ems001
Member Since: December 23, 2009Reviews
Aveda Academy
I've been here a few times when I just needed a trim or wanted a cheaper cut. Since they are students, it is cheaper, and although my hair cutting experience was usually good, I got highlights last year and they were not the color that I asked for... +
I've been here a few times when I just needed a trim or wanted a cheaper cut.
Since they are students, it is cheaper, and although my hair cutting experience was usually good, I got highlights last year and they were not the color that I asked for. They ended up being really blonde (I have brown hair, and asked for a more caramel color/brown, not blonde at all).
The ambiance is nice, they do a quick hand massage before and a makeup touch-up after (which I don't always go for).
Also, important to remember, they are students, although some have lots of experience, some are much newer and nervous, so it is best to not ask for a drastic change, because you might not get what you hope for.
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Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter
One of my absolute fave lipsticks. I have them in 3 shades, sugar plum, candy apple and sugar frosting and I wear one of them at least every second day. Sometimes I wear them on their own, or I layer them with lip gloss and lip balm or with each... +
One of my absolute fave lipsticks. I have them in 3 shades, sugar plum, candy apple and sugar frosting and I wear one of them at least every second day. Sometimes I wear them on their own, or I layer them with lip gloss and lip balm or with each other.
If you wait for a sale at Shoppers or Rexall, they end up being around $7 or so, which is the cheapest I found and I find that's a good price. They last quite a while.
The thing that makes this lipstick stand out is that is it moisturizing and not as intense as other lipsticks, so it is good for beginners. They do bleed a bit, so it is good to use them with a lip liner.
I am waiting for another sale to get some more colors.
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Hard Candy Eye Duo
This is a great eyeshadow for the price and for a drugstore item . I have the one duo named Peace - dark bronzey color, and a light champagne/white color. It is not as buttery as the wet and wild eyeshadow, but it does go on easily and stays on... +
This is a great eyeshadow for the price and for a drugstore item . I have the one duo named Peace - dark bronzey color, and a light champagne/white color.
It is not as buttery as the wet and wild eyeshadow, but it does go on easily and stays on for a long time. It is also quite pigmented and although I use the lighter color quite often, I barely made a dent in it. Although they do not have that many options - only about 6 duos I think, I would consider buying this again.
I am also quite a fan of other Hard Candy items - good quality for the price.
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EcoTools Bamboo Bronzer Brush
This is nice brush to apply bronzer. It is very thick and dense, so you just need to slightly brush it on, after your swirled it on the bronzer. I also like it because it is fairly cheap (under $10 I think) and I have had it for more than a year... +
This is nice brush to apply bronzer. It is very thick and dense, so you just need to slightly brush it on, after your swirled it on the bronzer.
I also like it because it is fairly cheap (under $10 I think) and I have had it for more than a year and I see no damage yet. There's no hairs coming out when you wash, like with some other brushed I owned.
Washing it does take awhile because it is so thick, so you have to shampoo and rinse a few times to get the makeup out.
I am a big fan of ecotools brushes, I have quite a few and use them daily.
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Pond's Dry Skin Cream
This is pretty good lotion for the price that it is. I often get them from shopper's on sale, or when they bundle two containers for the price of one. I like also that the container is big, so I don't run as out as fast as those little 50ml... +
This is pretty good lotion for the price that it is. I often get them from shopper's on sale, or when they bundle two containers for the price of one.
I like also that the container is big, so I don't run as out as fast as those little 50ml containers.
In terms of quality, this lotion is pretty good, it doesn't do anything amazing for my skin, but it does keep it moisturized and since it is so cheap, sometimes I used it as a makeup remover to add more moisture to my skin.
If you haven't tried it, I would suggest try it, you really can't lose.
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Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque
I got this mask because everyone seems to rave about ti for awhile, so I figured I would try it. I gave it a few runs, and while it did seems to make my skin more smooth and my pores a bit smaller, there wasn't much else to it. I did not see a... +
I got this mask because everyone seems to rave about ti for awhile, so I figured I would try it.
I gave it a few runs, and while it did seems to make my skin more smooth and my pores a bit smaller, there wasn't much else to it. I did not see a crazy difference before and after.
I don't have an acne problem, so maybe it is better for people with acne, but I do get the odd blemish and it didn't do much for that. Also it really dries out the skin, due to the clay, so if you have dry skin like me, it will make it drier for a bit. I had to apply extra lotion after I used it.
The price is pretty good, so I would give it a try, since you are not losing that much if it does not work.
Again, it is not a bad product, but it wasn't amazing for me.
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Too Faced La Creme Color Drenched Lip Cream
I bought a Too Faced kit from Sephora and it had this lipstick in it. I am not a big lipstick person, but I do like to wear them once in a while. I like how easy it glided on and it was a bit moisturizing. Lasted about the same as other... +
I bought a Too Faced kit from Sephora and it had this lipstick in it.
I am not a big lipstick person, but I do like to wear them once in a while. I like how easy it glided on and it was a bit moisturizing. Lasted about the same as other lipsticks, a few hours, if you don't eat or drink a lot.
Nothing bad to say really, but it isn't anything special either.
I would probably buy other colors if they were a bit cheaper, or if I can get them in a kit, which will be better priced.
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MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
Love this powder foundation. I usually apply it a little bit over my tinted moisturizer in the areas that I need. It covers well and doesn't look too powdery once applied on the face. It also seems to last a long time, compared to other powders I... +
Love this powder foundation. I usually apply it a little bit over my tinted moisturizer in the areas that I need.
It covers well and doesn't look too powdery once applied on the face. It also seems to last a long time, compared to other powders I have used.
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Aquolina Pink Sugar Perfume
This perfume was very "in" and trendy a little while back, I think it still is but not to the same extent. Saying that, I really like it, it very pretty and girly scent (very sweet), it smells like cotton candy and vanilla - and to some that may be... +
This perfume was very "in" and trendy a little while back, I think it still is but not to the same extent.
Saying that, I really like it, it very pretty and girly scent (very sweet), it smells like cotton candy and vanilla - and to some that may be sickening.
I was wearing it all the time for a long while, but now I have a put it aside and just use it here and there.
I think it can get to be too much and I think the older I get, the less appealing it is for (I am in my mid 20s). People really do notice you for it, since it is soo sweet.
I think I'll finish this bottle, but I am not sure if I will rebuy, I think I have outgrown it.
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sephora mini nail polish
This review is the Sephora mini polishes - they usually come in the Sephora Favorites sets, or other sets, but you can sometimes find them on their own. I love those little nail polishes. While they are small, they do last and come in a variety... +
This review is the Sephora mini polishes - they usually come in the Sephora Favorites sets, or other sets, but you can sometimes find them on their own.
I love those little nail polishes. While they are small, they do last and come in a variety of colors. I love how they put them in the sets, so you get to try a variety of them - without spending a lot of money and also without having big bottles that take up space.
Colors are nice and also they last. Last time I went to Sephora I found them on sale for $1 each. Great price!!!
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