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Member Since: May 21, 2016Reviews
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair® Retinol Oil
I received a bottle of Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Oil from Neutrogena and Chick Advisor in exchange for my honest opinions. Neutrogena's Retinol Oil is part of a multi-step system, in addition to a prep cleanser and follow up face cream. I... +
I received a bottle of Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Oil from Neutrogena and Chick Advisor in exchange for my honest opinions.
Neutrogena's Retinol Oil is part of a multi-step system, in addition to a prep cleanser and follow up face cream. I already have some pretty strong retinol products in my regular routine, so I wasn't expecting to see much (if any) difference from using this product.
The product is a dry oil with a thin, watery texture. It absorbs quickly without feeling greasy and as a seasoned retinol user I did not have any adverse reactions or tingling sensations. It has a pretty unpleasant smell (part flowery, part mildew) that I didn't care for but it didn't linger for long.
I used the product nightly for 2 weeks (the amount of time I had between when it was received from Chick Advisor and when the campaign closed) and did not see any visible change in my appearance. This isn't to say that the product does not work, because I'm at an age where I don't yet have many prominent wrinkles that could use 'repairing'. The only tangible change I saw from using this system is that my entire face was noticeably softer. If you're just starting out with retinol this would be a decent place to start because it's fairly affordable and the formula seems pretty gentle. That said, I don't know that I'd personally repurchase this product; 2 weeks isn't long enough to expect results but perhaps with further use I will find it beneficial enough to buy again.
Thank you Neutrogena and Chick Advisor for the opportunity to try this product.
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Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Prep Cleanser
I received the Rapid Wrinkle Repair Prep Cleanser from Neutrogena and Chick Advisor in exchange for my honest opinions. I have been using the Prep Cleanser for the past 2 weeks in conjunction with the retinol oil at night. The cleanser is... +
I received the Rapid Wrinkle Repair Prep Cleanser from Neutrogena and Chick Advisor in exchange for my honest opinions.
I have been using the Prep Cleanser for the past 2 weeks in conjunction with the retinol oil at night. The cleanser is generously sized at 5oz and comes in a pump. The product has a thick cream texture with exfoliating grains. The cream is so dense that I feel I am cleansing my face with a hand lotion or moisturizer. It is also pretty strongly scented which I don't prefer from my skincare products.
I typically use a cleanser with gentle exfoliating acids already so I didn't notice much difference using this product. I did find it somewhat difficult to remove cleanly from my skin because of the heavier, greasy texture but it did leave my skin moisturized, which seems like a good idea before retinol.
I don't think this is a bad cleanser but I would not purchase it for myself. I have others I prefer to use instead of this and it did not do anything that they don't already do.
Thank you Neutrogena and Chick Advisor for the opportunity to try this product.
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göt2b Fresh It Up Cocoa Brown Dry Shampoo
I received a voucher from ChickAdvisor to try this dry shampoo in exchange for my honest opinions. It was great timing because I've been looking for a good dry shampoo lately. I chose the Cocoa Brown version, as most regular ones leave a white cast... +
I received a voucher from ChickAdvisor to try this dry shampoo in exchange for my honest opinions. It was great timing because I've been looking for a good dry shampoo lately.
I chose the Cocoa Brown version, as most regular ones leave a white cast on my darker hair. I currently have rusty auburn and was worried the brown might be too dark, but it blended in just fine.
When first spritzed into the hair, it does have a strong dark chocolatey scent that is bitter and quite intense. However, it dissipated fairly quickly so it's not too heavily fragranced.
In terms of texture, it soaked up my oils without weighing my hair down. It left my hair feeling clean but didn't dry it out.
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Dove Derma+Care Scalp Smoothing Moisture Conditioner
The new Dove Derma+Care Scalp Smoothing Moisture conditioner is a really good conditioner. It has a thick, almost body cream-like texture that coats the hair evenly. The scent is softly powdery, but also a bit tropical - I get hints of coconut and... +
The new Dove Derma+Care Scalp Smoothing Moisture conditioner is a really good conditioner. It has a thick, almost body cream-like texture that coats the hair evenly. The scent is softly powdery, but also a bit tropical - I get hints of coconut and white florals, too. It isn't so heavy that it weighs down my strands, but it leaves them soft, smooth and detangled. If I needed dandruff care I would probably buy this product again, but for a regular conditioner I need something just a little bit more moisturizing. -
Dove Derma+Care Scalp Clean & Fresh Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
The new Dove Derma+Care Scalp Clean shampoo is gentler than any dandruff shampoo I've ever tried. I don't typically have an issue with dandruff, but I have used dandruff shampoos to strip dye from my hair in the past (because they are so harsh). The... +
The new Dove Derma+Care Scalp Clean shampoo is gentler than any dandruff shampoo I've ever tried. I don't typically have an issue with dandruff, but I have used dandruff shampoos to strip dye from my hair in the past (because they are so harsh). The Dove is nothing like the ones I've used, it lathers gently, isn't heavy and doesn't have a strong scent. It rinses easily and leaves my hair feeling clean. -
Schwarzkopf Root Retoucher - Black
I received a can of black Root Retoucher to try courtesy of Chick Advisor. The black did not match my hair well, so that may have exacerbated my experience, but I found this product extremely unnatural looking. Aside from it not matching, wherever... +
I received a can of black Root Retoucher to try courtesy of Chick Advisor.
The black did not match my hair well, so that may have exacerbated my experience, but I found this product extremely unnatural looking. Aside from it not matching, wherever you spray it then looks completely matte, which then doesn't blend in with the rest of your (more shiny) hair.
The product was also messy. It comes with no instructions on the can about distance, etc so you'll inevitably end up with some on your face, which looks like soot. When I brush my fingers through my hair, black dust comes away on my fingertips.
Sadly, I don't find this any better than the novelty spray hair you can get at Halloween.
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NIVEA Cocoa Butter Body Cream
I received a coupon to try this product for free in exchange for my review. The Good: - came in a very generous size - easy to use - moisturizing The Bad: - scent a little too strong for me (coconut) - not rich enough for my dehydrated skin The... +
I received a coupon to try this product for free in exchange for my review.
The Good:
- came in a very generous size
- easy to use
- moisturizing
The Bad:
- scent a little too strong for me (coconut)
- not rich enough for my dehydrated skin
The Ugly:
- had a tendency to ball up on the skin if I wasn't careful about amount used
Overall it was a decent product, but I probably would not purchase it myself unless there was an unscented version.
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IÖGO Probio Yogurt
The pouch packaging is a novel and completely convenient idea. However, the yogurt contained within the pouch is not very tasty so I would not bother to purchase this again. If another brand of yogurt that I like more ended up packaging in a... +
The pouch packaging is a novel and completely convenient idea. However, the yogurt contained within the pouch is not very tasty so I would not bother to purchase this again. If another brand of yogurt that I like more ended up packaging in a pouch, I would probably purchase that instead.
It was also extremely difficult to even find any of these pouch product varieties at the grocery stores in my area.
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Sanissimo Salmas
Sanissimo Salmas crackers are an interesting new take on the tortilla chip. When you open the package, you find 3 thin rectangles of chip that are super crunchy, and lightly charred around the edges. They have the faintly corny taste of a tortilla... +
Sanissimo Salmas crackers are an interesting new take on the tortilla chip.
When you open the package, you find 3 thin rectangles of chip that are super crunchy, and lightly charred around the edges. They have the faintly corny taste of a tortilla chip, but none of the greasy heaviness. They have sort of a brittle texture, so I'm not sure they'd stand up well to swiping through a thick hummus or guacamole, but they have enough stability to pile on toppings.
I thought the crackers were quite tasty and a good portion size, but my rating of 3.5 is based on the fact that my first sleeve of crackers contained one chip that came out of the package half incinerated. I couldn't understand why the chips on top of it (that I'd been eating) had such a burnt, acrid taste, until I got to the final chip and saw it was burnt. I didn't encounter any other chips like this in the other 7 sleeves in the box, but it did put me off their quality control a little bit.
Overall, this was a decent snacking cracker. If someone served them to me, I would definitely eat them but I'm not sure yet whether I'd purchase them for myself.
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Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick
The shade range on these lipsticks is decent, but I find the texture of the lipstick too slippery. It is too creamy and soft and does not last very long on me at all.
The shade range on these lipsticks is decent, but I find the texture of the lipstick too slippery. It is too creamy and soft and does not last very long on me at all. -
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