Kayjay
Member Since: May 22, 2017Reviews
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
I'm on my third bottle of this and it has officially made it to holy grail status in my skincare routine. I apply it every other evening alternating with an acid toner. It's gentle enough that it doesn't cause flaking like some retinol products. I... +
I'm on my third bottle of this and it has officially made it to holy grail status in my skincare routine. I apply it every other evening alternating with an acid toner. It's gentle enough that it doesn't cause flaking like some retinol products. I would recommend this as a first product for someone who is just starting to use retinols. I've found it has aided in the fading of pigmentation from acne scarring. -
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
After trying the Pixi Glow Tonic I was hooked on glycolic acid as a toner but wanted to try something slightly stronger. The Ordinary's option was a great alternative and for a fraction of the price. One of the greatest selling points to me was that... +
After trying the Pixi Glow Tonic I was hooked on glycolic acid as a toner but wanted to try something slightly stronger. The Ordinary's option was a great alternative and for a fraction of the price. One of the greatest selling points to me was that this product is unscented. I find this a bit strong to use daily so I use it in the evening every other night alternating with a retinol. I'm halfway done my first bottle and already purchased my second as a backup. -
Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic Exfoliating Toner
I first purchased the 100 mL to make sure I liked it and ended up purchasing the 250 mL bottle once I was halfway done. I really enjoy this toner and love that it is gentle enough to use everyday (I only use it in the evening). Bonus is I kept the... +
I first purchased the 100 mL to make sure I liked it and ended up purchasing the 250 mL bottle once I was halfway done. I really enjoy this toner and love that it is gentle enough to use everyday (I only use it in the evening). Bonus is I kept the 100 mL bottle for travel and just refill it from the 250 mL. My only gripe with most Pixi products is that they are heavily scented so if I have a headache I find that scent just exacerbates it and I can't use the product those days. -
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Milk
Unfortunately the cleansing milk from this range didn't wow me as much as the cleansing balm. I find it wasn't able to take off all of my makeup, especially mascara and since I don't wear waterproof mascara I was disappointed. I now only use it as a... +
Unfortunately the cleansing milk from this range didn't wow me as much as the cleansing balm. I find it wasn't able to take off all of my makeup, especially mascara and since I don't wear waterproof mascara I was disappointed. I now only use it as a morning or second cleanse and it does the job but I know there are cheaper alternatives at the drug store which do the same. Pros of this product are that it didn't irritate my sensitive skin or sting my eyes. I will finish this bottle but won't be repurchasing. -
Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm
I can always trust Clinique to formulate products that won't irritate my sensitive skin and this is no exception. Unlike other cleansing balms I've tried, this one doesn't sting my eyes and I am able to remove my makeup in one cleanse. It does leave... +
I can always trust Clinique to formulate products that won't irritate my sensitive skin and this is no exception. Unlike other cleansing balms I've tried, this one doesn't sting my eyes and I am able to remove my makeup in one cleanse. It does leave a bit of a residue so I do cleanse a second time with a water-based cleanser afterwards to get rid of that. It is a bit pricier than some options out there but to me is definitely worth the money! I'm halfway done my second tub and will be purchasing another one soon. -
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer with SPF 30
Got it free through the product review club. I really wanted to love this product since it is a 2-in-1 moisturizer and sunscreen and a mineral sunscreen at that. But alas it was not for me. There is a significant white cast upon initial application... +
Got it free through the product review club. I really wanted to love this product since it is a 2-in-1 moisturizer and sunscreen and a mineral sunscreen at that. But alas it was not for me. There is a significant white cast upon initial application which dissipates as you work it into the skin (typical of mineral sunscreen). Regardless of whether I wore makup or not over this moisturizer by midday it will have pilled up on my chin and cheeks so if I touched my face it would come off in clumps. As the weather changes and gets warmer maybe my opinion will change but for now I would not recommend it. -
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Hydrating Gel Cleanser
Got it for free through the product review club. I loved how gentle this cleanser was on my skin. It is unscented and although it foams I didn't find it stripping on my skin. Especially impressed that it didn't irritate my eyes but wasn't very... +
Got it for free through the product review club. I loved how gentle this cleanser was on my skin. It is unscented and although it foams I didn't find it stripping on my skin. Especially impressed that it didn't irritate my eyes but wasn't very effective at removing mascara. I would recommend this as a morning cleanse or a second cleanse in the evening after removing your makeup. I normally get a lot of hormonal acne around my period but this seamed to not irritate those. -
CND VINYLUX Weekly Top Coat
I received the weekly top coat and the colour Tropix free as part of the product review club. I was very impressed at the combined lasting power of them, it took twice as long for my nails to chip as it normally does when I wear non-shellac nail... +
I received the weekly top coat and the colour Tropix free as part of the product review club. I was very impressed at the combined lasting power of them, it took twice as long for my nails to chip as it normally does when I wear non-shellac nail polish. I have yet to test it out with other nail polish brands but I'm sure it will perform just as well. I really like the size of the brush since it is large enough to coat your nail in one swipe. -
CND VINYLUX Weekly Polish
I received the colour Tropix as well as the top coat for free as part of the product review club. I found that the polish went on evenly and I really liked the size of the brush which allowed you to coat your nail in one swipe. Generally when I wear... +
I received the colour Tropix as well as the top coat for free as part of the product review club. I found that the polish went on evenly and I really liked the size of the brush which allowed you to coat your nail in one swipe. Generally when I wear nail polish that isn't gel/shellac it only lasts 2-3 days before chipping a lot, this nail polish didn't start chipping until day 6 and even then it was mostly just worn down at the edge of the nail. I will probably be picking up a few of the more neutral shades because I was impressed with its performance. -
Dove Powder Anti-Perspirant Stick
As an anti-perspirant this does the trick! It keeps me dry even on hot & humid summer days. My only qualms are white marks on dark clothing and sometimes it clumps up by the end of the day. Not my favourite but when it's on sale I generally pick up... +
As an anti-perspirant this does the trick! It keeps me dry even on hot & humid summer days. My only qualms are white marks on dark clothing and sometimes it clumps up by the end of the day. Not my favourite but when it's on sale I generally pick up one. -
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