chachafance
Member Since: June 28, 2017Reviews
Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask
This is the best benzoyl peroxide cleanser I've found (and I've tried a lot). The fact that you can use it as a mask is a nice added bonus. I've tried a lot of different acne-fighting ingredients and my skin responds best to benzoyl peroxide. So... +
This is the best benzoyl peroxide cleanser I've found (and I've tried a lot). The fact that you can use it as a mask is a nice added bonus. I've tried a lot of different acne-fighting ingredients and my skin responds best to benzoyl peroxide. So, I've been using this on/off for 6 years or so.
I first discovered it on Amazon but now I just buy it from Walmart. I found that this is very gentle on my skin and doesn't tingle or irritate my skin. It does a great job of deep cleaning my pores and minimizing breakouts.
Since I have extremely oily skin, I like to use it as a mask 3-4 times a week. It rinses off very easily and is great for use in the shower too (leave on while lathering, shaving, etc., then rinse off before getting out). It leaves my skin feeling really smooth and then I follow up with an oil-free moisturizer.
I see that now more companies are trying to do the cleanser/mask thing and I've tried a couple of them, however, Neutrogena does it best! I always come back to this one.
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Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque
This is no joke: I have been using this "masque" since I was a teenager (when it only seemed to come in a jar) and I'm now 36-years-old! Before we had the Internet to buy anything we wanted, I was buying this at the drugstore and my local Kmart or... +
This is no joke: I have been using this "masque" since I was a teenager (when it only seemed to come in a jar) and I'm now 36-years-old! Before we had the Internet to buy anything we wanted, I was buying this at the drugstore and my local Kmart or Walmart. Now, I'm glad to have the convenience of purchasing it online because it's one of those products I swear by.
I only use this once every one or two weeks or as a spot treatment as needed, and it still works wonderfully for me; it leaves my skin very soft and looking brighter. It's best for blemishes, though. It always brings any blemish to a head and by morning I have a whitehead. If I already have a whitehead and apply it, by morning, it will either come off when I rinse this off or it will pop off later on in the day.
This is a Godsend when it comes to blemishes because it helps to get rid of them super quick and it helps to heal the damaged skin after too. Even in my mid-30's I break out all the time due to sensitive skin and PCOS. So, I always keep this on hand. One bottle lasts me months because like I said, I don't use it often as a mask, just mostly as a spot treatment. So I'm only using a little each time. It seems to last forever! I once had a bottle that I had for over a year and it was still good! It may not be for everyone, but it's perfect for me.
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Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream
This is a pretty decent leave-in conditioner. I was using it way back when I was relaxing my hair and even now, with my hair being natural. It has worked pretty way to conditioner my hair and leave it soft. It's not a top choice, but if I couldn't... +
This is a pretty decent leave-in conditioner. I was using it way back when I was relaxing my hair and even now, with my hair being natural. It has worked pretty way to conditioner my hair and leave it soft. It's not a top choice, but if I couldn't find one of my top choices, I'd go with this.
Sadly, it doesn't mix well with many other products (especially oils), so be careful! You'll want to do the hand test first (mix a little of this product and the other product you want to use in your hand and see what happens). There has been many times where I've applied an oil with this and I got all this white flaky stuff in my hair - not good!!
That also goes for mixing with other products during the week once your hair has dried. Say you put this on your hair after washing and you use gel during the week, be careful because you'll likely get a lot of buildup and it happens pretty quickly! You'll have white flakes all through your hair. Other than that, I have no complaints.
Also, you get a huge jar that lasts a long time. It lasts me months considering I only wash my hair 2 - 3 times a month.
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Amazing Grass Green Superfood Original
I call this my miracle product because it has helped me with several issues that I have! For instance, I have severe GERD and usually need to take 1-2 antacids a day. By using Amazing Grass each day, I no longer need my antacid because it helps to... +
I call this my miracle product because it has helped me with several issues that I have! For instance, I have severe GERD and usually need to take 1-2 antacids a day. By using Amazing Grass each day, I no longer need my antacid because it helps to balance my system. However, it does not help with gas and bloating, so I still need to take something separate for that - no biggie.
Also, my muscle and joint aches and pains have really calmed down a lot once adding this to my diet, which I'm extremely thankful for because I thought I might be developing arthritis. I really love that I can drink my vitamins instead of having to take a handful of supplements each day!! I also love the convenience of being able to mix this into a smoothie along with other mix-ins. It's such a timesaver for me!
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La Bella Lots of Curls Hair Styling Gel
Six years later and this is still one of the few hair gels I actually swear by!! I've tried SO many gels and this is one of the few that truly defines my 4a/4b mixed curls!! I wear my hair in its natural state and if I want a curly look, I simply... +
Six years later and this is still one of the few hair gels I actually swear by!! I've tried SO many gels and this is one of the few that truly defines my 4a/4b mixed curls!! I wear my hair in its natural state and if I want a curly look, I simply wet my hair and then scrunch a few squeezes of this into my hair in sections. It works like a charm!
It also banishes frizz amazingly. My hair is super frizzy and after smoothing this through, there is no more frizz. It has a noticeable light smell that does kind of linger until it dries, but it's not that bad; personally, I don't mind it. This doesn't make my hair all crunchy like a lot of other gels; my curls stay soft and bouncy.
One thing I did notice is that this doesn't mix well with some products - especially oils. So, I tend to use this on top of an oil-less leave-in conditioner so that I don't get those little white balls throughout my hair. Many ethnic women with natural hair swear by Eco-Styler gel, but I MUCH prefer this gel!! The squeeze bottle is also really convenient. I either buy this here or at Walmart (it's really cheap there).
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Aveeno Active Naturals Positively Radiant Skin Brightening Daily Scrub
I have extremely sensitive, acne-prone skin and many products just make my skin worse. This is one of the few scrubs that I can actually use every day and it does NOT break me out or irritate my skin. Plus, it really does help to gradually brighten... +
I have extremely sensitive, acne-prone skin and many products just make my skin worse. This is one of the few scrubs that I can actually use every day and it does NOT break me out or irritate my skin.
Plus, it really does help to gradually brighten my complexion and give a more radiant look. It will not happen overnight, but with regular use, you will see a difference. It took a couple months for me with daily usage (once a day - most of the time in the shower).
I love the consistency and how gentle the scrub is. I don't have to worry about it agitating my skin or any active breakouts, which in turn often causes, even more, breakouts. No, this isn't for everyone, but it has been great for me.
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