5 months ago
One of my new favorite shampoos and conditioners. I have really coarse, dry hair that frizzes up due to lack of moisture. The Hydro Rush line provides hydration to dry hair, rather than a thick oily coating that weighs down hair and makes you have to wash more often than you'd like. If you have super heavy coarse hair and want to see a difference in softness while still wanting to maintain volume, I recommend the Hydro Rush line.
5 months ago
I tried the Speed Soak gel moisturizer. This truly is a lotion for people who dislike putting on lotion as far as application goes, as it absorbs super quickly and doesn't leave a scent afterwards. However, I found that it left a cooling effect on the skin and made the skin feel what I can only describe as like I put on a water-based face primer all over my body? Tacky, but not outright sticky. It was bearable, but didn't leave my skin feeling super hydrated. I can see myself using the rest as a lotion if I'm putting on clothes immediately after, but not as something I can put on before bed to feel cozy and moisturized. I'd still consider this a lotion for lotion haters, but for people that only hate the task of applying lotion, that can deal with the feeling on something sitting on their skin. Will not repurchase.
5 months ago
I use the bar soap and body wash together in my shower routine. There's a really nice cooling effect and I have found that my body acne/texture has reduced since starting to use this. I will say though if you are not a fan of feeling particularly "squeaky clean" after a shower I would recommending the bar soap or the body wash, but not them together. The perfect soap/body wash for those quick in and out body showers.
8 months ago
An absolutely delicious and gourmet-tasting spaghetti sauce. I tried the roasted garlic flavor. The sauce tastes fresh, and you can clearly see the real garlic and tomatoes that go into the sauce. I love garlic, but unfortunately am sensitive to raw garlic. Beware if you are sensitive to raw garlic: be sure to let your sauce simmer for some time to "cook" the garlic down further. Great garlic flavor otherwise! This is now my go-to spaghetti sauce when I want to make a quick meal. Will repurchase forever!
10 months ago
I purchased the mini serum set, which comes with minis of each of their four serums. They were okay at best, but nothing super impressive or effective. I used up the Green Tea serum but ended up giving the others away after I used them enough to get a feel for them. However, I do appreciate the brand's formulas and price point, and do see me trying something else from the brand in the future.
10 months ago
I have the lip mask in Sweet Candy. I love the texture of it and use it before I go to bed, or to prep my lips before I apply lip tint in the mornings. It has a cushiony feel when applied and has a good slip, without being sticky. I admittedly do not care for using the spatula it comes with even though that is technically the more hygienic application method, as I find using the spatula makes you take way too much out and a little swipe applied with the finger is all you really need. This product will definitely last me a long time, which makes me feel better about the price point. Would recommend for a lip treatment at night or for makeup prep, but I wouldn't use this as my daily lip balm just due to the fact it's packaged in a pot as opposed to a tube/stick.
10 months ago
Currently using the Instant Glow Serum in my skincare routine. I like the combination of hyaluronic acid & niacinamide as the active ingredients, as I find it balances out my vitamin C serum in the AMs and my retinol serum in the PM to "round out" my routine with maximum benefits and products that work well together. It's in between a toner and an oil consistency-wise, with no smell. It applies well under makeup and doesn't pill. However I do not like the pump bottle that the serum comes in as I can tell once I use up enough of it it's going to be a problem to try to get the rest to come out easily. Not sure if I would repurchase, but I like it now in the moment and recommend it to people with normal to dry skin types.
10 months ago
Fun, affordable makeup to buy when you want to try out a fun new lip or eye color without spending a ton, or if they have a collaboration with a character you like, but nothing remarkable enough to incorporate into your everyday beauty routine. The most impressive product in their range is probably their eyeshadows, but even those are hit or miss. I would give this to a younger person in my life who is just starting to learn about makeup, but that's about it.
10 months ago
I tried the Oat Cleansing Balm. It removed most of my face makeup, but left traces of mascara and eyeliner under my eyes. Extremely waxy and oily, but gentle. Beware contact lens users it'll get in your eyes and blur your vision for like five minutes after. Also had a weird smell and I would occasionally get a chunk of hardened/dried cleanser in my hand and it's really annoying to have to find them and pick them out. The only people I could really see this working for are those with sensitive dry skin. This disappointed me and I've been hesitant to buy something else from this brand since.
10 months ago
My holy grail hair brand. I use the Virgin Repair Shampoo, Conditioner, Leave-In, and Serum, the Prism Shine Softening Creme, and the Body Volume Blow-dry Hold Spray. All are extremely effective and at an affordable price point, with thoughtful and complex fragrances. The smell stays on your hair for days after and I've gotten tons of compliments. The retro glam branding on both the packaging and in the campaign photos is what drew me in initially. However, I've noticed that a lot of products on the Ulta website have been sold out and not restocked for months. I wonder if they're closing down...