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Member Since: February 5, 2015Reviews
Clean & Clear Acne Triple Clear Clay Mask
I received this product for free as part of the Chick Advisor Product Review Club. It went on smoothly as a mask. The consistency is not too runny or too thick. It's a gentle cleanser which left my face feeling fresh. I was having a breakout... +
I received this product for free as part of the Chick Advisor Product Review Club.
It went on smoothly as a mask. The consistency is not too runny or too thick.
It's a gentle cleanser which left my face feeling fresh. I was having a breakout without using a cleanser for two days. After using this, it seems to have cleared a little. Good product.
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Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert
I've never tried Ben and Jerry's ice cream before nor have I ever tried non-dairy ice cream before. I used to adore another brand's cherry and chocolate frozen yoghurt. Then I stopped being able eat dairy in the last year. So when I received the... +
I've never tried Ben and Jerry's ice cream before nor have I ever tried non-dairy ice cream before. I used to adore another brand's cherry and chocolate frozen yoghurt. Then I stopped being able eat dairy in the last year. So when I received the chance to try and review Ben and Jerry's Non-Dairy: Cherry Garcia for free through the Chick Advisor Product Review Club, I couldn't wait.
I love this ice cream. There are plenty of cherries and chocolate chunks. The texture is dense, rich, and super creamy. Right away I could taste the almonds, which is a huge bonus for me (I snack on almonds all the time and love the flavour here which only enriches the flavour of the cherries and chocolate). The product is not too sweet either so I was able to really savour it. I'd heard through the grape vine that with Ben and Jerry's products, a little goes a long way and this is absolutely true.
Now that I can't eat dairy, I think this is a great alternative product. It even tastes so much better than the cherry and chocolate frozen yoghurt I used to buy. I am sorely tempted to buy this product again. If any friends or family are looking for a non-dairy product where a little goes a long way, I won't hesitate to recommend. Especially because it's Fair Trade.
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Vichy Normaderm Anti-Acne Purifying Gel Cleanser
I'd been using an average drug-store cleanser morning and night with a washcloth for years. I'd get my normal acne - some small bumps and usually one cystic somewhere along my hairline at any given time. Then I invested in the Normaderm 3-step and... +
I'd been using an average drug-store cleanser morning and night with a washcloth for years. I'd get my normal acne - some small bumps and usually one cystic somewhere along my hairline at any given time.
Then I invested in the Normaderm 3-step and. it. has. all. gone. away. My skin is as good as it was when I was a teenager (I hardly got any acne as a teenager but developed more in uni). Now I'm afraid to skip a use in case any comes back.
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St. Ives® Cleanse & Refresh Cucumber Refreshing Facial Cleansing Wipes
I #gotitfree from the Chick Advisor Product Review Club. I normally use a liquid cleanser with a washcloth so facial cleansing wipes are new to me. My mum has been using wipes for years so I was excited to try some myself and see If I want to make... +
I #gotitfree from the Chick Advisor Product Review Club. I normally use a liquid cleanser with a washcloth so facial cleansing wipes are new to me. My mum has been using wipes for years so I was excited to try some myself and see If I want to make the switch.
First off, great scent - nice and light. After use, my skin feels clean and there's no residue. My skin is normally oily by the end of a long day. My skin looks clean after using these wipes so it takes off the oil well. I did break out slightly using this product, but no more that I did before I switched to an anti-acne liquid cleanser. I love that is product is paraben and alcohol free.
While I like the product, I don't think there's enough value-for-money per use and there's too much waste for the environment for me personally. I don't wear a ton of make-up so I found cutting the wipes into quarters and using one of the quarters stretched how long the packet lasts. Overall, if you're willing to invest in wipes, then I'd recommend this product.
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Degree® Women UltraClear Black + White 72H Pure Rain Antiperspirant Deodorant Dry Spray
I've been using the same brand stick antiperspirant since I was fifteen and I've been indifferent for the duration. If it ain't broke don't fix it, right? When I saw spray antiperspirant advertisements over the last several months claiming no white... +
I've been using the same brand stick antiperspirant since I was fifteen and I've been indifferent for the duration. If it ain't broke don't fix it, right? When I saw spray antiperspirant advertisements over the last several months claiming no white marks, I was instantly intrigued. No more rolling up the bottoms of my shirts to make sure white marks go on the inside instead of the outside of my clothes? Sign me up!
This is my first time using a spray antiperspirant and I #gotitfree in the Chick Advisor Product Review Club in exchange for an honest review.
Following the instructions on the back, it took a few minutes to figure out that I needed to push the bottom forward to unlock it (a great feature for travel!). The instructions say to spray from 15ch away, so I found the product didn't just apply to my underarm. There is a cloud of chemical spray in about a 3-foot radius. It doesn't really smell like pure rain; It has a chemically-hairspray type of scent. I don't think the scent follows you around throughout the day which is nice as I work in a scent-free office. The product dries instantly, goes on clear, there's no stickiness, and I don't notice any white marks on my clothes. I was sweat-free through the day. I haven't noticed whether it lasted any longer than my normal stick antiperspirant but it does the job alright.
Day-to-day, I'll stick to my regular stick antiperspirant, particularly while it's still colder temperatures and I'm wearing longer sleeves. As temperatures rise and my underarms may be showing more, I may turn back to this or similar no-white-mark products to tackle the challenge. I'll update in the summer if I do.
Thank you for the opportunity to test this product!
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Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm with Vitamin-E & Peppermint
I am a person who gets lip glosses as gifts, uses them once or twice, loses them, and forgets them. This did not happen with burts bees vitamin e & peppermint. I bought it at the register at a store to make a threshold total for a discount there. I... +
I am a person who gets lip glosses as gifts, uses them once or twice, loses them, and forgets them.
This did not happen with burts bees vitamin e & peppermint. I bought it at the register at a store to make a threshold total for a discount there. I used it and haven't stopped in the two months since. My lips have never felt better, even in the dehydrating windy Ottawa winter.
The peppermint is refreshing, the lips feel great, it's not sticky or heavy,and uses natural ingredients.
I asked for and received new tubes of this lip balm for Christmas.
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Vichy Idéal Soleil Double Usage After-Sun Care
While I really loved the other two vichy sun products, I had no use for this one. I use what I term essential "beauty products" e.g. sun screen, plain moisturizer, and concealer once or twice a month where necessary. No mascara, no toner, no... +
While I really loved the other two vichy sun products, I had no use for this one. I use what I term essential "beauty products" e.g. sun screen, plain moisturizer, and concealer once or twice a month where necessary. No mascara, no toner, no bronzer, no self-tanner, no eye shadow, etc. And my workplace is fragrance free. I split my 24 hours a day in work, grad school, and job hunting. I deem this product an extra. Sure it felt nice, but I don't really see myself carving minutes out of my day to use this product. Thanks for the opportunity to try the other two however - must buys! -
Vichy Idéal Soleil Sheer Lotion Bare Skin Feel SPF 60
I received this product as part of the Vichy & Chick Advisor product review club. While the face sunscreen (ultra light) is amazing in my mind, this product is more similar ot other products on the market than that one (in my experience). Just... +
I received this product as part of the Vichy & Chick Advisor product review club.
While the face sunscreen (ultra light) is amazing in my mind, this product is more similar ot other products on the market than that one (in my experience).
Just like with the face sunscreen, I love that it is scent-free, paraben free, doesn't cause an allergic reaction lke many other sunscreens for me, blends right into the skin so you don't feel it, and protects fanasitcally against the sun.
My only note to those considering buying this product: don;t use too much as you will end up with streaks and clumping. If you reapply without washing off the previous coat, you'll have the same result. Furthermore, apply it quickly as if you let it soak in, and then go to add more because you missed a little spot, it will also have the aforementioned effect.
Overall, great sunscreen. Thanks, Vichy and Chick Advisor for the opportunity to try this product for free. #VichyWorksForMe
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Vichy Idéal Soleil Ultra-fluid Sun Protection SPF 50
I #GotItFree from the Chick Advisor Product Review club! Of the three products received, this is my favourite. When purchasing sunscreen, there are a few things that are important to me. First, I love that this product doesn’t have parabens. I... +
I #GotItFree from the Chick Advisor Product Review club! Of the three products received, this is my favourite.
When purchasing sunscreen, there are a few things that are important to me.
First, I love that this product doesn’t have parabens. I don’t like to worry about what products are doing to my body.
Second, I love that it’s scent-free. I love to go to the office during summer without smelling like I’d rather be in the Caribbean.
Third, I love the consistency and the texture. This product is runny and absorbs right into the skin so it feels like you’re wearing nothing on your face and you don’t look like you’re a sweaty, sticky blob in the office.
Fourth, I like to share sunscreen with my mum when we travel during the summer. As she is very allergic to most sunscreen products, this was a pleasant surprise – she had no reaction whatsoever.
Fifth, as I have olive skin, my skin tans far too much in the summer until I look like a different person. Every other sunscreen I’ve tried doesn’t stop this. This product is different – my skin looks happy, healthy, and its normal colour. Skin damage protection is paramount to keeping my skin healthy and youthful for years to come. This product has made a world of difference.
Ultimately, it does what it says on the label. Although this product is traditionally out of my price range as a grad student, I loved this product far more than any drugstore sunscreen I've tried over the years. I’m either going to buy this product in the future (when this bottle runs out!) or I’ll definitely buy it when my finances are more secure.
Thanks, Vichy and Chick Advisor for these products! #VichyWorksForMe
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