I received the Covergirl Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Mascara (in black noir) for free in exchange for an honest review. Covergirl has always been a staple in my makeup basket – since when I was a teenager. Not only because of the price, but for... +
I received the Covergirl Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Mascara (in black noir) for free in exchange for an honest review. Covergirl has always been a staple in my makeup basket – since when I was a teenager. Not only because of the price, but for the quality and convenience of finding one (think last minute party, need to grab a few makeup essentials at a drug store, Covergirl’s got you!) I was so excited to try this new mascara (because I had a wedding to go to over the weekend). The wand is thicker than my other mascara, and it takes less strokes to put it on. Personally, I prefer the smaller wand because my eyelashes are thinner, so less chances to mess it up, but I do appreciate the thickness for convenience. No clumps (so far), and instantly my thin eyelashes are volumized. After 14 hours of wearing it, I can tell you 100% it LASTED and no touch up was needed, and no panda eyes ether! I cried a little at the wedding ceremony and my eyes were perfectly fine! Covergirl, you’ve done it again! At the end of the evening (more like morning), it took only 3 attempts to wipe off the mascara, and I’m good to shower and head to bed. Pretty happy with this mascara! -
I received the Orange Naturals Baby Probiotics+D3 Drops for free in exchange for an honest review. We all know probiotics is important especially after when you have to take antibiotics, and D3 is great for bones and growing teeth. My 2 year old... +
I received the Orange Naturals Baby Probiotics+D3 Drops for free in exchange for an honest review. We all know probiotics is important especially after when you have to take antibiotics, and D3 is great for bones and growing teeth. My 2 year old fortunately haven’t had to take antibiotics during this trial period but I still gave him some for the probiotic and D3 supplements. First of all, it’s tasteless (yes I’ve tried it), so no complaints in that area. But it’s SO hard to shake out the drop, we actually made a mess the several times we used it. The instruction calls for 5 drops and the first few drops were always missed. We tried dropping directly on the tongue (with not much luck), and the spoon was a better option for us. Maybe a dropper would be better for the next design? Other than that, no side effects, can’t see much benefits immediately (but that’s normal with supplements). Will keep the bottle around for a bit and definitely use it when the next round of antibiotic comes along. Good news is this little bottle should last quite some time as it’s only 5 drops per day. Excuse the picture background, it was requested by the tester (my 2yo) :) -
I received the Breyers Canadian Desserts Butter Tart ice cream for free in exchange for an honest review. Love the Canadian version of ice cream, IT’S ABOUT TIME WE HAVE ONE! The selection was so eye catching on the grocery freezer shelf, it makes... +
I received the Breyers Canadian Desserts Butter Tart ice cream for free in exchange for an honest review. Love the Canadian version of ice cream, IT’S ABOUT TIME WE HAVE ONE! The selection was so eye catching on the grocery freezer shelf, it makes you feel so proud of our country! Full disclosure, I LOVE BUTTER TARTS so you know where this review is going :) The ice cream is so smooth, with little tart bits in it, kind of like mini cookies, which I also love. The texture is amazing, and like other Breyers ice cream, the taste does not disappoint. Perfect for a hot summer night dessert! It’s not too sweet, with just the right amount of butter tarts and mixture of ice cream. The whole family tried it and the 2 adults seems to like this one more than the original vanilla version – but hey, that’s totally okay, more for us! Now I have to try all the other versions of the Canadian line (and maybe get myself a second freezer?) -
I received the Breyers Creamery Style Natural Vanilla ice cream for free in exchange for an honest review. First of all, thank you Breyers and Butterly for this special treat! Our household has a tradition where we take turns to pick a dessert, and... +
I received the Breyers Creamery Style Natural Vanilla ice cream for free in exchange for an honest review. First of all, thank you Breyers and Butterly for this special treat! Our household has a tradition where we take turns to pick a dessert, and this week, it was (for once) unanimous! Everyone jumped at the chance to cool off with some much-loved ice cream. Vanilla is not the most favorite flavour in this house, but for some reason, when we tried this Creamery Style, everyone (including the pickiest 4 year old) said they loved it! We each added different toppings (as you can see from the photo) but I think it stands really well on itself. So delicious, so creamy, so smooth, and also you can actually smell a hint of vanilla. It was super easy to find at the grocery freezer section, think eye level, you won’t miss it. 10/10 -
I received the Yes To Avocado Daily Eye Cream for free in exchange of an honest review. I am ALWAYS on the lookout for new eye cream, preferably with natural and sustainable ingredients (thanks Yes To!), and animal-free tested products. After using... +
I received the Yes To Avocado Daily Eye Cream for free in exchange of an honest review. I am ALWAYS on the lookout for new eye cream, preferably with natural and sustainable ingredients (thanks Yes To!), and animal-free tested products. After using the Yes To Eye Cream for a week, once in the morning and evening, I can’t say there’s much improvement to my skin’s dryness and fine lines, but it feels good and it absorbs pretty quickly. Can’t smell the avocado oil (probably a good thing!) and love that it is actually fragrance-free, and also love the light-weight texture (see my photo). I didn’t get any mini breakouts in the eye area and I love the eye cream texture, so I will keep using it for now. Maybe the Hyaluronic Acid Humectant will take a while to see the effects, but regardless, it’s still a good eye cream product. -
I received the pHisoderm® CLEAN Blemish-Prone Facial Cleanser for free in exchange of an honest review. The bottle clearly says no parabens, no soap, no alcohol, no dyes, no mineral oil or suffates, and I believe them – there’s no smell traces... +
I received the pHisoderm® CLEAN Blemish-Prone Facial Cleanser for free in exchange of an honest review. The bottle clearly says no parabens, no soap, no alcohol, no dyes, no mineral oil or suffates, and I believe them – there’s no smell traces at all – it just smells and feels… CLEAN. I’ve been using this cleanser for about a week now, every night continuously, and I haven’t had any new breakout. I like that squeaky clean feeling after washing your face but I’ve also learned that’s because there’s alcohol in the cleanser. There’s no squeaky clean feeling for the pHisoderm cleanser BUT my face FEELS CLEAN and balanced. The fact that I haven’t had any new breakouts means my skin is pretty happy with the cleanser :) Can’t smell the coconut oil or papaya but my skin feels hydrated after washing, which is better compared to other cleansing products that normally strips out everything. -
I received the My Clarins RE-MOVE Micellar Cleansing Water for free in exchange of an honest review. My Clarins Paris is a top brand that does not disappoint! One swipe with a cotton pad, and my mascara makeup was gone! No breakage and no fuss! I... +
I received the My Clarins RE-MOVE Micellar Cleansing Water for free in exchange of an honest review. My Clarins Paris is a top brand that does not disappoint! One swipe with a cotton pad, and my mascara makeup was gone! No breakage and no fuss! I looked at the instructions and decided to use the micellar water as a cleanser (I always thought it was just for removing makeup), and wow – a clean fresh face in the morning! Golden Gentian extract helps sooth and soften skin, and it worked on mine! My skin is usually a bit greasy in the morning from all the lotion/pillow case rubs, but the micellar cleansing water made it so soft and it feels so clean in the morning. Super easy to apply. I had to use 2 cotton pads to clean after a full face of makeup after work, but makeup came off easily (especially the mascara part, which is always a bit difficult for me). Love it! -
I received the Rimmel KIND & FREE Clean Mascara for free in exchange of an honest review. It’s been a while since I’ve put on mascara (thank you WFH!) but this product gave me a great excuse to get dolled up and make myself presentable again... +
I received the Rimmel KIND & FREE Clean Mascara for free in exchange of an honest review. It’s been a while since I’ve put on mascara (thank you WFH!) but this product gave me a great excuse to get dolled up and make myself presentable again. 99% organic origins and vegan made, it already makes the mascara stand out from the other store brands. The brush is slightly shorter than the one I previously had, but it works! Knowing that the brush is bio-based and made from organic fibres makes me feel very eco-conscious. Love the new innovation in brushes! Water resistant, trust me, I’ve tested it :) this is a must-have for any mascaras these days. Can’t speak too much about the conditioning side but it definitely gives good volume and length. I’d say at least 80% longer. Can’t smell the organic shea butter and biotin but I trust that the good ingredient is there for my lashes. Comes off easy with the micellar cleansing water (that’s for another review) and no breakages at all! -
I received the CLEAN RESERVE® Radiant Nectar eau de parfum for free in exchange of an honest review. First thought – what a beautiful bottle! Love the wooden cap and gorgeous print on the clear bottle! Everything was wrapped in paper so super... +
I received the CLEAN RESERVE® Radiant Nectar eau de parfum for free in exchange of an honest review. First thought – what a beautiful bottle! Love the wooden cap and gorgeous print on the clear bottle! Everything was wrapped in paper so super eco-conscious – definitely an added bonus! First spray – I feel like I’m in a forest! So light, refreshing, and imagine surrounding by flowers and fauna, with a hint of a fruity smell (pear I think). I used 3 pumps and it smells gorgeous. Knowing that the scent is made from hand-selected sustainable ambrette seeds (google it!) harvested by farmers in El Salvador makes the product even better! I’m definitely keeping this one but will for sure buy another for a eco-conscious friend as a present. -
I received the Peace Out Dark Spots Serum for free in exchange of an honest review. After using it every morning and evening for the last few days, I don’t notice any significant changes to my dark spots (yet), but my skin tone overall has... +
I received the Peace Out Dark Spots Serum for free in exchange of an honest review. After using it every morning and evening for the last few days, I don’t notice any significant changes to my dark spots (yet), but my skin tone overall has improved. It’s more even and I find the serum helps my makeup stay on better during the morning. The smell is very pleasant and I love the colour of the bottle (teal is my fav color so it’s sitting nicely with my other skincare bottles). Love the simple instructions on the bottle, and the serum is super absorbent – a few seconds and it’s fully absorbed in my skin. I will keep trying this for the next month and hopefully see more results with the dark spots, but for now, very happy with the product! -