Darknova501
Member Since: December 11, 2018Reviews
PanOxyl Oil Control Moisturizer
Lightweight daytime moisturizer that comes out like a paste and takes time to blend considering it can give a white cast but it dries down to a nice matte finish after application. Skin feels smooth and I like that this has SPF 30. There is a... +
Lightweight daytime moisturizer that comes out like a paste and takes time to blend considering it can give a white cast but it dries down to a nice matte finish after application. Skin feels smooth and I like that this has SPF 30.
There is a strong weird scent to this moisturizer that is hard to describe and I’m on the fence about it whether I can stand the smell or not. At the moment, my skin is dry so I can’t say for sure if this moisturizer would absorb excess oil as it claims on the packaging.
- Product received for free from Crown Labs (Canada) in exchange for an honest review.
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PanOxyl Clarifying Exfoliant
PanOxyl exfoliant is an alcohol free formula that contains 2% salicylic acid which penetrates deep into your pores to help remove oil & gunk. I like the packaging and how easy it is to control the amount needed, it can be applied with your... +
PanOxyl exfoliant is an alcohol free formula that contains 2% salicylic acid which penetrates deep into your pores to help remove oil & gunk.
I like the packaging and how easy it is to control the amount needed, it can be applied with your fingers or with a cotton pad. The consistency of this reminds of a toner, you cannot tell that you have applied this product on your face as it absorbs fairly quickly. I started using this 1-2 times a week as I feel like that’s more than enough usage for my skin, making sure to follow with a moisturizer.
With a liquid exfoliant, you want to start off slowly and let your skin get acclimated before you increase the usage. I find that overtime of using such a product, the skin will have clearer smoother complexion.
- 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’m no stranger when it comes to benzoyl peroxide, I’ve used my fair share of it in my 20’s and from time to time I still reach for it. As for the acne wash, I would not use this daily as I know my skin and this would irritate it. I would... +
I’m no stranger when it comes to benzoyl peroxide, I’ve used my fair share of it in my 20’s and from time to time I still reach for it.
As for the acne wash, I would not use this daily as I know my skin and this would irritate it. I would use it 1 to 3 times a week and during the nights. My personal favorite is using this as a body cleanser around 3-4 a week especially for the underarms and back.
This acne wash helps to kill off any lingering bacteria and I find that it really helps to clear up any back acne, though it does take time and you need to be patient. Make sure to completely wash off the acne cleanser as there is a chance it can bleach your clothing.
Now with summer approaching, I will be using this more often on my back just for prevention.
- Product received for free from Crown Labs (Canada) in exchange for an honest review.
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NEUTROGENA® Daily Facial Moisturizer
This facial moisturizer is lightweight yet provides hydration to my skin and perfect for the daytime. The moisturizer is of thin consistency yet blends well into the skin and not much is needed as it spreads quite easily. It feels silky to... +
This facial moisturizer is lightweight yet provides hydration to my skin and perfect for the daytime.
The moisturizer is of thin consistency yet blends well into the skin and not much is needed as it spreads quite easily.
It feels silky to the skin and dries down to a matte finish. I’ve worn this under my makeup with no issues.
This is a great moisturizer that I would find myself reaching for in the summer time due to it lightweight thin formula.
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NEUTROGENA® Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Cleanser
I ended up using this cleanser after exercising and I like the fact that this was super gentle on my skin, no fragrance detected. I even used this cleanser all over my body and it provided really good foaming lather when used with either a... +
I ended up using this cleanser after exercising and I like the fact that this was super gentle on my skin, no fragrance detected.
I even used this cleanser all over my body and it provided really good foaming lather when used with either a loofah or with an exfoliating washcloth.
My skin did not feel dry nor was there any tightness from using the cleanser.
This is a great cleanser for those who have sensitive skin and it’s pretty gentle for everyday use.
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Blue Lizard Australian Sensitive Sunscreen
I received Blue Lizard SPF 50 mineral sunscreen for free from Butterly in exchange for my honest review. Summer is fast approaching and that means it time to apply sunscreen, though it should be used for all seasons. I was expecting this... +
I received Blue Lizard SPF 50 mineral sunscreen for free from Butterly in exchange for my honest review.
Summer is fast approaching and that means it time to apply sunscreen, though it should be used for all seasons.
I was expecting this formula to be on the thicker side, but I had barely squeezed the tube when I got a lot more of product than needed.
The consistency is quite runny and you honestly don’t need lot of it, it spreads very easily but does take time to blend into the skin. I spent a good 2 minutes blending the product into my skin as there was a white cast showing on my brown skin.
After application, my skin felt very smooth almost like I applied moisturizer and there was no tackiness as you would find with other brands of sunscreen. I didn’t detect any scent and this gave my skin a dewy finish.
I like that this is UVA/UVB protection and up-to 80 minutes of it being water resistant.
Will for sure be reaching for this sunscreen especially when I’m out doing gardening.
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Tom’s of Maine Rose & Vanilla Deodorant
I received Tom’s deodorant in the scent rose & vanilla for free from Butterly in exchange for my honest opinion. This deodorant goes on clear, glides smoothly and is easy to apply. It is strongly scented but not overwhelming. I can smell the... +
I received Tom’s deodorant in the scent rose & vanilla for free from Butterly in exchange for my honest opinion.
This deodorant goes on clear, glides smoothly and is easy to apply. It is strongly scented but not overwhelming. I can smell the rose peaking through, but don’t get any whiff of vanilla, I have smelled this deodorant numerous times and it gives off earthy vibes.
I need deodorant that can hold up through out the day and this does the job, it’s long lasting, smells good and it even lasted during my HIIT workouts. I didn’t feel any wetness or unpleasant odor coming from the armpits.
Another bonus is that this contains no aluminum, artificial fragrances, parabens & baking soda.
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CLEAN RESERVE H2EAU Nectarine Petal
I received the Clean Reserve rollerball fragrance in the scent Nectarine Petal for free from Butterly in exchange for my honest opinion. The fragrance comes in a standard rollerball glass bottle and I would’ve preferred a spritzer format, but... +
I received the Clean Reserve rollerball fragrance in the scent Nectarine Petal for free from Butterly in exchange for my honest opinion.
The fragrance comes in a standard rollerball glass bottle and I would’ve preferred a spritzer format, but that’s just a personal preference.
I like how I can easily just throw this in my bag and apply it whenever it’s needed.
The top note as it is stated on the bottle is nectarine. However there is also peach blossom & chamomile as the middle notes and for base notes you have amber & musk.
This is a fun fruity/floral fragrance that would be great for the spring & summer time.
I applied this behind my ears and on the wrists and the scent is very subtle, it’s not too sweet and I can definitely smell the nectarines, that’s the only note I am able to detect.
I was able to get at least 4 hours of wear from this fragrance and I noticed that the areas I applied this on my skin had a tackiness to it and that’s something I’ve never issued with a fragrance before.
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Van Houtte Brew Over Ice Hazelnut Coffee
I was selected by @thisisbutterly to try out the new Van Houtte brew over ice hazlenut coffee for free provided I give my honest opinion. I love how quick & easy it is to make a cup of iced coffee. My Keurig has 3 different settings for the cup... +
I was selected by @thisisbutterly to try out the new Van Houtte brew over ice hazlenut coffee for free provided I give my honest opinion.
I love how quick & easy it is to make a cup of iced coffee. My Keurig has 3 different settings for the cup size, I opted with the standard 8oz.
I used a ceramic mug as the instructions mention not to use a glass (can crack with the heat) and filled it up with ice and with a click of a button on the Keurig, coffee started pouring.
It smelled really good, the hazelnut aroma definitely made an appearance. I noticed that the ice obviously melted fairly quickly with the hot coffee, and therefore I ended up adding more ice.
I didn’t add any dairy or sweetener to the iced coffee as I wanted to taste the drink as is. The coffee flavor was strong but not too overpowering, I liked that fact that there was no bitter/sour aftertaste as it can happen with certain coffees.
Hoping next time to add a splash of milk to the iced coffee as that will definitely take it up a notch, however drinking the iced coffee black is just as good.
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Aveeno® Calm + Restore Daily Face Moisturizer Mineral SPF 30
I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review. This is a first time for me to try out a moisturizer with SPF 30 and that is tinted so wasn't sure what to expect. Aveeno moisturizer has no fragrance which I really like, as I... +
I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review.
This is a first time for me to try out a moisturizer with SPF 30 and that is tinted so wasn't sure what to expect.
Aveeno moisturizer has no fragrance which I really like, as I don't like for my moisturizer to contain a fragrance. Now it claims to blend into all skin tones and I have to disagree on that.
This moisturizer has a thick consistency, which is not a bad thing, however applying this product took some time to blend in. A
little bit goes a long way, so if you apply too much, you will be spending a minute to two trying to blend the product in. I found that this did give me a sort of white cast (medium skin tone) if I didn't vigorously blend this into my skin.
I also don't like that this moisturizer gave off a tacky feeling to the skin, it felt as if the product was just sitting on my skin. This has a sheer finish and while I don't like how this looks on my face, simply due to the white cast, I can say that I will be using this on my legs. My legs are very pale in comparison to my face so I don't have to aggressively blend this product on my legs and there is also no white cast.
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