Joannej1974
Member Since: March 2, 2018Reviews
May Lindstrom - The Blue Cocoon
I heard about this from Tarababyz, a YouTube Beauty Guru who is also into skincare. I am prone to dermatitis and eczema, especially around the eyes, on the eyelids, brows and around my mouth and nose. When I get a flare-up I use Benadryl tablets... +
I heard about this from Tarababyz, a YouTube Beauty Guru who is also into skincare. I am prone to dermatitis and eczema, especially around the eyes, on the eyelids, brows and around my mouth and nose. When I get a flare-up I use Benadryl tablets and cortisone cream, but that takes 2 to 3 days to heal and the areas feel tight, sore and uncomfortable. I have tried many other things to help ease the pain and discomfort and speed up healing, but nothing works as well as this.
Vlue Cocoon has an immediate cooling effect, then it REALLY moisturizers and soothes the dry, tight, flakey areas, which prevents that pinched skin situation that can be permanently disfiguring. There's an aroma that reminds me of my Aveda Blue Oil, which is incredibly relaxing and therapeutic. You can use this as a spot treatment, but I love to apply it over my entire face when I have a flare because it just feels so nice. This is so incredible I wish they could find a way to bring the price down so I could use it all over. I highly recommend this for anyone who has eczema, psoriasis or other skin conditions. Clementine Fields sells it in a sample jar for under $10 and it will last ages if used for this purpose.
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Makeup Revolution Neutrals vs. New-Trals Palette
This Makeup Revolution New-Trals vs Neutrals Palette is an absolutely stunning eyeshadow palette that has it all and then some: Plenty of peach, coral, rose gold, peachy/pink nude, neutral shades and some plums. There's also a beautiful red and... +
This Makeup Revolution New-Trals vs Neutrals Palette is an absolutely stunning eyeshadow palette that has it all and then some: Plenty of peach, coral, rose gold, peachy/pink nude, neutral shades and some plums. There's also a beautiful red and 2 deep browns for adding depth as well as 2 light shades for a base and highlight. There's a good mix of shimmers, mattes & satins and the formula is creamy, easy to blend and long wearing.
The packaging is quite nice and sturdy and I love the large mirror and double sided brush that is included. The top row appears to be a dupe of the LimeCrime Venus palette & the bottom row is a dupe of the some of the UD Naked 3 palette shades. This palette is also a great alternative for the ABH MODERN RENAISSANCE, Violet Voss Holy Grail & the Too Faced Sweet Peach Palette but without the $56-$60 CAD price tag.
I've read and watched many reviews on New-Trals vs Neutrals and many prefer the Makeup Revolution formula. This is their best selling item for good reason! I have over 30 TAM Beauty Eyeshadow palettes, and this has been in my top 5 since I got it nearly 2 years ago. I'm in love with this palette and recommend it whole heartedly. You can find it on the international TAM Beauty website, Superdrug (UK), ULTA or the new Revolution website (delivers to the US, Canada & Mexico) for just $12.00!
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Sara Happ Red Velvet Lip Scrub
I am going through a lip treatment phase, and wanted to try some luxury items to see if they really were worth the extra money. I heard about this from YouTube Beauty Blogger Stefani Nicole, who really knows her skin care, and she was right... +
I am going through a lip treatment phase, and wanted to try some luxury items to see if they really were worth the extra money. I heard about this from YouTube Beauty Blogger Stefani Nicole, who really knows her skin care, and she was right ... this is the BEST of the best. Sara uses top notch ingredients that are all food grade quality, and if used as directed (2 - 3 x/week), it should last around 2 months.
This lip scrub stands out from the rest in many ways. It comes in a beautiful glass jar with attractive outer packaging. I got the Peach scrub, and it really does smell and taste like fresh peaches. The sugar granules are the perfect size to really get all the dead skin off your lips in a gentle manner. Shea Butter, Olive Oil, Grape Seed Oil and Swertia Chirata Extract are at the very top of the ingredients list, which explains how it manages to deeply moisturize, smoothe and condition your lips long after you wipe it away. If you can afford it, you will love it.
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Softlips® Lip Balm
I've been using Mentholatum Softlips in Strawberry Shebert for a few years. They have them in 2 packs at the dollar store and I love how slim they are (easy to throw in a pocket). I like the taste and minty sensation, and it seems to have a... +
I've been using Mentholatum Softlips in Strawberry Shebert for a few years. They have them in 2 packs at the dollar store and I love how slim they are (easy to throw in a pocket). I like the taste and minty sensation, and it seems to have a pumping effect, which could be a bonus or negative, depending on how you look at it. The ingredients list isn't impressive, but I love that these have SPF. I always have one in my purse, the car, my coffee table, etc. It does soothe and soften, but I do use other high end balms, scrubs and masks as well. For an inexpensive option, these are great. -
Marcelle 3-in-1 Micellar Solution
This is hands down the BEST Micellar water I've tried. It's a bit more expensive than some other brands, but it's worth it because it really does remove makeup and leaves your skin clean, soft and soothed. I've actually had allergic reactions... +
This is hands down the BEST Micellar water I've tried. It's a bit more expensive than some other brands, but it's worth it because it really does remove makeup and leaves your skin clean, soft and soothed. I've actually had allergic reactions from other micellar waters, but ALL of Marcell's products are fragrance free and hypoallergenic, which is important if you have allergies, eczema, sensitive skin, etc.
I really like the applicator. You place your cotton pad on top of the suction cup and press down to dispense the product. It's quick, easy and saves money because it's a measured dose (so no waste).
This micellar water is gentle, yet potent enough to remove makeup. It will remove eye makeup, but I wear a lot, so I use Marcell's Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover Pads, then go over my eyes with this to remove any residue. I also use it after cleansing at night, before I start applying my skin care. The design makes this ideal for the washroom and vanity, and I highly recommend!
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Marcelle Eye Make-up Remover Pads
I bought my first 'tub' of MARCEL Eye Make-up Remover-Pads because I trust the brand for my sensitive, allergy and eczema prone skin. All their products are hypoallergenic and fragrance free, which is really important to me. I also love that... +
I bought my first 'tub' of MARCEL Eye Make-up Remover-Pads because I trust the brand for my sensitive, allergy and eczema prone skin. All their products are hypoallergenic and fragrance free, which is really important to me. I also love that they're Canadian company.
These eye makeup remover pads are AMAZING! They're thin and very saturated, which I prefer, because it prevents rubbing and tugging. I like to press one side of the pad over my entire eye, then give it a gentle wipe and it removes my eyeliner, mascara and eyeshadow with ease and doesn't irritate or dry out my skin at all. In fact, it's rather soothing. One pad will do both eyes, so if you wear makeup daily, you're getting nearly 3 months of pads for a very low cost. They come in a short, plastic, tube like container with a screw top lid, which closes securely and is ideal for travel. I've tried many other brands, but I've continued to purchase these because they're the very best. I highly recommend for every skin type.
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