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Member Since: January 20, 2016Reviews
Dr. Belmeur Advanced CICA Recovery Serum
I am so happy to have been able to try this serum. It is creamy and absorbs immediately, leaving a citrusy scent behind that is not too strong. I love that there is no synthetic fragrance, it's a rather natural scent. The serum layers very well with... +
I am so happy to have been able to try this serum. It is creamy and absorbs immediately, leaving a citrusy scent behind that is not too strong. I love that there is no synthetic fragrance, it's a rather natural scent. The serum layers very well with the cream from the same range, and even when layered my skin doesn't get greasy. The packaging is perfect - it's an opaque pump bottle that protects the serum from light and air. One pump is enough for my whole face, so this size goes a very long way.
I've received this product for free from Chickadvisor.
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Dr. Belmeur Advanced CICA Recovery Cream
I've been using this cream for 3 weeks, and I love it. It feels very rich, but absorbs immediately, leaving a matte finish. No greasiness at all! The scent is citrusy, very natural, and not too overwhelming. The packaging is lovely, although a bit... +
I've been using this cream for 3 weeks, and I love it. It feels very rich, but absorbs immediately, leaving a matte finish. No greasiness at all! The scent is citrusy, very natural, and not too overwhelming. The packaging is lovely, although a bit bulky. I love that it doesn't contain a lot of synthetic ingredients I prefer to avoid, like fragrance, mineral oil and talc.
I've received this product for free from Chickadvisor.
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Vichy Idéalia Radiance Boosting Serum
This serum is fantastic! It comes in a glass bottle with a pump, has a wonderful fresh floral scent and bursts with antioxidants. It has a very thin, liquid texture that absorbs immediately. It doesn't make my skin greasy and it layers with other... +
This serum is fantastic! It comes in a glass bottle with a pump, has a wonderful fresh floral scent and bursts with antioxidants. It has a very thin, liquid texture that absorbs immediately. It doesn't make my skin greasy and it layers with other products nicely. The scent gently lingers on my skin. My skin looks hydrated and radiant after each application. -
Vichy Idéalia Day Cream for Normal-Combination Skin
This cream was formulated for normal to combination skin. My skin is dry/combination, so this seemed as a suitable moisturizer for it. The cream is rich in antioxidants to smooth fine lines, refine pores and boost glow. It comes in the classic Vichy... +
This cream was formulated for normal to combination skin. My skin is dry/combination, so this seemed as a suitable moisturizer for it. The cream is rich in antioxidants to smooth fine lines, refine pores and boost glow. It comes in the classic Vichy glass jar, with a mirrored top. The packaging is beautiful, and looks great on my night stand. The cream has a fresh floral fragrance and a light consistency that sinks right into skin and has an immediate hydrating effect, but it’s more rich than I thought at first. My skin feels protected and looks glowing, but not at all greasy. It keeps my skin moisturized for about 6h, so it is a great cream for my skin in the summer. I love that it doesn’t make my T-zone shiny, and it didn’t cause any breakouts. -
PowerBar Plant Protein Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter
I received this bar for free, and had to try it immediately. I didn't like the texture - it's crispy at first, but the becomes to tough to chew for me. I normally don't have such issues with protein bars. The bar has a protein aftertaste that I... +
I received this bar for free, and had to try it immediately. I didn't like the texture - it's crispy at first, but the becomes to tough to chew for me. I normally don't have such issues with protein bars. The bar has a protein aftertaste that I didn't care for, either. The chocolate is barely noticeable, and I actually like that it doesn't taste too sweet. I like the high protein and fibre content, and it filled me up for a while. I just can't get over the texture. -
PowerBar Plant Protein Cashew, Salted Caramel and Dark Chocolate
I was so happy to receive this product for free, and I tried it immediately. I found it a bit tough to chew, and this became harder as I worked through the bar. Also, I could definitely "taste" the protein, which left a powdery taste in my mouth... +
I was so happy to receive this product for free, and I tried it immediately. I found it a bit tough to chew, and this became harder as I worked through the bar. Also, I could definitely "taste" the protein, which left a powdery taste in my mouth afterwards. I like that the bar isn't too sweet - it's almost savoury. The bar did fill me up, the taste simply wasn't for me. -
PowerBar Plant Protein Almond, Sea Salt and Dark Chocolate
I was so happy to receive this product for free, and I tried it immediately. My first impression was great - it is crispy, and that is my favorite texture with protein bars. However, I found it a bit tough to chew, and this became harder as I worked... +
I was so happy to receive this product for free, and I tried it immediately. My first impression was great - it is crispy, and that is my favorite texture with protein bars. However, I found it a bit tough to chew, and this became harder as I worked through the bar. The bar is a bit larger than my usual protein bars, and it has lots of protein, so it's a great value. It's not too sweet, and I would've enjoyed it a lot, but it is a just a bit too tough to chew for me. -
Vileda Scrunge Multi-Use Scrub Sponge
I love these sponges! They are thicker than my usual ones, the blue sponge side is gentle on my favorite Tefal pan, and the green side scrubs the burned edges easily. The sponge rinses easily and it feels denser than most, so I think it will last... +
I love these sponges! They are thicker than my usual ones, the blue sponge side is gentle on my favorite Tefal pan, and the green side scrubs the burned edges easily. The sponge rinses easily and it feels denser than most, so I think it will last longer. I've used it for a few days and didn't notice any odours. -
Elizabeth Arden Sheer Kiss Lip Oil
The oil comes in a bit bulky packaging, with the outer shell being made of hard transparent plastic, the middle part that contains the oil is soft, and finally, the cap is made of hard black plastic. The cap snaps into place easily and doesn’t... +
The oil comes in a bit bulky packaging, with the outer shell being made
of hard transparent plastic, the middle part that contains the oil is
soft, and finally, the cap is made of hard black plastic. The cap snaps
into place easily and doesn’t come off, which is important when you toss
a liquid product like this into your purse.
If you’re anything like me, wondering how
to get the oil out of it’s hard plastic casing, well, as already
mentioned, the center part is actually soft, so all you need to do is
gently squeeze the sides to get the oil out. I can already see that this
will lead to me not being able to use every last drop of the oil, which
is annoying.
The applicator is simple and made of hard
plastic, but it glides nicely over my lips and deposits the oil evenly.
The application is a bit awkward, because of the bulky packaging, and I
recommend you to keep the oil parallel to your lips. If you try to
apply it vertically, it will keep touching your lips.
All that beaing said, I really love the oil. It’s really quite pigmented
for a “sheer” oil, but the color is a bit more pink than rose. I do
need to pop out a mirror to apply it, because of the pigmentation, but
it applies easily and quickly. It’s very comfortable on my lips,
nourishes them, and most importantly – IT’S NOT STICKY. At all!
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Schick Intuition Sensitive Care Razor
First off, the razor is quite big, and comes with a replacement cartridge. The handle is made or medium-hard rubbery substance, that’s really comfortable in hand, but it can’t fit my razor holder in the shower. It’s supposed to work just by... +
First off, the razor is quite big, and comes with a replacement
cartridge. The handle is made or medium-hard rubbery substance, that’s
really comfortable in hand, but it can’t fit my razor holder in the
shower. It’s supposed to work just by wetting the razor, and shaving,
but besides making the razor wet, I had to get my legs really wet, or
the shaving cream around the blades would start skipping. I am able to
do this out of shower, but do need to stay in my washroom with a towel
on the floor, because I have to keep my legs REALLY wet, and the water
drips down a bit. Also, obviously, I needed to rinse every now and then,
although less than with my regular way of shaving, so I’d say stay
close to a water source. Rinsing the razor is a bit weird, since it
feels that the hairs get stuck inside somehow, so I would get the
cartridge off and rinse it well every now and then. The razor with its
moisturizing ribbons makes my skin itchy, so I have to rinse off and
moisturize immediately after shaving, which doesn’t happen to me with
other razors, not do I have sensitive skin. Maybe someone with normal
skin could go without moisturizing, but I have really dry skin and
couldn’t skip this step.
It was super fast to shave my whole legs with this razor though, and
easy to rinse off the remaining shave cream. I did get a few cuts the
first few times I used it, that I don’t usually get when shaving, and I
think it’s because I was pressing a bit too hard. There is definitely a
learning curve here, it takes some getting used to this razor. I also
don’t think it’s good for smaller and curvier surfaces, like underarms
and toes – I didn’t get a really close shave there, and it was hard to
navigate it, since it’s so bulky. In general, it seems like I don’t get
the closest shave overall.
I like the swivel design, and it really helps follow the curves of my
legs, but like I already said, it’s not good for smaller surfaces. There
is a button on the side for releasing the cartridge, which makes it
easy, and an included plastic cap with holes to protect the blades (and
your fingers) while providing airflow, so that the razor dries off more
easily.
It feels a bit wasteful to throw away the
whole cartridge once the shaving cream is gone, since it gets used up
way faster than I’d change my razor usually. This razor would’ve been
great for travel, since it eliminates the need for any additional
shaving product, and the shaving cream in the cartridge is solid, so
there is no fear of spilling, but it’s just not great for underarms and
toes, so I would think twice about bringing it along.
The only way I’m using it is for a quick
shave when I need to run somewhere and forgot to shave previously,
because it does make shaving quicker. However, my hair comes out the
next day, since it’s not such a close shave. Overall, this was an
awesome idea, but poorly executed. I used up both cartridges, but won’t
be buying more.
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