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Lipidol Cleansing Face Oil
If you told me years ago that I would be slathering my oily face with oils to help it produce less oils, I'd tell you that you were crazy, but LOOK, here we are! I've dabbled in the oil cleansing method before, trying to mix my own at home and also... +
If you told me years ago that I would be slathering my oily face with oils to help it produce less oils, I'd tell you that you were crazy, but LOOK, here we are!
I've dabbled in the oil cleansing method before, trying to mix my own at home and also trying oils that were sold at Sephora and other stores, but I found that a lot of the companies were charging a lot more money than I would normally spend on an oil I could mostly replicate at home. Or they were too perfumed which is NOT a good strategy for something I was putting on my face or using to remove makeup.
The Lipidol Cleansing Face Oil is none of these things. It has a light consistency, an almost indistinguishable scent, and it does WONDERS to remove foundation on my skin. I tried this product both on skin that had already had makeup removed using cleansing wipes, and also right on my face with my makeup on, and the product is strong enough to remove makeup, but gentle enough to not irritate.
And for less than 10$? It's going to last a very long time in my bathroom cabinet!
If you've never tried oil cleansing, or you've tried dozens, the Lipidol one is gentle enough for sensitive skin, but strong enough to get the job done, and that's all there is to it.
I received this product for review from the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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Maybelline New York Dream Blender
While I WAS interested in this beauty blender initially due to the applicator handle, I think it's more trouble than it's worth. It's very similar to the Beauty Blender micro-blender, but it's much HARDER than the micro-blender. I actually felt like... +
While I WAS interested in this beauty blender initially due to the applicator handle, I think it's more trouble than it's worth. It's very similar to the Beauty Blender micro-blender, but it's much HARDER than the micro-blender. I actually felt like the Maybelline Dream Blender was a bit too rough for use on sensitive/hard to reach places. It was also harder to clean than other blenders because the applicator prevents you from really working soap into it and squeezing it dry.
If you ONLY want a blender for those small touch ups, it might be ok, but it does eat a LOT of product too, just be warned.
(I received this product for review from Chick Advisor)
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Maybelline New York Dream Velvet Foundation
Maybelline Dream Velvet surprised me at first with it's relatively thick consistency.For some reason I thought (erroneously) that this was a lighter weight foundation (the 'velvet' maybe?) but this is actually a pretty solid medium-weight matte... +
Maybelline Dream Velvet surprised me at first with it's relatively thick consistency.For some reason I thought (erroneously) that this was a lighter weight foundation (the 'velvet' maybe?) but this is actually a pretty solid medium-weight matte formula. I've spent most of my foundation life with brands that tend to stay on the lighter side of the formula (think tinted moisturizers or BB creams) so I was REALLY IMPRESSED to see how much coverage Dream Velvet could get me while still allowing my skin to breathe
It also absolutely goes on matte, with a really small amount going a REALLY LONG way. I'm definitely going to be recommending this to my friends from now on for a great matte drug-store foundation!
(I received this for review from Chick Advisor)
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Batiste Dry Shampoo Blush Floral & Flirty
Oh Batiste, I enjoy the original formulation of your dry shampoo and I had high expectations for the floral version but they were not to be. The aroma of this version is massively over scented, and it sticks with you ALL DAY. Don't even attempt to... +
Oh Batiste, I enjoy the original formulation of your dry shampoo and I had high expectations for the floral version but they were not to be. The aroma of this version is massively over scented, and it sticks with you ALL DAY. Don't even attempt to wear perfume or other aromas because all you will smell like is sickly sweet flowery bubblegum. The actual product works fine but the scent ruins it. -
Scotch Essentials Adjustable Hem Tape
Short girl woe #233 - I need to hem every single piece of clothing I own. But I also have gotten very good at buying pants that can be folded up or adjusted for heels vs flats. BUT then I'm constantly adding safety pins in and out of pants and... +
Short girl woe #233 - I need to hem every single piece of clothing I own. But I also have gotten very good at buying pants that can be folded up or adjusted for heels vs flats. BUT then I'm constantly adding safety pins in and out of pants and turning them into giant pincushions.
Until now!
I'm a believer when it comes to the Scotch Essentials Permanent Hem Bonding Strips, but how did I feel about their semi-permanent friend? Well, pretty friendly, overall. I like the idea of an adjustable option that doesn't require safety pins to keep my hems clean, but I found the stick-um removal process, rather sticky. Putting the adhesive on was pretty straight forward.
1. Turn item inside out.
2. Measure hem
3. Rip off strip of tape
4. Apply along seam, press firmly.
5. Remove top of tape, press firmly to seal. Voila!
But the removal was definitely trickier. Not sure if I like this option nearly as much as the permanent bonding. I'd rather just do this once and get it over with.
*I received this product for review from the Chickadvisor Product Review Club
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Scotch Essentials Easy Fix Button
OK, I get it. Buttons can be a bit annoying for people who don't feel comfortable with a needle, but really? It's not that bad. But if you're really stuck in a pinch, the Scotch Essentials Easy Fix Button isn't a bad idea either. To be entirely... +
OK, I get it. Buttons can be a bit annoying for people who don't feel comfortable with a needle, but really? It's not that bad. But if you're really stuck in a pinch, the Scotch Essentials Easy Fix Button isn't a bad idea either.
To be entirely transparent, the easy fix is literally a pin that has an adhesive on the top so you can 'fake' your button. But it''s really and truly a gold pin that you stab into your shirt. I wasn't a big fan of this solution because I hate the feeling of a pin stuck against my chest (since the buttons on the most sensitive parts of my chest are usually the ones that fly off.) But, in an absolute pinch, it's better than nothing. I'll keep the rest of these in my drawer at work JUST IN CASE I'm in this situation again, but I don't think I'd buy it.
*I received this product for review from the Chickadvisor Product Review Club
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Scotch Essentials Permanent Hem Bonding Strips
As a short girl, I know a few things about hems. I also know that hemming a garment is the most ANNOYING part about the clothes-buying process. Every, single, pant I own that is not a capri needs to be hemmed. Even petite pants need to be hemmed. I... +
As a short girl, I know a few things about hems. I also know that hemming a garment is the most ANNOYING part about the clothes-buying process. Every, single, pant I own that is not a capri needs to be hemmed. Even petite pants need to be hemmed. I could keep a tailor in business for life.
And then in comes the Scotch Essentials Permanent Hem Bonding Strips and my life is FOREVER changed. No longer do I need to take a $20 pair of jeans to a tailor for a $10 hemming job. I can do it myself! The adhesive strips were super easy to figure out. All I needed to do was flip my pants inside out, determine the hem (measure, always!), wet my fingers (yeah, didn't learn that with the first strip) and stick it to the pants and rub it in for good measure. I didn't do the adhesive along the seam with my first pair of pants, so the hem job isn't perfect, but I know better for next time. I also tested this on a cheaper pair of pants the first time around too just in case.
Honestly, this is a game-changer to a girl like me with no access to a sewing machine and no patience to hand-stitch a hem. I'd totally recommend this to any other short girl in need of an easy, DIY hem job.
*I received this product for review from the Chickadvisor Product Review Club
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Coppertone Sunscreen Lotion Sensitive Skin Faces SPF 50
(I received this for free as part of the Chickadvisor Product Review Club) I was skeptical when I first received this product because most drugstore-brand facial sunscreens that I've purchased have always left my skin greasy and oily, prone to... +
(I received this for free as part of the Chickadvisor Product Review Club)
I was skeptical when I first received this product because most drugstore-brand facial sunscreens that I've purchased have always left my skin greasy and oily, prone to breakouts. I was surprised that this wasn't the case with Coppertone. It sat nicely atop my moisturizer and worked well to build my makeup over for the day. I didn't feel as if it suffocated my face, nor did it merely act as a barrier. My skin still felt smooth and protected. While I do have one or two I prefer that have slightly better textures, in a pinch I'd totally keep this one handy.
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Vichy Idealia Life Serum
I received this product from Chick Advisor to review as part of the Product Review Club. This serum is intended to be used under a moisturizer in the AM or PM, specifically with the Idealia Skin Sleep gel-balm. Through the use of gold and pink... +
I received this product from Chick Advisor to review as part of the Product Review Club.
This serum is intended to be used under a moisturizer in the AM or PM, specifically with the Idealia Skin Sleep gel-balm. Through the use of gold and pink micro-pearls, the serum definitely leaves the skin shiny and illuminated immediately after use.
I used this product under my gel-balm at night, and under my Purlisse moisturizer during the day. The serum was hypoallergenic and I found it did smoothe my pores... but really nothing else. The illuminating properties of the micro-pearls was nice, but not for the price point. If you already have a serum you like (I've been using my OZ Naturals Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin C serum and I like it) stick with it and skip this one.
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Vichy Idealia Skin Sleep
I received this product from Chick Advisor to review as part of the Product Review Club. Vichy Skin Sleep gel-balm moisturizer unites a bunch of active igredients such as hyaluronic acid (a skin smoother and plumper) and glycyrrhizic acid, a... +
I received this product from Chick Advisor to review as part of the Product Review Club.
Vichy Skin Sleep gel-balm moisturizer unites a bunch of active igredients such as hyaluronic acid (a skin smoother and plumper) and glycyrrhizic acid, a compound found in liquorice root which prevents skin from flaking and helps it maintain moisture. Vichy's website recommended using the product 1-3x per week, but for the sake of this review, I decided to use it every day (also, let's be honest) my skin needed it. I received my products a little later than everybody else so I'm only updating now!
The gel-balm was pink, bouncy and very soothing on the skin, and each evening I would apply a medium layer over my entire face and let it sink in as I slept. From even the first morning after using Skin Sleep, I noticed my skin was softer and looked MUCH more relaxed and healthy! I was really impressed with how noticable the results were.
Two weeks later, I'm still finding that my skin is soft and supple in the morning, making me look rested even if I don't feel like I am!
The balm does have a slightly-strong smell of floral, almost a jasmine, but I find it didn't irritate me. People with more sensitive noses may need to smell it before buying.
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