Elyndelys
Member Since: July 29, 2017Reviews
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Prep Cleanser
Note: I received this product for free for testing purposes. This cleanser is something special. It leaves my skin feel so smooth and hydrated, which is something I’ve personally have a hard time finding in a cleanser. There are bits of... +
Note: I received this product for free for testing purposes.
This cleanser is something special. It leaves my skin feel so smooth and hydrated, which is something I’ve personally have a hard time finding in a cleanser. There are bits of exfoliants but the formula is so creamy it doesn’t feel scratchy on the skin. It actually feels soothing. The smell is quite nice also, no harsh chemicals scents or overly fragranced.
I’m very happy with this cleanser!
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Aveeno Positively Radiant MaxGlow Infusion Drops
Note: I received this product for free for testing purposes. First of all, I have to say I love the packaging! The texture of this works similar to a serum, so a little goes a long way. I do like the dewy finish it leaves, but if you plan to... +
Note: I received this product for free for testing purposes.
First of all, I have to say I love the packaging!
The texture of this works similar to a serum, so a little goes a long way.
I do like the dewy finish it leaves, but if you plan to cover it up with makeup, it’s kinda pointless then. This is for those days you want to go no make up (which is most days for me anyways). My skin tone and texture did improve slightly, but not as much as compared to other products I’ve used, especially in the world of Kbeauty.
I didn’t like the waxy feeling after it dried though. Also, it claims the goodness all comes from the kiwi and soy in it, but in reality, those ingredients are near the bottom of the list, and the skin softening stuff is all the chemicals at the top, which are in a lot of skin care. I think you’d be better off just eating a kiwi and/or some soy to get a better result from the inside out.
With the high price point, I would expect something more amazing in terms of results, but there just wasn’t anything special, so I can’t say I’d recommend it. I feel like this Maxglow line is trying to be the ‘luxury’ brand in the drugstore with their price points, but it’s still low end drugstore quality.
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Aveeno Positively Radiant MaxGlow No-Mess Sleep Mask
Note: I received this product for free for testing purposes. My goodness I did not like this product at all! First of all, I did receive this for free, however a quick search shows this is a pretty expensive product, and you get a tiny bottle that... +
Note: I received this product for free for testing purposes.
My goodness I did not like this product at all! First of all, I did receive this for free, however a quick search shows this is a pretty expensive product, and you get a tiny bottle that won’t last you very long. It comes with a silicone paddle at the tip to apply product. I couldn’t stand the paddle. Maybe if it was more like a brush, sure, but I ended up using natures tools, ie my fingers, to apply and it went on a much even layer.
I’m someone who tends to toss when I sleep and prefer to sleep on my side and stomach, so I had such bad sleep consciously trying to remember to not do any of that. In the end though, every morning it was a flaky gross mess of residue everywhere. Also, any bit of hair floating around gets stuck to it making my face really itchy, but you don’t want to touch it because, well, duh. It’s gave me more frustration than relaxation.
When I washed it off the next morning with my cleanser, it was like I did nothing. My face initially felt Uber soft, but then as it dried, poof, my skin felt tight and dry. I even saw some skin flaking in spot, like it was desperate for moisture. Oh, and I always got to make up with a fresh white head, because you know, that’s always fun.
I really didn’t like this product at all. I can’t imagine someone wanting to pay the high price of this for basically glorified lotion that you cake on and let dry.
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Aveeno Positively Radiant MaxGlow Peel-Off Mask
Note: I received this product for free for testing purposes. I love peel off masks because of the lack of clean up afterwards. Plus, there is something satisfying about the painful tug when pulling them off. The thing is, pretty much all masks... +
Note: I received this product for free for testing purposes.
I love peel off masks because of the lack of clean up afterwards. Plus, there is something satisfying about the painful tug when pulling them off. The thing is, pretty much all masks leave your skin feeling soft afterwards because you’re pulling a layer of skin off, that isn’t always a good thing according to dermatologists. I think this could be fine-tuned with some charcoal to become a painful blackhead removing mask, I mean, it ripped out some of my husbands.
It also claims to brighten the skin, which I guess it initially did as my redness was gone, but afterwards I went in with a cotton pad and some cleanser and found a very very faint layer of green residue on the pad. Then my face went back to its usual redness. I felt that green tint was only there to cancel out the red and make it look like it worked wonders, but it hadn’t.
This is a tiny bottle and it tells you to apply a generous layer of this ‘glue’, so basically it will be gone in no time. I like products that, if I were to pay a decent amount, I expect longevity, but that’s not the case with this one.
The exfoliating and smooth skin I can achieve through other products that are much more lower in dollars and within minutes of some scrubbing in the shower. I can’t say I’d recommend this at all.
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Dove Men+Care SPORTCARE Active+Fresh Body + Face Wash
Note: I received this product for free for testing purposes. I like this body wash, but it doesn’t feel like it’s any different than any other one I use/have used. The only difference I find is there isn’t much of a left-behind scent. As I... +
Note: I received this product for free for testing purposes.
I like this body wash, but it doesn’t feel like it’s any different than any other one I use/have used. The only difference I find is there isn’t much of a left-behind scent. As I enjoy wearing fragrances, this can be looked at as a plus as that I don’t have competing fragrances. A little goes a long way as it lathers up nicely. I feel like that’s about it because, like I said, it’s just another body wash.
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Dove Men+Care SPORTCARE Active+Fresh Antiperspirant Stick
Note: I received this product for free for testing purposes. This is one of the best, subtle-scented antiperspirant I’ve used. It does leave much if any residue, which is a huge plus, and it also goes on smoothly. It has a great wear time. I put... +
Note: I received this product for free for testing purposes.
This is one of the best, subtle-scented antiperspirant I’ve used. It does leave much if any residue, which is a huge plus, and it also goes on smoothly. It has a great wear time. I put it on before bed, as I tend to sweat a bit, woke up the next day and I still smelt fresh, then did a workout, and guess what? Still smelt fresh!
What I appreciate most is how subtle the scent is. I like wearing fragrances, and this deodorant doesn’t compete with these fragrances. Overall I would highly recommend this.
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Dove Men+Care SPORTCARE Active+Fresh 3-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner + Deodorizer
Note: I received this product for free for testing purposes. I’m someone who prefers not to use 2-in-1’s because they just aren’t as good. The shampoo part lathered well and cleaned my hair as it should. However the conditioner felt lacking... +
Note: I received this product for free for testing purposes.
I’m someone who prefers not to use 2-in-1’s because they just aren’t as good. The shampoo part lathered well and cleaned my hair as it should. However the conditioner felt lacking in that my hair didn’t feel soft. Compared to separate conditioners, my hair felt rough as if I never used any conditioner to begin with.
The scent was underwhelming as well. A little goes a long way which is major plus. Otherwise, I wouldn’t recommend this.
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Dove UltraCare Conditioner Concentrated+Moisture Crème
Note: I received this product for free for testing purposes. Oh my goodness. In my long years of trying to find that one conditioner that does what it’s supposed to and make ones hair immaculate... this one has risen above all. I’m always... +
Note: I received this product for free for testing purposes.
Oh my goodness. In my long years of trying to find that one conditioner that does what it’s supposed to and make ones hair immaculate... this one has risen above all.
I’m always sceptical when a conditioner claims it does wonders for thick dry hair, when it does next to nothing. In this cold Canadian prairie weather, I need all the help I can get.
I normally let my hair air dry and it tends to turn into a frizzy mess until I add a hair oil to tame it. But with this conditioner, my hair looked and felt amazing! I kept going to the mirror to check myself out, that’s how amazed I was! Even my husband kept walking by me to smell my hair and run his fingers through it.
I don’t think I’ve ever felt my hair feel so soft and light weight. I love this conditioner!
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NIVEA MicellAIR Water for Dry and Sensitive Skin
I've been using micellar waters from other brands on a regular basis, and I thought I found my holy grail in Garnier, but nope, this one surpasses it by a landslide. After using my usual one, thinking I had a perfectly clean face, I went in with... +
I've been using micellar waters from other brands on a regular basis, and I thought I found my holy grail in Garnier, but nope, this one surpasses it by a landslide. After using my usual one, thinking I had a perfectly clean face, I went in with this Nivea one and, what's this? I still had gunk on my face!
The formula doesn't have a scent and there is no discomfort in using it. It really feels like I'm just rubbing some water and my skin and magic happens. I love this stuff!
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NIVEA Care Nourishing Cream
I've never been a fan of products that claim they are for both body and face. Usually, one spot has to suffer, whether it be lacking in moisture or too much greasiness. Surprisingly, this cream, it feels like it knows what to do when it settles into... +
I've never been a fan of products that claim they are for both body and face. Usually, one spot has to suffer, whether it be lacking in moisture or too much greasiness. Surprisingly, this cream, it feels like it knows what to do when it settles into different areas of your skin. It wasn't greasy at all and was thick enough to nourish all areas of my skin without having to pile it on. A little product goes a long way! Another plus is how much product you get in one package. Normally these type of containers trick you by thinking you get a lot, but really the walls are thicker and you get a lot less. Not this one. I was super happy when I opened it up and it was full at all angles. Very impressed!
The only con I have is that it smells like a cheap Avon hand lotion my grandma used to get me for my Christmas stockings. But that is such a minor thing.
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