curlysue10
Member Since: November 5, 2008Reviews
YSL Lashclash Mascara
I absolutely LOVE this mascara. I am not usually one for waterproof formulas (simply because I hate fighting to get them off) but this one is so good I have been converted. My requirements for a mascara are pretty simple: volume that doesn't... +
I absolutely LOVE this mascara. I am not usually one for waterproof formulas (simply because I hate fighting to get them off) but this one is so good I have been converted.
My requirements for a mascara are pretty simple: volume that doesn't clump or flake and easy removal. I don't like too much lengthening because I wear glasses and do not like it when my lashes brush the inside of them.
This mascara is not too wet and not too dry. It applies well with just one coat and does not clump when you do a second coat. It does not remove as easily as some other waterproof formulas I have tried but it comes off with an oil-based cleanser (as a first step in my double cleanse) without too much trouble. I would imagine it would remove well with makeup remover also.
The best part of this mascara is it holds a curl ALL DAY LONG. I have literally never known another mascara to do this and I am absolutely blown away. I will recommend this to everyone and will absolutely repurchased based on this fact alone.
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Aveeno® Calm + Restore Age Renewal Eye Gel
As someone with very sensitive skin, I have always struggled with eye creams. At 36 years old, I certainly feel that I should be using one regularly but I have never found one that does not burn or sting, or leave my eyes sore and uncomfortable. Eye... +
As someone with very sensitive skin, I have always struggled with eye creams. At 36 years old, I certainly feel that I should be using one regularly but I have never found one that does not burn or sting, or leave my eyes sore and uncomfortable. Eye creams always seem to slide around my face and end up in my eyes or clogging my pores around the eye area. ICK.
I really loved the gel texture of this eye product. It was light, gentle and refreshing. I used it at night and was happy with the hydration and how it did not irritate my eyes or skin at all. However, I liked it even better in the daytime. I have found lately that using colour corrector and concealer under my eyes causes them to crese, no matter which make up products I use or how great my application is. A couple of dabs of this eye gel worked wonders to resolve this problem - I simply put it on under my make up and it helped it to last all day without looking dry or creasing.
Thank you to Butterly for allowing me to try this product in exchange for my honest review. I liked the product but will not likely be repurchasing it in the near future, only because such a tiny amount goes such a long way. Even with daily use for a few weeks, I have barely made a dent.
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Aveeno® Calm + Restore Age Renewal Serum
I wish I had taken before and after pics because it is THAT good. My skin was in the middle of a purge from a retinol product I had tried. Anyone who has ever been through a purge knows how red, sensitive and inflamed your skin can become during... +
I wish I had taken before and after pics because it is THAT good. My skin was in the middle of a purge from a retinol product I had tried. Anyone who has ever been through a purge knows how red, sensitive and inflamed your skin can become during that time and it feels like there is no end in sight. I had been slowly introducing that product to my skin and at the recommendation of my esthetitian I had been working up to using it 7 days a week.
When I received this Aveeno® Calm + Restore Age Renewal Serum from Butterly to try, it could not have been better timing. My skin was red and visibly upset. I used the serum at night on the first night and my skin was noticeably less red the next morning. The product states that it is so gentle that it can be used morning and night, so I did that. Not only did it significantly calm the redness, but my skin was noticibly softer and more hydrated after just a few uses.
I have since reintroduced the retinol I had been using, but I have not stopped using this serum as well. I use the stronger retintol at night and have been using this serum in the daytime. I just returned from a trip where I only took carry on, and had to leave some of my skin care behind at home. When I returned after 4 days and used this serum again, again I felt a noticible difference particularly in hydration the next morning.
TLDR; If you have sensitive skin and have struggled to use retinol products in the past because of it, this is the product for you!
I would certainly repurchase this when it runs out and would absolutely recommend it to a friend.
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Aveeno® Calm + Restore Daily Face Moisturizer Mineral SPF 30
I am picky about my facial moisturizers and sunscreens because I wear them everyday. For me, it is important that they work well under makeup, they don’t leave a white cast, and they do not cause breakouts. This sunscreen moisturizer checks all of... +
I am picky about my facial moisturizers and sunscreens because I wear them everyday. For me, it is important that they work well under makeup, they don’t leave a white cast, and they do not cause breakouts. This sunscreen moisturizer checks all of those boxes, so I am super happy. It is also a thicker feeling formula, so it feels very hydrating and nourishing. I have been wearing it everyday for the past two weeks and love it. I will definitely repurchase when it runs out.
I have posted a video review on TikTok, @celia.style_
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Aveeno® Daily Moisturizing Body Scrub
I tried this scrub two ways, both on dry and on wet skin. I like to use scrubs on dry skin before stepping into the water in my shower so I assumed I could use this scrub this way. It didn’t melt into my skin properly and I could only feel the... +
I tried this scrub two ways, both on dry and on wet skin.
I like to use scrubs on dry skin before stepping into the water in my shower so I assumed I could use this scrub this way. It didn’t melt into my skin properly and I could only feel the scrubbing particles minimally so I would not recommend using it like this.
I used it after wetting my skin as a first step in my shower routine and I loved it. I could not believe how much it lathered! I used it on my African net sponge and it did not feel abrasive at all. Afterwards I cleansed with my regular body wash. Not sure it is actually necessary to use anything other than the scrub as I did feel really clean using it on its own, but I did anyway.
When I stepped out of the shower I immediately followed it up with my holy grail body lotion, the Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion. My skin felt extremely soft and definitely a bit smoother than when doing my everyday body routine.
This product does have a scent, it is clean and fresh. It doesn’t linger after the shower but is important to note for anyone who is sensitive to scents.
Overall I love this product. I am not sure I would repurchase as I like my scrubs to feel a bit more abrasive, but for anyone looking for a gentle scrub for more sensitive skin should definitely add this to their routine. The bottle says you can use it 3-4 times a week.
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost® Make-up Removing Cleansing Wipes
I have tried a number of products in the Hydro Boost line and I love all of them. My personal favourite is the sunscreen, but I also really love the gel cream and body lotion. All of these products have the same light fresh scent. If you are someone... +
I have tried a number of products in the Hydro Boost line and I love all of them. My personal favourite is the sunscreen, but I also really love the gel cream and body lotion. All of these products have the same light fresh scent. If you are someone who is allergic or in any way adverse to scented products then you will likely not enjoy this line. Though I will say that I have fairly sensitive skin and do not find that the fragrance in these products irritates my skin at all.
In terms of a makeup removing wipe, these do the job as well as any other on the market. I found them to be slightly drier than some others I have used (Simple's Micellar Water Wipes are my go to) but not so much so that it negatively affected the effectiveness of the product. I think perhaps I was expecting the wipes to be slightly more hydrating than they felt given that they are in the Hydro Boost line, but they were certainly not drying in any way.
Overall I was pleased with this product and would definitely repurchase.
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Finishing Touch Flawless Dermaplane Glow
I recieved this product free to try from the Chickadvisor Product Review Club. I have been using simple dermaplaning razors for a while now. I use them probably once a month and my skin is insanely smooth afterwards. Read up on dermaplaning if... +
I recieved this product free to try from the Chickadvisor Product Review Club.
I have been using simple dermaplaning razors for a while now. I use them probably once a month and my skin is insanely smooth afterwards. Read up on dermaplaning if you haven't already. There are lots of good YouTube videos to show you appropriate technique which makes a huge difference.
Anyway, compared to the other ones I have used I didn't find these to be as sharp which would be better for an absolute beginner I think. I found this slightly annoying as it meant I had to take several passes at the same spot in some cases. The light makes a tremendous amount of difference and I am really very happy with that.
Overall the end result was as good as I have had with another dermaplaning razors in the past. It took slightly longer as it was not as sharp as I'm used to though the use of the light saves you some time so I feel like in the end it evens out.
Would definitely recommend to a friend, especially a beginner.
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Mott's Clamato Reserve
I received this product free to try from the Chickadvisor Product Review club. We are HUGE caesar fans in this house. We have a couple a week, easily. Mott's Clamato is an item that is literally always in our fridge. Our favourite one is the Extra... +
I received this product free to try from the Chickadvisor Product Review club.
We are HUGE caesar fans in this house. We have a couple a week, easily. Mott's Clamato is an item that is literally always in our fridge. Our favourite one is the Extra Spicy flavour (the red label). The blue label (Original) and yellow label (The Works) are okay but we don't love them. All that to say, we are no strangers to a good tasting caesar.
We really liked this Mott's Clamato Reserve. Taste wise, the flavours are very strong, but not in a bad way. We found that the horseradish taste was particularly strong.
In terms of spice level, this definitely rivals the Extra Spicy. If you're someone who tends towards milder caesars, I do feel like this would be a bit too spicy for you. The flavour of the spices is great, but I think it's the jalapeno puree (yum!) that gives it the burn your throat after you've swallowed type of burning feeling. This is not meant to be a complaint, simply an observation. Some people like this type of heat, while it is too much for others.
I also found that in general the flavour profile tasted a little more tomatoey and a little less salty that the original versions.
Overall, I liked the Reserve Clamato but I am not sure I would purchase it over the original options. I didn't dislike it, but I didn't love it enough to justify the higher price tag (it is around 6.99 for a 1L bottle versus around 3.99 for a 1.89L bottle). If natural ingredients are very important to you, then this is certainly a great replacement for your regular clamato.
If you have tried the other flavours like Pickled Bean, Gin and Cucumber or Sweet and Spicy you likely will agree with me here: they're nice to try but not something I would want to have multiple drinks of, and probably not something I would crave. All that to say, I would repurchase and would definitely recommend, but I wouldn't ditch my Extra Spicy Clamato for this.
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Batiste Waterless Cleansing Foam with Coconut Milk
Do you even remember what life was before dry shampoo? Yeah, me either. I have wavy/curly long hair that tends to be on the dry side. I wash my hair every 3 to 4 days generally which means days 3 and 4 are usually dry shampoo days. I leave my hair... +
Do you even remember what life was before dry shampoo? Yeah, me either.
I have wavy/curly long hair that tends to be on the dry side. I wash my hair every 3 to 4 days generally which means days 3 and 4 are usually dry shampoo days. I leave my hair down on the first two days and up on the next two. All of this to say, dry shampoo is an integral part of my weekly hair routine.
I have tried many different brands but Batiste is by far my favourite. I like that they have a variety of scents and even textures - the coconut scent and the XXL volume ones are my favourites respectively.
To be honest I was apprehensive about the foam formula of dry shampoo. I was worried that it would leave my hair sticky or weighed down. I could not have been more wrong. The foam is delightfully light, and smells great. As much as I enjoy the scents of the other Batiste products I do find that they give your hair a telltale ‘I used dry shampoo this morning’ smell. Although the foam is scented it doesn’t have a strong scent that lingers and I love this.
I tried the foam several times with three different goals in mind; on second day hair that I’d planned to leave down, on second or third day hair that I intended to curl with a curling wand, and also on third or fourth day hair that I’d intended to put up. The foam performed amazingly in each of these cases. I was particularly impressed with its performance when I was leaving my hair down. You work it into your roots/scalp and it disappears immediately with absolutely no residue.
Bottom line, this is an excellent dry shampoo product. As for how it compares to your standard spray dry shampoo, I actually prefer it and will absolutely be repurchasing it. I would without a doubt recommend this product to a friend.
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Dove Nutritive Solutions Intensive Repair Conditioner
I have curly/wavy hair that tends to be on the drier side. It is long and medium thickness. I wash my hair at night and have been drying it in a microfiber hair turban as I sleep. Because of this process my hair has become curlier, but is... +
I have curly/wavy hair that tends to be on the drier side. It is long and medium thickness. I wash my hair at night and have been drying it in a microfiber hair turban as I sleep. Because of this process my hair has become curlier, but is slightly more textured and can sometimes appear dry and frizzy as a result.
I am not especially loyal to any particular conditioner for some reason - I never do find that any of them make significant differences to my hair. Because of this I have used MANY. I tried Dove conditioner in the past and remember finding it thin and ineffective. This improved formula is thicker and certainly did feel like it made a difference in my hair after just one use. I like the texture of this conditioner a lot. The thicker lotion type texture is exactly what I would expect from a conditioner that claimed to repair damage.
The bottle claims to make both short term and long term improvements to your hair. I can absolutely agree that it makes short term improvements as my hair was smoother and more manageable after one use. I only wash my hair about every 4 days so I feel like I didn't use it long enough to comment on the ability to make a difference in my hair's condition and texture long term. I am eager to see if this conditioner helps to repair my slightly damaged (though not split) ends over the long term.
The scent is a light subtly sweet scent that I really loved. It was not overpowering and doesn't linger after your shower. Overall I really like this conditioner and will happily keep using it.
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