Butterly and Listerine sent me the Listerine Total Care Alcohol-free Zero in Mild Mint to try free in exchange for my honest review. I like the regular Total Care, but it can sometimes be too strong for me. I really appreciate that Listerine... +
Butterly and Listerine sent me the Listerine Total Care Alcohol-free Zero in Mild Mint to try free in exchange for my honest review.
I like the regular Total Care, but it can sometimes be too strong for me. I really appreciate that Listerine created a version that still provides all 8 benefits but with a less intense taste that is less likely to irritate my mouth and has me happy to reach for it.
I feel reassured knowing that this is the product every dental provider I have been to asks me to rinse with before we start.
It does still have a strong taste, but for an antiseptic mouthwash it's not bad and my mouth doesn't feel too dry afterwards. A tiny sip of water can take care of any residual dryness if needed. The mild mint flavor is mild, and pleasant.
I love that the Alcohol-free Zero version is easy to find, available at pharmacies, grocery stores and you can find extra large sizes at Costco.
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Butterly and Urban Decay sent me the iconic All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray (the OG) to try free in exchange for my honest review. I feel like anyone who has ever wanted to have their makeup last for an event has picked up this... +
Butterly and Urban Decay sent me the iconic All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray (the OG) to try free in exchange for my honest review. I feel like anyone who has ever wanted to have their makeup last for an event has picked up this product at least once.
The All Nighter was at the top of my to try list when I finally was able to deal with my sensory issues with facial sprays and mists.
Even with dry skin, makeup will eat itself due to oil production and the environment, or just stop looking so nice after a while. Not to mention Canadian weather is not makeup friendly.
This does work. I find my makeup settles into place better and lasts longer. I do need to skincare properly ahead of it all, or my skin will get tight after a few hours.
- Product received for free from Urban Decay Canada in exchange for an honest review.
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Butterly and Armani sent me the Luminous Silk Cheek Tint liquid blush to review free in exchange for my honest opinion, and it gives the most beautiful wash of color. I can't paint for my life as I cannot stay inside a line if you paid me. But... +
Butterly and Armani sent me the Luminous Silk Cheek Tint liquid blush to review free in exchange for my honest opinion, and it gives the most beautiful wash of color.
I can't paint for my life as I cannot stay inside a line if you paid me. But I always loved playing with watercolors and the beauty of soft colors melding and building upon each other. Armani's new blush takes that softness and captures it in their liquid blush. For a soft, natural wash, use one drop of color. Ad another for a more vibrant look and finally if you really want to make it pop either go wild with 3 drops or layer a touch of highlighter or powder blush over top.
The Luminous Silk Cheek Tint is modeled after their lipstick, with a water-in-oil emulsion that produces a thin color film that lightly and seamlessly grips skin with great color payoff. Each drop goes a long way with this formula, and lasts for hours. The lightweight liquid blush will not move your base either. There are 6 beautiful shades available.
I received shade 65 Intense Berry, the darkest shade. Ranging from light berry to slightly brick red-intensely berry depending on how much depth of color you are seeking to wear, it's a beautiful shade even on skin as pale as mine.
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The package is super generous! In my reel I show the double batch of Taco meat I made for a couple of dinners this week, as well as a veggie dip for a side, with the spice blend. The blend is very tasty, a good mix of flavour and heat, though I... +
The package is super generous! In my reel I show the double batch of Taco meat I made for a couple of dinners this week, as well as a veggie dip for a side, with the spice blend.
The blend is very tasty, a good mix of flavour and heat, though I do find it lends itself a bit better to cooked preparations. Once our current heat wave dies down I am thinking grilled veggies and chicken, or maybe even an easy sheet pan dinner using the seasoning again! While tacos are on the label, the blend tastes versatile enough to do so much more!
- Product received for free from Spyce Girlz in exchange for an honest review.
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Butterly and Lancome sent me the new Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum Eye to try free in exchange for my honest review. I love the facial version and as an eye cream lover was thrilled to try the eye version. With the same gorgeous packaging and 3... +
Butterly and Lancome sent me the new Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum Eye to try free in exchange for my honest review. I love the facial version and as an eye cream lover was thrilled to try the eye version.
With the same gorgeous packaging and 3 chamber concept as the facial version, the eye serum is formulated with Hyaluronic Acid (appears as a gel-serum), Vitamin C + Niacinamide (appears as a serum-emulsion), and Vitamin F (appears as a cream) in each chamber, augmented with SNK-Peptide.
You pump a small amount onto your hand, mix it, and tap it gently onto your eye area, smoothing it in while doing so. Be careful, it's easy to pump out extra. If that happens, just apply around the face!
There is a fragrance, which isn't my preference in eye products, but it does fade quickly.
I do find it easy to apply, non-sticky, and soothing. My eye area looks brighter and healthier, feeling less heavy. The 3-in-1 makes for a quicker routine if you sometimes reach for multiple products to targets different issues.
Lancôme offers some tips to optimize serum performance and general eye area care:
Press the under-eye area and lift the skin gently toward to your temples to help depuff the eye bags.
Repeat the same action on the upper lids, and then use fingers on both hands alternatively to smooth and sculpt, moving from under the eye to the crow’s feet and above the brow.
I tried them, and they do help, especially if your hands are cold when you do the movements.
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I received this product free from Butterly and Armani Beauty in exchange for my honest review. I love a clear gloss. It's the easiest thing to wear and their is no need to wonder if it goes with an outfit or look. It's wonderful as a topper as... +
I received this product free from Butterly and Armani Beauty in exchange for my honest review.
I love a clear gloss. It's the easiest thing to wear and their is no need to wonder if it goes with an outfit or look. It's wonderful as a topper as well to give dimension to a lip look.
The texture isn't so thick that it feels heavy or sticky, but it feels substantial enough to provide hydration and a nice glossy coat that lasts. It does not get gummy over time either. There's a bit of a candy-ish scent, but nothing very noticeable.
I love how you can feel the cap snap into place, the packaging really looks and feels luxurious!
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My family adores these brownies. From the first bite it was so tempting to eat them all at once. They are decadent, indulgent, and there are flavors for all tastes. My personal two favorites are Chocolate Fudge for its fudgy goodness and Island... +
My family adores these brownies. From the first bite it was so tempting to eat them all at once. They are decadent, indulgent, and there are flavors for all tastes. My personal two favorites are Chocolate Fudge for its fudgy goodness and Island Escape for its zesty tang! -
A pink blush toned nude. Layering will get you close to a ballet pink, though there are hints of peach in it. Flatters most if not all skin tones. It applies like a traditional lippie, and has a lip oil finish. You get the durability and shine... +
A pink blush toned nude. Layering will get you close to a ballet pink, though there are hints of peach in it. Flatters most if not all skin tones.
It applies like a traditional lippie, and has a lip oil finish. You get the durability and shine without having to mess with an applicator, which I find is easier on the go and for reapplication. The color starts as semi-sheer and is buildable.
Very pretty as a cool pink option.
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I love my dishwasher, but there are a lot of things I still wash by hand, and I look for a liquid dish soap that washes effectively and rinses off cleanly and quickly. I don't mind a scent, but I don't want it to knock my socks off or linger on to... +
I love my dishwasher, but there are a lot of things I still wash by hand, and I look for a liquid dish soap that washes effectively and rinses off cleanly and quickly. I don't mind a scent, but I don't want it to knock my socks off or linger on to scent my next meal. This soap checks my hand washing boxes. It also doesn't dry out or irritate my hands as I can't wear rubber gloves. Bonus: I use a CPAP, and this is a good alternative to the specialized soaps for cleaning it. -
Other than for this photo it sits triple wrapped in my garage as the scent of the sealed box triggered my migraines. It's pure overwhelming Lavender perfume, and a definite no for our household. We use scented dryer sheets for linen and I was... +
Other than for this photo it sits triple wrapped in my garage as the scent of the sealed box triggered my migraines. It's pure overwhelming Lavender perfume, and a definite no for our household. We use scented dryer sheets for linen and I was looking forward to trying these for spring/ summer as I like Fleecy, but pass on this scent. -