Elyndelys
Member Since: July 29, 2017Reviews
Batiste Waterless Cleansing Foam with Hibiscus Root
Note: I received this product for free for testing purposes. I’ve never had much luck with these dry shampoo type products. I’m sorry to say but that goes for this one as well. It claims to basically bring some life back into my hair when it is... +
Note: I received this product for free for testing purposes.
I’ve never had much luck with these dry shampoo type products. I’m sorry to say but that goes for this one as well. It claims to basically bring some life back into my hair when it is in that less than clean state. I will say it did dry in the 60 seconds in claim, but I feel that’s how long it had any affect on my hair too. I applied it, everything seemed going well, my hair was looking and feeling pretty good, then just deflated back to gross and a last minute ponytail had to be used.
I tried at different levels of dirtiness, but i just didn’t get results. Not sure if it’s something to do with my hair or oils or something, but I can’t recommend something that doesn’t work for me.
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Premier Protein Caramel Shake
Recently I got these in the mail for free. I've used some of this brands products before in the past because unlike other brands, they aren't loaded with sugar. I hate when you want to reach for something quick to satiate the belly but find out its... +
Recently I got these in the mail for free. I've used some of this brands products before in the past because unlike other brands, they aren't loaded with sugar. I hate when you want to reach for something quick to satiate the belly but find out its loaded with sugar. Not good.
These shakes came in chocolate and caramel. The chocolate to me tasted almost like any protein shake, but surprisingly I liked the caramel one a bit better. The flavor masked the protein taste nicely. I’m not the hugest fan of caramel, but it had a sort of ice cream dessert kind of taste which was really nice.
I did feel satisfied afterwards as it held me off for my work shift (in retail, yikes). So all in all, no complaints from me and thumbs up all around.
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Canada Dry Diet Cranberry Ginger Ale
Note: I received this product for free for testing purposes. I’ve enjoyed Canada Dry Ginger Ale since I was a kid. Adults would give it to me as a ‘medicine’ to help with my tummy issues, and it always worked. The thing is, I never looked at... +
Note: I received this product for free for testing purposes.
I’ve enjoyed Canada Dry Ginger Ale since I was a kid. Adults would give it to me as a ‘medicine’ to help with my tummy issues, and it always worked. The thing is, I never looked at this as a beverage to just enjoy, like other carbonated drinks.
This added cranberry changes that big time! The flavour is just fruity/sweet enough to want to indulge in it will relaxing after work. It also has that wonderful bite that ginger ale should always have. I don’t find it addicting like other sodas, which is a great thing because as always, everything in moderation. The major plus side is that this is free of sugar. Sure aspartame isn’t good either, but I’d rather not have that extra sugar.
I would definitely recommend this to everyone and I plan on buying it again.
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Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair® Retinol Oil
Note: I received this product for free for testing purposes. This is my first time using a product like this so I was incredibly sceptical. I will point out that I don’t like the applicator but that’s such a minor issue. First off, it works... +
Note: I received this product for free for testing purposes.
This is my first time using a product like this so I was incredibly sceptical. I will point out that I don’t like the applicator but that’s such a minor issue.
First off, it works. Like I saw a huge reduction in the wrinkles on my forehead and my mouth that people started to question my age, thinking I’m 24 when I’m 32. Awesome! Even though it’s a tiny bottle, like most serums and oils, a little goes a long way. It feels really good on my skin, almost like velvet that I feel more confident with showing my bare skin or having it touched.
I really like this stuff and plan to use it regularly from now on.
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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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