xoliana
Member Since: July 31, 2016Reviews
Aveeno Pure Renewal Sulfate Free Shampoo
This is my favourite drugstore shampoo. It's hard for me to find a shampoo that has a fragrance I can actually tolerate, but this one I like, and it's sulfate-free. This has such a thick, creamy formula, it almost feels like applying conditioner... +
This is my favourite drugstore shampoo. It's hard for me to find a shampoo that has a fragrance I can actually tolerate, but this one I like, and it's sulfate-free.
This has such a thick, creamy formula, it almost feels like applying conditioner until it starts to lather. Once it lathers, it REALLY foams up! At first you might feel like you need more because it's not doing anything, but don't add too much, because once it hits the water you're good to go.
This leaves my hair feeling very clean and soft. The smell is very nice, and not too overpowering. I do find that the cap gets really gunky, though, and I have to constantly clean it out. In that respect, it's not the most functional, but it's still a really nice shampoo.
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Aveeno® Daily Moisturizing Lotion
This is a great lotion to use all over the body. It's moisturizing, not too light and not too thick. I find that it leaves my skin feeling moisturized and replenished long after I've applied it, and with continued use, my dry spots clear up pretty... +
This is a great lotion to use all over the body. It's moisturizing, not too light and not too thick. I find that it leaves my skin feeling moisturized and replenished long after I've applied it, and with continued use, my dry spots clear up pretty quickly.
I have sensitive skin and am sensitive to fragrances, so this lotion works well for me. It doesn't make my skin itch or make me break out in a rash, and because it's unscented, I don't have to worry about getting a cough or a headache.
When there's a sale, I always stock up! This is definitely my favourite.
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Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel
I received a deluxe sample of this. I had tried the lotion in my teens, but this was my first time trying the gel. I have sensitive, combination skin. I tend to use light moisturizers during the day because I have an oily T-zone. This is a good... +
I received a deluxe sample of this. I had tried the lotion in my teens, but this was my first time trying the gel.
I have sensitive, combination skin. I tend to use light moisturizers during the day because I have an oily T-zone. This is a good formula because it is a gel, so it's not heavy and it sinks in quickly. I found that it had a bit of a mattifying effect for me.
Knowing that Clinique's products are formulated without perfumes, including the lotion version of this, I was surprised to find that this had a scent to it. If it had been any stronger, it would have bothered me. I'm not entirely sure how to describe it, but it's definitely a bit on the scented side, especially for Clinique.
Because this is more expensive than my usual brand and it has a scent, I wouldn't consider buying the full size at this point. It's a good formula, but if anything I prefer the lotion.
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Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream
I received a sample of this in an order. I had enough to try this product for about a week. I have very dry undereyes, with very dark circles. I didn't notice a difference in my dark circles, but I do think it helped with the dryness. My... +
I received a sample of this in an order. I had enough to try this product for about a week.
I have very dry undereyes, with very dark circles. I didn't notice a difference in my dark circles, but I do think it helped with the dryness. My concealer seemed to go on more smoothly under my eyes than it normally does.
This cream has a very nice consistency. It's not runny, but it's also not overly thick, and it doesn't leave a greasyrresidue. As far as I could tell, it was completely odourless, like many Clinique products are. I have sensitive skin and sensitive eyes, and this product did not irritate me. It felt very soothing on the skin.
I would love to purchase a full size of this, but unfortunately I just don't have the money right now. If it's something you can afford and you're looking for a new eye cream, you might want to check it out.
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Lancôme Paris Juicy Tubes
This was one of the very first high-end beauty products I purchased with my own money. I used to be all about shiny lips, and I coveted these because they looked like they were the be all and end all of lip glosses! My teenage self was not... +
This was one of the very first high-end beauty products I purchased with my own money. I used to be all about shiny lips, and I coveted these because they looked like they were the be all and end all of lip glosses!
My teenage self was not disappointed. The juicy tubes are indeed very juicy, and will make your lips very shiny and glossy. They come in a wide variety of shades, all of which are quite sheer on the lips, as most glosses are. I had a nice red shade. They smell so good, like strawberry candy.
These are very thick, sticky glosses. Some people like that, and I did at the time, but I don't really like that type of formula any more. If you have longer hair, it will easily get stuck in your lips throughout the day, and you'll have to pick it out.
As far as glosses go, these are also quite drying. There are other formulas that feel a lot better and kinder on the lips than these do, but if you're looking for maximum shine, these are still pretty good.
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Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm
These are a great lip product on so many levels! I have sensitive lips and find that many drugstore lip products leave my lips stinging, burning, or feeling tight. These are very comfortable for me to wear, and don't bother me at all throughout... +
These are a great lip product on so many levels! I have sensitive lips and find that many drugstore lip products leave my lips stinging, burning, or feeling tight. These are very comfortable for me to wear, and don't bother me at all throughout the day. They even have a light minty scent and sensation which I find to be quite refreshing.
The colour payout is fantastic with these. It doesn't take much for your lips to be completely covered in whatever shade it is you're applying. The colour also stays very well throughout the day.
The shape of the pencil makes for very easy application. Some products make it hard to get a precise line around the lips, particularly with the cupid's bow area, but this is shaped really well. It's also formulated in such a way that it glides on easily, without drying the lips, but it doesn't bleed outside the lines after wearing it for awhile.
If you like matte lipsticks but don't like how drying they can be, this is a good option for you. These are very hydrating and pigmented, so your lips will look great and feel great too.
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Almay One Coat Mega Volume Mascara
This is isn't just a great drugstore mascara, it's a great mascara -- period. This is called a one coat mascara for a reason. This adds plenty of volume, length, definition, and colour with one coat. It's a great everyday mascara, or if you're... +
This is isn't just a great drugstore mascara, it's a great mascara -- period.
This is called a one coat mascara for a reason. This adds plenty of volume, length, definition, and colour with one coat. It's a great everyday mascara, or if you're looking for something more dramatic, you can definitely build it up and get the look you want. This is a product that you can layer easily, without clumping or flaking.
The wand is very easy to use, and it doesn't hold on to too much excess product that you need to wipe off, like some mascara wands do. Just pull it out of the tube, and you'll be ready to apply. It wears extremely well throughout the day without touch ups, and even though it's not strictly speaking "waterproof", it doesn't smudge easily if your eyes tend to water.
If you need a versatile new mascara and you aren't willing to shell out a bunch of money for one, this is a great option.
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Benefit Cosmetics They're Real! Mascara
After having used two travel sizes of this mascara, I have to say, I don't get what all the hype was about. This mascara has an interesting wand, to say the least. It starts off as a regular wand, and then bubbles out at the tip. The bubble tip... +
After having used two travel sizes of this mascara, I have to say, I don't get what all the hype was about.
This mascara has an interesting wand, to say the least. It starts off as a regular wand, and then bubbles out at the tip. The bubble tip is recommended to be used vertically, to separate and define lashes. That never really worked out for me. It was just awkward, and more often than not it stuck my lashes together. It felt more like a gimmick than anything else.
When using the regular part of the wand to apply the mascara as I normally would, I found that bits of product would cling to the tips of lashes and I'd have to pick it off after the product had dried. For such an expensive, high end mascara, this should not be happening.
After all was said and done and I'd worn the mascara for a full day, it had either flaked or smudged all around my under eye area. Again, for the price, this shouldn't be happening.
There are so many good mascaras out there that are more affordable. I don't see the point in this one. It's average, at best.
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Maybelline New York Great Lash Mascara
This is the first mascara I ever tried. It was the one my mom used to use, so I followed suit and purchased it as well. As a first mascara, I think it does a fine job. It doesn't clump, it separates well, and it gives your lashes a good tint of... +
This is the first mascara I ever tried. It was the one my mom used to use, so I followed suit and purchased it as well.
As a first mascara, I think it does a fine job. It doesn't clump, it separates well, and it gives your lashes a good tint of black. This just kind of enhances your natural lashes without really making them look insane (in a good or a bad way!). It's also a fair price, for someone who's just starting out in makeup.
I've since found many more mascaras which I prefer more than this one, but it is a good starter, and it's also a good staple if you like that natural look. If you're looking for something to give you lots of volume and length, this probably isn't going to be the one you fall in love with.
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COVERGIRL LashBlast Volume Mascara
A friend of mine recommended I try this mascara, when I told her I needed a new one. Mascara is a very personal thing, so what works for some will not work for others, and this one definitely did not work for me. I have never really enjoyed the... +
A friend of mine recommended I try this mascara, when I told her I needed a new one. Mascara is a very personal thing, so what works for some will not work for others, and this one definitely did not work for me.
I have never really enjoyed the plastic/rubber wands for mascaras. I prefer the older style of bristle brushes, as they've always seemed to work better for me, but I went into this with an open mind.
This wand just felt like it was tugging and pulling out my lashes. It clumped them together and physically hurt. It's very rare that I have this experience with mascara, but this one felt horrible, and it was just as bad to get it off.
I don't have brittle lashes at all -- they're long and healthy, so I'm not quite sure what went wrong here. I definitely will not be buying this mascara again, though.
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