beautyfrombelow
Member Since: March 17, 2017Reviews
Smashbox Photo Finish Oil Free Foundation Primer Pore Minimizing
This primer (purple - pore minimizing) is the only primer in Smashbox’s lineup that doesn’t have a silicone (to my knowledge), which is why I purchased it. I love this primer because not only does it fill in any pores and fine lines, but the... +
This primer (purple - pore minimizing) is the only primer in Smashbox’s lineup that doesn’t have a silicone (to my knowledge), which is why I purchased it.
I love this primer because not only does it fill in any pores and fine lines, but the purple brightens your tone as well. Really great if you have sallow looking skin. I also find my makeup stays on longer and because this doesn’t have silicone it doesn’t cause a breakout or feel slippery mid day.
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Febreze Car Vent Clips Freshener in Linen & Sky
When you have a kid who treats your car like a trash can, one of these is a must. I also have a dog who likes to get muddy and wet and then jump in the back of my car and stink it up, but with the febreeze clips my car is always smelling fresh and... +
When you have a kid who treats your car like a trash can, one of these is a must. I also have a dog who likes to get muddy and wet and then jump in the back of my car and stink it up, but with the febreeze clips my car is always smelling fresh and I ALWAYS get compliments on how good my car smells. Bonus! -
Benefit Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel
If I didn’t already have a bunch of brow products, I would buy the full size of Brow Wiz. I really enjoyed the sample I got in a Sephora promotion and found it so easy to use. I plan on buying it a little bit down the line when I run out of what... +
If I didn’t already have a bunch of brow products, I would buy the full size of Brow Wiz. I really enjoyed the sample I got in a Sephora promotion and found it so easy to use. I plan on buying it a little bit down the line when I run out of what I’m already using. -
Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal
I’ve always found the crest strips to be so yucky and messy and these are no different. From the feeling of them on my teeth, to the taste, to how they move around...they just have always let me down when I go to try them again. They also leave... +
I’ve always found the crest strips to be so yucky and messy and these are no different. From the feeling of them on my teeth, to the taste, to how they move around...they just have always let me down when I go to try them again. They also leave me with sensitivity. I much prefer using the crest whitening mouthwash which uses the same “technology” as the white strips, but is much more tolerable. -
Batiste Dry Shampoo Original Clean & Classic
Batiste is one of the best dry shampoos on the market and I’m fairly certain that’s common knowledge amongst women. I love how it comes in different scents. It also comes in different varieties like thickening and such. I always have a big one... +
Batiste is one of the best dry shampoos on the market and I’m fairly certain that’s common knowledge amongst women. I love how it comes in different scents. It also comes in different varieties like thickening and such. I always have a big one at home and a small one in my purse. -
Breathe Right Nasal Strips
I like to keep a few of these laying around for when my nose gets stuffy and I can’t breathe. I find it really helps open the nasal passages up and assists me in getting a better night sleep. They can be a bit odd feeling and bit annoying if you... +
I like to keep a few of these laying around for when my nose gets stuffy and I can’t breathe. I find it really helps open the nasal passages up and assists me in getting a better night sleep. They can be a bit odd feeling and bit annoying if you don’t put them on properly. If you mess it up, good luck getting it to stick down again. Make sure you wipe the outside of
Your nose so the adhesive sticks better...if you just put cream on it won’t stick very well.
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Aveeno Eczema Care Itch Relief Balm
It took me quite a while and several applications on not just myself, but my husband and daughter as well. The following review is based on all of our opinions on the product. I would like to thank ChickAdvisor and Aveeno for allowing me to review... +
It took me quite a while and several applications on not just myself, but my husband and daughter as well. The following review is based on all of our opinions on the product. I would like to thank ChickAdvisor and Aveeno for allowing me to review this product, free of charge.
To give a background on my family’s need for a product such as Aveeno’s Ezcema Itch Relief Cream ...
Me: Currently taking Accutane low dose for hormonal acne. Skin is very dry. I also have both ezcema and psoriasis.
Daughter: 5yrs old, has very dry skin and keratosis pilaris. She also suffers from ezcema on her hands and feet.
Husband: Doesn’t take care of his skin and is always coming to me when his skin is literally falling off lol
Needless to say, we had lots of use for this product. These are the quick points of our trial;
-Very moisturizing and gentle, nobody reacted to it
- Was very thick and didn’t really absorb into the skin. You were left with it just sitting on your skin and seeing as we have pets, it was a recipe for hair stuck all over
- Stuck to clothes ... felt greasy
- It WAS effective at relieving the itch associated with ezcema and dry skin
- Sadly, nobody saw a difference in their eczema
Overall, I don’t think we would purchase this cream again. I just don’t think it worked for us. I have repurposed it as a hand and foot cream, and I find it absolutely perfect for that. I would probably purchase it if it came in a smaller, purse friendly squeeze tube to be used for this purpose. TIP: if you’re like me and wash your hands a billion times a day and get painfully dry hands, this cream is amazing for that!
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St. Ives® Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub
I never understood why women like this exfoliater. It’s way too rough and abrasive and it ends up creating micro-trauma on your face. Do yourself a huge favour and invest in a finer, more smooth exfoliant (or even a chemical exfoliant). If you... +
I never understood why women like this exfoliater. It’s way too rough and abrasive and it ends up creating micro-trauma on your face. Do yourself a huge favour and invest in a finer, more smooth exfoliant (or even a chemical exfoliant). If you have the money to spare, I highly recommend Dr Brandt Microdermabrasion scrub or the pores no more scrub - both have very fine crystals to help remove the dead skin (instead of just scratching your face like this apricot scrub) and they use chemical exfoliants too. If you’re looking for a more natural product that is also fairly priced, I recommend going to LUSH and getting the Cup O Coffee or Angels on Bare Skin. Cup O Coffee has larger exfoliaters (coffee grIndia) but they are smooth. -
M.A.C Prep + Prime Fix + Makeup Setting Spray
I recently purchased my first bottle of MAC’s Prime + Prep Fix + Setting Spray and I am in LOVE! It turns your full face of makeup back to looking like skin and makes it stay in place all day. It has a cool cucumber scent and feels refreshing on... +
I recently purchased my first bottle of MAC’s Prime + Prep Fix + Setting Spray and I am in LOVE! It turns your full face of makeup back to looking like skin and makes it stay in place all day. It has a cool cucumber scent and feels refreshing on your face. It also has caffeine in it so it helps to perk up the skin, whether it’s mid day or night.
The price is a bit steep, but when I compare it to the smashbox primer spray and the elf spray, I can justify the cost since it outperforms them. If I were on a budget, I would probably go with the elf spray, only because I find the smashbox one leaves you feeling a little tacky / sticky afterwards. You don’t get that feeling with the MAC spray at all.
I highly recommend this to every girl who wears makeup!
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Dairy Queen Blizzard Cakes
A birthday just isn’t a birthday without a DQ cake. They are so delicious and perfect, I wish it was my birthday every day. The middle part, the chocolate crunch, is hands down the best part. I’m convinced they put some kind of addictive drug... +
A birthday just isn’t a birthday without a DQ cake. They are so delicious and perfect, I wish it was my birthday every day. The middle part, the chocolate crunch, is hands down the best part. I’m convinced they put some kind of addictive drug in there -
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