Northstarr
Member Since: October 1, 2020Reviews
Mastercraft Ergonomic Ratcheting Driver
Received this handy dandy Mastercraft Ergonomic Ratcheting Driver from @thisisbutterly free through @canadiantire for my honest review. Tested it out on these handy folding work stools that I use outdoors in summer and just got some more to use... +
Received this handy dandy Mastercraft Ergonomic Ratcheting Driver from @thisisbutterly free through @canadiantire for my honest review. Tested it out on these handy folding work stools that I use outdoors in summer and just got some more to use around the house.
The driver is sturdy and makes quick work of building or dismantling. It’s better quality than ones I’ve used before, especially the rubberized grip, but also the ergonomic shape and finish too. The adjustment ring is firm, but easy to turn, and you can set it as clockwise, counterclockwise, or locked. Love Mastercraft in my home and I already had a set of their driver bits (but any standard hex should fit). Any DIY-er needs a good ratchet to make things efficient and less frustrating. This one is great!
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PanOxyl PM Overnight Spot Patches
These little hydrocolloid patches are effective and super easy to use. They’re latex-free with a matte finish and come in two handy sizes. Just pop one on and it works its magic overnight (while helping to protect from the urge to pick). I was... +
These little hydrocolloid patches are effective and super easy to use. They’re latex-free with a matte finish and come in two handy sizes.
Just pop one on and it works its magic overnight (while helping to protect from the urge to pick). I was surprised to see that it brought the pimple to the surface and extracted it when I peeled away the patch. The redness was also gone and the rest healed within a day, without leaving any marks. Fab product!
- Product gifted by Revance (Canada).
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GluteGuard®
This Gluteguard supplement is geared for those on a gluten-free diet, to help with those tricky times where you might expect gluten exposure or cross-contamination - you just take a tablet 15 mins before eating/drinking. Its papaya-derived... +
This Gluteguard supplement is geared for those on a gluten-free diet, to help with those tricky times where you might expect gluten exposure or cross-contamination - you just take a tablet 15 mins before eating/drinking.
Its papaya-derived enzyme helps breaks down gluten proteins, to reduce symptom severity in gluten-sensitive folks (NOT for Celiacs!).
I tried it for a few weeks, eating repeat meals with and without taking the supplement, and the times I took it, my bloating was reduced quite a bit! Great to have on hand so you can feel a little more at ease when eating out with friends and enjoy travel.
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Aveeno® Calm + Restore Daily Face Moisturizer Mineral SPF 30
A lovely moisturizer with SPF! It has a relatively thin texture which makes it quick to apply and it absorbs without leaving a sticky residue. It hydrates and gives my skin a smooth, soft finish, making a good base for makeup. It’s tinted with... +
A lovely moisturizer with SPF! It has a relatively thin texture which makes it quick to apply and it absorbs without leaving a sticky residue. It hydrates and gives my skin a smooth, soft finish, making a good base for makeup. It’s tinted with beige-pink undertones to help mitigate the white cast, though on medium-olive skintone it still has a hint of it. It disappeared under makeup, and I always apply some kind of foundation, so it’s not a big deal for me.
The Colloidal oatmeal gives it a plumping and soothing effect, and being hypoallergenic and fragrance free, it’s a good option for sensitive skin types. Overall it seemed to protect my skin well with the SPF30 - thumbs up for this lightweight moisturizer, especially for warmer months or travel!
This Calm + Restore line is quite impressive so far, and I’m glad we have it in Canada. I hope they keep expanding their offerings! 🙌🏼 Thanks to Butterly and Aveeno for the chance to try this for free!
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Grown Alchemist Skin Defense Primer
Starts like a silicone (but is silicone free), quickly blends down into a cooling liquid, and feels like nothing on the skin! It gives a soft feel & smooth, blurred finish, great under foundation for a better texture and longer wear. Has a lovely... +
Starts like a silicone (but is silicone free), quickly blends down into a cooling liquid, and feels like nothing on the skin! It gives a soft feel & smooth, blurred finish, great under foundation for a better texture and longer wear. Has a lovely clean, light geranium-bergamot scent. Natural ingredients that enrich skin barrier function and protect against pollutants make it good for travel and commuting too. Fab!
- Product received for free from Grown Alchemist in exchange for an honest review.
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Grown Alchemist Restorative Body Cream
Received this for free for an honest review. This body cream is quite light and absorbs quickly, with plant oils to nourish the skin. I like creams to be a bit richer and occlusive, so found myself needing to layer it up a bit for my drier skin. I'd... +
Received this for free for an honest review. This body cream is quite light and absorbs quickly, with plant oils to nourish the skin. I like creams to be a bit richer and occlusive, so found myself needing to layer it up a bit for my drier skin. I'd say it's a bit more like a lotion, than a cream. The rosemary makes it quite earthy at first which later lifts to reveal the lovely fresh mandarin scent. Packaging looks great and love the pump!
- Product received for free from Butterly.com in exchange for an honest review.
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Grown Alchemist Energize Body Cleanser
Received this Energize body cleanser free for an honest review. It’s gentle and low foaming, but still cleanses well without stripping oils. SLS-free, contains glycerin (so has a gel-like texture) and great for dehydrated skin. Pricey but gives... +
Received this Energize body cleanser free for an honest review. It’s gentle and low foaming, but still cleanses well without stripping oils. SLS-free, contains glycerin (so has a gel-like texture) and great for dehydrated skin. Pricey but gives you a true spa type experience - mostly bergamot & rose - so very relaxing & renewing!
- Product received for free from Butterly.com in exchange for an honest review.
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Grown Alchemist Hand Wash: Sweet Orange, Cedarwood, Sage
With notes of sweet orange, cedarwood & sage, it's quite a relaxing and grounding aromatherapy type spa scent that leaves behind a pleasant herbal-minty scent on your hands after use. It's quick to lather and rinse, and quite gentle on the skin... +
With notes of sweet orange, cedarwood & sage, it's quite a relaxing and grounding aromatherapy type spa scent that leaves behind a pleasant herbal-minty scent on your hands after use. It's quick to lather and rinse, and quite gentle on the skin, with sweet almond oil & coconut oil in the base. The understated packaging also looks quite sophisticated on the counter. A bit high priced but nice as a luxe treat or gift.
- Product received for free from Butterly.com in exchange for an honest review.
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Grown Alchemist Hand Cream: Vanilla, Orange Peel
This has a great, light scent pairing with notes of vanilla & orange peel. And a lovely lightweight gel-cream texture that absorbs quickly without leaving any oily residue. Yet it's quite hydrating, with nourishing oils & botanical extracts, so... +
This has a great, light scent pairing with notes of vanilla & orange peel. And a lovely lightweight gel-cream texture that absorbs quickly without leaving any oily residue. Yet it's quite hydrating, with nourishing oils & botanical extracts, so enjoyable for the colder & drier months. The metal tube packaging is also super easy to dispense without having to squeeze all the end bits out. Love this as a luxury treat!
- Product received for free from Butterly.com in exchange for an honest review.
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Aveeno® Positively Radiant® Gel Moisturizer
I've been trying this Aveeno Positively Radiant Gel moisturizer for the past couple of weeks and it's quite lovely! It has a light-medium weight which is perfect for me. I used to use lighter ones, but as I'm getting older, my skin needs more... +
I've been trying this Aveeno Positively Radiant Gel moisturizer for the past couple of weeks and it's quite lovely! It has a light-medium weight which is perfect for me. I used to use lighter ones, but as I'm getting older, my skin needs more humectants and occlusives to lock the moisture in. This has hyaluronic acid to do just that - yay! I really don't want to add extra steps in my routine, so I enjoy when beneficial ingredients are in an existing step.
I wasn't expecting the microshimmers, which I don't normally go for, but it doesn't glitter on the skin, just adds a tiny bit of luminosity. I didn't notice any tone correcting, but I think that would take more time to show up.
I've been testing this over my usual The Ordinary Squalane oil or the Lancome Renergie serum, and my skin is very hydrated and plump. I do think it is a little overpriced, and would expect it to be around the $20 mark. Overall it's a nice product and a great base for makeup. Remind me to always use gels please!
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