Elyndelys
Member Since: July 29, 2017Reviews
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. -
fritolay baken-ets
This is a staple for the Ketogenic diet. Anyone on this diet understands the importance of keeping your carb limit low, while enjoying the healthy benefits from fat. This is a perfect way to kick the chips out and enjoy a crunchy snack. It’s very... +
This is a staple for the Ketogenic diet. Anyone on this diet understands the importance of keeping your carb limit low, while enjoying the healthy benefits from fat. This is a perfect way to kick the chips out and enjoy a crunchy snack. It’s very filling, although I’d recommend having a drink on hand because it can get dry and flaky, getting some stuck to your tonsils/throat. -
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Refreshing Gel
This hand sanitizer is a staple for me. I’ve tried many others in the past and sure they come with some amazing scents, but that’s their only winning point. This one dries really fast and doesn’t leave my hands dry or feeling like there’s... +
This hand sanitizer is a staple for me. I’ve tried many others in the past and sure they come with some amazing scents, but that’s their only winning point. This one dries really fast and doesn’t leave my hands dry or feeling like there’s this layer of sticky gunk. Plus the scent is minimal and pleasant and doesn’t linger for long. -
Dove Derma+Care Scalp Dryness & Itch Relief Conditioner
I received this product to test and had my hopes up because I’ve tried way too many anti dandruff products throughout my life. First of all, tone down the fragrance please! It’s way too strong! It’s like hugging that aunt from out of town who... +
I received this product to test and had my hopes up because I’ve tried way too many anti dandruff products throughout my life.
First of all, tone down the fragrance please! It’s way too strong! It’s like hugging that aunt from out of town who likes to pour an entire perfume bottle on her. Yikes!
How’s my dandruff after using this? Still there, hasn’t improved whatsoever. It actually dried out my scalp, leaving it itchy and irritable. Also, my hair doesn’t feel as soft as it would using another cheaper product I normally use. Dryness with dandruff is not something I want!
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Dove Derma+Care Scalp Clean & Fresh Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
I received this product to test, and as someone who has had dandruff for way too many years, one could imagine the frustration. So naturally I was excited to try this. When I first tried it, I looked at my scalp as soon as I left the shower and had... +
I received this product to test, and as someone who has had dandruff for way too many years, one could imagine the frustration. So naturally I was excited to try this. When I first tried it, I looked at my scalp as soon as I left the shower and had my hopes up because, where I would normally see a flake or two, there were none. Nice! However a couple hours later and my scalp felt really dry and super flaky. I shrugged it off thinking it’s just to first time, it’ll get better.
It never got better. The dandruff never went away, but I swear, whatever is in it seemed to make my scalp feel worse. I’ve tried other dandruff shampoos that at least minimize it, but I don’t know what this one was trying to achieve.
Also, my hair never fully felt clean. It was like something, I don’t know what, was left behind. I can’t quite explain in, but I didn’t enjoy it.
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