Voluntesting
Member Since: February 11, 2022Reviews
Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief + Gentle Whitening Toothpaste
Thank you to @chickadvisor @thisisbutterly and @colgate for giving me the opportunity to #trycolgate ! My teeth are quite sensitive but I do prefer whitening toothpastes -- this Sensitive Pro-Relief + Gentle Whitening fulfills both necessities! It... +
Thank you to @chickadvisor @thisisbutterly and @colgate for giving me the opportunity to #trycolgate ! My teeth are quite sensitive but I do prefer whitening toothpastes -- this Sensitive Pro-Relief + Gentle Whitening fulfills both necessities! It works very well at cleaning in addition to not irritating my mouth. I haven't had the opportunity to but you can also apply this toothpaste directly to a sensitive tooth and massage it for a minute or so to help relieve the sensitivity, I'll definitely keep this in mind. I love that you can use the toothpaste in this way instead of having to have another product on hand to deal with issues.
This is a top contender for my favourite toothpaste -- great for sensitive teeth, mildly minty fresh and cleans well! I'll keep you posted on how well they whiten!
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Clarins Double Serum
Thank you @clarinscanada @thisisbutterly @chickadvisor for sending me a sample of Clarins Double Serum in exchange for my honest review! Overall, I really liked this product but I don't think it's a repurchase for me. ✅21 different plant... +
Thank you @clarinscanada @thisisbutterly @chickadvisor for sending me a sample of Clarins Double Serum in exchange for my honest review! Overall, I really liked this product but I don't think it's a repurchase for me.
✅21 different plant extracts to help with skin nutrition, oxygenation, hydration, regeneration and protection -- really combating signs of aging. This product has SO many good-for-you ingredients. I'm talking oat, turmeric, mango and so much more. I loved looking through all of the items on their website to get an idea as to what was in the formula.
✅Unique double texture is suited for all skin types.
✅Claim most people saw a noticeable change (more beautiful, smoother, hydrated skin) within 7 days and actually gave out a 7 day trial -- thank you! Major plus for testing.
❎Noticeable floral scent to this product -- I like a nice fragrance as my skin can handle it but I know many try to avoid it! Keep this in mind if you're considering splurging.
❎Speaking of... the price tag on this product may be difficult to swallow! This product retails for almost $140 for a 50mL bottle on their official website.
My experience:
I really enjoyed testing this product. I found that there was plenty of product to mix together (and I loved the aspect of two textures!). My skin really liked this and I did feel like I had more noticeable hydration and my skin seemed to really soak the product in. I generally don't like to use facial oils but this wasn't greasy at all and worked nicely in my night time routine. This is definitely a luxury product and I'm sure my skin will be sad to see it no longer in the routine but because of the cost, it's a really hard justification for me. In addition, Clarins official policy is that they do not test on animals, however, they do sell in parts of the world that have mandatory animal testing laws. I have a few Clarins products that I've had the opportunity to try (and have bought personally!) and truly love but I am trying to be more conscious of what sort of values I align with in the beauty world. I hope that Clarins will change their stance in the near future.
#doubleserum #clarinsskincare #gotitfree
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Kinetic Sand Scents, Ice Cream Station Playset
Thank you to @thisisbutterly @spinmaster for sending my daughter this Kinetic Sand Scents Ice Cream Station set for free in exchange for our honest review! This was the first time my daughter has played with kinetic sand and we were warned that it... +
Thank you to @thisisbutterly @spinmaster for sending my daughter this Kinetic Sand Scents Ice Cream Station set for free in exchange for our honest review! This was the first time my daughter has played with kinetic sand and we were warned that it would be messy, so we decided to have an ice cream party outside. Honestly, the mess wasn't terrible! We had a lot of fun scooping and molding this non-toxic sand and my daughter has asked to play with it multiple times already. It's such a fun sensory experience but we weren't too keen on the scents -- the best one was the blue sand, which smelled like a fruity soap. The other two were less enjoyable, unfortunately. That said, the texture of this sand is such a cool experience -- it isn't sticky and is even a little fluffy!
We love the little picks that you can stick into your creation and use them often in our play. I do wish there was a second ice cream cone and spoon (even just a second mini spoon to go in the second sundae cup). I was also confused as to how to store the sand -- there's no containers! Then I realized you can store it right into the case and it doesn't dry out, which is very handy. I do find the case a bit large and cumbersome but every fits well and it keeps stuff organized. I did have to store the sand in bags as my 3 year old wants to open the case by herself and tries to do it while it's upright, which would cause the sand to spill out.
This toy was gifted to my 3 year old but my 10 year old joined in one day as well and had a lot of fun. This is a great toy for any child to have a tactile, imaginative play time alone or with a friend! My daughter had a blast taking turns making ice cream sundaes for each other and we'll keep this in mind as a potential gift option for birthday parties for her classmates.
#familyratedclub
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Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Thank you @thisisbutterly for sending me this sample of Shu Uemura Ultime8∞ Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil in exchange for my honest review! I am a huge fan of double cleansing as it helps break down makeup, sunscreen and impurities from the day... +
Thank you @thisisbutterly for sending me this sample of Shu Uemura Ultime8∞ Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil in exchange for my honest review!
I am a huge fan of double cleansing as it helps break down makeup, sunscreen and impurities from the day. This cleansing oil was so luxe and the perfect start to my nighttime skin routine. A little goes a long way and I was pleasantly surprised that I didn't experience any eye stinging that can be associated with this step, especially when trying to remove mascara! This product does have a fragrance associated with it, a bit more perfumed than I prefer but it was quite subtle after finishing my routine. The best part was how soft and clean it left my face, ready for the second wash step. This was my first introduction to J-Beauty and I already feel spoiled by this high end product. I'd absolutely recommend this product to someone who is looking to invest in an oil cleanser for the first step in their night routine and looking to treat themselves to a prestigious product.
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COVERGIRL Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Mascara
Oops, I'm obsessed. Thank you so much to @thisisbutterly, @chickadvisor and @covergirl for sending me this product in exchange for my honest review! Covergirl's Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Mascara is the perfect addition to an everyday, 5 minute... +
Oops, I'm obsessed. Thank you so much to @thisisbutterly, @chickadvisor and @covergirl for sending me this product in exchange for my honest review! Covergirl's Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Mascara is the perfect addition to an everyday, 5 minute look. I love the simple, natural but put together feel of this mascara. I've been using this daily, curling my lashes and doing 1-2 coats before I'm out the door and my eyelashes give off the "no makeup" makeup vibe, I really dig it and I'm going to continue to use it daily! It stays put and keeps my lashes curled and plump for the whole day. I absolutely love that this mascara has serum to keep my lashes healthy and hydrated with no lash fall out. Absolutely a re-purchase, I'll be looking to see if this comes in a waterproof formula next!
Last picture is a daytime routine suggestion using Covergirl products -- it can really be as simple as washing your face, applying moisturizer and an SPF, a swipe of your Simply Ageless mascara and away you go! ❤️
#covergirl #simplyageless #crueltyfree
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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
This worked so beautifully on my oily t zone area, I finished the bottle and feel like it really helped with excess oil production. This product is SO cost effective that it's absolutely worth it to try it out. This product is excellent if you want... +
This worked so beautifully on my oily t zone area, I finished the bottle and feel like it really helped with excess oil production. This product is SO cost effective that it's absolutely worth it to try it out. This product is excellent if you want to try out key actives like niacinamide or zinc but need something budget-friendly. The texture of this product is pretty sticky, I wouldn't recommend using this outside of a nighttime routine. -
What the Fluff Interactive Purple Puppy Toy
Thank you to Butterly and Spin Master toys for gifting this What the Fluff interactive toy to my kids to test for free in exchange for our honest review! This little ball of fluff was honestly so adorable and entertaining. My 3 year old likes... +
Thank you to Butterly and Spin Master toys for gifting this What the Fluff interactive toy to my kids to test for free in exchange for our honest review! This little ball of fluff was honestly so adorable and entertaining. My 3 year old likes watching it from afar (she's a bit hesitant on toys that move and shake) but my 10 year old took to it ASAP, naming him "Squeaky" (my 3 year old helped with the naming process). I am a bit nostalgic when they play with this toy, it's like Furby's adorable, furry cousin. The kids were able to easily follow the instructions on the card to have it do different things like burp, dance and sing. Their favourite thing to do is turn it upside down, wait for the ears to pop back in and set it down on its head. It'll do a summersault! Be careful not to scare it like I did when I threw it too high -- it went back into fluff ball mode and we had to soothe it to play with us again (which of course made the kids want to scare it so they had the opportunity to gain its trust again).
If my daughter conquers her fear of interactive toys, I can definitely see her wanting to include it in her everyday play -- she already invites Squeaky to play with her if I turn it off first. I would recommend this toy to anyone with kids who love to have something to take care of, especially if they want it to respond back to them. We found this toy to be super engaging and different than what is currently on the market. The packaging was eye-catching and it was fairly easy to remove from the box. I don't think we'd purchase the second one because my kids are willing to share the one we have, but I can definitely see myself purchasing it as a birthday gift for other little ones!
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Canada Dry Triple Berry Club Soda
Shoutout to this summer's refreshing drink 🤩 thank you to @thisisbutterly and @canadadry.canada for giving me the opportunity to try #canadadrytripleberryclubsoda for free in exchange for my honest review. I love how crisp this is and it was... +
Shoutout to this summer's refreshing drink 🤩 thank you to @thisisbutterly and @canadadry.canada for giving me the opportunity to try #canadadrytripleberryclubsoda for free in exchange for my honest review. I love how crisp this is and it was surprisingly flavourful this drink is. It grew on me really quickly even though I'm picky when it comes to drinks. It's a perfect way to cool down while working in the garden or relaxing by a pool -- even if it's an inflatable kiddie pool (no shame!) My partner is not a fan of club soda but loves sparkling water, so he really enjoyed this as well. We're big fans over the fact that it's a zero calorie, unsweetened alternative to soda -- fingers crossed for more flavours!
We tried this chilled, over ice and at room temperature and chilled straight from the can hits different -- it's definitely a replacement for Bubly for me. Honestly, even room temperature was pretty good. This is the perfect amount of carbonation and sweetness and I can totally see us to enjoying this with friends on the patio (maybe with a little something extra mixed in -- it is club soda after all!) Pleasantly surprised and can't wait to repurchase throughout the summer!
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LUSH Ocean Salt Facial Scrub
THIS SCENT. I can close my eyes and picture I'm somewhere smelling the Atlantic ocean with a margarita in my hand. I absolutely love this product. I was worried it would leave my skin feeling dehydrated but the scrub has ethically sourced lanolin... +
THIS SCENT. I can close my eyes and picture I'm somewhere smelling the Atlantic ocean with a margarita in my hand. I absolutely love this product. I was worried it would leave my skin feeling dehydrated but the scrub has ethically sourced lanolin, so it was quite hydrating after washing it off. I originally received this as a sample from Lush and it was an instant re-purchase. -
LUSH Buffy Body Butter/Body Scrub
I've always been a big fan of Lush products but this is one of my absolute favourites. This isn't a mild scrub-- keep that in mind. It's meant to be rough, using rice, almonds and beans as the exfoliant. It works incredibly well at rubbing away dry... +
I've always been a big fan of Lush products but this is one of my absolute favourites. This isn't a mild scrub-- keep that in mind. It's meant to be rough, using rice, almonds and beans as the exfoliant. It works incredibly well at rubbing away dry, tough skin and the shea and cocoa is decadent and ultra-moisturizing on your newly exfoliated skin. The smell is mild and fresh. I am obsessed. -
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