Emavilla
Member Since: March 30, 2016Reviews
Secret Fresh Invisible Spray Glam Grapefruit Antiperspirant and Deodorant
I love to use spray deodorants and have tried a few different kinds but Secret's Fresh Invisable spray might be my new favourite. The first thing I noticed was the packaging. Unlike other spray deodorants, the cap is a twist style and not one with a... +
I love to use spray deodorants and have tried a few different kinds but Secret's Fresh Invisable spray might be my new favourite. The first thing I noticed was the packaging. Unlike other spray deodorants, the cap is a twist style and not one with a separate lid piece. This makes using the product very convenient especially if you take it on the go because you won't lose anything. You don't have to press down really hard to get a good flow. It locks securely (has an arrow to show which way to lock it with the word "lock" written clearly) and it doesn't clog or leak like other sprays I've tried.
The product itself claims to last for 48 hours but I have to worn it that long. It does however last through the day even when sweating or working out and prevents any kind of odour really well. The scent is really perfumey and floral, not very citrusy which I had expected it to be; think of axe body spray/ men's cologne. It is really strong at first which some people, especially those sensitive to scents, may not like. My whole room smells like it when I first spray it on and I actually have to move from the area I put it on in because the scent/ powder cloud can be a bit overwhelming. This strong scent dissipates quickly though and what's left is pleasant. It also doesn't make my clothes smell too much like deodorant which other brands do.
Being an invisible spray, it claims to dry quickly and not leave white marks on clothes. I think this is pretty much true. It dries instantly and I wear a lot of black and I haven't had any issues with white marks. In fact, I've tried spraying it on my hand and instantly pressing my clothes/ spraying it on my clothes directly and any residue was barely noticeable.
The spray itself dries in seconds and leaves a soft powdery/ cornstarch- like feeling on the skin initially which does lessen once it absorbs a bit. I like this because I feel like it's really helping to dry any sweat that might develop and keep me dry throughout the day. It also doesn't ball up or clump through the day once it mixes with moisture which some dry sprays do. I do recommend shaking the can really well or it will leave a slight powdery white finish on your skin. Also, make sure not to hold it too close or it will spray on your skin wet as opposed to dry. Other than that, I highly recommend this!
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GLISS Extra Volume Conditioner
I got this product for free to test out in exchange for my honest review. #GotItFree #Got2bgliss Out of all the products I received from chickadvisor I think this might be my least favorite. It's not that it is a bad conditioner, it just doesn't... +
I got this product for free to test out in exchange for my honest review. #GotItFree #Got2bgliss
Out of all the products I received from chickadvisor I think this might be my least favorite. It's not that it is a bad conditioner, it just doesn't do what it should. I have straight, limp, fine hair that is oily but has dry ends. When I buy a conditioner I want something that won't add oiliness to my hair but will moisturize the ends. I never apply it to my roots because it always just weighs down my hair. This conditioner was average for me. It did not add any volume to my hair Or moisturizer my ends like I wanted. I found my hair got oilier/ stringy quicker than normal which Is usually the day after washing. It does smell nice and did not cause any hair fall out but it just didn't do what I had hoped it would. It's a miss for me.
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GLISS Extra Volume Shampoo
I got this free to test out in exchange for my honest review. #gotitfree #got2bgliss I have long, straight, limp hair so I volumizing shampoo really appeal to me. I was hoping that this would do something but like all other volumizing shampoos... +
I got this free to test out in exchange for my honest review. #gotitfree #got2bgliss
I have long, straight, limp hair so I volumizing shampoo really appeal to me. I was hoping that this would do something but like all other volumizing shampoos I've tried it really doesn't do much. My hair had a little bit more volume but not as much as I hoped. However, the shampoo did a good job at cleaning my hair, smelled really nice, and made it shiny and soft. I didn't find that I need a lot to get a good lather or had a ton of hair fallout. But, judging on this being a volumizing shampoo I wouldn't recommend. If you just want an all purpose shampoo that adds a tiny bit of volume then give it a shot.
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GLISS Extra Volume Lift-Up Spray
I have fine, limp, straight hair and I am always looking for a root spray or lift spray that will give me volume so when I was given the opportunity to try this for free I was so excited. This product did not disappoint! It added so much volume to... +
I have fine, limp, straight hair and I am always looking for a root spray or lift spray that will give me volume so when I was given the opportunity to try this for free I was so excited. This product did not disappoint! It added so much volume to my hair that I was shocked. I applied it on damp hair and dry hair but found that it really is made for wet hair. I tried letting my hair air dry and blow dry as well and but you do need to add heat to activate it. The issue I had with the spray was that I wasn't sure how much to put in. At first I put way too much which added a heaviness to my hair but once I figure out how much to use I fell in love with this. The best part was that I could blow dry my hair at night and wake up with the same amount of volume. In fact it lasted two days which is unheard of with my hair. Even my mom noticed how much volume it had. I wish that this was a continuous spray nozzle because I feel like it would be a little bit easier to apply at certain angles and I wouldn't waste as much of the product but I didn't find that it's clogged or anything like that. I would 100% recommend this if you have a limp hair and you want to add volume to it fast.
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got2b Volumaniac Bodifying Hairspray
I received this product to try for free exchange for my honest review. I didn't expect too much from this hairspray as I find that most sprays tend to do roughly the same thing on my fine, straight hair. This hairspray didn't blow me away but it... +
I received this product to try for free exchange for my honest review. I didn't expect too much from this hairspray as I find that most sprays tend to do roughly the same thing on my fine, straight hair. This hairspray didn't blow me away but it also wasn't the worst one I've used. It held as well as I expected. After a couple of hours my curls fell a little bit but that normally happens. It did add volume initially but that dissipated after a couple of hours. I like that, for a volumizing hairspray, it didn't make my hair feel like it had a lot of product in it and I could brush through it without getting tangled. The packaging and nozzle are nice and comes out in an even flow without getting clogged. It has a pretty strong scent which I didn't mind but if you're not a fan of that you might want to try something else. If you are looking for a hairspray that will hold pretty well and had a bit of volume without being crazy over-the-top try this. It also held up ok in humidity but not as great as Tre semme's climate control which is my holy grail hairspray.
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got2b Volumaniac Bodifying Mousse
I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review. #gotitfree #got2bgliss I was really excited to try this mousse when I got it because I have fine, straight, limp hair that always needs help when it comes to volume. I have tried... +
I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review. #gotitfree #got2bgliss
I was really excited to try this mousse when I got it because I have fine, straight, limp hair that always needs help when it comes to volume. I have tried other volumizing mousses and I usually have pretty good results with them so I was curious how this would stack up. It did a good job of adding volume to my hair and a little bit of it goes along way. I used a large egg sized amount for my whole head which I found was more than enough. I worked it through my damp hair and blowdried it with a regular flat brush and it did give me quite a bit of volume. The one negative I found was that it made my hair stringy and had that wax feel to it after a couple of hours. If you use too much of this product it will wear your hair down and you will feel the product, especially if you wear your hair straight. However, I think this would be really nice if you plan on curling your hair or putting it up where you would like more volume. Overall, I think I would buy this product again for the right price.
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Febreze Extra Strength Fabric Refresher
If you're familiar with Febreze products then you know that they're pretty great at combating odour. Febreze Fabric Refresher is no exception. Just spray onto clothing and you can smell the difference pretty quickly. The nozzle sprays a nice even... +
If you're familiar with Febreze products then you know that they're pretty great at combating odour. Febreze Fabric Refresher is no exception. Just spray onto clothing and you can smell the difference pretty quickly. The nozzle sprays a nice even mist. I tried it on multiple items such as a jacket and running shoes (both worn multiple times), my comforter, and my car seats. I found it did an equal job on each piece. The shoes needed 2 applications though as oppose to just one like the others but they smelled refreshed after for sure. Fabrics do take a little bit of time to dry though when sprayed. I found around 5-10 minutes depending on how much I sprayed.
The scent of this bottle is light, fresh, and clean. Think of a perfumey spring rain and clean laundry scent. It does seem to absorb smells and "lift" them out of fabrics instead of just masking them but the fresh scent dissipates quickly (about 20 minutes on the sheets) with just one coat. However, it does take out the crummy odour of your fabrics even if it doesn't stay smelling like the product. Thats why I took off part of a star. I definitely recommend this though because you don't need a lot for it to work (and it does work) so a bottle should last a while. Another great Febreze product!
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Revlon Mega Multiplier™ Mascara
Disclaimer: I received this for free to test out in exchange for my honest review I think this mascara is average but for something called "MEGA MULTIPLIER" it did not live up to the name. It does add a bit of volume from the lash fibres included... +
Disclaimer: I received this for free to test out in exchange for my honest review
I think this mascara is average but for something called "MEGA MULTIPLIER" it did not live up to the name. It does add a bit of volume from the lash fibres included but not as much as I expected. The blackened brown shade is pretty and shows up closer to black on my lashes. I like the shape of the wand because it's not too thick like most volumizing brushes, isn't curved, and tapers off towards the tip which makes it very easy to apply including on my lower lashes. However, it doesn't separate my top ones as much as I like and can get a little clumpy if you apply more than one coat. I have oily lids and this doesn't smudge throughout the day or bleed under my water line. It washes off pretty easily but you do need to work it a bit. It's not a bad mascara but it's not as volumizing as my L'Oreal Voluminous Original (HG mascara). I would buy this for the wand but not the mascara.
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Make Up For Ever Water Blend Face & Body Foundation
I was lucky enough to be chosen to participate in Makeup Forever's #waterblendchallenge. I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review. First of all, I have combo/oily skin that is prone to breakouts and I prefer a full... +
I was lucky enough to be chosen to participate in Makeup Forever's #waterblendchallenge. I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review.
First of all, I have combo/oily skin that is prone to breakouts and I prefer a full coverage, matte foundation. This is NOT that. I definitely had to apply multiple layers (3), add concealer, and set it with a setting powder. I also tried it with both a wet and dry beauty blender, as well as a brush. I found it covers much better with the brush if applied in a pressed/ dabbing motion. The beauty blender soaks it all up because it’s so watery in consistency.
Pros: Lightweight and hydrating feel, dries down quickly, holds up throughout the day even when sweating, didn’t break me out or highlight pores, blends evenly, pump applicator.
Cons: VERY sheer (even less coverage than most BB creams IMO), makeup separates in the bottle and you really need to shake it up to blend it, strong perfume/ chalky clay-like scent, claims to be transfer proof but wasn’t totally especially after sweating or with oily skin, t-zone got shinny quickly, SLIGHTLY oxidized but to be fair I picked the wrong shade to begin with, Y colour shade was a bit orangey.
Overall opinion: I'm on the fence. This would be good if you have blemish/scar free skin that isn’t too oily and you just want a VERY light coverage foundation to add a touch of evenness. I could see this being an ok foundation for the hot summer months when you don’t feel like wearing a heavy face of makeup but don't want to go bare either. It would be like adding a subtle tint to your skin. However, for the price tag and the coverage, I can’t see myself repurchasing it.
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Makeup Forever Black Ellipse Sponge
I'm right in the middle when it comes to liking this. I tried it wet and dry, and with powder and liquid, and it's ok but not that great. When wet, it absorb a lot of my Makeup Forever Water Blend foundation but not as much when dry. It is pretty... +
I'm right in the middle when it comes to liking this. I tried it wet and dry, and with powder and liquid, and it's ok but not that great. When wet, it absorb a lot of my Makeup Forever Water Blend foundation but not as much when dry. It is pretty dense and doesn't expand a lot when wet which I actually don't mind. I like the shape because I'm able to bend the tip to really contour to certain areas on my face (undereye, nose). I use the round sides to blend my under eye concealer and it works well. It can stick a bit to the skin when pressing though. The flat surface really allows me to press my powder in and I use it mostly with loose setting powder to bake my face. I got this free from makeup forever so I'll use it but I don't think I'd buy one on my own for $15 -
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