sam789
Member Since: February 16, 2017Reviews
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Sunscreen SPF 50
So I have been looking for a strong sunscreen that I can use underneath my makeup since I'm trying to look eternally youthful (lol). It's difficult to find a sunscreen that plays nicely under makeup. This is a godsend! Not only is it moisturizing... +
So I have been looking for a strong sunscreen that I can use underneath my makeup since I'm trying to look eternally youthful (lol). It's difficult to find a sunscreen that plays nicely under makeup. This is a godsend! Not only is it moisturizing... it's also SPF 50. It doesn't smell like your typical sunscreen. There is definitely that sunscreen note lurking, but it's pretty subdued. When you're applying it, that initial white cast fades ver quickly. This feels very light on the skin, which I was not expecting. The moisturizing part actually preps your skin nicely for makeup. Lastly, I think this is an excellent price for a combo moisturizer/sunscreen. If you go to Sephora you will see how expensive a product like this will normally go for. It's not common to see this high of an SPF with a moisturizer. I received this product free for review purposes. I would repurchase! -
NEUTROGENA® Hydro Boost Gel Cream
This is a good, simple moisturizer for those with sensitive skin. There are definitely more moisturizing options out there, but if you're one of those people who are afraid to moisturize since you feel it gives you acne, try this one. It's a gel... +
This is a good, simple moisturizer for those with sensitive skin. There are definitely more moisturizing options out there, but if you're one of those people who are afraid to moisturize since you feel it gives you acne, try this one. It's a gel moisturizer with barely any scent, that seems very optimal for sensitive skin. It hasn't made me break out like many moisturizers do. You need to use quite a bit of this product to get a moisturizing effect. It does take a bit of time to dry down properly, as it's tacky for a bit. It works nicely under makeup though. I really appreciate that it doesn't try to be anything more than a moisturizer, I prefer to customize my skincare routine based on individual concerns and buy "specialized" products for each concern, rather than buy a "one size fits all" product. You have to be careful with those types of products since they've got a lot of opportunity to irritate your skin. So I feel safe reaching for this, knowing that I'm just simply hydrating my skin and I don't need to worry about breakouts the next day. This winter has me leaning dryer than usual so I do feel like my skin is a little dry by the end of the day still. I don't think this will be a problem come the summer. I received this product free for review purposes. -
NEUTROGENA® All-in-One Make-Up Removing Cleansing Wipes
Makeup wipes are ultra convenient. Sometimes, they can overdry your skin or make your skin sting from whatever weird ingredients they're using. Thankfully, the Neutrogena All-in-One wipes don't do either of those things! They are great at cleaning... +
Makeup wipes are ultra convenient. Sometimes, they can overdry your skin or make your skin sting from whatever weird ingredients they're using. Thankfully, the Neutrogena All-in-One wipes don't do either of those things! They are great at cleaning skin and removing makeup gently. It even removes waterproof makeup without too much of a hassle. I like that it doesn't dry out your skin afterwards, or leave you with a weird film on your skin. I would say they're good for sensitive skin. My skin feels moisturized after using them. The package re-seals easily, which is critically important if you don't want to dry out your wipes! They have a fresh scent and feel soft (and damp, naturally) to the touch. I received this product free for review purposes. -
Aveeno® Positively Radiant Exfoliating Body Wash
I don't think this body wash is particularly exfoliating. I really vigorously wash my skin with it, paired with exfoliating gloves or an exfoliating cloth, and don't see too much of an improvement on the texture of my skin. Not more than I would... +
I don't think this body wash is particularly exfoliating. I really vigorously wash my skin with it, paired with exfoliating gloves or an exfoliating cloth, and don't see too much of an improvement on the texture of my skin. Not more than I would with any other body wash paired with exfoliating gloves/cloth. It does sud very well and isn't overly drying, so as a body wash it's still pretty good. Your skin is soft and clean afterwards. The scent is unremarkable, but natural. It goes away quickly. I used the Positively Radiant body lotion by Aveeno after using this in the shower and they did pair nicely together. If I was to reach for an exfoliating product, it would not be this body wash. I received this product free for review purposes. -
Aveeno Positively Radiant Body Lotion
It's a solid moisturizer. It's hydrating and glides across the skin easily. This absorbs quickly and does not leave a greasy residue - I really hate it when lotion does not absorb quickly! It does not feel tacky once it dries. Beware that this... +
It's a solid moisturizer. It's hydrating and glides across the skin easily. This absorbs quickly and does not leave a greasy residue - I really hate it when lotion does not absorb quickly! It does not feel tacky once it dries. Beware that this product contains GLITTER. This isn't necessarily a bad thing. It really does make your skin look really nice. But if you look very closely at your skin (and I mean really closely), there is a tasteful amount of glitter. So this product claims to improve tone, texture, dullness, blotchiness and brown spots. I would say it does help improve the tone, texture and dullness of your skin. I don't see it helping brown spots at all, nor blotchiness. I'm on the fence about the smell. The smell is light but while applying I can definitely detect a sort of nutty powdery smell, and I'm not sure I like it. Thankfully, the scent does seem to go away fairly quickly. The bottle size is decent (almost 350ml) and it has a pump, which I find superior to those tub lotions. I was sent this product free for review purposes. -
BECCA Hydra-Mist Set & Refresh Powder
What an unusual setting powder. This is a *powder* made of 50% water. I have combo skin, and it's fine on both my dry patches and my oily t-zone, which is hard to achieve. Hands down, the best setting powder for dry skin out there. There are better... +
What an unusual setting powder. This is a *powder* made of 50% water. I have combo skin, and it's fine on both my dry patches and my oily t-zone, which is hard to achieve. Hands down, the best setting powder for dry skin out there. There are better products for oil control but this certainly does a standup job still. It doesn't age you by looking overly mattify either. The application is so different than what you would be used to with a regular setting powder. It feels WET when you apply it. You instinctively pull back and think "oh no, did I just wreck my makeup?!". I love grazing a finger across my face afterwards, it's just so smooth. This makes your pores appear smaller. It's expensive, especially the price per oz, but there's nothing else really out there like this right now that's easy to buy. This is talc-free and very finely milled. I am impressed, and would purchase again... despite the somewhat painful price tag ($46 tho?!) -
Love Beauty & Planet Shea Butter & Sandalwood Purposeful Hydration Shampoo
This is a nice, natural smelling shampoo. It has a warm, woodsy scent that makes you smell clean but natural. It does a great job at cleaning your hair and removing any build-up/residue. It lathers up nicely and spreads quickly. It doesn't overly... +
This is a nice, natural smelling shampoo. It has a warm, woodsy scent that makes you smell clean but natural. It does a great job at cleaning your hair and removing any build-up/residue. It lathers up nicely and spreads quickly. It doesn't overly dry out your hair, it is indeed hydrating. So as a shampoo, it does it's job.
However, it does not detangle very well. Usually when a shampoo is "hydrating" or "moisturizing" they tend to have a lot of slip. I have very curly dry hair, and I need slip so I can detangle my knots without ripping out hair. You can eventually work it through the hair and detangle any knots, but I have other shampoos that are faster and better at it than this one. The smell almost makes up for this flaw but ultimately, I think I'll stick with my other moisturizing shampoos. If you don't have particularly knotted hair, you'll be satisfied with this shampoo and I would still recommend it. I #gotitfree for review purposes.
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Love Beauty & Planet Shea Butter & Sandalwood Purposeful Hydration Conditioner
My expectations for this conditioner were low, since not many drugstore products can provide enough moisture for my very dry curly hair. I like this product! This moisturizes my hair very well. My curls are well defined and soft. It's not the most... +
My expectations for this conditioner were low, since not many drugstore products can provide enough moisture for my very dry curly hair. I like this product! This moisturizes my hair very well. My curls are well defined and soft. It's not the most weightless conditioner, but also not too heavy. It does a good job at minimizing frizz as a result. It has excellent slip, so it's easy to work through your hair and get tangles out pain-free. It smells nice and natural; warm and woodsy, but not too overbearing. It's well rounded and I would use it again... except for one flaw: it's size. I have very long curly hair, and I burned through this bottle very quickly. 400mL of conditioner just isn't enough for me, I typically purchase larger bottles of conditioner (around 1.5L), since they're a better value and I use so much each time. I #gotitfree for testing purposes. -
Love Beauty & Planet Shea Butter & Sandalwood Majestic Moisture Body Wash
I did NOT expect this product to be so moisturizing. I find most body washes to be fairly drying. They really nailed this product: it smells good, it feels good and it cleans perfectly. My skin has leaned dry lately and I usually need to apply... +
I did NOT expect this product to be so moisturizing. I find most body washes to be fairly drying. They really nailed this product: it smells good, it feels good and it cleans perfectly. My skin has leaned dry lately and I usually need to apply moisturizer after taking a shower. Body washes tend to strip the skin of all moisture. But I actually don't need to moisturize after I use this body wash. My skin is soft and pleasantly hydrated afterwards. It smells nice - quite natural, warm and woodsy. It doesn't have a synthetic/fake smell to it - it sort of enhances how you naturally smell. It looks like a moisturizer when you pump it out, so I was surprised by how well it lathered up. The packaging is cute and I feel like it's a fair sized product. I like to apply this with a exfoliating gloves. I #gotitfree for review purposes. -
Perspirex Original Roll-On Anti-Perspirant
This thing is no joke. You will stop sweating for days. It can dry out the underarm skin a bit so be mindful of when you apply it/when you shave. Sometimes, you need two consecutive nights to get that 5 day protection. But really, you just roll it... +
This thing is no joke. You will stop sweating for days. It can dry out the underarm skin a bit so be mindful of when you apply it/when you shave. Sometimes, you need two consecutive nights to get that 5 day protection. But really, you just roll it onto your dry armpit, crawl into bed, and then ... you just don't sweat for a few days. Those clinical protection products from Clinical Degree and Dove do not touch this. Even Drysol isn't as effective as this. The product is pretty unscented compared to its competitors too, so that's a plus. I am very impressed and I think I found my HG deodorant. Make sure you follow the instructions - 4 swipes only, or you risk getting itchy :). It's creepy how well this works. -
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