Glogirl
Member Since: December 7, 2009Reviews
Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Serum Eye
Within the last year or so I have added a daily eye cream to my skin care routine. As I age I am noticing some fine lines and puffiness under my eyes so was very excited to try this eye cream. I know that this is a pricey product so I had high... +
Within the last year or so I have added a daily eye cream to my skin care routine. As I age I am noticing some fine lines and puffiness under my eyes so was very excited to try this eye cream. I know that this is a pricey product so I had high expectations for its effectiveness.
First off, the product comes in a silver pump which looks luxe and high end. Once I picked up the product however, it felt lightweight and cheap. It was nothing more than silver coated plastic. It didn't have the weightiness I would expect from such an expensive product.
Next, the product has three chambers that dispense three separate products that you then mix together and apply to your eye area. Two of the chambers were dispensing product but the third chamber would not regardless of what I did. I ended up taking off the top of the product and unclogging the malfunctioning chamber but then had great difficulty getting the top back on properly. All three chambers were dispensing product but the push down mechanism was not working as smoothly as it should have been. For such as costly product I expected the product to work perfectly without my intervention.
The product itself mixes well together once dispensed. I did find it took a bit of time to absorb fully and not feel sticky under my eyes. Over the time I have been using this product I have been loving the results. My under eye area looks smooth and hydrated. There is more brightness and clarity to the area and my under eye puffiness looks less pronounced. I feel that my eyes look more youthful and healthy. Two thumbs up for the effectiveness!
Overall, I loved the results of this product but can't get past the issue I had initially dispensing this product. If the design could be improved and guaranteed to work right the first time, I could fully get behind this product.
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PanOxyl PM Blemish Brightening Patches
I have suffered with acne for over 30 years and have tried many prescription and over the counter treatments. Nothing has been completely successful to eradicate the acne. Whenever I get a pimple, 9 times out of 10 it will leave a post-acne mark... +
I have suffered with acne for over 30 years and have tried many prescription and over the counter treatments. Nothing has been completely successful to eradicate the acne. Whenever I get a pimple, 9 times out of 10 it will leave a post-acne mark that is very slow to fade, if ever. I like that these patches can help to target this post-acne discoloration. I had a fresh acne mark to trial this patch on as I thought it would work better on a recent mark than one that had been there for years.
I did find the size of the patch to be quite large for the area I wanted to treat. The patches are triangular in shape and I was easily able to cut them in half. I applied the patch at night and left on overnight. The patch has excellent adhesive and stayed in place till morning. I also found the patch was virtually invisible while on.
I tested this patch out for 8 days and found that after the first day, the area was softer and smoother to the touch. I have noticed that the color of the spot is less intense and smaller but the spot has not disappeared.
I am on the fence with this product. While I did see some improvement, I feel that I would have to use multiple packages to possibly see greater improvement. I like the concept and ease of use of these patches but if I saw more improvement in my post-acne mark I would continue their use.
I received a free sample of this product for testing and review purposes.
- Product received for free from Crown Labs (Canada) in exchange for an honest review.
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YSL LOVESHINE LIPSTICK
I really enjoyed using this loveshine lipstick. It looks quite pigmented in the tube but it applies very sheer so there is just a wash of color. The #44 shade is a light pink-mauve color which looks very natural on me and gives me just a hint of... +
I really enjoyed using this loveshine lipstick. It looks quite pigmented in the tube but it applies very sheer so there is just a wash of color. The #44 shade is a light pink-mauve color which looks very natural on me and gives me just a hint of color. The color is buildable to some extent but I found too much application can make the lips look too wet.
The finish on this product is very glossy and moisturizing. It lasted a couple of hours for me but with eating and drinking, the product came off. I did notice however that even with the product worn off, my lips still felt quite moisturized!
The lipstick tube is quite lovely with the brand logo in the middle and the silver tubing. The tube feels weighty which lends itself to a luxury product. There is a strip of pink in the middle of the tube which I thought was the color of the product inside. However, it is just decorative and not reflective of the color inside the tube. I wish it was as it would be easier to differentiate colors.
Overall, I loved this product and it was unlike any lipstick I've ever tried. I would liken it more to a glossy tinted lip balm and for the price of this product, I think there are other similar options on the market for significantly less.
I received a free sample of this product for testing and review purposes.
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Sambucol Black Elderberry Immunity + Cold and Flu Relief Gummies
Boosting my immunity during cold and flu season is a priority for me. I loved having the opportunity to test these immune support gummies. First off, they taste great! They are a fun way to take your vitamins as the gummy was very soft and easy... +
Boosting my immunity during cold and flu season is a priority for me. I loved having the opportunity to test these immune support gummies. First off, they taste great! They are a fun way to take your vitamins as the gummy was very soft and easy to chew. I've tried some gummies that are hard and really difficult to chew. They gummies were perfect. I love that they contain vitamin c, zinc and black elderberry to support my immune system. I am very prone to colds and this gummy is something I can easily incorporate into my daily vitamin schedule all year round but especially during cold and flu season. Overall, this is a great immune boosting product that is fun and easy to take!
- Product received for free from Butterly.com in exchange for an honest review.
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Aveeno® Tone + Texture Renewing Body Scrub
I really enjoyed using this body scrub. It was not rough on my skin at all like some body scrubs that are just all grit. This was a gentle body scrub that lathered when you rubbed it into your skin. I really liked that feature as it made the... +
I really enjoyed using this body scrub. It was not rough on my skin at all like some body scrubs that are just all grit. This was a gentle body scrub that lathered when you rubbed it into your skin. I really liked that feature as it made the product easy to spread. This product is labelled as fragrance free but I did notice it had a bit of a smell to it, an earthy odor. In my opinion it was somewhat unpleasant but it was not strong or overpowering. I really loved how this body scrub made my skin feel so incredibly soft and smooth. It was great to use on the rough areas of my skin like my heels. This scrub also claims to even skin tone but I didn't notice any benefit to my skin in this regard. Nonetheless, this is a great body scrub and one that I am happy to add to my skin care routine! -
Chapman's Super Premium Plus The Only Strawberry
This is the most decadent strawberry ice cream I have ever had! It is so rich and creamy tasting with just the right amount of strawberry flavour. It is an incredibly smooth and silky ice cream with actual pieces of strawberry in it, not just... +
This is the most decadent strawberry ice cream I have ever had! It is so rich and creamy tasting with just the right amount of strawberry flavour. It is an incredibly smooth and silky ice cream with actual pieces of strawberry in it, not just flavouring like some other ice cream brands. I love that the ingredient list is simple and made with ingredients I can actually pronounce. My family agreed that this is amazing ice cream. My sister who doesn't usually care for strawberry ice cream said that this ice cream was "divine"! This is definitely a treat that I would purchase in the future and highly recommend to others to try. -
COVERGIRL Clean Fresh Weightless Water Cream™
This moisturizer is lightweight in texture and is a combination of a gel and cream. It is pleasantly fragranced with a light floral scent. I found this product to be a bit wet when I applied it and wasn't sure how well it would absorb into my... +
This moisturizer is lightweight in texture and is a combination of a gel and cream. It is pleasantly fragranced with a light floral scent. I found this product to be a bit wet when I applied it and wasn't sure how well it would absorb into my skin. I was pleasantly surprised however to discover that it absorbed quickly into my skin and left no sticky or tacky residue. I found a little bit when a long way.
This moisturizer made my skin soft and smooth and made a great base for my foundation to go on. I do have oily skin but found that my skin was not any oiler with this product. My skin was nicely hydrated for the whole day.
Overall, this is a great moisturizer that worked well with my oily skin type and I would recommend it to others to try as well, regardless of skin type.
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COVERGIRL Clean Fresh Weightless Water Cream™
This moisturizer is lightweight in texture and is a combination of a gel and cream. It is pleasantly fragranced with a light floral scent. I found this product to be a bit wet when I applied it and wasn't sure how well it would absorb into my... +
This moisturizer is lightweight in texture and is a combination of a gel and cream. It is pleasantly fragranced with a light floral scent. I found this product to be a bit wet when I applied it and wasn't sure how well it would absorb into my skin. I was pleasantly surprised however to discover that it absorbed quickly into my skin and left no sticky or tacky residue. I found a little bit when a long way.
This moisturizer made my skin soft and smooth and made a great base for my foundation to go on. I do have oily skin but found that my skin was not any oiler with this product. My skin was nicely hydrated for the whole day.
Overall, this is a great moisturizer that worked well with my oily skin type and I would recommend it to others to try as well, regardless of skin type.
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Purgrains Santorini Lemon Dill
I served this pur grains product as a side dish for my family's supper meal. The packaging is eye catching and the pouch is easy to open. I prepared this dish in the microwave as directed (it can also be prepared on the stove top) to get it on the... +
I served this pur grains product as a side dish for my family's supper meal. The packaging is eye catching and the pouch is easy to open. I prepared this dish in the microwave as directed (it can also be prepared on the stove top) to get it on the table quickly. It only took 90 seconds with an additional 30 seconds to let it sit.
As soon as I opened the package, the scent was reminiscent of dill pickles. While eating, I did find that the dill flavour was much stronger than the lemon flavour. There was also a sweetness to the dish.
I like that this product is nutritious with quinoa, brown rice and farro. I feel that I am making a healthy choice. It is also a good source of fiber, iron and protein. However, I was surprised to see how much fat was in this product. That was a draw back for me.
Overall, this was a tasty side dish that was quick to get on the table and there was not one spoonful left at the end of supper! So it went over really well with my family. I would recommend this product to others to try and would love to try the other flavours available too.
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Kraft Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa
I was pleasantly surprised how great this hazelnut spread tasted. It was very smooth and had the perfect balance of chocolate and hazelnut flavour. I tried this spread on a plain tea cookie and it added such a great flavour. It really dressed up... +
I was pleasantly surprised how great this hazelnut spread tasted. It was very smooth and had the perfect balance of chocolate and hazelnut flavour. I tried this spread on a plain tea cookie and it added such a great flavour. It really dressed up the plain cookie and added a flavour boost to an otherwise bland cookie. This is a product the whole family could enjoy and use in so many different ways. A versatile product that is great to have on hand in the pantry. Overall, I loved this spread and would recommend to others to try. -
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