anastisiak
Member Since: June 24, 2016Reviews
Neostrata Antioxidant Smoothing Serum
I got this product for free at a NeoStrata training that I had attended and for the most part, I am really enjoying this serum. The texture is very light, thin and feels very smooth when applying. It does have a bit of a "gel" feel to it though... +
I got this product for free at a NeoStrata training that I had attended and for the most part, I am really enjoying this serum.
The texture is very light, thin and feels very smooth when applying. It does have a bit of a "gel" feel to it though, and it feels very sticky and tacky on my skin and doesn't absorb well or quickly. When I apply my moisturizer over top of it, the stickiness goes away and seems to absorb with the moisturizer - I usually try to ensure my serum is entirely dry before I apply any additional products but this serum just doesn't dry or absorb on it's own.
I saw a difference in my skin after just one use though - my dry and flaky skin around my nose was minimized and my pores also appeared smaller. I have high hopes for what this product will do with long-term use. (I have only been using for a few days now).
Also, I feel no burning or discomfort when I apply this product even though it has a high percentage of Glycolic .. I did have some irritation when using the 10% Glycolic Cream from Neostrata. This product is created to be gentle enough to use daily but if you are sensitive you can apply it every second day until you build a tolerance. The smell is also very medicinal .. I wish it was a bit more of a pleasant scent.
I do recommend this product but I doubt I will end up purchasing this when my current bottle is empty - I found another Glycolic product that I prefer and is a little bit cheaper that I feel gives me the same/better results and also smells better with no sticky residue.
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Down Under Fruit Kicks Moisture & Shine Shampoo
I only picked up these products because the bottles were huge, they were on sale and they didn't smell too bad! I typically use products like Nexxus but I really wanted to find something cheaper and also something my fiance wouldn't mind to also use... +
I only picked up these products because the bottles were huge, they were on sale and they didn't smell too bad! I typically use products like Nexxus but I really wanted to find something cheaper and also something my fiance wouldn't mind to also use so I wouldn't need to have so many shampoo and conditioner bottles in the shower.
Now that I have used this product I can see why it is cheap .. you get what you pay for. This shampoo/conditioner was absolutely awful. My hair felt very dry, frizzy and my dead-ends were more prominent . I also had a rough time brushing my hair after using the conditioner - my hair wasn't silky smooth and I actually had tangles and knots.
Also, when applying the shampoo to my hair it did not foam or lather .. it seemed like I was applying shampoo that was not even cleansing my hair. My fiance had the same comment as well and he typically does not care what products he uses or have any complaints or opinions - he and I both stopped using this product after two uses and now I just have it under my sink as a "backup" shampoo/condtioner incase I ever run out and desperately need to use it.
The only positive I will give this product (aside from the cheap price) is that my hair smelled amazing and it lingered for the entire day and was very fresh and fruity.
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Scrubbing Bubbles Mega Shower Foamer
My fiance is a carpenter and sometimes he comes home completely filthy and so it doesn't take long for our shower to fill up with soap scum and dirt. My shower floor would become a deep brown in just a matter of days and every weekend I was... +
My fiance is a carpenter and sometimes he comes home completely filthy and so it doesn't take long for our shower to fill up with soap scum and dirt. My shower floor would become a deep brown in just a matter of days and every weekend I was scrubbing away at it and it took quite a few minutes to scrub it off in just one spot - I eventually got sick and tired of scrubbing so I drove to Walmart to pick this up and it is the best investment I have ever made!!
Firstly, I was reluctant on purchasing it because I thought it may be expensive but when I saw it on the shelf it was only $3.99 and I feel that's relatively reasonable when compared to other cleaning products. I went home and immediately coated my entire shower - the floor, the glass doors and the shelving. I could actually hear the bubbles/foam and it wasn't necessarily "loud" but I could hear it if I didn't shut my bathroom door. Oh, I forgot to mention that it sprays very easily as well and at every angle, I was able to get into every crack and corner without trying to twist and turn my arm and it also sprays out evenly onto the surface. The scent wasn't too, too bad. I sprayed A LOT and I did not feel overwhelmed and my head was not aching afterwards. It just smells like a regular cleaning product but I think I might have enjoy it a little more if it had a lemon or lavender hint to it.
I ended up leaving the foam on for about a half hour and I was amazed at how easy the dirt and scum on my shower came off! I had scrubbed my shower before but this was the whitest and brightest it has ever been! I had to do absolutely no scrubbing, even on my the floor where it was becoming caked on dark dirt and the glass doors were also sparkling. Also, I did not feel any sticky residue and the shower did not feel slippery after I washed it all out either. I ended up taking a shower about two hours later with no problem and whatever cleaning product scent was there earlier was completely gone by the time I had taken my shower.
I recommend this product to ANYBODY who wants a thoroughly cleansed and bright shower - I will never go without this from now on.
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Quo Double Sharpener
This is such a handy little sharpener to have around and it is also inexpensive which makes it even better! They retail for only $3.50 at SDM which is amazing as I have seen some profesional sharpeners go for $15+ . I like this sharpener because it... +
This is such a handy little sharpener to have around and it is also inexpensive which makes it even better! They retail for only $3.50 at SDM which is amazing as I have seen some profesional sharpeners go for $15+ .
I like this sharpener because it comes with the two sizes and so it is convenient for any size eye or lip liner you own. The blade also isn't drastically sharp, it is designed for softer liners like kohls etc. So, your liner is less likely to break while you sharpener or immediately after sharpening. This is actually why you cannot use sharpeners designed for actual pencil leads.
I also want to note that the top plastic bit of the sharpener also comes completely off. I have seen some sharpeners with only small openings to remove your shavings and that is all - this is fantastic because it opens and gives you enough room to thoroughly cleanse and sanitiize the inside of the sharpener .. it is often missed or overlooked that we need to clean our sharpeners.
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GOSH Bronzing Beads
I would only recommend this product to somebody who likes to have a really, really dark bronzed look - it was just too much colour for me and it looked very unnatural, also very shimmery which seemed to draw more attention to the shade. Application... +
I would only recommend this product to somebody who likes to have a really, really dark bronzed look - it was just too much colour for me and it looked very unnatural, also very shimmery which seemed to draw more attention to the shade.
Application was also a bit of a mess, the balls seemed to go allover the place and powder and dust would fall out of the jar and onto my vanity quite a bit. I originally liked the idea of the balls, I thought it was a neat way to dispense the product and get a little bit of different colors and shades here and there but it didn't seem to pull through upon application. My face did feel smooth, soft and the powder from the beads didn't collect on any of my dry patches on my face. Also, the colour lasted quite a few hours before it began to fade.
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Maybelline New York Dream Bouncy Blush
This product caught my eye because of the colours of the blushes - there is many and they are all very colorful. They were on sale and so I decided to pick up two #05 Fresh Pink (almost like a hot pink) and #15 Rose Petal (a very soft, natural pink)... +
This product caught my eye because of the colours of the blushes - there is many and they are all very colorful. They were on sale and so I decided to pick up two #05 Fresh Pink (almost like a hot pink) and #15 Rose Petal (a very soft, natural pink) and I was SO disappointed in this blush.
Firstly, both shades had little to no pigment when applied but in the pots like they look so bright and full of colour. Although one was a darker and one was a lighter shade of pink, they looked similar when applied because the pigmets weren't there or were lost.
The texture is also very weird, I thought they were powders when I got them but I actually cannot explain the texture, it was like a cream but wasn't a cream. It was very soft to touch and almost felt "squishy" - I hope that makes sense. With this weird texture, it didn't apply well. You can't use a sponge or brush because it doesn't grab it and I didn't like to use my fingers because I didn't like the feeling of the blush. Also, it made my skin look very patchy and dry.
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Maybelline New York Fit Me Foundation Stick
This product is very average to me - it isn't terrible but it isn't amazing either. Firstly, it is inexpensive and goes on sale quite a bit at Shoppers but they don't really have much of a colour selection. I counted 8 different shades in total. It... +
This product is very average to me - it isn't terrible but it isn't amazing either.
Firstly, it is inexpensive and goes on sale quite a bit at Shoppers but they don't really have much of a colour selection. I counted 8 different shades in total. It has an "Anti-Shine" core that you can visibly see when you buy the product, it just looks like a white circle in the center of the stick - it seems to work well because I don't have much shine when I use this product.
The product is very, very soft and glides effortlessly across your face when you are applying it and it is easily blend-able. I blended it with my fingers and it felt "powdery" to touch and so I really didn't like the feeling of that. The stick itself also doesn't last very long, I rarely used mine and it was out within 2-3 months. It also doesn't last long throughout the day .. I wouldn't wear this to work or to an event.
Also, it didn't cover very well and I don't recommend you try to build up the coverage because when I tried it look very cakey and thick.
I did wear this product underneath a higher coverage foundation and it actually made my foundation spread easier and also gave me a matte makeup look.
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Dermablend - Cover Creme Foundation
This foundation is unbelievable, especially if you are looking for full/high coverage. I will say that when I first opened the jar I was a little worried .. the product looks thick and hard. They also provide you with a little spatula to "scoop"... +
This foundation is unbelievable, especially if you are looking for full/high coverage.
I will say that when I first opened the jar I was a little worried .. the product looks thick and hard. They also provide you with a little spatula to "scoop" the product out and when you do that, it still looks really, really thick. You're supposed to take the product and place it on the back of your hand and "work" the product with your fingers and when you do this the consistency of the product changes. It becomes a very soft, creamy texture and then you can apply it to your face. It doesn't feel heavy or thick on my skin either. You need a very little amount of this foundation because it spreads and blends easily. Also, the coverage of this foundation is absolutely amazing - it covers EVERYTHING. I am so impressed by the coverage from this foundation and it is even build-able without looking cakey despite it being a heavier foundation.
The product is a little pricey compared to some other foundations at Shoppers Drug Mart and the jar does seem to be small but the product inside will last a long time because you need very little and it spreads so well and so it makes it entirely worth it.
The only negative thing I need to say about this product is the initial use of the foundation - I could do without scooping it with the spatula and needing to warm it with my hand, I wish the product already came in the appropriate consistency and texture.
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Aussie Mega Hairspray - Flexible Hold
I always use this hair spray - it's inexpensive and you get a lot of hairspray in the large can so it lasts me quite a few months. It doesn't have a strong hold though, I mostly use it to keep frizz away and it also helps to keep my hair straight... +
I always use this hair spray - it's inexpensive and you get a lot of hairspray in the large can so it lasts me quite a few months.
It doesn't have a strong hold though, I mostly use it to keep frizz away and it also helps to keep my hair straight. I wouldn't recommend it for an up do or anything that needs a super strong hold. It also doesn't weigh your hair down or make it feel hard. Also, it isn't sticky. It doesn't smell like typical hairspray either, it actually smells nice. The scent is actually the reason I began purchasing this hairspray in the first place.
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Shiseido Makeup Facial Cotton
These Cotton Pads are very pricey but they are so worth it and you actually get quite a few pads in a package. They feel amazing against your skin and very soft. They also do not fall apart, rip or leave any little cotton residue or "fluffys" on... +
These Cotton Pads are very pricey but they are so worth it and you actually get quite a few pads in a package.
They feel amazing against your skin and very soft. They also do not fall apart, rip or leave any little cotton residue or "fluffys" on your face or on my counter. They also hold up very well when wet and absorb cleaners or micellar waters well. These are a higher price point but I feel they cleanse my skin better than other cotton pads and so I am able to use less when cleansing also. I have tried the Quo version of these from Shoppers Drug Mart and the Quo ones are nicer than your traditional cotton pads but they were not near as soft and durable as the Shiseido.
I have also used these to remove my nail polish and again, no cotton residue or fluffys. These would be really good to use if you are doing gel nails or nail art because you won't get much cotton on the nail.
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