Elyndelys
Member Since: July 29, 2017Reviews
Lubriderm® Original Body + Face Wash
Note: I received this for free for testing purposes. This is my first time ever using this brand so didn't know what to expect. Admittedly it's not the most eye-catching of brands/packaging, but I'm starting to look past that as I "mature". So... +
Note: I received this for free for testing purposes.
This is my first time ever using this brand so didn't know what to expect. Admittedly it's not the most eye-catching of brands/packaging, but I'm starting to look past that as I "mature".
So what this is is a body and face wash. At first I was a little skeptical because, we somehow are supposed to have a different cleanser for each separate part of our body. Yes I'm over dramatizing, but it feels like that's the route the skincare industry throws at us.
The pros: I'm a fat woman so I've got a lot of surface area and a lot of the time I find I need to refuel the loofa a second time to cover everything. This stuff? Wow it goes a long way! I was genuinely surprised with how little I had to use in one go (this stuff is thick). Most importantly, I was left clean, including my face. I go over with glycolic acid when I'm done as part of my routine, and if my face isn't clean, that little cotton round will reveal all, and there's never anything behind so it definitely works! Another major plus is how hydrated and smooth my entire body felt. Normally my skin is dry and uncomfortable after a shower, but with this I didn't feel the need to reach for any lotion. It even improved the look of the keratosis pilaris on my arms.
The only negative I would say, and this is my personal preference is that I don't care for the scent. It just reminds me of cheap Avon hand cream I'd get in my Christmas stockings every year when I was a kid. Other than that, this is a definite recommendation!
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Ozonol® Non-Stinging Ointment
Note: This was received for free for review purposes. It was kind of hard to review this because you need to injure yourself in order to test it. Eventually I did by cutting my knuckle with sheers while I was cutting my boyfriends hair. Naturally... +
Note: This was received for free for review purposes.
It was kind of hard to review this because you need to injure yourself in order to test it. Eventually I did by cutting my knuckle with sheers while I was cutting my boyfriends hair. Naturally it was bleeding quite a bit and hurt, so I put the tiniest amount and, was honestly surprised how fast the pain went away, plus the bleeding subsided quickly too.
So I kept up with it, but didn't find it healed any faster than having applied nothing. I will say, I'm not usually sensitive to scents, but this had my throat itching horribly. It's an ointment smell, but a little different, so I didn't like that. Also, I know it's delivered in small doses with this product, but one of the ingredients is phenol which is a dangerous material in higher doses. We're talking organ damage, neural damage, and even cancer. I just don't think that something I'd want to have on my body penetrating open wounds, even if it is a low dose.
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NEUTROGENA® Hydro Boost Ultra Hydrating Serum Fragrance Free
Note: I received this for free for review. I can't count how many serums I've tried over the years. Most of them I've found to be too heavy or even oily/greasy that I feel my face isn't clean anymore and I'm just layering on products at this... +
Note: I received this for free for review.
I can't count how many serums I've tried over the years. Most of them I've found to be too heavy or even oily/greasy that I feel my face isn't clean anymore and I'm just layering on products at this point.
This serum actually absorbed really fast and felt like nothing. I admit that the first time I applied it, I had to inspect my skin in the mirror because I was convinced it just disappeared. It did though, into my skin the way it's supposed to. Because of this, I was able to save a fraction of time from my routine (every bit helps), and felt confident because my face was nourished. One less thing to worry about.
Also, believe it when it comes it's fragrance free. There is zero scent; completely void of it!
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NEUTROGENA® Hydro Boost Gel Cream, Fragrance Free
Note: I received this for free for review. This gel cream is so lightweight, like I barely felt it when I dipped my finger in. And I've never come across a skin care product that was literally fragrance free. There is no scent whatsoever, not... +
Note: I received this for free for review.
This gel cream is so lightweight, like I barely felt it when I dipped my finger in. And I've never come across a skin care product that was literally fragrance free. There is no scent whatsoever, not even that chemical cream smell.
I loved how once on my skin, it was like a cool, watery sensation that was so satisfying. The absolute best part was how quick it absorbed into my skin. There was no waiting or fanning my face to be able to move on with the rest of my routine. It didn't even feel heavy or tacky afterwards that it was like I put nothing on. But my skin felt soft and hydrated. This is a pleasant surprise and will most likely be my go to from no on.
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McCafé® Premium Instant Coffee Dark Roast
Note: I received this item for free for review. My spouse and I consume coffee everyday, though I'd have to say my spouse is a liver of coffee, so when I told him we would be getting this to try, we was excited. However, when we tried it, that... +
Note: I received this item for free for review.
My spouse and I consume coffee everyday, though I'd have to say my spouse is a liver of coffee, so when I told him we would be getting this to try, we was excited. However, when we tried it, that excitement plummeted so fast.
We tried it with a flavoured creamer, and it tasted horrible. Thinking the creamer was the issue, we tried it again with regular cream. Again, it tasted pretty bad. Finally, we had it pure black and realized it was the coffee that was the culprit.
There was no detection of coffee, more like a confused brown water with a couple drops of coffee substitute. We tried it multiple ways/amounts, thinking this particular kind had a trick to it, but no. It was just bad.
Instant coffee is a staple in our home, and it's not difficult to prepare, so I don't know what's going on with this one. Did we get a bad batch? Either way, this is a huge pass!
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YSL Lashclash Mascara
I had the privilege to try this mascara from @yslbeauty for free and I'm reviewing from the perspective of someone who only applies one layer. First the packaging. Visually it's simple and classic, I just don't think the blue color works well in... +
I had the privilege to try this mascara from @yslbeauty for free and I'm reviewing from the perspective of someone who only applies one layer.
First the packaging. Visually it's simple and classic, I just don't think the blue color works well in this case. There isn't enough contrast to compliment the majority of the black tube, but that is so minor. There is a subtle 'click' when closing it so you know you don't have to over tighten it, plus it's super satisfying.
The wand I'm not a fan of, but that's a personal preference. To me it's too large and chunky, especially when I'm applying something close to my eye and on thin hair fibres. I also have small hands so that doesn't help me either.
Onto the product itself. As stated, I only wear one coat of mascara as a preference. It applied well enough, but immediately started to clump, which is I really am not a fan of. I know you can comb the clumps out, but then your combing product out and seems like a waste. My eyelashes looked okay, nothing spectacular, so I continued on with my day.
First thing I noticed was it didn't feel heavy like some mascaras do, AND most importantly, it didn't irritate my eyes, which most makeup does in minutes (tired, dry, itchy)
At the end of the day, I hoped in the shower and made sure not to use soap on my eyes and just let the hot water run down my face. It claims it's waterproof so I'm going to check that. The result was my eyelashes were back to their lack-of-curly beginnings, but the mascara was still on...mostly. I had a bit of flakes under my eyes, but that would have come from me rubbing my eyes in the shower. What DIDN'T happen was I didn't look like I was impersonating Alice Cooper with mascara running down my cheeks.
Needles to say, this is waterproof, just like it claims! It survived my vicious rubbing under water, definitely a winner!
#yslbeauty, #lashclash, #lashto300, #ysllashclash
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Hero Mighty Patch Original
I've tried a few pimple patches at this point and unfortunately, I have to be honest and say this one wasn't as good. At the time of testing this, miraculously no white heads appeared, but I did have two other "culprits" to try these out on. One was... +
I've tried a few pimple patches at this point and unfortunately, I have to be honest and say this one wasn't as good. At the time of testing this, miraculously no white heads appeared, but I did have two other "culprits" to try these out on. One was under the skin that when squeezed, produces a worm the length of a bus. The other was a recovering pimple, but due to the pain under the scab, I knew there was a new colony blossoming, and low and behold, after squeezing, a skyscraper torpedoed out. So in this case, I was left with one puffy, red, swollen bump, and one bloody, oozy mess. Grossed out yet?
The patches themselves I do have to say have a really good stick to them compared to some others, but it didn't blend in as well due to its plastic-like shine. I was wearing these to bed so that didn't matter to me. The next morning, just like every pimple patch I've ever tried, there were white mounds on the patches where it absorbed any liquid it came in contact with (not just puss keep in mind). The first one I carefully pealed off and the whole area looked a little too dry and the pimple spot was still a mean red colour. It didn't hurt there which was good, but I was left a little disappointed, as other brands have reduced redness and you could already see the healing process going. The second one was even more of a disappointment. I carefully pulled it off, and tiny bits of blood started to form and it was just as much of an evil red as before. I looked at the patch and I realized that it acted more like a temporary scab, but didn't do anything in terms of healing.
I find these particular patches work more like bandaids than actual healers in terms of pimples. I'm still going to keep testing them, but I've had a lot worse on my face that healed up amazingly in one night than what this could deliver.
- Product received for free from Butterly.com in exchange for an honest review.
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Sambucol Powdered Drink Immunity Cold & Flu Relief + Vitamin C
This couldn't have come at a better time! I had been getting those early symptoms that you just know is signs a cold is coming. Fatigue, dry mouth, and that tiny little tickle at the back of your throat. Normally I would make this disgusting... +
This couldn't have come at a better time! I had been getting those early symptoms that you just know is signs a cold is coming. Fatigue, dry mouth, and that tiny little tickle at the back of your throat. Normally I would make this disgusting concoction of plants/herbs that burns my esophagus, in hopes I can catch the cold before it gets worse.
I honestly tried this powdered drink with no hope it would actually work. Within a day all my symptoms were gone and I had actually at one point forgot I was getting sick. It took my boyfriend to ask "how are you feeling?" For me to remember I was starting to get unwell. I don't know how it worked so well without making me feel drowsy and actually tasting good, but wow was I thankful for these. I'm VERY skeptical when it comes to medication like this because I always think it only works if it's nasty. Ha! What a wake up call for me! Definitely recommend!
- Product received for free from Butterly.com in exchange for an honest review.
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Aveeno® Tone + Texture Renewing Body Scrub
Note: received for free If I were to review this as what it's advertised as, I'd give it a 1. It did next to nothing for the skin on my body. The thing is, I have pretty tough skin and need things like a pumice stone to shed that layer of ick, so... +
Note: received for free
If I were to review this as what it's advertised as, I'd give it a 1. It did next to nothing for the skin on my body. The thing is, I have pretty tough skin and need things like a pumice stone to shed that layer of ick, so I have to keep that in mind. I'd imagine those with more delicate skin could benefit from this.
Here's the thing. This stuff needs to be remarketed as a face scrub because it did a much better job at that. The varying size of granuals really helped my face and was left with smooth skin.
Afterwards I go in with toner, and that usually tells me if the scrub/cleanser is good, because if there's still discoloring on my cotton pad after using toner, then my face is still dirty and that products a dud. Well, I was pleasantly surprised to reveal a completely clean cotton pad. It actually cleaned everything off my face. So for that, I give it 4 stars. I took one star off because it's unscented and has a "cream" smell that I don't like. I personally prefer scented products.
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Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Anti-Aging Serum
Note: I received this for free for reviewing. This serum works beautifully. My skin has begun to have an overall improvement that I haven't seen from many other serums in the past. My skin has smoothed out and my forehead and around my mouth have... +
Note: I received this for free for reviewing.
This serum works beautifully. My skin has begun to have an overall improvement that I haven't seen from many other serums in the past. My skin has smoothed out and my forehead and around my mouth have subtly plumped just a bit, looking less strained by life. I especially love how dewy my face looks when I apply it.
I'm not a fan of the packaging, however. Firstly, I wish it was a frosted metallic look instead of shiny, because now it shows every globby fingerprint I leave on it...super minor I know, but still. Next, I had to pump several times for all three liquids to come out, as only one would. Lastly, I just don't like having to mix the product myself, I would prefer everything be done already, especially with the hefty price tag this retails at.
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