curlysue10
Member Since: November 5, 2008Reviews
Chasma Skin - The Glow Up Bundle
I have used this trio for two weeks and the tone and texture of my skin is noticeably glowy! It is smooth, clear and radiant. The Brightening Serum is my favourite product. It has a light herbal scent that I honestly look forward to. It is... +
I have used this trio for two weeks and the tone and texture of my skin is noticeably glowy! It is smooth, clear and radiant.
The Brightening Serum is my favourite product. It has a light herbal scent that I honestly look forward to. It is slightly tacky when it dries down so you know its doing its job in prepping for moisturizer.
The nourishing bounce moisturizer is aptly named - my skin genuinely feels nourished and bouncy to the touch. I can only imagine how great it will feel when used long term. I don’t love bottles that you have to dip your fingers into though which is my only complaint.
The face oil is fantastic. It does not irritate my sometimes sensitive skin, my skin feels super hydrated and it definitely locks in all of the benefits of the other steps.
The brand is female owned and based in Canada and the products are produced in small batches. I am really interested in trying other products from this brand because the efficacy is undeniable. I would definitely recommend to a friend.
- Product gifted by Chasma Skin.
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NOW Health B-12 Chewable Vitamins
Vitamin B is one that I never skip in my supplement routine. Ever since my naturopath recommended it to me, I have been taking it regularly because of the difference I notice in my energy levels. These vitamins are great because they taste exactly... +
Vitamin B is one that I never skip in my supplement routine. Ever since my naturopath recommended it to me, I have been taking it regularly because of the difference I notice in my energy levels. These vitamins are great because they taste exactly like the Flintstone vitamins from when we were kids. Need I say more? -
AWAKE Caffeinated Chocolate
I am OBSESSED with these chocolates, I cannot say this enough. They are absolutely delicious, I love that I can throw them in my purse because they are individually wrapped and they are perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up when I don't feel like... +
I am OBSESSED with these chocolates, I cannot say this enough. They are absolutely delicious, I love that I can throw them in my purse because they are individually wrapped and they are perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up when I don't feel like having coffee, but could use a little perk up and a sweet treat all in one. I have had several friends ask me about these since they are often on my desk at work now. I really love them and will absolutely repurchase. -
Tru Earth Laundry Detergent Sheets
This is probably not the main point of these detergent strips but I love that they take up way less space in my laundry room than a giant bottle of detergent does. I have been using pods for a while and find that they keep putting greasy little... +
This is probably not the main point of these detergent strips but I love that they take up way less space in my laundry room than a giant bottle of detergent does. I have been using pods for a while and find that they keep putting greasy little stains on my clothes - clothes coming OUT of the laundry more dirty than they went in is absolutely unacceptable to me, so I was so excited to try these. I found them really easy to use and my clothes smell clean and fresh out of the washer. My only minor complaint is that I was never sure if I was using the right amount - similar to the lines in the cup of liquid laundry detergents, how are we to know if our loads are small, large or bulky? I always find this one aspect of doing the laundry mildly confusing and totally subjective. Overall, I would absolutely buy these again because I have had a great experience with them so far. -
Hatch Coffee - Maple Oatado Flavor
I am absolutely BLOWN AWAY by how much I love this little coffee. I am not usually one to be a sucker for packaging but I would be remiss if I did not mention how unbelievably cute this little can is! The taste is incredible - a perfectly sweet and... +
I am absolutely BLOWN AWAY by how much I love this little coffee. I am not usually one to be a sucker for packaging but I would be remiss if I did not mention how unbelievably cute this little can is! The taste is incredible - a perfectly sweet and rich little oat latte with a definitely maple flavour. There are several retailers that have these available nearby (and you can buy them online) but I am excited to see them become more mainstream and distributed more widely because I think these will surely find a wide audience. -
Chapman's Premium Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream
I LOVE Chapman's Ice cream and these decadent flavours are no exception. The creamy texture of Canadian dairy is truly unparalleled, and is a difference you can taste and feel. I am still on the hunt for the butter tart flavour. I sampled the... +
I LOVE Chapman's Ice cream and these decadent flavours are no exception. The creamy texture of Canadian dairy is truly unparalleled, and is a difference you can taste and feel. I am still on the hunt for the butter tart flavour. I sampled the chocolate peanut butter flavour and it was DELICIOUS! -
L'Occitane Almond Shower Cream
I LOVE the scent of L’Occitane sweet almond body oil so I was really excited to try the shower cleanser. I would not say I was disappointed but I was not in love either. I always double cleanse in the shower (by starting with bar soap on my... +
I LOVE the scent of L’Occitane sweet almond body oil so I was really excited to try the shower cleanser. I would not say I was disappointed but I was not in love either.
I always double cleanse in the shower (by starting with bar soap on my whole body followed by whatever nice smelling body wash I have). If I did not double cleanse I don’t think I would be happy with this product. It does not lather a ton, which I know does not necessarily equate with how clean you are getting but it feels like it does.
Anyway your skin feels lovely and soft after and the scent definitely sticks around a bit. I followed with my usual after shower body care routine (oil on damp skin followed by lotion) and my skin definitely felt hydrated and soft.
Overall it is a good product, but for the price certainly not a need to have one. If you love the scent as I do, I would opt for the body oil over this.
- Product received for free from L'Occitane Canada in exchange for an honest review.
- Product received for free from L'Occitane Canada in exchange for an honest review.
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Giorgio Armani PRISMA GLASS LIP GLOSS
I am one of those girls who always likes to have something on my lips. Usually its a lip gloss, but I do like lipstick too. Gloss is my go to because I love the heavy slick moisturized feeling it gives you. But any gloss fan knows the ultimate... +
I am one of those girls who always likes to have something on my lips. Usually its a lip gloss, but I do like lipstick too. Gloss is my go to because I love the heavy slick moisturized feeling it gives you. But any gloss fan knows the ultimate downside is the stickiness.
This gloss is unlike anything I have felt before. I have not used any of those lip oil products that seem to be so popular right now so I cannot compare it to them but to me the texture and longevity most closely matches vaseline or aquaphore. It feels so incredibly hydrating without being sticky or slipping off your lips. One swipe is enough.
My only minor complaint is the applicator. I find it to be a weird shape, kind of skinny and flexible for my liking. I would prefer a less bendable stick and a wider doe foot applicator. However this is by no means a dealbreaker.
I was sent the the clear to try in exchange for my review. I am very curious about the feeling and colour payoff of some of the other shades.
Overall I recommend.
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YSL LOVESHINE LIPSTICK
I love this product! It feels like a light lip oil; sheer, moisturizing and slick. I have been applying it the same way I do my chapstick all day long and the colour is sheer enough that you can pull that off! The tube has some weight to it... +
I love this product! It feels like a light lip oil; sheer, moisturizing and slick. I have been applying it the same way I do my chapstick all day long and the colour is sheer enough that you can pull that off!
The tube has some weight to it which makes it feel super luxe in my opinion.
Though I do not find it to last super long, the colour seems to subtly stick around long after the product itself seems to have faded away. I actually love this!
Shade 44 is meant to be an “iconic pink nude”. I once had a Sephora employee tell me that I had the sort of skin tone that could not pull off nude shades but this pink begs to differ in my opinion. When you build it up a bit I find it looks almost frosted if you’re into that vibe! Overall, a great day to day pink nude.
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Urban Decay Face Bond Waterproof Foundation
I have been using this foundation for a few weeks now and I am in LOVE. I prefer a dewey finish usually (which often means I use liquid foundation) but have had a lot of acne and scarring lately, so I have been leaning towards more of a matte finish... +
I have been using this foundation for a few weeks now and I am in LOVE. I prefer a dewey finish usually (which often means I use liquid foundation) but have had a lot of acne and scarring lately, so I have been leaning towards more of a matte finish instead. I went back to my old standby, MAC Studio Fix which I do love, but it looked so flat and dry to me. This foundation found me at the exact right time!
It applies really beautifully with the nozzle. Not too much product comes out at a time which works perfectly for me when I apply with a brush. I did try to apply with my fingers as well but did not like the look of that application as much. I think if I had tried again with less product it would have looked better, but I did find it to be a little cakey when applied that way.
The liquid dries pretty quickly, so I found it was best to apply a small line to each section of my face before applying the next. It feels like a cream to powder type product. The self setting nature of this product is incredible. You really do not need to go back and set with powder or spray (in fact when I did try using setting spray with a beauty blender afterwards, I found it actually disturbed the make up!) It is a medium buildable coverage, so it is really perfect for acne prone skin as it covers extremely well, while still looking like skin.
I received this product free to try from Urban Decay and Butterly. I do have to say that at $57 it is quite pricey (definitely a little bit more than I would typically pay) but I am extremely happy with the product so I would definitely repurchase it when it finishes, because I cannot imagine going back to any of my old foundations after trying this. It really works mind-blowingly well for my skin.
- Product received for free from Urban Decay Canada in exchange for an honest review.
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