CanuckKitchen
Member Since: August 12, 2022Reviews
PanOxyl PM Balancing Renewal Moisturizer
I received this product for free from Butterly to review. This is the PanOxyl PM Moisturizer. I’ve never had an AM and PM moisturizer before. I usually just use the same one for both. So I love this concept. It makes me feel extra fancy... +
I received this product for free from Butterly to review. This is the PanOxyl PM Moisturizer.
I’ve never had an AM and PM moisturizer before. I usually just use the same one for both. So I love this concept. It makes me feel extra fancy.
The moisturizer is awesome. It’s lightweight and doesn’t feel heavy on your skin. It absorbs nicely and improves the overall appearance of your skin. After one use, I already noticed I had less redness in my face.
I also love that it’s fragrance free. I find scents tend to irritate sensitive/acne prone skin.
Overall, this is a phenomenal product. I’d definitely recommend it and I would also purchase it again.
- Product received for free from Crown Labs (Canada) in exchange for an honest review.
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PanOxyl Clarifying Exfoliant
I received this product for free from Butterly to review. This is the Clarifying Exfoliant from PanOxyl. Out of all the products I received from the PanOxyl Acne Regime, this one was my least favourite. I felt it was overkill. Also, the product... +
I received this product for free from Butterly to review. This is the Clarifying Exfoliant from PanOxyl.
Out of all the products I received from the PanOxyl Acne Regime, this one was my least favourite. I felt it was overkill. Also, the product contains salicylic acid, where the face wash has benzoyl peroxide. My skin is way too sensitive to use both of these at the same time.
After using the product, I felt it had a drying effect. I’m not sure if this is intentional in order to dry out the acne. But I wasn’t a fan.
I think this might be ideal if someone is suffering from severe acne. But I’d still use the products with caution because of the ingredients.
- Product received for free from Crown Labs (Canada) in exchange for an honest review.
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PanOxyl Acne Wash – 4% Benzoyl Peroxide Cream
I received this product for free from Butterly to review. This is the Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Wash by Panoxyl. This formula is very gentle. It doesn’t irritate the skin and it cleans it very well. I love that it’s fragrance free since I find... +
I received this product for free from Butterly to review. This is the Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Wash by Panoxyl.
This formula is very gentle. It doesn’t irritate the skin and it cleans it very well. I love that it’s fragrance free since I find that scented skincare products tend to irritate.
It applies and rinses well. The formula is very silky smooth. After one use, I already noticed an improvement with redness. I think if I add this to part of my daily skincare routine, I will notice a positive change and that it’ll clear up my skin.
The formula does contain benzoyl peroxide, so if you’re using anything with salicylic acid, I would avoid mixing the two as it could be too harsh on your skin.
Overall, it’s a fantastic product. I’d recommend it to anyone who’s looking to improve their skin and help heal their acne.
- Product received for free from Crown Labs (Canada) in exchange for an honest review.
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NEUTROGENA® Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Cleanser
I received this product for free from Butterly to review. This is the Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Cleanser by Neutrogena. The cleaner foams up nicely. It produces a nice, rich lather. It removes makeup, dirt, oil, and other impurities... +
I received this product for free from Butterly to review. This is the Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Cleanser by Neutrogena.
The cleaner foams up nicely. It produces a nice, rich lather. It removes makeup, dirt, oil, and other impurities.
Unfortunately, there were a few factors I wasn’t quite sold on. The cleanser does contain fragrance, which I found to be a bit too strong for my liking. I don’t think that would be suitable for someone with really sensitive skin, despite the product catering to that. I also found it dried out my skin after use. This may be due to my personal skin type, but I wasn’t a fan.
Overall, I’d give it a 2.5/5. I really liked how well it foamed, but I wasn’t a fan of the fragrance or the fact it dried out my skin.
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NEUTROGENA® Daily Facial Moisturizer
I received this product for free from Butterly to review. This is the Daily Facial Moisturizer by Neutrogena. I really like this moisturizer and I think Neutrogena did a fantastic job with it. The cream is fragrance free so it’s suitable for... +
I received this product for free from Butterly to review. This is the Daily Facial Moisturizer by Neutrogena.
I really like this moisturizer and I think Neutrogena did a fantastic job with it. The cream is fragrance free so it’s suitable for all skin types, including those with sensitive skin. I also really like that it comes in a tube rather than a jar. I find this much easier to apply and then you don’t always have to wash your hands 100 times either to avoid cross contamination with products.
After use, my skin felt hydrated and smooth. It’s a great basic moisturizer if you’re looking for something that’s simple and gets the job done. It doesn’t irritate the skin and it leaves skin looking nice and healthy.
Overall, I think it’s a great product. It gets the job done and it’s an awesome, simple moisturizer.
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YSL Lashclash Mascara
I absolutely love the packaging. It’s very luxurious and you can tell it’s a high end product. YSL does a phenomenal job with it. I also love the logo printed on the tube itself. It looks really cool! I normally wear mascara primer, but I... +
I absolutely love the packaging. It’s very luxurious and you can tell it’s a high end product. YSL does a phenomenal job with it. I also love the logo printed on the tube itself. It looks really cool!
I normally wear mascara primer, but I didn’t today for the sake of this review. I’m pleasantly surprised by this mascara. You don’t even need primer. The amount of volume is incredible! My lashes look long and full. I love the wand design and it works so well.
Because its waterproof, you do need to scrub a bit to get it off. I recommend using micellar water or some sort of oil. (Coconut oil works awesome!) Although it does come off easier than other waterproof mascaras that I’ve purchased in the past. Because of this, I’d only use it once in a while instead of daily.
Overall, it’s a solid 5. It doesn’t disappoint at all. It’s an amazing product. I’d recommend it to anyone who uses mascara and I’d definitely buy it again.
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Aveeno® Calm + Restore Age Renewal Serum
I tried the Aveeno Age Renewal Serum for a few weeks. Aveeno always has nice packaging. It’s clean, simple, and has a pop of colour. I love that their packaging colour resembles the colour of oats, since it’s the main ingredient in their... +
I tried the Aveeno Age Renewal Serum for a few weeks.
Aveeno always has nice packaging. It’s clean, simple, and has a pop of colour. I love that their packaging colour resembles the colour of oats, since it’s the main ingredient in their products.
As for the ingredients, I always like to check them through an online database. The serum contains great ingredients and nothing that’s irritating or drying. Its fragrance free and great for sensitive skin. Aveeno uses oats which provides a nice, calming effect.
Let’s chat about the serum. Unfortunately, I didn’t have such drastic results. I have some forehand lines that I think are here to stay. I noticed a very slight difference within 4 weeks of use, but they’re still there and pretty noticeable too. I found the eye cream had better results. The serum, however, still improved my skin in other positive ways. It helped to reduce some redness and I noticed it brightened my overall complexion too.
I’d give it a 3.5 or a 4/5 simply because I didn’t really notice a reduction in fine lines, but it still produced other positive results.
Overall, I think Aveeno has incredible products. Although, I didn’t notice much with the serum when it came to fine lines, I still noticed other positive results. I’d buy it again and I’d recommend it to anyone looking to improve their skincare regimen.
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Aveeno® Calm + Restore Age Renewal Eye Gel
I tried the Aveeno Calm and Restore eye cream for a few weeks to see if I noticed any improvements in my skin. Aveeno always has nice packaging. It’s clean, simple, and has a pop of colour. I love that their packaging colour resembles the... +
I tried the Aveeno Calm and Restore eye cream for a few weeks to see if I noticed any improvements in my skin.
Aveeno always has nice packaging. It’s clean, simple, and has a pop of colour. I love that their packaging colour resembles the colour of oats, since it’s the main ingredient in their products.
As for the ingredients, I always like to check them through an online database. The serum contains great ingredients and nothing that’s irritating or drying. Its fragrance free and great for sensitive skin. Aveeno uses oats which provides a nice, calming effect.
Let’s chat about the serum. Unfortunately, I didn’t have such drastic results. I have some forehand lines that I think are here to stay. I noticed a very slight difference within 4 weeks of use, but they’re still there and pretty noticeable too. I found the eye cream had better results. The serum, however, still improved my skin in other positive ways. It helped to reduce some redness and I noticed it brightened my overall complexion too.
I’d give it a 3.5 or a 4/5 simply because I didn’t really notice a reduction in fine lines, but it still produced other positive results.
Overall, I think Aveeno makes great products. Although the serum wasn’t as effective at targeting fine lines, I still noticed other positive results. I’d buy it again and I’d recommend it to anyone looking to improve their skincare regimen.
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NEUTROGENA® Hydro Boost Gel Cream Extra-Dry
I received this product for free from Butterly to review. This is the Hydro Boost Gel Cream by Neutrogena. I feel like Neutrogena has really stepped up their game with the Hydro Boost line of products. Let’s start with the packaging. I love... +
I received this product for free from Butterly to review. This is the Hydro Boost Gel Cream by Neutrogena.
I feel like Neutrogena has really stepped up their game with the Hydro Boost line of products.
Let’s start with the packaging. I love the clean and fresh look that it has. I also really like their use of blue since we associate blue with water and hydration. Overall, it’s a very attractive, clean, nice packaging.
I always like to run the ingredients through a database to see if they’re good quality and skin friendly. I’m truly amazed because they’ve really packed it with tons of great ingredients like glycerin other moisturizing components.
I also like that it’s fragrance free. I usually prefer fragrance free facial skin care.
The cream itself is very lightweight. It glides right on your skin and absorbs well. It’s perfect for the harsh winter season because my skin feels so hydrated after using it. I use it in the morning and at night time. My skin feels soft, smooth, and I’ve noticed that it also helps to reduce redness on my face as well. This cream is great for anyone and is safe for those with sensitive skin.
Overall, I give it a 5/5. The ingredients are top notch and I love everything about this cream. It’s perfect for any skin type and is a must have for those Canadian winters.
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Sambucol Black Elderberry Immunity + Cold and Flu Relief Gummies
This is an advanced immune support gummy from Sambucol, in the elderberry flavour. I love the packing. It’s simple, yet effective. Looking at the back ingredients and information, it tells me it’s gluten free and vegan which is awesome. I... +
This is an advanced immune support gummy from Sambucol, in the elderberry flavour.
I love the packing. It’s simple, yet effective. Looking at the back ingredients and information, it tells me it’s gluten free and vegan which is awesome. I know a lot of people are heading in that direction due to personal choice or dietary requirements. So it’s nice that they can take this.
The ingredients aren’t the best. There’s vegetable oil which I’m not a huge fan of. but at the same time, it’s also a gummy, so it’s bound to have some amount of sugar in it, and 1g really isn’t all that bad.
As for the taste, I’m not exactly sure what elderberry is supposed to taste like. The gummy tasted similar to a mixture of blueberries and blackberries but it did have a slightly bitter aftertaste to it. Overall though, they’re really good! I bought an Elderberry Echinacea tea a while back, and the gummies definitely taste much better. I’d recommend this for sure and I think I’ll probably pick up a pack in the future to help my immune system get through the winter.
- Product received for free from Butterly.com in exchange for an honest review.
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