AnnaKnits
Member Since: October 24, 2015Reviews
Glysomed Hand Cream
Easily the best hand cream ever for cracked skin. I have tried EVERYTHING for my eczema ridden hands. They crack, they bleed, they are pretty much always scabbed over and painful in the winter. I've been using cotton gloves with different salves... +
Easily the best hand cream ever for cracked skin. I have tried EVERYTHING for my eczema ridden hands. They crack, they bleed, they are pretty much always scabbed over and painful in the winter. I've been using cotton gloves with different salves and creams for years but nothing has worked as well as this.
It is VERY heavy, but that's what is great about it, there are dozens of other creams that are non-greasy and give decent temporary hydration for throughout the day. I really like plain old Nivea Creme for that. But for dry cracked hands that need immediate TLC this is the best. It basically encases your hands in a silicone glove that seals in cracks, heals them and protects them. When I first got it I used it a few times throughout the day to heal my hands and get them back to normal. Now that they are happy and healed I just used it every night or every other night, slathered on with cotton gloves to seal it in. I can even go two or three days during winter without using it before my hands start to hurt and feel dry, about a week without actual cracks and bleeding. Which is massive for me because I used to not be able to go an hour without applying cream on my hands before they bled.
Basically a must have!
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Maybelline Mega Plush Volum' Express Mascara
I decided to give this a shot as an alternative to my holy grail Too Faced Better than Sex mascara. I don't hate it! Surprisingly I actually quite like it. It gives decent volume, great length and it's not impossible to get off like some. I... +
I decided to give this a shot as an alternative to my holy grail Too Faced Better than Sex mascara. I don't hate it! Surprisingly I actually quite like it. It gives decent volume, great length and it's not impossible to get off like some. I would buy it again. -
O.B. Tampons
There are two types of tampon users in this world, people who love applicators and people who hate them. I happen to be one of the latter. I think that applicators make them harder to insert, are a huge waste as far as the environment goes, and a... +
There are two types of tampon users in this world, people who love applicators and people who hate them. I happen to be one of the latter. I think that applicators make them harder to insert, are a huge waste as far as the environment goes, and a huge waste of purse space. OBs are perfect, they are easy to use, they come in all different absorbencies even Ultra which I love for my ultra heavy days. I like the multipack because it's basically everything I need for a month. And it fits in the palm of my hand.
Basically you either love OBs or hate them, you won't know until you try though so give them a chance.
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Olay Daily Facials
I honestly didn't think I would like these after I opened them. When I bought them I thought they were just like a makeup wipe. So I tried to use them on my mascara. Honestly I find them a bit too soapy for getting off eye makeup, but what they... +
I honestly didn't think I would like these after I opened them. When I bought them I thought they were just like a makeup wipe. So I tried to use them on my mascara. Honestly I find them a bit too soapy for getting off eye makeup, but what they do really really well is cleanse. After I take off my face with a makeup wipe or cold cream, I use these as a cleanser. It's great because it cleanses and exfoliates without having to use multiple products or a tool. They feel really nice and work very well to cleanse. The best part is I can keep them in my gym bag without taking up space with a bulky liquid cleanser.
Definite must have.
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Rosebud Perfume Co. Smith's Rosebud Salve in a Tube
Easily the number one must-have product in my beauty bag. I have in both in a tin and a tube. I keep the tube in my purse, and the tin in my bathroom and one on my bedside table. It is literally a miracle product. First of all it's the best lip... +
Easily the number one must-have product in my beauty bag. I have in both in a tin and a tube. I keep the tube in my purse, and the tin in my bathroom and one on my bedside table. It is literally a miracle product. First of all it's the best lip balm I have ever tried, hydrates and soothes better than a $50 lip product. It soothes, hydrates, gives a pink kiss colour to my lips that is perfect for a natural look if I don't feel like putting on lipstick, it primes lips for lipstick application. I've used this on clients with super dry lips who want a matte lip colour, this gets lips ready in less than 2 minutes. The smell is heavenly to me, I love rose and this is just the perfect hint of it.
Beyond it being the best lip balm of all time (and it's less than $8 to boot) it's an incredibly healing salve. I put it on eczema patches on my face and hands. When I got a paper cut I put it on before I put on a bandaid. It works great to smooth down flyaways.
Basically once you try this you will need to have at least 5 at all times.
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Nivea Creme
I am reviewing the German Nivea in the tin, I do like the Mexican version as well but the German is just a step above. Basically this item is holy grail status for me. I am in love, love, love. I used to have to most complicated fussy routine of... +
I am reviewing the German Nivea in the tin, I do like the Mexican version as well but the German is just a step above.
Basically this item is holy grail status for me. I am in love, love, love. I used to have to most complicated fussy routine of all time, and expensive as all else to boot. But on a whim (mainly missing my grandma) I went and picked up a tub (Mexican) to smell and use on my hands. My grandma and aunt always had tubs and tubs of the stuff laying around the house, and it was all they ever used, so the smell is like a big hug for me. It instantly calms me down and makes me feel better no matter how stressed I am. And then I decided to try it as a night cream. And I am not going back.
I then picked up the German version and fell in love even more. I have very dry skin and my current routine to take care of my dry skin is about $1000 and lasts about 3-6 months. The Nivea Creme has replaced more than 3/4 of the products in my routine.
Here are some of the ways I use it:
Day cream
Night cream
Night mask
Makeup remover
Hand cream
Cuticle cream
Hair de-frizzer
Foot cream
Body cream
Nostril cream (allergies make my nose crack and bleed)
Basically it's amazing, well worth the small price and can be used for many things. If you are super oil maybe avoid it on your face except as an occasional night mask.
The smells is amazing, it calms my reactive skin and my skin looks amazing.
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