crowjane37
Member Since: August 21, 2013Reviews
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Citrus
I only buy these when they're on sale (which is often - in 4-packs or some other deal) and I could NOT live without them (or run a household with men..) ha ha. My go-to cleans-everything wipe, for sure. (for some less expensive, less-gritty... +
I only buy these when they're on sale (which is often - in 4-packs or some other deal) and I could NOT live without them (or run a household with men..) ha ha. My go-to cleans-everything wipe, for sure.
(for some less expensive, less-gritty messes, I pour some vinegar on a cloth or paper towel ;) )
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Dove Original Clean Invisible Solid Antiperspirant
OKAY So - normallyI don't even wear deodorant unless its going to be a running around or high activity day - regularly I just wash my pits and put a bit of johnson baby powder scented lotion on and that works well enough. My go-to deodorant... +
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So - normallyI don't even wear deodorant unless its going to be a running around or high activity day - regularly I just wash my pits and put a bit of johnson baby powder scented lotion on and that works well enough.
My go-to deodorant though, is Dove when I need to actually use some.
My GRIPES are: HIGH aluminum content! at over 14% that's average, but up there in the watch-out-for-cancer level SO I'VE BEEN TOLD. I am concerned in this area because quite a few of my own family members have succumbed to breast cancer so I try to be careful what I put on my armpits.
I also don't like how the stickiness NEVER GOES AWAY! This deodorant just doesn't dry; it seems to remain slightly sticky and always rubs off enough on my clothes that I have to wash my shirts after wearing this product once. Normally I can get two uses out of a given shirt due to not using products. At night I have to wash my pits of this because I just hate going to bed with the sticky feeling.
The scent is NICE. I am not one for scented products but c'mon, most of those natural deodorants suck and smell like hippies :P It isn't overpowering if you do just one swipe, and I find when you sweat you don't exude the scent like some of those men's deodorants where you're like WHOA BUDDY LOCKERROOM?!?!
SO - I will use this IF I HAVE TO, but not regularly and not nearly daily. I have seen in stores it comes in convenient two packs, but for myself I find one stick lasts well over a year.
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Sally Hansen Double Duty - Strengthening Base Coat & Top Coat
YESSS Finally a good base and top coat that not only preps nails well (Unlike some base coats that actually makes nail polish real hard to go on) but it also LASTS THROUGH HOT WATER! and Dishes!! And its SHINY After a day that is, like most top... +
YESSS Finally a good base and top coat that not only preps nails well (Unlike some base coats that actually makes nail polish real hard to go on) but it also LASTS THROUGH HOT WATER! and Dishes!!
And its SHINY
After a day that is, like most top coats/nail polishes - you should keep your hands out of soaking hot water for about 24-36 hours, but after that go to town, because this top coat actually protects well!
After a few weeks of this on my toes (yes, I neglected to change polish for that long this time oops) I noticed it started to get that white effect in the shower. But then again you should change yours more.. haha
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Nicole by OPI in Candy is Dandy (Gumdrops)
I LOVE THIS POLISH. Okay. First of all - let me make this clear as in my other reviews - I think in general OPI is some of the worst nail polish out there. It flakes off and is notorious for turning white in the shower or while (YES - GLOVELESS)... +
I LOVE THIS POLISH.
Okay. First of all - let me make this clear as in my other reviews - I think in general OPI is some of the worst nail polish out there. It flakes off and is notorious for turning white in the shower or while (YES - GLOVELESS) doing dishes. That said, with a good topcoat the brand has some positives, like ..
GUMDROPS!!
WOW is this nail polish ever NEAT-O! You don't need a base coat as it goes on literally like in the picture - a bubblegum colored, TEXTURED, sparkly as f*ck polish.
They say on the label "instructions" not to use a top coat, but I actually DO, and I find it doesn't affect the quality of either the sparkle or the texture - rather I prefer the texture being a bit smoother as some of the sparkles may snag in your hair without a topcoat.
So far I only got this in pink because OPI is just Oh So Expensive, but occasionally goes on sale at SDM or that Joe Fresh in Loblaws.
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Herbal Essences Naked Volume Conditioner
Okay so, I tried this conditioner in tandem with the shampoo of the same name for a few weeks to see how it worked. First of all - don't you love how they throw in the Latin botanical names in the ingredients list to make it seem more scientific?... +
Okay so, I tried this conditioner in tandem with the shampoo of the same name for a few weeks to see how it worked.
First of all - don't you love how they throw in the Latin botanical names in the ingredients list to make it seem more scientific? haha
There are quite a lot of ingredients for claiming to be 'Naked' and 3 are alcohols and one is a chloride. So, not chemically naked at all, more like stuffed.
The scent is okay - same as the shampoo, it starts off chem lab-like but dissipates into a light grapefruity scent.
I wouldn't buy this over any other conditioner I've tried. It does Not noticeably make my hair more volumized.
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Herbal Essences Naked Volume Shampoo
First off - for claiming to be 'Naked', there are a HECK of a lot of ingredients in this shampoo, including hair and body's worst nightmare - sodium lauryl phosphate AKA SOAP. (other shampoos, like Tres Emme, Head & Shoulders, do not contain this... +
First off - for claiming to be 'Naked', there are a HECK of a lot of ingredients in this shampoo, including hair and body's worst nightmare - sodium lauryl phosphate AKA SOAP. (other shampoos, like Tres Emme, Head & Shoulders, do not contain this ingredient).
Second - the ingredients list is SO LONG!!! It is more than twice that of Head&Shoulders;, and far longer than Tres Emme as well.
Third of all, the scent is very chemically and reminds me of being in a chem lab, for the first minute or so, then it dissipates into a nice grapefruity scent.
Lastly, my hair had no more volume after using this shampoo (and conditioner) for a few weeks. My hair felt healthy but it felt the same as other shampoos, and honestly just due to the ingredients list I won't be buying anymore, or even finishing the bottle. It is now backup in the cupboard.
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Essie Nail Polish
I LOVE Essie nail polish! The colours dry true to the wet colour and last a good while (if you use a decent topcoat). This is another polish that gets stripped when using dishsoap - but if you don't soak your hands in greasefighter the day OF... +
I LOVE Essie nail polish! The colours dry true to the wet colour and last a good while (if you use a decent topcoat). This is another polish that gets stripped when using dishsoap - but if you don't soak your hands in greasefighter the day OF putting it on, the next day tends to be alot better.
Only downside - shopper's prices it at 10$ and I find it rarely goes on sale for a Decent (below 5$) price.
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Dove White Beauty Bar
Dove Beauty Bar is my go-to tattoo cleaning soap. It never irritates or causes redness; it is clean and doesn't leave any filmy feeling behind. It Does, like any bar soap it seems, tend to dry my skin out so I rarely use it on my face, however I... +
Dove Beauty Bar is my go-to tattoo cleaning soap. It never irritates or causes redness; it is clean and doesn't leave any filmy feeling behind.
It Does, like any bar soap it seems, tend to dry my skin out so I rarely use it on my face, however I always follow up with moisturizer anyways.
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Physician's Formula Happy Booster glow and Mood Boosting Blush - warm 75550
I got this at Shopper's for regular price $17.99 - I would definitely have waited til it was on sale, but I had an occasion and couldn't wait unfortunately. WOW. If one word can describe this blush it is WOW. I don't for a second believe the bit... +
I got this at Shopper's for regular price $17.99 - I would definitely have waited til it was on sale, but I had an occasion and couldn't wait unfortunately.
WOW. If one word can describe this blush it is WOW. I don't for a second believe the bit about having imitation endorphins nor that they do anything, but besides the bs hype, this blush is amazing.
It is a mix of 4-5 "warm" toned colours - beigey, red, coral and lightpink, and comes in a neat little container that holds a brush in its own slot underneath (Not the best brush; plastic - I use a set of goat-hair brushes) but that's cool. It can also hold a couple advils.
Seriously one brush's worth for each cheek is enough and it creates a warm, sunkissed glow that is So easy to intensify if you want. I originally was planning on getting a Nars or Lancome blush after my sisters' reviews but I found this one for half the price of either of those, and man am I ever glad I did. I am pretty sure this is my "blush for life" !
btw I am white with a somewhat 'tanned-er' complexion (European) and usually use coral colored blushes, but I can definitely see this blush and tone working for darker skin as it is so warm a color.
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Garnier Body Intensive 7 Day Soothing Lotion
I got this on sale for $3 at Shoppers - only because my regular Keri was not on sale (and regularly $10). Okay - compared to other Garnier 7 days Intensive lotions (I have tried them ALL) - this peach one absorbs alot faster and therefore requires... +
I got this on sale for $3 at Shoppers - only because my regular Keri was not on sale (and regularly $10).
Okay - compared to other Garnier 7 days Intensive lotions (I have tried them ALL) - this peach one absorbs alot faster and therefore requires more product to go the same distance. However, it moisturizers better than the others which surprised me because unlike the others, this one does not contain paraffin wax, although glycerin is close to the top of the ingredient list so I am guessing that's what's doing it.
It makes my skin feel SO SMOOTH but it doesn't last as long as I'd like.
Overnight my skin gets DRY and I need to run a humidifier in my room. I compare all my lotions against Keri as when I use Keri lotion (and ONLY original fragrance-free), I wake up with no dry patches on my face. Garnier lotions, if I use them alone, do Not last through the night (actually same with the St. Ives brand). I wake up with patchy dry skin all over and have to moisturize immediately.
So in conclusion - I mix Keri and this Garnier Peach Oil lotion together for a LIGHTLY (omg its so lightly scented! :D ) scented, super lotion and am satisfied.
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