curlysue10
Member Since: November 5, 2008Reviews
L'Occitane Almond Shower Cream
I LOVE the scent of L’Occitane sweet almond body oil so I was really excited to try the shower cleanser. I would not say I was disappointed but I was not in love either. I always double cleanse in the shower (by starting with bar soap on my... +
I LOVE the scent of L’Occitane sweet almond body oil so I was really excited to try the shower cleanser. I would not say I was disappointed but I was not in love either.
I always double cleanse in the shower (by starting with bar soap on my whole body followed by whatever nice smelling body wash I have). If I did not double cleanse I don’t think I would be happy with this product. It does not lather a ton, which I know does not necessarily equate with how clean you are getting but it feels like it does.
Anyway your skin feels lovely and soft after and the scent definitely sticks around a bit. I followed with my usual after shower body care routine (oil on damp skin followed by lotion) and my skin definitely felt hydrated and soft.
Overall it is a good product, but for the price certainly not a need to have one. If you love the scent as I do, I would opt for the body oil over this.
- Product received for free from L'Occitane Canada in exchange for an honest review.
- Product received for free from L'Occitane Canada in exchange for an honest review.
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Giorgio Armani PRISMA GLASS LIP GLOSS
I am one of those girls who always likes to have something on my lips. Usually its a lip gloss, but I do like lipstick too. Gloss is my go to because I love the heavy slick moisturized feeling it gives you. But any gloss fan knows the ultimate... +
I am one of those girls who always likes to have something on my lips. Usually its a lip gloss, but I do like lipstick too. Gloss is my go to because I love the heavy slick moisturized feeling it gives you. But any gloss fan knows the ultimate downside is the stickiness.
This gloss is unlike anything I have felt before. I have not used any of those lip oil products that seem to be so popular right now so I cannot compare it to them but to me the texture and longevity most closely matches vaseline or aquaphore. It feels so incredibly hydrating without being sticky or slipping off your lips. One swipe is enough.
My only minor complaint is the applicator. I find it to be a weird shape, kind of skinny and flexible for my liking. I would prefer a less bendable stick and a wider doe foot applicator. However this is by no means a dealbreaker.
I was sent the the clear to try in exchange for my review. I am very curious about the feeling and colour payoff of some of the other shades.
Overall I recommend.
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YSL LOVESHINE LIPSTICK
I love this product! It feels like a light lip oil; sheer, moisturizing and slick. I have been applying it the same way I do my chapstick all day long and the colour is sheer enough that you can pull that off! The tube has some weight to it... +
I love this product! It feels like a light lip oil; sheer, moisturizing and slick. I have been applying it the same way I do my chapstick all day long and the colour is sheer enough that you can pull that off!
The tube has some weight to it which makes it feel super luxe in my opinion.
Though I do not find it to last super long, the colour seems to subtly stick around long after the product itself seems to have faded away. I actually love this!
Shade 44 is meant to be an “iconic pink nude”. I once had a Sephora employee tell me that I had the sort of skin tone that could not pull off nude shades but this pink begs to differ in my opinion. When you build it up a bit I find it looks almost frosted if you’re into that vibe! Overall, a great day to day pink nude.
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Urban Decay Face Bond Waterproof Foundation
I have been using this foundation for a few weeks now and I am in LOVE. I prefer a dewey finish usually (which often means I use liquid foundation) but have had a lot of acne and scarring lately, so I have been leaning towards more of a matte finish... +
I have been using this foundation for a few weeks now and I am in LOVE. I prefer a dewey finish usually (which often means I use liquid foundation) but have had a lot of acne and scarring lately, so I have been leaning towards more of a matte finish instead. I went back to my old standby, MAC Studio Fix which I do love, but it looked so flat and dry to me. This foundation found me at the exact right time!
It applies really beautifully with the nozzle. Not too much product comes out at a time which works perfectly for me when I apply with a brush. I did try to apply with my fingers as well but did not like the look of that application as much. I think if I had tried again with less product it would have looked better, but I did find it to be a little cakey when applied that way.
The liquid dries pretty quickly, so I found it was best to apply a small line to each section of my face before applying the next. It feels like a cream to powder type product. The self setting nature of this product is incredible. You really do not need to go back and set with powder or spray (in fact when I did try using setting spray with a beauty blender afterwards, I found it actually disturbed the make up!) It is a medium buildable coverage, so it is really perfect for acne prone skin as it covers extremely well, while still looking like skin.
I received this product free to try from Urban Decay and Butterly. I do have to say that at $57 it is quite pricey (definitely a little bit more than I would typically pay) but I am extremely happy with the product so I would definitely repurchase it when it finishes, because I cannot imagine going back to any of my old foundations after trying this. It really works mind-blowingly well for my skin.
- Product received for free from Urban Decay Canada in exchange for an honest review.
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YSL Lashclash Mascara
I absolutely LOVE this mascara. I am not usually one for waterproof formulas (simply because I hate fighting to get them off) but this one is so good I have been converted. My requirements for a mascara are pretty simple: volume that doesn't... +
I absolutely LOVE this mascara. I am not usually one for waterproof formulas (simply because I hate fighting to get them off) but this one is so good I have been converted.
My requirements for a mascara are pretty simple: volume that doesn't clump or flake and easy removal. I don't like too much lengthening because I wear glasses and do not like it when my lashes brush the inside of them.
This mascara is not too wet and not too dry. It applies well with just one coat and does not clump when you do a second coat. It does not remove as easily as some other waterproof formulas I have tried but it comes off with an oil-based cleanser (as a first step in my double cleanse) without too much trouble. I would imagine it would remove well with makeup remover also.
The best part of this mascara is it holds a curl ALL DAY LONG. I have literally never known another mascara to do this and I am absolutely blown away. I will recommend this to everyone and will absolutely repurchased based on this fact alone.
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Aveeno® Calm + Restore Age Renewal Eye Gel
As someone with very sensitive skin, I have always struggled with eye creams. At 36 years old, I certainly feel that I should be using one regularly but I have never found one that does not burn or sting, or leave my eyes sore and uncomfortable. Eye... +
As someone with very sensitive skin, I have always struggled with eye creams. At 36 years old, I certainly feel that I should be using one regularly but I have never found one that does not burn or sting, or leave my eyes sore and uncomfortable. Eye creams always seem to slide around my face and end up in my eyes or clogging my pores around the eye area. ICK.
I really loved the gel texture of this eye product. It was light, gentle and refreshing. I used it at night and was happy with the hydration and how it did not irritate my eyes or skin at all. However, I liked it even better in the daytime. I have found lately that using colour corrector and concealer under my eyes causes them to crese, no matter which make up products I use or how great my application is. A couple of dabs of this eye gel worked wonders to resolve this problem - I simply put it on under my make up and it helped it to last all day without looking dry or creasing.
Thank you to Butterly for allowing me to try this product in exchange for my honest review. I liked the product but will not likely be repurchasing it in the near future, only because such a tiny amount goes such a long way. Even with daily use for a few weeks, I have barely made a dent.
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Aveeno® Calm + Restore Age Renewal Serum
I wish I had taken before and after pics because it is THAT good. My skin was in the middle of a purge from a retinol product I had tried. Anyone who has ever been through a purge knows how red, sensitive and inflamed your skin can become during... +
I wish I had taken before and after pics because it is THAT good. My skin was in the middle of a purge from a retinol product I had tried. Anyone who has ever been through a purge knows how red, sensitive and inflamed your skin can become during that time and it feels like there is no end in sight. I had been slowly introducing that product to my skin and at the recommendation of my esthetitian I had been working up to using it 7 days a week.
When I received this Aveeno® Calm + Restore Age Renewal Serum from Butterly to try, it could not have been better timing. My skin was red and visibly upset. I used the serum at night on the first night and my skin was noticeably less red the next morning. The product states that it is so gentle that it can be used morning and night, so I did that. Not only did it significantly calm the redness, but my skin was noticibly softer and more hydrated after just a few uses.
I have since reintroduced the retinol I had been using, but I have not stopped using this serum as well. I use the stronger retintol at night and have been using this serum in the daytime. I just returned from a trip where I only took carry on, and had to leave some of my skin care behind at home. When I returned after 4 days and used this serum again, again I felt a noticible difference particularly in hydration the next morning.
TLDR; If you have sensitive skin and have struggled to use retinol products in the past because of it, this is the product for you!
I would certainly repurchase this when it runs out and would absolutely recommend it to a friend.
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Aveeno® Calm + Restore Daily Face Moisturizer Mineral SPF 30
I am picky about my facial moisturizers and sunscreens because I wear them everyday. For me, it is important that they work well under makeup, they don’t leave a white cast, and they do not cause breakouts. This sunscreen moisturizer checks all of... +
I am picky about my facial moisturizers and sunscreens because I wear them everyday. For me, it is important that they work well under makeup, they don’t leave a white cast, and they do not cause breakouts. This sunscreen moisturizer checks all of those boxes, so I am super happy. It is also a thicker feeling formula, so it feels very hydrating and nourishing. I have been wearing it everyday for the past two weeks and love it. I will definitely repurchase when it runs out.
I have posted a video review on TikTok, @celia.style_
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Aveeno® Daily Moisturizing Body Scrub
I tried this scrub two ways, both on dry and on wet skin. I like to use scrubs on dry skin before stepping into the water in my shower so I assumed I could use this scrub this way. It didn’t melt into my skin properly and I could only feel the... +
I tried this scrub two ways, both on dry and on wet skin.
I like to use scrubs on dry skin before stepping into the water in my shower so I assumed I could use this scrub this way. It didn’t melt into my skin properly and I could only feel the scrubbing particles minimally so I would not recommend using it like this.
I used it after wetting my skin as a first step in my shower routine and I loved it. I could not believe how much it lathered! I used it on my African net sponge and it did not feel abrasive at all. Afterwards I cleansed with my regular body wash. Not sure it is actually necessary to use anything other than the scrub as I did feel really clean using it on its own, but I did anyway.
When I stepped out of the shower I immediately followed it up with my holy grail body lotion, the Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion. My skin felt extremely soft and definitely a bit smoother than when doing my everyday body routine.
This product does have a scent, it is clean and fresh. It doesn’t linger after the shower but is important to note for anyone who is sensitive to scents.
Overall I love this product. I am not sure I would repurchase as I like my scrubs to feel a bit more abrasive, but for anyone looking for a gentle scrub for more sensitive skin should definitely add this to their routine. The bottle says you can use it 3-4 times a week.
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost® Make-up Removing Cleansing Wipes
I have tried a number of products in the Hydro Boost line and I love all of them. My personal favourite is the sunscreen, but I also really love the gel cream and body lotion. All of these products have the same light fresh scent. If you are someone... +
I have tried a number of products in the Hydro Boost line and I love all of them. My personal favourite is the sunscreen, but I also really love the gel cream and body lotion. All of these products have the same light fresh scent. If you are someone who is allergic or in any way adverse to scented products then you will likely not enjoy this line. Though I will say that I have fairly sensitive skin and do not find that the fragrance in these products irritates my skin at all.
In terms of a makeup removing wipe, these do the job as well as any other on the market. I found them to be slightly drier than some others I have used (Simple's Micellar Water Wipes are my go to) but not so much so that it negatively affected the effectiveness of the product. I think perhaps I was expecting the wipes to be slightly more hydrating than they felt given that they are in the Hydro Boost line, but they were certainly not drying in any way.
Overall I was pleased with this product and would definitely repurchase.
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