anastisiak
Member Since: June 24, 2016Reviews
A Derma - Foaming Cleansing Gel
I sometimes get random skin irritations and this is one of my go-to body washes. I am no usually a fan of "unscented" things, I like to smell good but sometimes I have to. I either use this or Aveeno this stuff has a nice, creamier and smooth... +
I sometimes get random skin irritations and this is one of my go-to body washes.
I am no usually a fan of "unscented" things, I like to smell good but sometimes I have to. I either use this or Aveeno this stuff has a nice, creamier and smooth texture that lathers into a gentle foam when you add water. It leaves no residue and my skin doesn't feel tight or dry at all. It is a little bit expensive in comparison to some products but I only need a small amount to get the perfect amount of lather and coverage.
The product is created for sensitive skin and is plant-based, it uses Rhealba Oat Milk extract (google it, it has so many benefits for reactive and atopic skin). If you suffer from sensitive or easily irritated skin then I highly recommend this body wash for you.
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Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation
This is a great foundation to use if you are oilier and also on a budget - it's about $10.99 at Shoppers but it goes on sale for $7.99 or so all the time. It has a thick consistency which gives great coverage and also absorbs any excess oils on your... +
This is a great foundation to use if you are oilier and also on a budget - it's about $10.99 at Shoppers but it goes on sale for $7.99 or so all the time.
It has a thick consistency which gives great coverage and also absorbs any excess oils on your face. It isn't very buildable though because it is already so thick that if you add more it just becomes very cakey and obvious that you are wearing it. You just need to apply a minimal amount to your problem areas to tone down any shine - it also lasts all day and doesn't rub off easily.
It applies the best with a sponge but your fingers would work as well without changing the texture too much, if you pair it with the Rimmel Stay Matte Primer then it would REALLY apply smoothly and also help furthermore with oiliness/shine.
I wouldn't recommend this to anybody with a dry skin type because the thick texture will "clump" and "gather" onto your skin.
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Gosh Prime 'n Refresh - Illuminating Eye Roll On
GOSH has a great reputation surrounding their facial primers and I feel this Eye Primer has been pushed aside but it is an amazing product that is also affordable. The product dispenses though 3 Metal Roller "Balls" which have a cooling and... +
GOSH has a great reputation surrounding their facial primers and I feel this Eye Primer has been pushed aside but it is an amazing product that is also affordable.
The product dispenses though 3 Metal Roller "Balls" which have a cooling and refreshing feel instantly. The "Rolling" also feels like a mini massage as well, so it is very nice to apply. It really helps to "wake up" my eye area and also tones down any puffiness or discoloration I may have from being tired. The product also claims to minimize Fine Lines but I do not have this problem so I can't really comment on the efficacy of that but when I do apply and rub it into the back of my hand it seems to minimize and "blur" the pores, so I imagine it would have a similar effect on Fine Lines. It has an even consistency - not too thick and not too thin, absorbs quick without any greasy feeling.
The product can also be used as a primer for eye shadow and eyeliner. I do feel it helps to make my makeup "pop" and be more vibrant but it doesn't make much of a different when it comes to pro-longing my makeup. I am able to see past this because the product works so well in making me feel awake and refreshed that that is all I use it for, I rarely use it as a primer.
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PUR Minerals Eye Polish Base and Top Coat
I am surprised to see such positive reviews for this product because I really was not a fan of this product and I also have heard some negative feedback from others as well. Firstly, the shadow comes in 6 different shades - 3 lighter colours... +
I am surprised to see such positive reviews for this product because I really was not a fan of this product and I also have heard some negative feedback from others as well.
Firstly, the shadow comes in 6 different shades - 3 lighter colours (Cashmere, Satin and Silk) and 3 darker (Velvet, Suede and Cavier). The colours are beautiful with a metallic-type shimmer and are highly pigmented which is a positive.
Unfortunately, this shadow is very thick. It applies watery and feels very wet + heavy on my lids even after the product has "dried". It IS buildable without clumping and blends into itself nicely but then you are left with even heavier feeling lids and is just uncomfortable. It also creased for me very quickly (within an hour or so) and I think it's because it is so thick. It says it has a built-in base coat in it but I decided to try it with a Eye Primer anyway because I liked the colours so much. The primer did help with the creasing but my lids felt even heavier because of the excess product.
I am also not a fan of the packaging, I really don't like the mesh-netting. I think it looks messy and "icky", it does not attract me to use the product at all. It also comes with a small silicone applicator which does work better than if you were to use an actual brush, it glides and smooths nicely. I just wish the brush was made longer for easier control but Lise Watier has a similar applicator for Glitter that has a longer handle that could be used in it's place.
I was shocked because I love Pur Minerals.. this just wasn't a product for me. I would only recommend it if you want/need a dramatic look for only a few hours but wouldn't wear daily or for too long.
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Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Colour - Bold Illuminating Highlighter
I really love this product but it is quite expensive (as is most Elizabeth Arden products) and it also is only a limited edition so for this reason I wouldn't purchase but it is a really nice highlighter. It has a very thin, weightless consistency... +
I really love this product but it is quite expensive (as is most Elizabeth Arden products) and it also is only a limited edition so for this reason I wouldn't purchase but it is a really nice highlighter.
It has a very thin, weightless consistency and blends very easily. It doesn't "clump" or "gather" into dry patches on your face either, it gives your a skin a luminous and smooth look.
It comes in only one shade but I feel it would be universal because as I said, it blends so well. It is also buildable if you wanted to create a darker/dramatic highlight without looking cakey. It's a very radiant and natural shade.
The only thing I dislike about the product (aside from price) is the packaging. The product comes in a small jar and you need to put your finger/brush into a mesh netting. I really don't like the mesh, I feel it looks messy and makes it harder to get into the product. This doesn't affect the quality of the highlighter at all, I just would prefer if it was a pump or something other than the mesh.
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Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color
I am not really a fan of this polish and the only real positive thing about it is that it's cheap and it's almost always on sale too. It really does dry fast but unfortunately it also dries quickly in the bottle and after just a few applications it... +
I am not really a fan of this polish and the only real positive thing about it is that it's cheap and it's almost always on sale too.
It really does dry fast but unfortunately it also dries quickly in the bottle and after just a few applications it becomes thick and clumpy. The brush is also just too big and it makes it so hard to have a clean, even application especially on your smaller finger nails. Also, not a big colour selection.. it seems to only have one shade of green, one shade of red, one shade of purple etc. The shades I have used have been quite pigmented though and don't streak which I guess would count as another positive but overall, not a good product.
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CND SolarOil Nail & Cuticle Conditioner
I love this product, I have used it on clients in a salon and also on myself. It feels great on your nails/fingers, doesn't feel or look greasy and also absorbs quickly. Cuticles instantly look healthier and moisturized. I like to apply it a few... +
I love this product, I have used it on clients in a salon and also on myself.
It feels great on your nails/fingers, doesn't feel or look greasy and also absorbs quickly. Cuticles instantly look healthier and moisturized. I like to apply it a few times a week, my cuticles are relatively healthy so I mostly use it for pleasure but if you have dry/damaged cuticles than you should apply it every night.
As I said, I have also used this on clients after manicures etc. and I have seen some pretty bad cuticles, this product fixed them right up!
It isn't overly expensive either (for a salon brand) and it also has a nice scent to it which is always a bonus.
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Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Colour - Bold 24HR Liquid Eyeliner
I love everything about this eyeliner and it's available in 5 different colours: Dark Valentine (Black), Electric Blue, Plum Desire, Mystic Green and Gilded Brown. They all have a really nice shimmer except for Dark Valentine, it is just black but... +
I love everything about this eyeliner and it's available in 5 different colours: Dark Valentine (Black), Electric Blue, Plum Desire, Mystic Green and Gilded Brown. They all have a really nice shimmer except for Dark Valentine, it is just black but when it is dried (and it dries quick) it still has a "wet" look.They are all beautiful and are highly pigmented, I am able to get a pigmented, even line with just one stroke without going over my lid multiple times. The packaging says "Shake Well" and you REALLY need to do this, if you don't the liner is watery and the pigmentation is lost.
This product is honestly the longest lasting liner I have ever used, it doesn't flake or smudge and it's also water proof which is a huge bonus. I wore it today and it is +30, very humid and I got caught in the rain and the liner was still on and still perfect - no bleeding or running. It's called 24HR liquid liner and it definitely lives up to its name.
Not only does it last long, it also applies easily. The brush is smaller so it's easy to make precise lines and you can go back and make them thicker if that is the look you're going for, it's also smooth so you're lines look sharp and not "bumpy" or "messy".
It is approximately 32$ at SDM but it is so very worth it.
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Calgon Ageless Bath Exfoliating Mineral Scrub and Soak
I have used many different body scrubs and I always seem to come back to this one - it is my absolute favourite. I was first attracted to this product because of the scent and I am not quite sure how to explain it, it just smells good, fresh and... +
I have used many different body scrubs and I always seem to come back to this one - it is my absolute favourite.
I was first attracted to this product because of the scent and I am not quite sure how to explain it, it just smells good, fresh and also stays on my body hours after I've used it. I prefer to use it at night because the scent is relaxing and I feel tired after using it which is a positive for me.
The scrub itself isn't overly gritty or rough but it works in buffing and exfoliating your skin, I always feel so soft and smooth after I've used this product and you only need a small amount. It also has Vitamin E and Collagen in the formulation which is great for skin tone and firmness but I do not have any problems in these areas so I can't really comment on that part of the product but I have heard positive feedback from customers.
The product says it can also be used as a Soak as well, but I like to use this as my scrub only and pair it with the Calgon Ageless Milk Bath for the soak. When I match these two my skin is unbelievably smooth and soft and I highly recommend it.
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Annabelle Big Show Lip Shine
This gloss felt really sticky and tacky the second I put it to my lips and I really dislike that quality in a Lip Gloss. It wasn't the easiest to apply either because the texture was so thick and almost goopy. It's unfortunate because I really like... +
This gloss felt really sticky and tacky the second I put it to my lips and I really dislike that quality in a Lip Gloss. It wasn't the easiest to apply either because the texture was so thick and almost goopy. It's unfortunate because I really like the pigmentation, high shine and shimmer of the colours and they really did make my lips "pop" quite a bit for a Gloss. -
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