Elyndelys
Member Since: July 29, 2017Reviews
NEUTROGENA® Hydro Boost Gel Cream
Note: I received this product for free to test. The most problematic dry spots on my face are around my nose and middle of eyebrows, and I get nervous, even while using moisturizers, how much dryness will show through if I apply makeup. This cream... +
Note: I received this product for free to test.
The most problematic dry spots on my face are around my nose and middle of eyebrows, and I get nervous, even while using moisturizers, how much dryness will show through if I apply makeup.
This cream seems to have fixed that. It leaves my skin feeling hydrated and soft, and I can go throughout the day and take a glance at myself in the mirror, and not find a single spot of dryness.
I would definitely recommend this product to anyone with dry skin.
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NEUTROGENA® All-in-One Make-Up Removing Cleansing Wipes
Note: I received this product free to test. I'm going to admit, I was pleasantly surprised at how well this worked in removing the eyeliner that I use which is heavy duty, non-moving and a royal pain to clean off. However, to clean the whole face... +
Note: I received this product free to test.
I'm going to admit, I was pleasantly surprised at how well this worked in removing the eyeliner that I use which is heavy duty, non-moving and a royal pain to clean off. However, to clean the whole face, I didn't find one wipe to be enough, which poses the issue of how often I would need to keep buying these. The smell is nice and subtle, and the cloth doesn't scratch your face.
All in all, these wipes work very well and I would recommended them.
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Aveeno Ultra-Calming Hydrating Gel Cleanser
Note: I did receive this product for free to review. When a face cleanser claims to be hydrating, I get very skeptical because to me that's just fluff and never shows up to the party. This product I can actually say surprised me a bit. My face does... +
Note: I did receive this product for free to review.
When a face cleanser claims to be hydrating, I get very skeptical because to me that's just fluff and never shows up to the party. This product I can actually say surprised me a bit. My face does feel quite nice and hydrated after I use this. There was no irritation or redness as well.
A minor issue I have, and I do mean very minor, is I think the formula is a bit too thick for a gel cleanser.
Now the major con, and the one reason I cannot recommend this product. My face was still dirty after using this. There is zero reason to purchase a cleanser if it doesn't cleanse your skin. After washing my face, I used my usual toner and the cotton round had clear evidence that my face was still dirty by the slight brown discoloration. It's really too bad because my face did feel quite nice after this use, but if I know it's not clean, then what's the point?
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Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer with SPF 30
Note: I received this product for free to test. For starters, this isn't a moisturizer; it is a basic sunscreen, plain and simple. My face doesn't feel refreshed or 'ultra-calm' at all. It annoyingly feels tacky where any pet hair sticks to my face... +
Note: I received this product for free to test.
For starters, this isn't a moisturizer; it is a basic sunscreen, plain and simple. My face doesn't feel refreshed or 'ultra-calm' at all. It annoyingly feels tacky where any pet hair sticks to my face and I feel like I'm wearing a mask. It's a layer on my face that I just want to wash off because it feels uncomfortable.
Another con is it leaves white streaks all over my face. It accumulates in my eyebrows and other creases leaving white matter that I need to use my nail to kind of scrap out. My fingertips, when trying to blend out the streaks, just seem to push around, what feels like gunk. Eventually, it does seem to buffer into the skin.
$20 is a steep price point for a low end feeling sunscreen. I have cheaper moisturizers with SPF 30 that actually feel and act like moisturizer, and they don't leave my face tacky, streaky, and slightly whiter than my natural tone. I would never recommend this product to anyone.
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Love Beauty & Planet Shea Butter & Sandalwood Majestic Moisture Body Wash
Note: I received this product for free I think the label ‘Majestic Moisture’ is a bit of a stretch. I live in the Canadian prairies. It’s cold. It’s dry. And I didn’t feel majestically moisturized. I felt clean, which I think is the... +
Note: I received this product for free
I think the label ‘Majestic Moisture’ is a bit of a stretch. I live in the Canadian prairies. It’s cold. It’s dry. And I didn’t feel majestically moisturized.
I felt clean, which I think is the most important part to be sure, but I didn’t feel any more moisturized than the cheap body wash I normally use.
The scent, gets kind of strange. It starts off wonderful, but as it lathers and spreads (which I should add, it lathers beautifully), the scent changes to a, now bare with me, like a stale candle. You know, the one you forgot about at the bottom of your closet for over a year and it’s collected all manners of dust? Even my husband, who used to work in a seniors home, came into the bathroom and commented that it smelt like a waxy medicated bar of soap. Uh... but luckily it doesn’t last long once you’re done.
I like that this came with a pump, like a hand wash. The shampoo and conditioner that is also part of this line don’t, so it’s difficult to squeeze these hard plastic (cheap feeling) bottles, and almost think they should come with a pump like this body wash.
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Love Beauty & Planet Shea Butter & Sandalwood Purposeful Hydration Conditioner
Note: I received this product for free. What is going on with this conditioner?! Normally a conditioner takes your squeaky clean hair and adds softness to it. It was the exact opposite for me. Stepping out of the shower, my hair felt stripped from... +
Note: I received this product for free.
What is going on with this conditioner?! Normally a conditioner takes your squeaky clean hair and adds softness to it. It was the exact opposite for me. Stepping out of the shower, my hair felt stripped from almost all moisture. It was so bizarre. Just as I had rinsed it out, there even felt this weird, unpleasant coating on my hair that made me feel I needed to wash all over again.
Another problem is how much product I need to use. The complimenting shampoo doesn’t require much and spreads easily, but this conditioner, for my long thick hair, I needed a ton! Way more than I would normally use with other brands.
The bottle is such a hard plastic that it’s difficult to squeeze out the conditioner. Compared to, well basically any shampoo/conditioner bottle, this one is just excessively thick. It feels like a cheap bottle of lotion you’d find at the dollar store, or at least back when I was a kid it was like that.
The only saving grace of this product is the smell. It’s heavenly, and paired with the shampoo, it can last a couple days. My husband especially liked it as he would smell my hair often. But I’m not going to purchase this just for the scent if it doesn’t actually work.
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Love Beauty & Planet Shea Butter & Sandalwood Purposeful Hydration Shampoo
Note: I did receive this product for free to test. I have thick, long hair, so I was pretty happy when this shampoo lathered up so well that I felt I used too much to saturate my hair the first time I tried it. It’s one of those, a little goes a... +
Note: I did receive this product for free to test.
I have thick, long hair, so I was pretty happy when this shampoo lathered up so well that I felt I used too much to saturate my hair the first time I tried it. It’s one of those, a little goes a long way, kind of products which I’m always for.
The scent, oh my goodness, that scent can last for days! Double plus! It was so nice how a couple days went by and still my husband was lovingly smelling my hair randomly throughout the day. It sure made me blush.
My hair feels a bit stronger and clean after using this shampoo, so I’m going to say it does what it’s intended to.
Major con though, is the packaging. The bottle doesn’t work for me. It’s such an awkward bottle to try and squeeze because of how thick the plastic is. It reminds me of back in the day when I was a kid buying beauty products from the dollar store, if that makes sense. It gives off a cheap quality impression, and sometimes when I’m squeezing it feels like the plastic will crack. The bottle doesn’t seem like it was designed to be squeezed, but more like a pump like a hand wash.
Overall though I would recommend this because the formula itself works.
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Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Leave-on Mask
This was such a confusing product to test when I first received it (for free). Looking at the product instructions, all it says is "Apply evenly over face as needed." That's it. The product description doesn't tell me what this is even used for. Is... +
This was such a confusing product to test when I first received it (for free). Looking at the product instructions, all it says is "Apply evenly over face as needed." That's it. The product description doesn't tell me what this is even used for. Is it to be worn during the day? The night? Under other products? Over? Huh? You can give someone a toolbox and tell them to use the tools, but they need to know what the tools are used for first.
After some trial and error, I ended up using it when I woke up after cleaning my face and before putting any makeup on. I should first say that it smells amazing! Especially when I leave the house and my nose picks up a light waft of fragrance; puts me in a better mood. Initially, when I put it on, my skin feels a little tight like "HIDE THE WRINKLES! STAT!" and the sensation usually stays for a couple hours after that, especially around the eye wrinkle area. What I like is that it immediately gives my skin that healthy "I worked out" kind of glow. It does leave some visible dryness on my face, so it's a step lower than a moisturizer. It actually acts more like a primer because my overall face texture is smoothed out leaving a better canvas to work on.
My only major gripe, other than the poor product description (seriously, it just explains the Absolutely Ageless collection, not the product itself), is the price. For almost $30 you get a small 38mL bottle. Yikes!
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Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
This is a miracle product, although I don’t use it for consumption. It’s a great way to clean ears, especially if there’s a mild infection. Cleared my dogs ear up really fast! I also had a mild ear ache, and it cleared that up too. Another... +
This is a miracle product, although I don’t use it for consumption. It’s a great way to clean ears, especially if there’s a mild infection. Cleared my dogs ear up really fast! I also had a mild ear ache, and it cleared that up too. Another great thing it’s good for is removing moles off your skin. Some small scaring can occur, but for the most part the skin heals up fine, so long as you take care of it.
Our home is never without a bottle of this!
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LISTERINE COOL MINT® Antiseptic Mouthwash
Listerine is always by go-to mouthwash brand. That burning feeling is like a guilty pleasure for me. Cool Mint is my second choice whenever my usual (purple Total Care) is out of stock. The burning isn’t as strong with this one (dissapointing)... +
Listerine is always by go-to mouthwash brand. That burning feeling is like a guilty pleasure for me. Cool Mint is my second choice whenever my usual (purple Total Care) is out of stock. The burning isn’t as strong with this one (dissapointing), but my mouth does feel and smell fresher. And I’m guessing it works as my dentist has complimented me on the improvement of my oral health. -
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