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Member Since: February 11, 2021Reviews
Arm & Hammer Sensitive Skin Laundry Detergent (SCENTED)
Okay, off the bat I must mention there are two versions of this detergent, one has scent and one does not. I picked this up by mistake, thinking it was unscented but I was wrong. I just naturally assume Sensitive Skin being blasted on the label... +
Okay, off the bat I must mention there are two versions of this detergent, one has scent and one does not. I picked this up by mistake, thinking it was unscented but I was wrong. I just naturally assume Sensitive Skin being blasted on the label means scent-free. Silly me. The fact it comes "Plus Skin Friendly Fresh Scent" needs to be highlighted and made bigger. People are rushing in the isles during COVID and don't have time for small text.
That said, I am not mad I picked this up by mistake. The scent is rather strong, but unlike other detergents with fragrance, this did not irritate my skin. My entire apartment smells lovely after a wash. Yes, it is THAT strong.
Cleans my clothes well, no residue, darks and whites came out just fine. Handy handle, decent price and often on sale. Just be careful to not pick up the wrong one if you have any sort of scent issues because this is definitely perfumed.
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CeraVe Healing Ointment
If you are in the market for a no-nonsense lip balm that helps your lips withstand harsh dry, windy winters, look no further! This is skincare that can be used on cracked unappy skin. I have used this on chapped hands and it was nice. I prefer to... +
If you are in the market for a no-nonsense lip balm that helps your lips withstand harsh dry, windy winters, look no further! This is skincare that can be used on cracked unappy skin. I have used this on chapped hands and it was nice. I prefer to use this for my lips though. I apply this after every shower and before bed, and when I remember I apply this before going outside in winter - my lips have not been a cracked, sore dry mess ever since. A tube will last ages and can fit nicely in most purses. No irritation, no scent, no taste, just very effective and cost friendly. -
Dawn Ultra Dishwashing Liquid - Original
I love this soap it really does cut through grease like no other and rinses thoroughly away. I am fairly certain this is the same product in Europe sold as Fairly Liquid, it has the same performance an scent, so expats rejoice! I love the smell of... +
I love this soap it really does cut through grease like no other and rinses thoroughly away. I am fairly certain this is the same product in Europe sold as Fairly Liquid, it has the same performance an scent, so expats rejoice! I love the smell of the original blue variety too, it reminds me of a softer, sweeter Eternity by Calvin Klein, it is the 1980's in soap form! I use this to clean my shower/bathtub and toilets as well - works like a charm. -
Ouai Leave In Conditioner
Okay, I need to address two things right off the bat. First - spray this in your hands, not in your hair. The spray mechanism is misleading and I am sure there are many who have sprayed this directly on their hair only to be left with There's... +
Okay, I need to address two things right off the bat. First - spray this in your hands, not in your hair. The spray mechanism is misleading and I am sure there are many who have sprayed this directly on their hair only to be left with There's Something About Mary-like mess. This should be in a pump, why is is in a spray is beyond me. Spray in your hands, rub them together then apply.
Second - that scent! Okay, this will likely be the making or breaking of this product for many. That fragrance is STRONG. Heavily floral,it reminds me of 1980's perfumes it is so strong, but in the best way possible. I say this can be a 2 in 1 product as it is hair conditioner and hair perfume in one.
Okay, now for its actual hair care properties - I am impressed. I am usually a diehard Kerastase and Redken girl, but as far as leave-in conditioners and stylers go - this is my new go-to. It is moisturizing without weighting your hair down. It makes my hair easier to style and with body and movement - while also taming frizzies, leaving shine and offering some heat protection (reportedly). I use this as a blowdry lotion for blowouts and I use it when I let my wavy hair dry naturally - and both leave me happy with the texture of my hair. I love that it is not too thick nor oily so I can actually go longer without having to wash when I use this stuff. I am impressed! It is on the expensive side but worth it given I use three or four pumps twice a week and it has lasted me ages despite being used in these amounts. Worth it if you have the cash and have thick hair that weighed down by product easily.
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Eucerin Daily Hydration Cream - Broad Spectrum SPF 30
This a gem of a product, I wish I could find it in Canada (I have it shipped from The U.S.A). It is a super moisturizing lotion that has no fragrance and has the added bonus of having broad spectrum sun protection. I am pretty sure this is meant as... +
This a gem of a product, I wish I could find it in Canada (I have it shipped from The U.S.A). It is a super moisturizing lotion that has no fragrance and has the added bonus of having broad spectrum sun protection. I am pretty sure this is meant as a body moisturizer but I use it on my face as my daily moisturizer in the winter months and it works like a charm. I have not used it under makeup, as I tend to opt for a bb cream that has SPF built in, so I cannot report how it works under a base. I can say however that it keeps those pesky winter flakeys away (also helping with irritation from the retinol have had recently added to my routine). This is not waterproof or sweatproof, but for winter use it is perfect! You get a whopping 226g for under $20 so it will last the whole season. I could not recommend it more! -
Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter Body Butter
Not the most moisturizing body butter I have encountered, it is pretty standard in terms of the moisturization it gives, likely due to the strong scent (scents are irritating to the skin, folks) but it is that scent which prompts me to buy more! A+... +
Not the most moisturizing body butter I have encountered, it is pretty standard in terms of the moisturization it gives, likely due to the strong scent (scents are irritating to the skin, folks) but it is that scent which prompts me to buy more! A+ body perfume! This smells just like the old Miss Dior and the scent lingers for hours on my skin without being overbearing. I will continue to buy this product so long as the don't change the scent profile. If you have super dry skin, this is not something I would opt for. Absorbs fairly quickly into the skin which is a bonus if you are in a rush in the morning. -
Soap & Glory Heel Genius Amazing Foot Cream
Smells devine and feels fine! There are likely more effective foot and heel creams out there, but this one is fun, smells great (too strong for those who are sensitive to strong scents, this stuff is potent in the scent department) and has a nice... +
Smells devine and feels fine!
There are likely more effective foot and heel creams out there, but this one is fun, smells great (too strong for those who are sensitive to strong scents, this stuff is potent in the scent department) and has a nice texture. It has a cooling sensation on your skin and absorbs nicely. I like to wear socks after I have applied this lotion. My skin feels refreshed and hydrated after using this, but my heels don't really feel any different. It is a nice treat to use after a long day of hiking and extra nice in the heat of summer thanks to that cooling sensation that it initially gives, but I would not use this for seriously dry heels - the perfume would just irritate them further. It is a fun pamper product, but I cannot say it is very effective.
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Soap & Glory Hand Food: Hydrating Hand Cream
There are likely more effective foot and heel creams out there, but this one is fun, smells great (too strong for those who are sensitive to strong scents, this stuff is potent in the scent department) and has a nice texture. It has a cooling... +
There are likely more effective foot and heel creams out there, but this one is fun, smells great (too strong for those who are sensitive to strong scents, this stuff is potent in the scent department) and has a nice texture. It has a cooling sensation on your skin and absorbs nicely. I like to wear socks after I have applied this lotion. My skin feels refreshed and hydrated after using this, but my heels don't really feel any different. It is a nice treat to use after a long day of hiking and extra nice in the heat of summer thanks to that cooling sensation that it initially gives, but I would not use this for seriously dry heels - the perfume would just irritate them further. It is a fun pamper product, but I cannot say it is very effective. -
Kerastase Reflection Masque Chromatique
This stuff smells lovely, it has a nice slippy texture, it carries the Kerastase name and it is bright pink! I should love it, but I dont. It is a corresponding product to my favorite in the Kerastase line - the Reflection serum (my fave of all... +
This stuff smells lovely, it has a nice slippy texture, it carries the Kerastase name and it is bright pink! I should love it, but I dont. It is a corresponding product to my favorite in the Kerastase line - the Reflection serum (my fave of all their serums, not super heavy and delivers MAD shine).
This product however, is lackluster by comparison. It is a standard conditioner. For the price, I was expecting far more than it delivered. I usually love Kerastase products but this one is a letdown. My hair felt nice, smelled good, had decent shine, was easy enough to comb through - but that is true of conditioners that are far cheaper and far easier to use - the tub is silly for use in a shower, pumps or go home! I wont be buying this nor would I recommend it.
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CeraVe Rewing SA Lotion
With frequent handwashing and use of hand sanitizer, the past year has been harsh on my hands. The tops of my hands developed a bumpy texture that while not easy to see, was easy to feel and it irked me. I switched up my handwash (to Cerave's... +
With frequent handwashing and use of hand sanitizer, the past year has been harsh on my hands. The tops of my hands developed a bumpy texture that while not easy to see, was easy to feel and it irked me. I switched up my handwash (to Cerave's Hydrating Wash) and started applying this lotion to the tops of my hands before bed. ONE WEEK and my skin had returned to normal, no sign of the bumpy rash remained! This absorbs quickly into the skin and leaves no sticky film, just an obvious bouncy and slightly moist feel to the skin where it has been applied. It does not seem to stain fabrics either, like other SA products can.
I have started to use this on the back of my arms after showers in the hopes it will treat my keratosis pilaris and I have every reason to believe it will.For the effect this lotion had on the backs of my hands, this product is a winner already in my books. Magic stuff!
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