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Member Since: January 7, 2012Reviews
GOSH Double Precision Mascara
Not only does this GOSH Double Precision Mascara features two brushes, a larger brush that helps add extra volume to the upper lashes and a smaller brush that allows for individual definition to the lower lashes, it also helps create long, luscious... +
Not only does this GOSH Double Precision Mascara features two brushes, a larger brush that helps add extra volume to the upper lashes and a smaller brush that allows for individual definition to the lower lashes, it also helps create long, luscious lashes with extreme definition with the use of only one mascara, no more doubling up on two or three mascaras anymore. -
COVERGIRL LashBlast Volume Mascara
For me mascara is one beauty product I can cheap out on, I’ve tried Mac, Nars, Lancome, etc and to tell you the truth, I can’t tell the difference. I think it all depends on the brush and how you apply it. I’ve always liked Cover Girls... +
For me mascara is one beauty product I can cheap out on, I’ve tried Mac, Nars, Lancome, etc and to tell you the truth, I can’t tell the difference. I think it all depends on the brush and how you apply it. I’ve always liked Cover Girls Mascara; it seems to stay on all day, easy to come off, does not leave raccoon eyes and has many shades to choose from. My lashes do appear longer, more full and lush when using Cover Girl and to me that is all I need in a mascara. I take my time when applying and never seem to have a problem with clumping, no matter high end or low end? I would totally save your money on the higher end brands and stick to drugstore brands for mascara. -
Joe Fresh Style Nail Polish
First off you ladies know I’m a huge fan of Joe Fresh. I love their clothing, its fashionable, trendy, amazing quality & the price is perfect. Joe Fresh Nail Polish, I’m not too sure about??? The first coat I put on was really really see threw... +
First off you ladies know I’m a huge fan of Joe Fresh. I love their clothing, its fashionable, trendy, amazing quality & the price is perfect. Joe Fresh Nail Polish, I’m not too sure about???
The first coat I put on was really really see threw & really streaky (compared to my normal nail polish from OPI). Drying time was only 3-4 minutes which I thought was not too bad. Most companies advertise one minute dry time (they lie). I did feel like I had to put a lot of product on just to see the colour?
After 4 minutes I went onto the second coat, again having to put a lot of product on to even see the difference from the first coat. I feel like I’m using double the polish than I would have been using with OPI, which means I’m going to use two times as much product & the bottle will not last a long?
I did the math & with Joe Fresh you're getting 6ml for $4 ($.666ml), OPI cost you a little more at about $10 a bottle but you are getting 15ml (which means it’s the exact same price per ml). So unless you want more colours with less ml, you would be better off sticking with a higher end brand that will last longer?
As for how long the nail polish last you can see from the picture, not very long (only 4 days).
First picture is right after I put the colour one & you can see it’s very thin & streaky. Second picture was not even 24 hours later, already starting to chip. Keep in mind I don’t do manual labour, I don’t even wash the dishes, this is pretty much just sitting around watching TV. Third day (I did go to work), but as you can tell it was already pretty bad. Finally on the fourth day, I took the nail polish off in the AM as there was no way I was going out of the house with my nails looking like this.
All & all Joe Fresh nail polish did not even last 4 days (where my OPI would last a min. of 7 days). So for the price of it, the quality & even the low colour selection I would have to pass on buying it again (unless there was a really cool colour I wanted to wear for a one day event).
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NIVEA Summer Touch
I really looked forward to doing this beauty review on Sunless Tanners, as I love a good tan and a sun kissed glow. I was the girl that would spend hours outside trying to get my tan on & lived in the tanning beds (cause I never wanted tan lines)... +
I really looked forward to doing this beauty review on Sunless Tanners, as I love a good tan and a sun kissed glow. I was the girl that would spend hours outside trying to get my tan on & lived in the tanning beds (cause I never wanted tan lines), but ever since my best friend died of cancer almost 3 years ago, I stay away from the tanning beds. This does not mean I don’t hit up the beach every summer (I just don’t stay out as long & I make sure I have a little sunscreen on, not oil), I’m trying to do better.
Most ladies still crave a summer tan, a perfect glow & a little sun. To get the glow without the harmful UV exposure I’m going to be testing a sunless tanner. I bought Niveas Summer Touch 250ml at Shoppers Drug Mart for $10.99
I only did my arms and hands, so you will be able to see in the picture the colour difference from my chest, neck & face. It says you have to use it for 5 days to get the full effect. I started to see the colour difference after only two days, by the third day I had a pretty nice colour going on, by the fifth day, I was pretty dark (I would not want to go any darker as I think it would start to look fake)?
I know its hard to tell in the pictures, but if you looke at the before and then Day 5, you can see the colour difference (I think it looks a lot darker in person)?
I thought this product was very easy to apply (a little cream went a long way). The first time I used it, I put about the same amount as I would use of my regular lotion & it was about two times too much. It absorbed into my skin right away. It not only gave me a little colour it kept my skin really smooth & hydrated for the full day, no greasy feeling like some lotion. You apply it the same as you would any other body lotion, went on really easy. I did wait the full two minutes before I put my clothes back on each time I used it. It’s been 4 days since I last used the cream & I still have colour. I have not noticed any colour coming off onto my clothes and I even wore a white shirt one day, just to test it.
What I did not like about it:
The smell, it was not awful but it also wasn’t the greatest. Not sure what you can compare it to, but I found after a few hours & with a little perfume you could not really smell it anymore. Maybe a good idea would be to apply it at night?
Second con for me would be the fact that my hands are a different colour than my arms. I guess this would be because you wash your hands so many times during the day (compared to the rest of your body) that the colour fades faster? I guess all you would have to do to fix this problem would be apply it two or three times to your hands each day (like whenever you wash your hands)??
Last thing would be in some spots (where I did not work it into my skin properly or maybe had too much product on) it kind of looks like dirt marks? I think with time & the more times you use this lotion, you would get better at it & really from a far, no one would even notice it.
Overall I would definitely use this one again. It gave a natural colour that wasn't too intense or fake. For the price you get a lot of product out of it, I think if you use it every day for a month you would have enough (a lot cheaper than going to the tanning beds & a lot safer).
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Caryl Baker Lash Extender
So many of you have emailed be about doing a fake eye lash review, and although I considered doing one, I remember all the trouble it takes the apply them (even after several attempts) it’s never perfect, the total cost & you can’t forget all... +
So many of you have emailed be about doing a fake eye lash review, and although I considered doing one, I remember all the trouble it takes the apply them (even after several attempts) it’s never perfect, the total cost & you can’t forget all that extra time it takes to apply (which if you’re anything like me you’re in the bathroom too long as it is every morning, without adding another 10 minutes to your routine)?
Okay so I bought Caryl Baker Lash Extender (which cost $37.50) but time you buy fake lashes & the glue it’s about the same price. It comes in a tube that looks like mascara, but it’s really tiny fibres (like lashes in a bottle) in the tube. I thought it’s pretty cool?
To start all I had to do was apply a coat of my normal mascara, then quickly apply the lash extenders with the wand that comes in the bottle. I then took an extra few seconds to tap on the top of my eyelashes to get rid of any extra fibres (if you add too much). Then all you have to do is add another coat of mascara & presto it’s like it’s like adding hundreds of tiny lash hairs to your eyelashes instantly. This took about an extra minute total compared to just applying mascara (way shorter than gluing on fake lashes).
I think the fibres added thickness to my natural lashes, more than just a coat of mascara would do? It’s not as extreme as adding false lashes, but I sometimes think fake lashes is too much for daytime anyways?
What I did not like about it:
Throughout the day the fibres began falling off & settling under my eyes, forcing me to always be wiping them off my face & checking in the mirror (I guess it’s better than having fake lashes hanging off half an eye)? I think all you would have to do to correct this matter is re-apply a coat of mascara throughout the day?
Would I use this product again?
Totally, I think it’s going to be an addiction now? It’s hard to tell from the picture but my lashes look thicker, longer & darker which every girl wants! So many of you have emailed be about doing a fake eye lash review, and although I considered doing one, I remember all the trouble it takes the apply them (even after several attempts) it’s never perfect, the total cost & you can’t forget all that extra time it takes to apply (which if you’re anything like me you’re in the bathroom too long as it is every morning, without adding another 10 minutes to your routine)?
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OPI Nail Polish
Totally fell in love with OPI Black Shatter- it looks great with any colour under the black- you can use any colour you like, I did a test run with white (cause I think black & white look amazing together in fashion, so why not in nail polish)? You... +
Totally fell in love with OPI Black Shatter- it looks great with any colour under the black- you can use any colour you like, I did a test run with white (cause I think black & white look amazing together in fashion, so why not in nail polish)? You want to use a high contrast colour like hot pink, bright blue, yellow, orange, etc for this to look the best. I would stay away from dark shades as you will not be able to see the colour underneath the black.
1st step is to apply your bright colour nail polish, do a second coat if need be & then finish with a top clear coat (this will make sure the bright colour really shines when adding the black on top).
2nd step is to make sure your nails are completely dry, when you think their dry I would wait an extra 5 minutes after that, just to be safe!
3rd step is to apply the shatter coat, I would say clean off the brush quite a bit before you apply a coat of Shatter as you don't want it to completely cover the original colour. Try not to go over it too many times (I tried to go once down the middle, then once down the right side, followed by the left side). You have to move quickly on this, I found the shatter to dry pretty fast, also try not to go over the same spot twice.
4th step is to apply a top coat, the Shatter is pretty matte & you will be able to feel the bumps & cracks of it if you don’t, this will also give the look a super high gloss finish.
FYI- the bottle it says to use Shatter with Katy Perry nail polish line, but I think that’s just a marketing ploy as it will work on any nail polish you have, may that be OPI, Revlon, Mac, etc.
Overall I would totally recommend this product for anyone looking to have some fun with their nails!
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