Jubejude
Member Since: December 5, 2018Reviews
Bourjois Twist Up The Volume 2-in-1 Brush Mascara
I like this mascara a lot. I thought initially that the twist-up thing was kind of useless, but find that I actually do use the second wand setting to comb through my lashes if I ever have clumps. I got this on sale initially, but I probably... +
I like this mascara a lot. I thought initially that the twist-up thing was kind of useless, but find that I actually do use the second wand setting to comb through my lashes if I ever have clumps. I got this on sale initially, but I probably wouldn't buy this again because of the price, as it's nearly twice as much as other mascaras I have found to be just as good. But if you use both the wands and don't mind the price, it's a really good mascara. -
St. Ives® Naturally Clear Green Tea Facial Cleanser
I love this cleanser because it has salicylic acid in it and is perfect for my oily skin. I usually prefer cleansers with no fragrance, but the green tea is very subtle so I don't mind it at all. It's not drying and it's very light. I use it at... +
I love this cleanser because it has salicylic acid in it and is perfect for my oily skin. I usually prefer cleansers with no fragrance, but the green tea is very subtle so I don't mind it at all. It's not drying and it's very light. I use it at least once if not twice a day, and it's perfect for after I remove my makeup. Also the price is fantastic for what you get. -
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
My review for this Ordinary product is pretty much what I'll say for this whole brand across the board. The products are really cheap and isolate specific issues, so it's really nice that you can buy individual serums for whatever your concerns are... +
My review for this Ordinary product is pretty much what I'll say for this whole brand across the board. The products are really cheap and isolate specific issues, so it's really nice that you can buy individual serums for whatever your concerns are. I do like this retinol serum because it's creamy and feels nice on the skin, and isn't drying as opposed to the oil based version. Other than that, I don't think it's done much. I used it daily for about a year and noticed no changes in any of my fine lines. I've also used the Ordinary's other products and found them to be just ok. Not really that effective but not irritating either. I think this brand is great for trying out serums without paying $70 per bottle to see if it's something you might put into your regular routine. If it works for you, amazing, but the concentration is not very potent. -
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Sunscreen SPF 50
I use the Hydro Boost Gel Cream (extra dry version, because it has no fragrance) and I love it. This is basically that with sunscreen mixed in. I like it a lot as a face sunscreen, because it doesn't make my face feel greasy like some others do. I... +
I use the Hydro Boost Gel Cream (extra dry version, because it has no fragrance) and I love it. This is basically that with sunscreen mixed in. I like it a lot as a face sunscreen, because it doesn't make my face feel greasy like some others do. I could do without the slight smell, though. I wish it was completely fragrance free, but what sunscreen is? I don't really use this as a moisturizer, I use it on top of my daily AM moisturizer with SPF 30 so I can't really say how it performs on its own. -
NEUTROGENA® Hydro Boost Gel Cream
I love this product for all the reasons others love it - it's light, it evaporates quickly, and it doesn't smell (talking about the extra-dry version, not the regular which has fragrance for some reason). Something I must stress to anyone thinking... +
I love this product for all the reasons others love it - it's light, it evaporates quickly, and it doesn't smell (talking about the extra-dry version, not the regular which has fragrance for some reason). Something I must stress to anyone thinking of using this as their sole moisturizer: It is not a moisturizer! It's a humectant - meaning it helps the skin retain water. It's literally hyaluronic acid in gel cream form. This means that in the winter when skin tends to get drier, it's fantastic to put on *under* moisturizer. I use it after washing my face and it acts as a base to retain the moisture in my skin *before* I put either my AM or PM moisturizer. In the summer, it's also great to use because it retains the moisture in your skin that it badly needs while being exposed to UV rays all day. Anyone saying this doesn't moisturize your skin enough is right, because it's not really meant to do that. I have really oily skin and it isn't enough for me on its own, either. I think maybe the marketing language has to change a bit for this one? Took off a star because it's a bit expensive for the amount you get. -
Physicians Formula 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner Serum
I had been searching for a good eyeliner for ages. I've tried them all, and I always seem to have trouble making really thing lines. Some of the felt tip ones I've used are too soft, others are to hard...haha, this one is just right. I like the... +
I had been searching for a good eyeliner for ages. I've tried them all, and I always seem to have trouble making really thing lines. Some of the felt tip ones I've used are too soft, others are to hard...haha, this one is just right. I like the strong colour that comes out and though I do have to give it quite the shake, it hasn't dried out yet. I have the black and dark brown versions and I use both a lot. I've totally stopped using any other eyeliners as I make the lease mistakes with these. As for the eyelash enhancing serum I'd say that's not really a thing, but it doesn't matter to me. It's definitely pricier than most eyeliners but it's worth it to me and you can usually find PF on sale. -
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
I love this AM moisturizer. I have used other SPF 30 day moisturizers and they all are either too oily for my already oily skin or have a fragrance. I appreciate that Cerave doesn't use fragrance and I like the 3 types of ceramides, and niacinimide... +
I love this AM moisturizer. I have used other SPF 30 day moisturizers and they all are either too oily for my already oily skin or have a fragrance. I appreciate that Cerave doesn't use fragrance and I like the 3 types of ceramides, and niacinimide and the hyaluronic acid in their creams. I don't know of another company that has all of these ingredients that are so important for skin regeneration. Also the price is fantastic. It's a couple of dollars cheaper than some competitive SPF 30 moisturizers and doesn't have a bunch of useless stuff in it. -
NYX Professional Makeup Pore Filler Primer
I've used several different primers claiming to "blur" and fill in pores but honestly none of them have worked. I have visible pores on my nose and t-zone and this product actually smoothes them out really nicely. It doesn't make them totally... +
I've used several different primers claiming to "blur" and fill in pores but honestly none of them have worked. I have visible pores on my nose and t-zone and this product actually smoothes them out really nicely. It doesn't make them totally disappear but improves the overall look and makes sure my powder doesn't sink into them visibly. It's also very light and not oily at all. I don't use it on my whole face, just where pores are most visible, and I'm happy with it. -
Elf Contour Palette
This is the first contour palette I had ever used and for $6 it's a steal. That being said, once I realized there were better ones out there, my opinion of this one changed. The white highlight is too light for my skin and doesn't show up. The... +
This is the first contour palette I had ever used and for $6 it's a steal. That being said, once I realized there were better ones out there, my opinion of this one changed. The white highlight is too light for my skin and doesn't show up. The banana under-eye setting powder is too yellow for my skin and isn't flattering (that's the case with every yellow powder for me). The bottom two shades were the only ones I used. They were decent, but after a few months they dried out and started to apply chalky. So I ended up throwing out the whole thing and would not re-purchase. -
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream
I bought this thinking that I would get a strong dose of retinol, but Neutrogena's patented "retinol-sa" is not quite the same thing. It's not very strong, as I felt no tingling, did not experience any redness, and saw absolutely no change in my... +
I bought this thinking that I would get a strong dose of retinol, but Neutrogena's patented "retinol-sa" is not quite the same thing. It's not very strong, as I felt no tingling, did not experience any redness, and saw absolutely no change in my under-eye lines after using this nightly for an entire year. I have used other retinol eye creams and they are much better, this one was very weak and not effective at all. That being said it was a nice eye cream, unscented, and did not irritate my skin. -
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