Today, I’m reviewing the Kiehl’s Calendula Herbal Extract Toner. I was sent the Limited Edition holiday bottle.
Our cult-classic Calendula toner is formulated with hand-picked Calendula flower petals to visibly reduce redness, oiliness and minimize the appearance of pores. Our gentle, alcohol-free toner, gently cleanses and soothes skin for a balanced and refreshed-feeling skin!
Helps visibly reduce redness, excess oil and appearance of pores
Gently soothes, calms and refreshes skin
Cleanses skin without harsh or synthetic drying agents
For normal-to-oily skin types, including sensitive skin
The limited edition bottle is no longer available since it was a holiday collection. The original bottle retails for 500mL ($98 CAD), 250mL ($57 CAD), 125mL ($35 CAD), 75mL ($26)
It comes in a plastic bottle. Sometimes I find the bottle cap a bit hard to open. I think the calendula petals floating around are unnecessary. It’s cool to have on display, but when I pour the toner out onto a reusable cotton pad, the petals stick to the pads and I have to pick them off.
Looking at the website, the 500mL bottle comes with a cap too. It’d be nice if it came with a pump because lifting a 500mL bottle each time would be a bit heavy. I have a 250mL bottle which is fine, but the cleanser I used was 500mL which was quite heavy when full. Plus, turning the bottle sideways or upside down might waste some product if it spills out.
I’ve been using this toner for four months now (I use it every night). It’s a nice toner that doesn’t make my skin feel dry and tight. It doesn’t feel tacky. The toner smells like iced tea (the pure leaf or gold peak iced tea). I’ve previously used the Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash which I liked. From what I remember, the cleanser smelled like tootsie rolls. The toner itself is brown, so it did slightly stain my reusable cotton pads.
I usually have redness around my nose and chin, so I was hoping that the claims of reducing redness were true. I have noticed the redness has gone down, but I don’t know if it’s only from the toner or if other products I’ve been using have helped as well.
Even though it says this toner is for all skin types, I think it’s more geared toward normal and oily skin types since it claims to reduce oiliness and shine.
RATING: 3/5
I had to dock some points for the floating calendula petals and the fact that I have trouble opening the lid sometimes. I don’t think I would purchase this once I finish this bottle.
Have you tried the Calendula products from Kiehl’s? What are your faves?
Love,
*I received this product complimentary from Kiehl’s with no obligation to review. Description and ingredients taken from Kiehl’s Canada website.
What do you get when you combine “Swedish” and “Audio”? Sudio! This Swedish brand offers a variety of headphones (over-the-ear, ear buds and earphones for an active lifestyle).
Today, I’ll be reviewing three products I received from Sudio. I won’t talk too much about the specifications, so if you want to know the battery length, etc., click the links below (not affiliate links).
These are my first wireless earphones. I love the soft matte black look. It makes them look chic and sleek. The sound is great too. Sudio has previously sent the over the ear headphones, I’ve been impressed with their quality (both sound and headphones). I’m the type to just use whatever headphones come with my phone or buy what’s on sale. I also don’t really listen to music when I’m in public, so I haven’t really needed to invest in earphones.
Recently, I upgraded my phone. It had been a long time since I last upgraded my phone, my old one still had a headphone jack. Most new phones don’t have a jack anymore, so you need ones that connect via Bluetooth. It was really easy to connect the Sudio earphones.
I like that the earphones have certain functions when you tap them (1, 2 or 3 times). Tap left one to play/pause, go to previous track, decrease volume. Tap right one to play/pause, go to next track, increase volume.
Since I’m a newbie to good quality ear phones, I was surprised to see that they come with extra ear tips in different sizes. I was able to use the default ones, but it’s nice that they cater to everyone. The E2 earphones have wireless charging. Right now, if you purchase the earphones, it comes with a wireless charger.
Illustration by me.
Ladd+ Wireless Charger
The Ladd+ Wireless Charger has been great. I’ve even been using it to charge my phone too. I have noticed it getting warm when it’s charging a device for a while.
Klar White
I received these over-the-ear headphones a couple years ago, but I realized I hadn’t posted a review on the blog.
I love the minimalist designs of the headphones. The Klar over-the-ear wireless headphones are noise-canceling. Not only can you use them via Bluetooth, but it comes with a wire so you can connect them using a headphone jack. The headphones are comfortable, but like all headphones, it does get a bit hot when you wear them for too long (my ears, not the headphones).
Use my discount code JENCAT to get 15% off your purchase (valid for the next 2 months).
Love,
*Products were sent to me. (Slideshow pictures were taken from Sudio website. I used a picture from the Sudio website as a template for my illustration)
Today, I’m reviewing three products I received from La Roche-Posay. I’ve always seen this brand at the drugstore, but I never got around to trying it. Find out what I have to say about these three products!
CICAPLAST BAUME B5
Thanks to its quick-absorbing texture and invisible, non-oily and non-sticky finish, all activities can be immediately resumed after application.
Soothing Repairing Balm: Optimal skin recovery for sensitive skin after dry skin irritations and superficial cutaneous heating sensations.
I like that the product comes in a tube. Usually for products that have a thicker formula, they come in tubs/pots with a spatula. I find this balm a bit too thick for my liking, but I have noticed that my skin doesn’t look dry at all. Sometimes I’ve applied it and then looked in the mirror a few hours later and realized I missed a spot blending (because it’s so thick). When you apply it, it looks like it has a white cast, but as you work it into the skin, it goes away. I’m not a huge fan of the scent of the two cream products. I find that my face still feels tacky hours after application. It doesn’t feel greasy though. They both have this school glue smell to them and also a similar thick, sticky texture. Luckily, you can’t smell it once you apply it (or maybe it’s because I apply an oil that has a light, fruity scent). I guess it’s better than an overly scented product. I’ve been using the tube for about a month and a half now and I think I’m getting close to finishing it. I use about a pea-sized amount (sometimes a bit more) in AM and PM (rounding up, I’ve used it about 100 times).
RATING: 3/5 → 4/5
I’ll give this a medium rating since my skin has been pretty clear lately, but I probably wouldn’t purchase this on my own in the future.
UPDATE: After writing this review,my skin had a breakout and I think this balm helped it heal faster. So I’ve bumped this rating up because I like it more. I don’t think I would use it as an everyday moisturizer since it’s so thick, but I think I would use it when my skin needs it. It would probably be good for the winter time. I WOULD repurchase.
HYALU B5 ANTI-AGING SERUM
The dermatological correction for wrinkles and fine lines, loss of volume and elasticity. This intensely hydrating face and neck serum is clinically proven to replump skin, accelerate skin repair and significantly reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles. The unique pro-skin recovery formula helps repair by replenishing the skin’s moisture barrier and activate skin renewal. It combines concentrated pure hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5 and madecassoside for optimal effectiveness while also being suitable for sensitive skin.
The smooth, fresh, and rich water-gel texture leaves skin feeling plump and hydrated to the touch.
The serum comes in a glass bottle with a dropper. For some reason, the top feels kind of cheap to me. It also might be hard for people to open since it’s all smooth. It would probably be better to have some ridges to grip it.
RATING: 2/5
I will say that I couldn’t give this a proper test because the product is so scented, that it gave me a headache. When smelling it from the bottle, it is a nice, refreshing scent, but it’s too overpowering once it’s on the face. I tried applying it on my face, away from my nose, but the texture of it was too tacky. I know it might sound like a waste, but I tried it out on my feet so I could test how it makes the skin feel. My feet do feel quite smooth so I won’t give this one a super low rating, but I wouldn’t repurchase this one.
LIPIKAR BAUME AP+M ECO TUBE
Lipikar Balm AP+M is a moisturizing body balm clinically proven to immediately soothe dry to eczema-prone skin for less itching. The new AP+M triple-action formula has a reinforced anti-scratching, anti-relapse efficacy and helps rebalance the skin microbiome. This balm replenishes skin’s essential lipids to strengthen its moisture barrier and provides long-lasting 48-hour hydration. It can be used on the face, hands and body and is suitable for adults, children and babies as young as 2 weeks.
Our NEW ECO-CONSCIOUS TUBE uses 45% less plastic than the previous AP+ 200ml plastic tube.
Non-greasy, non-sticky finish. Skin is soft and comforted from sensitivities.
I love that they’re being eco-conscious by using less plastic, but I used this tube up so quickly since I used it on my whole body after showering. I finished the 200mL tube in a month (used one daily). Once it started getting low, it was hard to squeeze out. I cut the tube open and I was able to use it for a few more days. Similar to the balm, this also smelled like school glue and I could smell it more. It also had a thick texture that kept my skin moisturized.
RATING: 3/5
At $26 for the tube, I can’t justify purchasing it again when other products are the about the same in terms of moisturizing. During the winter, Aveeno daily moisturizing lotion and Cerave moisturizing cream have both worked well for me.
Have you tried La Roche-Posay products? What are your faves?
Love,
*Products were sent to me with no obligations to post. Slideshow pictures taken from Google search. Descriptions and ingredients lists taken from La Roche-Posay Canada website.
