curlysue10
Member Since: November 5, 2008Reviews
Schwarzkopf Hair Mascara - Dark Brown
I have a handful of gray hairs at my temples which are particularly visible when I put my hair up. Of course they are wirey and prone to sticking up at odd angles so I have been using my brow gel on them for quite some time. That being said, after... +
I have a handful of gray hairs at my temples which are particularly visible when I put my hair up. Of course they are wirey and prone to sticking up at odd angles so I have been using my brow gel on them for quite some time. That being said, after using this hair mascara for several weeks, I prefer the results of my brow gel.
As other reviewers have commented application is a bit tedious. The size and shape of the brush do not really allow for you to target specific hairs. If you were doing an overall root touch up I suppose this would be preferable but for a few hairs here and there it isn't ideal. I found the bristles on the brush to be a bit too short to truly coat the hairs, causing you to have to go over them a few times.
The product does take a few moments to dry after application. The final result was a good colour match to my hair but it was lacking the hold that my brow gel provides (not that this product made that claim, but I am comparing it to what I had been using). Finally, the product says it will last until your next shampoo but I did not find this to be the case. I wash my hair every third day and was certainly reapplying this product every morning.
Overall I was not super impressed and would not repurchase. I received this product free to try from the Chickadvisor Product Review Club.
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Nude by Nature Flawless Brush
This brush is super fluffy and soft. It works as the perfect compliment to the nude by nature bronzer as it fits perfectly into the well of the container and doesn't pick up more product than you need. It is an absolutely perfect bronzer brush, I... +
This brush is super fluffy and soft. It works as the perfect compliment to the nude by nature bronzer as it fits perfectly into the well of the container and doesn't pick up more product than you need. It is an absolutely perfect bronzer brush, I would definitely recommend it. -
Nude by Nature Natural Glow Loose Bronzer
OMG. Like, seriously OMG. I cannot tell you how much I love this product. First off, the packaging is glorious. It is beautiful and thoughtfully crafted. There is a little well in the middle of the pot so you can get your brush in there without... +
OMG. Like, seriously OMG. I cannot tell you how much I love this product. First off, the packaging is glorious. It is beautiful and thoughtfully crafted. There is a little well in the middle of the pot so you can get your brush in there without losing any valuable product. Then there is a little mesh strainer thing that you can gently press on to get the product out of the canister and into the pot (I'm sure all of these things have proper names but I have no idea what they are...) again so you do not excessively waste product when you put your brush in there.
I will review Nude by Nature Flawless Brush separately but know that it is equally as incredible as the bronzer.
The bronzer applies smoothly, blends easily and provides an utterly flawless glow. I cannot sing its praises enough. I really cannot wait to try more products from this company because between the highlighter stick, brush and now the bronzer I am completely and utterly in LOVE.
HIGHLY recommend (in case I didn't make that clear HA!)
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Multivitamin Booster
I am a total skin care junkie. As a result, I am rarely loyal to any particular brand or line of products because I love trying new things. It is difficult to assess to effectiveness of a skin care product without trying it for a few weeks to see... +
I am a total skin care junkie. As a result, I am rarely loyal to any particular brand or line of products because I love trying new things. It is difficult to assess to effectiveness of a skin care product without trying it for a few weeks to see longer term results. I will share my initial impressions about this serum though, and they are quite positive.
This is an incredible value for a serum! Luxe brand facial oils and serums can easily run you close to 100 bucks or more, so the fact that this one is a larger sized bottle for 25 bucks is incredible.
It claims to brighten your complexion and quench dry skin with powerhouse ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and vitamin E. I have sensitive, acne-prone skin so I am always wary of products that claim to quench my skin. Unlike many products aimed as moisturizing dry skin this seum is light and absorbs quickly. It has a mild, clean, fresh scent that does linger slightly after application. I was able to apply my moisturizer and makeup right away after using this with no problems.
I also tried it on the back of my hands. I have extremely dry eczema prone skin on the backs of my hands, particularly where my hands meet my wrists. The weather has been cool in the mornings here lately so my telltale dry patches have started to return. I wish I had taken before and after pictures to show you because this serum (applied after washing my hands to lock in the moisture from the water) smoothed my dry patches and soaked in immediately. Even after washing my hands again several times in the hours afterwards, my hands were still smooth. I cannot tell you how impressive this is! If it can do this for the rough skin on my hands, just think of how effective it would be on more delicate facial skin.
Overall I am extremely impressed with this product and look forward to seeing results with it over the long term.
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eos Organic Smooth Stick Lip Balm in Strawberry Sorbet
The original EOS eggs (is that what they're called?) are cute but the packaging always annoyed me. I didn't love the clunky, bulky egg shape because I am a lipbalm-aholic who likes to keep a balm in every conceiveable place -- in my desk drawer... +
The original EOS eggs (is that what they're called?) are cute but the packaging always annoyed me. I didn't love the clunky, bulky egg shape because I am a lipbalm-aholic who likes to keep a balm in every conceiveable place -- in my desk drawer, bedside table, in the car, in my purse ... you get the idea. I just did not find the egg shape to be convenient for this purpose.
That said, these lip balm sticks take the high quality and effective lipbalm and put it into a MUCH more convenient packaging. I like that it rolls up like a lipstick. And it smells delectable! This is a big thumbs up from me.
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Bobbi Brown Luxe Liquid Lip High Shine
I am obsessed with lip products. I seriously want to try any and every variation on a lipstick or gloss that exist. That said, my favourite style of lipstick is a cream matte formula, so take my review of this liquid lip shine with a bit of a... +
I am obsessed with lip products. I seriously want to try any and every variation on a lipstick or gloss that exist. That said, my favourite style of lipstick is a cream matte formula, so take my review of this liquid lip shine with a bit of a grain of salt.
First off I really love the packaging. It is sleek and has a nice weight, making it feel very luxe. I always think it is a bonus when your lip products look and feel beautiful when you pull them out of your purse. I received the colour "Camisole 4" to review for the Chickadvisor Showcase. It is a versatile and fairly neutral pinky brown colour, perfect for daytime.
The product goes on easily and feels like a thick lip gloss, without the stickiness. (If you've tried Fenty's Glossbomb, I would say it is a very similar texture). I love that it never did get sticky or gross on my lips. The colour is beautiful on and I think it would compliment a large number of skin tones as a "your lips but better" type look. On me it pulls slightly more pink than brown for your reference.
My only complaint about the product is it - as it claims - is very high shine. This comes down to personal preference and is not a reflection on the product itself. I simply prefer a more matte look.
Overall I think this is a extremely luxe product all around. It would be a bit of a splurge for most people at that price point but I think it is worth it for a high quality product.
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Nude by Nature Touch of Glow Highlight Stick
I really love the sheer, buildable, rose goldy finish of this stick. I have a medium skin tone and found that the highlight didn't show up too well on my cheekbones; however, it looks incredible as a sheer wash of shimmer over my eyelids. I have... +
I really love the sheer, buildable, rose goldy finish of this stick. I have a medium skin tone and found that the highlight didn't show up too well on my cheekbones; however, it looks incredible as a sheer wash of shimmer over my eyelids. I have actually worn it like that almost everyday for a week now -- that includes to work and to a party. So I would say it can easily double as a daytime to nighttime product. I would be interested in trying other shades of this product because I really am in love with it.
The packaging is beautiful and I love the easy to use stick format. I also have to say that I love the shape of the physical stick itself. The slightly domed shape makes it perfect for precision and smaller areas such as my eyelids. Big thumbs up from me and I would definitely recommend it to a friend.
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Clean & Clear Acne Triple Clear Clay Mask
Throughout high school I was a faithful Clean & Clear girl. I loved the cool fresh feeling tingle of their original acne cream cleanser. I was super excited to try this clay mask as an adult because my skin hasn't changed that much over the years... +
Throughout high school I was a faithful Clean & Clear girl. I loved the cool fresh feeling tingle of their original acne cream cleanser. I was super excited to try this clay mask as an adult because my skin hasn't changed that much over the years (still acne prone!! UGH) and I knew I could rely on Clean and Clear's oldie but a goodie status in my mind.
It is a unique cleanser for a few reasons; first off, unlike other clay masks I have used it doesn't take 10 to 15 minutes and it doesn't harden and tighten on your face. If you like that sensation this may not be the product for you. It only takes 2-3 minutes according to the label, and instead of hardening it actually cools. I really loved this sensation, particularly after a day spent in the sun.
The second reason that this is unlike other masks is that it lathers when you wash it off. I am still undecided about how I feel about this. On the one hand it certainly makes you skin feel clean and refreshed. On the other hand it feels more like a cleanser than a deep cleaning mask and it takes a little bit of time and effort to fully wash it away.
Which brings me to my final reason why this clay mask is so unique; it actually doubles as a cleanser. I did not try it as a cleanser because I have pretty sensitive skin and had actually just started using another new cleaner so I didn't want to trigger any breakouts with multiple product changes. However given the lather I think people would be quite happy with the results if they did decide to use this as a cleanser instead of as a mask.
Overall the mask works well. It is refreshing, washes away clean and definitely feels like it helps to absorb excess oil. I do not know if it shrinks pores like some other clay masks I have used, but overall is a great value for a drugstore brand mask. A little goes a long way! I only used it a handful of times in a couple of weeks so I did not see any dramatic improvements in the overall condition of my skin, but it did help to reduce existing breakouts and dry them out. I think this is an excellent face mask for summer for the cooling properties alone. I would definitely recommend it.
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Love Beauty & Planet Shea Butter & Sandalwood Purposeful Hydration Shampoo
Love Beauty and Planet has truly blown me away with their mission. They strive to be better and they are; not only are their products high quality and effective but the company itself makes positive contributions to our society and strives to keep... +
Love Beauty and Planet has truly blown me away with their mission. They strive to be better and they are; not only are their products high quality and effective but the company itself makes positive contributions to our society and strives to keep our footprint light. Just check out this list of qualities, taken right from their website: no animal testing, 100% vegan, ethically sourced fragrances, 100% recyclable packs, no dyes, no parabens, no silicones, no sulfates, safe for sensitive skin, organic, sustainably sourced.
I was given this product free to try from the Chickadvisor Product Review Club along with the body wash and conditioner in the matching scent. All of them smell amazing and moisturize well. This shampoo does it's job: it cleans and hydrates. I don't think there is anything special about the product itself other than the amazing scent but given how much I support what the company is trying to do and how much I love the fast rinse conditioner, I would absolutely repurchase and recommend to a friend.
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Love Beauty & Planet Shea Butter & Sandalwood Purposeful Hydration Conditioner
Love Beauty and Planet has truly blown me away with their mission. They strive to be better and they are; not only are their products high quality and effective but the company itself makes positive contributions to our society and strives to keep... +
Love Beauty and Planet has truly blown me away with their mission. They strive to be better and they are; not only are their products high quality and effective but the company itself makes positive contributions to our society and strives to keep our footprint light. Just check out this list of qualities, taken right from their website: no animal testing, 100% vegan, ethically sourced fragrances, 100% recyclable packs, no dyes, no parabens, no silicones, no sulfates, safe for sensitive skin, organic, sustainably sourced.
I was given this product free to try from the Chickadvisor Product Review Club along with the body wash and shampoo in the matching scent. This conditioner is probably my favourite product of the three. It smells amazing, does its job of moisturizing well and my favourite part? It has FAST RINSE technology meaning it rinses out without much time, hassle or work, saving us water (and money!) HOW has no one thought of this until now? Seriously brilliant. I am a super happy customer; I will certainly be repurchasing and will definitely recommend it to friends.
A product that does it's job for your hair, wallet and the planet all in one little bottle? Yes please!
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