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Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Yogurt Body Wash, Apricot and Honey
I was lucky enough to get this product from ChickAdvisor to try (full size, yay!) #gotitfree. Here's my review : I have sensitive skin (but not OVERLY sensitive, I can enjoy scented products, and I love that), I also have a condition that sends me... +
I was lucky enough to get this product from ChickAdvisor to try (full size, yay!) #gotitfree. Here's my review :
I have sensitive skin (but not OVERLY sensitive, I can enjoy scented products, and I love that), I also have a condition that sends me to the ground, fainting, when I'm too hot. So I was glad to see this was a product I could use to WASH but that would hydrate as well... because on days I'm not feeling good health-wise, I simply don't have the energy to put on lotion or body butter after I shower! And in the summer, if I put hydrating products on, it just kills my ability to regulate my body's temperature... and I faint! (and really, who enjoys feeling all yucky because of lotion in the summer? We already have sunscreen to put on!).
Bonus : This product can double as shaving cream! Not my idea, it says so on the bottle! I tried it, and it works! It stayed on long enough for me to shave, and my skin was left softer then when I use the soap bar for the same purpose!
For the test, I did not use any lotion or body butter afterwards, it's been over 24 hours and my skin is still soft to the touch and I don't feel stretched or dry at all!
The smell wasn't overpowering (I love honey, but am not a fan of abricot, and it didn't bother me). I did not smell of fruit when I got out of the shower.
I liked the feel of the product on my skin, it made a satisfying amount of bubbles and I felt clean.
Me and my skin loved the product, and I look forward to using the rest of my bottle!
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Dove Advanced Care Antiperspirant Stick Original
I'm a big big fan of Dove products and everything they do. My favorite anti-perspirant so far is a Dove product (Cucumber for sensitive skin)... but last time we were at Costco, it was this one and we didn't think twice about it and took it... +
I'm a big big fan of Dove products and everything they do.
My favorite anti-perspirant so far is a Dove product (Cucumber for sensitive skin)... but last time we were at Costco, it was this one and we didn't think twice about it and took it... mistake.
It's just like all other Dove anti-prespirant in general... except when I put it on, it smells bad. Well, in my opinion of course. Like it smells "past the due date"... hard to describe... but some beauty products have that smell when they've been open for too long, they lose that nice smell and start to have that "ripe" smell... Like a perfume that doesn't smell nice anymore, that turned.
I also felt like I was smelling, a few times... but I asked other people (like my mom, for instance) and she was adament I wasn't and it was just because I wasn't used to the smell of that product, or didn't agree with it.
She did say, once she started using it herself, that she, too, often start to wonder if she smelled bad... and wasn't a fan of the product's smell either.
As for the "go sleeveless" claim, that your underarm hair will become less visible after a short period of regular use, it's bs. I've been using it for almost a year and my hair is just the same. No finer, no lighter, nothing. And I already don't have a lot.
Final verdict: keep to other Dove products!
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Aveeno® Eczema Care Daily Moisturizing Cream
I use this as a hand cream... I hate having cream on my hands. It always either feels sticky or clammy or whatever. YUK. But I have eczema and very dry hands, especially on my hands. Plus I have a bad immune system due to a chronic illness, so I... +
I use this as a hand cream...
I hate having cream on my hands. It always either feels sticky or clammy or whatever. YUK.
But I have eczema and very dry hands, especially on my hands. Plus I have a bad immune system due to a chronic illness, so I need to wash or Purell my hands often... so cream is a must!
This "hand" cream is one of the few I can use without cringing, and being able to forget about it.
I use it at least twice a day, often way more. I keep a tube in my living room near my sofa and another one near my bed.
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Febreze Car Vent Clips Freshener in Linen & Sky
We bought one thinking it would be like the little pine cardboard thingy... smelling worse than the car without it after a short period... also thinking it was a waste, as the car wasn't smelly at all. But I insisted : I like when it smells "nice"... +
We bought one thinking it would be like the little pine cardboard thingy... smelling worse than the car without it after a short period... also thinking it was a waste, as the car wasn't smelly at all.
But I insisted : I like when it smells "nice", not just "not bad". :)
I was afraid, though, that it would smell too much, too artificial, etc.
Boy was I wrong!!!
It smells amazing! The scent is very discrete, we almost forget about it... but once in awhile you get a refreshing whiff and it's like "ahhhh". It definitely doesn't smell bad or worse!
It's not super cheap as a car freshener, but so far it's been a few weeks, and the amount of liquid in the clip doesn't seem to have gone down... so if you only need to buy a few of those per year for that great scent, I'd definitely say it's worth it!
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Neutrogena Beach Defense SPF 30
First thing first : I want to be clear in that I told Neutrogena how I felt about this directly, they know about my concerns and sent me a coupon to "compensate". I still want to warn people about this product. I love the idea of spray sunscreen... +
First thing first : I want to be clear in that I told Neutrogena how I felt about this directly, they know about my concerns and sent me a coupon to "compensate". I still want to warn people about this product.
I love the idea of spray sunscreen. Since it's my second bad experience so far, it will take me a LONG time before I try one again.
You know how they say in the back that it can stain "some fabric"? Well in my experience, MOST fabric get stained. Badly. With a nice orange color.
So, especially if you wear your clothes (or some clothing) when you apply or re-apply (excuse me for not getting naked to apply sunscreen, and not waiting 20min for it to dry completly before getting dressed!), you get every clothing border touching your skin turned orange (collar, short seams, tank top and bikini straps) while some other parts get a few drops for good measure.
My first experience with another spray product (Neutrogena Cooling Mist), we didn't notice at first (it tends to come out after a while, not sure but maybe worst after washing), we lost for a few hundred bucks of clothes.
No cleaning product would work.
This summer, I lost a pair of shorts, a tank top, a bra and a cardigan. Oh, and there was some on my socks too.
If it hadn't been for that, I would've loved the product.
I only rated average for price, as it's just that! It's not pricier than other brands, it's not the cheapest either.
Other than the fact that being a spray, it can't be 5-star effective, it's pretty effective. If I was careful of applying it well, I wouldn't get a sunburn.
The staining aside, I liked it. It wasn't too greasy, it smelled great (the first time I actually LIKED the smell of a sunscreen!)... but I would not recommend it at ALL and would never buy it again.
I might try Beach Defense in cream though.
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NEUTROGENA® All-in-One Make-Up Removing Cleansing Wipes
I love using wipes to clean my face, as I often forget to wash my face before going to bed, and don't have a sink near my bedroom... I also love being able to quickly wash in the morning if I feel like it. I've tried a few brands over the years... +
I love using wipes to clean my face, as I often forget to wash my face before going to bed, and don't have a sink near my bedroom... I also love being able to quickly wash in the morning if I feel like it.
I've tried a few brands over the years, but recently I got to try this one, and it's by far my favorite!
Although you don't need to rinse, it still doesn't leave you with a sticky (or dry) feeling. Instead it leaves you refreshed and like you put a bit of moisturizer!
The wipes are also very soft on the skin: I have sensitive skin, yet my skin felt just perfect after using the wipes.
I like that I can use it on my eyes without worry!
Honestly, I couldn't recommend it more.
I only gave 3 stars for the price, but they are not more pricey than most other brands... and they're worth it.
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