complectus
Member Since: July 31, 2017Reviews
PowerBar Plant Protein Cashew, Salted Caramel and Dark Chocolate
This was my first time trying a nut-based protein bar and I must say that I was very impressed! It has a very yummy flavour, and I love the chocolate. The only downside was that they are slightly tough on the teeth. Nutritional value is ok, nothing... +
This was my first time trying a nut-based protein bar and I must say that I was very impressed! It has a very yummy flavour, and I love the chocolate. The only downside was that they are slightly tough on the teeth. Nutritional value is ok, nothing spectacularly healthy but it has enough protein to be effective. A great breakfast for on the go. Would definitely buy again! -
PowerBar Plant Protein Almond, Sea Salt and Dark Chocolate
I was pleasantly surprised as I took my first bite of the Powerbar... it tasted.. good!? I have tried many protein bars over the years and for some reason whenever chocolate is involved or something that sounds yummy, they never turn out to be... +
I was pleasantly surprised as I took my first bite of the Powerbar... it tasted.. good!? I have tried many protein bars over the years and for some reason whenever chocolate is involved or something that sounds yummy, they never turn out to be yummy. I also find with vegan/plant based protein bars, companies have a habit of using Stevia sweetener which doesn't sit right with me. This bar however is delicious. It reminds me of a Nature Valley but slightly more dense. It makes for a great breakfast on the go and an excellent post-gym snack. -
Caudalie Instant Detox Mask
The perfect non-irritating detox mask. The consistency of the mask when applying is very smooth. It feels like a moisturizer but dries down to a matte pink. After a few minutes of settling on your face, you will notice that the mask shows every... +
The perfect non-irritating detox mask.
The consistency of the mask when applying is very smooth. It feels like a moisturizer but dries down to a matte pink. After a few minutes of settling on your face, you will notice that the mask shows every pore on your skin, like teeny holes almost. This gives me a feeling that it is actually doing something for my pores.
The only downside I've noticed is that it takes quite a bit of product to fully cover my face with a thin layer; it doesn't seem to spread as much as I'd like it to.
I use this mask every other week, rotating it with the Origins Charcoal mask. As someone with sensitive skin, this mask hasn't caused any sort of reaction or burning sensation. My skin does not feel dry or look shiny which is a great sign.
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Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask
I've been using this mask every other week in rotation with the Caudalie ID mask and have noticed great improvement in the overall appearance of my skin. Priced at $32 I'd say this is an excellent price for the amount that you receive and how long... +
I've been using this mask every other week in rotation with the Caudalie ID mask and have noticed great improvement in the overall appearance of my skin.
Priced at $32 I'd say this is an excellent price for the amount that you receive and how long it will last. I purchased mine November 2015 and I still have over 1/3 of the bottle left... I mean whatt???? I apply it fairly generously as well which is what really surprises me. Great value, definitely.
As for application, I apply a medium-thick layer to my face and let it dry about 10-12 minutes. Any longer and my face would probably shatter. I do start to get a bit itchy once it has dried but this may be because it dries to such a hard layer and due to the fact that I have sensitive skin.
Overall, an excellent product that really does what it says. It leaves my skin feeling rejuvenated and clean.
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Origins High Potency Night-A-Mins
The oil-free version of this night cream is alright during warm months and especially if you have sensitive or oily skin. The other version (with mineral oils) is excellent for extra hydration during dry months. Both leave my skin feeling... +
The oil-free version of this night cream is alright during warm months and especially if you have sensitive or oily skin. The other version (with mineral oils) is excellent for extra hydration during dry months. Both leave my skin feeling replenished and soothed before bed but the oil-in version is wayyy better and has a completely different consistency. -
BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Luminous Blush
I have this Becca blush in the single shade Flowerchild. It is my favourite at the moment because it is such a beautiful colour. These blushes are EXTREMELY pigmented, you need to be careful when applying since a little really goes a long way. The... +
I have this Becca blush in the single shade Flowerchild. It is my favourite at the moment because it is such a beautiful colour.
These blushes are EXTREMELY pigmented, you need to be careful when applying since a little really goes a long way. The first time I used it I had way too much on my brush and it really showed.
These blushes have the perfect balance of shimmer and add a soft glow to the face. They offer quite a few shades that would suit many if not all skin tones. It is pricey for the amount of product you get, but it should last a long time.
Also have a trio palette with this formula as well as the blushes in the Jaclyn Hill palette.. all are dabomb.
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Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo
I've been using this shampoo along with the Moroccanoil Hydrating Conditioner about once a week for the past year. The bottles have lasted me until now and I've given them a good enough chance to prove their power. I had extremely high hopes since... +
I've been using this shampoo along with the Moroccanoil Hydrating Conditioner about once a week for the past year. The bottles have lasted me until now and I've given them a good enough chance to prove their power.
I had extremely high hopes since I love the Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream and it leaves my hair silky smooth after a wash, but after trying the shampoo and conditioner combo, I had mixed feelings. I love the smell of the products, it's very calming, and the consistency is good as well, however, they did not perform the best. I found the shampoo didn't froth as much as I would have liked it to... well, it doesn't really froth at all, it feels more like I'm applying a drying conditioner. I also found I had to use quite a bit of product to really cover the my roots because it wouldn't froth and wouldn't spread easily.
The results I had from using the duo weren't exactly spectacular. My hair smelt great afterwards, but to really feel clean I had to shampoo twice or shampoo first with a different brand ( Live Clean Fresh Water Hydrating Shampoo ) and then go in with this one afterwards. The conditioner felt just like any other conditioner, though it was very difficult to get it out of the bottle and there is still some in there now.
Overall I guess it may work for others, but for me the product didn't justify the price tag.
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