pizzafan91
Member Since: June 11, 2014Reviews
Aveeno® Calm + Restore Daily Gel Moisturizer
I like the packaging of the AVEENO Calm & Restore daily gel moisturizer. The bottle is a good size and the pump works well and is easy to use. You can pump as little or as much as you need with no problem depending on how much pressure you use... +
I like the packaging of the AVEENO Calm & Restore daily gel moisturizer. The bottle is a good size and the pump works well and is easy to use. You can pump as little or as much as you need with no problem depending on how much pressure you use without worrying about too much coming out even with the slightest touch.
They advertise this product as "non-greasy" but I disagree with that statement. After applying, I waited a while then asked my husband to touch my arms to see if he found them to feel a bit greasy still, and he found they did. My hands certainly were for a bit until it bugged me until I washed them.
After one week, I didn't notice a different in my skin. Perhaps my skin wasn't dry enough to make it noticeable. If someone has clear dry sensitive skin, I'd still tell them to give it a go in case they had better results. I do like that the gel is gentle and non- scented.
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PanOxyl PM Balancing Renewal Moisturizer
One thing I really liked about this nighttime moisturizer is the texture of the lotion and how well it goes on my skin! It doesn't leave a greasy or oily feeling on my face or fingers after applying, and it goes on so smoothly and evenly. I feel a... +
One thing I really liked about this nighttime moisturizer is the texture of the lotion and how well it goes on my skin! It doesn't leave a greasy or oily feeling on my face or fingers after applying, and it goes on so smoothly and evenly. I feel a bit refreshed after putting it on!
It says this moisturizer minimizes the appearance of pores, but I didn't notice too much, personally. It also says it's good for acne-prone skin. With how light the lotion is, I can believe that.
If I was asked about it, I would mention this one and suggest seeing if it works well for the person. It didn't WOW me, exactly, but it was okay. It didn't hydrate my skin as much as other brands might, but they aren't necessarily geared to acne-prone skin.
- Product received for free from Crown Labs (Canada) in exchange for an honest review.
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PanOxyl Oil Control Moisturizer
Admittedly, my review for this won't be fully complete. I was given one week to try this product, but I'm in Canada in the month of April. We don't exactly get enough sun at this time to have to worry about sunscreen! So regretfully, I can't tell... +
Admittedly, my review for this won't be fully complete. I was given one week to try this product, but I'm in Canada in the month of April. We don't exactly get enough sun at this time to have to worry about sunscreen! So regretfully, I can't tell you how well it protects my skin.
What I CAN tell you is that it comes out of the tube really easily. It's a bit on the runnier side so that it spreads out on your skin smoothly and evenly. It doesn't leave your hands feeling oily or greasy after if you don't use too much. Finally, it does leave your skin feeling a bit soft! With the texture of the moisturizer, I believe it when it says it won't clog pores, which is really nice!
The only reason I may not recommend it is because sadly, I just can't honestly report back on the effectiveness of the sunscreen part of the product. I wasn't impressed with their acne wash or exfoliant so it makes me a little hesitant to recommend any of their other products without fully seeing for myself!
- Product received for free from Crown Labs (Canada) in exchange for an honest review.
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PanOxyl Clarifying Exfoliant
This exfoliant was a bit disappointing. It isn't like any other I've used, and I didn't really like it. You're meant to tip the bottle to let it drip onto a cotton pad or whatever you're using, then wipe it over your face. The design is good in... +
This exfoliant was a bit disappointing. It isn't like any other I've used, and I didn't really like it.
You're meant to tip the bottle to let it drip onto a cotton pad or whatever you're using, then wipe it over your face. The design is good in regards to not having the liquid pour out when you tip it, rather just drips out. There were times when I had to keep flipping it down, however, because not enough would come out. That was probably my biggest annoyance.
The other downside is that after the effort of going through this routine every day is that it didn't seem to make that big of a difference after a week. (I'd normally give it a bit longer, but this review was due after approximately seven days.)
Overall, I was personally a bit disappointed with the exfoliant and most likely wouldn't use it again.
- Product received for free from Crown Labs (Canada) in exchange for an honest review.
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PanOxyl Acne Wash – 4% Benzoyl Peroxide Cream
Using this product is super easy. It comes out of the tube with no problem, it spreads on to your skin smoothly and evenly, it's easy to wash off after, and leaves your skin feeling fairly soft after. My only negative about it is the effectiveness... +
Using this product is super easy. It comes out of the tube with no problem, it spreads on to your skin smoothly and evenly, it's easy to wash off after, and leaves your skin feeling fairly soft after. My only negative about it is the effectiveness of the main function. It's an acne wash. After using this product along with the other products in the line, I didn't see a big difference in the results.
The product would last maybe 2-3 weeks, I would guess, before you need to purchase another one.
I really enjoyed the routine of using these products, however after a week of using them, I'm really not seeing enough of a difference to be wowed.
- Product received for free from Crown Labs (Canada) in exchange for an honest review.
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Tom’s of Maine Rose & Vanilla Deodorant
The cool, smooth feeling of applying this deodorant is fantastic. It isn't a powder, it's not quite a gel, but it goes on with such ease and leaves no residue whatsoever! No need to wait for it to dry before putting a shirt on! It's made with... +
The cool, smooth feeling of applying this deodorant is fantastic. It isn't a powder, it's not quite a gel, but it goes on with such ease and leaves no residue whatsoever! No need to wait for it to dry before putting a shirt on!
It's made with aloe vera, so your pits will thank you. It's great to smell good and take care of your skin at the same time! Plus, that nice smelling scent? It's not made with artificial fragrance! It'll stay with you as long as you need it to. I drove nearly two hours to a large city, took public transit for another hour, walked around, attended a hockey game, did it all again, and I was still smelling fresh by the time I got home!
Bonus? This is a company that likes to help where they can. The packaging is made from 100% recycled plastic, and they also apparently give 10% of their proceeds to charity.
This is a product and company I could get behind!
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CLEAN RESERVE H2EAU Nectarine Petal
The Clean Reserve water based perfume is so easy to use. The packaging is small, simple, yet still has an attractive design. It's the perfect size to slide into your clutch if going out for the night so you can touch up if you need to. It's a... +
The Clean Reserve water based perfume is so easy to use. The packaging is small, simple, yet still has an attractive design. It's the perfect size to slide into your clutch if going out for the night so you can touch up if you need to.
It's a roller style, but the ball moves around easily, guaranteeing you a smooth, even application.
The scent is fairly gentle and has a floral yet fruity scent. It's definitely noticeable, but certainly not overpowering.
If you want to continue smelling it throughout the day, you may need to reapply a bit a few hours later, but you really don't need very much to have the desired effect!
With how easy it is to apply, carry around, and the nice scent, I'd purchase this in the future!
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Blue Lizard Australian Sensitive Sunscreen
Disclosure: I received this product for free to try in return for my honest opinion. I also received this in March, and as a Canadian, I admit we don't get much sun this time of year! So admittedly, my review can't say much against the actual... +
Disclosure: I received this product for free to try in return for my honest opinion. I also received this in March, and as a Canadian, I admit we don't get much sun this time of year! So admittedly, my review can't say much against the actual effectiveness of keeping my very pale skin from looking like a lobster, but I can fill you in on everything else! Truthfully, from what I'm seeing of the package, I'm trusting it'll keep my Casper colouring from changing to "Venetian Red"!
First off, there's practically no scent, so that's nice. I want it to be practical without smelling fancy or even like, well, like sunscreen sometimes does. That's a bonus! It also doesn't leave an oily residue after!
Next up: They make their product with safer ingredients! It's mineral based instead of chemical, and contains no oxybenzone and no octinoxate - two chemicals thought to be contributing to the destruction of the reefs! I LOVE companies that try to do their part to help the environment! To make it even that much better, this all means that this sunscreen is not only going to work for me, but my entire family! It's safe to use on children 6 months and up. That's fabulous! My youngest is just over a year, so I'm thrilled I only need to bring ONE sunscreen instead of two. This is a huge plus in my books and makes me exceptionally happy.
Seriously, the things you get excited about when you're a parent.
Lastly: The packaging. It's somewhat simple, explains right on the front what it protects from and the SPF, of course, as well as the cool looking lizard on the side! It's just enough detail to bring your attention to it without being over the top.
Overall: 10/10 recommend this! I'll be able to recommend it even more thoroughly when the sun is hot enough to bake my cookies inside my car!
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NEUTROGENA® Hydro Boost Ultra Hydrating Serum Fragrance Free
I have a mix of oily and dry skin. It was embarrassing to go out sometimes when my skin was particularly dry because it was usually around my nose and chin. I tried using some creams I had around home, but nothing quite worked. I was about to go... +
I have a mix of oily and dry skin. It was embarrassing to go out sometimes when my skin was particularly dry because it was usually around my nose and chin. I tried using some creams I had around home, but nothing quite worked. I was about to go online to check out options for creams when I got this in the mail!
The container doesn't look very big, but you only need a tiny bit for it to work! I wash my face with a washcloth, pat it dry, and then use this Neutrogena serum. I use just two small pumps to do my cheeks and nose, then another pump or two for my chin and forehead. It's so easy to apply, and not at all oily or sticky after applying! Once finished, I add some Neutrogena Hydro Boost gel cream. Within two days, it's already made a difference! My dry, flakey skin hasn't made a reappearance since doing this each night! I'm thrilled. It makes my skin feel so nice after, and it's noticeably softer, even when I missed a day of putting it on.
If you have dry skin, I definitely recommend it. It'll hydrate your skin and make it nice and soft!
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NEUTROGENA® Hydro Boost Gel Cream, Fragrance Free
I have a mix of oily and dry skin. It was embarrassing to go out sometimes when my skin was particularly dry, because it was usually around my nose and chin. I tried using some creams I had around home, but nothing quite worked. I was about to go... +
I have a mix of oily and dry skin. It was embarrassing to go out sometimes when my skin was particularly dry, because it was usually around my nose and chin. I tried using some creams I had around home, but nothing quite worked. I was about to go online to check out options for creams when I got this in the mail!
The container doesn't look very big, but you only need a tiny bit for it to work! I wash my face with a washcloth, pat it dry, then use the Neutrogena serum, first. Then I put this on. I put a thin layer on my finger and it's enough for both my cheeks. I add a bit more for my nose and forehead. Within two days, it's already made a difference! My dry, flakey skin hasn't made a reappearance since doing this each night! I'm thrilled. It makes my skin feel so nice after, as well, and it's noticeably softer, even though I missed a day of putting it on.
If you have dry skin, I definitely recommend it. It'll hydrate your skin and make it nice and soft!
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