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GOSH Mineral Powder
Oh, powder. You are the ultimate divisive product in makeup lines everywhere. Some people love to cake you on, some people like a fine dusting and nothing more. Me? I'm in the latter category. GOSH's Mineral Powder reminds me of my high-end... +
Oh, powder. You are the ultimate divisive product in makeup lines everywhere. Some people love to cake you on, some people like a fine dusting and nothing more. Me? I'm in the latter category.
GOSH's Mineral Powder reminds me of my high-end Clinique powder but at a lower cost. It has a similar package with the spinner to keep powder from puffing everywhere when you open it, and the amount of product means I'll be using it for a loooong time.
It's also an unscented powder which is fabulous for people with sensitive skin, I was able to use a fine dusting of this on my face (focusing a bit more on some trouble areas) and found it left my skin shine-free for the rest of the day. It's not the kind of powder you want to LAYER so if you're a hardcore powder-girl, this might not be for you. But if you think a little goes a long way, you can't go wrong.
I received this product from Chick Advisor's Product Review Club.
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GOSH Double Precision Mascara
I received the GOSH Double Precision Mascara as part of Chick Advisor's Product Review Club, and as I'm a huge advocate for mascara of all shapes and sizes, I was interested in testing out the claims. The mascara has a very thick consistency which... +
I received the GOSH Double Precision Mascara as part of Chick Advisor's Product Review Club, and as I'm a huge advocate for mascara of all shapes and sizes, I was interested in testing out the claims.
The mascara has a very thick consistency which worried me at first, but it went on smooth with few problems. I didn't notice any clumping and it was easy to cover my lashes with the unique large and small brush.
That said, I'm not a huge fan of using mascara on my lower lashes, so the novelty of a smaller and larger brush was lost on me. I do like the option of having a smaller applicator in general and would rather use that on a regular basis than the larger brush, but the bristles on the smaller brush were stiffer, which made it hard to adapt on my top lashes.
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GOSH Giant Blush
I received this product from Chick Advisor as part of their Product Review Club and II really wanted to like this blush because chubby sticks are totally on trend right now, but I felt that this one missed the boat. I opened my blush and the stick... +
I received this product from Chick Advisor as part of their Product Review Club and II really wanted to like this blush because chubby sticks are totally on trend right now, but I felt that this one missed the boat.
I opened my blush and the stick had already broken in the applicator. I managed to stick it back in snugly but it was hard to apply to my face without it threatening to fall out again. It was further complicated by the fact that the texture of the blush was very hard, making it difficult for me to apply it with a mostly broken applicator. I basically just swatched it on my wrist to see the colour and gave up. The product design needs some work if it wants to compete with other chubby-type multi-use products out there.
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GOSH Lip Lacquer
I'm addicted to lip products of every shade, shape, texture and size and the GOSH Lip Lacquer is no exception. After being anti-gloss for a few years, this year my obsession with liquid-y textures on my lips is back in a big way, and GOSH fit right... +
I'm addicted to lip products of every shade, shape, texture and size and the GOSH Lip Lacquer is no exception. After being anti-gloss for a few years, this year my obsession with liquid-y textures on my lips is back in a big way, and GOSH fit right in.
The bottle itself is striking because it so closely resembles a nail polish bottle that I took a double take. The applicator is a standard size but I'm concerned that it won't be able to efficiently get the most product out of the bottle when it's nearing the end..
I liked the vibrancy of the gloss and the intense pigmentation of the colour, but it DOES stray from your lips onto glassware and cutlery, so this is the gloss you apply after your morning coffee and after lunch, not before.
All in all, it's not bad, I'd like to see their offerings in a more neutral colour to see how it works as more of a day-look.
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Urban Decay Lipstick
Before I bought my first Urban Decay lipstick, I'd never spent more than maybe $10 on a lipstick before, but I'd also never really found a lipstick I loved either. That has all changed. I'm obsessed with how moisturizing UD's lipstick is, how... +
Before I bought my first Urban Decay lipstick, I'd never spent more than maybe $10 on a lipstick before, but I'd also never really found a lipstick I loved either.
That has all changed.
I'm obsessed with how moisturizing UD's lipstick is, how much pigmentation you get, how universal the colours are and how they compliment basically every skin tone. They also don't feather or bleed the way cheaper brands do, and a little goes a LONG, LONG way. It's hard to take the plunge, take it from one hesitant lipstick buyer to another, but it's well worth it.
Currently I have Turn On, a rosy pink which is great for summer, and F-Bomb, a SUPER classic red with blue tones, so I'm set for casual events with the pink, and more serious attire with F-BOmb, but there's many more to choose from.
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Herbal Essences Naked Volume Shampoo
When I was a teenager, Herbal Essences was all the rage. You couldn't open a magazine, turn on a tv show, go to a cinema or head to the mall without seeing the iconic shampoo brand plastered all over the place with its colourful bottles and models... +
When I was a teenager, Herbal Essences was all the rage. You couldn't open a magazine, turn on a tv show, go to a cinema or head to the mall without seeing the iconic shampoo brand plastered all over the place with its colourful bottles and models with impossibly shiny and voluminous hair.
Then I learned better.
But now? It appears that Herbal Essences is shaking up their haircare line. The Naked Volume collection is a really great step in the right direction. I stopped using their products, because I found that it left residue on my hair, weighing it down and doing the opposite of volumizing. This has changed with this new product line! It took a few weeks to see results, but I'm two months into using the Naked Volume line and my hair is SHINY, vibrant and volumized. I was skeptical but it appears that by reducing the silicone in particular, my hair perked up! I'm also not plagued by a greasy scalp and dry tips anymore, even in this summer heat.
I also have a heavy fringe and this product is light enough to make sure my bangs hang 'just right' and aren't weighed down by residue.
The smell is a delightful grapefruit-y citrus smell and it literally makes my bathroom smell like a spa. Give it a try, you're not going to regret it :)
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Herbal Essences Naked Volume Conditioner
When I was a teenager, Herbal Essences was all the rage. You couldn't open a magazine, turn on a tv show, go to a cinema or head to the mall without seeing the iconic shampoo brand plastered all over the place with its colourful bottles and models... +
When I was a teenager, Herbal Essences was all the rage. You couldn't open a magazine, turn on a tv show, go to a cinema or head to the mall without seeing the iconic shampoo brand plastered all over the place with its colourful bottles and models with impossibly shiny and voluminous hair.
Then I learned better.
But now? It appears that Herbal Essences is shaking up their haircare line. The Naked Volume collection is a really great step in the right direction. I stopped using their products, ESPECIALLY their conditioner, because I found that it left residue on my hair, weighing it down and doing the opposite of volumizing. This has changed with this new product line! It took a few weeks to see results, but I'm two months into using the Naked Volume line and my hair is SHINY, vibrant and volumized. I was skeptical but it appears that by reducing the silicone in particular, my hair perked up! I'm also not plagued by a greasy scalp and dry tips anymore, even in this summer heat.
The smell is a delightful grapefruit-y citrus smell and it literally makes my bathroom smell like a spa. Give it a try, you're not going to regret it :)
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Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal Complete Odour Sealing Clumping Litter
Overall this litter was better than the store-brand ones that I sometimes rely on, but not nearly as good as some of the litters I can get in a pet store. I found that it clumped, but most litter does that anyway? It did get a bit sticky in the... +
Overall this litter was better than the store-brand ones that I sometimes rely on, but not nearly as good as some of the litters I can get in a pet store.
I found that it clumped, but most litter does that anyway? It did get a bit sticky in the corners however, which is especially a problem in the summer when there is so much humidity in the air. But I did appreciate that it didn't have a SUPER strong fragrance as I'm allergic to overly scented items and one of my cats sneezes whenever a scented litter is in the box.
I won't be replacing my regular brand with this, but in a pinch I'd use it again.
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Know Cosmetics No Bleeding Lips Secret Lipliner
I'm of the generation that doesn't use lipliner regularly but I really SHOULD! I use lots of bold colours and should really start. This lipliner acts as a slightly waxy barrier to keep your pout from traveling and is a great makeup bag accessory for... +
I'm of the generation that doesn't use lipliner regularly but I really SHOULD! I use lots of bold colours and should really start. This lipliner acts as a slightly waxy barrier to keep your pout from traveling and is a great makeup bag accessory for any chick with dramatic lips -
Skinny Cow Salted Caramel Greek Frozen Yogourt
Full dusclosure, I'm lactose intolerant! That said, I had a third of the var and decided that it was delicious but deadly fir me. I like that it's fat free but doesn't taste fat free, I will definitely recommend this to friends for a summer treat.
Full dusclosure, I'm lactose intolerant! That said, I had a third of the var and decided that it was delicious but deadly fir me. I like that it's fat free but doesn't taste fat free, I will definitely recommend this to friends for a summer treat. -
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