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Vida by PADERNO Non-Stick Aluminum Frypan, Black
It has a sleek, matte design and is fairly light weight. I would’ve preferred a stainless steel handle or something more durable than plastic though. The pan lives up to its non-stick claims and I barely used any oil!
It has a sleek, matte design and is fairly light weight. I would’ve preferred a stainless steel handle or something more durable than plastic though. The pan lives up to its non-stick claims and I barely used any oil! -
Giorgio Armani PRISMA GLASS LIP GLOSS
The @giorgioarmani Prisma Gloss High shine Oil-infused lip gloss in Candy Halo is a win for me! It’s the typical light pink shade I tend to gravitate towards. The applicator shape was the perfect size for my lips. It’s a thicker oil but it’s... +
The @giorgioarmani Prisma Gloss High shine Oil-infused lip gloss in Candy Halo is a win for me! It’s the typical light pink shade I tend to gravitate towards. The applicator shape was the perfect size for my lips. It’s a thicker oil but it’s not sticky and it’s hydrating. It’s high shine but not overly oily looking that your lips become the centre of attention. This is a great everyday lip oil to add a bit of natural colour to your lips! -
Urban Decay Face Bond Waterproof Foundation
I chose the Shade 18 Medium Neutral from online pictures and I’m surprised at how close the shade match was for my skin tone. I wouldn’t say it’s the perfect shade match though. It’s hard to see on my video but there is actually a bit of a... +
I chose the Shade 18 Medium Neutral from online pictures and I’m surprised at how close the shade match was for my skin tone. I wouldn’t say it’s the perfect shade match though. It’s hard to see on my video but there is actually a bit of a yellow undertone.
A little goes a long way with this foundation and it feels so lightweight on the skin. It blends very easily that I didn’t really need to use a beauty blender. It doesn’t cake and it doesn’t get absorbed into my large nose pores. It felt like I wasn’t wearing foundation the whole day. I tested this foundation out during a sweaty workout and it didn’t rub off on my light coloured sweater!
Overall, I’d say this foundation is a win for me! Go check it out. It comes in 40 different shades.
- Product received for free from Urban Decay Canada in exchange for an honest review.
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YSL LOVESHINE LIPSTICK
The lipstick melts and glides on nice and smooth, almost like a lip oil. I wouldn’t say it’s the exact consistency of a lip oil, as it does start off as a solid product. The colour is buildable but I felt like that the more product I... +
The lipstick melts and glides on nice and smooth, almost like a lip oil. I wouldn’t say it’s the exact consistency of a lip oil, as it does start off as a solid product.
The colour is buildable but I felt like that the more product I applied, the more my lip lines were accentuated. The lipstick was hydrating and left a wet shine finish. It’s not long lasting and transfers very quickly when you’re drinking, eating, etc. Although the colour transfers easily, it still leaves a bit of a lip tint for a few hours.
In terms of shade, I found the Nude Lavalliere (44 - Iconic Pink Nude) shade to be too light of a pink for my olive skin tone.
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NEUTROGENA® Hydro Boost Ultra Hydrating Serum Fragrance Free
. [PR] The @neutrogena Hydro Boost Ultra Hydrating Serum and Gel Cream have a similar gel texture but the serum is a bit thicker and the cream is bouncier. I don’t see a significant difference between the two in terms of hydration. Both dry a... +
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The @neutrogena Hydro Boost Ultra Hydrating Serum and Gel Cream have a similar gel texture but the serum is a bit thicker and the cream is bouncier. I don’t see a significant difference between the two in terms of hydration. Both dry a bit tacky but you can tackle this by decreasing the amount of product used at a time.
I think these two products will do better in the hot and humid Toronto summer months.
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NEUTROGENA® Hydro Boost Gel Cream, Fragrance Free
. [PR] The @neutrogena Hydro Boost Ultra Hydrating Serum and Gel Cream have a similar gel texture but the serum is a bit thicker and the cream is bouncier. I don’t see a significant difference between the two in terms of hydration. Both dry a... +
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[PR]
The @neutrogena Hydro Boost Ultra Hydrating Serum and Gel Cream have a similar gel texture but the serum is a bit thicker and the cream is bouncier. I don’t see a significant difference between the two in terms of hydration. Both dry a bit tacky but you can tackle this by decreasing the amount of product used at a time.
I think these two products will do better in the hot and humid Toronto summer months.
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YSL Lashclash Mascara
There’s lots of hype about this new @yslbeauty Lashclash Waterproof Mascara! How did it do on my fine, short lashes? I wouldn’t say it was a home run. It made my lashes look longer, defined, and somewhat more voluminous. Unfortunately, there was... +
There’s lots of hype about this new @yslbeauty Lashclash Waterproof Mascara! How did it do on my fine, short lashes? I wouldn’t say it was a home run. It made my lashes look longer, defined, and somewhat more voluminous. Unfortunately, there was a bit of clumping. There was also transfer during the day which is my biggest issue with almost all mascaras. And, it wasn’t waterproof which was tested with real tears as well as dabbing of wet tissue. -
CLEAN RESERVE H2EAU Nectarine Petal
When it comes to fragrances, I usually don’t need to debate if it’s a scent I enjoy or not. In this case, this was an immediate LOVE. This has such a clean, fresh, scent with a mild musky twist. And let’s not forget to talk about how beautiful... +
When it comes to fragrances, I usually don’t need to debate if it’s a scent I enjoy or not. In this case, this was an immediate LOVE. This has such a clean, fresh, scent with a mild musky twist. And let’s not forget to talk about how beautiful the fragrance hue is. Please do me a favour and check out this fragrance 🥺!
- Product received for free from CLEAN RESERVE (Canada) in exchange for an honest review.
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Aveeno® Calm + Restore Daily Face Moisturizer Mineral SPF 30
I don’t have much luck with mineral SPFs but I just won’t give up trying them for some reason. Was this @aveeno Calm + Restore Daily Face Moisturizer Mineral SPF30 a hit or a miss? Keep reading to find out! This lightweight SPF moisturizer... +
I don’t have much luck with mineral SPFs but I just won’t give up trying them for some reason. Was this @aveeno Calm + Restore Daily Face Moisturizer Mineral SPF30 a hit or a miss? Keep reading to find out!
This lightweight SPF moisturizer is advertised to be gentle on sensitive skin, is developed to blend into all skin tones, and supposedly provides all day moisture. It contains 100% mineral actives for broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection.
I applied less than the usual “3 finger method” in the event I end up with a white cast and I’m so glad I did. A small amount of SPF gave my olive skin tone an ashy cast. I tried to fix my face with some powder foundation and ended up with flaky skin. I somehow saved my skin from looking dry and ashy by spraying a very hydrating serum to blend in my powder foundation. Throughout the day, I felt like my eyes were starting to get itchy. When I was washing my face at the end of the day, my eyes got even more itchy and irritated.
Safe to say, this was not a hit for me. I will have to rehome this SPF or perhaps use it on my body instead.
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Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Anti-Aging Serum
My first Lancome product ever and I was ecstatic to see it was the H.C.F. Renergie Triple Serum! The “H.C.F.” stands for its star ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid, VitaminC+Niacinamide, and Ferulic Acid. Excuse me, but these are all my FAVE... +
My first Lancome product ever and I was ecstatic to see it was the H.C.F. Renergie Triple Serum!
The “H.C.F.” stands for its star ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid, VitaminC+Niacinamide, and Ferulic Acid. Excuse me, but these are all my FAVE ingredients in skincare. I feel like Ferulic Acid isn’t normally added to skincare INCI lists but it’s a phenomenal ingredient. When paired with VitaminC, it helps stabilize its unstable nature. Ferulic Acid is also a power antioxidant and boosts the antioxidant properties of other skincare ingredients.
This serum is unique in that its star ingredients are all housed independently in 3 separate chambers. Each pump freshly mixes all the ingredients which apparently helps maintain high potency of the ingredients.
I have been testing this serum for about 2 weeks, applying it during both my AM and PM routines. . There is a strong fragrance, which oddly reminds me of my grandma. The fragrance is personally not off putting but it is quite strong so be warned if you are sensitive to scents. Immediately after application, I feel like my skin appears brighter, more supple and firm. My first thought was “wow, my skin suddenly looks put together…” This serum is also very hydrating. And shocker, I noticed quicker fading of my hyperpigmentation, which typically takes months!
This serum retails for $170cdn, which is probably one of the most expensive serums I have ever used. If this serum continues to show positive results with continued use, I am in big trouble once it is empty.
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