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BAND-AID® Pro Heal Regular Bandages
I am Stuck on Band-Aid brand, because Band-Aid’s stuck on me! We all remember the jingle and Band-Aid brand has been a staple in our first aid kits for decades, I know it certainly is in mine. I think it is safe to say that we all hate... +
I am Stuck on Band-Aid brand, because Band-Aid’s stuck on me!
We all remember the jingle and Band-Aid brand has been a staple in our first aid kits for decades, I know it certainly is in mine.
I think it is safe to say that we all hate getting a cut or injury that requires a band-aid, but when we do we want it to heal fast and move on with our lives, without the injury slowing us down too much. I think it is also safe to assume that most of us don’t think about innovative advancements with band-aids.
So like many, when I heard about the new Band-Aid Pro Heal I was intrigued as to whether this was really new and would make a difference in healing. So when Butterly and Band-Aid sent me a box for free to try out I was excited to give them a whirl, even though the thought of getting a cut is not appealing at all.
I also thought when I received the box of Band-Aids that I wasn’t sure how I was going to test them, given that at the time I didn’t have any cuts or injuries. Well that didn’t last long!
The day I received the band-aids I slightly cut my arm, not a big deal at all but I figured well let’s give these band-aids a go. And a couple of days later, I went and got an aluminum paper style cut on my finger (those hurt so much more than a regular paper cut). I was surprised at my recent inflictions but figured the timing was at least great.
The Band-Aid Pro Heal band-aids have an advanced Hydrocolloid gel pad in place of the usual gauze type center we are all used to. They promise to heal minor cuts and scrapes 60% better than traditional band-aids. They work to heal by sealing off the area from the outside environment, balancing the hydration through the gel pad, and revealing an improved injury. You need to replace every 1-2 days until the wound is healed for optimum performance.
I had the band-aid on my arm for 3 days prior to removing to find a 95% healed cut. It held up during showers, and rolling my sleeves up and down with no problems. I had the band-aid on my finger (location of metal paper cut) and has to replace it after my shower that evening as it did not hold up as well to the water that time, the size of the band-aid is a bit large for a finger wound. When I reapplied at a better angle it held up better against water and after 2 days, my finger cut was healed.
What was really neat is that the gel pad sort of sticks to the wound, sealing it and protecting it, it was quite cool. The wounds also both felt more comfortable during the healing process, which was nice.
Overall, I thought these Band-Aids worked really well to heal my minor cuts and I would absolutely keep them in my first aid kit!
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Listerine® Total Care Zero Alcohol Free Mouthwash
A smile can light up a room!! When that smile is backed by a clean mouth that smile only shines brighter!!! I love that freshly brushed teeth feeling, or straight from the dentist clean, but I have to admit, not the biggest fan of mouthwash... +
A smile can light up a room!!
When that smile is backed by a clean mouth that smile only shines brighter!!!
I love that freshly brushed teeth feeling, or straight from the dentist clean, but I have to admit, not the biggest fan of mouthwash.
Why?
I tend to find it too harsh, leaving my mouth burning rather than feeling fresh, so while I was excited that Butterly and Listerine sent me their Total Care alcohol free Zero mouthwash in mild mint, I was also expecting that same feeling.
It boosts 8 whole mouth benefits, including preventing various oral hygiene items, killing bad breath, and even helping keep teeth whiter.
After using this for a week, morning and night, I can say I was surprised overall. There hasn’t been any burning or discomfort, yet my mouth feels clean and fresh. One thing I do notice is that immediately after using I almost get a bit of a dry mouth sensation, but in the way that everything feels squeaky clean. This sensation goes away quickly, but the minty freshness stays, corny sounding I know but it’s true for me.
I really appreciate having another option for mouthwash that does a great job without the negative side effects. I am going to continue to use this bottle and if I stick to finishing it will happily add this into my routine, I’m sure my dentist will be thrilled at the extra care!!
If you aren’t a fan of regular mouthwash, I highly recommend giving this one a shot!
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Lubriderm® Original Lotion
To me the greatest accessory is beautiful skin! This means I am a skincare junkie, including a love affair with great body lotions, so I was thrilled when Butterly and Lubriderm sent me the Original Lotion for free to give a try. This lotion... +
To me the greatest accessory is beautiful skin!
This means I am a skincare junkie, including a love affair with great body lotions, so I was thrilled when Butterly and Lubriderm sent me the Original Lotion for free to give a try.
This lotion is the original formula which is suited for all skin types, formulated with Pro-ceramide, shea butter, and glycerin. It promises to be lightweight, provide 24 hr hydration, fast absorbing, and free of parabens, phthalates and dyes. It is also allergy and dermatologist tested. The version I received is also lightly scented.
This lotion delivers!
It holds up to fast absorption and intense hydration! I was quite impressed with how well it glides on and runs into the skin, leaving absolutely no residue, sticky or weird feeling. My skin feels great!
I’ve been using it for a week, including on an unfortunate sun burn, and I’m impressed with how nice it truly is. Lubriderm is not new to the lotion game and they are doing an amazing job in my opinion.
The only thing I could say that I didn’t care as much for would be the scent, it is the typical Lubriderm scent which does have a tiny bit of a clinical vibe to it, it does dissipate relatively fast but I’d probably opt for the scent free instead.
If you are looking for a a great lotion that delivers, give Lubriderm a go, I can’t imagine you’ll be disappointed, I wasn’t :).
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Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Serum Eye
It’s often said that the eyes are the windows to the soul, and that you can tell a lot about a person just by looking in their eyes. So it’s not surprising that there has always been a desire to take care of not only our eyes but all the area... +
It’s often said that the eyes are the windows to the soul, and that you can tell a lot about a person just by looking in their eyes. So it’s not surprising that there has always been a desire to take care of not only our eyes but all the area around them too!!
But that area under and around our eyes is delicate, we often don’t think much about that when we are rubbing the sleep out of them or washing away the makeup from the day but it is delicate and calls for special care.
I recently received the Lancôme Rénergie Yeux H.C.F Triple Serum from Butterly and Lancôme for free to give a try and to say I was thrilled is an understatement because I absolutely love a eye cream and serum!!
The Rénergie Yeux H.C.F Triple Serum contains 3 anti-aging formulas in a unique delivery system to achieve the ultimate efficacy. The combination of Hyaluronic Acid, C+Niacinamide, and Vitamin F, enhanced by SNK-Peptide, provide a targeted full eye contour care. The formula promises to lift the look of eyelids, improve the appearance of fine lines, reduce eye puffiness, smooth crows feet and leave the eye area looking firmer.
The bottle features a unique 3 chambers design which keeps the 3 formulas separated until they are dispensed, upon dispensing you mix together to apply.
I have been using this for a week now and a few things to note. First of all the packaging provides the instructions to upon first using to activate by pumping several times until the 3 formulas appear, unfortunately for me this has not yet happened. I have been using the eye serum for a week morning and evening and I have yet to have all 3 formulas appear, based on the diagram on the box, my hyaluronic acid + advanced SNK-Peptide have not been activated. Only two of the three dispensing holes are providing product. I happened to be in a drug store on the weekend and there was a bottle of the eye serum out on display as a tester and I decided to check to see what the third formula should look like and alas it too would not dispense.
So while I have not been able to fully and properly test this serum due to the dispensing malfunction, what I will say is for the Vitamin C + Niacinamide, and Vitamin F formulas the scent is minimal and lovely, the formulas are light and absorb beautifully and I have noticed some subtle improvements in my eye area, however I imagine this would be greater with all aspects of the formula and over a greater period of time.
I will continue to use the serum to see if I ever get that third formula to show itself and to determine what the longer term effects are. I have indicated that no I wouldn’t recommend this but it’s only because it is hard for me to actually say whether or not I would recommend it as I have not been able to establish a full impression. Of the product I am getting out of the bottle it is lovely but it’s not the full picture unfortunately.
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Aveeno® Calm + Restore Body Wash
I was thrilled to receive the Aveeno Calm + Restore Body Wash free from Butterly and Aveeno to try as I have been an Aveeno customer for as long as I can remember. This body wash uses Aveeno’s signature colloidal oatmeal formula to help restore... +
I was thrilled to receive the Aveeno Calm + Restore Body Wash free from Butterly and Aveeno to try as I have been an Aveeno customer for as long as I can remember.
This body wash uses Aveeno’s signature colloidal oatmeal formula to help restore moisture, as well as prevent dry skin. It also contains aloe, pro-vitamin B5, and antioxidant oat to restore damaged skin over time and increase its resiliency.
As typically found with Aveeno products the body wash is fragrance, paraben, sulfate, and dye free. Another great bonus is that the bottle is made from 30% post-consumer recycled plastic. Something else you will notice in the list of free from items is soap free. Soap free, but this is a
body wash, how can it be soap free?
This is actually something I noticed during my first use, the body wash has a gel-like consistency with a cleansing oil like twist.
I don’t typically buy body wash anymore, I used to but it all the time but I haven’t in a long time, not quite sure when or why I stopped but I did. I do buy cleansing oil all the time and this body wash behaved very much like a cleansing oil. As mentioned, it had a gel-like texture so it is thicker than a cleansing oil, glides on easily, but it doesn’t really foam up much, perhaps if using a loofah or something like this it would, and you can feel the oil-like sensation across your skin as you cleanse. I wasn’t expecting that but I really liked it.
Throughout the week of using it daily my skin never felt tight or dry, I left the shower feeling clean, and moisturized. I didn’t find it left any film or residue on the skin and I had no reactions to it at all.
Overall, I like this body wash. I think it will particularly shine if I get a sun burn this summer, and during the winter when my skin is feeling irritated.
If you like a cleansing oil but prefer the consistency of a body wash, I recommend you give this one a try go!
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Aveeno® Calm + Restore Oat Repairing Lotion
I was thrilled to receive the Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Repairing Lotion free from Butterly and Aveeno to try as I have been an Aveeno customer for as long as I can remember. This lotion uses Aveeno’s signature colloidal oatmeal formula to help... +
I was thrilled to receive the Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Repairing Lotion free from Butterly and Aveeno to try as I have been an Aveeno customer for as long as I can remember.
This lotion uses Aveeno’s signature colloidal oatmeal formula to help restore moisture, as well as prevent dry skin. It also contains aloe, pro-vitamin B5, and Aveeno states that the Calm + Restore lotion contains the highest concentration of prebiotic oat to soothe sensitive and dry skin.
As typically found with Aveeno products the lotion is fragrance, paraben, and dye free, as well as non-comedogenic and allergy tested. Another great bonus is that the bottle is made from 30% post-consumer recycled plastic. Although thinking about it, I would love to see Aveeno do something similar to the Calm + Restore face wash and create a great bottle and then have a refill pouch. I mean I typically use quite a bit of lotion and I would love a great bottle (glass, ceramic, etc.) to display and just refill it. It would save quite a few bottles hitting my recycle bin.
This is really a hybrid between a regular lotion and a barrier cream. I find the texture quite nice, you can feel that barrier cream feeling to it, it distributes and spreads nicely across the skin and absorbs well. It does leave skin moisturized and prevents irritation, right now as the season still changes I have more irritation so I have found this has helped keep that at bay.
Now I enjoy this lotion for my hands primarily, not as big of a fan as a body lotion. It’s not that it doesn’t do a great job, I just found that as a result of the barrier cream aspect it doesn’t feel as silky smooth on my skin as lets say their Creamy Oil lotion does. I like that silky smooth feeling in my body creams so this one falls a touch short on that, however in the middle of winter when my skin is so dry and needs a little more protection I would definitely grab this lotion to calm things down and get my skin back into a happy place.
This will be a go to for days with plenty of hand washing, seasonal changes that put more pressure on the skin, and the end of the day before bed hand lotion because it will come through in every way needed.
For day to day, this lotion will be the super star as my bed time hand lotion, to clam and restore from the days abuse and reset for the next day.
I do recommend this cream, especially if you like a barrier type cream.
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YSL LOVESHINE LIPSTICK
Absolutely obsessed!!! I love a good lippie! I have a pretty decent collection I think, so I was absolutely thrilled when Butterly and YSL sent me the YSL LoveShine lipstick in Nude Lavallière (Shade 44) for free to try!! This lipstick is... +
Absolutely obsessed!!!
I love a good lippie!
I have a pretty decent collection I think, so I was absolutely thrilled when Butterly and YSL sent me the YSL LoveShine lipstick in Nude Lavallière (Shade 44) for free to try!!
This lipstick is quite unique as it is actually described as a lip oil stick vs a lipstick. This is because it is a wet shine lipstick that essentially transforms from a lipstick to a lip oil upon application.
It boasts 24-hr hydration and water loss prevention, while nourishing the lips. It utilizes an enriched formula with fig pulp from the YSL Ourika gardens and 6 pure oils, it promises to leave lips visibly softer and healthier.
This lipstick is just gorgeous, the texture is so special as it glides on easily. The colour is buildable and the wet shine is stunning. This colour (shade 44) is a beautiful pink with almost a Barbie pink note to it.
While I love a good lippie I am admittedly bad at reapplication, I usually stick to a transfer proof and long wear option to keep me looking fabulous throughout the busyness of the day. This lipstick surprised me in this regard, while I did have to reapply throughout the day it wasn’t that often and I found that the colour itself created a stain like effect so while I reapplied, it never really looked like I had worn through my lipstick. This is huge for me as I am in back to back meetings all day, drinking coffees and have little to no time to reapply.
I have found my lips to be softer and healthier since using this lipstick, the improvement was noticeable after just a couple of days too.
I absolutely love YSL LoveShine, it is so freakin good!!!
I highly recommend it!!
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NEUTROGENA® Hydro Boost Gel Cream, Fragrance Free
Keeping skin hydrated always seems to be a tricky task, especially during seasonal changes! Neutrogena and Butterly recently sent me the Neutrogena Hydro Boost gel cream for free to give a whirl and I have been using it for the last week. This... +
Keeping skin hydrated always seems to be a tricky task, especially during seasonal changes!
Neutrogena and Butterly recently sent me the Neutrogena Hydro Boost gel cream for free to give a whirl and I have been using it for the last week.
This gel cream promises a burst of hydration for healthier and more radiant skin. The weightless formula is enriched with hyaluronic acid, amino acids, and electrolytes. This combination of ingredients promises to provide a surge of 6x the hydration to the skin than that of untreated skin and is designed for those with dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin.
It also aims to improvement to the skin over time, including leaving skin feeling healthier and increasing radiance at the 2 and 4 week marks. It is fragrance, paraben, phthalate, and dye free, as well as allergy and dermatologist tested. Not to mention that it comes in a recyclable glass jar which can be put in the recycle bin or repurposed for any number of things around the house.
As I have only been using the gel cream for a week now, I can not speak to the longer term benefits yet, I will simply provide my observations from this week. The texture is very much that of a gel and a little goes a long way, I only need a pea sized amount to cover my face and neck. The texture is comparable to other gel creams, if not even nicer than ones I have used before; I have used quite a few gel creams in the past. It is also quite cooling (and I am not keeping it in a cosmetics fridge as I don’t have one) and feels refreshing upon application. I have found the gel cream to provide a good level of hydration and it pairs well with the Hydro Boost Serum (also sent free for me to test out). So far, I have noticed some improvement to my overall skin hydration and skin texture. I have noticed specifically that my makeup application has been smoother. I have been dealing with drier skin lately as a result of the seasonal change and that has been impacting the quality of my makeup application so that has been a nice change this week. It does not leave skin feeling sticky or like it has a film on it, just clean and smooth.
Overall, I think this is a good product but I reserve full judgement to further time testing it out. If you are someone that is a fan of gel creams (like myself), I would recommend you give this one a try, it is quite lovely. Looking forward to seeing how the next few weeks go for the full results.
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NEUTROGENA® Hydro Boost Ultra Hydrating Serum Fragrance Free
Keeping skin hydrated always seems to be a tricky task, especially during seasonal changes! Neutrogena and Butterly recently sent me the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Serum for free to give a whirl and I have been using it for the last week. This... +
Keeping skin hydrated always seems to be a tricky task, especially during seasonal changes!
Neutrogena and Butterly recently sent me the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Serum for free to give a whirl and I have been using it for the last week.
This serum boasts a burst of hydration for a softer and glowy complexion. The weightless formula is enriched with hyaluronic acid, amino acids, and electrolytes. This combination of ingredients promises to provide a surge of 8x the hydration to the skin than that of untreated skin and is designed for those with dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin.
It also aims to increase improvements to the skin over time, including leaving skin feeling more revitalized and replenished at the 2 week mark, while adding on a feeling of greater resiliency by week 4. It is fragrance, paraben, phthalate, and dye free, as well as allergy and dermatologist tested. Not to mention that the bottle is recyclable glass.
As I have only been using the serum for a week now, I can not speak to the longer term benefits yet, I will simply provide my observations from this week. First the texture, it is a very fluid texture, one pump is all that I need to cover my face and neck, it is cooling upon application (and I am not keeping it in a cosmetics fridge as I don’t have one) and feels refreshing. I have found the serum to provide a good level of hydration and it pairs well with the Hydro Boost Gel Cream (also sent free for me to test out). So far, I have noticed some improvement to my overall skin hydration and skin texture. I have noticed specifically that my makeup application has been smoother. I have been dealing with drier skin lately as a result of the seasonal change and that has been impacting the quality of my makeup application so that has been a nice change this week. It does not leave skin feeling sticky or like it has a film on it, just clean and smooth.
Overall, I think this is a good product but I reserve full judgement to further time testing it out. Looking forward to seeing how the next few weeks goes for the full results.
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YSL Lashclash Mascara
I love mascara! I love trying new mascaras all the time, seeing the new innovations, improved performance and finding those go to formulas that never let you down. I have to be honest, I have been a bit disappointed in a lot of the mascaras that... +
I love mascara! I love trying new mascaras all the time, seeing the new innovations, improved performance and finding those go to formulas that never let you down.
I have to be honest, I have been a bit disappointed in a lot of the mascaras that I have tried recently, they just haven’t had the performance I am looking for. First thing to note is that I always, always go for a waterproof mascara, I have allergies, and tear up every time I yawn so I need a mascara that can stand up to this constant punishment and keep me looking great all day. Most of the mascaras that I have tried lately just haven’t cut it, they smudge, leave the that awful raccoon look under the eye, they flake throughout the day, and they just don’t provide a lovely coat and separation of the lashes, just clumpy.
So when Butterly and YSL sent me the YSL Lash Clash waterproof mascara for free I was so excited to give it a whirl, because you know I love trying mascara ;).
I wasn’t sure what to expect, as I mentioned I have been let down a lot lately for a great performing mascara.
Well let me tell you, the YSL Lash Clash did not disappoint!!
I have been using the YSL Lash Clash mascara for a week now, every day, and I have not had a single instance of flaking, smudging, or racoon eye. It has held up from application at 6am all the way through until removal anywhere from 9:30pm to 11pm without a change in appearance. It holds up all day long without any signs of failing, colour me impressed!
I love how it applies as well, the conical brush nicely applies the mascara to each lash without getting all over my eyelid creating a mess, it isn’t clumpy, doesn’t pull all of the lashes together into bunches, it just covers each lash beautifully and provides that beautiful fluffy full lash. The formula is also buildable so you can easily work with whatever look you are going for by just adding another coat.
I was also thoroughly impressed with how soft my lashes were with the mascara on, I mean touchable and soft, not stiff or crunchy, just soft and pliable, quite a nice feeling I have to say. The formula contains iris extract and safflower glucoside to nourish and fortify the lashes, I love a mascara that does double duty and cares for the lashes themselves.
I know that a lot of people don’t like waterproof because of the removal factor, but I found removal extremely easy. I do use a waterproof makeup remover, however I found that the YSL Lash Clash mascara did not require a lot of work to remove, it really didn’t. I put my remover on my cotton pad, held it on my eye for a few seconds and 90% of the mascara was removed in that one action, a second wipe removed the rest.
I am impressed so far, I am curious as to whether the performance will remain consistent as time passes, with the changing of the weather, and the mascara is exposed to more oxygen, applications, and in and outs of the tube, for this only time will tell. For the moment I have a new mascara to add to my makeup bag!!
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