msteane
Member Since: March 25, 2014Reviews
NIVEA Protect & Care Anti-perspirant/Deodorant
I got this for free from ChickAdvisor in exchange for an honest review. This antiperspirant/deodorant has a gentle formula that didn't irritate my skin. The scent is very mild and doesn't linger which I liked. The formula is effective and kept me... +
I got this for free from ChickAdvisor in exchange for an honest review. This antiperspirant/deodorant has a gentle formula that didn't irritate my skin. The scent is very mild and doesn't linger which I liked. The formula is effective and kept me dry through the day. The only think I didn't like is the white formula can leave marks on darker clothing. -
NIVEA Creme Care Facial Cleansing Wipes
I like cleansing wipes for when I'm traveling or in a rush. These wipes seemed quite dried out and were just a little bit damp. Because of this it was difficult to effectively remove even light makeup even with heavy scrubbing. I ended up having to... +
I like cleansing wipes for when I'm traveling or in a rush. These wipes seemed quite dried out and were just a little bit damp. Because of this it was difficult to effectively remove even light makeup even with heavy scrubbing. I ended up having to add some micellar water to the cloths to get the job done. -
NIVEA Creme Care All-in-One Facial Cleansing Lotion
I find creme cleansers work best for me best as a makeup removing cleanser rather that an all purpose cleanser. With that in mind, this cleanser was gentle on my skin and took off my makeup easily. I wasn't a big fan of the scent but it wasn't... +
I find creme cleansers work best for me best as a makeup removing cleanser rather that an all purpose cleanser. With that in mind, this cleanser was gentle on my skin and took off my makeup easily. I wasn't a big fan of the scent but it wasn't overwhelming. After rinsing my skin didn't feel dried out or irritated. A nice way to take off makeup at the end of the day. -
Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Truly Radiant Toothbrush
I got the Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Truly Radiant from Chickadvisor for free in order to provide a review. The pros: - Did not irritate my gums - Left teeth feeling clean - Comfortable to hold in hand The cons: - I found the brush head too big... +
I got the Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Truly Radiant from Chickadvisor for free in order to provide a review.
The pros:
- Did not irritate my gums
- Left teeth feeling clean
- Comfortable to hold in hand
The cons:
- I found the brush head too big, making it difficult to get the back corners of my jaw and the insides of my front teeth.
- Battery operated. I would much preferred a rechargeable model to be more environmentally friendly.
While I would definitely consider using a different electric toothbrush, the size and structure of this brush head made it difficult for me to use effectively. I would look for something smaller in the future.
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CND VINYLUX Weekly Polish
I got the shade Wild Moss and the matching clear top coat free from ChickAdvisor. To prep my nails I swiped them with rubbing alcohol to remove any oils and help the polish stick. The formula for Wild Moss was frustrating. It was very streaky and... +
I got the shade Wild Moss and the matching clear top coat free from ChickAdvisor. To prep my nails I swiped them with rubbing alcohol to remove any oils and help the polish stick. The formula for Wild Moss was frustrating. It was very streaky and I had to do some careful touching up to fill in some sheer spots. The instructions said to use two thin coats, but I really needed three. I didn't know how a third would affect wear time though so I stuck with two. The top coat's formula was very easy to work with and dried to a shiny finish.
Now for wear time. I am on my 4th day and do have some tip wear and some very tiny chips. However, what I've noticed is that the edges beside the wear don't instantly lift and cause the chip to grow like I find with other polishes.
I do own a different shade (purchased by me before this campaign) which I haven't tried yet. I'm hoping the colour formula is better than Wild Moss because I do see improved wear time with this system.
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Garnier SkinActive Micellar Water All-In-1 Normal and Sensitive Skin Cleansing Water
I use toner daily as part of my cleansing routine, so I was really looking forward to trying the product for free as part of the Chickadvisor product review club. This micellar water doesn't have a scent. It effectively removes light makeup with... +
I use toner daily as part of my cleansing routine, so I was really looking forward to trying the product for free as part of the Chickadvisor product review club. This micellar water doesn't have a scent. It effectively removes light makeup with ease and left my skin feeling refreshed and hydrated. I don't think it will replace my dedicated eye make up remover for days when I am wearning heavier eye makeup, but it definitely meets the rest of my makeup removal needs. -
Dove Refresh + Care Invigorating Dry Shampoo
I got this dry shampoo as part of the Chickadvisor product review club. As for price, it's slightly on the higher end of drug store brands, but reasonable if the product works well. I was really disappointed with the quality of this product. It... +
I got this dry shampoo as part of the Chickadvisor product review club. As for price, it's slightly on the higher end of drug store brands, but reasonable if the product works well.
I was really disappointed with the quality of this product. It took three separate attemtps at using it before any of the absorbent 'powder' came out. The first two tries my hair just became damp, and dried again with no difference.
The product has a strong floral scent. It was a bit too much for me and I wouldn't want it clinging to my hair all day. As for the effectiveness, I didn't notice a huge difference in the oiliness of my hair, and this was three days after my last shampoo. What I did notice was that it left an ashy finish to my dark brown hair even after trying to distribute the product with my fingers. The instructions say to brush it out, but I couldn't get it all out. Also, for curly haired people like me, brushing dry hair just leads to fluffy frizzy hair which makes the a product that doesn't fit my hair type.
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Garnier SkinActive Clearly Brighter Brightening & Smoothing Moisturizer
I received this moisturizer for $1 as part of the Chickadvisor product review club. This moisturizer has a texture very similar to a thinner sunscreen. It has a light scent that I can't quite place... somewhere between a fresh scent and sunscreen... +
I received this moisturizer for $1 as part of the Chickadvisor product review club. This moisturizer has a texture very similar to a thinner sunscreen. It has a light scent that I can't quite place... somewhere between a fresh scent and sunscreen scent. It doesn't last though so not a big deal. As a moisturizer, it's average. It takes a little more work than I'm accustomed to make it absorb and it does leave a bit of shine on my skin. If you're looking for a straight up moisturizer and spf isn't important to you, I'd skip this one. However, if you're looking for facial spf protection this is a decent option. After a few days of use I haven't experienced any increase in breakouts (like I do with regular sunscreen). I'll probably save this for days where I'm spending a lot of time outside, but I won't be using it as my regular morning moisturizer. -
Dove Nutritive Solutions Daily Moisture Conditioner
I got this conditioner for free as part of the Chickadvisor product review club. This conditioner has a light fresh scent and isn't super thick or heavy. It rinses out easily and left my hair feeling soft. I didn't notice any significant... +
I got this conditioner for free as part of the Chickadvisor product review club. This conditioner has a light fresh scent and isn't super thick or heavy. It rinses out easily and left my hair feeling soft. I didn't notice any significant difference between the results with this conditioner compared to my regular brand. Though it was effective I think it is comparable to other drugstore brands in the same price range. -
Dove Nutritive Solutions Daily Moisture Shampoo
I got this shampoo for free as part of the Chickadvisor review club. This shampoo has a mild fresh scent and lathers nicely. It seems on par with a lot of drugstore shampoos. I personally didn't notice any significant difference between this... +
I got this shampoo for free as part of the Chickadvisor review club. This shampoo has a mild fresh scent and lathers nicely. It seems on par with a lot of drugstore shampoos. I personally didn't notice any significant difference between this daily moisture shampoo and my previous brand. It does a good job of cleaning hair without over-drying but is comparable some other brands out there in the same price range. -
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