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Member Since: June 1, 2017Reviews
Kraft Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa
This spread was so delicious! There was a nice balance between the hazelnut and cocoa flavours, where one wasn't overpowering the other. I found that the Kraft spread wasn't as sweet as the popular competitor product, but in a good way! It was the... +
This spread was so delicious! There was a nice balance between the hazelnut and cocoa flavours, where one wasn't overpowering the other. I found that the Kraft spread wasn't as sweet as the popular competitor product, but in a good way! It was the right amount of sweetness without taking away the true taste of cocoa or hazelnut. The texture of the spread was smooth, and spread onto a piece of warm toast like butter. I would purchase this product again! I just wish the sample was bigger :(
(I received a sample of this product for free to review.)
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Neutrogena® Hydro Boost Night Pressed Serum
I had never heard of or tried a pressed serum so I was looking forward to trying this product. I have oily skin so I tend to have problems with hydrating products, as they tend to make my skin more oily. Following the directions, I used this... +
I had never heard of or tried a pressed serum so I was looking forward to trying this product. I have oily skin so I tend to have problems with hydrating products, as they tend to make my skin more oily.
Following the directions, I used this pressed serum on a cleansed face and neck at night. The texture is like that of a gel cream, and absorbed into my skin pretty quickly without leaving any sticky residue. While it doesn't have any added fragrances, it does have a clean, fresh scent (similar to other products in the Hydro Boost line) that I really enjoy. In the morning, I did notice that my skin was smooth and appeared to be hydrated without being oily, I did not find that it gave me the "dewy-looking bounce-back skin" appearance that it claims to. I did try pairing the pressed serum with the Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum, but I did not notice any significant differences. I usually prefer to use a heavier cream at night and my usual night cream gives me brighter, more supple skin in the morning.
I did not dislike this product but I did not love it. The pressed serum kept my skin hydrated and soft throughout the night and into the morning, but did not give me a plump, dewy look in the morning. Although the directions recommend to use this product alone, it may pair well with my usual night cream to give me extra plump skin in the morning. While I do like other products in the Hydro Boost skincare line, I probably would not purchase this product in the future.
(I received this product for free to try.)
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Neutrogena® Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum
I am usually a little hesitant to try out "hydrating" products as I find they tend to make my already oily skin, even more oily. However, this serum kept my skin smooth, soft, and hydrated without making it more oily. Following the directions, I... +
I am usually a little hesitant to try out "hydrating" products as I find they tend to make my already oily skin, even more oily. However, this serum kept my skin smooth, soft, and hydrated without making it more oily.
Following the directions, I used 4-5 drops on my clean face and neck, prior to moisturizing, in the morning and at night. The serum absorbed pretty quickly into the skin, without leaving any sticky residue. I did not find that it had any negative interactions with my usual skincare products. While the serum does not have any added fragrances, it does have a clean, refreshing scent (similar to other products in the Hydro Boost line) that I quite enjoy. I did not find that it had any negative effects on my make-up throughout the day. Sometimes, when I've forgotten to remove my makeup and apply my usual skincare products, I find that my skin can get a little dry on my forehead and around my nose (I have oily skin - not sure why this happens?). Although I've only been using this product for about a week and a half, I've noticed on days where I had forgotten to take my makeup off the previous night, my skin still appears to be smooth, soft and hydrated.
This serum is a product that I would definitely continue to use, and I think would be beneficial in the winter to maintain hydration throughout the dry winter months. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who wants smooth, soft, hydrated skin!
(I received this product for free to review.)
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Dial Pure Micellar Foaming Hand Wash Juniper
This is a great hand soap! I love the foaming aspect since it's fun, but also very light. The soap continues to foam up as you work it through your hands, unlike some soaps where it just becomes liquid. The soap is very gentle on the skin but... +
This is a great hand soap! I love the foaming aspect since it's fun, but also very light. The soap continues to foam up as you work it through your hands, unlike some soaps where it just becomes liquid. The soap is very gentle on the skin but provides a thorough cleaning (removed stubborn eyebrow pomade off of my hands), without drying out the hands. It also rinses off easily and doesn't leave any soapy residue on my hands. The Juniper scent has a crisp, clean, herbally, woody scent that isn't too strong or overpowering but, left my hands smelling good after I washed them. I appreciate that it is free of parabens, sulphates, and phthalates.
Overall, it is a gentle, yet powerful soap that does not dry out the hands and leaves them feeling clean and smelling fresh.
I received this product for free to review.
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NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Tinted Skin Veil
This tinted veil is a tinted moisturizer that claims to provide light, streak-free seamless coverage, while evening the skin, with 8h coverage. This product definitely does have very light coverage. Some of my imperfections came through but that's... +
This tinted veil is a tinted moisturizer that claims to provide light, streak-free seamless coverage, while evening the skin, with 8h coverage.
This product definitely does have very light coverage. Some of my imperfections came through but that's too be expected with a tinted moisturizer. It did an okay job of evening out my skin - I did still have to use concealer in some areas, such as around my nose. It did have a nice soft finish after application but definitely did not last more than 5h on my skin (I have oily skin). I tried applying it with a buffing brush and still got streaky application, despite the claim of being streak-free. The application was much better with a damp Beauty Blender. It is also scent-free, which is good for those with sensitive skin.
Overall, I thought this tinted skin veil was alright but I didn't love it. It is a good product to throw on if you want something quick and light for a "no makeup" makeup day. I just prefer more coverage for my daily makeup look.
I received this product for free to review.
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NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Jelly Primer
I absolutely love this primer! It is very hydrating and gives my face a smooth, soft base for makeup application, and makes my foundation look so good! It's also a little tacky which, I think, helps with my foundation application. This primer... +
I absolutely love this primer! It is very hydrating and gives my face a smooth, soft base for makeup application, and makes my foundation look so good! It's also a little tacky which, I think, helps with my foundation application.
This primer literally looks like clear Jell-O but changes to a weird Jello-O-mousse consistency when you apply it. Plus you don't need much to cover your face - a little goes a long way! It's also scent-free, which is great for those with sensitive skin.
I have oily skin and this primer doesn't help with it but it doesn't claim to. I usually apply a mattifying primer or translucent powder on areas where I get oily to combat this. This primer also doesn't claim to keep your makeup on for long hours. My makeup tends to start breaking up after 8-10h. Despite these cons, I really love this primer because it gives my foundation such a natural finish and it leaves my skin so smooth and soft.
Overall, I really enjoy this primer!
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NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Prime. Set. Refresh. Multitasking Spray
I like this spray! I like that it is a multipurpose spray to prime, set and refresh. As a primer, it hydrates my skin and prepares it for a smooth application. I think it does help to set my makeup since it is hydrating so my makeup looks more... +
I like this spray! I like that it is a multipurpose spray to prime, set and refresh. As a primer, it hydrates my skin and prepares it for a smooth application. I think it does help to set my makeup since it is hydrating so my makeup looks more natural. It doesn't do much for oiliness though, because I still get oily after a few hours but my makeup does seem to stay in place. It is great to use when I feel like I need a refreshment or some extra hydration, or if I've put too much powder on my face.
It's scent-free, which is great. The spray nozzle doesn't mist as well as other setting sprays so I have to spray it quite a few times to make sure I've covered my whole face.
Overall, I like this spray and I'll continue to use it.
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Snapple Diet Lemon Tea
I received this product free from Chick Advisor/XY Stuff in exchange for this review. This is a pretty tasty iced tea! The bottle (which is plastic by the way - handy for clumsy people like me!) claims that it is made with real green and black tea... +
I received this product free from Chick Advisor/XY Stuff in exchange for this review.
This is a pretty tasty iced tea! The bottle (which is plastic by the way - handy for clumsy people like me!) claims that it is made with real green and black tea leaves, which I can definitely taste. It definitely has a more "real" tea taste to it, as opposed to an artificial taste like other iced teas. The only thing I didn't love is that you can really taste that it's sweetened with aspartame - the sweetness of aspartame isn't my favourite flavour. The iced tea sells $1.59 my local Zehrs, which I think is a good value for the product. Overall, I did enjoy the drink and would recommend it to anyone who's looking for a low-calorie, sugar-free alternative to their favourite summer time drink!
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AVEENO Clear Complexion Purely Matte Peel Off Mask
I received this mask for free to try out, and I am so glad that I was given the opportunity to do so because I love it! It's a thin teal/blue mask that goes on easily. It smells great - a light fresh and fruity scent. The mask takes about 20 minutes... +
I received this mask for free to try out, and I am so glad that I was given the opportunity to do so because I love it! It's a thin teal/blue mask that goes on easily. It smells great - a light fresh and fruity scent. The mask takes about 20 minutes to dry and peels off quite easily. Some face masks can really stick to the skin and are painful to pull off but I had no issues with this mask! My skin felt brighter, refreshed and was matte but still felt quite moisturized as well.
I loved this mask! I will be adding it to my skincare routine.
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Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Acne-Prone Skin Peel-Off Mask
I love the Neutrogena Grapefruit line so I was very excited to try this mask, compliments of ChickAdvisor. I am a huge fan of peel-off masks, and this one did not disappoint! The grapefruit scent is subtle but so invigorating and refreshing. The... +
I love the Neutrogena Grapefruit line so I was very excited to try this mask, compliments of ChickAdvisor.
I am a huge fan of peel-off masks, and this one did not disappoint! The grapefruit scent is subtle but so invigorating and refreshing. The mask was easy to spread, and dried in about 20 minutes. It was a little painful, as it was pulling off some peach fuzz, but beauty is pain, right? The mask left my skin feeling so soft and clean! It was great to know that it had peeled off any dead skin, peach fuzz, and any impurities on my face.
Loved this mask!
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