Laughing_ninja
Member Since: December 19, 2016Reviews
AVEENO® Restorative Skin Therapy Repairing Cream
Aveeno's Restorative Skin Therapy Repairing Cream is a rich and fragrance free moisturizing cream. I have pretty dry skin and need to moisturize regularly, especially as the colder weather and drier air takes over. This definitely did the trick! The... +
Aveeno's Restorative Skin Therapy Repairing Cream is a rich and fragrance free moisturizing cream. I have pretty dry skin and need to moisturize regularly, especially as the colder weather and drier air takes over. This definitely did the trick! The cream isn't too heavy and absorbs into the skin fairly quickly. However, I did notice that it left behind, what felt like a light film/residue on my skin. It didn't bother me too much as I didn't even notice it until several hours after application and could easily go unnoticeable.
Aside from that though, I did like this cream as it did provide the nourishment that my dry skin needed, which I wasn't getting from some of the other body moisturizers I had been using. I like the ingredients that this product contains, which seems to support the needs of those with sensitive skin. While I do sometimes suffer from small bouts of eczema, I can't speak to how this product faired as I was eczema free during this trial period. However, previous Aveeno products have worked wonders during those periods of itchy suffering in the past, so I have very little doubts that this product will let me down in the future. It's also a great moisturizer for those who are sensitive to fragrances/scents as this is fragrance free product.
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COLAB Dry Shampoo Extreme Volume
There aren't many dry shampoos that don't leave any white residue, so that didn't deter me at first. However, even after letting it dry and then rubbing it into my hair/scalp, it still left a noticeable white/grey-cast in my black hair. This does... +
There aren't many dry shampoos that don't leave any white residue, so that didn't deter me at first. However, even after letting it dry and then rubbing it into my hair/scalp, it still left a noticeable white/grey-cast in my black hair.
This does add some volume to my medium/thick hair, but I feel that's obtained by all the residue/product you feel in your hair. It makes me feel like my hair is really dirty and I can't run my fingers through my hair as easily as some other dry shampoos in the market.
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Bourjois Twist Up The Volume Mascara 24HR
I have mixed feelings about this mascara. For a drugstore brand, I find the price to be high, as it falls more in line with the higher end brand prices. If I'm mistaken and it's not a drugstore brand, then I find the packaging to be disappointing... +
I have mixed feelings about this mascara.
For a drugstore brand, I find the price to be high, as it falls more in line with the higher end brand prices. If I'm mistaken and it's not a drugstore brand, then I find the packaging to be disappointing if it's considered a higher end brand.
I have short, straight, stubborn lashes, and I've yet to fall in love with any mascara, drugstore or high end. While this one does definitely lengthen and volumize my lashes, it got a little messy with a couple of layers, despite the short plastic bristles, which I personally have found help to minimize clumping. However, I do overall like the finished effect if I'm careful with my application.
Another issue I have with almost all mascaras is smudging and this one was unfortunately the same. That's not to say though that this wouldn't last longer, without smudging, on those who never have issues with this. I think it just might be my skin type or something.
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Joico Hair Shake Liquid-to-Powder Texturizing Finisher
I have slightly wavy medium hair and I found that this product just didn't meet my expectations. While it did provide a little volume at first, it didn't last throughout the day. It doesn't seem to hold up against the weight up medium hair, so I... +
I have slightly wavy medium hair and I found that this product just didn't meet my expectations. While it did provide a little volume at first, it didn't last throughout the day. It doesn't seem to hold up against the weight up medium hair, so I imagine this would be even more true for thick hair.
However, I do have a friend who has fine hair that tried this product and she loved it. It gave her that extra volume that she wanted. I would recommend this product for those with fine hair.
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NEUTROGENA® HYDRO BOOST Whipped Body Balm
This product would be better suited for those who don't suffer from dry skin or maybe as a warmer weather product. It is very lightweight and absorbs very quickly into the skin. As I do have drier skin, I didn't find this as effective for me, but... +
This product would be better suited for those who don't suffer from dry skin or maybe as a warmer weather product. It is very lightweight and absorbs very quickly into the skin. As I do have drier skin, I didn't find this as effective for me, but this would likely be nice for less dry types.
However, even if this product was more moisturizing, my biggest issue with this product is the scent. I find that the Neutrogena Hydro Boost line is very heavily scented and while it's a fairly nice fresh scent, it's just too much for me.
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Garnier BB Cream 5-in-1 Miracle Skin Perfector (Normal to Dry Skin)
I would say that this product definitely is a "5-in-1 Miracle Skin Perfector", especially if you don't need a lot of coverage. As a BB cream, it doesn't claim to provide a lot of coverage but I still think it helped even out my skin tone and add a... +
I would say that this product definitely is a "5-in-1 Miracle Skin Perfector", especially if you don't need a lot of coverage. As a BB cream, it doesn't claim to provide a lot of coverage but I still think it helped even out my skin tone and add a little coverage over some of my sun spots that are on my cheeks.
It's very moisturizing and gives a very natural radiant finish to the skin. This product is great if you're not looking for a lot of coverage or just want a little something to make your skin a little more fresh and healthy if you're just going out for a bit. Whatever coverage you do get though, doesn't last as long though if you're out doing a lot of activities or out in the hot weather for long.
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CND SolarOil™ Nail and Cuticle Care Pen
I've tried a couple of cuticle pens before and there isn't really one that stands out from the rest, including this one. However, this is still a nice product, especially if you suffer from very dry cuticles and want to carry something with you to... +
I've tried a couple of cuticle pens before and there isn't really one that stands out from the rest, including this one. However, this is still a nice product, especially if you suffer from very dry cuticles and want to carry something with you to help give them a little life when you're out.
It is more lightweight (more liquid) than some of the others I've tried, but I still have used it as an overnight treatment. It absorbs nicely into the cuticles and doesn't have any strong scent.
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Clarins Water Lip Stain
This is a very light formula that I find quite opaque. It doesn't add any moisture to the lips but gives a nice light stain; very much like if you had just eaten a popsicle. I found it to be transfer proof, which was nice, and it lasted for a few... +
This is a very light formula that I find quite opaque. It doesn't add any moisture to the lips but gives a nice light stain; very much like if you had just eaten a popsicle. I found it to be transfer proof, which was nice, and it lasted for a few hours.
I got the shade "Rose Water", which I found to be too bright pink for my liking, but I think if I found the right shade, something a little more subtle, I would have preferred this product much more.
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Nude by Nature Perfecting Primer
I really like the ingredients used in this product and it appears to have many that help to moisturize the skin, which is what I think this product is best for as it did just that for me. I found it had a light consistency and felt more like a... +
I really like the ingredients used in this product and it appears to have many that help to moisturize the skin, which is what I think this product is best for as it did just that for me. I found it had a light consistency and felt more like a moisturizer. As a result, I didn't see any smoothing of the skin and although I didn't see it claim to blur pores, I expected it to do a little more than it did given the claims that it would smooth the skin for better application of makeup.
I will continue to use this product as it does help my skin on those drier days, but I do follow that up with a more smoothing primer to fill my pores and blur those fine lines.
I received this product for free for testing purposes. #gotitfree
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Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Leave-on Mask
I have used a number of Aveeno products and there are a couple that I keep purchasing time and time again. Unfortunately, this product will not be one of them as it made my forehead break out in a rash. It just didn't get along with my skin, which... +
I have used a number of Aveeno products and there are a couple that I keep purchasing time and time again. Unfortunately, this product will not be one of them as it made my forehead break out in a rash. It just didn't get along with my skin, which is very unusual as I've never had such a reaction to skincare products.
I was also confused as it's called a leave-on mask and to me, that usually means it's something I put on during my evening skincare routine, so that's what I did. Only now that I'm looking at the product more thoroughly am I realizing that this product has an SPF of 30. This is not noted anywhere on the bottle and it's only mentioned once in fine print on the side of the box. So if others wanted to use this both day and night, or just in the evening, I'm sure they would be interested in knowing that they're sleeping with SPF on, which is something I would prefer not to use when I don't need to, such as when I'm sleeping.
This product also claims to have blackberry actives, however, it's almost the last ingredient listed, which makes me wonder how much of this is one really benefitting from this ingredient. This isn't a product for those who don't like fragrances in their skincare or is sensitive to fragrance as this does have a bit of a fruity scent, with a dash of sunscreen.
That being said, despite waking up with irritated skin, it did feel hydrated on other areas of my face. It does have a light consistency and does feel nice on the skin upon application and absorbed into my skin quickly.
#gotitfree
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