suekitty13
Member Since: March 27, 2014Reviews
NIVEA 3-in-1 Gentle Cleansing Wipes
These wipes have a subtle fragrance and are large enough and sturdy enough to use just one for the entire face. They were only moderately effective at removing mascara and I don't think they could handle waterproof mascara but for my foundation... +
These wipes have a subtle fragrance and are large enough and sturdy enough to use just one for the entire face. They were only moderately effective at removing mascara and I don't think they could handle waterproof mascara but for my foundation, blush, brow gel and lip stain they worked just fine. I did find that they sting a little if I use them around my eyes so I probably would use a separate eye-makeup remover or use them on days when I wear minimal makeup. They are advertised as being for dry skin and I think that is true as they leave skin quite soft and moisturized but with a bit of an oily film. This was great on my dry cheeks but left my forehead and nose very shiny and slick. I used a toner after using these wipes to get rid of the oil they left behind. I think for someone with very dry skin who wears minimal makeup these would be sufficient but for me they weren't my favorite. As a product that is meant to save time and be an all-in-one I found I had to use several other products with it to completely remove makeup and the oily residue these wipes left behind. I'm also a little concerned about all the chemicals in the ingredient list and would prefer a more natural formula.
I received this product for free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club but my opinion is my own.
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NIVEA Express Eye Make-Up Remover
I prefer unscented products for around my eyes and I was pleased that I didn't notice any scent with this product. It quickly and easily removed my mascara and brow gel. There was no stinging or redness so I think that as advertised it is suitable... +
I prefer unscented products for around my eyes and I was pleased that I didn't notice any scent with this product. It quickly and easily removed my mascara and brow gel. There was no stinging or redness so I think that as advertised it is suitable for sensitive eyes. I found it to be very oily and had to wash my eyes after I used the remover in order to remove the oily film left behind. I also found that it made my vision blurry for a little while and I don't think I would recommend using it with contact lenses. I most certainly would take them out first! This is a very reasonably priced product and it removes makeup as it promises so I would recommend it. Just be aware that if you don't like oily removers then this one is not for you. I will likely purchase this in the future as it is effective and I don't mind rinsing my eyes after using it.
I received this product for free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club but my opinion is my own.
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Lipidol Overnight Face Oil
I have dry, sensitive skin so facial oils are a must for me. My cheeks are always a bit red and feel tight and I have a little patch between my brows which is often dry and flaky. I usually use facial oil on these areas before I moisturize. I love... +
I have dry, sensitive skin so facial oils are a must for me. My cheeks are always a bit red and feel tight and I have a little patch between my brows which is often dry and flaky. I usually use facial oil on these areas before I moisturize. I love the minimalist packaging but when I first opened the bottle oil had gotten into the threads in the neck of the bottle and it was quite messy. For the first few applications I just used what was in the threads and didn't have to shake out more. When I did have to shake out more it was difficult and imprecise. I much would prefer a bottle with a dropper like most other facial oils use. I like to be able to take out a few drops and don't like shaking out an amount that I can't control.
The oil itself has a bit of a fragrance but I found it pleasant and not too strong. After applying it to my dry areas I waited for it to absorb into my skin before applying moisturizer over my whole face. It didn't sink in entirely and left a oily layer on my skin. As I don't usually break out I wasn't alarmed by this but I would only use it at night because applying makeup over it would be a disaster! I feel that it did a pretty good job of moisturizing and by morning it had soaked into my skin. (Or rubbed off on my pillow. Who knows?) I am used to facial oils of a much more elegant formulation that absorb immediately into the skin and leave no residue. The slow absorption of this oil makes me question it's efficacy. How much is actually getting into the skin to do any good?
I dislike the packaging but the oil itself is fairly good. Nothing fancy but serviceable. I don't think I would purchase this again as there are other facial oils that I prefer to this formula but for straight up moisturizing dry patches it works just fine.
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Lipidol Cleansing Face Oil
I love cleansing oils for my dry, sensitive skin so I was excited to try this one out! It is considerably cheaper than my usual brands and I was hoping that it would be just as effective. It has a very faint scent but nothing unpleasant or... +
I love cleansing oils for my dry, sensitive skin so I was excited to try this one out! It is considerably cheaper than my usual brands and I was hoping that it would be just as effective. It has a very faint scent but nothing unpleasant or overpowering. I applied it to dry skin and rubbed it in, then added water to form a lather and finally rinsed. My skin didn't feel dry or tight at all but it did feel like it had a sticky film on it. I rinsed very thoroughly but I couldn't seem to get it off with just water. I used my usual toner on a cotton pad to see if the cleansing oil it had taken off all of my makeup. I only wear sunscreen, mineral powder and blush most days so not a full face of makeup or anything. The cotton pad with toner picked up a whole lot that the cleanser had left behind. This product did not do a good job of removing my minimal makeup or of cleansing! While I applaud the reasonable price and the minimalist packaging it was definitely a fail for me.
I received this product for free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club but my opinion is my own.
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Garnier SkinActive Micellar Water All-In-1 Normal and Sensitive Skin Cleansing Water
Wow! This is a great product! The bottle is huge so it's definitely economical. I love the simple pop top packaging which makes it easy to dispense the right amount. This clear liquid looks like water and smells like nothing which is great for... +
Wow! This is a great product! The bottle is huge so it's definitely economical. I love the simple pop top packaging which makes it easy to dispense the right amount. This clear liquid looks like water and smells like nothing which is great for easily irritated skin like mine. I found this removed makeup, sunscreen and general daily oil and grime very easily and effectively. After using it to cleanse I went back over my face with a cotton pad and my usual toner just to see if the micellar water had left anything behind and it passed with flying colours! It left my skin clean, soft and not at all stripped of moisture. I've used other, more expensive, micellar waters and this one is my favorite. I'll be repurchasing and recommending it to my friends!
I received this product for free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club but my opinion is my own.
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Garnier SkinActive Clearly Brighter Brightening & Smoothing Moisturizer
This moisturizer has a quite strong citrus scent but it isn't unpleasant and it seems to fade on application. The texture is a moderately thick cream as I would expect from a lotion containing sunscreen. I have quite dry skin and I did find that it... +
This moisturizer has a quite strong citrus scent but it isn't unpleasant and it seems to fade on application. The texture is a moderately thick cream as I would expect from a lotion containing sunscreen. I have quite dry skin and I did find that it was fairly moisturizing. There was no white cast on my skin but it was shiny and I felt like I needed to apply makeup over it to tone down the shine. It seemed to be fine under makeup and it didn't change the wear of my makeup. Although I was a bit worried when I saw that this contains an exfoliating acid, I didn't have any issues with sensitivity, even on my dry cheeks. I have been using it for two days now and I haven't noticed any brightening of my skin but it does feel smoother.
Overall I think this is a good product but I do have two issues. The biggest one is the low SPF. SPF 15 is just not enough. I know that the recommended minimum is SPF 30 which is what I use for daily use. If I'm going to be outside at all I use an SPF 50. I think the low SPF combined with the exfoliating acid would be a disaster for me if I were to get any sun exposure at all. My other issue is the price. This is a pretty tiny bottle and if anyone wanted to use it as their primary SPF they would go through it in a very short time. I think that I will continue to use it because I like the smoothing effect but only on days when I'm indoors and not exposed to the sun.
I received this product for free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club but my opinion is my own.
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Maybelline New York Dream Blender
I normally use a Beauty Blender to apply my foundation so I was interested to try this application tool out. It is a great price and I was hoping it would be my new favorite. The texture of the sponge is firmer and less spongy than the sponge I am... +
I normally use a Beauty Blender to apply my foundation so I was interested to try this application tool out. It is a great price and I was hoping it would be my new favorite. The texture of the sponge is firmer and less spongy than the sponge I am used to. It is also really small! I like to use a damp sponge and roll it across my skin to buff in the foundation for a natural finish. This sponge was much to small for this technique and it resulted in patchy coverage. The small size and pointy end make it perfect for tight spaces like under the eyes and around my nose. It really gets into the nooks and crannies! The handle was awkward and clumsy when using it on bigger areas but in these smaller spots it really helped my precision. I am a little concerned about cleaning the sponge with the handle. I worry that all the dirty water and soap will get into the handle and start growing mold or something in the part of the sponge that connects to the handle. I would recommend replacing it frequently. I think I will use this for precision work only and keep using my Beauty Blender for all-over face foundation.
I received this product for free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club but this has not influenced my review.
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Maybelline New York Dream Velvet Foundation
The shade that I chose was the lightest available, Porcelain Ivory. I am very light skinned and was a bit concerned when I put some of the foundation on the back of my hand. It looked too dark and a bit pink. It was quite thick like a paste. You... +
The shade that I chose was the lightest available, Porcelain Ivory. I am very light skinned and was a bit concerned when I put some of the foundation on the back of my hand. It looked too dark and a bit pink. It was quite thick like a paste. You need to apply it quickly because it will dry out. I recommend only squeezing out the amount you are going to apply on one section of your face at a time. If you squeeze out the amount for your entire face it will become crusty and dry. I applied it both with my fingers and with the Dream Blender and both ways were fine. It ended up matching my skin well and the colour looked natural. It gives more of a light coverage like a tinted moisturizer and not opaque like a foundation. It is meant to be moisturizing and it is somewhat. I found that it made my dry patches flaky and emphasized them even with moisturizer or primer underneath. It wasn't a matte velvet finish on my skin as it was dry and flaky in patches and my forehead was a bit shiny. The overall look was light and natural but I did have to go back with concealer in some areas. I wouldn't recommend this for dry or oily skin but I think it might be just right for those lucky ones with normal skin who require only light coverage.
I received this product for free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club but this has not influenced my review.
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Nutrience Grain Free SubZero Cat Food
My two cats were lucky enough to be chosen to try out the Prairie Red formula for Cats for free. I was really excited when I saw the high quality list of ingredients and the level of nutrition seems great. I always purchase meat first dry foods for... +
My two cats were lucky enough to be chosen to try out the Prairie Red formula for Cats for free. I was really excited when I saw the high quality list of ingredients and the level of nutrition seems great. I always purchase meat first dry foods for my cats as it is their main food source. They get little bit of wet food as a treat once a day but their main nutrition comes from their dry kibble so it needs to be complete. After opening the bag they were both very interested so I put a small handful down in a bowl for them to try. They both sniffed it and walked away without even trying it! I then started the recommended transition process and mixed it in with their usual food. They both ate their usual kibble and left the SubZero. I've tried everything to get them to try it but it hasn't gone very well. I've given up and just set a small bowl of it near where they sleep and one of the cats has nibbled on it. I've had the full bowl out and available for several days and she has barely touched it. They other cat won't try it at all! I will likely end up donating it to our local shelter. I'm disappointed because I really support this brand and what they are doing for animals but unfortunately my cats don't like it. I think this may be because I received the beef based flavour and they are not big fans of beef. I think the chicken or fish flavour would have gone over better. I may try one of the other varieties in the future and I would still recommend this food to others. My cats are just super picky! -
L'Oreal Fibralogy Thickening Booster
This product just seems to do nothing for me. After using it my hair felt like it had a heavy buildup on it and it was atrociously difficult to work the resulting tangles out of my hair. I see that this product worked really well for a lot of people... +
This product just seems to do nothing for me. After using it my hair felt like it had a heavy buildup on it and it was atrociously difficult to work the resulting tangles out of my hair. I see that this product worked really well for a lot of people but on my wavy, dry hair it was not helpful. It didn't add any volume at all unless you count tangles as volume! -
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