Dream24
Member Since: February 13, 2012Reviews
Batiste Dry Shampoo Original Clean & Classic
I received this product as part of the Chick Advisor Product Review Club. The scent was a little too overwhelming for me. I did like how handy this size is for tossing into my purse while on the go. It was easy to use, and easy to work into my... +
I received this product as part of the Chick Advisor Product Review Club.
The scent was a little too overwhelming for me. I did like how handy this size is for tossing into my purse while on the go. It was easy to use, and easy to work into my hair. It did leave my hair feeling refreshed for longer, and totally took care of that greasy look my hair tends to get after 2 days. But I think the true tests will be the summer seasons.
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Nair Irresistible Candy Apple Sugar Wax
I received this as part of the Chick Advisor Review Club. I'll start off by saying the wax smells amazing! I highly recommend reading the instructions, they help. My container of wax was hot after 30 seconds (that's the lowest suggested time, but... +
I received this as part of the Chick Advisor Review Club.
I'll start off by saying the wax smells amazing! I highly recommend reading the instructions, they help. My container of wax was hot after 30 seconds (that's the lowest suggested time, but time will vary depending on your microwave output), so be careful when you go to apply it. It was my first time using hot wax so it took me a few tries to apply it properly on my legs. The only other wax I have used was the Veet® EasyGrip™
Ready-to-Use Wax Strips. OK, people the wax gets really messy and can drip everywhere, so I highly recommend you do this either in the tub or in a ceramic setting, where it's easy to clean up.
The warm wax had a nice and thick texture to it, similar to maple syrup or honey. I was expecting the usual pain associated with removing the hair, but when I pulled the non-woven strips, I didn't feel any pain or stinging sensation at all. My leg hair (which are pretty short, since I last waxed nearly 4 weeks ago) came off easily and were clearly stuck on the strips, along with the wax. My legs felt smoother than before I waxed.
However, when I tried to wax my underarms, it wasn't as easy as depicted as the insert says. I tried both underarms and wasn't able to remove any hair at all. I will definitely be trying this again on my underarms to see if it'll work better the next time around. Hopefully my technique is much better. Other than that I am not sure how much I enjoy how messy the wax gets as it's very sticky and gets everywhere.
Overall, I love how easy it is to use the hot wax (which smells amazing), the amount of reusable strips provided and how easy it is to clean up (just rinse with warm water and that's it). It definitely works well on short hair. Since the wax is red, it makes it easy to spot where you have residual wax, either take a strip to clear it off or just rinse with warm water.
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Oral-B CrossAction Pro-Health Toothbrush
I received this product as part of the Product Review Club. I like the design of this toothbrush, it allows me to get a comfortable and powerful grip on it while manoeuvring it around my mouth. I also like how the different bristles allows me to... +
I received this product as part of the Product Review Club.
I like the design of this toothbrush, it allows me to get a comfortable and powerful grip on it while manoeuvring it around my mouth. I also like how the different bristles allows me to target different parts of my teeth and mouth, especially the back where it gets really tricky. It definitely is gentle on the gum and enamel as I more often than not brush slightly harder around my gum area when I don't pay attention.
The only minor detail that I would improved on is the tongue cleaner, which would be nicer if was slightly larger, this way it would be able to cover more surface on the tongue. However, this is a minor thing and is probably a personal preference for me.
As for polishing away surface stains and reducing gingivitis, it is too early to acknowledge these claims, but I am hopeful that the toothbrush will live up to all of it's claims in the next few months.
Editor's Note: this member received a free product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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Crest Pro-Health Multi-Protection Rinse
I received this product as part of the Product Review Club. When I first read the label "alcohol free", I wasn't too sure how convinced I was because I generally don't have good experiences with mouth wash that don't have alcohol in it. The moment... +
I received this product as part of the Product Review Club.
When I first read the label "alcohol free", I wasn't too sure how convinced I was because I generally don't have good experiences with mouth wash that don't have alcohol in it. The moment I took a rinse, I changed my mind. Wow, I felt like a burst of strong cool mint exploded in my mouth. But it wasn't so overpowering or leaves a burning sensation like those other mouth wash with alcohol. I love how it left a strong and pleasant cool mint after taste, on top of leaving my entire mouth feeling very clean and fresh.
Overall, I would definitely pick up this mouth wash and recommend it to those who are in the market for a strong mouth wash but don't enjoy the burning sensation from other brands that contain alcohol.
Editor's Note: this member received a free product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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Crest Pro-Health ProFresh Toothpaste
The formula is quite nice and works fine with my sensitive teeth. I quite enjoy the mild cool peppermint taste while brushing and the mild after taste it leaves behind. It is too early to tell how well it fights against cavities, plaque, tartar and... +
The formula is quite nice and works fine with my sensitive teeth. I quite enjoy the mild cool peppermint taste while brushing and the mild after taste it leaves behind.
It is too early to tell how well it fights against cavities, plaque, tartar and gingivitis as I have only used it for a few days, same with the whitening claim. However, I do feel like the toothpaste is doing something to help my teeth as my teeth feel nice and clean afterward.
As for fighting bad breath for hours, I feel that this claim is not quite true, to me the fresh taste goes away within the hour (and I have not had any food or drink). Also as a personal preference, I like it when my toothpaste foams, this toothpaste slightly foams when I add a bit of water however if I add too much water the entire toothpaste becomes too watery. Like I said the foam part is a personal preference so I won't hold it against the toothpaste.
Like I mentioned, it is still too early to determine just how effective this toothpaste is within such a short amount of time, so I am willing to give this toothpaste a chance to live up to its claims.
Editor's Note: this member received a free product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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Tarte Maracuja C-Brighter Eye Treatment
This is the only eye cream that I have tried so far that I have used the longest (3 months or so) without experiencing any issues. I like Tart's packaging, only down side is it's not very hygienic, but not a big deal as I always wash my hands... +
This is the only eye cream that I have tried so far that I have used the longest (3 months or so) without experiencing any issues.
I like Tart's packaging, only down side is it's not very hygienic, but not a big deal as I always wash my hands before handling products. Like most eye creams, Tarte's eye cream is creamy and light. I found it to be hydrating (without any greasy residue), doesn't irritate my sensitive eyes, it does brighten my under eyes somewhat (my dark circles aren't too bad but it is hard to see dramatic changes). As for the firming properties, I cannot verify that claim as my eye area is still quite firm and mostly line free.
For $46, this eye cream is quite nice. And since it contains mango, rice bran and coconut, it's definitely a nice change from the usual ingredients used in other eye creams. This one might be a keeper as it doesn't irritate my sensitive eyes. However, I am still on the lookout for the perfect eye cream. While this product is quite close to being the perfect eye cream for me, it's still missing something.
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KORRES Wild Rose Instant Brightening Eye Treatment
I was recommended this eye cream by a beauty advisor because it is hydrating and uses natural ingredients. The texture of the eye cream is creamy and lightly Rose scented. In the initial few weeks, this eye cream worked nicely, it hydrated my eye... +
I was recommended this eye cream by a beauty advisor because it is hydrating and uses natural ingredients.
The texture of the eye cream is creamy and lightly Rose scented. In the initial few weeks, this eye cream worked nicely, it hydrated my eye area, and did brighten my under eye area. I thought this would be a hit in my books. I don't have fine lines so I do not know how effective it is in that department.
Sadly a few weeks in, I found the eye cream often ends up in my eyes (I never directly applied the cream to my eyelids as instructed so the eye cream had moved it's way downwards right into my eye throughout the day) and caused a horrible stinging sensation. This happened too often throughout the week. And on top of that, I eventually felt a stinging sensation around the area where I had applied it. I had to discontinue use of this eye cream because the stinging sensation and eye irritation would not stop. It is possible, I am sensitive to the ingredients in this Korres eye cream.
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Benefit Cosmetics It's Potent! Eye Cream
I was first introduced to eye creams by a beauty advisor during a makeover and this was one of the products she used. I like the packaging a lot. My only issue is the product is in a pot, which doesn't make it very hygienic. As for the eye cream... +
I was first introduced to eye creams by a beauty advisor during a makeover and this was one of the products she used.
I like the packaging a lot. My only issue is the product is in a pot, which doesn't make it very hygienic. As for the eye cream itself, it was somewhat hydrating (would like it to be a bit more hydrating) but didn't do anything else it has made claims to (like brightening my dark circles, smooth fine lines or restore elasticity). Sadly for $36 CAD, this product is a little over rated in my books, especially after using for 2 months. It's not great but it's not the worst product out there.
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Sephora Age Defy Eye Cream
I bought this eye cream based upon a recommendation of a Beauty Advisor....sadly this was one of the worst eye cream that I had tried so far. The eye cream was creamy and felt a little heavy. It comes in a pump dispenser, which is a plus in my... +
I bought this eye cream based upon a recommendation of a Beauty Advisor....sadly this was one of the worst eye cream that I had tried so far.
The eye cream was creamy and felt a little heavy. It comes in a pump dispenser, which is a plus in my books. First off, yes this eye cream is very hydrating and I mean super hydrating. But then it started becoming too greasy with just a minimal amount and I noticed waxy flakes in the morning just from 1 week of use. This eye cream was causing my makeup to slide everywhere (it made my primer feel super heavy and greasy). I had to immediately discontinue using this product because I hated the heavy greasy feel (regardless of how little I pump out) and I was starting to develop a bad reaction to it. Never before did I return a product so quickly.
If it wasn't for the waxy flakes and bad reaction, I might have considered this eye cream for the winter months. For $29 CAD, it is not worth the hassle!
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Fresh Lotus Eye Gel
The eye cream has a nice and light scent. With a creamy consistency, without leaving behind a thick layer of oil residual after applying. For $55 CAD, it kind of does what it claims, at least in terms of reducing my dark circles, I cannot say how... +
The eye cream has a nice and light scent. With a creamy consistency, without leaving behind a thick layer of oil residual after applying. For $55 CAD, it kind of does what it claims, at least in terms of reducing my dark circles, I cannot say how effective it was for puffiness though. It definitely left my eyes hydrated and smooth. It also absorbed within a reasonable amount of time, so I was able to use it underneath my makeup.
This eye cream started off ok for me but then it went down hill. It left the area around my eyes stinging and red. It's the second time that it's happened to me with the Fresh brand, so I suspect I am sensitive to something in their products.
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