dandy_123
Member Since: March 16, 2016Reviews
Essence Silky Touch Blush
I think these blushes are now discontinued as I cannot find them in stores anymore nor on essence's website. I bought some silky touch blushes that were on sale in the clear out basket. Firstly, these blushes are absolutely beautiful! I have the... +
I think these blushes are now discontinued as I cannot find them in stores anymore nor on essence's website. I bought some silky touch blushes that were on sale in the clear out basket. Firstly, these blushes are absolutely beautiful! I have the shades 20 babydoll and 10 adorable. I have heard many things about Essence blushes, a lot of beauty bloggers think that these are one of the best drug store blushes and after trying them out for myself, I can now understand why one of essence's most hyped products, aside from their lipsticks, are the silky touch blushes.
The blush itself is smooth and HIGHLY pigmented, the shades I own have little flecks of shimmer (not sure if it is just an overspray or in the formula itself) which I am a fan of. If you do not like blushes with shimmer, you might not be the biggest fan, however, I do not think that the shimmer really translates all that much on the skin since one typically goes in with a light hand during application. Overall, these blushes are drop-dead stunning! It has a really nice emboss, I think there is a shade for anyone and everyone in their range of colours. They really give you a beautiful flush of colour to the cheeks and a healthy, youthful look to the skin. If I had the chance to get more shades, I definitely will! If anyone asked me a drug store blush, I would recommend them Essence!
Pros:
- Very pigmented
- Many shades (wide range)
- Easy to apply
- Smooth, Soft
- Long lasting
- Affordable
- Easily portable
Cons:
- Very pigmented (a pro and a con... there is colour payoff but it is easy to accidentally overapply so be very light handed)
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Ragu original with mushroom pasta sauce
My family and I are a fan of Ragu sauce, we really enjoy the taste of it. Personally, I don't notice the mushroom flavour but that doesn't bother me. We use Ragu in so many ways in our food but mainly for making pizzas. The way we use Ragu in our... +
My family and I are a fan of Ragu sauce, we really enjoy the taste of it. Personally, I don't notice the mushroom flavour but that doesn't bother me. We use Ragu in so many ways in our food but mainly for making pizzas. The way we use Ragu in our food is adding some into leftover spaghetti, I promise, this helps make your spaghetti juicy if that is what you're going for, which for me, I do. I also use Ragu on naan bread, making "mini pizzas". I mainly purchase Ragu when it is on sale because I find it to be much more worth it. Overall, I find Ragu to be very easy to incorporate into a lot of meals. At home, we do try out other brands of pasta sauce but we often find ourselves coming back to purchasing Ragu-- a good ol' home favourite!
Pros:
-Affordable
-Versatile (use on pizza, spaghetti, pasta etc.)
- Easy to incorporate into meals
Cons:
-It is quite runny ex. when making pizza on naan, flatbread etc. scooping too much can cause for a soggy mini pizza
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Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Miraculous Oil-in-spray
The main reason why I bought this is because it is targeted to be used for dry hair and also because it was on sale. Garnier is overall, a very affordable brand. I have curly hair which is susceptible to dryness, an issue that I often encounter... +
The main reason why I bought this is because it is targeted to be used for dry hair and also because it was on sale. Garnier is overall, a very affordable brand. I have curly hair which is susceptible to dryness, an issue that I often encounter, especially towards my ends since those are the oldest parts of the hair. This spray is very easy to use and smells really good! In my curly hair routine, I am convinced this helps make my curls feel soft and also leaves my hair smelling nice.
The way I apply this is when I get out of the shower on damp hair, but I believe this can be used on wet or dry hair. Also, you can even use this on your skin so this is a multipurpose product that serves multiple functions. I do not spritz this directly into my hair-- be careful when applying an oil in your hair because adding too much can weigh your hair down, make your hair look greasy etc.
I spritz this into my palms, rub them together and scrunch it into my ends. I mainly focus the product on my ends because that is where I experience dryness the most. Overall, this is a great product and I use this every time I shower as it is now apart of my curly hair regimen. Would buy this again!
Pros:
- Affordable
- Easy to use
- In a spritz format so it provides control over how much product is disposed
- Multipurpose; can be used in hair or on the skin
- Smells good
Cons:
- Be wary that too much can be applied
- Applying too much can weigh the hair down
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Essence Say No To Dark Circles - Colour Correcting Concealer
At first, I thought I liked this but now I am just not sure anymore. I feel like I am more leaning to not liking this concealer. I am not sure if I am using this incorrectly, but this creases on me so fast even though I set it. The coverage of this... +
At first, I thought I liked this but now I am just not sure anymore. I feel like I am more leaning to not liking this concealer. I am not sure if I am using this incorrectly, but this creases on me so fast even though I set it. The coverage of this is almost non-existent. However, I would say that this concealer has a brightening effect but it does not cover dark circles. The formula is somewhat thick, I can manage to blend it but ultimately, the wear-time of this doesn't work out for me. This concealer is probably meant to be used in conjunction with another and would probably work best for those with fair, cool toned skin. I am not feeling inspired to reach for it anymore, maybe I can try to figure out how to make this work but I don't think I would go out and buy this. Essence is a great brand but unfortunately, this concealer is a dud. -
W7 Glowcomotion highlighter
This highlighter is often noted as a dupe for the balm mary-lou minizer. I don't own the mary-lou but i've seen swatch comparisons and other youtubers talk about it and they seem quite alike! I bought the W7 Glowcomotion on amazon for about 6... +
This highlighter is often noted as a dupe for the balm mary-lou minizer. I don't own the mary-lou but i've seen swatch comparisons and other youtubers talk about it and they seem quite alike! I bought the W7 Glowcomotion on amazon for about 6 dollars which is very affordable! This highlighter has a beautiful sheen and shimmer and is a golden highlight. This highlighter would work very well on warm toned / yellow toned skin! I have light-medium skin. This highlighter is not chalky, it applies nicely and I highly appreciate that this is build-able, you can have a subtle glow or you can really make it pop if desired, top it with a setting spray and you would be glowing from miles away! This highlighter also comes with a mirror which is great and the pan is quite huge so it is gonna take me a while until I run out! I highly recommend this highlighter, it is stunning and I do not regret buying it at all. -
Sleek MakeUp Solstice Highlighting Palette
Sleek is a european brand so I had to purchase this online to get my hands on it. I do not regret this purchase at all!!!! I got it on ebay for 15 bucks and that is a little pricey for me but you get 4 shades-- 1 cream and 3 powders and they are so... +
Sleek is a european brand so I had to purchase this online to get my hands on it. I do not regret this purchase at all!!!! I got it on ebay for 15 bucks and that is a little pricey for me but you get 4 shades-- 1 cream and 3 powders and they are so beautiful and really HIGHLY pigmented. I once forgot to go in with a light hand to slowly build it up and goodness gracious-- someone from outerspace could probably see this glow!
The main reason that drove me to buy this was because I don't own foundation and I usually apply highlight directly onto my bare skin (after moisturiser and primer) and with my other highlights, they just don't stay on all day because it doesn't have much to stick to (this is because I am not using foundation) so I wanted a highly pigmented highlighter to increase the longevity of wear time and this highlighter solved my issue, I use the cream as my base and then set it with one of the powders in the highlight and it looks stunning--especially in the sun light.
The powders and cream are very easy to apply, it isn't chalky, it does have some shimmer but it isn't glitter. I recommend applying the cream with your finger. It is easy to blend out, both the cream and the powders. I really love the unique lilac shade, the lilac does not translate on the skin but rather a very intense white glow. This is my go-to highlighter and my favourite part of my makeup routine.
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St. Ives Cleanse & Hydrate Aloe Wipes
I received the St. Ives Cleanse and Hydrate Aloe Wipes for free from Chick Advisor as a part of the Product Review Club. I have been using this for a while now, and I would say that I like it. I like using this to remove my skin makeup, on the... +
I received the St. Ives Cleanse and Hydrate Aloe Wipes for free from Chick Advisor as a part of the Product Review Club. I have been using this for a while now, and I would say that I like it. I like using this to remove my skin makeup, on the packaging, it claimed it removes mascara as well so I wanted to see if this product lives up to its claim.
It did remove my mascara but I do not like using this near my eyes at all. I felt like I had to tug a little bit to remove the mascara (the mascara is not waterproof). I usually prefer using oil to remove my eye makeup but gave this a shot for the eyes and I would not really recommend you put this near your eyes. However, it is great at removing makeup on the skin. I also decided to let my sister use these wipes since her skin makeup is heavier than mine. I would say that if you wear a heavy layer of makeup, these wipes might not remove it all 100%, you may have to go back with a makeup remover to make sure everything is gone.
In my experience, it did remove all of my skin makeup and I really like the convenience of these wipes. (I double checked that this did remove all of my makeup by going in with makeup remover after, and I didn't find any left over makeup!!)
There are days when I am super tired and can't be bothered to go to the bathroom, get my makeup remover etc. so these are great by your bedside. I like the packaging, nothing too extraordinary, I like that it can be resealed, just make sure to do so properly so they don't dry out. As for the smell, I am not crazy about it, I don't really like the smell all that much. However, the smell isn't a deal breaker for me so I can look past it. Overall, great product! I like how this did not make my skin feel dry after use, no breakouts, no residue. I may consider purchasing this again after I finish these!
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Thank you Chick Advisor for providing me the opportunity to try these out.
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Revlon ColorStay Under Eye Concealer
I am mostly used to stick concealors but a while ago, I decided to try something different. It was really inexpensive. I think this is a decent under eye concealor. It does't have heavy coverage, I would describe the coverage as "medium" or average... +
I am mostly used to stick concealors but a while ago, I decided to try something different. It was really inexpensive. I think this is a decent under eye concealor. It does't have heavy coverage, I would describe the coverage as "medium" or average. I am not sure if I would buy this again but it does brighten up the under eye area. I think this concealor works best if you have very minimal dark circles or you just want to brighten up underneath your eye. -
Dove Nutritive Solutions Intensive Repair Conditioner
I usually use the dove conditioner in conjunction with the shampoo. I like the scent of dove products! They smell really nice, and they are moisturising and hydrating to the hair. It helps reduce some of my frizz and makes my hair smell nice. Also... +
I usually use the dove conditioner in conjunction with the shampoo. I like the scent of dove products! They smell really nice, and they are moisturising and hydrating to the hair. It helps reduce some of my frizz and makes my hair smell nice. Also, dove products are pretty affordable and there are coupons for them online or in the newspaper. We still have a few more bottles of dove and they are pretty large so these are going to last me a while! -
Dove® Nutritive Solutions Intensive Repair Shampoo
I use this in conjunction with other hair care products. I think this shampoo really cleanses my scalp and takes off all the build up from the types of hair products I use. The shampoo smells great! I think it helps tame my frizz and makes it easier... +
I use this in conjunction with other hair care products. I think this shampoo really cleanses my scalp and takes off all the build up from the types of hair products I use. The shampoo smells great! I think it helps tame my frizz and makes it easier to manage. It smells really nice too, we got the ginormous bottles from costco it I know this will be lasting us a while! Since Dove is a big part of my family hair care routine, we bought more! -
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