Charisma
Member Since: May 5, 2017Reviews
CLEAN RESERVE H2EAU Nectarine Petal
I was excited for this and it didn't disappoint! A very refreshing fruity scent, that doesn't dry down too sweet or sour on me. It reminds me of picking peaches in the summer, a very warm and fresh scent that isn't your typical heavy musk. Also... +
I was excited for this and it didn't disappoint! A very refreshing fruity scent, that doesn't dry down too sweet or sour on me. It reminds me of picking peaches in the summer, a very warm and fresh scent that isn't your typical heavy musk. Also really like that it comes in a rollerball so you can control how much to apply and where exactly, instead of the spray and pray you typically have to do. A decently long lasting scent, not too strong a throw but it lingers around for a few hours. I cannot stop smelling myself, do recommend! -
Tom’s of Maine Rose & Vanilla Deodorant
It does what it says on the tin! I don't find it super effective for wetness protection but it was a very decent job of preventing any unpleasant odours. I don't find it smells particularly like rose & vanilla though, more like... those chalky... +
It does what it says on the tin! I don't find it super effective for wetness protection but it was a very decent job of preventing any unpleasant odours. I don't find it smells particularly like rose & vanilla though, more like... those chalky Rockets candies? Slightly fruity. I do enjoy that it goes on clear and doesn't leave any marks on my black sports bras, and prevents any unsightly white dried stains. It does feel a little strange going on, it's kind of a thin wet gel consistency that makes you unsure how much you've applied and to where exactly but it dries down decently quickly. Would recommend, but maybe not in this scent! -
Blue Lizard Australian Sensitive Sunscreen
A much more liquid texture than I was expecting, but that meant it was easier to spread and absorb! It's also got a white cast, but not too too strong, and I didn't experience any issues with stinging or drying out when applied to the face. Makeup... +
A much more liquid texture than I was expecting, but that meant it was easier to spread and absorb! It's also got a white cast, but not too too strong, and I didn't experience any issues with stinging or drying out when applied to the face. Makeup also applied easily on top of it, and it wasn't so greasy that my whole face slid off after a few hours (but I wasn't out in direct sun for hours). Would probably recommend if you're going to be out and need to reapply without a mirror! -
PanOxyl PM Blemish Brightening Patches
Full disclosure that I didn't get any instructions with my sample, so I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong but I felt these were just... okay! I didn't have any actively healing breakouts so I was using them on a corner of my mouth that always... +
Full disclosure that I didn't get any instructions with my sample, so I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong but I felt these were just... okay! I didn't have any actively healing breakouts so I was using them on a corner of my mouth that always cracks and has darkened from the scabbing/healing. I've tried putting it over moisturized and unmoisturized skin and it sticks well both ways, but does leave some unseemly wrinkles from being stuck on overnight. Also not convinced that the triangle shape is the best. I did try cutting them in half to use, and they worked fine as well so you can get more bang for your buck that way (but be warned they do stick together quite easily, and don't peel apart).
For the most part, I feel like there is some minor lightening, but not significantly more than you'd see with targeted spot treatments like a niacinamide/retinol/vit c serum and it feels a little wasteful to have to use them for 10 days or more to see more of an effect. If you're the kind of person who tends to pick at your scarring or has more sensitive skin that you don't want to directly apply serums to, then this might be more your speed. But otherwise, I think most people might find themselves better off with a serum.
- Product received for free from Crown Labs (Canada) in exchange for an honest review.
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