Northstarr
Member Since: October 1, 2020Reviews
Aveeno® Calm + Restore Daily Face Moisturizer Mineral SPF 30
A lovely moisturizer with SPF! It has a relatively thin texture which makes it quick to apply and it absorbs without leaving a sticky residue. It hydrates and gives my skin a smooth, soft finish, making a good base for makeup. It’s tinted with... +
A lovely moisturizer with SPF! It has a relatively thin texture which makes it quick to apply and it absorbs without leaving a sticky residue. It hydrates and gives my skin a smooth, soft finish, making a good base for makeup. It’s tinted with beige-pink undertones to help mitigate the white cast, though on medium-olive skintone it still has a hint of it. It disappeared under makeup, and I always apply some kind of foundation, so it’s not a big deal for me.
The Colloidal oatmeal gives it a plumping and soothing effect, and being hypoallergenic and fragrance free, it’s a good option for sensitive skin types. Overall it seemed to protect my skin well with the SPF30 - thumbs up for this lightweight moisturizer, especially for warmer months or travel!
This Calm + Restore line is quite impressive so far, and I’m glad we have it in Canada. I hope they keep expanding their offerings! 🙌🏼 Thanks to Butterly and Aveeno for the chance to try this for free!
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Grown Alchemist Skin Defense Primer
Starts like a silicone (but is silicone free), quickly blends down into a cooling liquid, and feels like nothing on the skin! It gives a soft feel & smooth, blurred finish, great under foundation for a better texture and longer wear. Has a lovely... +
Starts like a silicone (but is silicone free), quickly blends down into a cooling liquid, and feels like nothing on the skin! It gives a soft feel & smooth, blurred finish, great under foundation for a better texture and longer wear. Has a lovely clean, light geranium-bergamot scent. Natural ingredients that enrich skin barrier function and protect against pollutants make it good for travel and commuting too. Fab!
- Product received for free from Grown Alchemist in exchange for an honest review.
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Grown Alchemist Restorative Body Cream
Received this for free for an honest review. This body cream is quite light and absorbs quickly, with plant oils to nourish the skin. I like creams to be a bit richer and occlusive, so found myself needing to layer it up a bit for my drier skin. I'd... +
Received this for free for an honest review. This body cream is quite light and absorbs quickly, with plant oils to nourish the skin. I like creams to be a bit richer and occlusive, so found myself needing to layer it up a bit for my drier skin. I'd say it's a bit more like a lotion, than a cream. The rosemary makes it quite earthy at first which later lifts to reveal the lovely fresh mandarin scent. Packaging looks great and love the pump!
- Product received for free from Butterly.com in exchange for an honest review.
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Grown Alchemist Energize Body Cleanser
Received this Energize body cleanser free for an honest review. It’s gentle and low foaming, but still cleanses well without stripping oils. SLS-free, contains glycerin (so has a gel-like texture) and great for dehydrated skin. Pricey but gives... +
Received this Energize body cleanser free for an honest review. It’s gentle and low foaming, but still cleanses well without stripping oils. SLS-free, contains glycerin (so has a gel-like texture) and great for dehydrated skin. Pricey but gives you a true spa type experience - mostly bergamot & rose - so very relaxing & renewing!
- Product received for free from Butterly.com in exchange for an honest review.
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Grown Alchemist Hand Wash: Sweet Orange, Cedarwood, Sage
With notes of sweet orange, cedarwood & sage, it's quite a relaxing and grounding aromatherapy type spa scent that leaves behind a pleasant herbal-minty scent on your hands after use. It's quick to lather and rinse, and quite gentle on the skin... +
With notes of sweet orange, cedarwood & sage, it's quite a relaxing and grounding aromatherapy type spa scent that leaves behind a pleasant herbal-minty scent on your hands after use. It's quick to lather and rinse, and quite gentle on the skin, with sweet almond oil & coconut oil in the base. The understated packaging also looks quite sophisticated on the counter. A bit high priced but nice as a luxe treat or gift.
- Product received for free from Butterly.com in exchange for an honest review.
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Grown Alchemist Hand Cream: Vanilla, Orange Peel
This has a great, light scent pairing with notes of vanilla & orange peel. And a lovely lightweight gel-cream texture that absorbs quickly without leaving any oily residue. Yet it's quite hydrating, with nourishing oils & botanical extracts, so... +
This has a great, light scent pairing with notes of vanilla & orange peel. And a lovely lightweight gel-cream texture that absorbs quickly without leaving any oily residue. Yet it's quite hydrating, with nourishing oils & botanical extracts, so enjoyable for the colder & drier months. The metal tube packaging is also super easy to dispense without having to squeeze all the end bits out. Love this as a luxury treat!
- Product received for free from Butterly.com in exchange for an honest review.
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Aveeno® Positively Radiant® Gel Moisturizer
I've been trying this Aveeno Positively Radiant Gel moisturizer for the past couple of weeks and it's quite lovely! It has a light-medium weight which is perfect for me. I used to use lighter ones, but as I'm getting older, my skin needs more... +
I've been trying this Aveeno Positively Radiant Gel moisturizer for the past couple of weeks and it's quite lovely! It has a light-medium weight which is perfect for me. I used to use lighter ones, but as I'm getting older, my skin needs more humectants and occlusives to lock the moisture in. This has hyaluronic acid to do just that - yay! I really don't want to add extra steps in my routine, so I enjoy when beneficial ingredients are in an existing step.
I wasn't expecting the microshimmers, which I don't normally go for, but it doesn't glitter on the skin, just adds a tiny bit of luminosity. I didn't notice any tone correcting, but I think that would take more time to show up.
I've been testing this over my usual The Ordinary Squalane oil or the Lancome Renergie serum, and my skin is very hydrated and plump. I do think it is a little overpriced, and would expect it to be around the $20 mark. Overall it's a nice product and a great base for makeup. Remind me to always use gels please!
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Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Anti-Aging Serum
This is a luxury product that retails around $170 - a price point that's not for everyone, but good for those looking for a robust serum in this range. The glossy bottle looks beautiful on the counter, and is a joy to handle and use. As usual... +
This is a luxury product that retails around $170 - a price point that's not for everyone, but good for those looking for a robust serum in this range.
The glossy bottle looks beautiful on the counter, and is a joy to handle and use. As usual with Lancome products, the packaging is part of the luxe experience. I appreciate that it's still lightweight, and grips well during a slippery skincare routine!
This serum is to be used before moisturizer, and it's geared towards restoration, with:
-Hyaluronic acid (a humectant to draw in moisture)
-Vit C +Niacinamide (reduces inflammation & smooths lines)
-Ferulic acid (anti-oxidant that protects and reduces dark spots).
It applies and sinks in easily, and on first use, made my skin feel smooth and hydrated. When I added moisturizer, my skin felt amazingly plump! After a few days it's already helped with dullness in my face and my skin feels quite happy and healthy.
It does has a somewhat perfumed scent (like most Lancome products), which I don't mind, but some might. I think directions could be improved by indicating you need to shake this bottle a fair bit before use or pump a few times before all 3 ingredients start pumping out together. Overall it's convenient to use and I'll be enjoying this through winter!
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Children’s TYLENOL® Chewables
Fortunately had received these to test around the same unfortunate time that our whole family came down with Covid! They were really helpful in reducing the fever, and alleviating some of the aches and body pain, especially when the littles find... +
Fortunately had received these to test around the same unfortunate time that our whole family came down with Covid!
They were really helpful in reducing the fever, and alleviating some of the aches and body pain, especially when the littles find it hard to swallow tabs. In fact, with such sore throats, even us adults ended up trying these, and we were glad to have this option! Very easy to break in half (indicated on the tabs), quick to chew and the nice grape flavour disguises the medicinal taste perfectly - no bitter aftertaste is a win in our house! Great product.
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Finishing Touch Flawless Bikini
Such good timing to receive this Finishing Touch Flawless Bikini Trimmer to try out! 👙🏖️ Been wanting something I can use when I need quick trims & touchups for the beach or pool without having to lather up in the shower and mess up my... +
Such good timing to receive this Finishing Touch Flawless Bikini Trimmer to try out! 👙🏖️
Been wanting something I can use when I need quick trims & touchups for the beach or pool without having to lather up in the shower and mess up my hair that’s already done. This one is to be used dry, which is perfect!
I’ve been using it perpendicularly to coarse hair and it gives a surprisingly close shave (not as close as a manual razor, but for me than means less irritation👌🏼). If you just need to trim length, it comes with a small trimmer attachment. It’s also is very handy for unruly baby hairs!
It’s small and the angled head is great for reaching the tricky areas. I like that you can pop a battery in instead of having to wait for a recharge - also comes with one in the pack which is always appreciated.
I’ve been apprehensive to try bikini trimmers as I’ve been nicked by one before, which was…not pleasant. So glad I got the chance to try this one courtesy of @flawlessbeautyca & @butterly - I’m definitely taking it on my travels!
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