akukla
Member Since: March 29, 2017Reviews
Nude by Nature Perfecting Primer
First of all, this primer smells so nice and refreshing! It's really light and doesn't feel too tacky on your skin, just enough to be a good base for your make up. I always use it after exfoliating my skin and it just makes it feel really nice and... +
First of all, this primer smells so nice and refreshing! It's really light and doesn't feel too tacky on your skin, just enough to be a good base for your make up. I always use it after exfoliating my skin and it just makes it feel really nice and smooth. I tend to have dry skin in the winter but it really locks in the moisture throughout the day. -
CND VINYLUX Weekly Top Coat
I got the CND Vinylux weekly top coat along with the CND vinylux weekly polish in bloodline as a product reviewer with ChickAdvisor and I am thrilled. I always chip off my nail polish within a couple of hours of putting it on and end up giving up... +
I got the CND Vinylux weekly top coat along with the CND vinylux weekly polish in bloodline as a product reviewer with ChickAdvisor and I am thrilled.
I always chip off my nail polish within a couple of hours of putting it on and end up giving up by the second day and just cleaning it off so I don't look ridiculous at work. That being said, I wore my nail polish with the weekly top coat for an entire work week without embarrassment of chipping. It actually became a bit of a game with my family to check my nails in the morning and see how they were doing. I did see a little chipping after a couple of days but nothing significant. I didn't touch up because I wanted to see how long it would last and it was the 8th day that I decided to clean off my nails, although I could have easily just touched them up instead.
I think the best part of this nail polish and top coat duos that they dry quite quickly which is a blessing for someone who rarely has the time to wait for nails to dry. 00
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CND VINYLUX Weekly Polish
I received this polish for ChickAdvisor for the purpose of product review and boy am I happy with it. I received the colour bloodline and let me tell you, it is the perfect colour for the holidays. I feel like whenever I buy nail polish in red... +
I received this polish for ChickAdvisor for the purpose of product review and boy am I happy with it. I received the colour bloodline and let me tell you, it is the perfect colour for the holidays. I feel like whenever I buy nail polish in red shades it is never deep enough of a red, it always ends up either orange-y or slightly pinkish. This polish is the perfect deep red and I couldn't gush more about how beautiful and rich it is. It goes on really nicely and has a nice glossy finish.
I tend to start chipping my nail polish within a few hours of putting it on just by doing household chores and washing dishes etc. but I must say it lasted me a couple of days before I saw any chipping. I did put the top coat on but I do that with any polish I put on and usually that doesn't help much.
I would recommend this to anyone, I got so many comments on how nice the colour came out and questions about what nail polish I had on.
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eos Organic Smooth Spheres Lip Balm in Strawberry Sorbet
I got the EOS lip balm in Strawberry Sorbet from ChickAdvisor as a product tester. I don't generally like fruity lip balms, I prefer the minty ones so the flavour isn't necessarily the one I would gravitate to on my own. It is very nice though, not... +
I got the EOS lip balm in Strawberry Sorbet from ChickAdvisor as a product tester. I don't generally like fruity lip balms, I prefer the minty ones so the flavour isn't necessarily the one I would gravitate to on my own. It is very nice though, not too perfume-y that it makes you feel like you just sprayed perfume in your mouth when you put it on, just like a nice sweet taste on your lips.
The product itself, however, is great! You can tell that it has been reformulated. I put it on in the morning at work and it lasts me most of the day. I even wear it overnight sometimes (because my lips like to crack overnight) and wake up with buttery smooth lips.
I have the sweet mint flavour and use it more so than this one but I bought my sister this one and she loves it so flavour is really a matter of preference.
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eos Organic Smooth Spheres Lip Balm in Sweet Mint
I received the EOS lip balm in sweet mint from ChickAdvisor as a product tester and I haven't put it down since. The sweet mint flavour is my favourite because it gives that refreshing cooling feeling to your lips, its not a stinging feeling that... +
I received the EOS lip balm in sweet mint from ChickAdvisor as a product tester and I haven't put it down since. The sweet mint flavour is my favourite because it gives that refreshing cooling feeling to your lips, its not a stinging feeling that some mint lip balms give you, its more of a cooling sensation. I keep one on my desk and don't have to apply it very often; I can really apply it once a day and it does the trick but I do tend to reapply after meals. My lips like to crack and split as it gets colder, using the EOs lip balm has prevented them from doing so. I would honestly recommend this for the flavour itself but it really does feel like butter on your lips. -
striVectinLABS Lip Plumping Treatment
My sister actually bought this Lip Plumping Treatment at shoppers by recommendation of one of the gals in beauty. Unfortunately, she had an allergic reaction to one of the ingredients in the product and was not able to use the product. Always try on... +
My sister actually bought this Lip Plumping Treatment at shoppers by recommendation of one of the gals in beauty. Unfortunately, she had an allergic reaction to one of the ingredients in the product and was not able to use the product. Always try on just a little bit of the product if you are unsure and avoid the outer edges of your lips.
The product itself comes in a tube that you twist the bottom to use. Be careful with this because at the beginning nothing comes out for the first approx. 3 twists and then when you feel like you should just twist another few times it starts coming out like lava.. so my advice is to just be patient so you don't waste the product and resist the urge to keep twisting.
Moving on to how it works: I actually really enjoy the tingling feeling I get when I put it on. Some people do not particularly enjoy it, so if you are looking for a lip plumper without that sensation, this is not it. It does actually plump you up a bit (not to the point that it looks ridiculous but just enough to notice the difference)and it leaves a nice gloss on your lips. I know my friends have said that If you use it too often you can get the feeling that your lips are drying and cracking but I use it once or twice daily and don't get that.
It retails at around $39 at Shoppers Drug Mart so ask someone in beauty to test the product to see if it does what you want it to because it isn't the cheapest of products but it does last pretty long because you don't need much on your lips for it to do its magic.
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Maybelline New York Fit Me Concealer
I use the Fit Me concealer with it's matching foundation on a daily. I have no complaints about it because it doesn't feel like I am cakeing on my face and the formula is nice and light. I have two very different shades that I rotate through because... +
I use the Fit Me concealer with it's matching foundation on a daily. I have no complaints about it because it doesn't feel like I am cakeing on my face and the formula is nice and light. I have two very different shades that I rotate through because my skin likes to go to extremes in the fall/winter vs spring/summer. I am on my second bottle of each. The concealer is not like extreme coverage which I actually like because it tones down imperfections without making you look like you painted your face on. -
Maybelline New York Fit Me Hydrate + Smooth Foundation
I have bought this foundation 3 times already. I use it almost every day and don't have any problems with breakouts. I also make sure that I wash my face and moisturize before I go to bed and nothing happens. I have a bit of rosacea which this... +
I have bought this foundation 3 times already. I use it almost every day and don't have any problems with breakouts. I also make sure that I wash my face and moisturize before I go to bed and nothing happens. I have a bit of rosacea which this foundation takes care of. Its a great product and comes at a great price. I find it is quite often on sale at shoppers. -
Maybelline New York The Nudes Eye Shadow Palette
Let me start out by saying that I wouldn't recommend this to a makeup guru but it is not actually a bad startup palette. I bought quite a few of the Maybelline palettes purely out of curiosity. Of course, to be expected from a drugstore palette... +
Let me start out by saying that I wouldn't recommend this to a makeup guru but it is not actually a bad startup palette. I bought quite a few of the Maybelline palettes purely out of curiosity. Of course, to be expected from a drugstore palette, they are not crazy pigmented and I wouldn't use this palette for a glam night out. Like any other shadow you can get a little more out of the product when you prime your eyelids. It will go on stronger and last a bit longer. The shadows are a bit chalky but they work for a subtle day look. -
Santa Carolina Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2014
I am a fan of Chilean wines, I think that they are really good and for the most part come at a really nice price as well. Santa Carolina is always stocked at my house. I've always enjoyed a dry red merlot or cabernet so this blend hits the spot. I... +
I am a fan of Chilean wines, I think that they are really good and for the most part come at a really nice price as well. Santa Carolina is always stocked at my house. I've always enjoyed a dry red merlot or cabernet so this blend hits the spot. I used to drink Woodbridge religiously but since moving to Santa Carolina I find Woodbridge too sweet now and my wallet is much happier with my move. Its not a heavy wine which personally I like and it is extra dry. I find it goes well with beef and really anything spicy. -
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