carnivalnights
Member Since: July 23, 2017Reviews
Love Beauty & Planet Coconut Milk & White Jasmine Divine Definition Shampoo
I really loved the Love Beauty & Planet Coconut Milk & White Jasmine Divine Definition Shampoo! First off, it smells wonderful. Very fresh and floral. It is easy to get a good lather. I feel like this gets my hair feeling very clean without stripped... +
I really loved the Love Beauty & Planet Coconut Milk & White Jasmine Divine Definition Shampoo! First off, it smells wonderful. Very fresh and floral. It is easy to get a good lather. I feel like this gets my hair feeling very clean without stripped of moisture. I have very long and tangle-prone hair, and this shampoo makes my hair so much easier to brush after I get out of the shower! It leaves my hair very smooth and less frizzy, which in turn leaves less tangles. Love that it is cruelty-free and vegan and uses organic and ethically-sourced ingredients.
The only downside, in my opinion, is cost. The bottle is pretty small and it is pretty pricey. I have long hair down to the small of my back so I would go through a bottle like this in less than a month. That said, it has many benefits over most shampoos on the market and to me is worth the extra money.
I received this product free from Chick Advisor in exchange for my honest review.
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NEUTROGENA® Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream is a very lightweight cream when applied and quickly absorbed into my skin, within a few minutes, without leaving behind any residue or greasiness. My skin felt very smooth, moisturized and hydrated and stayed... +
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream is a very lightweight cream when applied and quickly absorbed into my skin, within a few minutes, without leaving behind any residue or greasiness. My skin felt very smooth, moisturized and hydrated and stayed that way for many hours. In terms of scent, it is a little strong at first but quickly dissipates. It is a fresh, spa-like scent. I would need something thicker than this for certain body parts like feet an elbows, but this is a great every day cream for hands, arms, legs, etc. And the price cannot be beat for this large bottle!
I received this product free to try from ChickAdvisor and all opinions are my own.
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Dove UltraCare Conditioner Weightless+Volume Mousse
I have extremely fine, straight hair that has no volume whatsoever, so I was curious about this product. I have used mousse before and it does absolutely nothing for my hair, so I was interested to try this conditioner. First off, it smells great!... +
I have extremely fine, straight hair that has no volume whatsoever, so I was curious about this product. I have used mousse before and it does absolutely nothing for my hair, so I was interested to try this conditioner. First off, it smells great! It is definitely very lightweight and mousse-like in texture. I have a lot of issues with tangles due to my hair texture and brushing through my hair seemed a lot easier after using this conditioner, which was great! My hair seemed very smooth and soft, which is one of the promises the product does claim to make - so I would say it was successful with this. In terms of styling my hair and noticing any actual volume, I am honestly not sure I did even after using this product multiple times. It certainly did not weigh my hair down unlike a lot of other conditioners can because they can be extremely thick in consistency and leave my hair feeling greasy. This conditioner did not leave my hair feeling weighed down or greasy, but unfortunately I did not feel like my hair was actually volumized from it either. All in all, I do think this conditioner left my hair more silky, smooth and tangle-free. And while it did not weigh my hair down, I did not see the volume this product promised for fine and flat hair.
I received this product free to try from ChickAdvisor in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
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Dove Invisible Clear Finish Dry Spray Antiperspirant
I personally prefer these sprays instead of sticks when it comes to deodorant/antiperspirant. The sticks make a mess of my clothes, but this Dove Dry Spray is great and does not leave any marks or mess! It dries immediately and there is no waiting... +
I personally prefer these sprays instead of sticks when it comes to deodorant/antiperspirant. The sticks make a mess of my clothes, but this Dove Dry Spray is great and does not leave any marks or mess! It dries immediately and there is no waiting to put clothes on. The scent is pretty subtle but make sure you do not spray it in an enclosed space; it will still irritate your throat much like a hairspray. I have very sensitive skin but this antiperspirant does not irritate me at all. For me, it lasts all day.
My only issue with this product is that it is definitely a bit pricey (around $6/bottle), almost double the price of sticks. I don't mind paying for the convenience, but still, I will only grab it when it's on sale.
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göt2b Fresh It Up Tropical Boost Dry Shampoo
I am a really big fan of a lot of göt2b products, but this one was just "okay" for me. When I first sprayed this I was expecting a fairly strong tropical scent because it says "All Day Fragrance," but to be honest, I couldn't smell much at all. I... +
I am a really big fan of a lot of göt2b products, but this one was just "okay" for me. When I first sprayed this I was expecting a fairly strong tropical scent because it says "All Day Fragrance," but to be honest, I couldn't smell much at all. I am not sure if this was just a bad bottle I picked up or if it just does not have a strong scent in general.
If you accidentally spray this too close, this product is WHITE. So keep this in mind and make sure you are a good several away from your head. It takes a while to brush the white out otherwise, especially if you have darker hair like me.
All this being said, the product functions as any dry shampoo should and absorbs oils and makes my hair look refreshed. I was just very disappointed about the lack of smell because I specifically bought this one hoping for a tropical scent.
I received this product free to try from ChickAdvisor in exchange for my honest review.
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Breyers Cookies & Crème Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert
I think if you are looking for something that tastes exactly like ice cream, this is probably not for you. But if you're looking for something a bit lighter, such as a gelato-like dessert, this may do the trick! Instead of being "creamy," this... +
I think if you are looking for something that tastes exactly like ice cream, this is probably not for you. But if you're looking for something a bit lighter, such as a gelato-like dessert, this may do the trick! Instead of being "creamy," this non-dairy ice cream tastes more water-based. It's not as thick as ice cream.
They don't skimp on the cookie chunks either, and they taste delicious (similar to an Oreo). That said, I didn't find this overly sweet at all. It was just the right amount of sweet for me, personally.
Compared to the dairy version, this dessert has slightly more calories and fat but the same amount of sugar.
At 7.99, I feel the price is a little high compared to other ice creams. I would buy it again if it was on sale though.
I received the Bryers Non-Dairy Cookies & Creme free to try from Chick Advisor in exchange for my honest review.
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NEUTROGENA® Hydro Boost Gel Cream
I received this Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream free to try from ChickaAdvisor in exchange for my honest review. When first applied to the skin, this gel cream absorbs and dries quickly. There is no sticky feel or residue. Skin is dry to the touch... +
I received this Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream free to try from ChickaAdvisor in exchange for my honest review.
When first applied to the skin, this gel cream absorbs and dries quickly. There is no sticky feel or residue. Skin is dry to the touch within a few seconds. It gives my skin a very hydrated and moisturized feel. If used overnight, I feel my skin is very soft when washing my face in the morning. Any dry patches are noticeably hydrated after wearing this. The product does have a scent but it is very subtle and non-irritating. The price is on the slightly higher side for drugstore, $20 for 47ml, but I would pay that for its effectiveness.
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NEUTROGENA® All-in-One Make-Up Removing Cleansing Wipes
I received these Neutrogena All-in-One Make-Up Removing Cleansing Wipes free to try from ChickAdvisor in exchange for my honest review. If you do not wear much make-up, I could see these make-up wipes being perfectly fine for 'taking off the day.'... +
I received these Neutrogena All-in-One Make-Up Removing Cleansing Wipes free to try from ChickAdvisor in exchange for my honest review.
If you do not wear much make-up, I could see these make-up wipes being perfectly fine for 'taking off the day.' However, if you wear mascara, eyeliner and other eye make-up, these just won't do it. They are much too dry and do not have enough liquid to take off heavier eye make-up. You end up having to rub too much leading to eye irritation, and you will also have to use more than one wipe.
They claim to remove "all types of face, lip and eye make-up" - "even waterproof mascara" - but I don't even wear waterproof mascara and still had a hard time getting any of it off. Again, the wipes are simply too dry. Not enough liquid in each wipe. I have actually tried these a couple times before and had the same issue.
In terms of price, I feel these wipes are very overpriced. It's almost $10 for 25 and you can get 25 from other drugstore brands for less. You can even get 40 from other brands for less. I would certainly never pay $3 for 7.
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Sunscreen SPF 50
This sunscreen definitely feels more like a moisturizer than a sunscreen, which is great. It absorbed into skin faster than a regular sunscreen and does not feel greasy. When taken off, my face felt very soft like I had been wearing a hydrating... +
This sunscreen definitely feels more like a moisturizer than a sunscreen, which is great. It absorbed into skin faster than a regular sunscreen and does not feel greasy. When taken off, my face felt very soft like I had been wearing a hydrating moisturizer. I like that it is SPF 50 because I don't use anything with a lower SPF than that. The scent is very subdued; it did not smell like anything specific. This sunscreen is a bit more pricey than other drugstore sunscreens. I would probably stick with this one for my face only.
The only major downside is that I accidentally got this in my eye (I rubbed my eye and forgot I had it on), as can be easily done when wearing sunscreen, and it kept stining no matter what I did. Rinsing my eye and using a cold compress did not work. My eye was in pain for a good hour or so. I cannot recall sunscreen ever burning that long before. For that reason alone, I would probably not repurchase this because if I had been out at the beach, that would have ruined my day.
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Love Beauty & Planet Coconut Water & Mimosa Flower Volume and Bounty Conditioner
I received the Love Beauty & Planet Coconut Water & Mimosa Flower Volume and Bounty Conditioner free to try from ChickaAdvisor in exchange for my honest review. I loved this conditioner, especially in tandem with the corresponding shampoo. The... +
I received the Love Beauty & Planet Coconut Water & Mimosa Flower Volume and Bounty Conditioner free to try from ChickaAdvisor in exchange for my honest review.
I loved this conditioner, especially in tandem with the corresponding shampoo. The scent is gorgeous - first full of fresh coconut and then an invigorating floral that is not overpowering. It's a very unique scent compared to other products I have used and not at all chemically.
This product comes out quite thick so you don't accidentally lose any on the tub floor. But that thickness doesn't translate to weighing your hair down. My hair is very long and fine, but I found this conditioner left me with a bit of body I don't normally have after washing my hair. In addition, my favourite part - my tangly hair was left almost tangle-free after using this shampoo and conditioner! The difference was crazy. I barely spent any time at all combing through my butt-length hair!
This conditioner is cruelty free and 100% vegan, using no parabens, no dyes, no silicones, recyclable packaging, and it's safe for coloured hair.
I would definitely recommend this product, especially in tandem with the shampoo, if you have fine, tangly hair that is a nightmare to comb through. I will definitely be purchasing this for myself again!
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