anastisiak
Member Since: June 24, 2016Reviews
Dove Nutritive Solutions Coconut & Hydration Conditioner
I received this product for free from ChickAdvisor in exchange for a non-biased and honest review: I used this conditioner for about two weeks after washing my hair with the corresponding shampoo. I wasn't a big fan of the Shampoo, it made my hair... +
I received this product for free from ChickAdvisor in exchange for a non-biased and honest review:
I used this conditioner for about two weeks after washing my hair with the corresponding shampoo. I wasn't a big fan of the Shampoo, it made my hair feel more brittle, dry and knotty but as soon as I put this conditioner on it - it was completely smoothed out, knot free and soft! My hair immediately felt better and more hydrated, I was very surprised. The conditioner is a light cream, it feels very smooth and I do have very long hair and I didn't need very much of it to thoroughly cover my hair and ends.
I also said this about the shampoo, I was expecting it to be more of a coconut smell. The citrus-lime type scent seemed to overpower the coconut, I would have prefered it to have been more "coconuty" but I was still a fan of the scent. It wasn't bad and it stayed lingering in my hair throughout the entire day.
My hair didn't seem any easier or harder to style after using this product, my hair stayed relatively normal. I did notice that I didn't have as much frizz when air-drying and it was easy to brush.
I would probably recommend it but not for somebody with severely dry hair and I would repurchase. I probably wouldn't repurchase the shampoo though.
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Dove Nutritive Solutions Coconut & Hydration Shampoo
I was lucky enough to receive this product for free from ChickAdvisor to try out! I have been using this as my regular shampoo for roughly two weeks and I wash my hair every second day. I was super excited to see that it was a coconut product but... +
I was lucky enough to receive this product for free from ChickAdvisor to try out!
I have been using this as my regular shampoo for roughly two weeks and I wash my hair every second day.
I was super excited to see that it was a coconut product but I only pick up a light whiff of coconut. The shampoo still smells really good though, I just would have liked it to have been a little bit more 'coconutty".
I was very surprised at how well it lathered into my hair. I have very long hair and I usually need a decent amount to feel like I've thoroughly washed my hair but with this I only needed a small amount. The lather was a soft foam, even my hands felt soft after using it and washing it. Even though my hair was thoroughly covered in lather, it still rinsed out very quickly. There was no shampoo residue but I did feel like my hair was "too clean" after each use. I am not quite sure how to explain it. My hair felt drier, knotty and almost felt "squeeky" if I was to rub my hair with the palm of my hand. Luckily, the corresponding conditioner corrected that. I probably wouldn't use this shampoo without following with the conditioner afterwards.
Overall, I don't feel my hair got an extra hydration from this shampoo and like I said, without the condition my hair felt very brittle and dry after use. It smells fantastic though and it does linger in your hair for the entire day and it does a really good job at cleansing your hair.
I would probably recommend it but not to somebody with severely dry or damaged hair, I wouldn't think it would do much for them and may make it worse. I would only repurchase if it was on a really good sale and I was able to get the conditioner as well, I won't be making this my everyday shampoo though.
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essence Long Lasting Lipsticks
Not the best lipstick I've ever worn but for 2$ - you can't go wrong. Firstly, they do have a decent selection of colours and I think anybody would be able to pick a shade for themselves. They range from nudes -brights and so you do have a bit of a... +
Not the best lipstick I've ever worn but for 2$ - you can't go wrong.
Firstly, they do have a decent selection of colours and I think anybody would be able to pick a shade for themselves. They range from nudes -brights and so you do have a bit of a choice.
They also have decent pigment (some more than others) and feel great on the lips when first applied. At first, your lips will feel hydrated and moisturized but they aren't very "long lasting". The colour and the feeling does wear off very quickly, I would give it a wear-time of about a half hour to an hour, depending on your lips. They do not bleed though and they also do not grasp and clump to any dryness on your lips. They are easy and feel smooth when applying, it's too bad that they do not last longer but for the price, I would continue to purchase.
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Avene High Protection Tinted Compact SPF 50
I highly recommend this compact to anybody and although it is a little bit on the expensive side, it is definitely worth it. I was a little thrown off at first to see it only came in two shades (Honey and Beige) and they also both seemed to be very... +
I highly recommend this compact to anybody and although it is a little bit on the expensive side, it is definitely worth it.
I was a little thrown off at first to see it only came in two shades (Honey and Beige) and they also both seemed to be very dark. However, the compact has very little pigments and the colours really do not show up on your skin at all - and so, I do not recommend you use this as high coverage makeup.
This really works in protecting you from the sun while offering a small amount of coverage. I do feel that this helped my skin tone to look more even and healthy. It will give you a bit of shine and a bit of a "dewey" look. It doesn't cake or gather into "dry" spots on your face/skin.
It does have a bit of a smell to it, but it is not a BAD smell - just a smell that I can't quite explain. It does though, feel very nice on your skin. Not heavy, sticky and you shouldn't get any irritations or breakouts even if you are sensitive.
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Revlon Colorstay Gel Envy Nail Polish
I am surprised to read all the positive reviews for this product because my experience with it wasn't that great and I also spoke to others who felt the same way. I just didn't feel this to have any "gel-like" effect at all and it just seemed to be... +
I am surprised to read all the positive reviews for this product because my experience with it wasn't that great and I also spoke to others who felt the same way.
I just didn't feel this to have any "gel-like" effect at all and it just seemed to be a regular polish. It would begin to chip and fade within 2-3 days and I would need to entirely remove it before the end of a full week.
On a positive note, the entire line has great colour selection! There is a little bit of everything when it comes to the shades and colours - you'd definately be able to find something you like. Also, it does have great pigment and I never needed to do anymore than 2 coats and for some, one might have even been enough. So, you do not get any "streaking" or "brush lines". Speaking of the brush, it's a little too small for me but I do know quite a few people look for the smaller brushes.
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Nexxus® Maxximum Super Hold Styling & Finishing Mist
I love Nexxus and I think all of their products are worth the splurge! I typically am not a fan of hairsprays but this one is different. It doesn't leave my hair feeling sticky and also, if any product got sprayed onto my neck/hand etc - they are... +
I love Nexxus and I think all of their products are worth the splurge!
I typically am not a fan of hairsprays but this one is different. It doesn't leave my hair feeling sticky and also, if any product got sprayed onto my neck/hand etc - they are not sticky either. I also do not have a heavy or scrunchy feeling, my hair feels like no product is in it at all and there is no thick buildup of product or residue because it washes out very easily. It also doesn't have your traditional "chemical" hairspray scent, it is lighter and a bit more pleasant.
My hair is naturally very straight, long and heavy so I have a hard time getting it to curl/wave etc. When I finally DO get something done, it doesn't take long for it to fall back into being straight. But, if I just spray a bit of this then it holds much longer without weighing my hair down. I also spray this onto my hair while its damp, just before blow drying and it keeps away any frizz or unruliness.
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Degree® Women MotionSense Sheer Powder Dry Spray Antiperspirant
I usually purchase the Dove Dry Spray but these were actually on sale and so I decided to give it a try and without being on sale the price is still average and reasonable. Unfortunately, I didn't really like the product and it was too "powdery"... +
I usually purchase the Dove Dry Spray but these were actually on sale and so I decided to give it a try and without being on sale the price is still average and reasonable.
Unfortunately, I didn't really like the product and it was too "powdery" too much. I was able to feel it on my skin and even if I only applied a small amount I was still able to feel the residue. It also has a very overpowering scent when you first spray it and it does fade within a few moments but I feel like I need to spray this near an open window or a fan.
On a positive note, It really does work as a antiperspirant. Even though I don't like the feel of it, it did keep me dry! I just think I prefer the scent and the feeling of the Dove product better and I think this would maybe be more appropriate for somebody who does more activities or perspires more.
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TRESemmé® Perfectly (un)Done Wave Creation Sea Foam
I have mixed feelings about this and I blame it entirely on my own hair and not the actually product. Firstly, my hair is naturally very straight. I got this to try and give myself a little bit of a "wave" or SOMETHING without using heated tools... +
I have mixed feelings about this and I blame it entirely on my own hair and not the actually product.
Firstly, my hair is naturally very straight. I got this to try and give myself a little bit of a "wave" or SOMETHING without using heated tools etc. Unfortunately, nothing happened. I tried to spray it on towel dried hair and let it air-dry, nothing. I tried to spray it on damp hair and let it blow dry, nothing. It didn't look like I used anything on my hair, which can be a positive thing because it left no "crunch" or "thick" feeling and also left no residue-feel when I ran my fingers through my hair. Like I said, I blame this entirely on my hair. My hair is too stubborn and straight.
However, I did spray this onto my hair and blow-dried and then used a curling iron to get the "beach" look and the waves did hold a lot better when I used this product than when I don't - usually my hair will go back to being straight after the full day and this helped to prolong the look but not as well as some other products I have tried and prefer to use.
Another positive though is that it smells amazing and I would apply it to my hair just to get the scent.
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TRESemmé® Keratin Smooth Flat Iron Smoothing Spray
I love this spray (I love all of the Keratin Smooth products) and for the price, you really can't go wrong! I have pretty long hair, more than halfway down my back and I also use a flat-iron nearly every day and it's hard to keep my ends from... +
I love this spray (I love all of the Keratin Smooth products) and for the price, you really can't go wrong!
I have pretty long hair, more than halfway down my back and I also use a flat-iron nearly every day and it's hard to keep my ends from getting fried and unhealthy. I just spray this stuff onto my ends and throughout the strands (I avoid the top of the head closer to the scalp) and then comb it through and let it dry before I straighten. My hair seems to straighten quicker when using this and any "fly-aways" or "unruly strands" are minimal. Also, because my hair is being straightened quicker, I get to use my flat-iron less which results in less damage so it is a win-win. My hair looks healthier and shinier after just one use.
Aside from my hair looking good - it also feels good. It feels softer, smoother, and easier to brush/manage. The smell isn't the greatest, it has your pretty basic and typical "Shampoo" scent which is pretty boring to me - this doesn't affect my opinion on the product though, I still use it and will continue to use it.
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Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover
This is good to have in case of emergencies but I wouldn't rely on it. I have used it on a few different accidental stains/spills and some with success and others without. It really depends on the stain and the fabric etc. but it is worth a try. It... +
This is good to have in case of emergencies but I wouldn't rely on it.
I have used it on a few different accidental stains/spills and some with success and others without. It really depends on the stain and the fabric etc. but it is worth a try. It is very inexpensive and compact so it is easy to use and carry with you in your purse/bag etc.
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