Anjanie777
Member Since: May 21, 2012Reviews
COVERGIRL The Supersizer Mascara
I was fortunate enough to try this product via a sampling opportunity and I am so glad that I did. Firstly, like most CG products, the packaging is simple and light, and its environmental footprint is minimalistic. If one saw this in stores, you... +
I was fortunate enough to try this product via a sampling opportunity and I am so glad that I did.
Firstly, like most CG products, the packaging is simple and light, and its environmental footprint is minimalistic.
If one saw this in stores, you would be drawn to it due to the lovely turq-blue and bright yellow mascara tube,
I tried the very black 800 colour, and was pleasantky surprised to find that although it was not a waterproof formula, it stayed on my lashes all day. I wore it both insde and outside, and the mascara did not flake, clump or run into raccoon eyes. The wand contains a very small bristles so as to grab each lash and allow you to get into the corners of your eyes and curl from the bottom of the shortest lashes straight up to the tips. Although the wand is longer in length, than say the Lash Fusion or Bloom mascaras, it is virtually weightless and so is the formula. Lashes end up curled and volumized without feeling heavy or weighed down. Eyes look more wider and opened, and once again the longwearing formula doesn't budge during the day.
That said, if you are looking for a curling or waterproof mascara, I'm sure there is an exact product made by Covergirl, that would do the trick. As this mascara is not meant for that, it does not completely deliver on the amount of curl or the staying power, as a waterproof, curling formula would.
In terms of washing it off, the Super Sizer can be cleaned with regular eye makeup remover or a mild moisturizing face wash.
Overall, the CG Super Sizer mascara is yet another hit for the Covergirl brand. It delivers on its claims to volumize your lashes and make them appear fuller without clumping or weighing you down.
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Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
Mr.Clean is a great brand in household cleaning products, and their effectiveness and quality are incomparable. That said, while I find the Magic Eraser to be effective with a great price point, I believe it should be directed that each person... +
Mr.Clean is a great brand in household cleaning products, and their effectiveness and quality are incomparable.
That said, while I find the Magic Eraser to be effective with a great price point, I believe it should be directed that each person using this wear gloves or some sort of protection so as not to get burned from the bleach and harsh chemicals, which may be very reactive for sensitive skin, broken skin, dry skin and thin skin.
Magic Eraser works well in cleaning whites, which is the magic of bleach and other such chemicals in the product, and it is very quick to see the results when cleaning. The product does require a bit of elbow grease, but the results outweigh the efforts.
For some of my fellow members with any of the aforementioned skin conditions or skin types, I would urge you to consider wearing gloves when using this product.
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Crest Pro-Health Multi-Protection Rinse
I have used many protection rinses, namely the obvious ones such as Listerine, Colgate Total and the store-brand equivalents, and while I have only been using Crest Pro-Health rinses for 5 months and I have not visited my dentist in between that... +
I have used many protection rinses, namely the obvious ones such as Listerine, Colgate Total and the store-brand equivalents, and while I have only been using Crest Pro-Health rinses for 5 months and I have not visited my dentist in between that time, I can say that after each rinse, I feel my teeth are more clean and stronger than earlier that day.
Personally, each time I eat something sweet (candies, chocolate or even the odd soda), I use a rinse. So, I would say i use this rinse a lot more than the recommended 1-2/day, and that may be colouring my opinion of the product. That said, I do believe in its effectiveness in maintaining a health oral environment from its recommended daily usage.
I have tried more than one flavour, the purple and the blue, and I would say that the purple one tends to stain my teeth. My brother tried it as well, and he stopped using it as a result. It not only stains teeth but also colours the tongue. As for the blue one, it does not do that and so I will be re-purchasing this one.
As I mentioned above, it makes my teeth feel clean and stronger. I like that feeling.
Personally, I will re-review this product after my yearly visit with my dentist in a few months.
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Rimmel London Stay Matte Pressed Powder
I decided to try this product because I had recently purchased the Rimmel Stay Matte BB Cream and the Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation, and thought that completing my set would work best for my look. I will review the other two products soon enough... +
I decided to try this product because I had recently purchased the Rimmel Stay Matte BB Cream and the Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation, and thought that completing my set would work best for my look.
I will review the other two products soon enough, but I wanted to begin with the powder simply because in the summer months, I was pretty much only using the powder.
In my opinion, the powder is one of those products you can spend money on because its price tag is not hefty at all. I got mine for 5$ on sale at Shoppers Drug Mart. It does apply very finely, and it is effective in helping you stay matte, however, it needs to be reapplied and also does not come in a variety of shades (only 6 that I saw). And even then, they don't seem to vary in colour range.
That said, the quality of the powder, I believe combined with talc and mica, had a nice soft smooth feeling to it and went on evenly.
So I while I can't say all great things, I can't say all bad either.
There were some positives to this, like the price and the quality, but the effectiveness wasn't spot on.
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Vicks VapoRub Topical Ointment
Okay, I may have reviewed this already, but I just have to let my emotions be known about how amazing Vicks really is. I used it all Winter, and it helped me breathe better, not get congested, and overall moisturized my nostrils. The smell of... +
Okay, I may have reviewed this already, but I just have to let my emotions be known about how amazing Vicks really is. I used it all Winter, and it helped me breathe better, not get congested, and overall moisturized my nostrils. The smell of menthol, eucalyptus, and camphor just make you feel so soothed, and relaxed. It can be used to just induce sleepiness - which is exactly what I would do!
Now into Spring and Summer will be approaching soon, Summer Solstice is June 21st, I find myself still using it every night, because it works to clear congestion and help my breathing even in the warmer weather and the dry, humid air.
I love this product! I even have the Vicks Inhaler, the VapoDrops, and the Vaporizer. But I shall save those reviews for another page :-)
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Garnier Fructis Damage Eraser Fortifying Conditioner
Garnier Damage Eraser Shampoo, Conditioner, and Mask is the perfect remedy for the dry and full of static hair that is a result from our winters. As soon as Spring hit, I was lucky enough to get this sample in the mail, and I tried it immediately. I... +
Garnier Damage Eraser Shampoo, Conditioner, and Mask is the perfect remedy for the dry and full of static hair that is a result from our winters. As soon as Spring hit, I was lucky enough to get this sample in the mail, and I tried it immediately. I wanted to see how much it would work on the dry, damaged hair I had, and see if it would restore it with some moisture, take the static away, and add a bit more life and oomph to my hair.
I was pleasantly surprised to see that it did all of the above! My hair felt lighter, did not feel dry or look brittle, definitely did not have static, and had more volume.
The products all smell great, as with many of Garnier's products, and the packaging is similar to all of the other Garnier Fructis products. The formulae are all thick and wash away easily. The conditioner and mask do not wash off too easily, but that is a good thing because it sticks to the hair and coats each strand and feels very luxurious.
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Nair Irresistible Candy Apple Sugar Wax
I was lucky enough to be a tester of this wonderful product, and as a result, I am now a Nair Candy Apple Sugar Wax convert. While I have used Nair products before, and currently use their waxes, I believe this will become my new method of hair... +
I was lucky enough to be a tester of this wonderful product, and as a result, I am now a Nair Candy Apple Sugar Wax convert. While I have used Nair products before, and currently use their waxes, I believe this will become my new method of hair removal.
Firstly, the product was very effective in picking up short hairs. As advertised, the product smells like candy apples and the packaging is very appealing and noticeable. The instructions were clear and detailed. The ease of use was just right. That is to say, it speed on easily and evenly, and little to no residue was left on my skin. In the case of any sugar residue left on my skin, it came off very easily as well, using a baby wipe or water. This was huge for me because I find wax very messy and sticky, and often hard to come off or painful to clean off.
In terms of comparisons, since I only use Nair products, I can say that I will choose this sugar wax as my new go-to hair removal system, instead of the current no-strip wax that I use. The reasons are because I like the smell and texture, the packaging is noticeable, as in it stands out from other products due its bright red colour, and because it was not as messy as wax normally is. The strips are soft and do not have any abrasive qualities attached to them, and they are good to grip and pick up hairs fairly quickly. The sugar wax itself does not need much heating, and does not overheat, which is a bonus. Most waxes need constant re-heating, but this product heats evenly and I noticed that the 30 seconds it heats for is just enough to warm the sugar and have it last for over 30 minutes (in my case).
In terms of recommendations and future use, well, I already said I would make this my go-to hair removal system, and with that statement I would also definitely recommend this product and praise this products to my friends and family members. In fact, I have already told my mom about it.
Lastly, I would like to state that if I could make a comment on the contents of the product, I would simply say that it should come with another spatula stick. While it is easy to clean, it helps to have another one for another wax session, and a few of Nair's other products come with two spatula sticks, so it would be nice for this one to as well.
All in all, Nair Candy Apple Sugar Wax is a great product, and each of its claims advertised are proven true upon using this product.
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Sinful Colors Nail Polish in Frenzy
So one day I am in my pharmacy/drugstore just before an appointment, and stop by the nail polish section (as I normally do when in the store). I notice under the Revlon polishes a brand called Sinful Colors. I asked the cosmetician (of whom is super... +
So one day I am in my pharmacy/drugstore just before an appointment, and stop by the nail polish section (as I normally do when in the store). I notice under the Revlon polishes a brand called Sinful Colors. I asked the cosmetician (of whom is super sweet and very knowledgable), and she tells me it a Revlon brand. Seeing as I love Revlon so much, I thought "well I will try this", then I noticed the significantly cheaper price, and thought "oh I am definitely trying this". For about 2.99$ and 2.49$ when on sale, this polish is great! I bought all of the sparkles/glitter nail polishes because I figured 'tis the season for it', so whats the harm. I put this colour on, and it looks amazing. It has the right amount of shine, the right amount of glitter, and goes on nicely. You can wear with or without a colour base underneath, and it isn't too much trouble to take off. It glistens ever so nicely in the light and you can really see each colour of each glitter. The silver, blue, light purple, and dark purple glitters each show their glitterness when you tilt your hands. I would definitely recommend this to my fellow CAdvisor Chicks, and the good thing is, if you don't like it, it only cost you under $3 (Cdn.) -
Maybelline New York Dream Fresh BB Cream
Now this product is not only BB cream, but doubles as a foundation! Not to mention the miracle it does, when it saves you money! I have this cream in two shades, one for summer and sunnier days, and one for winter and duller days. I have the medium... +
Now this product is not only BB cream, but doubles as a foundation! Not to mention the miracle it does, when it saves you money! I have this cream in two shades, one for summer and sunnier days, and one for winter and duller days. I have the medium, and the medium-dark I believe. I tried this product because it was in my budget and I really wanted to jump on the BB -bandwagon! I was more than pleasantly surprised when I noticed the effects this cream had on my skin. It was clean, smoother, had a nice glow to it, and was light and not oily, (My skin can be very oily). I would use it as a foundation on hot days, and just set it with powder, and when it was colder I used the lighter shade with a bit more coverage by adding foundation. The cream itself is not thick or cake, and blends easily with the warmth of your fingertips (I suggest using your fingers/hands to put this BB cream on because it helps blend in more seamlessly/). Overall, the price is worth it! It ranges between 8.99$ as regular price at some pharmacies, and on sale can be as low as 6.99$ or a dollar less.
If you are a BB cream fanatic and have experimented with many, I would try this one, just to give yourself another drugstore brand option! You may be pleasantly surprised...
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Vichy ProEVEN Mineral BB Cream
I first tried this product from a lovely cosmetician at a store who insisted I take the samples and try it out. So, I did! I did not read about what the product said it could or could not do, or what was so great about it, I simply used this cream... +
I first tried this product from a lovely cosmetician at a store who insisted I take the samples and try it out. So, I did! I did not read about what the product said it could or could not do, or what was so great about it, I simply used this cream as I would use normally. I put it on as moisturizer and under my make-up. I personally loved this BB cream. I found it light and had good coverage. I tried the light-medium, and I have medium tan skin, so it would appear that the colour would not work, but it blended in perfectly and seamlessly for me. I found I could use it as a foundation (of course with lighter coverage) and just set it with a powder and bronzer, or I could use as a cream, for daily use and simple tasks (without make-up). It made my skin more smooth and seemed to even out my skintone as well. I'm not sure about all of the claims Vichy ProEven BB Cream makes, but I find that for a mineral based BB cream, this product works well, and does what a BB cream is supposed to, -
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