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Member Since: May 28, 2014Reviews
NEUTROGENA® Hydro Boost Gel Cream SPF 25 47mL
I have always struggled to wear SPF on my face. My skin is sensitive and has a light-medium olive tone to it. All products containing SPF either cause me to break out, have eczema flare ups, pill and fall off my skin, and/or make me look ashen. I... +
I have always struggled to wear SPF on my face. My skin is sensitive and has a light-medium olive tone to it. All products containing SPF either cause me to break out, have eczema flare ups, pill and fall off my skin, and/or make me look ashen. I had settled for a sunscreen that makes my skin look whitish-grey, but at least it stayed on my face and I didn't get eczema or acne from it. NEUTROGENA Hydro Boost with SPF has changed all that! It doesn't irritate my skin or pill. As long as I don't put on too much, there is no grey cast. I can even apply makeup over it. Bonus is, it's also moisturizing, which is great for my dry skin. It's still quite cold where I live, so I'm using this product on top of another serum and moisturizer.. I expect in the summer I'll be able to wear just this product over my serum, which is great! I am so happy to find a daily moisturizer with SPF that works for me! I will definitely be repurchasing. -
Bakugan Brawl Zone Compact Playset with Special Attack Dragonoid
My kids (6 & 9) love Bakugan, so they were very excited when the new Brawl Zone set arrived. It comes with a two-piece plastic tray (the Brawl Zone) and one spinning Bakugan. There were no directions in the package, so we had to guess how to make... +
My kids (6 & 9) love Bakugan, so they were very excited when the new Brawl Zone set arrived. It comes with a two-piece plastic tray (the Brawl Zone) and one spinning Bakugan. There were no directions in the package, so we had to guess how to make the Bakugan spin. Even after we figured it out, my kids both struggled to make it spin well on their own and I ended up having to do it repeatedly. The other disappointing thing was that there's only one Bakugan in the pack. If you want to use the Brawl Zone for a battle, you need to buy another, separate spinning Bakugan as the regular ones won't work.
The packaging mentioned the Bakugan came apart, but didn't show how, so I had to look it up online. Taking it apart and putting it back together feels dangerous - like the rim is going to snap in two. The kids decided to leave the rim off it and use it as a regular Bakugan. I gave the set two stars because they really liked the style of the Bakugan in the set. The spinning feature and the Brawl Zone itself are unlikely to be used very much, if at all.
- Product received for free from Butterly.com in exchange for an honest review.
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Aveeno® Stress Relief Body Scrub
I am prone to ingrown hairs, so I am always on the lookout for a good scrub to help minimize the situation. My skin is also moderately dry, so moisturizing or non-drying products are preferred. I generally like Aveeno products, so I assumed I would... +
I am prone to ingrown hairs, so I am always on the lookout for a good scrub to help minimize the situation. My skin is also moderately dry, so moisturizing or non-drying products are preferred. I generally like Aveeno products, so I assumed I would also enjoy AVEENO Stress Relief Body Scrub. It felt nice going on my legs - creamy, yet scrubby enough it felt like it would sufficiently remove dead skin cells. The smell wasn't offensive, but I also didn't love it. It is vaguely floral due to the lavender, but it doesn't have that relaxing smell good lavender has. I rubbed it into my skin and then rinsed. The scrubby bits fell off, but my legs still felt covered in something... almost like a water resistant lotion. I figured the residue would rinse off during the rest of my shower. A few minutes later, when I intended to get out of the shower, my legs still felt slimy. I tried to use my dove soap to remove the residue. Still there. I used a glycerine soap and that did the trick - I could feel my skin again. I have never used an in-shower body product that leaves residue like that. I know it's a moisturizing product, but I don't like to leave the shower feeling like my skin is coated in something. Maybe if you have really dry skin this would be of benefit. For my moderately dry skin, however, it was just too much. -
Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Anti-Aging Serum
The first few times I used Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Anti-Aging Serum I was not a fan. It left my skin feeling sticky for hours afterwards. It felt like I was wearing Vaseline all over my face and neck! Additionally, one of the products... +
The first few times I used Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Anti-Aging Serum I was not a fan. It left my skin feeling sticky for hours afterwards. It felt like I was wearing Vaseline all over my face and neck! Additionally, one of the products started coming out about a dozen pumps before the other two, so I felt like I had to waste a lot of product before my first use. After the first few applications, my face felt greasy and I was starting to break out on my forehead. I took a break for a day and then resumed using the serum, but only one pump at a time instead of the recommended two. This made a huge difference! The stickiness lasted less than an hour, my face didn't feel smothered, and my break out subsided. My skin isn't very dry this time of year, so I think two pumps was just more than my skin could absorb. Even with the less than desirable sticky feeling, I kept using the serum because I was seeing results remarkably quickly. The large pores on my nose looked smaller, the fine lines around my eyes softened, and my skin felt younger (bouncy is the best word that comes to mind!) I was shocked that I was seeing results in a week; most serums take months of continuous use. I am excited to see what else happens as I continue using it. The horizontal bands on my neck appear to be softening as well, but it will take more time to know for sure. I still struggle to wear this under makeup (my concealer just won't stay out over the serum), but I plan to keep using it every night and on days I don't wear makeup. If you're looking for quick results from a serum, this is the one! -
Aveeno® Calm + Restore Skin Therapy Balm
My 6 year old frequently gets eczema patches on her face. She has a prescription for a steroid cream for the bad outbreaks but I try and avoid using it for the milder cases. I was using another gentle moisturizer to clear up the mild patches, but... +
My 6 year old frequently gets eczema patches on her face. She has a prescription for a steroid cream for the bad outbreaks but I try and avoid using it for the milder cases. I was using another gentle moisturizer to clear up the mild patches, but that had stopped working lately. The Aveeno sample arrived just in time to try on her current flare up. Each night I washed her face with a gentle cleanser, dried her skin, and applied the Aveeno Skin Therapy Balm. After only three nights the flare up was gone! This took a week with our previous product. I am thoroughly impressed. I plan to continue using the balm on her to help control her eczema. Plus, when I get my usual winter eczema, I can to use it too! -
Aveeno® Calm + Restore Nourishing PHA Exfoliator
I have dry sensitive skin and have always had a love hate relationship with exfoliants. I love that they take off the dead flakey skin revealing glowy fresh skin underneath. I hate that they are abrasive and make my skin red and irritated for... +
I have dry sensitive skin and have always had a love hate relationship with exfoliants. I love that they take off the dead flakey skin revealing glowy fresh skin underneath. I hate that they are abrasive and make my skin red and irritated for several hours after. Aveeno's Nourishing PHA Exfoliator is different than any exfoliating product I've ever used. It's smooth and creamy. In fact, it feels a lot like the high end cleaning milk I use regularly. The difference is, the Aveeno removes the dead skin cells and leaves my fav feeling fresh and soft in a way the cleansing milk never has. There is zero irritation or dryness after use! I will definitely be buying and using Aveeno Nourishing PHA Exfoliator regularly. I'm so excited to finally finally a product that effectively exfoliates my dry skin without causing redness! -
TYLENOL® Ultra Relief
I've suffered from migraines for almost 30 years. I am prescribed a strong NSAID for my migraines; however, it is hard on my stomach so I only take it for the really severe ones. I've been trying to find something easier on the stomach for less... +
I've suffered from migraines for almost 30 years. I am prescribed a strong NSAID for my migraines; however, it is hard on my stomach so I only take it for the really severe ones. I've been trying to find something easier on the stomach for less extreme migraines and now I've found it! Regular Tylenol barely takes the edge off my migraine pain - Tylenol Ultra Relief puts a significant dent in it! My doctor always suggested taking my migraine meds with a caffeinated drink. When I'm stumbling around half blind from my auras, getting a caffeinated drink into my system (and keeping it down through the nausea) is unlikely to happen. Tylenol Ultra Relief gives me the pain killer and the caffeine in one step. I also appreciate the easy to swallow tabs and that the bottle isn't hard to open even with the child proofing. Tylenol Ultra Relief is becoming a permanent part of my migraine survival kit! -
Children's TYLENOL® Liquid Suspension
My 9 year old had a headache the day after a sleepover. Likely too much sugar and sun and not enough sleep! The pain was keeping him awake, so I gave him a dose of grape liquid Tylenol. It worked quickly and he was able to get a great night's sleep... +
My 9 year old had a headache the day after a sleepover. Likely too much sugar and sun and not enough sleep! The pain was keeping him awake, so I gave him a dose of grape liquid Tylenol. It worked quickly and he was able to get a great night's sleep. Bonus? He liked the taste! He usually prefers the chewable tablets because he hates the taste of the liquids. That said, I'm not crazy about it containing dyes, especially for my messy younger child. I prefer dye free liquid medications. In this situation however it was perfect - went down easily and took care of the pain quickly! #gotitfree -
Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief + Gentle Whitening Toothpaste
I have been using a sensitivity toothpaste for the past 10 years. I mostly stuck with basic sensodyne - I don't like the taste, but it works and doesn't make my tongue go numb (a weird reaction I have to other brands). Colgate Sensitive is the first... +
I have been using a sensitivity toothpaste for the past 10 years. I mostly stuck with basic sensodyne - I don't like the taste, but it works and doesn't make my tongue go numb (a weird reaction I have to other brands). Colgate Sensitive is the first sensitive toothpaste I've found that eliminates my sensitivity, is gentle on my tongue, AND tastes good! My mouth feels clean and fresh after. Cold and sweets don't hurt my teeth. The whitening is a bonus as it's lifted some of the tea stains I had on my front teeth. All around this is a win and I am switching permanently to Colgate Sensitive! -
Orange Naturals Magnesium Sleep Support
I have been using quick-dissolve 3mg melatonin on and off for years to help manage stress and hormone induced insomnia. I am used to putting a tablet under my tongue at bedtime and falling asleep in 20-30 min. I tried the Magnesium Sleep Support as... +
I have been using quick-dissolve 3mg melatonin on and off for years to help manage stress and hormone induced insomnia. I am used to putting a tablet under my tongue at bedtime and falling asleep in 20-30 min. I tried the Magnesium Sleep Support as directed, by taking it at bedtime. I tossed and turned for over an hour before it kicked in. I had a great sleep after that, but it was frustrating to not be able to fall asleep as fast as usual. The next time I tried it, I took it ~30min before I went to bed. This worked much better as it started to work approximately 30min after going to bed. However, I planned ahead for this. Remembering to take the sleep support pills ahead of going to bed is not something I'm likely to do. Also, since I often don't know when I'm going to struggle to fall asleep, I'm used to taking the quick-dissolve tabs as needed. If I'm already struggling to sleep, and then take pills that take 1h+ to work, I could miss out on significant amounts of sleep. I plan to use them for times I know I'm going to have trouble sleeping as the quality of sleep I got from them was very refreshing. (I bet it would be great for adjusting to different time zones while traveling!) Other times, I will stick with my quick-dissolve. -
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