lorchick
Member Since: May 31, 2007Reviews
Kirkland Disposable Diapers
I just tried the new, better Kirkland diapers in size 1-2 and I really love the upgrades! They're like a cross between Huggies and Pampers. I plan to keep using these badboys. Wasn't a fan of the old style and found they leaked terribly but the new... +
I just tried the new, better Kirkland diapers in size 1-2 and I really love the upgrades! They're like a cross between Huggies and Pampers. I plan to keep using these badboys. Wasn't a fan of the old style and found they leaked terribly but the new style is just great, good job Costco! -
Huggies Little Swimmers Disposable Swimpants
I slightly prefer using my cloth diaper shells if we're just out in the back yard. But for the beach, these swim diapers can't be beat! My kids don't mind wearing them and they do a fantastic job of containing messes. They aren't... +
I slightly prefer using my cloth diaper shells if we're just out in the back yard. But for the beach, these swim diapers can't be beat! My kids don't mind wearing them and they do a fantastic job of containing messes. They aren't absorbent for when your kids pee, but that's kind of the point, and the exact reason they don't swell up. And at the end of the day when you pack up the car, you toss the swim diaper and head home. Very convenient, and I don't go out to the beach often enough to feel that guilty about it. -
Joe Fresh Cream Foundation
I grabbed this totally by accident. I was not even interested in trying this product and meant to grab the pressed powder just to dust over my face to set my current foundation and concealer. When I got home and realized my mistake I decided I may... +
I grabbed this totally by accident. I was not even interested in trying this product and meant to grab the pressed powder just to dust over my face to set my current foundation and concealer. When I got home and realized my mistake I decided I may as well try it. I found myself quite pleasantly surprised! I discarded the applicator it comes with and have applied it with both a brush and just my fingers and was pleasantly surprised with the results.
Obviously you need freshly moisturized skin before you apply this or you will have terrible results, but that applies to most makeup. I found myself quite impressed for the pricepoint how well this blended into my skintone, how well it evened out my skintone, and also how nicely it settled on my face. After it sets/dries it feels more like a light powder than a cream. You do have to have a light hand, better to layer it up than have too much.
This actually does a great job as a concealer as well, if you don't want to have full makeup.
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Dove Ultimate Supreme VisiblySmooth Antiperspirant
As a deodarant in general, I found the smell appealing and the formulation quite effective. However, I don't think I would pick it up exclusively for the hair-reducing 'qualities'. If anything, it maybe made my underarm arm a bit finer... +
As a deodarant in general, I found the smell appealing and the formulation quite effective. However, I don't think I would pick it up exclusively for the hair-reducing 'qualities'. If anything, it maybe made my underarm arm a bit finer so it didn't feel quite as prickly. It was still there, just maybe didn't bother me as quickly. You can't really expect much of a difference when you're shaving off and regrowing your armpit hair every other day, though. So I guess it worked as well as it could. If you find your armpit hair irritates you within 24 hours of shaving, this product could be great for you. But don't expect to need to shave less often - it makes hair finer, but its still there. -
L'Oreal Paris Collagen Filler Lip
Now, first of all, I'm a bit young to need this for the anti-aging properties. A good chapstick is still enough to plump up my lips. However, I did find this worked AMAZING as a lip primer under lipstick. Wearing it by itself was no big... +
Now, first of all, I'm a bit young to need this for the anti-aging properties. A good chapstick is still enough to plump up my lips. However, I did find this worked AMAZING as a lip primer under lipstick. Wearing it by itself was no big difference, but if I applied it, let it set while I did my eyes, and then applied my favourite lipstick (OPI), my lips felt hydrated and un-wierd for hours. It makes the lipstick go on really smooth, and keeps your lips feeling smooth and hydrated under your lipstick so you don't feel the need to lick your lips or rub them together. So, while I don't necessarily NEED this, I definitely love it for under high-pigment lipsticks! -
Vaseline Sheer Infusion Body Lotion
You have to be careful not to apply too much of this stuff, a little goes a long way. A great moisturizing formula, it feels great and it smells good. My one and only problem is that that it doesn't come in a fragrance-free formula. Many... +
You have to be careful not to apply too much of this stuff, a little goes a long way. A great moisturizing formula, it feels great and it smells good. My one and only problem is that that it doesn't come in a fragrance-free formula. Many churches, workplaces, doctor's offices, etc ask people to be fragrance-free these days as Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Disorder becomes more and more common. MCSD means an allergy to chemicals, including those in fragrances. My mom is one of the people who suffers from MCSD, so while I can and do use and enjoy this lotion, I have to be very careful to remember to shower and use a fragrance-free lotion before I see her or go to any of these kinds of places. (My preferred fragrance-free being a Vaseline product as well!!)
I don't know that I would buy this simply because I'm worried about slipping up and forgetting I'm wearing it. But I'm absolutely loving it, and I do hope they come out with a fragrance-free version !!!!
(PS, the sample came beautifully packaged, that was a very nice surprise! And the friend I shared my extra with loves it too.)
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Maybelline New York Define-A-Lash Lengthening Mascara
This is my favourite go-to mascara. Last time I picked some up, I paid $8 for the mascara and it came with an entire bonus mascara! It also has lasting power in your collection, as the mascara doesn't get all dry and clumpy very quickly... +
This is my favourite go-to mascara. Last time I picked some up, I paid $8 for the mascara and it came with an entire bonus mascara! It also has lasting power in your collection, as the mascara doesn't get all dry and clumpy very quickly. It's really easy to apply a great coat and looks great all day. -
Maybelline New York Pulse Perfection Vibrating Mascara
Here's the deal... if you're already great at applying your mascara, then pass on this mascara. I found it didn't make a difference when I would apply one eye with the vibrations and one without. However, if you have a hard time getting... +
Here's the deal... if you're already great at applying your mascara, then pass on this mascara. I found it didn't make a difference when I would apply one eye with the vibrations and one without. However, if you have a hard time getting a good application but you do have a steady hand, this mascara could probably help you out. Otherwise the vibrations don't make a real difference. Also, I found this mascara had a real problem with working if I curled my lashes before applying it.
This mascara is pretty decent, but after trying it out, I found myself reaching for my go-to mascara, define-a-lash, again
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Maybelline New York Colossal Volum' Express Mascara
I, like many other people, was struck by the smell of this product. I've never found a mascara to have a smell before, and I would really like to know why it smells so strongly. However, I didn't find i could smell it anymore after it... +
I, like many other people, was struck by the smell of this product. I've never found a mascara to have a smell before, and I would really like to know why it smells so strongly. However, I didn't find i could smell it anymore after it dried.
Initially I found the huge brush unwieldy and awkward, but once I got used to it I actually like it a lot. If I spin and zigzag the brush while applying, the coverage is amazing and really pumps up the volume. I have stubby little lashes and found this worked better and easier than the 2-step mascaras I have tried in the past. And I've also tried the predecessors of this mascara and found that it does work better than the others.
Overall, I really liked this mascara! I would buy it again, for sure. It has quite a bargain price.
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pHisoderm Body Wash in Aloe, Vitamin E & Chamomile
I don't normally use scented products. However, I didn't find the scent to be overpowering, and it didn't linger after my shower. Normally I use a natural oatmeal-type body wash (like Aveeno), because they are gentle on the skin, but I found that... +
I don't normally use scented products. However, I didn't find the scent to be overpowering, and it didn't linger after my shower. Normally I use a natural oatmeal-type body wash (like Aveeno), because they are gentle on the skin, but I found that this body wash was gentle, despite containing fragrance (which tends to mean chemicals.) and moisturizing. I agree with the other reviewers that the body wash comes gushing out of the bottle, the first time I used it I literally soaked my scrubbie by accident. I kind of liked it, but I don't think I would buy it again, primarily because it contains fragrance. (by fragrance I don't mean smell, I mean the ingredient 'fragrance' or 'parfum' in the ingredient list, which means there is a list of chemicals in there that aren't actually listed on the label, and I just like to try avoid things like that.) If they could make the body wash fragrance-free like the facial cleanser, or if they made regular and fragrance-free versions like some companies/products, I would seriously consider it though.
My husband tried this body wash as well and found that it didn't get him as clean as our regular stuff (he works in construction, and he's got lots of dirty man-hobbies as well) but he found the smell refreshing.
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