crowjane37
Member Since: August 21, 2013Reviews
Pantene Pro-V Ultimate 10 BB Creme Beauty Balm for Hair
OKAY. I got this "balm for hair" for my boyfriend's flyaways. We thought it was a mousse-type product but were surprised to see its more of a leave-in conditioner. So my boyfriend (who is white and has dreads - so very flyaway-y and frizzy) uses... +
OKAY. I got this "balm for hair" for my boyfriend's flyaways. We thought it was a mousse-type product but were surprised to see its more of a leave-in conditioner. So my boyfriend (who is white and has dreads - so very flyaway-y and frizzy) uses this (what do I call it - balm? sure) to smooth them down and it works well. It doesn't dry greasy and it smells decent enough.
I used this one day when I had dirty hair and no time to wash it before work, so I pumped a load into my hand (..ew) and worked it through my roots to tips, then blowdried the heck out of it on high heat.
MAN it worked awesomely. My hair was good for another day and even set in the way I placed it with no other products (just natural grease ha ha).
DOWNSIDE: what the HECK are these ingredients??? :/
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Maybelline Color Show Polka Dots nail polish
I LOVE this nail polish. I have the clear one, Clearly Spotted (75), a green one Drops of Jade(55), and a pink one, Pretty in Polka(85). The clear one is my favourite, and you can control the amount of polka dots by how many layers you apply. When... +
I LOVE this nail polish. I have the clear one, Clearly Spotted (75), a green one Drops of Jade(55), and a pink one, Pretty in Polka(85).
The clear one is my favourite, and you can control the amount of polka dots by how many layers you apply.
When I use the colored ones, I use a matching solid colour to go under one layer of polka dot, otherwise the polka dots are too overwhelming.
I use them so much but trying to wipe off some of the dots leaves the bottle with too many dots and not enough liquid, so I add in topcoat to bump it up.
But I love it!
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GOSH Forever Eye Shadow Stick
First off, this shadow lacks my Must-Have: waterproofness. But oh well; it IS a shadow not a liner. Now in terms of it being a shadow, it goes on Super awesomely as a liner! For as fat as the stick is, I was able to glide on teeny tiny lines just... +
First off, this shadow lacks my Must-Have: waterproofness. But oh well; it IS a shadow not a liner.
Now in terms of it being a shadow, it goes on Super awesomely as a liner! For as fat as the stick is, I was able to glide on teeny tiny lines just above/below my lash lines on both the top and bottom lashes respectively; something I have NEVER been able to achieve with liquid liner.
I like the sparkle, and for this colour (plum) the sparkle is needed - it is not a suitable colour generally for myself but the sparkle adds depth and playfulness and masks the dark purple - definitely a fall/winter shade. The only thing I didn't like about the sparkle was that it got Everywhere while I was applying it like all over my lashes. But oh well slick on some mascara to fix that.
I like how this shadow dries; I thought it would stay tacky but it doesn't. The downside is that while the sparkle seems to stick steadfastly to your face all day, the actual colour bits fleck out like dry skin if I accidentally touch my eyes, and by the end of the day the colour is no longer a solid line but rather spotty like a cheetah. Reapplications a must.
Last - I have to keep this baby in the fridge. Just opening it slightly off-kilter and I've lost half the stick because it is So smooth and smudgy so as not to be solid and once it banged off the edge, that was it - half the product gone literally down the toilet.
I think I will try it out in other shades - I hope GOSH makes a neutral-white one for winter! Without sparkles or with, for that colour :)
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GOSH Lip Lacquer
I Really like this colour, however it would have been Far more suitable for the beginning - and throughout- summer rather than fall. For fall I cannot wear this and am waiting for next spring :P I love the bottle and the brush - cute novelty. I... +
I Really like this colour, however it would have been Far more suitable for the beginning - and throughout- summer rather than fall. For fall I cannot wear this and am waiting for next spring :P
I love the bottle and the brush - cute novelty. I hope the lid and lip of the bottle don't get all gummed up with use.
I like the texture and how smooth it goes on, but MAN that SMELL. It reminds me of makeup I used in middle school when I was first learning how to wear makeup. It smells cheap and low quality .
I currently have it on and am about to drink a coffee so, in a few minutes I will see.. OKAY so after 20 minutes the colour has began to bleed into the tiny lines extending outward from my lips, and the colour has already noticeably faded. I think it is too glossy to hold such a strong colour - massive amounts have just rubbed off on my mug.
The one main thing I really don't care for is the fact that I can't pronounce and don't know what the majority of ingredients are! Based on that I won't be buying this again - too chemically for me :(
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GOSH Prime 'n Set Powder
OKay. So - I wasn't really sure what I was in for but this is how I tried this product: Under foundation as a Primer - was just weird. I am used to a goopy primer that is like a moisturizer and makes your face smooth - this was just a powder and... +
OKay. So - I wasn't really sure what I was in for but this is how I tried this product:
Under foundation as a Primer - was just weird. I am used to a goopy primer that is like a moisturizer and makes your face smooth - this was just a powder and did nothing for the foundation other than making my skin look dry.
Over foundation instead of powder - this way worked pretty much the same as those BodyShop mineral powder blotting papers, and lasted about as long (Not Very); however throughout the day I applied it only twice as I was out in the sun at the beach all day and wanted to get rid of shine, and that worked. It did give a very matte look upon applying, which too me seems really fake.
I did not use a regular skin-toned powder with this - I felt this talc was too drying to require two powders.
On another day I didn't wear makeup at all and just brushed this on with a BIG poofy powder brush and it controlled the shine without being overly matte.
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GOSH Crazy Volume Mascara
I only give this a thumbs down because it is not waterproof, and therefore useless where I live! I am in the Fraser Valley, BC and it rains too much too often to wear regular non-waterproof makeup. It did like the texture though, and how it glided... +
I only give this a thumbs down because it is not waterproof, and therefore useless where I live! I am in the Fraser Valley, BC and it rains too much too often to wear regular non-waterproof makeup.
It did like the texture though, and how it glided on.
I am not a fan of the brush, however; I much prefer the silicon brushes included in the Maybelline line - the wire is a bit too harsh.
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Arm & Hammer Truly Radiant Toothpaste
After 5 days I didn't notice any difference in the whiteness of my teeth; maybe after a month I will see.. I often brush my teeth with just baking soda so I don't mind the taste.
After 5 days I didn't notice any difference in the whiteness of my teeth; maybe after a month I will see..
I often brush my teeth with just baking soda so I don't mind the taste.
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L'Oreal Feria Power Reds
Want BRIGHT RED almost fire-enginey hair without having to bleach it?? Get this dye! I have regularly medium brown coloured hair that has been dyed bleach to black and all the colours of the rainbow, and this one is my go-to red dye. It is RED. Get... +
Want BRIGHT RED almost fire-enginey hair without having to bleach it?? Get this dye!
I have regularly medium brown coloured hair that has been dyed bleach to black and all the colours of the rainbow, and this one is my go-to red dye. It is RED. Get out your Crayolas and compare ha ha.
Downside: well, red dye NEVER lasts very long. I redo mine every few weeks, as it fades out more at the ends than the roots and does turn into a coppery weird colour but HEY, I love it!
Also its a bit pricey but Shopper's often has it on sale for 10$. I've seen it for as much as $14 and wouldn't spend that much every few weeks.
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Crystal Naturally Fresh Deodorant Stick
OKAY I keep seeing the ad for this in the magazines, so please read the following MSDS sheet before you use this - I thought it was Too Good To Be True, and I think it may be. If this deodorant becomes wet it hydrolyzes into sulfuric acid, and can... +
OKAY I keep seeing the ad for this in the magazines, so please read the following MSDS sheet before you use this - I thought it was Too Good To Be True, and I think it may be. If this deodorant becomes wet it hydrolyzes into sulfuric acid, and can cause skin, eye and respiratory irritation.
http://hazard.com/msds/mf/baker/baker/files/a2760.htm
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Dove Advanced Care Antiperspirant Stick Original
I got this for a Product Review: First off I prefer the scent of this one (I got the Beauty one, the PINK package) over the regular Dove antiperspirant, which is my go-to one when I use one. However, I do NOT like the urea in the ingredients, and... +
I got this for a Product Review:
First off I prefer the scent of this one (I got the Beauty one, the PINK package) over the regular Dove antiperspirant, which is my go-to one when I use one.
However, I do NOT like the urea in the ingredients, and I also do NOT like the fact that the aluminum content is higher (15.2%) vs regular Dove (14.8%) - that is the chemical in antiperspirants linked to breast cancers.
So on the occasions (sometimes work, or high physical activity) I actually wear an antiperspirant, I probably will use this one up for the scent and not actually purchase it.
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