elinalevchenko
Member Since: April 2, 2012Reviews
Garnier SkinActive Miracle Anti-Fatigue Hydra-Gel Moisturizer
This cream is not exactly a swag, but still a nice thing to have. The packaging claims perfect hydration thanks to wild berry extract and derivatives of vitamins C and E. Nothing extremely new. Neverthelss, this classics is proven to work. Most... +
This cream is not exactly a swag, but still a nice thing to have. The packaging claims perfect hydration thanks to wild berry extract and derivatives of vitamins C and E. Nothing extremely new. Neverthelss, this classics is proven to work. Most women believe that natural ingredients increase their trust in brand. This is true for me as well.
I have used the cream for more than 10 days and have a couple of nice things to say. Firstly, it is really nourishing. It grants softness and hydration to the skin that is consistently subjected to wind and rain. Also, it somewhat saved me during the days in the lab, where there is a strong conditioning inside my biological cabinet.
Another nice thing, no heavy fragrance, just a light marine freshness.
What I did not like was the heaviness on the skin. Even if you have normal type, it will feel slightly mask-like. Therefore, this product might work better for women with dry skin ot those, who are not planning to go out and apply any makeup.
In my opinion, Garnier did a great job in terms of hydration, but should improve on the richness.
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Garnier SkinActive Micellar Water All-In-1 Normal and Sensitive Skin Cleansing Water
If you go back to high-school and your university biology, you will remember the micelllar layer which is comprised from a single layer of phospholipids. What they do is combine into small spheres and capture something inside. I want to believe... +
If you go back to high-school and your university biology, you will remember the micelllar layer which is comprised from a single layer of phospholipids. What they do is combine into small spheres and capture something inside. I want to believe that this is how this product works. It captures oil and dirt and like a detergent encircles it. Also, you do not need to rinse. This leads to cleaning the face not only from make-up, but any dust and metabolites from one`s skin.
The product does not smell (to me, at least) which is great in the era of "everything so natural"). It works pretty well especially with the foundation, a component of my everyday look that always takes effort to remove. As for the look of the skin after use, my face looks healthy and even, no red spots or itches.
To sum up, Garnier SkinActive Micellar Water can clearly become a replacement of your current make-up remover. If you are not crazy about luxury brands like Lancome, go ahead and buy Garnier. Not worse! I promise!
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Maybelline New York Dream Velvet Foundation
Maybelline New York Dream Velvet Foundation is a great product. You can give it as a gift, provided you know the shade, and feel proud. I use it daily now. This it not something for a special occasion, not a luxe product. Still, the quality is... +
Maybelline New York Dream Velvet Foundation is a great product. You can give it as a gift, provided you know the shade, and feel proud. I use it daily now.
This it not something for a special occasion, not a luxe product. Still, the quality is great. The texture is non-greasy, but hydrating. People with normal or combination will likely appreciate it. The look of the skin is even and healthy, not even and unreal.
The promo claims that the foundation stays for 12 hours. I was never sure about such durability. I would say 8 to 10 hours is the maximum. However, this may vary depending on the temperature you reside in.
Overall, a good product that looks nice. Go ahead and use it for a day outside when making pictures of yourself or employ it before heading to work.
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Maybelline New York Dream Blender
Firstly, I need to state that I have never-ever seen such a product. I only expected to get a foundation and was almost shocked (in a good way) to discover this item inside my chick advisor box. I opened it immediately and used the next day to... +
Firstly, I need to state that I have never-ever seen such a product. I only expected to get a foundation and was almost shocked (in a good way) to discover this item inside my chick advisor box.
I opened it immediately and used the next day to work.
I will tell you that no other sponge will grant such quality and smoothness of the look!
The great thing about the Dream Blender is the fact that it does not look like a regular sponge. I would compare it to a stylus you use for your e-reader or cell-phone. As a result, it gets the foundation in the most hidden places like the area around your lips or near the nose.
I did not apply the foundation with my hands and, instead, dabbed the blender in it. It worked great. Still, the instructions offer the "hands" option. Th handle turned out very convenient here, especially for those moments when I already applied some hand cream and did not want to wash the hands from the foundation.
Finally, I liked how soft the sponge felt on the skin which is super-important for the rainy days in Vancouver when your face starts shedding old epithelium in the morning and feels really sensitive.
To sum up, I will definitely buy a couple of those for my friends and mom!
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Brookside Chocolate Tablet Bar in Blueberry Almond with Açai Flavour
Absolutely outstanding bar! You might notice that I rated the price as five stars for this particular products, while the remaining two only got around four. Why? Simply because the ingredients are very expensive and the product is loaded with... +
Absolutely outstanding bar!
You might notice that I rated the price as five stars for this particular products, while the remaining two only got around four. Why? Simply because the ingredients are very expensive and the product is loaded with them!
I was blown away with almonds and acai.
I loved this chocolate because it was filled with nutrients and vitamins, great for your brain and body!
If you want to share it with anyone, find a person concerned about health! They will totally appreciate it!
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Brookside Chocolate Tablet Bar in Tart Cherry Crisp with Pomegranate Flavour
I took longer for me to finish all the bars. However, I must admit that tart cherry crisp with pomegranate took slightly longer then the rest flavours. I think the best thing about Brookside in general is the quality of chocolate. Dark Chocolate!... +
I took longer for me to finish all the bars. However, I must admit that tart cherry crisp with pomegranate took slightly longer then the rest flavours.
I think the best thing about Brookside in general is the quality of chocolate. Dark Chocolate! This makes a difference since when you are indulging yourself, you still want that great quality. In addition, regular milk chocolate is not as useful, as the dark one. I also enjoyed the texture of the crisps inside the bars, They were small and crunchy, very light.
The flavour to me was, perhaps, the main reason for becoming the number three in this race. I did not really feel that much of a pomegranate, but the cherry was overwhelming and somewhat already tried. Cherry and chocolate are very common in many brands and are generally a win-win for a company and customers. Still, I wanted to go with something brand-new.
In terms of gift-giving, I would definitely present such a bar to my loved one or a friends. Itt has great tartness to it and aroma. Quality again is important point. Therefore, Brookside Chocolate Tablet Bar in Tart Cherry Crisp with Pomegranate Flavour is a nice idea to show your appreciation or supplement another item (a tea cup or bottle of wine).
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Brookside Chocolate Tablet Bar in Mango Coconut Crunch
I need to say that I have tasted a great deal of chocolate during my life. However, this bar was like heaven. Absolutely amazing! Firslty, the packaging is perfect. You cannot feel anything through the wrap. Everything is conserved and you get it... +
I need to say that I have tasted a great deal of chocolate during my life. However, this bar was like heaven. Absolutely amazing!
Firslty, the packaging is perfect. You cannot feel anything through the wrap. Everything is conserved and you get it all when the package finally gets open.
Secondly, the main note is mango. The aroma is distinct and bright. You recognize the base right away. However, with the first bite comes a crisp. It is not tough and reminds of rice crispies. The chocolate itself is dark and extremey good, not too sweet. As for the quality, it is classical Brookside which translates into 12 out of 10.
Great for a gift, sharing or secret snacking!
Loved the mango and shared with my mom!
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Batiste Dry Shampoo XXL Volume Big & Bouncy
This is my third Batiste. Previously I tried only originals. However,several weeks ago I noticed a new item on the shelf of the store and decided to give it a try. I did not have too many expectations for the volume. The reason for that was the... +
This is my third Batiste. Previously I tried only originals. However,several weeks ago I noticed a new item on the shelf of the store and decided to give it a try.
I did not have too many expectations for the volume. The reason for that was the fact that when you use a regular shampoo that promises "increasing hair mass", it never really works. I strongly belived that only styling can make it work. Surprisingly, Batiste XXL did a good job in both fields: it cleaned my hair and created the volume I wanted.
Another nice thing about this shampoo is the scent. It is stronger than in the original, but very pleasant.
As for te usage, the instructions are the same: spray it hold for 20 seconds and then massage.
Batiste perfroms well. I would get another bottle of this product!
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Mott's Fruitsations Fruit Rockets Unsweetened Strawberry-Kiwi
I finally gor a chance to try the snack of thestrawberry-kiwi flavour. It was slightly harder to find it in stores, than the veggie taste. I would like to say that the one I am reviewing today is even better, than the previous. It tastes more... +
I finally gor a chance to try the snack of thestrawberry-kiwi flavour. It was slightly harder to find it in stores, than the veggie taste. I would like to say that the one I am reviewing today is even better, than the previous. It tastes more consistent with the original theme of berries.When I looked at the contents, the product absolutely seriously contains kiwi and strawberry puree. In my opinion, this makes a highly-valuable product with a while load of vitamins foe me and my family.
The amount of calories is not high. In addition, there are no artificial colorings or flavours. If I were a regular customer on the merket of snacks, this would definitely be my choice.
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Mott's Fruitsations +Veggies Mixed Berry Carrot
I loved this product from the first squeeze. Firstly, it has this optimal amount inside the pouch: 90g is not too much, but just right for a light and healthy snack. Secondly, the nutritional content is amazing and the calorie count works for me... +
I loved this product from the first squeeze. Firstly, it has this optimal amount inside the pouch: 90g is not too much, but just right for a light and healthy snack. Secondly, the nutritional content is amazing and the calorie count works for me. Children will also love that: the product looks stylish and tasty. They can easily close the pouch if they did not get a chance to finish or want to indulge on Mottt`s fruitsations later.
The flavor is absolutely amazing. Veggies do not taste heavy, but just add some special tint. Instead, you are overwhelmed with bery and apple. Just loved that!!!
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