Dani_S
Member Since: November 18, 2014Reviews
Garnier SkinActive Micellar Water All-In-1 Normal and Sensitive Skin Cleansing Water
I was very excited to be able to try Garnier's Micellar Water through ChickAdvisor Review Club, as I'd heard so much about micellar water in general. It left my facial skin and the skin around my eyes extremely clean and fresh feeling, but I found... +
I was very excited to be able to try Garnier's Micellar Water through ChickAdvisor Review Club, as I'd heard so much about micellar water in general.
It left my facial skin and the skin around my eyes extremely clean and fresh feeling, but I found it struggled with removing my mascara (normal, non-waterproof) without also removing a couple of eyelashes each time and leaving a small amount of product.
I usually use a facial oil to remove my makeup, which, having tested the micellar water, I definitely prefer, but the micellar water has the benefit of not having to be rinsed off. However, I didn't like having to use cotton wool with the product - seemed wasteful when I'm just used to rinsing my face with water.
Overall this product is not for me, but I can see why other reviewers really liked it.
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Garnier SkinActive Clearly Brighter Brightening & Smoothing Moisturizer
Great smelling moisturiser. Good consistency. It's quite light, with a little 'greasy' feeling on the fingers, but doesn't have a greasy feel on the face. SPF built in so only for use during the day. Only used for 5 days but I've actually had 2... +
Great smelling moisturiser. Good consistency. It's quite light, with a little 'greasy' feeling on the fingers, but doesn't have a greasy feel on the face. SPF built in so only for use during the day. Only used for 5 days but I've actually had 2 comments on how 'glowy' my skin looks! -
COVERGIRL LashBlast Volume Mascara
This mascara has absolutely no effect on my lashes. No extra fullness. No added length. It almost looks as though I'm not wearing mascara. That's SO not the point of mascara!
This mascara has absolutely no effect on my lashes. No extra fullness. No added length. It almost looks as though I'm not wearing mascara. That's SO not the point of mascara! -
L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Butterfly Mascara
Bought this to replace my 'They're Real!' mascara. Thought I'd go with a budget brand. And was I glad I did. IMO this is BETTER than the They're Real! product. It makes my lashes longer, fuller and you don't get too much product on the (strange... +
Bought this to replace my 'They're Real!' mascara. Thought I'd go with a budget brand. And was I glad I did. IMO this is BETTER than the They're Real! product. It makes my lashes longer, fuller and you don't get too much product on the (strange shaped) brush. Would definitely recommend. -
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer
This is a beautiful tinted moisturizer with SPF 20 which you can use every day. It gives very light coverage, just enough to hide small blemishes and other imperfections, which is good enough to wear even on a night out. It has a lovely light... +
This is a beautiful tinted moisturizer with SPF 20 which you can use every day. It gives very light coverage, just enough to hide small blemishes and other imperfections, which is good enough to wear even on a night out.
It has a lovely light creamy consistency which blends really well on combination skin.
However, it is rather pricey, but definitely worth the splurge.
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tarte cosmetics Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer
This is an oil-free tinted moisturizer which feels gorgeous and light on my combination skin. It has a sheer finish but provides a little bit more coverage than other tinted moisturizers I've tried, I'm guessing due to the BB cream element! There's... +
This is an oil-free tinted moisturizer which feels gorgeous and light on my combination skin. It has a sheer finish but provides a little bit more coverage than other tinted moisturizers I've tried, I'm guessing due to the BB cream element!
There's all sorts of good stuff in it, including Amazonian clay which is supposed to reduce dryness and make the skin firmer. Not sure I've seen those effects after only a week or so of use, but I'm hopeful that it may work some magic...
Also, it apparently has SPF 20 - although I can't verify this from the packaging as, in Canada, beauty products aren't allowed to give the SPF for some reason!
Even without those effects, it's a beautiful tinted moisturiser, which lasts on the skin well.
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Benefit Cosmetics They're Real! Mascara
I had heard so much about this mascara, and finally gave in and paid the whopping amount they charge for it. It's an absolutely fine mascara, but not sure what all the fuss is about. I have used much cheaper products and had as good, if not... +
I had heard so much about this mascara, and finally gave in and paid the whopping amount they charge for it.
It's an absolutely fine mascara, but not sure what all the fuss is about. I have used much cheaper products and had as good, if not better, result.
It's definitely lengthening but it doesn't really 'plump' the lashes up - they still look rather fine, especially if I use liquid eyeliner with it.
Overall, I'd tell someone with short lashes to go for it, but if it's fullness you're after, there are better mascaras out there.
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Zoya Nail Polish
One of the main reasons I absolutely love this nail polish is that it's '5-free' so does not contain any nasty chemicals. There's an amazing range of colours, all named after girls' names, which all seem to stay on really well. The creme formulas... +
One of the main reasons I absolutely love this nail polish is that it's '5-free' so does not contain any nasty chemicals.
There's an amazing range of colours, all named after girls' names, which all seem to stay on really well.
The creme formulas are my favourite, but I also really love their matte glitters, the PixieDusts.
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Julep Nail Polish
Great range of colours in an excellent formula. The polish brush is a good width and provides excellent coverage - often in just one coat. Available in a couple of stores but also online, and as a monthly box subscription (with free shipping)... +
Great range of colours in an excellent formula. The polish brush is a good width and provides excellent coverage - often in just one coat. Available in a couple of stores but also online, and as a monthly box subscription (with free shipping). Didn't think I'd like these polishes as much as I do - kind of addicted right now! -
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