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Pantene Pro-V Aqua Light Conditioning Shake
I received this as part of the Chickadvisor product review panel. To be honest, I didn't care for the product and it didn't do anything for my hair. I have fine straight hair that goes past my shoulders that is not chemically treated. I was... +
I received this as part of the Chickadvisor product review panel.
To be honest, I didn't care for the product and it didn't do anything for my hair. I have fine straight hair that goes past my shoulders that is not chemically treated. I was excited about the idea of a heat protectant/conditioning spray in one but it did not live up to that. I did trials of the new Pantene Aqua Light line with just the shampoo and conditioner alone versus the shampoo and conditioner plus the spray over a 2-week period.
Absolutely no difference in my hair's appearance or manageability. The spray design also makes it hard to distribute in your hair evenly. I was also not a fan of the shaking... Sure, it's fun, but if there's that much separation in the bottle, I'm pretty sure it's separating on my hair as well. The scent is nice though.
It is definitely skippable in my books and I don't plan to continue using it now that the trial is over.
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Pantene Pro-V Aqua Light Conditioner
I received this as part of the Chickadvisor product review club. As mentioned in my review of the shampoo, I always had issues with Pantene's original formulations being super heavy and causing buildup. The shampoo from the Aqua Light line is... +
I received this as part of the Chickadvisor product review club. As mentioned in my review of the shampoo, I always had issues with Pantene's original formulations being super heavy and causing buildup.
The shampoo from the Aqua Light line is great; the conditioner is average. I agree that it's pretty light so if your hair is unprocessed like mine, it should work fine. I suspect it will not be enough if you have any damage or for the dry winter months.
The scent is nice and the products used as a system worked nicely for me but it's definitely not the most moisturizing. I liked the shampoo better than the conditioner.
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Pantene Pro-V Aqua Light Shampoo
I received this product as part of Chickadvisor's product review club. I've always loved the hair models in the Pantene commercials but the original formulations never worked for me since they had so much buildup with repeated use. I have fine... +
I received this product as part of Chickadvisor's product review club.
I've always loved the hair models in the Pantene commercials but the original formulations never worked for me since they had so much buildup with repeated use.
I have fine straight hair that goes super flat, especially since my hair is longer than shoulder length. This is a great shampoo for flat hair. I love the scent and the clear shampoo gives the impression of light and airy. This impression translates into real life benefits for me. My hair stayed clean with every other day washing. My hair wasn't weighed down and felt clean, but not stripped.
Nice suds and scent. I got a spontaneous compliment on my hair shortly after switching over, so that's a great endorsement! I would buy this once I run out.
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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
I'm always surprised by how well this cleanser is rated... I have family and friends who use it and swear by it, so when I had the opportunity to use theirs continously for a couple of weeks, I thought I would give it a go. It's definitely gentle... +
I'm always surprised by how well this cleanser is rated... I have family and friends who use it and swear by it, so when I had the opportunity to use theirs continously for a couple of weeks, I thought I would give it a go.
It's definitely gentle and non-irritating, but the problem is that it doens't clean that well! My makeup did not wash off well, even after a couple of washes. Definitely not able to remove eye makeup either. My combination skin remained about the same with a few small breakouts, but that's its usual style so I don't think it made it worse. I also find the consistency a bit thin and I like my cleansers to suds up a bit too.
Personally I don't get the hype, but I suppose if you have sensitive skin and do not wear makeup, this would be a good cleanser to try. I'll stick with my usual Philosophy for now.
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Dove White Beauty Bar
I was happy to get to try this as part of the Product Review Club! I normally use both body wash and bar soap depending on the season, convenience, and how dry/oily my skin is feeling. I was excited to try this as I tend to use bar soaps after... +
I was happy to get to try this as part of the Product Review Club!
I normally use both body wash and bar soap depending on the season, convenience, and how dry/oily my skin is feeling. I was excited to try this as I tend to use bar soaps after working out or when I'm feeling oily to try and wash away the residue that I can get with some body washes. I was hoping this would be a balance - a bar soap that does not strip too much, but offers some of the moisturization/protection that a body wash does,
I like the light scent - feminine but not overpowering once you rinse it off. Smells nice as you're showering. I do find that it leaves a light residue, similar to some of the cream-style body washes (like Olay). It probably gives some more moisture protection but I found that I still needed to use moisturizer afterwards. I don't know if this would cause me to break out in oilier areas like my back with prolonged use, but so far no major issues.
Overall, it's a less drying soap and would be a good balance between the different benefits of bar soaps versus body washes.
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Coppertone Sport Continuous Spray Sunscreen SPF 30
My husband loves the spray type of sunscreens and we buy this one quite regularly for sports and the beach. I like the ease of use for the spray and I haven't had any issues with coverage or burning personally, but my husband has found the... +
My husband loves the spray type of sunscreens and we buy this one quite regularly for sports and the beach. I like the ease of use for the spray and I haven't had any issues with coverage or burning personally, but my husband has found the application a bit inconsistent. Sometimes there's a streak of red on his leg or back where we apparently missed an area. It's really easy to miss with a spray, and less so with a lotion since you're physically rubbing it in.
I also find the cost is a lot higher... the sprays run out a lot more quickly than the cream/lotion style, even though I think we're getting less coverage with the spray. We end up using up a bottle every 4 days with this aerosol spray, but get a month of use with the lotion style.
Pros: convenience, no sticky/goopy application
Cons: Runs out a lot more quickly, easier to miss areas with a spray, cost
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Coppertone Oil Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 45
I'm not a fan of this sunscreen. This was one of the first oil free sunscreens to come on the market years ago and it's still around. I used to try to use it on my face and it's terrible there in spite of being "oil free." It's quite heavy and... +
I'm not a fan of this sunscreen.
This was one of the first oil free sunscreens to come on the market years ago and it's still around. I used to try to use it on my face and it's terrible there in spite of being "oil free." It's quite heavy and leaves your skin too shiny, and it's not a good base for applying makeup over it. I personally thought it made my breakouts on my face worse. I've stopped buying this one since better products have come on the market. If in a bind, I will use this on my arms and legs, but nowhere else on my face or body.
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M.A.C Lustre Lipstick
I love MAC lipsticks - there's a hige variety of colours and textures so there should be something to suit everyone's taste! For me, the Lustres are my one of my favorite MAC finishes. They're a nice smooth creamy texture and don't dry out my... +
I love MAC lipsticks - there's a hige variety of colours and textures so there should be something to suit everyone's taste!
For me, the Lustres are my one of my favorite MAC finishes. They're a nice smooth creamy texture and don't dry out my lips. I like to still wear a layer of lip balm underneath. Staying power is decent for a lipstick of this type and they're great for the workplace to give a natural but professional finish. Touch and Hug Me are my staples from the Lustre collection... have been wearing these for years!
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Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey
I hate to be a nay-sayer for one of the most highly recommended lip products, but I totally don't think this is a universally flattering colour. Clinique promotes it that way, but I've tried this off and on since high school, and I sitll don't like... +
I hate to be a nay-sayer for one of the most highly recommended lip products, but I totally don't think this is a universally flattering colour. Clinique promotes it that way, but I've tried this off and on since high school, and I sitll don't like how it looks on me 10 years later.
The packaging is pretty and I like the texture. However, I don't find this adds a long lasting enough color and it doesn't offer the nice shine of a gloss. I guess that's why it's called "almost lipstick", but I don't really get the point - I either want the rich creaminess of a lipstick, or I want the glossy look. This weird in-between product just doesn't have a place in my wardrobe. The black honey color also looks strange on my Asian skin tone. It's not flattering even though I normally can pull off berry and wine colors well.
Thankfully my mother likes it so she gets to benefit from my off-an-on attempts with this color over the years!
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NARS Duo Eyeshadow
NARS is one of my favorite brands for makeup and the eye shadows are no exception. I don't wear a lot of eye makeup, but when I do, I like things to stay put and I hate shadows that are too powdery or flakey, and I hate it when there's simply not... +
NARS is one of my favorite brands for makeup and the eye shadows are no exception. I don't wear a lot of eye makeup, but when I do, I like things to stay put and I hate shadows that are too powdery or flakey, and I hate it when there's simply not enough colour.
Thankfully, NARS shadows address all these common problems. I don't need a primer with these shadows and the colors are very rich and apply with the intensity of a cream shadow for me. I love the duos... there's some lovely neutrals, but I think the standouts here are the contrasting palettes which are unique. The colors look vibrant in the case and go on that way. Highly recommended!
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