leanneobyrne
Member Since: June 13, 2014Reviews
L'Occitane Redefining and Cellulite-Reducing Artichoke Body Cream
I have used this cream almost every day since I received it, that's how much I love it! It comes in a beautiful heavy glass jar and is very generously sized. It provides deep, long lasting moisture that makes my skin so soft, without any stickiness... +
I have used this cream almost every day since I received it, that's how much I love it! It comes in a beautiful heavy glass jar and is very generously sized. It provides deep, long lasting moisture that makes my skin so soft, without any stickiness or greasiness. I've seen some complaints about the scent, but I ended up really loving it. If you're familiar with L'Occitane's almond line, this is basically the complete opposite type of fragrance. It's very fresh and green, almost slightly grassy, but still really pretty!
- Product received for free from L'Occitane Canada in exchange for an honest review.
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Giorgio Armani PRISMA GLASS LIP GLOSS
This was my first time trying an Armani Beauty product, and it did not disappoint! Thanks to the high percentage of squalane, this lip gloss is ultra nourishing and moisturizing. I wasn't always a huge fan of lip gloss. I always found them to be so... +
This was my first time trying an Armani Beauty product, and it did not disappoint! Thanks to the high percentage of squalane, this lip gloss is ultra nourishing and moisturizing. I wasn't always a huge fan of lip gloss. I always found them to be so sticky and my hair would constantly get stuck to it. Despite this being a very glossy, I didn't find it to be sticky at all, and is much closer to a lip oil than the lip glosses I've used in the past. I will definitely be trying more of these in the future! 🤍 -
Urban Decay Face Bond Waterproof Foundation
I was so intrigued by Urban Decay's new Face Bond Foundation. I don't think I've ever seen a self-setting foundation before! The packaging is really nice and I'm a big fan of the mess-free precision tip applicator too. I tried this in the #4 Fair... +
I was so intrigued by Urban Decay's new Face Bond Foundation. I don't think I've ever seen a self-setting foundation before! The packaging is really nice and I'm a big fan of the mess-free precision tip applicator too. I tried this in the #4 Fair Cool shade, and while it ended up being a bit too dark/orange for me, I did like the formula. It blends out quite nicely and I really do notice the self-setting aspect of it. Once it's dry there isn't any stickiness at all! I will say I feel this foundation is better suited for oily skin. It behaved really well on my face, which is super oily, but it really clung to the dry patches on my hand and made it look a little cakey when I swatched it. Your mileage may vary though! As for coverage, I was pretty impressed with it. It did a great job of covering blemishes, hyperpigmentation and redness. I will definitely be grabbing a lighter shade of this. It can be really difficult to find an oily skin-friendly foundation that doesn't separate and look terrible shortly after application, but this one really hit the mark for me! 🤍
- Product received for free from Urban Decay Canada in exchange for an honest review.
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Grown Alchemist Skin Renewal Serum
This serum has a viscous texture, with a slightly cloudy appearance. It absorbs well without leaving any residue. There is a slight natural herbal scent, which I think I can attribute to the echinacea. While this serum does give my skin a nice... +
This serum has a viscous texture, with a slightly cloudy appearance. It absorbs well without leaving any residue. There is a slight natural herbal scent, which I think I can attribute to the echinacea. While this serum does give my skin a nice healthy, hydrated glow, I haven't yet noticed any difference in my fine lines. At $97, this serum is quite expensive and I'm not entirely convinced this is a good value for the results. Anti-aging results do take time to show, so it's possible I will start noticing results after a bit more time.
- Product received for free from Grown Alchemist in exchange for an honest review.
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Grown Alchemist Instant Smoothing Serum
My favorite part of this serum is definitely the texture! It's pretty much feels like water on my skin and absorbs without leaving behind anything at all. As far as hyaluronic acid serums go, this one is pretty good. It hydrates well and layers well... +
My favorite part of this serum is definitely the texture! It's pretty much feels like water on my skin and absorbs without leaving behind anything at all. As far as hyaluronic acid serums go, this one is pretty good. It hydrates well and layers well with other skincare products. My one complaint though is the price. At $75 for less than 1 ounce of product, it feels quite expensive for a hyaluronic acid serum.
- Product received for free from Grown Alchemist in exchange for an honest review.
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YSL LOVESHINE LIPSTICK
The formula of this Loveshine Lipstick is so nourishing and moisturizing. Not drying at all, and feels much more like a lip balm than a lipstick. 44 is a really pretty MLBB (my lips but better) shade, in a nice cool toned nude pink. Love the... +
The formula of this Loveshine Lipstick is so nourishing and moisturizing. Not drying at all, and feels much more like a lip balm than a lipstick. 44 is a really pretty MLBB (my lips but better) shade, in a nice cool toned nude pink. Love the packaging as well, very luxe! These have a slight fruity scent to them as well. -
YSL Lashclash Mascara
This is the first YSL mascara I've had the pleasure of trying! My first impression was that this packaging looks and feels so luxe. I've been very impressed with the formula. It provides a ton of volume and thickness without turning my lashes into... +
This is the first YSL mascara I've had the pleasure of trying! My first impression was that this packaging looks and feels so luxe. I've been very impressed with the formula. It provides a ton of volume and thickness without turning my lashes into spider legs! I love a mascara with a big, fat brush too, this one is just perfect. The longevity is really impressive as well. I have really oily skin that can often mess with my eye makeup, but this mascara isn't going anywhere! -
PanOxyl PM Blemish Brightening Patches
I'm so happy I'm starting to see tranexamic acid in more and more skincare products lately! It's such a great, effective ingredient for brightening hyperpigmentation, and when combined with niacinamide and vitamin C, dark spots basically stand no... +
I'm so happy I'm starting to see tranexamic acid in more and more skincare products lately! It's such a great, effective ingredient for brightening hyperpigmentation, and when combined with niacinamide and vitamin C, dark spots basically stand no chance. These patches are a really decent size and can fully cover pretty much any size dark spot. The adherence is also really impressive, they stay on all night without any lifting on the edges. I really love the idea of having an all-night targeted treatment for hyperpigmentation and dark spots and have started to see slight improvement with just the 4 uses. Since I was only sent 4 of these patches, I can't speak to the true effectiveness of them after 10 days of use, but given the fantastic blend of ingredients in them I truly have high hopes for them. I'm very pale, so post-blemish spots stand out in a really embarrassing way on my skin, so I will absolutely be buying a full box of these! Thank you to PanOxyl and Butterly!
- Product received for free from Crown Labs (Canada) in exchange for an honest review.
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Tom Ford Lost Cherry
This is easily the best smelling perfume I've ever smelled, hands down. I've always been the type to think I hated most expensive fragrances, because everything always smelled too 'perfumey' and the same to me. I would gravitate towards celebrity... +
This is easily the best smelling perfume I've ever smelled, hands down. I've always been the type to think I hated most expensive fragrances, because everything always smelled too 'perfumey' and the same to me. I would gravitate towards celebrity fragrances and body spray brands because those would actually smell like something other than 'generic perfume' to me. Lost Cherry changed all that. It's incredible from beginning to end, but unfortunately the end comes waaaay too soon. At this price point, a fragrance should definitely last longer than a couple hours which is so incredibly disappointing. -
Kikumasamune Sake Skin Lotion High Moisture
I wanted to love this after hearing so many good things about it. I typically used this on my body after a shower and unfortunately it always left my skin feeling a bit sticky which is a deal breaker for me. I got through the entire bottle and... +
I wanted to love this after hearing so many good things about it. I typically used this on my body after a shower and unfortunately it always left my skin feeling a bit sticky which is a deal breaker for me. I got through the entire bottle and unfortunately didn't notice any sort of brightening effects or PIH fading, but it is extremely hydrating. To the point where it could be used as a light body moisturizer in the summer instead of an actual moisturizer. It's also got a nice bubble gum sort of scent that fades very quickly and is obviously an incredible value price wise for the amount of product you get. A bottle lasted me almost 2 years. -
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