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Member Since: May 27, 2017Reviews
AVEENO® Calm + Restore Daily Gel Moisturizer
I received the AVEENO Calm + Restore Daily Gel Moisturizer for free in exchange for an honest review. I love that it is super light weight, and super absorbent. A little dab goes a long way, and gets absorbed into my skin immediately. It is for... +
I received the AVEENO Calm + Restore Daily Gel Moisturizer for free in exchange for an honest review. I love that it is super light weight, and super absorbent. A little dab goes a long way, and gets absorbed into my skin immediately. It is for sensitive and dry skin, and let me tell you, your skin will appreciate this extra moisture layer. Aveeno does great fragrance free products, and the Calm + Restore Daily Gel Moisturizer has its unique Aveeno smell (not a smell, IYKYK), which is amazing! I have caught my partner, who hates putting lotion on, taking a few pumps and putting them around his elbows. If an anti-lotion guy enjoys this, you know it works. It is made of prebiotic oat, aloe and B5 formula – only the good stuff for your skin. The bottle says it keeps your skin moisturized for 48 hours – personally, it was good for the entire 7am-9pm routine I had, before I showered and washed everything away. I must say I felt great the entire day and no stickiness whatsoever. This moisturizer is like a gel but cream form, and I am on day 4 of using this, and I have not had any breakouts (which I am prone to). Love it, and as usual, love the Aveeno pump bottles. Will definitely keep a stock at home! -
Aveeno® Calm + Restore Age Renewal Serum
I received the Aveeno Calm + Restore Age Renewal Serum for free in exchange for an honest review. I have been using this eye serum with the Aveeno eye gel together every night for 4 weeks straight, religiously without skipping a day. I can say my... +
I received the Aveeno Calm + Restore Age Renewal Serum for free in exchange for an honest review. I have been using this eye serum with the Aveeno eye gel together every night for 4 weeks straight, religiously without skipping a day. I can say my 30+ year old tired mother eyes are so moisturised and energized in the morning, I am definitely going to stick with this new routine and serum. As a busy mother I don’t get as much sleep as I would like (who does?) and after 4 weeks of using this Aveeno Calm + Restore Age Renewal Serum, my eyes are WAY more moisturised, my fine wrinkles are WAY less visible, and I actually can skip the concealer to cover my dark circles when I wear make up. It’s THAT GOOD! The serum is super lightweight but don’t let that fool you – it works. The lightweight and fragrance-free serum is what Aveeno does best – it smells good (no artificial stuff) and it feels so good on your skin, especially sensitive area around the eyes. It is absorbed almost immediately when I put the serum on, and it doesn’t leave a mark.
This Aveeno eye serum has Cranberry Extract, a plant-based retinol alternative, with antioxidant-rich peptides. We all know how good and important retinol is for your skin, especially for anti-aging. It also has Colloidal Oatmeal to soothe dry skin around the eyes and Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) to make the skin smoother and softer. I absolutely love it and will definitely keep up the routine. Make sure you take a few seconds to massage your eyes a bit when you use the serum, it helps the skin absorb it and also, everyone deserves a little bit of massage when you can!
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Aveeno® Calm + Restore Age Renewal Eye Gel
I received the Aveeno Calm + Restore Age Renewal Eye Gel for free in exchange for an honest review. I have used this eye gel every night for 4 weeks straight, and I can honestly say, my fine lines have improved, and my eyes look WAY less puffy in... +
I received the Aveeno Calm + Restore Age Renewal Eye Gel for free in exchange for an honest review. I have used this eye gel every night for 4 weeks straight, and I can honestly say, my fine lines have improved, and my eyes look WAY less puffy in the morning. The gel is super light and it is absorbed almost immediately in my skin – which I love! I don’t like the other “heavier” kind of eye cream that lingers and ends up on my pillow case when I go to sleep. Aveeno has always been great with their fragrance-free products, and this eye gel is the same. Even though the eye gel is lightweight, it really hydrates the skin around my eyes, and a little goes a long way (just a small dollop is enough to cover both eyes) – and don’t forget to apply it around the whole eye area, not just under. Like I mentioned earlier, my eyes are way less puffy after using this eye gel, especially after a heavy sleep and some drinking. I stopped using concealer under my eyes to cover my dark circles – it’s THAT GOOD!
The Aveeno Calm + Restore Age Renewal Eye Gel has Cranberry Extract, a plant-based retinol alternative, but don’t worry, you can’t smell the cranberries. It did help moisturise my eyes and it feels more “bouncy” now. It is also enriched with Colloidal Oatmeal to help soothe dry skin and it also has Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) to make your eyes look brighter. Definitely no complaints with this eye gel, absolutely loving it and thank you for making my tired eyes look bright every morning! After a month I am running a bit low on the eye gel and it’s time for me to get a new one!
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FLAWLESS CLEANSE: FACIAL CLEANSER & MASSAGER, ROSE GOLD
I received the Flawless Cleanse: Facial Cleanser and Massager from Nair Canada for free in exchange for an honest review. The hand size facial cleanser is so small, super lightweight, and super pretty (rose gold!) It’s easy to recharge (via USB)... +
I received the Flawless Cleanse: Facial Cleanser and Massager from Nair Canada for free in exchange for an honest review. The hand size facial cleanser is so small, super lightweight, and super pretty (rose gold!) It’s easy to recharge (via USB) and the 3 modes are different enough to fit most people’s needs. The soap lathers up really easily and it was so soft on my skin. I used it in the shower and I can attest that it is waterproof and definitely safe to use wherever your cleaning routine is.
That being said, the massager is a bit too gentle for my cleaning preference. I wish the massager mode can go stronger, maybe 3 times stronger. The lack of intensity would be my only complaint. Maybe it is better for my skin to have a soft massager, but personally I prefer a slightly stronger scrub for my end of day face cleaning routine.
The massage vibration does feel pretty good though, and keeps the circulation going. The silicone head is easy to clean and ultra-hygienic, and just generally so soft to touch. I would keep it in the shower for my cleaning routine, since it does keep my hands free while washing.
- Product received for free from Church & Dwight Canada in exchange for an honest review.
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Aveeno® Calm + Restore Daily Face Moisturizer Mineral SPF 30
I received the Aveeno Calm + Restore Daily Face Moisturizer Mineral SPF 30 for free in exchange for an honest review. I am super gung-ho on having SPF on during the day, even in winter (especially in winter actually, because of snow reflection)... +
I received the Aveeno Calm + Restore Daily Face Moisturizer Mineral SPF 30 for free in exchange for an honest review. I am super gung-ho on having SPF on during the day, even in winter (especially in winter actually, because of snow reflection). This Aveeno moisturizer with SPF is perfect for what I need – whether it’s indoors (for monitor SPF) or outdoor (sun SPF). It’s super light and not greasy at all. It’s so light you almost can’t feel it there, I feel so confident that my skin is protected against UVA and UVB. It has 100% mineral actives titanium dioxide and zinc oxide that are naturally sourced and gentle on sensitive skin, and my skin has had no problems with it (I’ve been using it every day for 10 days now). I would like to highlight this new face moisturizer is made from 40% Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic, it’s little but every little bit helps the environment. -
McCafé® French Vanilla Coffee K-Cups
I received the McCafé French Vanilla Coffee K cup for free in exchange for an honest review. K cups itself is one of the best invention and makes our morning routine so much easier, now with the new McCafe French Vanilla, it’s even better! It’s... +
I received the McCafé French Vanilla Coffee K cup for free in exchange for an honest review. K cups itself is one of the best invention and makes our morning routine so much easier, now with the new McCafe French Vanilla, it’s even better! It’s a medium roast with a lovely hint of French vanilla, just sweet enough you probably don’t need to add any extra sugar (yay for better health!) and there’s no artificial flavours so you can drink easy knowing it’s good for you. I’ve always gone for ethically sourced beans and this one is 100% ethically sourced and Rainforest Alliance Certified.
Love this new flavour and the 12 pack is perfect for the holiday season when you have people over. Knowing each cup helps support the well-being of coffee farmers, their communities and the surrounding forests and wildlife makes the holidays even merrier. Cheers!
- Product received for free from Butterly.com in exchange for an honest review.
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Swimways Hydro Paddle & Pickleball Set
I received the Swimways Hydro Paddle & Pickleball Set for free in exchange for an honest review. Pickleball is all the hype right now and we took advantage of the warm weather and tried out this new sport in the playground this afternoon – it’s... +
I received the Swimways Hydro Paddle & Pickleball Set for free in exchange for an honest review. Pickleball is all the hype right now and we took advantage of the warm weather and tried out this new sport in the playground this afternoon – it’s so easy to learn and it’s super fun – kids and adults alike! The paddle is regulation sized so it’s good for adults and older kids (my 6yo had a little trouble holding it with one hand but he got the hang of it really quickly and actually beat his sibling in a game!)
Google pickleball and you will find there’s tournaments and professionals playing it, we love it! The rules are super easy, we didn’t play with a net, just played hitting the ball in turns without letting it drop to the group, but you can play it like tennis as well. I think we need to get a couple more sets so the whole family can play together. The paddle is made of sturdy and great quality – haven’t tried out the waterproof side yet but having run it under a faucet, it holds up. Can’t wait to bring it with us camping this summer!
- Product received for free from Butterly.com in exchange for an honest review.
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NOMA Hayden 3-Reversible Blade 6-Speed Ceiling Fan with Dimmable LED & Remote, 44-in, Brushed Nickel
I received the NOMA Hayden 3-Reversible Blade 6-Speed Ceiling Fan with Dimmable LED & Remote, 44-in, Brushed Nickel for free in exchange for an honest review. It’s a beautiful fan, and the fan power is perfect for a small bedroom. Here’s my... +
I received the NOMA Hayden 3-Reversible Blade 6-Speed Ceiling Fan with Dimmable LED & Remote, 44-in, Brushed Nickel for free in exchange for an honest review. It’s a beautiful fan, and the fan power is perfect for a small bedroom. Here’s my review on the installation and ease of use (my partner and I have installed 6 ceiling fans).
This is definitely a 2-people-job, so have someone with you when you install it. The instructions are a bit unclear and the order is not in the best sequence. Make sure you find the light box (or stud) and hook up the safety wire FIRST. The instructions were to install the first panel but we had to take it off and hook up the safety wire, as there was no access to the light box once the first panel was installed. A bit of a design flaw if you ask me, but after hooking up the wire, it’s a breeze following the instructions until you connect the wires. The booklet goes forward a few pages to hook up the wires, then you have to go back a few pages to go back to installing the rest of the light exterior. Not a big deal, just a heads up for those who loves to follow concurrent pages. We stripped one of the wall screws (not by accident) so maybe have a few spares if you can just in case.
The remote pairing was super easy, there’s a short lag (maybe 2 seconds) from turning on the main light switch to seeing the light bulb turn on. The BEST function, is the DIMMING function. There’s multiple shades of light (no more choosing white only or yellow light), and on top of that, you can still choose to DIM the light! It’s amazing! The blades are wonderful for a small sized room, the blade is beautiful and the wind is really strong. I cannot wait to use this when the weather is warmer!
Short side note, the installation, as with most house projects, will get a bit messy (from screwing holes, drilling into the light box, or just general packaging). We cleaned up using the NOMA Vacuum Cleaner and the vacuum light and the ability to turn was AMAZING and it only took us 3 minutes to clean up everything. NOMA, you’ve done it again – thank you for being a trusted brand!
- Product received for free from Butterly.com in exchange for an honest review.
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NOMA iQ™ App for Apple
The NOMA iQ app was super easy to install and connecting the different devices (I had the light bulb and a Wi-Fi outlet plug). The ability to have a “room” setting is really great. Every device took less than 5 mins to set up (with Bluetooth and... +
The NOMA iQ app was super easy to install and connecting the different devices (I had the light bulb and a Wi-Fi outlet plug). The ability to have a “room” setting is really great. Every device took less than 5 mins to set up (with Bluetooth and location and home Wi-Fi password). The only criticism is there’s a small lag when turning devices on/off, and changing colours / dimming / brightness on the LED light bulb. Voice control works great (I have a Google device) and the scheduled time “Experience” is great especially for the outlet plugs for when I want it turned off in the middle of the night.
- Product received for free from Butterly.com in exchange for an honest review.
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NOMA iQ™ A19 E26 Base Smart Dimmable LED Light Bulbs, Tunable White/Colour 2-pk
I received the NOMA iQ™ A19 E26 Base Smart Dimmable LED Light Bulbs, Tunable White/Colour 2-pk for free in exchange for an honest review. Remember those days where you can’t decide or remember if you have white or yellow light blubs? Well those... +
I received the NOMA iQ™ A19 E26 Base Smart Dimmable LED Light Bulbs, Tunable White/Colour 2-pk for free in exchange for an honest review. Remember those days where you can’t decide or remember if you have white or yellow light blubs? Well those days are GONE! This new NOMA Smart LED light bulb will let you pick ANY color available on the colour wheel, plus it DIMS! Whatever or whenever your mood strikes, just pull out the app and change the color / temperature / brightness! It’s super easy to set up (only took less than 5 mins to connect via the NOMA IQ app, plus WiFi network and Bluetooth, make sure you are on 2.4 GHz then you are fine). Once connected, you can turn the bulb on/off, and change the colour up to your heart’s content. The only thing I would criticize is there’s a few second lag when changing the light color and when dimming. Not the end of the world but if you are trying to change the color for fun / just showing off, then you might want to do it another way. I’m keeping one at my desk, because orange light makes me happy! And the other one I am leaving in the living room for when we want to dim the lights to watch TV / have a glass of wine.
- Product received for free from Butterly.com in exchange for an honest review.
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