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Member Since: June 21, 2021Reviews
Urban Decay Face Bond Waterproof Foundation
Let me take a selfie! Eager to try this foundation by Urban Decay after reading the benefits, it's a FOUNDATION + SERUM + SETTING POWDER. My skin tone is a little complicated, somewhere between cool and neutral, fair and light, so most times I... +
Let me take a selfie!
Eager to try this foundation by Urban Decay after reading the benefits, it's a FOUNDATION + SERUM + SETTING POWDER.
My skin tone is a little complicated, somewhere between cool and neutral, fair and light, so most times I mix shades.
I was concerned the color might be too dark when looking at it through the container. I tested it on my wrist, which is the best place to find a color match in the real world, and it was close, "Phew."
A couple of discoveries by testing it first were that I didn't need a lot for coverage and that I needed to use it quickly because it dries fast and then it can get cakey.
Applying a few drops in the key facial focal points, I used my fingers to blend out and then a sponge to set.
One application was enough coverage for me for a natural look, but if I was planning on a more sophisticated event or evening look, I'd apply another thin layer.
The foundation made my color uniform and a blank canvas to apply my other products.
100% I didn't have the need to use a powder, it set perfectly.
As the day went on I could feel I was wearing foundation. I'd prefer it to have a little more moisture in it. After a few hours, I could see the drier parts of my skin highlighted and it sat cradling the larger pores on my chin.
I have combination skin and I wasn't expecting the foundation to change, especially so quickly since it went on so beautifully and looked nice and it's supposed to last up to 24 hours.
I recommend this for people with oily or normal skin types. If your skin has any dryness, extra pre-prep with a moisturizing cream because even though I had issues it has a great photo finish for selfies!
- Product received for free from Urban Decay Canada in exchange for an honest review.
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YSL LOVESHINE LIPSTICK (150)
This new loveshine formulation is phenomenal, my lips were dripping with moisture in such a good way. I find I’m a little more conscious of any lines that could be age-related and I feel when looking at my lips they look youthful, the way I want... +
This new loveshine formulation is phenomenal, my lips were dripping with moisture in such a good way. I find I’m a little more conscious of any lines that could be age-related and I feel when looking at my lips they look youthful, the way I want them to appear. Even after removing the lipshine off my lips at the end of the day still felt hydrated.
150 is a light orange tone, that enhances your nature lip and the color is buildable.
The new silver lipstick case is very lux and weighty, although I did love the gold, maybe down the line, there will be the option to pick your case. 💛
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YSL LOVESHINE LIPSTICK (44)
I’ve always been lipstick-obsessed, so it may sound surprising that I only discovered YSL lipsticks a few years ago. I love their pigmentation and comfort. This new loveshine formulation is phenomenal, my lips felt completely hydrated. I find... +
I’ve always been lipstick-obsessed, so it may sound surprising that I only discovered YSL lipsticks a few years ago. I love their pigmentation and comfort.
This new loveshine formulation is phenomenal, my lips felt completely hydrated. I find I’m a little more conscious of any lines that could be age-related and I feel when looking at my lips they look youthful, the way I want them to appear.
44 is a beautiful everyday pale but buildable pink.
The new silver lipstick case is very lux and weighty, although I did love the gold, maybe down the line, there will be the option to pick your case.
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YSL Lashclash Mascara
#gotitfree from @thisisbutterly and @yslbeauty in exchange for my review and posting. When wearing makeup I like going for a natural look, I used to be much more extreme, but being over forty, for me, less is more and more is too much. One... +
#gotitfree from @thisisbutterly and @yslbeauty in exchange for my review and posting.
When wearing makeup I like going for a natural look,
I used to be much more extreme, but being over forty, for me, less is more and more is too much.
One of my go-to basics include mascara; I have smaller almond-shaped eyes, I say my lashes are an average amount, at an average length.
My impression:
When applying the LASH CLASH WATERPROOF MASCARA
EXTREME VOLUME WATERPROOF MASCARA, I used only one coat and I did not comb it through or use a curler, so what you see in my image is the basic untouched use.
There are many tight fitting bristles in the wand; the mascara has a strong consistency, so I knew right away it is a lux brand and lives up to the YSL designer reputation.
Easy enough to apply, but I couldn't get a curl and my lashes weren't as defined/separated as I expected with so many bristles. That being said, an easy fix would be using a lash comb, but I didn't want to for the sake of this review.
What I love is the depth of color, non flaking, the longevity of the mascara - easily 24hrs of wear time and truly waterproof and needed a double cleanse to remove.
If I was to change one thing it would be the brush, but you may not have an issue.
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CLEAN RESERVE H2EAU Brilliant Peony
Come to my garden where flowers bloom and birds sing the song of spring. H2Eau Brilliant Peony Clean #gotitfree from @thisisbutterly and @cleanbeauty_collective in exchange for my review and posting. My impression: I applied the fragrance on... +
Come to my garden where flowers bloom and birds sing the song of spring.
H2Eau Brilliant Peony Clean #gotitfree from @thisisbutterly and @cleanbeauty_collective in exchange for my review and posting.
My impression: I applied the fragrance on freshly cleaned skin.
Right away, I smelled the sweetness and Peony, it's not overpowering, but notable. I also noted the white musk; the trail stays pretty close so it's intimate with a companion of one other, meaning if you are standing close to someone in line at a cafe, they'd notice that you smell like summer flowers and icing, but the person behind them would only be smelling the coffee aroma.
The longevity is moderate, about 6 hours, and starts to really fade out around the 4 hour mark, but if you have the travel size you can always reapply.
I love the scent, it's one I would choose for myself.
It reminds me of Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming by Dior.
- Product received for free from CLEAN RESERVE (Canada) in exchange for an honest review.
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Aveeno® Calm + Restore Daily Face Moisturizer Mineral SPF 30
#gotitfree from @thisisbutterly and @aveenoca @aveeno in exchange for my review and posting. Aveeno® Calm + Restore Daily Moisturizer Mineral SPF 30. One of my favorite skin care brands for body is Aveeno, so when I saw that there was an... +
#gotitfree from @thisisbutterly and @aveenoca @aveeno in exchange for my review and posting.
Aveeno® Calm + Restore Daily Moisturizer Mineral SPF 30.
One of my favorite skin care brands for body is Aveeno, so when I saw that there was an opportunity to test a face cream, I jumped at it.
My first impression of the Aveeno® Calm + Restore Daily Moisturizer Mineral SPF 30 was surprise in the color, it has a tint that you can see in the photos.
The texture is a little thicker than most creams; it has a silicone primer feel, the color does blend down to my tone, it takes a little extra effort to get there.
On my combination skin, as the day went on, my skin continued to feel evenly hydrated. I had no ill reactions to it.
I love that this has 30 SPF protection, usually I have to apply a SPF separately, so having it all in one is a huge positive. This will easily fit into my daily skincare routine.
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Sambucol Black Elderberry Immunity + Cold and Flu Relief Gummies
Deep in the bowels of autumn!🍂 #gotitfree from @thisisbutterly & @sambucolcanada Elderberry Advanced Immune Support Gummies.🎁 OMW has it turned cold here in Canada. We had a hiccup of warm weather last week and then bam with the full... +
Deep in the bowels of autumn!🍂
#gotitfree from @thisisbutterly & @sambucolcanada Elderberry Advanced Immune Support Gummies.🎁
OMW has it turned cold here in Canada. We had a hiccup of warm weather last week and then bam with the full moon we actually had a kick of snow.🥶🌝
This means we'll all be indoors and need an extra immune boost as we come into contact with more people in tighter spaces.
I like supplements, I take them everyday, so trying Sambucol Elderberry Advanced Immune Support Gummies for free was right in my lane.💊
I love a berry taste; these have a bit of a bitter taste, but I like that in a berry. They were easy to chew and vegan.
These are all wins for me.
🍓🫐🏆
Since I'm just a reviewer I suggest if you have any concern about taking a new supplement to check with your doctor.👩⚕️
I personally didn't have any side effects such as an upset stomach, but that's me.
What Sambucol says:
The original black
elderberry extract
Twenty years of scientific studies make Sambucol one of the most extensively researched elderberry products in the world.
Delicious, immune support for the entire family. Can be taken daily or when sick to fight the symptoms of colds and flu. Made with Premium Haschberg Black Elderberries plus Vitamin C and Zinc increased illness prevention and protection.
All natural
Vegan and vegetarian friendly
No artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners, or preservatives.
- Product received for free from Butterly.com in exchange for an honest review.
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LISTERINE® COOL MINT® Antiseptic Mouthwash
💝#gotitfree from @listerinecanada and @thisisbutterly in exchange for my review and posting. So I have this thing, sometimes I dream that my teeth fall out! 😬 I do attach my teeth in the same realm of beauty care, but it's also health. I... +
💝#gotitfree from @listerinecanada and @thisisbutterly
in exchange for my review and posting.
So I have this thing, sometimes I dream that my teeth fall out! 😬 I do attach my teeth in the same realm of beauty care, but it's also health.
I personally have been using LISTERINE for decades now; I like a powerful mouthwash that's more than just a breath mint, that's about oral care. 👩⚕️
My Impression: I love it, it has that spicey cool mint kick that just tingles and feels like it's beating up the germs that are in my mouth. If you've ever had a shot of tequila or whiskey you could compare the sensation to that, but not as strong and of course you spit and don't swallow. 🥃
The freshness effect is long lasting.⌚
I use this in between brushing as well, after a meal to clean away food debris. 🍝
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AVEENO® Tone + Texture Daily Renewing Lotion
#gotitfree from @thisisbutterly and @aveenoca @aveeno in exchange for my review and posting. So, so happy to try AVEENO® Tone + Texture Daily Renewing Lotion, at this stage of my life I want every super power in a body lotion that is out there... +
#gotitfree from @thisisbutterly and @aveenoca @aveeno in exchange for my review and posting.
So, so happy to try AVEENO® Tone + Texture Daily Renewing Lotion, at this stage of my life I want every super power in a body lotion that is out there, and as the seasons change, like my wardrobe, I want protection from the cooler and dryer elements. 😄
My Impression: This is a beautifully rich lotion that doesn't feel heavy, absorbs naturally, and my skin feels freshly polished. 🌾
I love that it's fragrance free so it won't interfere with my perfume of choice.
Have you begun your skincare seasonal switch up?
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Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Anti-Aging Serum
#gotitfree from @thisisbutterly and @lancomeofficial in exchange for my review and posting. I received this a few days ago and have used it once a day, sometimes in the morning and sometimes at night. I wanted to see how it preformed under... +
#gotitfree from @thisisbutterly and @lancomeofficial in exchange for my review and posting.
I received this a few days ago and have used it once a day, sometimes in the morning and sometimes at night.
I wanted to see how it preformed under makeup and if I could see the results overnight, since I read a review that mentioned she saw her pores shrink when she looked in the mirror the next day.🙈
My impression: At first it was tacky in texture and it took a long time to sink in, but this was because I was initially only getting one portion of the serum, with lots of pumping the multiple concentrates fused together and was much more creamy. It quickly absorbed into the drier areas of my combination skin, a little longer on my normal/T-zone area. 🧽
The next time I used it, my drier area was more hydrated and it absorbed evenly, so that alone gets my endorsement. 💧
I haven't seen a visible shrinkage in my pores; it preformed considerably well under my usual day cream and makeup. The scent has a rosy hint to it but dissipates. 🌹
The biggest negative, is the the pump; it's kinda flimsy and takes more pumping action than normally necessary to get any rewards. 🎉
I still would recommend this serum for hydration and if you're a Lancôme fan, this won't disappoint. 🏆
What Lancôme says:
A NEW TRIPLE-ACTION SERUM with Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C + Niacinamide and Ferulic Acid.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
SKIN FIRMNESS AND QUALITY REPLUMPED
Discover a new technological breakthrough, Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum. Patented until 2035, Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Serum masterfully concentrates into one radically caring triple dose Hyaluronic Acid, C + Niacinamide Vitamins and Ferulic Acid. Each powerful alone, yet impossible to combine in one single formula, they now freshly fuse into a high performance anti-aging concentrate.💮
#lancomehcftripleserum
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