cotton pad.

I was hoping to immitate the wonderful saleswoman at Shisheido who was able to soak a couple of cotton squares, gently pull them apart, and then place them on my face for a mini-facial. Unfortunately either due to my ineptness (or maybe I should just buy the Shisheido cotton pads) I just didn't get the result I was hoping for.It is a little tough to gently pull them apart into thinner sheets, and once I was able to accomplish this feat and placed them on my face - I looked like a refugee from a failed medical experiment. All of those uneven, half-soaked, misplaced pieces of cotton scattered across my face just didn't do it for me. But I'm sure they'll be perfect for wiping off my eye makeup at the end of the day.UPDATE:Although these cotton squares didn't work out as a facial mask - they are simply fabulous for removing eye make-up. They are ridiculously soft and unbelievalby absorbant when you put any kind of lotion on them. And you don't need to use very much, in fact I was able to use one square for both eyes. Also, they don't fall apart like cheaper brands do. If it's possible to be strong and soft at the same time, than these fit the bill. They might be a little more expensive than the ones I usually buy from Wal-Mart, or Target, or Ultra 3 - but in the long run they are a much better bargain and a much more luxurious way to remove eye make-up.

These definitely won't leave stray threads on your face but I find there loose construction a bit unusual. I am more familiar with most facial pads having bonded edges. These are loose and can easily be separated ( an individual pad peeled to be thinner) for other uses . The Japanese do use them to make their own facial mask so this ability would be perfect. Also because they are loose they are thin, fluffy and best suited for dabbing rather than wiping product (toner) on your face. I bought 3 packs so I will see if my preference changes over time.Update January 1, 2016Ok after using these awhile I have to update my original post, the first set of pads functioned as indicated in my original post BUT as I got deeper into the pack the pads became thinner and they fall apart leaving threads behind. As it is a large amount I will do my best and work my way through but this won't be a reordered product

After watching a YouTube video of a makeup guru using Leed cotton sheets instead of regular cotton pads to remove her makeup, I decided to make a similar purchase. These cotton sheets are not like an ordinary cotton pad. They're thinner and helps save product. If you put makeup remover or toner, the cotton sheet stays hydrated longer than regular cotton pads. They still leave somewhat of a cotton residue on the face but it's definitely not to the extreme that cotton pads do. I may have to give the Leed cotton sheets a try but for now this Daisan Being brand is pretty good.

These can be on the pricier side if you're like me and use cotton to remove makeup everyday, however they are so amazingly soft. I usually will use half of one each time and will utilize both sides, similar to a cotton ball. The reason why these are much better is becaus often times in cotton balls, you will feel a hard rough patch whereas in these, they are all super soft making them perfect for eye makeup removal

They don't split apart into sheets like I have seen with another Japanese brand. You can pull it apart like in the picture, but the inside is all fuzz, not smooth like the outside layer.

I am loving this stuff! I too am a user of the famed Japanese Skincare Revolution method and the lovely Chizu Saeki has not lead me wrong.First off, these sheets are undoubtedly cotton and are VERY absorbent. They make doing moisture masks a breeze, which by the way are FANTASTIC. They are not as big as I initially expected (they're a bit smaller than a credit card) BUT that does not mean woe is you! You can actually SPLIT these cotton sheets apart and tug them to make bigger and more accommodating to your face. I can now make a single cotton sheet into three cotton sheet.I use four sheets every session making my stash usable for 55.5 sessions. Since I only do these moisture masks about 2 to 3 times a week, this is going to last me quite awhile and I'm definitely looking to repurchase when the time comes!