curlysue10
Member Since: November 5, 2008Reviews
Vichy Idealia Life Serum
I received this product free to review from the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. I absolutely love this product. Prior to using this I had been using Ole Henriksen Truth Serum Vitamin C Collagen Booster. I was using this because I wanted the... +
I received this product free to review from the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
I absolutely love this product. Prior to using this I had been using Ole Henriksen Truth Serum Vitamin C Collagen Booster. I was using this because I wanted the vitamin c to help fade my few acne scars and therefore even out my overall complexion.
This Vichy serum is rich compared to the Ole Henriksen one. While Ole Henriksen is a gel like formula, the Vichy is more of a cream. It is thicker and spreads easier which I like. My skin feels extremely soft and smooth, and the scent is light, floral and refreshing but not overwhelming. My skin has a nice radiant look to it which is all I am ever after with my skin care products.
I do not notice it helping to fade my acne scars but the overall appearance of my skin is so lovely that I am willing to overlook this. I had some problems with the companion product, Vichy's Idealia Skin Sleep -- it was a bit too heavy for my skin and caused me to break out -- however the serum on it's own is great. I used it without the Skin Sleep product for a few days and my skin started to clear up. The packaging says it is appropriate for sensitive skin and I have to say that I agree with this given that my skin liked the serum but not the balm.
It even extends the use of my regular facial lotion as very little is needed over top of the serum. The serum can be used day and night and I feel that my skin really did benefit from using it regularly. Overall I would definitely recommend this product to anyone, especially those with sensitive skin who have struggled to find appropriate serums in the past.
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Vichy Idealia Skin Sleep
I received this product free to review from the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. I really wanted to like it, but it didn't agree with my skin. It is a luscious rich balm with a lovely floral scent. As it is quite thick, you only need a small... +
I received this product free to review from the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. I really wanted to like it, but it didn't agree with my skin. It is a luscious rich balm with a lovely floral scent. As it is quite thick, you only need a small amount and therefore it is a good value or the money. A little goes a long way, so I think the bottle will last for quite a while.
My skin was glow-ey and radiant after using this lotion, both immediately after applying it and after a night's sleep. However I think my skin is too sensitive and acne prone for this rich balm. Though my skin felt smooth and soft, it felt heavy on my skin, like a layer that would not sink in. After two nights use I noticed small whiteheads on my face, in places that are not generally acne prone at all (upper lip, cheeks). There were also small bumps appearing on my forehead. I discontinued the use of this balm after about a week and a half and I have noticed the small bumps disappearing.
I would recommend this product to people with normal to dry skin. It does what it says and gave me a great glow. However if you have skin that is sensitive in any way, I don't think this product is appropriate for you.
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Eucerin Aquaphor Lip Repair
I am extremely impressed by this product and have already purchased several tubes. I have extremely sensitive skin and the skin around my lips was beginning to get red and itchy. To make matters worse, I was getting painful little cracks in the... +
I am extremely impressed by this product and have already purchased several tubes. I have extremely sensitive skin and the skin around my lips was beginning to get red and itchy. To make matters worse, I was getting painful little cracks in the corners of my mouth, OUCH! I went looking for a product that would fix the painful cracks and while most products catered to cold sores, this one specifically said it would relieve cracked, chapped and irritated skin. Perfect! It did just that from the first application. What's more, it doesn't smell medicinal, doesn't sting or irritate at all, and is actually a pretty clear balm that looks like a lip gloss. I seriously have purchased 3 tubes since the original one I bought and never plan to be without this product, particularly in the harsh winter months. It's about 8 bucks on sale from Shoppers Drug Mart and in my opinion that is money well spent. Highly highly recommend this product! -
GOSH Crazy Volume Mascara
This was my favourite of all the GOSH products I had the pleasure of testing through the review club. I am a volumizing mascara girl and was skeptical about this mascara the first couple of times I used it. It seemed to lengthen much better than... +
This was my favourite of all the GOSH products I had the pleasure of testing through the review club. I am a volumizing mascara girl and was skeptical about this mascara the first couple of times I used it. It seemed to lengthen much better than it thickened. However I figured out a technique for the brush that seemed to work well and after that I fell in love. It is an excellent thickening mascara; it is very black, layers well, and does not flake. I am extremely happy with this product and will definitely consider purchasing it in the future.
I received this product free to review courtesy of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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GOSH Forever Eye Shadow Stick
This seems like a quality product, but I wasn’t in love with it. I should preface this review by saying that I don’t tend to wear eyeshadow. This stick is extremely convenient and easy to apply. I used it more like a thick colourful eyeliner... +
This seems like a quality product, but I wasn’t in love with it. I should preface this review by saying that I don’t tend to wear eyeshadow. This stick is extremely convenient and easy to apply. I used it more like a thick colourful eyeliner and was impressed with how long it stayed exactly in place. I am not a huge fan of the silvery purple shimmer colour, but overall think it is a great quality product if you’re looking for a longwearing and easy to apply eyeshadow.
I received this product free to review courtesy of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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GOSH Lip Lacquer
I am very on the fence about this product. I tried it two different ways –with my MAC Prep and Prime underneath, and also without. I am not sure which way worked better. With the primer it felt like the lacquer never dried and acted more like a... +
I am very on the fence about this product. I tried it two different ways –with my MAC Prep and Prime underneath, and also without. I am not sure which way worked better. With the primer it felt like the lacquer never dried and acted more like a gloss on top of my lips. It stayed on for a while but was completely wiped off after I ate. Without a primer its longevity was increased – it still felt more like a gloss than a lipstick or lip stain would but it lasted longer on my lips. I am not in love with the colour – it is a creamy almost pinky red -- though it was not unflattering. When it comes down to it this is a fun product in a cute package but for the length of wear I do not think I would purchase it in the future.
I received this product free to review courtesy of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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GOSH Prime 'n Set Powder
This is one versatile product! It does double duty as a foundation primer and setting powder. I used it more as a setting powder over top of my make-up, though I did try it as a primer as well. As a primer it allowed my foundation to spread... +
This is one versatile product! It does double duty as a foundation primer and setting powder. I used it more as a setting powder over top of my make-up, though I did try it as a primer as well. As a primer it allowed my foundation to spread evenly during application but I can’t say I noticed a significant difference in terms of how my make-up sat on my face throughout the day. As a setting powder I LOVED this product! I used it both to set my make-up in the morning and for touch ups during the day. It was great for absorbing the oil in my t-zone and found that it blended into my skin easily.
I actually already have and use the GOSH mineral brush and it was a perfect companion to this bottle and its clever closing mechanism. I would definitely repurchase this product and recommend it to a friend.
I received this product free to review courtesy of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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Vitafusion MultiVites Gummy Vitamins
I loved these at first bite! They taste exactly like gummy candies; I actually had to exercise restraint when I tried the first one. You have to remind yourself that they are vitamins and not actually candy. I take vitamins regularly (I have a... +
I loved these at first bite! They taste exactly like gummy candies; I actually had to exercise restraint when I tried the first one. You have to remind yourself that they are vitamins and not actually candy. I take vitamins regularly (I have a pill box on my bedside table which I take my vitamins from every night) so I do not have a problem remembering to take them. My only problem was that they were so much like candy that I had to remember to take them before I brushed my teeth at night. The other minor issue is that it requires you to take TWO daily. This is a change from my usual routine and requires you to remember to take one morning and night. While this isn’t a huge issue necessarily, it is a slight obstacle in terms of ease of incorporating them into my usual routine.
Overall I do not think I would purchase these vitamins but only because they disrupt my usual routine. I would certainly recommend them for someone who never remembers to take their vitamins, or who does not like to swallow large pills because their gummy candy goodness will definitely act as an incentive.
I should disclose that I received these vitamins free to try as part of the Product Review Club.
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Know Cosmetics No Bleeding Lips Secret Lipliner
Despite my love of lipstick I am a lipliner novice but this "secret" lipliner is smooth and super easy to use. I am looking forward to putting it to the test with my arsenal of lip products.
Despite my love of lipstick I am a lipliner novice but this "secret" lipliner is smooth and super easy to use. I am looking forward to putting it to the test with my arsenal of lip products. -
Bourjois Paris Color Boost Lip Crayon
LOVE LOVE LOVE this product. It is incredibly easy to use, has a great buildable colour and the texture is somewhere between a gloss and a lipstick without being dying or sticky. It even says it's waterproof! Amazing product.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this product. It is incredibly easy to use, has a great buildable colour and the texture is somewhere between a gloss and a lipstick without being dying or sticky. It even says it's waterproof! Amazing product. -
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