Emavilla
Member Since: March 30, 2016Reviews
PowerBar Plant Protein Cashew, Salted Caramel and Dark Chocolate
I received this product to try for free in exchange for my honest review. Of the two flavours offered this was my favourite. It has a nice chewy and crispy texture that blends sweet and salty well. The flavour is very butterscotchy with a nuttiness... +
I received this product to try for free in exchange for my honest review. Of the two flavours offered this was my favourite. It has a nice chewy and crispy texture that blends sweet and salty well. The flavour is very butterscotchy with a nuttiness that is delicious together. I didn’t find there was any weird aftertaste with this bar. The nutritional value is pretty good as well. It’s not too high in carbs which I appreciate since I eat low carb normally. I do wish there were a few more cashews but overall I’d recommend it as a quick, on the go bar. If you like trail mix and caramel you will enjoy this. #gotitfree -
NYC Matte Me Crazy Top Coat
I paint my nails often and love a good matte look. This is my go to matte top coat for a couple of reasons. First of all, it is very easy to apply - a few quick swipes and you're done. It dries down pretty fast which is nice because a matte topcoat... +
I paint my nails often and love a good matte look. This is my go to matte top coat for a couple of reasons. First of all, it is very easy to apply - a few quick swipes and you're done. It dries down pretty fast which is nice because a matte topcoat shows smudges and imprints more than a shinny one. It has a nice satin/matte finish that feels soft to the touch It doesn't dry out in the bottle quickly so it will last sitting in your drawer for a while. A big con though is, like most matte topcoats, it chips really fast. I usually get maybe 2 days before it needs a touch up because I wash my hands often. For the price though (so inexpensive!) I'll continue to buy it and recommend it. -
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks
This lotion isn't bad but not the best thing ever for stretch marks. It smells amazing (like cocoa obviously) and isn't too expensive at most drugstores (I bought mine at walmart for under $6) for the amount you get. While it does moisturize well... +
This lotion isn't bad but not the best thing ever for stretch marks. It smells amazing (like cocoa obviously) and isn't too expensive at most drugstores (I bought mine at walmart for under $6) for the amount you get. While it does moisturize well, it doesn't do too much to fade stretch marks which is the point. I know a lot of people swear by this brand but I just wasn't overly impressed. Maybe if you use it religiously for months and months you'll have better results but I wasn't blown away enough to repurchase. -
Revlon ColorStay Makeup - Combination/Oily Skin
I have combination, dehydrated and acne prone skin. It is oilier in the summer and drier in the winter and I do have some post acne scarring. Finding a good foundation is difficult but this one surprised me. The colour range is pretty good and leans... +
I have combination, dehydrated and acne prone skin. It is oilier in the summer and drier in the winter and I do have some post acne scarring. Finding a good foundation is difficult but this one surprised me. The colour range is pretty good and leans towards neutral cool shades which is nice. I’ve found most drugstore foundations oxidize and end up very orange but this doesn’t do either. It is the higher end of medium coverage but can be built up to full. I do find it needs a setting powder though but doesn’t make my skin oilier looking at all even without it. I would say this is a demi-matte finish but with powder is matte. I’ve worn it for long hours and it looks almost as good as when I first put it on. It also never looks cakey or settles badly into creases/fine lines. And it even has an SPF of 15 which is nice. It’s a little pricey for a drugstore foundation but a it lasts a few months at least so I can deal with that. I definitely recommend trying it. They also have a version for normal to dry skin. -
CND CREATIVE PLAY Top Coat
I #gotitfree to try in exchange for my honest review. Out of the whole line (polish and base coat) this was my favourite. The formula isn’t too thick or thin and the brush ensures an even coat. It isn’t a quick dry polish which is a con but it... +
I #gotitfree to try in exchange for my honest review. Out of the whole line (polish and base coat) this was my favourite. The formula isn’t too thick or thin and the brush ensures an even coat. It isn’t a quick dry polish which is a con but it works well with my drying drops so that’s fine. It adds a really nice smooth and shiny layer to your nail which helped my non CND brand polishes (Sally Hansen, Sinful Colors) last a few days longer compared to no top coat. However, when used with the Creative Play Royalista shade, it chipped after the first day. It’s not a super long lasting top coat but is better than other ones I’ve tried and does add a nice finish to your nail. I’d consider buying it in the future. -
CND CREATIVE PLAY Base Coat
I tried the CND CP base coat and I #gotitfree in exchange for my honest review. I used it multiple times with different brands of polish including their Creative Play Royalista shade. I also tried it with the matching top coat as well as my usual... +
I tried the CND CP base coat and I #gotitfree in exchange for my honest review. I used it multiple times with different brands of polish including their Creative Play Royalista shade. I also tried it with the matching top coat as well as my usual one. As far as base coats go this one isn’t bad. It goes on smooth and dries in a couple of minutes leaving a SLIGHTLY tacky finish. When used with the CND CP system I didn’t find it helped the polish last longer but it was a little better with other brands (Sally Hansen, Sinful colors, Essie). I use a lot of dark colours and they didn’t stain my nails at all with this on. So as a protective base I would say this is good but if you want one that will help your polish last longer this isn’t for you. -
CND CREATIVE PLAY Nail Lacquer
I’ve tried the colour Royalista and #gotitfree in exchange for my honest review. The colour itself is a really nice vivid royal blue. It goes on smooth and evenly but I found I needed 2 coats, especially if they were thin, to make the colour fully... +
I’ve tried the colour Royalista and #gotitfree in exchange for my honest review. The colour itself is a really nice vivid royal blue. It goes on smooth and evenly but I found I needed 2 coats, especially if they were thin, to make the colour fully opaque. The brush is a great shape and makes it easy to cover your whole nail evenly. It dried pretty quick, but not as fast as other quick dry polishes I’ve used. My biggest issue is that the polish chips really fast. I put it on and the next day it began chipping. I didn’t have my hands in water more than the few times I washed them and I did use the whole system (base and top coat) so I was disappointed in that. I also tried using this with my preferred base and top coat and still had similar results. Because of this I would probably not buy it. -
Premier Protein Vanilla Shake
I #gotitfree from chickadvisor for their #trypremierprotein campaign and I’m glad I did! I have bought a lot of different protein shakes, both powder and liquid, and this is one of the best tasting premade ones I’ve had. It’s creamy, smooth... +
I #gotitfree from chickadvisor for their #trypremierprotein campaign and I’m glad I did! I have bought a lot of different protein shakes, both powder and liquid, and this is one of the best tasting premade ones I’ve had. It’s creamy, smooth, and not overly sweet. Taste wise, it’s like a vanilla milkshake with no strong chalky aftertaste and has the thickness/ creaminess of whipping cream. It’s satiating from its 30 grams of protein but also low in sugar so it’s great with my low carb/ keto lifestyle or for anyone counting macros. I love it in my cold coffee and it’s definitely my favourite flavour to drink on its own! They are a bit pricey but I’ll definitely buy them again. -
Premier Protein Chocolate Shake
I received this free to try from chickadvisor and I’m glad I did! I have tried a lot of different protein shakes, both powder and liquid, and this is one of the best tasting ones I’ve had. It’s creamy, smooth, and not overly sweet. It... +
I received this free to try from chickadvisor and I’m glad I did! I have tried a lot of different protein shakes, both powder and liquid, and this is one of the best tasting ones I’ve had. It’s creamy, smooth, and not overly sweet. It doesn’t have a strong chalky taste like a lot of premade protein drinks do. It reminds me of regular chocolate milk both taste wise as well as texturally. It’s satiating from its 30 grams of protein but also low in sugar so it’s great with my low carb/ keto lifestyle. I love it in my cold coffee! They are a bit pricey but I’ll definitely buy them again. -
Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash
I've tried a few different body washes from Dove and this is one I would probably repurchase. It's moisturing enough that my skin doesn't feel tight or dry after showering but not overly moisturing that I feel greasy or like there's a film on my... +
I've tried a few different body washes from Dove and this is one I would probably repurchase. It's moisturing enough that my skin doesn't feel tight or dry after showering but not overly moisturing that I feel greasy or like there's a film on my skin after rinsing. The smell is pleasant, like a typical shampoo-type scent, and is not too strong/ lingering. It has a creamy texture as opposed to gel and lathers nicely. A bottle lasts a while as well. I like this formula WAY more than their foam wash which I find too drying! I recommend this if you want a good everyday, no frills, moisturing body wash. -
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