dolce_bellissima
Member Since: September 28, 2009Reviews
MAC Cosmetics Fluidline
I bought MAC fluidline in BLACK because I was looking for a quality dark liner. MAC products are a tad expensive in my opinion, but I heard many good reviews about this particular liner, that I thought I must give it a try! I really LOVE it! The... +
I bought MAC fluidline in BLACK because I was looking for a quality dark liner. MAC products are a tad expensive in my opinion, but I heard many good reviews about this particular liner, that I thought I must give it a try! I really LOVE it! The liner is still as creamy as when I purchased it a year ago, and has the same staying power as it did when new.
The things I love about it:
- Limited Scent
- Goes on creamy
- Highly pigmented
- Does not Smudge during the day, and lasts!
- allows me to achieve the perfect 'winged eye' look, with a liner brush
- comes off easily
- does not irritate the sensitive skin around my eyes
Things I do not like:
- price is a tad high
- I wish it had come with a liner brush for the price
I would recommend this product based on the quality and effectiveness!
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Big Sexy Hair Color Safe Volumizing Shampoo
I really wanted to love this shampoo because of its name. (I know, it's silly) Anyways, it really is not a bad product but I will not be repurchasing. (I prefer others more) I bought the shampoo at Winners for a great price (11$!!). The shampoo... +
I really wanted to love this shampoo because of its name. (I know, it's silly) Anyways, it really is not a bad product but I will not be repurchasing. (I prefer others more) I bought the shampoo at Winners for a great price (11$!!). The shampoo and conditioner smell delish, but the effectiveness is pretty average. I think I was expecting to have Jersey Shore volume hair, but it only lifted my roots a tiny bit. As a daily shampoo/conditioner, it's really not bad, I just prefer other brands. -
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Double Face Perfector
This is the first concealer I have ever used as I did not think I needed to use concealer before. I started getting concerned about puffy under eye's and dark circles, so I though I would try it out. I picked this one out by chance because I use... +
This is the first concealer I have ever used as I did not think I needed to use concealer before. I started getting concerned about puffy under eye's and dark circles, so I though I would try it out. I picked this one out by chance because I use maybelline foundation. The color I chose is Light-Medium. I was pleasantly surprised!
The things I like:
- It has two functions in one (concealer/ highlighter)
- It conceals undereye circles very well
- The highlighter works to brighten up the under eye area
- The color blends in well
- The scent is not strong
- It has staying power
- The price is great!
Things I don't like:
- the applicator for the highlighter can get a little messy. So make sure to use a small dab when you use the highlighter
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Ho Su restaurant
I absolutely LOVE this place. As an asian food lover, and a university student, this is the best restaurant in town. You get a lot of bang for your buck and it is Delicious!!! My boyfriend and I usually get the Bento Box with the Spicy beef bulgogi... +
I absolutely LOVE this place. As an asian food lover, and a university student, this is the best restaurant in town. You get a lot of bang for your buck and it is Delicious!!! My boyfriend and I usually get the Bento Box with the Spicy beef bulgogi (I recommend this!). It also comes with steamed rice, tempura veggies and shrimp, a california roll, miso soup, salad, kimchi, and a few other things. All of this for 13$ (for dinner).
The service is pretty good. Do not expect too much from the ambience, but as long as you go with good people- who cares?
I would absolutely recommend this place!
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COVERGIRL Lip Perfection Lipstick
I received this for free from the PR company for review purposes. I had been looking for a great quality 'true red' lipstick. The color I got is called 'Hot Passion" # 305. It is a blood red color, and exactly what I had been looking... +
I received this for free from the PR company for review purposes. I had been looking for a great quality 'true red' lipstick. The color I got is called 'Hot Passion" # 305. It is a blood red color, and exactly what I had been looking for. It is the ultimate Marilyn Monroe RED! (I think :) )
What I like about it is:
- it has SUPER staying power
- the shade is EXACTLY what I was looking for
- it keeps my lips moisturized throughout the day, goes on smoothly
- it does not have a powerful scent
- the packaging is really sleek
What I don't like about it:
- it is SO difficult to take off (but that is a small price to pay for having a lipstick that actually stays on all day!)
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Batiste Dry Shampoo Original Clean & Classic
This is absolutely my number #1 can't-live-without-hair-product! I discovered it about a year ago, and cannot live without it. My hair started falling out more than usual due to constant stressing by hair-dyes, over washing, and blow drying... +
This is absolutely my number #1 can't-live-without-hair-product! I discovered it about a year ago, and cannot live without it. My hair started falling out more than usual due to constant stressing by hair-dyes, over washing, and blow drying. This product has literally changed my hair washing routine to 2 times a week max! It is amazing! My hair never feels dirty, it doesn't fall out almost at all anymore, and it actually adds volume to my roots! (sometimes I even use it on clean hair to get an extra lift!) I use the one for brunette's and I would highly recommend it to anyone who was having the same problem as me or with a busy lifestyle who doesn't always have time to full shampoo-condition everyday!
Here are a few tips when using it:
- If you have darker hair, opt for the ones geared towards brunettes or black hair (it makes a big difference)
- Keep the can about 30cm away from scalp (just as you would a hairspray)
- After spraying into the hair parts gently massage into scalp, and then brush hair
- When you are ready to fully shampoo your hair (i.e. shower :P ), you may need to spend a little bit longer massaging the shampoo into your scalp to make sure you have gotten all the product out
As I said, this product has saved my hair and I would highly recommend it based on its effectiveness, quality and price ($5.99 at Winners!, or 8$ on Amazon)
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Garnier HerbaShine Hair Colour
Big Thanks to the ChickAdvisor Product review club for this one! Here are the things I liked about the product: - The instructions were easy to follow - The application process was quite simple (formula was not too thick or too drippy) - It only... +
Big Thanks to the ChickAdvisor Product review club for this one!
Here are the things I liked about the product:
- The instructions were easy to follow
- The application process was quite simple (formula was not too thick or too drippy)
- It only takes 10 minutes
- Did not sting my scalp, like some previous brands have
- The conditioner was very nourishing
- my hair felt very soft, shiny, and the color matched perfectly
Cons:
- the smell I was not too fond of, but it was bearable *jeeping in mind that I am very sensitive to powerful scents*
- it took a little longer to wash out the color in the shower
Overall, I would definitely recommend this product based on effectiveness, ease of use, and quality!
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Maybelline New York The Falsies Volum' Express Mascara
Thank you to the Product Review club for sending me this mascara for review! I was very excited when this mascara first came on the market, since I love wearing false lashes for their fullness effect on nights out, however this mascara did... +
Thank you to the Product Review club for sending me this mascara for review!
I was very excited when this mascara first came on the market, since I love wearing false lashes for their fullness effect on nights out, however this mascara did disappoint a tad. For me, this mascara was just about average on every category (i.e price, packaging, effect). It did have a lengthening effect, but it did not give my lashes the desired volumizing effect. I found it to separate my lashes too much, but no fullness was added. So, I would have to say that the mascara does not do what it promises ( which is to give the illusion of false eye lashes).
The scent was not strong, which I liked. The 'wand' was easy to hold/use, and the brush did not feel too clumpy/ its bristles were pretty soft.
This mascara does not however compare to the mascara I generally use, and I would probably not purchase it again, but I would love to try a mascara that actually has the 'false eyelash' effect if they ever manage to make one someday.
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Garnier Skin Renew Brusher Gel-Cleanser
Firstly, BIG thanks to the Product Review club for sending me this product. Overall, I quite liked the Garnier Skin Renew gel brush cleanser, even-though I have only been using it for 2 days! I would probably recommend it to those with... +
Firstly, BIG thanks to the Product Review club for sending me this product. Overall, I quite liked the Garnier Skin Renew gel brush cleanser, even-though I have only been using it for 2 days! I would probably recommend it to those with non-sensitive, normal/ dry to oily skin combinations.
Here are some things I liked about this product:
- Love the smell
- I like the massaging feeling on my skin during application (the bristles are actually surprisingly gentle!)
- I like that afterward it does not leave my skin super dry, and it actually feels moisturized!
- I also think it does a great job in removing dead skin cells, which is why I think it is a great alternative to harsh exfoliators that irritate the skin
Some of the things I would've changed/didn't like:
- I think that they could improve the way in which the product is applied, because it can be a little hard to squeeze the bottle
- I usually don't use an eye makeup remover, just my facial cleanser--however you cannot use this product around the eye area, which meant that I had to wash my eye make-up off first and then use the product. (mostly a convenience issue)
So, overall I think that it is a great product, and I will continue using it 2-3 times a week as a substitute for my exfoliator!
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The Body Shop Shea Body Butter
I received the Body shops Shea butter via the product review club as well (THANK YOU CHICKADVISOR!!) Here are the things I like about the product: - It absorbs very quickly into the skin, eventhough it is a thicker butter. - It does not leave your... +
I received the Body shops Shea butter via the product review club as well (THANK YOU CHICKADVISOR!!)
Here are the things I like about the product:
- It absorbs very quickly into the skin, eventhough it is a thicker butter.
- It does not leave your skin greasy or oily after
- The scent is nice and fresh (reminds me of a men's aftershave lol)-- although I've purchased numerous shea butters before, and this one doesn't seem to smell like shea at all to me, but nonetheless, the scent is really nice
- I like that you don't have to use too much of it to get the full effects (therefore it will last a long time)
The things I don't like:
- I think at around 20$ retail, it is a little pricey
- If you look at the ingredients, it has added colour (which I don't think is really necessary, and if you're super into organics and health, it might be a bigger issue)
Overall, I would very much recommend this product for those with dry skin, or even for pregnant women for a super moisturizer. Ohh and also for dry heels and elbows! It is definitely a higher quality product.
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