neonlilith
Member Since: August 4, 2015Reviews
eveline cosmetics bio hyaluron 3x retinol system 50+
First encountered this product while travelling through Poland and later found it available for purchase on-line in the US. It's wonderful - does what is advertised without any adverse effects. I have sensitive skin and didn't experience any... +
First encountered this product while travelling through Poland and later found it available for purchase on-line in the US.
It's wonderful - does what is advertised without any adverse effects. I have sensitive skin and didn't experience any breakouts or burning from retinol. Skin texture improved after a couple of months of using it.
It goes on thin and absorbs quickly, doesn't leave a greasy residue. Smells wonderful. The price point is also very reasonable for this type of product.
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DHC Deep Cleansing Oil
I love this cleansing oil, I use it to remove waterproof makeup and it works like a charm. I know some people said it doesn't remove eye makeup well - it does, you just have to let it sit for a few second to let the oil breakdown the products and... +
I love this cleansing oil, I use it to remove waterproof makeup and it works like a charm. I know some people said it doesn't remove eye makeup well - it does, you just have to let it sit for a few second to let the oil breakdown the products and make sure you apply the oil to a dry face, not wet. Then add a splash of water, and keep massaging for a few more seconds before finally rinsing off.
There isn't much of a smell, but it's olive based, so any scent you get is simply that of olive oil. 1 pump is sufficient for me to wash my entire face.
I use it as part of double cleansing and it pairs really well with Vichy Normaderm. It leaves my skin smooth and soft. Gets rid of any and all oils. It actually made my combination skin normal. It's very safe on oily skin or combination skin.
The only catch for me is the price. There are other oil cleansers out there that are also Japanese, but about half the price for almost equivalent quality. Though this is definitely my #1 choice for oil cleansers as far as quality goes, I do sometimes opt for other options as they are more budget friendly.
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AOA studio Wonder Matte Liquid Lipstick
This is a product you will find on Miss A which is the website where you can find tons of makeup for a dollar or two. I bought this for $1 and though it has some good aspects to it, you do get what you pay and don't let some influencer tell you... +
This is a product you will find on Miss A which is the website where you can find tons of makeup for a dollar or two. I bought this for $1 and though it has some good aspects to it, you do get what you pay and don't let some influencer tell you otherwise.
Pros: The product is matte like advertised. Once it dries, it stays on reasonably well and is quite transfer proof too. It's very well pigmented, and it has a nice creamy formula that applies easily with a perfect coat in one swipe.
Cons: It reeks of plastic. The plastic smell is so bad, it's beyond off-putting. I don't know if it's just my batch or if all of them are like that, but I can't wear this lipstick. When I did try it, it's SO drying, my lips instantly felt like they are shriveling up and like I have dry school glue on them. I don't know how else to describe the feeling, but as soon as this lipstick dries on my lips it feels like dried up acrylic paint.
The price is unbeatable, and the product does have great pigmentation but my god, the strong plastic smell is not only gross but also very concerning and the way this feels on my lips is horrible. If you can handle the cons, by all means, this is a steal, but I wouldn't recommend this product even to an enemy.
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KOSE COSMEPORT softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil
This is a wonderful cleansing oil that works well and is very affordable, especially considering that it's an imported product. You can find it on Amazon and various Asian beauty product websites. Apply 1-2 pumps of the product to dry face and... +
This is a wonderful cleansing oil that works well and is very affordable, especially considering that it's an imported product. You can find it on Amazon and various Asian beauty product websites.
Apply 1-2 pumps of the product to dry face and massage for about 10-15 seconds to let the oil break down all product. Rinse with water. You can follow up with a cleansing gel and toner.
It works pretty quickly at breaking down product and removes waterproof makeup with ease. Even well-primed glitter doesn't stand a chance against this cleansing oil. It also removes any excess sebum or dirt. It's safe to use on sensitive skin, oily skin, or combination skin as well. It leaves my face feeling very smooth and soft, and using it as part of double cleansing has really been wonderful at preventing breakouts and keeping my skin clear. It also doesn't really smell like anything so if you're scent sensitive, this is a good product for you.
The bottle lasts a long time as you only really need 1 pump for your whole face, maybe 2 if your makeup has a lot of layers or glitter in it.
I took off 0.5 stars for effectiveness only because there are other oils out there on the market that seem to work almost instantly whereas this one takes a few extra seconds of massaging it around to get all of the makeup off but it really is a tiny difference and this oil comes at a much better price point, as it's half the price.
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Normacne Preventi Cleansing and regulating toner
Found this product while in Europe, I was looking for a Vichy Normaderm alternative as it was sold out and I was recommend this. It's a wonderful product, available on Amazon and several other websites. It's a great toner for balancing out your... +
Found this product while in Europe, I was looking for a Vichy Normaderm alternative as it was sold out and I was recommend this. It's a wonderful product, available on Amazon and several other websites.
It's a great toner for balancing out your skin's flora after cleansing. Works well on oily skin, combination skin, and acne prone skin. It's hypoallergenic too. It works as an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory toner so it really works to get rid of the bacteria that clog pores along with sebum and it reduces any redness that often comes with the inflammation during breakouts. Highly recommend to use this alongside with the cleansing gel from this company as well.
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Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation
I'm really impressed with this foundation considering it's a drugstore product that I bought on sale for less than $10. It provides good coverage and can be layered to get a light, medium, and close to full coverage. It has a matte finish once it... +
I'm really impressed with this foundation considering it's a drugstore product that I bought on sale for less than $10.
It provides good coverage and can be layered to get a light, medium, and close to full coverage. It has a matte finish once it dries. The lighter tones don't have that strong pink undertone that many drugstore foundations have, so it's easy to get a good and natural looking match.
I did find that you do need a good primer and setting spray to make it last all day or otherwise it will start to look blotchy and oily. Layering it for full coverage can make it a bit cakey too. It seems to work best as medium coverage for normal skin and might not be the best option for oily skin. It does need a couple of minutes to dry for that matte finish and it is best to still powder it down.
Overall, this is a good foundation and a great choice if you're on a budget, just be sure to let it dry for a couple of minutes before applying any other makeup or setting spray to your face.
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Lancôme Absolue Rich Cream With Grand Rose Extracts
Quick note - This product is not to be confused with the Lancome Absolue Soft Cream (this is the Rich Cream) that seems to be a fan favourite. The rich cream is lightly perfumed, easy to apply, and provides high levels of hydration for your skin... +
Quick note - This product is not to be confused with the Lancome Absolue Soft Cream (this is the Rich Cream) that seems to be a fan favourite.
The rich cream is lightly perfumed, easy to apply, and provides high levels of hydration for your skin. It absorbs quickly and can be used as a day cream or night cream. It is ideal for very dry skin.
For me, unfortunately, instead of hydrating my skin, it causes me to break out in tiny whiteheads within a couple of hours of application. I tried it 3 times on separate occasions to confirm the cause of the break outs is the product and not something else and sadly, the product is the culprit. Despite having the type of skin this product is intended for, washing my hands prior to using this cream, and only applying a tiny amount, I got the same awful result each time. At the price of $290 per tub, it is beyond disappointing. Thankfully, I was gifted a small tube of it to try before making the purchase so I will not be getting the full product.
After checking the ingredients, it's most likely the coconut oil in it that's at fault for my experience. Though many people with dry skin find coconut oil to be hydrating, it is very comedogenic and others find it just clogs the pores instead and that is my case too.
Besides the breakouts, my skin was soft and felt hydrated but now I'm stuck dealing with little blemishes so I'm sad and frustrated especially since my skin doesn't heal quickly...
This product has great reviews on other websites so I would say if you are curious about it, try a sample of this before purchasing the full product and be aware this is a rich cream intended for dry skin, and it contains comedogenic ingredients.
Note: When creating this review I put the product in "Day Creams" category though it is both, a day and night cream. I'm a little surprised that ChickAdvisor does not simply have a "Face Cream" Or "Face Moisturizer" category and you have to pick if it's for day or night. Anyway...
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All natural advice Anti-aging vitamin c serum
Vitamin C serum is known to reduce signs of aging especially discoloration or sun damage, and to reduce blemishes or skin discoloration from acne. This serum is a great addition to your skin care. It's not too strong (though if combined with other... +
Vitamin C serum is known to reduce signs of aging especially discoloration or sun damage, and to reduce blemishes or skin discoloration from acne.
This serum is a great addition to your skin care. It's not too strong (though if combined with other strong products it can tingle a little) so it won't cause any irritation (if it does, stop using the product). It smells nice, like oranges, but the smell fades as soon as the product dries. The bottle comes with a dropper but you will find a spray cap inside the box if you prefer to mist your face instead. I prefer the dropper since I don't want to spray this into my eyes by accident. You only need a few drops per use, so this little bottle will last you months and costs only ~$25 (when not on sale). AS far as effectiveness, it does take several months to see results. Since it is a product I started using when I completely changed my skin care routine, it's hard to say if it's a particular product I should credit my skin improvement to or if it's a combination of all, but I can say that since using this product my skin did improve. Vit C serums can be a bit drying and this one also has witch hazel in it (also drying) so remember to moisturize after this serum and wear sunscreen!
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Catrice prime and fine anti-red base "correct my red"
I saw this product on sale for something silly like $5 and since I was already on the look out for a green concealer I figured a base would be even better. At such a low price it seemed perfect. Plot twist: it was not. Catrice describes this... +
I saw this product on sale for something silly like $5 and since I was already on the look out for a green concealer I figured a base would be even better. At such a low price it seemed perfect. Plot twist: it was not.
Catrice describes this product of theirs as a "smooth green base" that "gives a longlasting even skin tone". What they fail to mention is that though the skin tone will be even, it will green.
This base comes with no instructions but I've used primers countless times before so I figured it's a no brainer. I put a little bit of the product on the back of my hand and immediately felt something is off. The product was quite liquid, which seemed normal, but it was VERY heavily pigmented and quite dark. Despite my initial concern, I went ahead and started applying it to my face. When I was done I'm pretty sure I felt exactly what Princess Fiona from Shrek felt the first time she experienced her curse - I was looking at myself in the mirror but saw a green ogre staring back at me. Despite using less than a pea sized amount for my whole face and blending it out, I was very clearly, very green. I looked as if I had stained my face with cheap body paint and couldn't wash off the residue, not at all like how you look with a green primer on or when you cover spots with the more opaque concealers. In sunlight, I was a vibrant sea green.
Despite my woman's intuition screaming "abort mission!" I went ahead and continued with my makeup. Two layers of medium coverage foundation later and I was still green. After the third layer, I was grey. I put down my makeup brush and stared at my own reflection contemplating what I've just done. I laughed hysterically for about 1.5 seconds and then went to wash it all off before I could start crying over wasted foundation.
Initially, I thought I did something wrong but after a minute of Googling I found others have the same result - despite using small amounts and blending it out, it's so pigmented with this deep green, it shines right through foundation and we look like Shrek's relatives. This base overall mainly just provides a vibrant green colour, so when you're putting on your foundation it's like putting it on top of something bright green rather than something that's neutralizing another colour that would shine through your foundation. I found a tutorial that makes the product usable but it requires layers of foundation, powder foundation, and then covering the green base with concealer, so you might as well go straight for the concealer. There were a few people who seemed happy with the product as they suffered from severe redness caused by rosacea and found it does tone it out, but often leaves their foundation looking grey. It looks like those with severe redness might find some use for it as one of their makeup layers, but there are better products out there and this is certainly not meant for any milder redness either. I tried mixing it with my concealer to create a green concealer but found the base doesn't cooperate well and still looked too green. I tried using tiny amounts only on problem areas, but again, found it left me looking like I have very mild green bruising.
Recommended for: Red Teletubby and Shrek Cosplayers
Not recommended for: everyone else.
NOTE: Catrice also has a "prime and fine anti-red base" without the "correct my red" on the packaging. From reviews I read, it's a different product - some people complained of it being a touch shimmery and this one certainly isn't. One reviewer posted a photo of their face with the base on and they were a chalky white green, almost as if they were covered in blended out green concealer which looked like it would work with a foundation - and it did.
Catrice has another anti-red base in very similar packaging called "no more red". I'm not sure if it's the same product but re-branded, but having watched a review on Youtube they look a bit different.
Though the other two look like they deliver what's promised, this product, the "correct my red" version is a semi translucent but vibrant sea green that is too dark and does not cooperate with most foundations.
Worst of all, the packaging for all three of these products, all marked as the "prime and fine anti-red base", is almost completely identical. Maybe they were "upgrades" of the same product, but if they are all sold at the same time, this makes it very easy to buy the wrong one.
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Neutrogena Bright Boost Resurfacing Micro Polish
I'm very impressed with this scrub. I've had mixed experiences with Neutrogena products in the past but I wanted to try an exfoliant without spending too much on it in case my skin is too sensitive for it. This one is very reasonably priced and easy... +
I'm very impressed with this scrub. I've had mixed experiences with Neutrogena products in the past but I wanted to try an exfoliant without spending too much on it in case my skin is too sensitive for it. This one is very reasonably priced and easy to find on shelves.
I have sensitive skin and haven't had any issues with this scrub. I use a small amount for the whole face every 3 days or so. It doesn't cause any irritation (no redness or burning) but you might feel very slight tingling especially the first couple of times you use it. I wouldn't use it more often than 2-3 days if you have sensitive or very sensitive skin as I feel it would start to cause mild irritation.
The product is easy to use, smells great, and most importantly, it leaves my skin super smooth. It will definitely help reduce and prevent clogged pores.
I can't speak for the brightening because I don't have any age spots or other discoloration that needs it, but I can definitely say that after 2 weeks my skin is much smoother.
(I purchased this product and was not part of a review program)
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