ALINDSEYFLOWER
Member Since: March 27, 2014Reviews
Vichy Aqualia Thermal Awakening Eye Balm
I really like this eye cream. The consistency is more of a serum, than an actual thick cream, which I actually prefer. It feels quite luxe when applying it, and I find that a little goes a long way, making it last a long time. I don't know if it... +
I really like this eye cream. The consistency is more of a serum, than an actual thick cream, which I actually prefer. It feels quite luxe when applying it, and I find that a little goes a long way, making it last a long time. I don't know if it really helps the look of puffiness or tired eyes, but I love how it claims to "rebalance water distribution around the eyes," and I do believe it does this. Hours after I apply it, I can see how my eye area looks hydrated. It's nice for night time use, but a little too greasy looking for day time (it doesn't soak in fast). I'll continue to use this for sure, it's an eye balm that definitely stands out to me!
**I received this for free from ChickAdvisor in exchange for a review, but that would never compromise my honesty!
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Vichy Aqualia Thermal Light Cream
This is a really nice moisturizer. Because it said "light," I didn't have high hopes for it giving good moisture, but it really does give good hydration. I used it on top of the Aqualia Thermal Power Serum. I only used this at night before bed, even... +
This is a really nice moisturizer. Because it said "light," I didn't have high hopes for it giving good moisture, but it really does give good hydration. I used it on top of the Aqualia Thermal Power Serum. I only used this at night before bed, even though it says you can use it day and night, because 1) it makes my skin look dewey, but a little too dewy for my liking since I have oily skin. If I used this during the day I could see my face looking like an oil slicked mess, and 2) there's no SPF in it, which is a huge bummer. I love the packaging of Vichy products, they seem so luxe, and the moisturizer itself does seem luxe - I really like the light texture. Only issue other than no SPF, is the scent. Too strong for me - I despise putting overly scented things on my skin, it just feels wrong and I feel like I will break out. All though no break outs as of yet! This is a nice moisturizer overall for all skin types, but I would save it for PM use only unless you have dry skin and add an SPF to it.
**I received this complimentary from ChickAdvisor, but that would never compromise my honesty!
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Vichy Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration Power Serum
This is a nice, light, refreshing serum to go under a moisturizer. It made my skin look dewey and fresh. I love how it contains Hyaluronic Acid because I really think that makes a difference with anti aging and overall appearance of the skin. I... +
This is a nice, light, refreshing serum to go under a moisturizer. It made my skin look dewey and fresh. I love how it contains Hyaluronic Acid because I really think that makes a difference with anti aging and overall appearance of the skin. I would have given it 5 stars but the smell is too fragrant for me ... that's the only issue I find with Vichy products, is the synthetic scents are too strong, making me weary to use this all the time since my skin is very sensitive. However, I haven't had a break out as of yet so fingers crossed it continues to work for me. It says it is suitable for acne-prone, sensitive skin. The packaging is also just beautiful. I love displaying it in my bathroom! -
Adrien Gagnon Decadent Fudge Nutriforme Bars
I liked these bars. They satisfyed my chocolate cravings (which are STRONG) and kept me full. I found them to be a little too heavy, so I often just ate half. My fiance really enjoyed them too, and he often ate one in the afternoon to perk up his... +
I liked these bars. They satisfyed my chocolate cravings (which are STRONG) and kept me full. I found them to be a little too heavy, so I often just ate half. My fiance really enjoyed them too, and he often ate one in the afternoon to perk up his energy levels. The amount of nutrients in them are really impressive - especially the 15g of protein, which is great since I'm vegetarian and find it sometimes hard to get adequate levels of protein. I like these more as an energy bar when you're on the go, rather than a meal replacement, though. I'm more a believer that you can lose weight by eating a healthy diet, and not using things like meal replacements, diet pills, etc. But overall, I really liked them! -
Adrien Gagnon Super Energex
I was nervous to try this because I've tried a lot of these vitamin mixes/energy boosters from health food stores and never enjoy any of them. Unfortunately this didn't do anything for me except make me nauseous. The taste was not good and I diluted... +
I was nervous to try this because I've tried a lot of these vitamin mixes/energy boosters from health food stores and never enjoy any of them. Unfortunately this didn't do anything for me except make me nauseous. The taste was not good and I diluted it in juice. It repeated on me too which just increased my nausea. It gave me a little pep but not for long. I'd rather get energy from healthy food than rely on a mix. It was okay but I would not repurchase.
This was sent to me for review from Chick Advisor but all opinions are my own.
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Simple Micellar Cleansing Water
This is one product that stood out to me from the Simple line. It's actually really great, and the price is too. I do not shy away from wearing a lot of makeup, and this really comes in handy when I'm too lazy (ahem, weekends) to do the whole... +
This is one product that stood out to me from the Simple line. It's actually really great, and the price is too. I do not shy away from wearing a lot of makeup, and this really comes in handy when I'm too lazy (ahem, weekends) to do the whole cleansing, toning, etc. routine. I simply (no pun intended), pour a little on a cotton round then go over my entire face, even my eyes (takes a few cotton pads for my eyes since I love mascara). I then splash my face with water and the makeup just slips right off. My favourite cleansing water has always been Bioderma, which is pretty pricey for a bottle. This is totally comparable - I would recommend.
Note, I was sent this product, but that never compromises my honesty.
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Simple Micellar Make-Up Remover Wipes
Like my last review for Simple products, their line seems to be just that, Simple. Nothing really exciting to write home about. The price is great for makeup wipes; but they're not as wet as I prefer. My all time faves are by Neutrogena. I think... +
Like my last review for Simple products, their line seems to be just that, Simple. Nothing really exciting to write home about. The price is great for makeup wipes; but they're not as wet as I prefer. My all time faves are by Neutrogena. I think these would be great for sensitive skin, although there are a number of ingredients that I have no idea how to pronounce nor know what they are - so that sketches me out. I used these to remove my face makeup - and they were great to refresh after the gym, but they're not strong enough to remove my eye makeup.
Note, I was sent these to review, but that never compromises my honesty.
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Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturizer
This is a very [Simple] daytime moisturizer. Not really anything bad, but not really anything to make it memorable. But for daytime moisturizers, I really expect an SPF in it nowadays. When I got it I was very surprised it didn't have that. Also... +
This is a very [Simple] daytime moisturizer. Not really anything bad, but not really anything to make it memorable. But for daytime moisturizers, I really expect an SPF in it nowadays. When I got it I was very surprised it didn't have that. Also, once the product soaked into my skin, my skin felt really dry, and I have normal/combination skin. I actually felt like I needed to put more moisturizer on my face after using it. Being in my mid-20's and having a huge passion for skincare, this just didn't wow me.
Note, I was sent this product for review but that never compromises my honesty.
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Brookside Dark Chocolate Pomegranate
YUM. If you're a chocolate fanatic like me, and will literally binge on chocolate until you feel sick, try these! I take a salad for lunch and I'm one of those people that needs something sweet after a meal...I just do - don't judge! :P So I put a... +
YUM. If you're a chocolate fanatic like me, and will literally binge on chocolate until you feel sick, try these! I take a salad for lunch and I'm one of those people that needs something sweet after a meal...I just do - don't judge! :P So I put a handful of these in a ziploc bag and have them for dessert - they're SO good but I feel like they're a bit better for me than stuffing my face with like 10 Hershey chocolate bars :) -
Vichy Idealia Life Serum
As I said in my review for the Vichy Idealia Sleep moisturizer, I was unable to use that and the serum due to the fact that my dermatologist has me using a topical cream (Tactuo) for my adult, cystic acne. As such, both products caused immense... +
As I said in my review for the Vichy Idealia Sleep moisturizer, I was unable to use that and the serum due to the fact that my dermatologist has me using a topical cream (Tactuo) for my adult, cystic acne. As such, both products caused immense stinging - to the point I had to remove them. So my mom gladly has been testing these out. Here are her thoughts on the serum:
The Idealia Life Serum is luxurious; both the packaging and scent are lovely. As soon as I put it on it absorbs into my skin and does not feel the least bit greasy. I've noticed I've had a little bit more of a glow as well. The price is high, but most serums usually are. Plus this is sold at Shoppers so you could use your Optimum points as well. As my daughter found, try a sample first if you are using a topical cream for problem skin or if you generally have sensitive skin. Overall my skin is looking plump, smooth and my pores appear a bit smaller. It's a very nice serum!
*Thanks to ChickAdvisor for sending me the Idealia Life Serum and moisturizer to review. My review is 100% honest.
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