getupkid144
Member Since: June 6, 2016Reviews
Nuxe Baume à lèvres Rêve de miel
This was a miracle find that has saved my lips from getting destroyed through winter cold and wind! I was a fan of Nuxe from their body oil and various creams/lotions, and needed a filler item when trying to reach a points threshold at Shoppers one... +
This was a miracle find that has saved my lips from getting destroyed through winter cold and wind! I was a fan of Nuxe from their body oil and various creams/lotions, and needed a filler item when trying to reach a points threshold at Shoppers one day. I had had my eye on this little guy and it just so happened to be on sale that day (regular price is, I believe, $17). I haven't looked back! From the first day I tried it, I realized this was going to be "it" for me. With a lovely lemony-honey scent, the consistency is nice and thick, and feels relieving. In order to get the balm to be a little creamier for application, it sometimes requires a bit of a warm-up (I typically end up swiping my finger back and forth across my lips a number of times to get it to apply smoothly). I use this every morning after I apply my makeup and before I head out to work. I will say that the only downside is that by the time I reach work, about an hour later, this can sometimes collect in the corners of my mouth and sometimes leave a yellowish thick film on my inner lip - I just be sure to rub my lips together thoroughly at that point to avoid any unsightliness. That being said, this single application each day has been essential to keeping my lips moisturized. For the first time in years, I've been able to confidently wear lipstick and colours throughout the winter, and it's all thanks to this! -
Tangle Teezer Detangling Brush
I was skeptical when I first tried this - it looked like a cheap-ish piece of plastic, nothing out of the ordinary, how would this fix my hair woes! - but call me a believer now! This has been the single most important tool I've used on my hair in... +
I was skeptical when I first tried this - it looked like a cheap-ish piece of plastic, nothing out of the ordinary, how would this fix my hair woes! - but call me a believer now! This has been the single most important tool I've used on my hair in the past year. For context, my hair has been described by hairdressers as being fine, though I have always considered it on the thick side; some strands can be coarse, but on the whole it's generally dry, naturally wavy and frizzy, and I tend to straighten it 2x/week. With that in mind, on to the Tangle Teezer...I not only use it to detangle, but to brush and freshen my hair throughout the day, as well (I keep it packed in my work bag). This has also shone through the COVID self-isolation period, where I'm not styling my hair or doing very much with it - even after not brushing my hair for days on end, the Tangle Teezer was able to get through all my knots and tangles, with ease and no pain! I'm always in awe of what this little baby can do, and have not stopped raving about it to my work colleagues and friends (they call it my infomercial brush!). Love love love my TT - I'm a true convert! -
Neutrogena Bright Boost Resurfacing Micro Polish
This Micro Polish is the first step in Neutrogena's new Bright Boost skincare regime and was by far my favourite of the line! The scent was a bit different than the overpowering and lingering fragrance in the serum and gel cream, far fresher and... +
This Micro Polish is the first step in Neutrogena's new Bright Boost skincare regime and was by far my favourite of the line! The scent was a bit different than the overpowering and lingering fragrance in the serum and gel cream, far fresher and much more enjoyable first thing in the morning. I'm also a big fan of exfoliating scrub face washes, particularly ones like this that don't leave my skin red and feeling raw. The only downside (but, on the other hand, also part of its efficacy) is its use of AHAs, requiring me to religiously use sunscreen if going out in the sun. I do find AHAs actually work on my skin, but tend to avoid using products containing them because of the chore of applying sunscreen and having to be far more careful about the sun. That being said, my skin definitely felt smoother afterwards and when used in conjunction with all the other Bright Boost products, gave my complexion a healthy glow - I do think I'll continue using this polish on its own throughout the year.
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Neutrogena Bright Boost Moisturizer SPF 30
Since Neutrogena's Hydro Boost sunscreen is my Holy Grail facial sunscreen for the summer months, I was super excited to give another Neutrogena facial sunscreen a try! Let me preface this by saying that I have consistently been disappointed by... +
Since Neutrogena's Hydro Boost sunscreen is my Holy Grail facial sunscreen for the summer months, I was super excited to give another Neutrogena facial sunscreen a try! Let me preface this by saying that I have consistently been disappointed by face-specific sunscreen-moisturizer hybrids - they're always far too thick and leave a white residue all over my already far-too-pale face, making me ghost-like. This one was only a slight improvement over my previous experiences. I was able to apply certain types of foundation over top (loose powder primarily, as it didn't seem to interact too badly), but once I started with liquid or mousse foundations, the sunscreen would start to "ball up" and collect all over my face - it was a mess! I think this sunscreen is great when worn alone (i.e. in settings where I wouldn't otherwise wear makeup, like the lake or when going for a hike), but would not recommend it for day to day. All in all, it was a decent enough product but I wouldn't repurchase it at this price point - I'm happy to stick with my tried and tested Hydro Boost!
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Neutrogena Bright Boost Illuminating Serum
The Bright Boost Illuminating Serum is the second step in Neutrogena's new Bright Boost 4-step face care regime. The first thing I noticed was that this product was less watery than other serums I use, with a thickness that made it seem very similar... +
The Bright Boost Illuminating Serum is the second step in Neutrogena's new Bright Boost 4-step face care regime. The first thing I noticed was that this product was less watery than other serums I use, with a thickness that made it seem very similar to the Bright Boost Gel Cream (step 4 of the routine). To be honest, I didn't think there was much of a difference between the two products: same scent (which has a tendency to linger and becomes less pleasant the more you catch wind of it throughout the day) and same pearlescent (micro-glittery) finish. The bottle was also a bit problematic - I always like the idea of dropper bottles, but this one didn't do a great job at dispensing the product and I just ended up swiping some off the tip with my finger each time I applied. Not an issue for now, but may become more difficult as the volume level starts dropping. My skin did feel smoother after regularly applying this for a week or so, but immediately after application, skin does feel a little greasier than with other (again, more watery) serums. I was most excited to try this serum, but don't know if I would re-purchase, particularly given the price point.
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Neutrogena Bright Boost Gel Cream
I'm a huge fan of gel creams and love using them over thick and heavy face creams come spring and summer. This cream is designed to be used as step 3 of a four-step regime in Neutrogena's new Bright Boost line. With a similar fragrance to the Bright... +
I'm a huge fan of gel creams and love using them over thick and heavy face creams come spring and summer. This cream is designed to be used as step 3 of a four-step regime in Neutrogena's new Bright Boost line. With a similar fragrance to the Bright Boost serum - a strong but not unpleasant floral-y scent - this gel cream is a stand-out product for me. The cream absorbed very quickly, which is always something I'm looking for since I (a) don't want to feel like I've put too much on my face and have it feeling heavy with product, and (b) I just want to get a move on and start applying the rest of my face! Also, just like the serum, the cream has some sort of micro-glitter/pearlescent sheen, which I'm sure is to credit for the brightening feature of the product.. My face definitely looked glowing when using this as the base for my regular makeup, which is an effect I like going for when the weather starts warming up. I don't know how I'd feel about using this through the winter months, but I'm definitely enjoying it with my skin's current, spring-time moisture level. The only downside is that the scent is so strong that it continues to linger throughout the day, which makes it problematic for scent-free workplaces or even for those who can be a bit more sensitive to fragrances.
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got2b POWDER'ful Volumizing Styling Powder
I was excited to try this product, as I recalled having a hairstylist use something similar on a bridesmaid hairstyle I sported a few years ago. This styling product was a bit different in that it was in a talc-like, powder form, very similar to dry... +
I was excited to try this product, as I recalled having a hairstylist use something similar on a bridesmaid hairstyle I sported a few years ago. This styling product was a bit different in that it was in a talc-like, powder form, very similar to dry shampoo powder, like Lush's No Drought. Thankfully and despite my brown hair, this product didn't appear white once it was totally mixed in. I did have some difficulty applying it in the manner the packaging recommended- it may be that my hands were too moist, but I found more of the powder stuck to my palms than actually made it in to my hair. Similar to dry shampoo powder, this may be best applied by shaking a bit directly to the roots. In terms of lift, I did notice a bit of a difference but nothing dramatic. I suppose it was better at actually maintaining the volume throughout the day, compared to going without. I feel I could take or leave this product- it's not a diehard essential, but is a nice addition to the hair styling repertoire if you have it.
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got2b Flex Insta Hold Hairspray
I was surprisingly impressed with this hairspray! I'm generally not a huge fan of spray, but it's often a necessary evil, especially through the humid summer months. I thought got2b's latest take on this haircare staple was excellent! It didn't... +
I was surprisingly impressed with this hairspray! I'm generally not a huge fan of spray, but it's often a necessary evil, especially through the humid summer months. I thought got2b's latest take on this haircare staple was excellent! It didn't leave my hair hard or crunchy, and had a great scent, which is always a plus (no one wants their hair to smell overly flowery all day)! In terms of hold, it did a good job - it's hard to say how it may hold up in high-humidity conditions, but if the tradeoff for less crunchy hair is a bit less hold (or more 'flex', if you will), then I'm all for it! I'm looking forward to giving this a try during summer wedding season and already have a few hairstyle inspos in mind.
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Schmidt's Lavender + Sage Natural Deodorant
I #gotitfree to try through the Chick Advisor Product Review Club. I had previously used Schmidt's Lavender Tips sensitive skin deodorant, which I had had some difficulty with owing to its very firm consistency, despite loving the scent. The formula... +
I #gotitfree to try through the Chick Advisor Product Review Club. I had previously used Schmidt's Lavender Tips sensitive skin deodorant, which I had had some difficulty with owing to its very firm consistency, despite loving the scent. The formula for this magnesium-enhanced lavender and sage version was far superior - it was much softer and easier to apply, not requiring a pre-application warm-up under the arm. Unlike others, I found that the scent definitely leaned more on the lavender end of things, but notes of sage were evident. I am absolutely in love with the scent and don't worry about wearing it in my scent-free workplace, as it's very similar to wearing all-natural essential oils. I wish I could drape myself in this fragrance! In terms of efficacy, I found this did the trick better than any other natural deodorant I've used to date. I was able to reapply after the gym and didn't stress about it, like I normally do with anti-perspirants with harmful chemicals and aluminum. It's hard say how this deodorant will hold up during the summer and sustained sweating versus light winter activity and short gym visits, but at the very least it's something I can swap out my usual anti-perspirant/non-natural deodorant with come colder weather. -
Mott's Fruitsations +Fibre Unsweetened Mango Peach
I have a new favourite when it comes to apple sauce flavours and this. is. it. The mango peach is an amazing combination, incredibly tasty and coloured naturally (with carrot and pumpkin!) to boot! These made for a great afternoon snack at work... +
I have a new favourite when it comes to apple sauce flavours and this. is. it. The mango peach is an amazing combination, incredibly tasty and coloured naturally (with carrot and pumpkin!) to boot! These made for a great afternoon snack at work, where I could leave them in my desk drawer without worry, or chilled in the fridge, all without the guilt of having a sugar-laden dessert. Although unsweetened/no sugar added, the natural sugars of the sauce were prominent and more than satisfied my sweet tooth. On top of that, these also carry some fiber which is an added and unexpected bonus to something I would otherwise eat anyways. I often see these on sale and would not hesitate to restock.
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