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Member Since: December 7, 2009Reviews
L'Oreal Professionnel Intense Repair Masque
I have dry hair that requires extra attention to hydrate it and make it look soft and smooth. I was delighted to have the opportunity to try this product through the Review Club. My hair will get so dry at times that if I rub it between my fingers... +
I have dry hair that requires extra attention to hydrate it and make it look soft and smooth. I was delighted to have the opportunity to try this product through the Review Club. My hair will get so dry at times that if I rub it between my fingers it will "crunch". I used this masque in combination with the corresponding shampoo. The masque is rich and creamy in texture and has a pleasant tropical scent. I would have preferred to have this masque treatment in a tube rather than a tub as it would have improved the ease of application.
This masque was to be applied after shampooing to towel-dried hair as per the instructions. However, I just squeezed as much water out of my hair as possible while in the shower and it worked well for me. The masque was easily absorbed into my damp hair. I was actually able to run my hand through my shoulder length hair with the masque on, it had great detangling abilities! I can't do that with most conditioners I use. My hair felt soft, lightweight and silky with the masque on. After a couple minutes I rinsed my hair. The masque rinsed out easily, leaving no residue behind. Compared to other deep conditioning products I have used, I prefer this product for the silky smooth feeling it leaves on my hair and its detangling ability. It is superior in these regards.
This product worked well in combination with the L'Oreal Professionnel Intense Repair Shampoo. My hair was left softer and smoother to the touch. My hair was also more hydrated and the dryness disappeared. Overall I would recommend this product to anyone needing intensive conditioning due to dry hair. It is pricey but a very good quality masque that yields excellent results.
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L'Oreal Professionnel Intense Repair Shampoo
I really enjoyed using this shampoo! It had a pleasant tropical scent. The consistency of the shampoo was perfect. Not too thick or too thin. It felt silky in texture. As soon as I applied the shampoo to my wet hair my hair felt instantly... +
I really enjoyed using this shampoo! It had a pleasant tropical scent. The consistency of the shampoo was perfect. Not too thick or too thin. It felt silky in texture. As soon as I applied the shampoo to my wet hair my hair felt instantly silkier. I loved how well the shampoo lathered. It lathered with minimal effort. I have tried other intensive repair products that do not lather well which I don't care for. I like a shampoo that lathers well and rinses out well leaving no residue which this shampoo did beautifully.
I used this product everyday in place of my regular shampoo and was pleased that this intensive repair shampoo did not leave my hair oily or greasy feeling like other similar brands I have tried. I was impressed that daily use was not a problem.
I have very dry hair to the point that if I rub it between my fingers it will "crunch". After using this shampoo and corresponding conditioner my hair was hydrated, soft and smooth to the touch. The dryness was gone. My hair looked healthier. I did notice that my hair seemed more voluminous and "poufy" at times which I didn't care for as I have frizzy hair to begin with. Overall however, I loved this shampoo and would continue to use it to combat the dryness in my hair. I love the results and would recommend this product to anyone needing a deep hydrating shampoo. It was a joy to use!
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Febreze NOTICEables Dual Scented Pluggable Air Freshener in Morning Walk & Cleansing Rain
I tested the Febreze NOTICEables scented oil warmer in the Morning Walk & Cleansing Rain fragrance. I used this warmer in my bedroom. The instructions for use were easy to understand and follow. I liked the plug feature in that it will rotate to... +
I tested the Febreze NOTICEables scented oil warmer in the Morning Walk & Cleansing Rain fragrance. I used this warmer in my bedroom. The instructions for use were easy to understand and follow. I liked the plug feature in that it will rotate to accommodate various outlets.
The unit alternates between the two scents about every 30 minutes or so. There is a green light on top of the unit to indicate which fragrance is being released.
The two scents complemented each other. I would describe the scents as fresh, clean and airy. They are pleasant and non-irritating. I did find it difficult to distinguish one scent from the other. The only way I knew which scent was being released was by which side the green light was on.
I liked that I could control the intensity of the fragrance by the switch at the back of the unit. There are two settings-low and high. On the high setting the fragrance was not overpowering. I did have difficulty getting my fingers behind the unit while it was plugged in to change the intensity setting. It would be easier if these controls were on the front of the unit.
I found the unit to be rather big and bulky. Even though the unit only took up one outlet, I could not always use the second outlet for something else-it depended on the size and shape of the plug I wanted to insert in the second outlet.
In terms of odor elimination it worked well. I could smell the warmer at work every time I walked into my bedroom. It was like a breath of fresh air! The warmer heats up quickly to release its scent and I did notice that the unit was warm to the touch when it was left plugged in continuously. It did not get as warm as other similar products I have tried that are almost hot to the touch. I felt safer and more comfortable about using the Febreze product.
Overall, I would recommend this product to others for its ease of use and pleasant and long lasting fragrance. (The packaging indicates that the warmer will emit fragrance for more than 30 days!).
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Febreze NOTICEables Dual Scented Pluggable Air Freshener Lavender Comfort & Gentle Vanilla
I tested the Febreze NOTICEables scented oil warmer in the Lavender Comfort & Gentle Vanilla fragrance. The instructions for use were easy to understand and follow. I like the plug feature in that it will rotate to accommodate various outlets... +
I tested the Febreze NOTICEables scented oil warmer in the Lavender Comfort & Gentle Vanilla fragrance. The instructions for use were easy to understand and follow. I like the plug feature in that it will rotate to accommodate various outlets.
The unit alternates between the lavender and vanilla scent. There is a green light on top of the unit to indicate which fragrance is being released. The light also served as a bit of a night light when I used it in my bathroom.
The lavender and vanilla scents complement each other but I found it difficult to distinguish one scent from the other. The only way I knew which scent was being released was by which side the green light was on. The scent was pleasant-sweet and floral and non-irritating to any member of my family.
I liked that I could control the intensity of the fragrance by the switch at the back of the unit. There are two settings-low and high. I did have difficulty getting my fingers behind the unit while it was plugged in to change the intensity setting. It would be easier if these controls were on the front of the unit.
I found the unit to be rather big and bulky. Even though the unit only took up one outlet, I could not always use the second outlet for something else-it depended on the size and shape of the plug I wanted to insert in the second outlet.
In terms of odor elimination it worked well. It keep my bathroom smelling nice and every time I walked by the open door I could smell the warmer at work. The scent is not overpowering even on the high setting.
This warmer is comparable to others warmers on the market. I would rate it on par with other products I have tried.
Overall, I would recommend this product to others for its ease of use and pleasant fragrance that it will emit for more than 30 days as the packaging indicates.
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Maybelline New York The Falsies Volum' Express Mascara
I LOVE this mascara! It gave my lashes instant volume and length. I look for mascaras that provide thick, full, voluminous lashes and this product certainly met my expectations. I love how full my lashes looked with only one sweep of the wand. ... +
I LOVE this mascara! It gave my lashes instant volume and length. I look for mascaras that provide thick, full, voluminous lashes and this product certainly met my expectations. I love how full my lashes looked with only one sweep of the wand.
The mascara brush is termed a “spoon brush” which means that it is curved. This allowed the mascara to be easily applied to all lashes including the hard to reach lashes. The wand is flexible and although my personal preference is to have a stiff brush, I was able to easily apply the mascara without difficulty. I did notice that the mascara was slightly clumpy but no more so than any other mascara I have tried. I still found the mascara effective despite the slight clumpiness.
The mascara lasted all day and looked just as good at the end of the day as it did in the beginning. I experienced no flaking of the product throughout the day. The mascara is washable and I could easily remove it with soap and water. Overall, I would definitely recommend this product to others and I would purchase it in the future. In fact, it has quickly become my new favorite mascara.
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Marcelle New-Age Anti-Wrinkle Make-Up
I tested the Marcelle New-Age Anti-Wrinkle foundation for 1 week.. The colour I selected was ivory (I usually wear Cover Girl foundation in ivory). The colour was a good match for my skin tone; my sister actually commented on how well it matched... +
I tested the Marcelle New-Age Anti-Wrinkle foundation for 1 week.. The colour I selected was ivory (I usually wear Cover Girl foundation in ivory). The colour was a good match for my skin tone; my sister actually commented on how well it matched my skin. The product was easy to dispense from the pump bottle, was light in texture and absorbed quickly into the skin making application very easy.
The first day I used it I did notice some irritation over some blemishes that I had applied benzoyl peroxide to prior to applying the foundation. It was a burning sensation that lasted for maybe 30mins. and then disappeared. I have never had this sensation using another foundation. I stopped using the benzoyl peroxide prior to applying the foundation and noticed no further problems with a burning sensation so I attribute the irritation to some reaction between the benzoyl peroxide and some ingredient in the foundation. Other than this issue which was easily solved, I really liked this foundation.
In the days I used it I noticed that the rough texture to my skin was gone and my skin felt soft and smooth almost as if I had used an exfoliating product. I was very impressed with this aspect of the product. The foundation provided light to medium coverage and did not cover all of my blemishes and acne scars to the degree I would have liked. The product did even out my overall skin tone. I have oily skin and this product did not increase the oiliness of my skin and it did not cause further blemishes.
As for the anti-aging aspect of the product it is difficult to determine this quality of the product as I used it for such a short time. Overall, I was impressed and pleased with this product and would continue to use it especially for the feeling of smoothness and softness it left on my face.
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Paula's Choice Soft Cream Concealer
I purchased a sample of this product and am generally pleased with it. It has a soft silky-like texture, goes on creamy and does hide minor imperfections and lightens under eye circles. I do have scarring from acne on my face and would like more... +
I purchased a sample of this product and am generally pleased with it. It has a soft silky-like texture, goes on creamy and does hide minor imperfections and lightens under eye circles. I do have scarring from acne on my face and would like more coverage than this product offers. It does lighten up the under eye area quite nicely. I purchasd this concealer in the lightest shade available as I have fair skin but found this shade to be too light. I have found that with Paula's Choice products such as concealers and foundations that I have to get a shade darker than I might usually get to match my skin tone. Overall, a very good product. -
Avon Clearskin Immediate Response Spot Treatment
I have found this product to be ineffective for my skin. It does contain salicylic acid which is used in acne treatments but my problem with this product is that it peels off the skin before it can effectively work. The product is usually put on... +
I have found this product to be ineffective for my skin. It does contain salicylic acid which is used in acne treatments but my problem with this product is that it peels off the skin before it can effectively work. The product is usually put on at night and worn overnight. It doesn't take much to cause this product to peel off, even yawning will loosen the product. This product would be better if it were in a cream form rather than a gel form as it may stay on the skin better. Overall, I would not recommend this product as a blemish spot treatment. -
AVON Glazewear Liquid Lip Colour
I purchased this Avon glazewear lipgloss in the color mirage (I also have many other colors as I love lip gloss). This product is inexpensive when it comes on sale ($2.99) otherwise I think it is usually $7.99. The quality is OK but I do find the... +
I purchased this Avon glazewear lipgloss in the color mirage (I also have many other colors as I love lip gloss). This product is inexpensive when it comes on sale ($2.99) otherwise I think it is usually $7.99. The quality is OK but I do find the product to be somewhat sticky and feels tacky on the lips but not to the point of feeling uncomfortable when wearing it. I like the variety of shades available from glazewear-they range from a more full coverage to a sheer coverage. Mirage is a light beige color with shimmer that won't really add any color to your lips only enhance your natural lip color. The sparkle adds a nice touch and this product can be worn alone or over lipstick. -
Gabriel Cosmetics Fango Sea Mud Mask
This is my favorite mask! I received a sample of this product from the Gabriel Cosmetics company and then purchased the full sized product on-line. For Canadians, this product (and other Gabriel skin care products) seem to be available only... +
This is my favorite mask! I received a sample of this product from the Gabriel Cosmetics company and then purchased the full sized product on-line. For Canadians, this product (and other Gabriel skin care products) seem to be available only through on-line retailers. This mask is the best mask I have tried to help with my oily, acne prone skin. It is an all natural, organic product. The product has a smooth texture and goes on easily. I love how my skin looks after using this product-the oilness is controlled, the reddness on my face is reduced, acne pimples are drier and seem to be smaller, my pores are definetly tightened and smaller. Well worth the price and the 4oz. jar will last for many applications.
Footnote: n101.com where I purchased this product seems to have increased the price of this product and the name of the product has been slightly changed since I purchased the product a few months ago.
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