beautyinfinitum
Member Since: January 6, 2012Reviews
Lipidol Overnight Face Oil
(I received this product free to review through ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club.) Once upon a time, I thought face oils were for those with very dry skin. I have combination/oily skin (though gets drier in the winter), and since trying a few... +
(I received this product free to review through ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club.)
Once upon a time, I thought face oils were for those with very dry skin. I have combination/oily skin (though gets drier in the winter), and since trying a few face oils, they have been a become a boon in my skincare routine.
Lipidol's Overnight Face Oil may come in a small (50ml) bottle, but you only need 3-4 drops to cover your face and neck. This is definitely best for night use (as the name implies), as it takes 20+ minutes to sink into skin. Still, it's not heavy-feeling, and the results are great! By morning, my skin is soft, refreshed, and radiant.
I think this is a great oil to try whether you are new to them or not, and it should work for most skintones. You may want to double up on with a night cream if you have very dry skin, but otherwise, Lipidol's Overnight Face Oil is enough to hydrate and revitalize my skin.
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Lipidol Cleansing Face Oil
(I received this product free as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club.) I love using cleansing oils to remove my makeup, and I'm so glad they're catching on at mass markets! Like most cleansing oils, Lipidol's is easy to use: apply to face... +
(I received this product free as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club.)
I love using cleansing oils to remove my makeup, and I'm so glad they're catching on at mass markets! Like most cleansing oils, Lipidol's is easy to use: apply to face, add water to emoliate, massage, and rinse off. It works well at removing all my makeup and makes my skin soft afterwards, with no residue.
The first time I used it, I experienced eye irritation afterwards and blurry vision. I'm pretty sure this was a fluke with me being too rough on my eyes, and possibly makeup getting into them (I had been wearing mascara and eyeliner). The reason I'm still giving Lipidol's Cleansing Face Oil a positive review is because I haven't experienced any issues like that since, though I've also been more gentle around the eye area. This might not be the right product for you if you have very sensitive eyes, and either way, I recommend going slowly and cautiously around the eye area when removing makeup (though I suppose you should always do that with any cleanser).
Overall, Lipidol's Cleansing Face Oil is a great addition to the cleansing oil market and the price of $8.97 is great! I definitely plan on checking out more from the brand!
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Maybelline New York Dream Blender
(I received this product for free as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club.) I really wanted to like the Dream Blender. My preferred method of foundation application is with the Real Technqiues Miracle Sponge, but the former is not very... +
(I received this product for free as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club.)
I really wanted to like the Dream Blender. My preferred method of foundation application is with the Real Technqiues Miracle Sponge, but the former is not very comparable to it. It's a smaller, firmer sponge on a wand, which doesn't become softer with or without water. At first I tried using it like the Miracle Sponge by dabbing it on my face, but that wasn't very effective and ended up kind of hurting! I then followed the instructions of moving it in circles on my cheeks and moving outward on other parts of the face. The results were a bit better, but nowhere near as preferable as what I receive from the Miracle Sponge. I also found it took a lot longer to blend.
I probably could make the Dream Blender work, but it just takes too much time and is too small, in my opinion. I much prefer the softer, larger RT Miracle Sponge. I do like that the Dream Blender has a wand and is pointed to get into smaller areas, but it just didn't work for me.
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Maybelline New York Dream Velvet Foundation
(I received this product free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club) Drugstores have been stepping it up lately in the foundation department! I received the Dream Velvet Foundation in shade 05 Warm Ivory, which is a bit too yellow/dark... +
(I received this product free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club)
Drugstores have been stepping it up lately in the foundation department! I received the Dream Velvet Foundation in shade 05 Warm Ivory, which is a bit too yellow/dark for my skintone, but I like everything else about it. It has a thicker, whipped consistency, and a little goes a long way. While it doesn't entirely cover my pores, it does blur them. The result is a soft and natural matte finish. I consider it medium coverage, but you will definitely need a separate concealer for dark circles.
I really love the results I get from this foundation! It feels almost high-end. While I can make it work, I only wish the lightest shade wasn't so yellow and was even lighter. Hey, Maybelline -- please consider making a lighter shade with less yellow undertones! ;) If you can find a shade that works for you, I definitely recommend trying the Dream Velvet foundation!
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Batiste Dry Shampoo XXL Volume Big & Bouncy
Batiste is my go-to for dry shampoo! I have fine hair and this XXL version helps add some lift and volume to it. It also clears up the oil from my second/third-day hair, though requires rubbing in/brushing to blend in the white tint. I have blonde... +
Batiste is my go-to for dry shampoo! I have fine hair and this XXL version helps add some lift and volume to it. It also clears up the oil from my second/third-day hair, though requires rubbing in/brushing to blend in the white tint. I have blonde hair so the blending process doesn't take too long, but it might be more of a hassle for those with darker hair. Batiste does have darker-tinted dry shampoos though.
I definitely recommend Batiste to everyone, especially now that it can be found in most drugstores!
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Marcelle CC Cream
I love, love Marcelle CC cream for light coverage/summer wear. While it won't cover dark circles or zits, it's great for a light, dewy and radiant look. I have very pale skin and the Fair shade blends in well. My mother, who is in her fifties, uses... +
I love, love Marcelle CC cream for light coverage/summer wear. While it won't cover dark circles or zits, it's great for a light, dewy and radiant look. I have very pale skin and the Fair shade blends in well. My mother, who is in her fifties, uses the Light/Medium shade and it looks wonderful on her! I definitely recommend this to everyone of all ages who wants a light coverage tinted moisturizer. -
Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid
This product has been a miracle in a bottle for me! I'd heard a lot of people raving about Paula's Choice 2% BHA products (there's a cream and a gel along with the liquid), so I bought a trial size of the liquid to give it a shot. My skin often gets... +
This product has been a miracle in a bottle for me! I'd heard a lot of people raving about Paula's Choice 2% BHA products (there's a cream and a gel along with the liquid), so I bought a trial size of the liquid to give it a shot. My skin often gets small white bumps (often on my nose), and the occasional pimple. I saw and felt a difference with my skin after one night of use, and after a few uses, my bumps were gone. My skin is softer and more radiant from this product. I do sometimes get irritation after using it; usually from using it two or three nights in a row, so I've scaled back and now use it every other night.
Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid is definitely a holy grail product for me. The bumps and pimples came back a bit after I finished the trial size and I couldn't wait to get the full-size version, which again has banished and prevented them. There's really been nothing at all like it that I've tried before and I wholly recommend it if you too have bumpy skin, pimples, and/or dull skin!
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Amopé Pedi Perfect Electronic Foot File
**I received this for review for free through ChickAdvisor's Review Club. All opinions are my own** Just what I've been needing! The Amopé is essentially a pumice stone with a motor and handle, and it works sooo much better for me than manually... +
**I received this for review for free through ChickAdvisor's Review Club. All opinions are my own**
Just what I've been needing! The Amopé is essentially a pumice stone with a motor and handle, and it works sooo much better for me than manually using a pumice stone. I have calluses from walking a lot, and using the Amopé for a few minutes on them smooths them right down. At first I was worried I might leave it on one spot too long and it would break down too much skin and cause it to bleed, but in my experience, you don't need to worry about that. It basically files down all the dead skin and I think you would have to have it one spot for a long time for it to break the fresh skin. Also, this won't really do much for loose/cracked skin so you will still need to use a scrub or one of those foot graters to get all that off, but it's EXCELLENT for calluses.
The Amopé is about as loud as a typical electric razor and is powered by 4 double A batteries which are included. It is easy to turn on/off, remove the file, and remove the battery component. It's also easy to hold (the blue base is rubberized) and to clean. The removed skin is turned to powder so you only need to wipe down the file and base with a damp cloth. There is a clear cap to go over the file area, and my only complaint is that it doesn't snap on very securely.
The price is a bit much at $50 for this, but looking on Amazon, similar electronic foot files tend to run about $30-$50. A 2-pack of refill rollers is about $20, and I do plan on buying them when this one has run its course (the unit only comes with one roller). I'm really happy I got to try the Amopé and I definitely recommend it for those with stubborn calluses!
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Vichy Idealia Skin Sleep
*Received for free from ChickAdvisor Review Club. All opinions are my own.* Oooh, this, this I love! It's one of those products where you see results the morning after using it. My skin is so much softer, my pores are less visible, and even my dark... +
*Received for free from ChickAdvisor Review Club. All opinions are my own.* Oooh, this, this I love! It's one of those products where you see results the morning after using it. My skin is so much softer, my pores are less visible, and even my dark circles are lighter after using this. I also love that the cream is pink. ;) It's scented, but it's not overwhelming and doesn't irritate my skin. While a bit spendy, I do think it's completely worth it and I recommend picking it up as your "beauty sleep in a jar." -
Vichy Idealia Life Serum
*Received free from ChickAdvisor Review Club. All opinions are my own.* I do quite enjoy this serum -- it has an opalescence that gives the skin a subtle glow, makes skin soft, and sinks in quickly. I like it under the Skin Sleep by Vichy, but it... +
*Received free from ChickAdvisor Review Club. All opinions are my own.* I do quite enjoy this serum -- it has an opalescence that gives the skin a subtle glow, makes skin soft, and sinks in quickly. I like it under the Skin Sleep by Vichy, but it didn't work well with my regular moisturizer for daytime (it pilled up). Overall though, it's a nice serum and I recommend if you are looking for something from Vichy. I'm just not 100% sold on repurchasing due to the price, and I have tried similarly effective serums in lower price ranges. -
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