beautyloveca
Member Since: October 22, 2014Reviews
Maybelline New York Dream Brightening Creamy Concealer
Unfortunately, this concealer didn't really work for my skin. Stick concealers, I think, can be tricky for those of us who do struggle with texture and fine lines on the skin, and for me it's really the texture of this concealer that doesn't really... +
Unfortunately, this concealer didn't really work for my skin. Stick concealers, I think, can be tricky for those of us who do struggle with texture and fine lines on the skin, and for me it's really the texture of this concealer that doesn't really work for me. I think this concealer has really good coverage, but unfortunately on my skin it settled into my fine lines and really clung to dry spots and texture to make them stand out more. I think this product could be a good option for someone with teenage or early adult skin that might be a little more oily and less prone to creasing, but for me it just didn't work unfortunately. That said, I still think Maybelline has some of the best concealers in the drugstore!
*I received this product free for review as part of the Chickadvisor Product Review Club.
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Maybelline New York Dream Cushion Fresh Face Liquid Foundation
This is definitely my favorite cushion foundation that I've tried thus far. Where I've found in the past that cushion foundations can tend to be a little bit too dewy and sheer for my taste, I feel like this really easily gives me a solid medium... +
This is definitely my favorite cushion foundation that I've tried thus far. Where I've found in the past that cushion foundations can tend to be a little bit too dewy and sheer for my taste, I feel like this really easily gives me a solid medium coverage that's buildable but maintains a really nice, skin like finish. I wouldn't say this foundation skews too matte or too dewy, but instead falls right in that sweet spot where it really just looks like you have really good skin. I don't find that this emphasizes pores or texture on my skin at all, which is a huge plus for me. If you're looking for medium, buildable coverage and a really natural finish, I think you'll really love this formula. My only issue, really, is the same issue I have with all cushion compacts, and that is that there's just not enough product included and I'd love to see them include or sell refill cushions.
*I received this product free as a part of the Chickadvisor Product Review Club.
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Batiste Dry Shampoo Cherry
When it comes to dry shampoo, I'm more concerned with my hair looking clean than I am with volume and I find that Batiste does a really good job of giving my hair an overall clean look. Because there is some white cast that can be a little bit... +
When it comes to dry shampoo, I'm more concerned with my hair looking clean than I am with volume and I find that Batiste does a really good job of giving my hair an overall clean look. Because there is some white cast that can be a little bit difficult to work out on my dark hair, I prefer to use this product at night and really let it soak into my hair while I sleep so I wake up with fresh looking hair. That said, I can definitely get away with using this for a freshen up in the morning, as long as I work it in well with my fingers and then really brush it out. Though not my biggest concern, I do love that it adds some volume to my hair, especially if I'm going to be pulling it up, because I think it both looks and holds better. I'd definitely recommend this product!
I received the Batiste Dry Shampoo in the Cherry scent as a part of the Chickadvisor Product Review Club.
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NIVEA Essential Lip Balm
Wanna know how obsessed I am with this lip balm? I literally haven't used another lip balm since I got this. I use it at night before bed, I use it in the morning before my makeup routine to condition my lips and prep them for lipstick, I use it... +
Wanna know how obsessed I am with this lip balm? I literally haven't used another lip balm since I got this. I use it at night before bed, I use it in the morning before my makeup routine to condition my lips and prep them for lipstick, I use it throughout the day if my lips are feeling like they need a little moisture. This lip balm is PERFECT, if you ask me. It's thick enough that it really lasts on the lips and continues to deliver hydration without slipping off and disappearing, but it's not so thick that it feels heavy. It just feels smooth and comfortable on the lips. It also doesn't have any methol in it, which is a preference for me. I don't really get too much of the NIVEA scent from it, but I do think it's subtly there in the background. I've actually been a fan of NIVEA lip balms for a while, but this one has blown all the rest out of the water. Yes, I'm obsessed with it.
** I received this product for free as a member of the Chickadvisor Product Review Club.
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Nivea Creme
Ahhhh NIVEA Creme. Who hasn't tried this at one point or another in their lives? I feel like I can remember my grandma having this in her house... although I'm not sure if I'm just imagining that because this product has that classic feel. Anyway, I... +
Ahhhh NIVEA Creme. Who hasn't tried this at one point or another in their lives? I feel like I can remember my grandma having this in her house... although I'm not sure if I'm just imagining that because this product has that classic feel. Anyway, I actually really like using this for dry hands, feet and elbows during the drier months because I feel like it does a really good job of getting in there and deeply hydrating while also protecting the skin from drying out. This is the same formula that's been around since 1911, but it's classic and I don't know why you'd ever want to change something that is such a cult product.
** I received this product for free as a member of the Chickadvisor Product Review Club.
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NIVEA Protect & Care Anti-perspirant/Deodorant
This product, which I've been using consistently for about a week and a half now, is one I'm still not sure about. I actually love a deodorant that is formulated to last 48 hours, because... well, I'm actually kind of a flake about putting on... +
This product, which I've been using consistently for about a week and a half now, is one I'm still not sure about. I actually love a deodorant that is formulated to last 48 hours, because... well, I'm actually kind of a flake about putting on deodorant and I like when I don't have to apply it very often. I did test this for 48 hours and I found that it wasn't quite as effective as some other 48 hour deodorants that I've tried, but it did last pretty well and at the end of the 48 hours, I wasn't a stinky beast or anything. I just wasn't quite as fresh and when I had first applied it. Overall, I do like this deodorant, but it's not my favorite.
** I got this product free as a member of the Chickadvisor Product Review Club.
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NIVEA Creme Care Facial Cleansing Wipes
First off, these have that NIVEA smell that is so absolutely recognizable, which can be a plus or a minus depending on who you are. While that isn't a smell that I'm personally particularly fond of, I don't find it to be a bother at all. I think... +
First off, these have that NIVEA smell that is so absolutely recognizable, which can be a plus or a minus depending on who you are. While that isn't a smell that I'm personally particularly fond of, I don't find it to be a bother at all. I think that these wipes do a pretty good job of getting makeup of my face, but I do find that I need to scrub a little harder than I'd like to. I actually like to use these to freshen up my face when I'm not wearing makeup, because I think it gets rid of any sweat or residue on my skin and helps me feel cleaner and fresher without having to actually wash my face. Because I do prefer a wipe that will easily take off my makeup, these aren't my favorite, but I think they're alright.
** I got this product for free as a part of the Chickadvisor Product Review Club.
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NIVEA Creme Care All-in-One Facial Cleansing Lotion
This was the product I was most excited to try, because cleansing has become a bit of an obsession for me. I want to get this out of the way straight out of the gate - this is definitely not the best choice for taking of your makeup. I find that it... +
This was the product I was most excited to try, because cleansing has become a bit of an obsession for me. I want to get this out of the way straight out of the gate - this is definitely not the best choice for taking of your makeup. I find that it just doesn't really get in there and break everything up as easily as, say, a cleansing oil does. That being said, this is absolutely lovely when used as a second cleanse and I think I'm going to be reaching for it a lot as the temperatures get colder and my skin inevitably gets drier. As a skin cleanser, this does a good job of cleaning the skin but leaving it feeling hydrated. I'm not sure that this would be the best option for someone with oily skin, but for dry skinned people I think this will get really high marks. Again with that classic NIVEA smell, also.
** I received this product for free as a part of the Chickadvisor Product Review Club.
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Vichy Pureté Thermale Skin Renewing Creamy Scrub
I feel two ways about this. I tend to use a pretty intense physical scrub on my skin about once a week to really get in there and slough off everything that needs sloughing. Unfortunately, this particular scrub isn't quite intense enough for me to... +
I feel two ways about this. I tend to use a pretty intense physical scrub on my skin about once a week to really get in there and slough off everything that needs sloughing. Unfortunately, this particular scrub isn't quite intense enough for me to replace my weekly scrub with it. That being said, I do think this is a great scrub option for people with sensitive skin who just can't handle an intense scrub or people who want to exfoliate more often than I do. I think this does feel really nice on the skin and leaves it feeling soft and nourished and I haven't experienced any irritation since I've been using it. If you're someone with sensitive skin who wants to get into a physical exfoliation routine, I think this could be a great option, but if you like a more intense scrub I feel like this won't do it for you.
Product was provided in exchange for honest review by Chickadvisor.
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Vichy Pureté Thermale Fresh Cleansing Gel
I quite liked this cleanser, but I think it'll have to be a summer cleanser for me because it isn't quite as hydrating as I need in the winter. While I don't think it strips my skin, I do feel like it does leave my skin feeling a little bit tighter... +
I quite liked this cleanser, but I think it'll have to be a summer cleanser for me because it isn't quite as hydrating as I need in the winter. While I don't think it strips my skin, I do feel like it does leave my skin feeling a little bit tighter than I might like if I don't apply the rest of my skin care routine right away after I've used it. I think this does a really good job of leaving my skin feeling and looking clean, which is obviously the most important part, and I also think it's really gentle so that I don't ever have to worry about my skin being irritated by it. This is definitely a big deal to me. So, like I said, I think this is a great summer cleanser, but I don't think it's the one I'll reach for come winter.
Product was provided in exchange for review by Chickadvisor.
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