brunettebeauty
Member Since: May 7, 2012Reviews
Nair Irresistible Candy Apple Sugar Wax
This wax smelt so great! It surprisingly worked on my shorter leg hairs as well as the longer ones. The overall use was fairly painless (but I do tolerate pain pretty well to begin with). I was happy with the ease of use and effectiveness. It was an... +
This wax smelt so great! It surprisingly worked on my shorter leg hairs as well as the longer ones. The overall use was fairly painless (but I do tolerate pain pretty well to begin with). I was happy with the ease of use and effectiveness. It was an added bonus that the strips were reusable! However, I found this wax product to be overpriced compared to other store bought waxes and homemade waxes. It worked well but aside from the scent, was not anything spectacular in contrast to my traditional homemade sugar wax!
I would recommend it if you are looking for a good waxing product and have a couple extra dollars to spend!
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Poise Moderate Absorbency Original Pads
I was sent these to try out and was very impressed. They were thinner than menstrual pads and very comfortable to wear... forgot I was wearing them throughout the day! Even though they were quite thin for a bladder protection pad, they absorbed just... +
I was sent these to try out and was very impressed. They were thinner than menstrual pads and very comfortable to wear... forgot I was wearing them throughout the day! Even though they were quite thin for a bladder protection pad, they absorbed just like thicker pads and did not leave me feeling wet or uncomfortable. For my occasional bladder leakage, the moderate was more than absorbent enough. I also shared these with my mother and she was equally impressed! -
Life Brand teeth Whitening Strips
I have tried Crest whitening strips for awhile now and they always work amazingly! I decided to try out these less expensive whitening wraps and unfortunately, I am not impressed. I purchased them on sale at Shoppers Drug Mart for only $5, which is... +
I have tried Crest whitening strips for awhile now and they always work amazingly! I decided to try out these less expensive whitening wraps and unfortunately, I am not impressed. I purchased them on sale at Shoppers Drug Mart for only $5, which is unbelievable, but it retails for about $38. I must admit, they do whiten your teeth, but not as good as Crest. You use them for 30 minutes for 7 days and are told you will see results in as little as 3 days, with a full money back guarantee. After applying the strips, they felt fine. But after a couple of minutes, the strips began to just slide everywhere. They did not grip to my teeth well enough and as soon as my mouth started to water a little bit, they just slipped right off of my teeth (I had this problem with the bottom and top wraps). I had to clench my teeth together to keep them in place, but then I had to spit and since the strips didn't attach well to my teeth, the whitening gel would spit out as well! It was such an inconvenience, but I guess it whitened my teeth in the end, which is what it was supposed to do. I wouldn't recommend it though. You're much better off spending an extra $10 to get secure strips! -
The Body Shop Extra Virgin Minerals Cream Compact Foundation
I LOVE THIS FOUNDATION! I have oily/combo skin and I struggle with acne scars on my cheeks and the occasional breakout. This foundation comes with a flat brush (which comes packed into the compact) and it is so easy to use! The formula is fantastic... +
I LOVE THIS FOUNDATION! I have oily/combo skin and I struggle with acne scars on my cheeks and the occasional breakout. This foundation comes with a flat brush (which comes packed into the compact) and it is so easy to use! The formula is fantastic, insanely smooth, and delivers medium coverage, but is build-able to full. The shade range is fantastic; there are at least 8 or 9 shades and the display says ask staff for more shades! I have been trying to find my perfect shade for YEARS now and this is the closest I have found (shade 302). I have never tried a foundation that looks so natural... I can continue to build up the coverage, but it looks as if I'm not wearing any makeup at all! It's incredible! It leaves a natural -not matte, not dewy- finish. Although it makes your skin feel really oily (can be controlled with a setting powder), it does not make my oily skin look any oilier than it is and throughout the day, I don't find that it makes my face look like a shiny mess. It lasts a fairly long time, but is not transfer resistant. Actually, because it is so smooth and creamy, it transfers quite easily. All in all, I am so impressed by this foundation and have already purchased a backup! -
The Body Shop Satsuma Body Butter
The smell is amazing! It's a fresh, citrus scent that lingers on your skin all day. This body butter hydrates dry areas, such as elbows and knees, very well. It isn't the most moisturizing lotion I have ever tried and it doesn't add much shine to... +
The smell is amazing! It's a fresh, citrus scent that lingers on your skin all day. This body butter hydrates dry areas, such as elbows and knees, very well. It isn't the most moisturizing lotion I have ever tried and it doesn't add much shine to your skin (which could be either good or bad, depending on what you like in a body butter). But I would recommend it.. especially this yummy scent! -
Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm with Vitamin-E & Peppermint
This is an awesome lip balm! It gives my lips a smooth feeling and gives them a nice, natural, shine. The price is a little high compared to other drugstore chapsticks, but compared to high end chapsticks, I'd definitely say it's a better buy. I... +
This is an awesome lip balm! It gives my lips a smooth feeling and gives them a nice, natural, shine. The price is a little high compared to other drugstore chapsticks, but compared to high end chapsticks, I'd definitely say it's a better buy. I feel like it can sometimes make my lips feel grainy/flaky, but that feeling goes away after a couple hours. -
Old Navy Flip Flops
Super inexpensive and decently comfortable. I love the wide variety of colours.. I own a black and white pair, along with a brown pair. They look super cute and go with every outfit. I wear them every single day in the summer, but hey, I'm a flip... +
Super inexpensive and decently comfortable. I love the wide variety of colours.. I own a black and white pair, along with a brown pair. They look super cute and go with every outfit. I wear them every single day in the summer, but hey, I'm a flip flop kind of girl! They are more comfortable than drugstore plastic flip flops, but are about the same price. I definitely recommend these awesome shoes! -
St. Ives® Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub
This is one of the most inexpensive scrubs you can find! It is a creamy consistency with exfoliating sand-like grains. I feel like the cream to grain ratio is not very good and most exfoliating grains would be nice. It still scrubs away flakes and... +
This is one of the most inexpensive scrubs you can find! It is a creamy consistency with exfoliating sand-like grains. I feel like the cream to grain ratio is not very good and most exfoliating grains would be nice. It still scrubs away flakes and makes skin feel very smooth, but if there were more grains and if they were smaller, that would be fantastic. Worth the price! -
Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer
I haven't tried any high end concealers, but compared to some drugstore concealers that I have tried, this one is great! I struggle with red acne scars on my cheeks and dark circles under eyes and this concealer does a decent job at concealing both!... +
I haven't tried any high end concealers, but compared to some drugstore concealers that I have tried, this one is great! I struggle with red acne scars on my cheeks and dark circles under eyes and this concealer does a decent job at concealing both! I love it for my acne scars because it provides very full coverage, but it is a little hard to blend out. It is for that reason that this is not my favourite concealer to use for my undereyes! Here is a summary of my thoughts on this concealer:
Pros:
- cheap (around $6 at Walmart)
- nice coverage
- lots of product
- sanitary (tube)
Cons:
- hard to blend
- limited shades (only 3)
- hard to find (I can only find it at Walmart)
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Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Foaming Scrub Pink Grapefruit
This is a good cleanser for everyday use. It has very small, sand-like particles that exfoliate gently and my skin always feels very soft after using this. I have not, however, noticed any improvement in my acne, but I was not expecting it to... +
This is a good cleanser for everyday use. It has very small, sand-like particles that exfoliate gently and my skin always feels very soft after using this. I have not, however, noticed any improvement in my acne, but I was not expecting it to magically make my pimples disappear. In addition, it smells just like real grapefruits, which I like very much! All in all, this cleanser/exfoliator did not help me with my acne, but works nicely to cleanse my face and make my skin soft and silky! -
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