meltykiss
Member Since: July 9, 2009Reviews
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Water-Light Daily Face Sunscreen SPF 45
I received this product via Chick Advisor's Product Review Club to review. I have combination skin leaning towards dry much of the time and I tested Neutrogena's Ultra Sheer Water-Light SPF 45 after first applying my daily facial... +
I received this product via Chick Advisor's Product Review Club to review.
I have combination skin leaning towards dry much of the time and I tested Neutrogena's Ultra Sheer Water-Light SPF 45 after first applying my daily facial moisturizer, as this sunscreen is not marketed as a combination sunscreen-moisturizer or having a moisturizing formula and I was concerned that wearing it alone would be drying for my skin.
Echoing other reviewers' comments, this sunscreen's formula is indeed "runny" and quite light, though it's not the lightest sunscreen I've tried. Generally, I found it easy to apply to my face and it absorbed well when I tried it. My face was left matte but not too dry, though considering that I applied moisturizer beforehand I would imagine that this sunscreen's formula could possibly be a little more drying without the prior application of moisturizer, especially for drier skin types.
The sunscreen has a slight scent, like a generic lotion/sunscreen chemical smell. It's a noticeable scent but I'm okay with it since it's not overbearing.
The Neutrogena bottle is small and can be easily carried in a purse or bag, which I like and is something useful since sunscreen should be reapplied throughout the day. I usually use non-face specific sunscreens that come in much larger bottles, and which usually require the hassle of decanting the product into a smaller bottle if I want something small and portable to carry with me. The lid of the Neutrogena bottle is a screw on/off type that locks securely so there's little chance that the lid could accidentally become loose and have product spill while inside your bag (compared to for example, the "flip top" type lids).
Overall I like this sunscreen but I don't see myself committing to it in the future, mostly due to price. 40mL really isn't much, and if you're wearing sunscreen almost everyday (and possibly reapplying throughout the day), then it seems like you'll go through a bottle fairly fast. At best I've seen this priced on sale for $10 CAN, which comes to $0.25/mL pre-tax. At the moment I'm quite happy with my current sunscreen from a different brand, which suits my slightly drier skin better and has an even lighter formula but with a less noticeable scent and only comes to about $0.12/mL pre-tax and can be used for both face and body. But I'd still recommend this Neutrogena product to anyone looking for an effective lightweight and mattifying facial sunscreen, if price is not too much of a concern.
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Dove Ultimate Supreme VisiblySmooth Antiperspirant
I received this product via Chick Advisor's Product Review Club in the 'Wild Rose' and 'Nature Fresh' scents, and tested out 'Nature Fresh' for this review. It has a clean and well, fresh, smell to it as advertised... +
I received this product via Chick Advisor's Product Review Club in the 'Wild Rose' and 'Nature Fresh' scents, and tested out 'Nature Fresh' for this review. It has a clean and well, fresh, smell to it as advertised, though it slightly reminds me of how laundry detergent smells. Unlike the common design of deodorant/anti-perspirant sticks where you turn a dial at the bottom, this Dove product features the whole base of the stick as a big dial to push up the product. I'm not sure if I like this part of the design as it requires slightly more effort to use the product than if a traditional dial was used.
A claim advertised is that this Dove anti-perspirant will "help minimize the visual appearance of hair over time". I can't accurately comment on this claim as I've only used the product for about two weeks, but so far I haven't noticed any difference in my underarm stubble.
Overall, I think this is a decent product. The scent is not too overpowering and I haven't had any problems with white streaks on my clothes unlike other reviewers. I've never had a big problem with odour or sweating so the product works fine for me but I don't feel that it's particularly special.
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Neutrogena Moisture Oil-Free for Combination Skin
This is a fairly good basic moisturizer for combination skin. It's lightweight and non-greasy like the label says, and it also absorbs fairly quickly. One bottle is 118mL so it lasts a long time. It shouldn't really cost anymore than $16... +
This is a fairly good basic moisturizer for combination skin. It's lightweight and non-greasy like the label says, and it also absorbs fairly quickly. One bottle is 118mL so it lasts a long time. It shouldn't really cost anymore than $16 CAN; Shoppers Drug Mart as well as Rexall/Pharma Plus in Canada have Neutrogena products on sale regularly.
For me, I'm a bit more on the dry side of the "combination" skin scale, so this moisturizer is a bit too light for me to use in the fall/winter when it's drier outside--I'd get dry spots on the drier areas of my face like the cheeks and would need to apply moisturizer again. I use this mainly on my face and neck in the spring/summer and also on the décollete since the skin is thinner there.
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Wrigley 5 Gum
I don't buy gum often but I was at my local drugstore buying a few things when I picked this up. I was using a coupon which required me to purchase a certain amount before a discount could be applied, and I was just under the minimum by a... +
I don't buy gum often but I was at my local drugstore buying a few things when I picked this up. I was using a coupon which required me to purchase a certain amount before a discount could be applied, and I was just under the minimum by a little over a dollar. Not really needing to buy more than what I had, I went over the displays of gum, chocolate, mints, etc. near the cashiers just to pick up something cheap to complete my purchase.
Info about Wrigley 5 gum:
""Stimulate your Senses®"
5 is a groundbreaking sugar-free stick gum. The mouth-freshening gum delivers long-lasting flavor and a unique sensory experience with each flavor. The sleek 5 envelope created the next great packaging enhancement for stick gum. Each distinctive envelope has an eye-catching design and holds 15 sticks."
Source: http://www.wrigley.com/brands/5_gum.do
Wrigley 5 stood out to me because of the packaging--it's sleek, eye catching and not like that of your typical pack of gum. The packaging is actually made of thin cardboard and is made to open/close easily.
I bought "Elixir", which is a berry flavour. When I first opened the package I could smell a strong candy-berry scent. After trying the gum though I'm disappointed with the flavour. I was expecting an intense flavour as the gum is marketed as having such, but I find Elixir's intensity isn't much stronger or different than any other brand of gum. The flavour dies off at around the 20 minute mark.
I probably won't be re-purchasing this flavour in the future since, other than for the packaging, the product doesn't stand out to me.
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e.l.f. Cosmetics Candy Shop Lip Gloss
I have e.l.f.'s Candy Shop Lip Gloss in Berry Pop, which has a pleasantly sweet berry smell. To me it's less of a lip gloss and more of a lip balm--the product is solid like a balm and you use your finger to apply it to your lips. It gives... +
I have e.l.f.'s Candy Shop Lip Gloss in Berry Pop, which has a pleasantly sweet berry smell. To me it's less of a lip gloss and more of a lip balm--the product is solid like a balm and you use your finger to apply it to your lips. It gives you a bit of colour (sheer) and some sparkle (nothing too major, very wearable). I'm also surprised that it's quite moisturizing. Usually lip balms don't last long on me but with this my lips are hydrated for more than a good few hours.
The only thing I don't really like is having to use my finger to apply it since that's not the most hygienic method, but the pros of this product definitely outweigh the cons for me.
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Revlon Glimmer Gloss Nail Enamel
I like this product. I know there are people who think Glimmer Gloss is too sheer, but that's how it's supposed to be. The name even gives it away: Definition of "glimmer" = " to shine faintly or unsteadily", "to appear indistinctly with... +
I like this product. I know there are people who think Glimmer Gloss is too sheer, but that's how it's supposed to be. The name even gives it away:
Definition of "glimmer" = " to shine faintly or unsteadily", "to appear indistinctly with a faintly luminous quality"
Definition of "gloss" = "a surface luster or brightness" (Source: Merriam-Webster Online)
It's like lip gloss but for your nails--applying it over an existing nail colour gives you a nice shine and subtle shimmer, with just a hint of colour. Think of it as an add-on to change up the look of your regular polishes.
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Herbacin Kamille Soft Hand Cream Unscented
This unscented version of Herbacin's Hand Cream has a lighter feel to it and absorbs quicker than the original. It dries matte so you have less of a "slippery" feeling on your hands. It thus ends up being less moisturizing than the original... +
This unscented version of Herbacin's Hand Cream has a lighter feel to it and absorbs quicker than the original. It dries matte so you have less of a "slippery" feeling on your hands.
It thus ends up being less moisturizing than the original hand cream, but I find that it's fairly good to use during the daytime when you might just want an extra bit of moisture to your hands that will dry quickly and let you continue with what your were doing before and not have slippery hands get in your way. I would recommend the heavier original version for use before going to bed, in the winter, or any time you need more moisture.
The lack of added scent is a plus, since I find the scent of the original hand cream to be slightly strong.
Both of the original and unscented hand cream retails for about $5 CAN, give or take, for a 75mL tube but cheaper when it's on sale.
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