Review on Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer SPF 15

Hi everyone! =)

Today I am reviewing the Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer SPF 15:

This product can be found online, at any drugstore and at Ulta. It costs around $13-$16. It contains 4 fluid oz or 120mL of product. It has an SPF of 15 with UVA/UVB sunscreen, said to be oil-free, hypoallergenic, and noncomedogenic. It is said to moisturize sensitive skin for the face and neck to reduce redness and sooth irritated skin.
Directions: After cleansing, smooth over face and neck daily to visibly reduce redness. Apply evenly before sun exposure and as needed.

First Impression:
The first thing I noticed about this product was the lock-pump system. You can lock and unlock the pump by twisting the head according to the small diagram etched on the head. And when you unlock it, you can pump the product into your hands. I think this is an amazing dispenser. The lock works great and I have had no problems with it. Plus it's not messy like the pumps that come with a cap that people loose eventually and it's hygenic!
Another thing I noticed right away was that this moisturizer has a fragrance. It has a really nice fragrance, and smells good. But I don't like putting scented moisturizers on my face (for my body, it's fine). Adding fragrance to a facial moisturizer is just one more thing that could irritate my very sensitive skin. Because of that, I became unsure of whether to use this on my face or not.

What do I think of this product?
The product is a cream colored lotion that has a very smooth and light consistency. However, because it has a fragrance, I do not use it on my face, even though it was made for the face and made for sensitive skin. I would just rather be on the safe side and I don't like my face smelling like moisturizer fragrance. I do use this on my neck, my shoulders and arms because they get tanned the most during the summer and I like my face color to match my neck and upper body more closely. For my face I still use my Lancome and La Roche Posay sunscreens, which have no fragrance and have high SPF values.
On my body it is fast-absorbing and does not make my skin shiny or oily. And it works as a good neck and body sunscreen, but I'm kind of sad that it has fragrance. Because if it didn't, I would definitely try this on my face.
How is it on the face? Well, because I don't use it on my face, I don't know. I'm sorry, yes. I know this product is meant for the face and meant for sensitive skin, but I just don't like scented facial moisturizers, not my thing. =(

Do I recommend this product?
If you have non-sensitive facial skin and you like or don't mind fragrances in moisturizers, then I recommend this product. If you do have sensitive skin and you like or don't mind fragrances, I think it's worth a shot because this product was made for the face and neck and made for sensitive skin. So I don't want to scare anyone from using this on their face just because I don't use it on my face. I just know that generally the more things you put into a facial moisturizer, the more complications there can possibly be, and I just don't want to take the risk. If you still want to try it, you can first try it on your hands, and then your neck, and if you like it and there are no problems then start with a thin layer on your face and see if it works too. Remember, if you do get this and you don't like it on your face or it doesn't work well for your face, you can always use this for your body, and it works fine.

So I hope you liked this review. Thank you for reading and have a great day =)

Review on Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion

Hi Everybody!

Today I am reviewing the Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion:

This lotion can be bought at any drugstore, it is very affordable. This smaller size version was around $5, You can buy it in different sizes. I just like this one b/c it is very portable. This version contains 2.5 ox or 71 grams of product. It is fragrance free and has natural colloidal oatmeal. It says it moisturizes for 24 hours, and protects and relieves dry skin. It contains 1.3% Dimethicone as a skin protectant.

What do I think of this product?
I have been using this moisturizer for about 9 months. I actually bought this as a to-go moisturizer for my face, since part of my skin is very dry and sensitive. However, it does not say that it is for the face and I didn't ask the company.  For my face, it moisturized it very well, and feels comfortable and not heavy or sticky. However, it did make the sensitive parts of my skin red, which I didn't like. I can't say it's a bad product because it didn't say it could or should be used on the face, so =P, kind of my fault. But it didn't cause any irritation and help stops my skin from flaking. But I won't use this on my face again because of the redness it causes, haha. =P
BUT, it works really well for the hands and body! My boyfriend even uses this! haha. It is very moisturizing for the hands and body. This size makes it portable to carry around and use when I need to. It does not feel sticky or heavy, and my hands feel very smooth and soft after use! =)

Do I recommend this product?
I recommend this moisturizer only for the hands and body to anyone. It is easy to find and very affordable. This is good for dry windy days, during the winter, or whoever tends to get cracked and dry hands and skin (besides the face). I will continue buying this for my hands and body because of all these benefits! I just won't use it on my face XP.

Rather quick review, but nothing much I can say about it. It does its job well and I like it =)
Thank you for reading and have a nice day!

Review on Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Scrub

Hi guys!

So, a couple months ago I was watching youtube reviews on facial cleansers/exfoliators and I saw Michelle Phan talk about the Aveeno Brightening Scrub.

And of course, I bought it XP haha, here it is the Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Scrub:

You can buy this in any drugstore or online. It is about $5-$7. It contains 5.0 oz or 140 grams of product. It is oil-free, soap-free, hypoallergenic, and noncomedogenic.
It is said to have microbeads to gently exfoliate skin and that it is gentle for everyday use and for sensitive skin. It targets tone, texture, dullness, blotchiness, and brown spots to help clear, smoothen (made up word by me =P), and brighten skin.

First Impression
So when I first used this product, I noticed that the microbeads were very fine, much smaller than the Clean and Clear Daily Pore Cleanser (which I also reviewed on). The texture of the product is smooth and has a thin consistency. But it wasn't watery. It has a nice clean fresh smell, a little on the chemically plant smell side but it's not too strong.
However, it did give my skin a burning sensation which scared me at first, because when I washed it off and came out of the shower, I thought my face was gonna be irritated and red, but, it wasn't. It didn't feel painful or itchy and it wasn't red. I thought maybe it was just me or something. But I used it a second time and I still felt a burning sensation on my skin even though, after cleansing, there was not redness or irritation afterwards.

What do I think of it now?
I have used this for about 2 months now. It does brighten the skin and makes it nice and smooth. I feel very clean after using it. The microbeads themselves/alone, are more gentle than the Clean and Clear Daily Pore Cleanser.
However, I still have a burning feeling when I used it, so I don't use it that often. It worries me, even though my skin doesn't seem to be negatively affected after use. It does not break me out or damage my skin though. I don't get redness or irritation after using, just a burning feeling when I use it. Because of this, I probably will not buy this product again after finishing it. I use it about once a week because I am afraid that if I use it more often that more problems than just a burning sensation will appear. It is kind of annoying because this was supposed to work for sensitive skin and I have sensitive skin. I am sad that I can't use this product, because it is so affordable and easy to get. =(

Do I recommend this product?
I do recommend this as a good product to try out for all skin types except sensitive skin. If you do have sensitive skin, I am not sure, because while I think it works really well, the side effect of having a burning sensation during use does bother me. If you have sensitive skin, I think it's worth a shot but you should talk to a dermatologist or try it on your hands first, because your skin is different than mine, maybe nothing will happen to you, or maybe your skin is not as sensitive as mine. If it does work for you, then great! You have found something affordable, nice and gentle that will make your skin clear and glow!

So I hope that you liked this review and that it helped you on your search for a good exfoliator.
Thank you for reading! I will talk to you soon! =)

Quick note: If you have dry skin, then after you gently exfoliate, just remember to put on moisturizers right away after washing it off!

Review on Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Cleansing Pads

Hi Everyone! I just finished a midterm tonight! So glad I got that over with, I felt like I was dying....-___- But, now to talk about something much better than cognitive psychology!!! XD

Today I will be reviewing the Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Cleansing Pads:

This can be bought at any drugstore for about $6-$8. You can find it easily online. There are 28 self-foaming dual-texture pads that are ~8.5cm in diameter. The dual-texture means that one side has a textured side for exfoliation and the other side is smooth. The active ingredient is salicylic acid (0.5%) used for acne treatment and prevention. It says it has soy extracts so for people allergic to soy beware! It is soap free, oil free, hypoalergneic, noncomedogenic, and alcohol free. It says it is gentle enough for everyday use and even for sensitive skin.

First Impression
When I first bought this, I was like, dang, each pad is huge! Like I could use half of it for my entire face! Too bad I can't reuse them or something....I guess I could cut them, but that would be too messy =P. And each pad has a lot of product, it is soaked in product so they are definitely not dry at all! Also, I thought the container was kind of bulking...like there is plenty of space around the pads and above the pads, they didn't have to make it that big and annoying...but I guess they wanted to make it look like it had more product or what not (like air in potato chip bags! grrr).
Besides that haha, when I first used it, I thought that the exfoliator side was a big harsh/rough on my skin. However, as soon as I adjusted the pressure, I really liked it! It foams up well, and it's convenient because no product is running down my face or my arms unlike when I use a cream cleanser. Also, it does not sting or irritate my sensitive dry skin, and I usually use the smooth side for that skin area.

What do I think of it now?
I've been using this product for over a month now and I really like it! =) When I'm in a hurry and I  have acne, this is a great product to use because it's so mess free. I can switch sides depending if I need exfoliation or not and the smooth side feels really nice! My skin doesn't feel dry or tight after use and I can actually see the pad take off dirt and stuff because the pad changes to like a light brown/tan color...ewwww, yeah I know. But hey! It works! =P My face becomes much cleaner looking after use. Also, despite it's bulkiness it is safer to carry on trips because if a bottle explodes from pressure or what not, stuff gets everywhere which is a pain, but it won't happen to this! So, I think this is really good for traveling.
I also think it is good for acne treatment prevention, and I have no problem using this everyday since the amount of salicylic acid is low, it would be a good daily treatment. I have seen less tiny acne pop up on my face.
However, one thing I have to be careful is to not over exfoliate and not rub too hard. I still have to be very gentle on my skin, otherwise it can get red and unhappy =/, but as long as I'm careful it works well.

Do I recommend this product?
Yep! I recommend this product! =) If you would like a light acne treatment and you would like to cleans and exfoliate your skin all at once, this is great for daily use or if you are in a hurry. As long as you are careful and gentle during exfoliation, then you should be fine!
I especially like it because it does not irritate my sensitive skin and it's affordable! If your sensitive skin get's irritated, try the smooth side, it should work better. Or if your skin still does not like it, then don't use it everyday, use it about every other day or every two days.

Yay! I really liked these pads and I wanted to do a review on them ASAP! But I had to hold myself back and use them for a month before I was sure that it was a good product!
So I hope you liked my review and that it helped you =)
Thanks for reading!

Review on Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Lotion =)

Hi Everyone!

So a bit back I talked about changing from Cetaphil to a new moisturizer. I bought 3 and recently I have been given one.

This is the 3rd moisturizer: Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Lotion

While it does not say it can be used on the face, I contacted the company and yes, they told me that this moisturizer can be used on the face.
The particular bottle I bought contains 8 oz of product or 227 grams and costs about $6. Which is such a bargain! It is fragrance free with natural colloidal oatmeal and dimethicone skin protectant. It is said to help heal and protect delicate skin for 24 hours. It contains 1.2% dimethicone.

Now I actually could not find this at CVS, the drugstore I live nearby so I had to order it online. I think I ordered it from Walgreens or the Aveeno website. It is easily available in many drugstores, Aveeno is a popular brand, it just wasn't there that day I guess or my CVS doesn't carry it.

First Impression
So, like my other moisturizers I tried it for at least a week before switching off to try a new one.
And, omg, this moisturizer felt like the one for me!
It has a very smooth creamy consistency which does not feel sticky or heavy. This also means you don't have to use a lot, a little goes a long way!
The one thing I noticed which did bother me initially was the smell. It's true, it is fragrance free, but it smells like oatmeal XD, haha, maybe they decided to not cancel out the natural oatmeal smell with another chemical, but it is not too bad.
I saw an almost immediate reduction in redness and inflammation around my mouth. It is that good!
It works fine after cleansing and after exfoliating. It doesn't feel stinging or burning or itchy after application.
I was very impressed by this product and actually didn't want to continue trying the others that I bought to stick with this one.

What do I think of it now?
This is a fantastic moisturizer. I really like it, it's great for my very dry and sensitive skin. It reduces redness and irritation. I don't get breakouts from it.
It is very affordable, and I can use it on my body and face.
The one thing you might want to be careful with is not to apply too much. You don't need much in the first place, but start off light, because if you apply too much, it gets kind of sticky.
I don't really get an oily shine from this moisturizer, which is good. I would probably get a "shiny face" if I applied too much on.
Does it last for 24hrs? yes, on an average day. But if it's very dry and windy, I would reapply at least once in the middle of the day, especially since lecture halls either always have the heater on or air conditioning on.
This is my number 1 favorite moisturizer right now! I used it for about a month and I am currently trying out the 4th one given to me, but I might stick with this one! =D

Do I recommend this product?
YES! This is a great product for all skin types, especially for those with dry and sensitive skin. =)
It will reduce redness and inflammation which makes your skin a whole lot healthier and better looking. Also, it is a skin protectant from dirt and dust, etc.
It does make a visible difference in less than a week's use. My skin looks a lot better now and I'm sure your's will too! ^_^

I don't know what else to say, this moisturizer does everything I want, everything I need!
I hope this has helped you, especially if you have skin problems associated with redness, dryness, sensitivity, inflammation, and irritation.

If you have any questions or comments feel free to post them in the comment section below!
Thank you for reading and I will see you all later!!! =D