Misinal
Member Since: August 16, 2016Reviews
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Yogurt Lotion, Apricot and Honey
I was not a fan of this cream, but only because the scent was awful! I did like the cream as a moisturizer - it was smooth, and felt cool upon application. The texture is that if Greek yogurt - thick but easily spreadable. My skin felt hydrated... +
I was not a fan of this cream, but only because the scent was awful! I did like the cream as a moisturizer - it was smooth, and felt cool upon application. The texture is that if Greek yogurt - thick but easily spreadable. My skin felt hydrated when I used it. But, unfortunately, all that is good about this product is negated by the harsh, nauseatingly heavy scent! I get headaches easily from scents I don't like, and this was one I did not like. For a product that flies under the banner of "active naturals", I would expect a scent that was more natural. But this has a very fake, manufactured smell to it. And that scent lingered for a while after application. Every time I would catch a whiff of my moisturized arm, I would pull it away from my nose for relief!
Had the scent been better, I wouldn't mind it (although there are other creams out there I much prefer). Something lighter, fresher and without the smell of a cheap child's perfume! I also personally prefer a pump or squeeze bottle application, although I would appreciate reaching every last drop of the product packaged as it currently is.
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Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Yogurt Body Wash, Apricot and Honey
Let me start with what I like about this body wash - it is creamy and has a nice lather. It made my skin feel soft, although no more so than my usual body wash, especially considering I always apply lotion after showering. I like that Aveeno... +
Let me start with what I like about this body wash - it is creamy and has a nice lather. It made my skin feel soft, although no more so than my usual body wash, especially considering I always apply lotion after showering.
I like that Aveeno recommends that you can use the wash for shaving - just apply as is out of the bottle. That being said, it didn't give as close a shave as with a shaving cream. But it didn't result in any razor burn.
All good, right? Well, now for the bad. I was not a fan of the smell. Although the scent is lighter than that of the matching body cream, it was still not much to my liking. The scent was very phony - it smellled nothing like what I would imagine apricots and honey smelling like.
I am very much attracted to products that not only are effective, but that also smell good. Since I was not a fan of the smell, I would not purchase this product again. There are far too many better options of body washes out there to settle for something that does not excite the senses.
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NIVEA 2-in-1 Moisturizing Primer Dry to Sensitive Skin
I've never used a Nivea face cream before, but was pleasantly surprised when I tried it! Firstly, I love the scent of it! I know scent in skincare isn't recommended, but I personally don't like a non-scented product. I want the application of face... +
I've never used a Nivea face cream before, but was pleasantly surprised when I tried it!
Firstly, I love the scent of it! I know scent in skincare isn't recommended, but I personally don't like a non-scented product. I want the application of face cream to be an experience of the senses - a relaxing moment in my day. It smells fresh and clean, which makes it feel more luxurious. There were NO skin sensitivity issues as a result of the scent.
The texture is like a creamy gel, which is why it absorbs quickly. Within 30 seconds, there is no greasy residue (compared to a regular moisturizer, which takes at least 15 mins to absorb), making it ideal to apply right before makeup application. I usually apply my moisturizer about 15-30 mins prior to makeup application (when I eat breakfast), so a regular cream with a slower absorption rate doesn't bother me. As a result, I did find the Nivea product to be less than ideal in this situation. After 15 to 30 minutes, I felt like I needed additional moisturizer before I started my makeup routine. Had I applied makeup right away, it wouldn't have been an issue.
Regarding its "primer" label - I didn't find it helped makeup stay on any better than my previous routine of creamy face cream and a specialized makeup primer, followed by foundation and powder. But I am sure if you don't usually use a separate makeup primer, this product would help.
Overall, the product is nice and I think I would buy it again (I would like to test it longer than 3 days before making a final decision).
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Nexxus® Hydra Light Conditioner
This conditioner is average. It does the job of conditioning your hair, but is nothing to rave about. I can't stand the smell either! The shampoo version is nice, and has a softer refreshing smell, but this stinks to the point of giving me a... +
This conditioner is average. It does the job of conditioning your hair, but is nothing to rave about. I can't stand the smell either! The shampoo version is nice, and has a softer refreshing smell, but this stinks to the point of giving me a headache! Nexxus Therappe conditioner is so much nicer in both results and smell! -
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