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Member Since: January 16, 2020Reviews
Grown Alchemist Instant Smoothing Serum
I received this serum from Grown Alchemist and used it every morning for a little over a week. The serum is super slippy, easy to apply with little to no scent at all. It dries down a little tacky but doesn't bother me once I apply moisturizer on... +
I received this serum from Grown Alchemist and used it every morning for a little over a week. The serum is super slippy, easy to apply with little to no scent at all. It dries down a little tacky but doesn't bother me once I apply moisturizer on top. I noticed my fine lines were a little smoothed out, my skin felt hydrated and looked very radiant after using it. It even works well with other serums and under make up. Definitely recommend this for someone looking to get an ultra powerful hyaluronic acid. It is a little pricey considering there's cheaper alternatives but this is a version that packs more punch than others.
- Product received for free from Grown Alchemist in exchange for an honest review.
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Urban Decay Face Bond Waterproof Foundation
I received this Face Bond Waterproof Foundation in shade 3 Fair Warm from @urbandecaycosmetics and @thisisbutterly to try. Boasting 3% niacinamide, it's advertised that it was clinically tested to improve the skins texture after 4 weeks (I only wore... +
I received this Face Bond Waterproof Foundation in shade 3 Fair Warm from @urbandecaycosmetics and @thisisbutterly to try. Boasting 3% niacinamide, it's advertised that it was clinically tested to improve the skins texture after 4 weeks (I only wore this for a little over a week straight).
The shade I received was too light and the wrong undertone (I am pretty sure I chose wrong 🤣 So that's my bad), but I made it work with some bronzer and blush.
I think the packaging is very cute, it's nice that it's a squeeze bottle but I imagine when there's little product left, it'll be difficult to balance it upside down to get all the product out. The needle nose dispenser is really unique as it prevents too much product from coming out and getting messy. The self setting formula was nice but I still added powder to the spots I normally crease (forehead, under eyes, sides of nose).
The lightweight formula applied easily with both sponge and brush, and you could build up the coverage for sure. But I found that the product emphasized my dry textures and clung to any dry patches I had which was disappointing, even with good moisturizer or primer. On my good areas though I found it wore very nicely through the day, still looking like skin so this might be best for those with oily skin (I have combo skin). This foundation wasn't for me, sadly ☹️ But I will keep trying it maybe another week to see if the niacinamide actually helps.
- Product received for free from Urban Decay Canada in exchange for an honest review.
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YSL LOVESHINE LIPSTICK
I was generously gifted these @yslbeauty Loveshine Lip Oil lippes through @thisisbutterly in shades 44 Nude Lavalliere (pretty nude pink, a little too light for my natural lip color) and 150 Nude Lingerie (a warm nude pink with some... +
I was generously gifted these @yslbeauty Loveshine Lip Oil lippes through @thisisbutterly in shades 44 Nude Lavalliere (pretty nude pink, a little too light for my natural lip color) and 150 Nude Lingerie (a warm nude pink with some shimmer)
These are lip oil lipsticks hybrids, supposed to have the buildable creamy pigment of a lipstick and the hydrating benefits of a lip oil for up to 24h hydration.
I will say that these lipsticks are very soft and slippy upon application, and they have a lovely melon scent to them. Made my lips definitely feel hydrated and there was a good amount of colour payoff. The packaging is always so beautiful and so luxe, I'm a sucker for pretty packaging.
I found that if I swiped too much, the color got streaky. Also if there was any dry spots on my lips, the product would cling to it and get kind of gross. So I had to make sure my lips were well exfoliated and hydrated beforehand.
These are not a cheap buy, retailing for $61 each, probably paying more for the name and packaging, but the product itself is very lovely and makes me feel fancy!
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AVEENO® Eczema Care Itch Relief Balm, Fragrance Free
I received this through Butterly and have been using it every day for a about a week now. It's a super thick cream, has very little fragrance to it and is easy enough to apply. I have some dry eczema patches on my abdomen and my arms, probably from... +
I received this through Butterly and have been using it every day for a about a week now. It's a super thick cream, has very little fragrance to it and is easy enough to apply. I have some dry eczema patches on my abdomen and my arms, probably from the weather or diet, and this cream has helped so much. I also have a toddler who has super bad eczema patches on his arms and thighs. I especially apply this cream to the affected areas after a bath, and have noticed a significant improvement in all the patches, and has definitely calmed how itchy they are. So glad this cream works, as we've been struggling to find something to combat the itching. -
PanOxyl PM Balancing Renewal Moisturizer
I have combination skin with active acne at the moment and used this every evening for about a week. This is a nice light texture and spreads very easily, a little goes a long way. It has a light scent which I don't mind and it does go away after a... +
I have combination skin with active acne at the moment and used this every evening for about a week. This is a nice light texture and spreads very easily, a little goes a long way. It has a light scent which I don't mind and it does go away after a while. I found it helped calm my acne by the morning but I do wish it was a little more moisturizing because paired with the cleanser which was very drying, this moisturizer was kind of lacking. I love that this has niacinamide and a lot of other good ingredients. Might be a good moisturizer if you're super oily!
- Product received for free from Crown Labs (Canada) in exchange for an honest review.
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PanOxyl Oil Control Moisturizer
I have combination skin with active acne right now and used this every morning for about a week. I like that it has SPF which helps with preventing any acne and scars from darkening. The product is really thick, has a heavy fragrance that does go... +
I have combination skin with active acne right now and used this every morning for about a week. I like that it has SPF which helps with preventing any acne and scars from darkening. The product is really thick, has a heavy fragrance that does go away eventually, but for some reason I find the moisturizer gritty. I tried shaking the tube lots, tried to soften it between the fingers before applying on the face, but there's still an odd grit. It's a little uncomfortable upon application and makes my skin feel a bit textured. It leaves a very slight white cast to the skin which isn't terrible and is to be expected with a mineral sunscreen. I will say that it does dry down well (need to use a lot to cover the face as I found it doesn't spread well) and does keep my excess oils at bay. The grittiness is what bothers me the most, and can look odd under make up, and is the reason why I do not recommend using this moisturizer.
- Product received for free from Crown Labs (Canada) in exchange for an honest review.
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PanOxyl Clarifying Exfoliant
I have combination skin, suffering from some active acne right now and used this once a day (evening) for about a week. I like that it's a leave on formula so it'll keep working throughout the day, and it's easy enough to apply with or without a... +
I have combination skin, suffering from some active acne right now and used this once a day (evening) for about a week. I like that it's a leave on formula so it'll keep working throughout the day, and it's easy enough to apply with or without a cotton pad. There is a slight scent to the product but thankfully it doesn't linger on the skin. Combined with a good moisturizer, I didn't find this dry out my skin and did well to combat my acne. Definitely would recommend.
- Product received for free from Crown Labs (Canada) in exchange for an honest review.
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PanOxyl Acne Wash – 4% Benzoyl Peroxide Cream
I received this cleanser through Butterly and I used this wash once a day for about a week (I have combination skin) and found that it dried out my skin a little too much. It's not a bad wash, and it did help with my active acne, but might be better... +
I received this cleanser through Butterly and I used this wash once a day for about a week (I have combination skin) and found that it dried out my skin a little too much. It's not a bad wash, and it did help with my active acne, but might be better to use less often (maybe every other day) if you don't want to overly dry out the skin. Lathered up very well, and feels like it does remove all the dirt off my skin.
- Product received for free from Crown Labs (Canada) in exchange for an honest review.
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YSL Lashclash Mascara
Love love love this! I have stick straight Asian lashes that are difficult to curl and keep lifted, AND most mascaras will run on my after a few hours. This YSL Lashclash in the waterproof is AMAZING. It separates all my lashes, holds the curl all... +
Love love love this! I have stick straight Asian lashes that are difficult to curl and keep lifted, AND most mascaras will run on my after a few hours. This YSL Lashclash in the waterproof is AMAZING. It separates all my lashes, holds the curl all day, does not budge, AND gives me amazing length and volume. I've tried many mascaras, both drugstore and high end, and there are very few that work as well as this! It's pricy but it's so worth it. I used this everyday for over a week and am so impressed! -
Grown Alchemist Skin Defense Primer
I really liked this primer! It applied easily and I was able to spread it with just my finger tips no problem. It feels very slippy and silicone like, which really did smooth out the surface of my skin and blur my pores. It has a light almost lemony... +
I really liked this primer! It applied easily and I was able to spread it with just my finger tips no problem. It feels very slippy and silicone like, which really did smooth out the surface of my skin and blur my pores. It has a light almost lemony skincare like scent that went away after application. It did make my skin feel hydrated throughout the day, and my make up did settle nice on top. It didn't enhance any of my textures or fine lines, and even wearing it alone it was nice. Very light weight, but I don't think it does well for an all day 12+ hr wear. Packaging is nice, in an aluminum tube with a plastic cap. I did find that the product dried and would flake around the opening of the top, which didn't affect my application, I just removed the little bits first. I'm a bit oily and had to set with powder afterwards still.
- Product received for free from Grown Alchemist in exchange for an honest review.
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