laurejade41
Member Since: October 21, 2020Reviews
Neutrogena® All-in-One Make-up Removing Cleansing Wipes Singles Fragrance Free
This is a fantastic makeup remover wipe. It removes makeup efficiently, even ones that are waterproof. This is great as a first step in the cleansing routine to remove most of the product on the face. The cloth was gentle enough to use all over the... +
This is a fantastic makeup remover wipe. It removes makeup efficiently, even ones that are waterproof. This is great as a first step in the cleansing routine to remove most of the product on the face. The cloth was gentle enough to use all over the face but I did have to rub it a bit to remove eye makeup completely. It did not leave my eyes irritated which is a plus since I have sensitive eyes.
I also like the portability of the product. It’s perfect to take for travel and if you’re on the go.
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Mist Sunscreen Spray SPF 50
I was really excited to try this product because I use sunscreen religiously but I am still looking for a product that makes reapplying sunscreen over makeup easy. I thought this sunscreen spray would be the solution to that but unfortunately this... +
I was really excited to try this product because I use sunscreen religiously but I am still looking for a product that makes reapplying sunscreen over makeup easy. I thought this sunscreen spray would be the solution to that but unfortunately this did not work for me.
Firstly, I was not a fan of the application of this product. When sprayed directly to the face, it applies unevenly and it always gets in my eyes regardless of how carefully I apply it. I have extremely sensitive eyes and this product irritated my eyes. Some parts of my face gets more product than other parts which means you have to pat it on your skin and spread the product around your face. You could also spray it on your palms and then apply it on your face but that kind of defeats the purpose of this product.
Secondly, this did not apply well atop my makeup. I have combination oily skin and this made my skin even more oily even without makeup. It just stays on the surface of the skin and never really dries up.
I had high hopes for this product and it didn’t quite live up to it.
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AVEENO® Restorative Skin Therapy Repairing Cream
I work in a job that requires me to wash and sanitize my hands frequently and that often results in dry and cracked skin. With winter weather, it’s made it even worse. I typically use Vaseline but it doesn’t readily absorb into the skin and... +
I work in a job that requires me to wash and sanitize my hands frequently and that often results in dry and cracked skin. With winter weather, it’s made it even worse. I typically use Vaseline but it doesn’t readily absorb into the skin and often transfers to my clothes.
This moisturizer works amazing. It has helped a lot with retaining moisture on my hands and there’s noticeably less cracking after only a week of use. I’ve also noticed the soothing property of this moisturizer and it has helped ease the redness and irritation on my hands. The gel cream consistency makes it easy to spread on the skin and it absorbs readily without leaving an oily film. It just leaves the skin smooth.
What I love the most about this product are the simple ingredients and the absence of irritants including fragrance and parabens. I trialed using this moisturizer for my face and I was impressed. My skin tends to react when new products are introduced but I had no reaction to this at all. The gel cream is ideal for my oily-combination skin and it works with my other skincare products.
I will definitely be purchasing this product.
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Schmidt's Rose + Vanilla Natural Deodorant
My work requires me to use personal protective equipments (PPEs) so I decided to truly put this deodorant to the test for a 4 hour shift. Typically, I am not one to excessively sweat but under all those PPEs, it's unavoidable. This is my first time... +
My work requires me to use personal protective equipments (PPEs) so I decided to truly put this deodorant to the test for a 4 hour shift. Typically, I am not one to excessively sweat but under all those PPEs, it's unavoidable. This is my first time trying a natural deodorant and here are the pros and cons I found with this product.
PROS
- Being a natural deodorant, I take comfort in knowing that it contains natural ingredients instead of chemicals that could potentially be harmful to your health.
- As a deodorant, it was effective at preventing body odour. After my 4 hour shift, I did not detect any body odour and was detecting only the smell of the deodorant. The smell did fade throughout the day but even after 10 hours after first application, I can still detect the scent of the deodorant and not body odor. I didn't end up re-applying at all during the day.
- While this is not an antiperspirant and is only meant to combat odour and not prevent sweating, it did a decent job at containing the sweat probably due to the baking soda's ability to absorb moisture. Re-application would be needed though if you intend to use this more for moisture control or opt for an anti-perspirant instead.
CONS
- While it applies fine on the skin, I did find the texture to be slightly more rough than my usual deodorant probably due to the baking soda base. It did take a few more swipes to get it completely blended on the skin.
- While it contains natural ingredients, there are some ingredients that some might be sensitive to including baking soda (mild abrasive) and fragrance (potential irritant).
I only used this for a span of a week so there are a few points I can't speak on including staining. I didn't have any problem with staining on clothes and skin during the time I used it but with prolonged use, that could change. Prolonged use could also paint a better picture of the skin's reactivity to the product but so far I haven't had any reaction to this deodorant.
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Dove Instant Foaming Body Wash Glowing Mango Butter
I've used this everyday for about 2 weeks and have throughly enjoyed using it. Foaming body wash is my favourite form of soap to use and I really loved the thick lather this creates. While other body wash I've used previously are watery, this one... +
I've used this everyday for about 2 weeks and have throughly enjoyed using it. Foaming body wash is my favourite form of soap to use and I really loved the thick lather this creates. While other body wash I've used previously are watery, this one creates very airy and soft bubbles. It cleans the skin without stripping it of moisture and leaving it dry. My skin remains soft and moisturized after use. It doesn't leave a film on my skin after rinsing like other products I've used in the past.
The pump packaging makes for easy dispensing of the product. Because it creates a foam, you really only need to use a bit of the product.
While I enjoyed the smell of this product and are not aversive to it, I can see how the fragrance might be a potential irritant for some who are more sensitive to this ingredient. The scent is strong while using it but it once it's rinsed off, the scent is barely noticeable on the skin.
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Dove Mango & Almond Butter Exfoliating Body Polish
Having tried the product over a couple of weeks, here are the pros and cons I've found with this body polish: PROS Gentle Scrub - The crushed almonds and polishing particles are very fine in this product, akin to a sugar scrub. Unlike other more... +
Having tried the product over a couple of weeks, here are the pros and cons I've found with this body polish:
PROS
Gentle Scrub - The crushed almonds and polishing particles are very fine in this product, akin to a sugar scrub. Unlike other more abrasive scrubs that I've used previously, this provides gentle exfoliation. While I typically only use a scrub once or twice a week, I find this polish to be gentle enough to use more frequently.
Non-drying - For a polish, it did not leave my skin dry after using. My skin remains soft and moisturized. I tend to get dry spots on my legs and arms during the colder season and I found this helped get rid of flaky skin.
Lathers well - This product applies and lathers well. Due to the fine texture, it's gentle on the skin and I didn't find it at all irritating to use.
Need a small amount - You only need to use a small amount of this product so the whole tub will go a long way and I can see it lasting for some time since I only use it about twice a week.
CONS
Fragrance - While I am not opposed to fragrance in products, specially ones that remain on the skin for a short period of time and are rinsed off, this ingredient could be a potential irritant to some who have more sensitivity to fragrance. I personally loved the smell and so far have not had any adverse reaction to this product.
Packaging - I'm never a fan of the tub containers. Almost spilled the whole thing after it nearly slipped out of my hands. I definitely prefer a squeeze tube container.
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Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets
This has remained a staple in my purse. I’ve tried so many blotting sheets and this has been the most effective at removing excess oil for easy touch-ups. It’s inexpensive and gets the job done.
This has remained a staple in my purse. I’ve tried so many blotting sheets and this has been the most effective at removing excess oil for easy touch-ups.
It’s inexpensive and gets the job done.
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Working Hands Hand Cream
With needing to wash and sanitize my hands constantly for work, my hands have become extremely dry where the skin on my fingertips and around my nails have started peeling. This is the only thing that remedies that. If you have extremely dry... +
With needing to wash and sanitize my hands constantly for work, my hands have become extremely dry where the skin on my fingertips and around my nails have started peeling.
This is the only thing that remedies that. If you have extremely dry, cracked and flaking hands, definitely give this a try.
While I’m not a fan of the tub container, I prefer the formulation of the cream in the tub compared to the one in the squeeze tube.
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THE FACE SHOP Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil
This is great value for your money. It’s inexpensive compared to other cleansing oils. The consistency is less viscous than other cleansing oils I have used but just as effective. It was able to remove all my makeup including waterproof makeup... +
This is great value for your money. It’s inexpensive compared to other cleansing oils. The consistency is less viscous than other cleansing oils I have used but just as effective. It was able to remove all my makeup including waterproof makeup.
While it is effective, I wasn’t too fond of the scent. My eyes also stung while using this and that is the main reason I won’t be repurchasing it. I still think it’s a great product if you don’t have eye sensitivities.
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Neutrogena Clear Face Break-Out Free Liquid Lotion Sunscreen SPF 60
This sunscreen is fantastic for those with oily skin. I typically don’t enjoy using sunscreen due to the oily consistency and white cast but after using this all summer long, I don’t go a day without applying it. It doesn’t have a cloyingly... +
This sunscreen is fantastic for those with oily skin. I typically don’t enjoy using sunscreen due to the oily consistency and white cast but after using this all summer long, I don’t go a day without applying it.
It doesn’t have a cloyingly strong scent, it applies well and dries quickly. It has worked well for my oily skin. I don’t find that it adds additional oil to my skin and it doesn’t dry it out either like other sunscreens I’ve tried.
The main reason I keep using this sunscreen is due to it not causing me to breakout or have any sensitivities to the ingredients. Even when I forgot to wash it off one night, it didn’t cause any blemishes the next day.
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