deefaria
Member Since: November 3, 2020Reviews
OXY® Deep Pore Acne Vanishing Treatment
My husband and I both tested out Oxy's small-but-mighty "Vanishing treatment", a cream which stops pimples from worsening on the spot. My husband used it on 2 occasions - one on an active whitehead and another on a blooming, still-red pimple- and... +
My husband and I both tested out Oxy's small-but-mighty "Vanishing treatment", a cream which stops pimples from worsening on the spot. My husband used it on 2 occasions - one on an active whitehead and another on a blooming, still-red pimple- and they were 90% gone overnight. Its packaging makes it easy to target one pimple at a time without wasting any of the product - I was thoroughly impressed! -
DAP Alex Plus All Purpose Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone 300 mL White
A few weeks back, I started a project that involved installing a cabinet in the space where our closet used to be. Well, the good news is we finally managed to retrofit an Ikea cabinet into the space and made it look absolutely seamless! The bad... +
A few weeks back, I started a project that involved installing a cabinet in the space where our closet used to be. Well, the good news is we finally managed to retrofit an Ikea cabinet into the space and made it look absolutely seamless! The bad news is that its still not 100% finished - we still need to add a top and pop some trim and baseboards in the room, which have been sitting in our basement, waiting for installation.
We've been using Dap products for alot of our home projects, my last one (before this one) being their outdoor, paintable caulking for some concrete steps. This time around, we used our Dap sample to seal up the hairline gaps between our cabinet and the wall to make our cabinet look built-in. It was smooth, easy to work with, and best of all: its paintable! So once your done with your project, you can paint right ontop to create a seamless finish. We will continue to use this tried-and-true brand for all of our future home projects.
Thank-you Butterly, for providing this sample in exchange for my honest review!
- Product received for free from DAP in exchange for an honest review.
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BAND-AID® Pro Heal Regular Bandages
Listen...when you live in a fixer-upper, there are bound to be scrapes and bruises. Between demo-ing the kitchen, installing flooring and cabinetry, and everything in between, the number of bandages Ive used (on my hands especially) was not... +
Listen...when you live in a fixer-upper, there are bound to be scrapes and bruises. Between demo-ing the kitchen, installing flooring and cabinetry, and everything in between, the number of bandages Ive used (on my hands especially) was not surprising. But just when one project wraps up, we jump into another one. This time, we're tackling the third-bedroom-turned-office. And of course, scraping myself while working with wood with absolutely inevitable. I'm a clutz, have I not established that before?
Anyway, this sample pack of bandages didn't stay in the package very long.. Band-Aid's Pro Heal bandages are alot bigger than I thought, which makes them great for annoying spots like between you thumb and pointer finger. It stayed on for alot longer than I thought it would considering its location. It also all but slid off with a little bit of water when I went to wash my hands, which is great if you hate the feeling of having your hair ripped off when you take off the bandage (although this wasnt a problem with my hands).
My only qualm with it is the packaging.. The protective plastic around the single bandage didnt have tabs so I could easily rip it apart. If they could fix that small annoyance, these would be a 10/10 in my book.
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Nexcare™ Thin and Transparent Acne Patch
Since cleaning up my skin-care routine for these past weeks, I've had a watchful eye on my skin, watching for any sign of pimples or ingrown hairs. When I saw one about to rear its ugly head, I instantly set out to use Nexcare's acne patches to... +
Since cleaning up my skin-care routine for these past weeks, I've had a watchful eye on my skin, watching for any sign of pimples or ingrown hairs. When I saw one about to rear its ugly head, I instantly set out to use Nexcare's acne patches to spot-treat the blemish before it got out of hand.
Nexcare's patches are small skin-coloured patches that you can easily pick up thanks to the small red tab. Once you pull off the protective plastic covering, you pull one any one of the red tabs and it will lift the patch without ever touching it with your fingertips. Then you can apply the patch onto your clean skin, press it on, and remove the tab by pulling it gently off the patch. It blends in really well with my skin- as you can see, you can barely notice it!
I wouldn't say I saw an enormous difference in regards to the pimple's growth prior to vs after applying the patch. However, it did stop me from trying to pick at it throughout the day and that alone would make me use it time and time again. Plus, with nearly 40 patches in this $15, one package goes a long way!
- Product received for free from 3M in exchange for an honest review.
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PanOxyl PM Blemish Brightening Patches
I'll be the first to admit that I am not the greatest at taking care of my skin, especially when it comes to breakouts. I'm very much a picker and unless I'm planning on going somewhere special within the next few days, I will absolutely pop that... +
I'll be the first to admit that I am not the greatest at taking care of my skin, especially when it comes to breakouts. I'm very much a picker and unless I'm planning on going somewhere special within the next few days, I will absolutely pop that hella annoying face pimple!
Now, when I was provided with these blemish brightening patches from PanOxyl to try out, I thought: perfect! Blemishes, I have lots of those, I can 100% try them. Well, the good news is that these patches provide absolutely seamless coverage in that when you put them on, you can't tell you're wearing one. They blend in beautifully with my complexation and I could probably get away with wearing it during the day. However, after wearing them overnight as per the instructions atop a red/dark blemish on my chin, I didn't notice a huge difference come the morning.
But because it blended so well, I think this is a great option for people like me who can't help but to pick at imperfections on their face. Wearing it will remind me that I shouldn't touch that spot and it will go away on its own. Overall, a wonderful product that I will keep in my back pocket!
- Product received for free from Crown Labs (Canada) in exchange for an honest review.
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TYLENOL® Daytime Relief
I've been struggling with headaches/migraines for the past 4-5 years and admittedly, my go-to is typically not Tylenol. It's not that I have anything against Tylenol specifically, but my house brand when I was living at my parents' home was Advil... +
I've been struggling with headaches/migraines for the past 4-5 years and admittedly, my go-to is typically not Tylenol. It's not that I have anything against Tylenol specifically, but my house brand when I was living at my parents' home was Advil and that's what I stuck with into adulthood as well.
Thanks to a whopping coffee-induced headache (this is important), I was given the opportunity to try Tylenol's daytime relief pill. Typically 1 pill is enough to ease up the pain enough to get me through most of the day. However, I failed to see that this Tylenol contained both acetaminophen but also contained caffeine. Because was 99% sure the reason I had a headache was too much coffee, this was a terrible mix. While I didn't feel any worse, I was still feeling like crap 2 hours after taking Tylenol.
Unfortunately, that's what did it in for this particular Tylenol brand. I'm sure it would have worked just fine for someone who had a headache unrelated to coffee. But I personally wouldn't want to carry multiple kinds of pain relievers in my purse (one with and one without caffeine) and take one depending on what kind of headache I have at that point in time.
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L'Occitane Almond Shower Cream
Admittedly, I first thought this was a hand cream because of its inverted triangle shape and when you lather it into your hands, it does not soap up very much, even when you're in the shower. While it does leave my skin feeling very soft and... +
Admittedly, I first thought this was a hand cream because of its inverted triangle shape and when you lather it into your hands, it does not soap up very much, even when you're in the shower. While it does leave my skin feeling very soft and moisturized whilst in the shower, the fact that it does not lather up very well leaves me a little bit disappointed. Having said that, I absolutely love this scent from L'Occitane and would love to be gifted another hand cream (wink wink nudge nudge )
- Product received for free from L'Occitane Canada in exchange for an honest review.
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Listerine® Total Care Zero Alcohol Free Mouthwash
Most mouthwashes that I've tried in the past are either overly minty or have such an overwhelming alcoholic taste that I could probably start a fire if I spat onto a match. Neither of these tastes were appealing to me so I was skeptical that I would... +
Most mouthwashes that I've tried in the past are either overly minty or have such an overwhelming alcoholic taste that I could probably start a fire if I spat onto a match. Neither of these tastes were appealing to me so I was skeptical that I would enjoy Listerine's Total Care mouthwash. But seeing as it was made with zero alcohol, I was happy to give it a shot.
Admittedly, my husband tried it first. I watched his facial features carefully for any indication that the mouthwash was overtly strong, but I was pleasantly surprised that nothing of the sort happened. Satisfied that he has not immediately spat it out, I tried my luck and took a swig. It was minty fresh, but not offensively so. It still had the bite of the typical mouthwash, but it was much more subdued than any other I had tried before. My mouth was left feeling fresh and ready for the day (or night ) for a couple of hours before the taste completely dissipated.
All in all, this was a great mouthwash and I loved how it didn't contain a lick of alcohol.
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CANVAS Thorne 1-Light Pendant Light with Twine Shade, Matte Black
Lightning is a very important component in our home. It not only has to be functional, but in my opinion it also needs to suit the room's theme and overall mood. We hate using the "big light" in our living/dining room area, so receiving this... +
Lightning is a very important component in our home. It not only has to be functional, but in my opinion it also needs to suit the room's theme and overall mood. We hate using the "big light" in our living/dining room area, so receiving this single-pendant light from Canadian Tire (thanks to Butterly) was the perfect opportunity to switch it out!
This light fixture had lots of height so its super adjustable to fit whatever room or space you need it to. Despite hanging it over out dining room table, we had to cut the length quite a bit in order for it to be perfect. According to my husband, it was simple to install once we figured out the proper length.
Although I wish it had more than one bulb to provide more light, I absolutely love its rustic brown rope finish. But the best part is the light that cuts through the rope, making vertical light and shadows dance across the walls and ceiling. It has provided wonderfully moody lighting when we're having dinner and if we find its just a smidge too dark, we simply turn on an adjacent lamp (which we have ALOT of lol). This would also work beautifully in a bedroom, a walk-in closet, or a foyer.
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Lubriderm® Original Lotion
Tis the season for short shorts and sundresses! Showing off more skin means being extra aware of what we put on it to make sure it remains protected. A good sunscreen will protect you from harmful UV rays, but a good lotion will make sure to retain... +
Tis the season for short shorts and sundresses! Showing off more skin means being extra aware of what we put on it to make sure it remains protected. A good sunscreen will protect you from harmful UV rays, but a good lotion will make sure to retain all that moisture to keep your skin looking and feeling soft and supple.
Although most folks prefer unscented products, I loved the fresh, floral scent from this dermatologist-developed body lotion. I used it after showers on my body and periodically on my hands throughout the day whenever they were feeling a little dry. The consistency was just right (not too thick or thin), did not feel greasy, and I felt it kept my hands soft for quite a while. This one's a keeper!!
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