youseeivan
Member Since: March 19, 2015Reviews
St. Ives® Shower Foam Coconut & Orchid
For reference for a similar product on the market, I have used a full can of the Olay Foaming Whip Body Wash, and would recommend the St. Ives over the Olay. St. Ives shower foam comes in a large bottle so good value for a drugstore product. I don't... +
For reference for a similar product on the market, I have used a full can of the Olay Foaming Whip Body Wash, and would recommend the St. Ives over the Olay. St. Ives shower foam comes in a large bottle so good value for a drugstore product. I don't like how strongly scented it is -- scent is important to me in my body products and while I don't mind strong scents this one was over the top. I might also be biased because I dislike coconut scents and I received the coconut & orchid variety for testing. Foam itself is smooth and velvety, rich and thick, swipes away cleanly and passes over skin easily. Feels more rich than the Olay. Packaging seems recyclable, sturdy, and mold resistant. I like shower foams because they seem to have more density and presence than most shower gels. I would consider purchasing this line in other scents if I liked them. -
Clean & Clear Acne Triple Clear Clay Mask
#gotitfree from ChickAdvisor. Thank you! I used this clay mask once in a particularly skin troubled week: I had been working odd hours, getting to bed late, imbibing in alcohol and fatty salty foods. So I could have been feeling a lot better about... +
#gotitfree from ChickAdvisor. Thank you! I used this clay mask once in a particularly skin troubled week: I had been working odd hours, getting to bed late, imbibing in alcohol and fatty salty foods. So I could have been feeling a lot better about my skin. I had a couple tiny zits and rough patches on my skin. It felt a little dirty and I could use some deep hydration. I used this mask in the morning before I showered, that's how I like to use my clay masks because then it is easy to get off.
Applying it was very easy. It was runny but not too liquidy that it wouldn't apply enough. Very easy to work with to get where I wanted and have it stay put! All stars in that regard. Packaging is simple and sturdy. I like tub formats bc you can get every bit of product out. It dried down under 15 min, I wasn't waiting too long. When dried it didn't feel overly painful and stiff like GlamGlow mud masks do, or too dry and stiff like other clay masks I've used do. It was very comfortable for a clay mask. It washed off easily with water, little to no residue, and I cleansed the rest off with my Foreo. It felt pretty good.
Did the product help with my troubled skin? I think so. It has a place in my SOS skin saving routine when used in conjunction with my acids, exfoliators, and facial oils. This is a pretty good product and I'm glad that I got sent this mask for review because I'm not a fan of Clean&Clear;given my experience and opinion with their products and marketing in the past, but this is helping me think that *maaaaybe* they put out decent products. So I am more open to buying their products in the future after having tried this mask.
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Nude by Nature Perfecting Primer
Tacky, thick texture that applies easily. Sits well under and atop makeup. Can't say that it does a great job extending the wear of makeup as my top notch foundation does well in that department, but this primer serves as a good base. However its... +
Tacky, thick texture that applies easily. Sits well under and atop makeup. Can't say that it does a great job extending the wear of makeup as my top notch foundation does well in that department, but this primer serves as a good base. However its texture is tacky so it might not suit all foundations namely powder or gel. But it does alright for my favorite foundation. I wouldn't purchase the full size as it doesn't wow me or do much else besides hydrate lightly and cool the skin (doesn't smooth texture or hide pores). I like how easy to use it is! And the scent is nice. This seems like a promising makeup line. It was a good quality primer especially for the price. It is similar to a Milani primer but better quality. -
Caudalie Lip Conditioner
It's nice that it comes in a tube packaging that you roll up to reveal more balm. The balm is very soft and mushy and breaks easily. It's also impossible to reshape it and put it back together. Booo. It's not moisturizing or hydrating. I tested... +
It's nice that it comes in a tube packaging that you roll up to reveal more balm.
The balm is very soft and mushy and breaks easily. It's also impossible to reshape it and put it back together. Booo.
It's not moisturizing or hydrating. I tested this for a week during the midst of Canadian winter, solely using this balm, and it was not able to hydrate my lips. In fact, they got drier and even more chapped. Uhh??? I drink plenty of water and hydrate my skin otherwise. So this lip balm was a failure.
It has a scent and taste, which aren't particularly pleasant, but not terribly unpleasant either.
There are other balms that you can get at that price point and that are more effective.
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Milani Prime Perfection Face Primer Hydrating + Pore-Minimizing
Hydrating? Not at all. Pore-minimizing? I wish! This primer doesn't live up to its claims but I'll tell you what it does do. The only thing this primer is good for, is making your makeup adhere longer. It smells terrible, like paint, and it... +
Hydrating? Not at all.
Pore-minimizing? I wish!
This primer doesn't live up to its claims but I'll tell you what it does do. The only thing this primer is good for, is making your makeup adhere longer. It smells terrible, like paint, and it applies very streakily. After handling this primer with my fingers I have to go wash my hands because they feel sticky. But the tackiness of this primer is what helps makeup adhere better. I would not recommend this, you can find better things at the drugstore for your money.
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Sephora Beauty Amplifier Set and Refresh Spray
The pump mechanism doesn't spray the most evenly but it does spray a fine enough, even enough mist. The droplets that do get on your face are minimal. The pump sprays with enough force to properly apply. It feels cooling and refreshing, although it... +
The pump mechanism doesn't spray the most evenly but it does spray a fine enough, even enough mist. The droplets that do get on your face are minimal. The pump sprays with enough force to properly apply.
It feels cooling and refreshing, although it is not hydrating.
I've always been skeptical of fixing sprays until I started using the Sephora Collection spray. It tops my Urban Decay All Nighter, which I have my doubts about. With the Sephora Collection spray, my makeup looks perfect for noticeably longer -- and that is saying a lot when you are running about the ins and outs of a restaurant!
The best way to use this product is to liberally apply it to get enough of the spray in there to lock everything in. Your face will not feel sopping wet with this, thankfully.
This spray has more value for your money compared to other sprays sold at Sephora.
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NIVEA Lip Butter in Vanilla & Macadamia
Very strongly scented, flavored as vanilla & macadamia as well! Artificial smelling and tasting. Easy to apply with my finger on the go. Greasy upon application but doesn't slip too much. Wears for a decent amount of time. As for deep moisturization... +
Very strongly scented, flavored as vanilla & macadamia as well! Artificial smelling and tasting.
Easy to apply with my finger on the go. Greasy upon application but doesn't slip too much. Wears for a decent amount of time.
As for deep moisturization and hydration? This lip balm is ineffective. Taking a look at the ingredients, there are not enough penetrating ingredients. I don't use this lip balm if my lips need saving. I only use it if I want a little pick me up to perk myself up. I feel like this balm might even irritate my lips and cause them to chap more... Have been using for months and it didn't get me through the harsh, cold Canadian winters.
Packaging -- tin closes easily and securely. Easy to carry around.
Big jar for drugstore prices, I suppose.
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Oral-B Pro-Health Compact Clean toothbrush
Very soft bristles. Gentle against your gums and teeth. But doesn't clean very well. Only cleans some surfaces of the teeth, does not get all of them, not thoroughly at least. Would be good for cleaning dentures or other removable parts that allow... +
Very soft bristles. Gentle against your gums and teeth. But doesn't clean very well. Only cleans some surfaces of the teeth, does not get all of them, not thoroughly at least. Would be good for cleaning dentures or other removable parts that allow for access to all areas. Handle is a little bit short for comfort. Does not get in hard to reach areas or flosses. -
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