sleepingpants
Member Since: May 1, 2017Reviews
The Body Shop Coconut Body Scrub
I would not repurchase this product. I have received it in a gift basket from a friend for the holidays. The scrub was difficult to get out of the tub without getting large amounts of water in the tub and there weren't nearly enough "scrubbing"... +
I would not repurchase this product. I have received it in a gift basket from a friend for the holidays. The scrub was difficult to get out of the tub without getting large amounts of water in the tub and there weren't nearly enough "scrubbing" particles in the mixture. The ratio of the creme/gel to scrubbers should have been way higher. It felt just like using a body butter in the shower. My skin was left feeling almost greasy rather than exfoliated. The only way I was able to use this up was by wearing one of those scrubbing mitts and scooping on of the product onto the mitt. By using the mitt, I made sure that I was a) actually getting so exfoliation and b)not left with a weird residue because I was exfoliating. One positive point is that it smelled really good! Even using the mitt with the product still left my skim with a great scent after I hopped on out. -
Live Clean Keratin Oil Smoothing Shampoo
Since going sulfate-free this brand of shampoo has been my favourite so far. It smells good! Free of all types of nasty things like silicones, sulfates, dyes, fragrance and parabens. Despite not having harsh cleansing ingredients the shampoo doesn't... +
Since going sulfate-free this brand of shampoo has been my favourite so far. It smells good! Free of all types of nasty things like silicones, sulfates, dyes, fragrance and parabens. Despite not having harsh cleansing ingredients the shampoo doesn't disappoint when it comes to cleansing power. It foams up nicely when being worked into the hair. I like having this foaming effect and other sulfate-free shampoos that do not foam up leave me unsatisfied. After using it my hair feels so refreshed without being stripped. I can tell my hair isn't stripped because it isn't that "squeaky" tangly mess that is usually is when using other shampoos. As someone who has curly hair having my hair retain some it its natural oils essential!
The price tag is a little high and the bottle doesn't contain all that much product.
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Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge
This is by far the best makeup sponge! Every foundation/ bb cream/ concealer I've tried with this sponge comes out looking flawless! I've stopped using brushes for my base. I wet it under water then used it in dapping motions to blend out the... +
This is by far the best makeup sponge!
Every foundation/ bb cream/ concealer I've tried with this sponge comes out looking flawless! I've stopped using brushes for my base. I wet it under water then used it in dapping motions to blend out the product.
In comparison to a beauty blender I think that the RT one does a better job. I like the flat edge of the RT sponge better than the rounded bottom of a BB. I think the pointed end also holds it shape better as well.
Because these are so cheap I don't mind replacing it every three months which is recommended due to hygienic reasons. With the BB I felt like I was getting voluntarily robbed every time I went into Sephora for a re-purchase. I can get two of these sponges in a double pack at London Durgs for cheaper than one BB.
The RT sponges tend to get small rips (not really rips but it tends to wear away where you would hold it) by the end of a three month period anyways but I don't see this as a downside more like a reminder to get a fresh one and stop the spread of bacteria on my face. I do wash it out with hypoallergenic soap after every use which I feel contributions to the deterioration of the sponge.
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Life Brand Clear Action Fragrance-Free Derma Jel
My HG of all facial cleansers! I have one in the half-bath were I usually get ready in the mornings and one in the other bathroom where I shower. It is a necessity for my dehydrated, sensitive, and oily skin. This cleanser is meant to be Life... +
My HG of all facial cleansers! I have one in the half-bath were I usually get ready in the mornings and one in the other bathroom where I shower. It is a necessity for my dehydrated, sensitive, and oily skin.
This cleanser is meant to be Life Brand (Shoppers DM) interoperation of the Spectro Acne Cleansing Gel.
I had purchased both at the same time to test out which one was better. The clear winner was Life Brand. While they both cleansed effectively and didn't strip the face I felt the Spectro one left I a little bit of a film behind. The film wasn't too bad but the Life Brand left nothing behind making it my favourite.
Another factor as that the Life Brand was significantly cheaper than Spectro. It often goes on sale at Shoppers and you can grab a bottle for around $10. And it lasts such a long time! The bottle is huge at 500ml
No harsh fragrances. Hypoallergenic. Just a simple face wash.
One note though. It will take off light eye makeup but if you are wearing something dramatic you are best doing a double cleanse or removing it with a dedicated eye makeup remover.
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Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation
I purchased this foundation myself in the shade 120 Classic Ivory and it has been an absolute dream to work with and use. As a student alway on the hunt for something that was natural looking and cheap and this foundation fits the bill for me... +
I purchased this foundation myself in the shade 120 Classic Ivory and it has been an absolute dream to work with and use. As a student alway on the hunt for something that was natural looking and cheap and this foundation fits the bill for me.
Shades:
The shade 120 is on the lighter side of light-medium. It isn't too pink nor too yellow which is perfect for my neutral undertone. I think their shade range is pretty okay as well. I know in my area (Vancouver) the drugstore tend to only carry the lighter shades so for darker shades you might want to try an online retailer like well.ca.
Smell:
I think there is a little bit of smell but it dissipates. I'm pretty sure there is no added fragrance but what I am smelling is just how the product smells. It smells sorta like paint pigments? But it is very light and not a turn off at all.
Application:
I used a damp Real Techniques blending sponge which is my favourite way to apply foundations. I often have bad luck brushes and I feel they make for a more unnatural finish. The foundation doesn't cake up as long as you blend well. And it wasn't hard to blend out at all! It blends out really easily.
Coverage:
I would say it is a solid medium coverage that can be built up with more layers as well as sheered down with a lighter hand or a moisturizer. This truly makes this product multipurpose product.
Lasting power:
I powered my T-zone with translucent powder. Only after about 6 hours of wearing this foundation did I get oily enough to warrant a blot. When I do blot with a sheet none of it transfers onto the sheet which as pretty nice. Under my glasses pads it does wear off but I have yet to find a foundation that hasn't done that. By the end of the day it does wear off on my nose but thats because I always am touching it throughout the day.
Final thoughts:
Cheap! Great coverage! Looks natural if you get the right shade. I'd get one shade lighter because it does oxidize slightly.
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