ElaineDraws
Member Since: June 1, 2016Reviews
My Clarins RE-BOOST Refreshing Moisturizing Cream
My Clarins Re-Boost makes for a good day cream as well as a night cream for the warmer months. I typically only use moisturizer at night time after I've showered, and I found this cream to be really wonderful. I love the way it smells - it's both... +
My Clarins Re-Boost makes for a good day cream as well as a night cream for the warmer months. I typically only use moisturizer at night time after I've showered, and I found this cream to be really wonderful. I love the way it smells - it's both light and refreshing but also doesn't linger on your skin for too long to be bothersome if you are sensitive to scents. I love that it feels really light on the skin but also does it's job by making your skin nice and soft.
* I received this product for free to try as a ChickAdvisor staff member.
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Schmidt's Lavender + Sage Natural Deodorant
I've been a fan of Schmidt's deodorants for a long time, and I'm happy to finally try the stick format of one of my favourite scents. This deodorant performs just as well as the jar format (that I've been previously buying) - even on really hot... +
I've been a fan of Schmidt's deodorants for a long time, and I'm happy to finally try the stick format of one of my favourite scents. This deodorant performs just as well as the jar format (that I've been previously buying) - even on really hot, sweaty, summer days. I'm always a bit self conscious about how much I sweat, but I am always pleasantly surprised that this deodorant really does the trick in taking care of bad odors so you don't have to worry!
This particular deodorant uses baking soda in its formula, but my skin isn't sensitive to it. If you do have sensitive skin, I'd recommend the sensitive skin formulas like the Rose + Black Pepper scent. Personally, I find the sensitive skin formulas require reapplication in the summer, but do the trick for winter.
I'd definitely recommend this product for anyone who wants an natural alternative to antiperspirant/deodorants that contain aluminum.
* I received this product for free to try as a ChickAdvisor staff member.
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Bioderma Atoderm Gentle Shower Gel
This is my go-to shower gel lately because leaves my skin feeling clean and moisturized after hot summer days out and about. Although I am neutral on the scent, I find that it doesn't linger significantly after I've showered. I'd recommend this... +
This is my go-to shower gel lately because leaves my skin feeling clean and moisturized after hot summer days out and about. Although I am neutral on the scent, I find that it doesn't linger significantly after I've showered. I'd recommend this product to anyone who doesn't mind paying a little extra for the shower gel that works really well.
* I received this product for free to try as a ChickAdvisor staff member.
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Tetley Cold Infusions - Raspberry & Cranberry
I'm not usually a huge fan of fruity drinks (unless it's a sugary juice or bubble tea), but I really enjoyed the taste of this Tetley Cold Infusions drink. The flavour infuses really easily in cold water - making it a refreshing, no-fuss summer... +
I'm not usually a huge fan of fruity drinks (unless it's a sugary juice or bubble tea), but I really enjoyed the taste of this Tetley Cold Infusions drink. The flavour infuses really easily in cold water - making it a refreshing, no-fuss summer drink. I like that I can also save the teabag and use it again if I just want to have flavoured water for a whole afternoon. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who likes too add fruity flavour to their water!
* I received this product for free to try as a ChickAdvisor staff member.
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Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Dish Soap - Lemon Verbena
This dish soap is really effective! I was impressed by how little you need on your sponge to clean greasy dishes. Compared with a much cheaper brand, I can see this soap lasting a lot longer as I don't find myself reloading the sponge with more soap... +
This dish soap is really effective! I was impressed by how little you need on your sponge to clean greasy dishes. Compared with a much cheaper brand, I can see this soap lasting a lot longer as I don't find myself reloading the sponge with more soap after every few dishes. I also love that this soap is cruelty-free and made with plant-derived ingredients.
The only thing I'm not a huge fan of is the scent. When repurchasing, I will be looking into other scents they offer! I'm really curious to try the Apple Cider Vinegar, Peony, and Orange Clove scents!
* I received this product for free as a ChickAdvisor staff member.
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Schmidt's Rose + Black Pepper Natural Deodorant
The jar format of Schmidt's deodorant has been a favourite of mine for the past couple of years; it was the first natural deodorant to actually work and not cause any irritation on my sensitive underarm skin - and I tried a fair few! Back then, I... +
The jar format of Schmidt's deodorant has been a favourite of mine for the past couple of years; it was the first natural deodorant to actually work and not cause any irritation on my sensitive underarm skin - and I tried a fair few!
Back then, I was told the stick format wasn't as good as formula in the jar, but so far it's been working very well for me. The only issue I have is that the product is quite soft, and when I use it, it smears all over the outside of the packaging and ends up getting on my hands and wherever I set my deodorant down. Even though I save some time using this deodorant in stick format versus scooping it out of a jar and using my fingers, I still find that I have to wash my hands and wipe the outside of the product packaging every now and then.
Other than that, I really love this product and I'm happy to see more stores carrying it as a natural option. I would definitely recommend it to others!
* I received this product for free tor try as a ChickAdvisor staff member.
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CND VINYLUX Weekly Polish
I love the range of colours CND Vinylux has to offer. Although it usually takes three coats to get the opacity I desire (especially for lighter colours), it has a nice brush that is easy to use and is streak-free. When paired with Vinylux's Weekly... +
I love the range of colours CND Vinylux has to offer. Although it usually takes three coats to get the opacity I desire (especially for lighter colours), it has a nice brush that is easy to use and is streak-free. When paired with Vinylux's Weekly Top Coat, this polish lasts almost a week despite me being really hard on my nails (lots of dishes to wash)! I tend to buy it on sale because it usually sells at a higher price point than other drugstore polishes, but it definitely makes up for the quality. I would definitely recommend this polish to everyone!
* I received this product for free to try as a ChickAdvisor staff member.
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COLAB Dry Shampoo Original
Having dark brown / black hair, I am hesitant to try dry shampoo for fear of the white powder-y look most dry shampoos have (especially if they're not specifically marketed towards people with dark hair). I was pleasantly surprised by Colab's Dry... +
Having dark brown / black hair, I am hesitant to try dry shampoo for fear of the white powder-y look most dry shampoos have (especially if they're not specifically marketed towards people with dark hair). I was pleasantly surprised by Colab's Dry Shampoo in Original as its product is truly invisible! Application is very easy - just spray on oily roots and finger comb or brush through after. I found that the product didn't "disappear" (stop working) after brushing compared to another brand I've tried.
The original has a decent scent, but it is somewhat strong and might not be suited to everyone's preference. I also found that it wasn't as effective at disguising oily bangs as they still looked slightly oily after liberal spraying.
Overall, it's the best dry shampoo I've tried so far and I love that it is invisible and quite affordable! I would definitely recommend it to those who have dark hair and don't mind relatively strong scents.
* I received this product for free to try as a ChickAdvisor staff member.
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Dove UltraCare Conditioner Concentrated+Repair Crème
When a box of these arrived in our office, it smelled so good for days; I just love the scent of Dove conditioners in general and this was no exception! Having dry, damaged, and frizzy hair requires extra maintenance. I decided to try using this... +
When a box of these arrived in our office, it smelled so good for days; I just love the scent of Dove conditioners in general and this was no exception! Having dry, damaged, and frizzy hair requires extra maintenance. I decided to try using this conditioner on days where I use my clarifying shampoo to give my hair the extra boost it needs (especially after being stripped of moisture by clarifying shampoo). After leaving it in my hair for a few minutes and rinsing out, I find that my hair is noticeably softer and healthier after it has dried. It has since become my go-to conditioner that I use once a week after clarifying shampoo as a treatment. I would definitely recommend this to anyone with dry or damaged hair that needs extra moisture locked in.
* I received this product for free to try as a ChickAdvisor staff member.
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Dove 0% Aluminum Deodorant Coconut and Pink Jasmine Scent
I've been using natural, aluminum-free deodorant for a couple of years and was happy to find out that Dove created this 0% aluminum formula that's available to the masses. My first impression is that deodorant smells lovely and does a good job at... +
I've been using natural, aluminum-free deodorant for a couple of years and was happy to find out that Dove created this 0% aluminum formula that's available to the masses.
My first impression is that deodorant smells lovely and does a good job at moisturizing your armpits, but sadly doesn't keep your pits odor-free all day in the summer heat. The formula goes on slightly sticky but since it is clear it doesn't leave white residue on your clothes or underarms. Unfortunately, I can only see myself using this deodorant in the winter when I don't sweat as much or on days where I don't leave the house but want to make sure I stay odor -free.
* I received this product for free to try as a ChickAdvisor staff member.
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