Two Different Solutions to the Same Problem
Both LastRound and Face Halo are reusable skincare tools designed to reduce disposable cotton pad waste. But they take meaningfully different approaches — different materials, different use cases, and different ideal users. Here is an honest comparison.
Face Halo: The Microfibre Approach
Face Halo launched in Australia in 2017 and built its brand around a single insight: microfibre can remove makeup with water alone. The product's weave creates a mechanical cleaning action — tiny fibres lift and trap pigment particles without requiring a liquid cleanser.
Strengths:
- Removes most makeup effectively with water only — no product required
- Strong brand with significant press coverage and influencer adoption
- Particularly effective for foundation and liquid products
- Durable — designed for 200+ washes
Limitations:
- Microfibre is a synthetic (plastic-derived) material — not ideal for those committed to avoiding synthetics
- Can feel more abrasive than cotton on sensitive skin
- Not designed to work with toners, essences, or liquid applicators — its use case is specifically makeup removal
- No storage stand included
LastRound: The Organic Cotton Approach
LastRound takes a different position: not a new tool, but a direct replacement for the disposable cotton round. It works with any existing skincare product — toner, micellar water, cleansing oil, essence. The use case is broader, and the material is organic cotton rather than synthetic microfibre.
Strengths:
- Works with all liquid skincare products — not limited to makeup removal
- Organic cotton — no synthetic fibres, gentler on reactive skin
- Includes a self-cleaning hygiene stand for daily storage
- Natural material — biodegradable at end of life
- Direct 1:1 replacement for disposable cotton rounds — zero behaviour change required
Limitations:
- Requires a cleanser or micellar water — does not remove makeup with water alone
- Fewer rounds per set (7) compared to generic alternatives
Which Should You Choose?
| Use case | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Remove makeup with water only (no products) | Face Halo |
| Replace disposable cotton rounds across full routine | LastRound |
| Sensitive or reactive skin | LastRound (organic cotton) |
| Avoiding synthetic fibres entirely | LastRound |
| Heavy makeup removal (foundation, concealer) | Face Halo |
| Applying toner, essence, serum | LastRound |
| Complete skincare waste reduction | LastRound |
For many users, the two products are complementary rather than competing: Face Halo for makeup removal at the end of the day, LastRound for morning routine and toner application. But if you want a single product that handles everything your disposable cotton rounds currently do, LastRound is the direct replacement.
For a full overview of reusable cotton round formats, see the complete guide to reusable cotton rounds.