hippobuns
Member Since: August 21, 2013Reviews
Nescafe Sweet & Creamy Original Instant Coffee Mix
This was okay! However, it is a little weak for my tastes. I would add less water when I drink it from my cup but when I'm in a rush it can be a little frustrating when you try to fill your coffee mug to bring out and it tastes like water. I usually... +
This was okay! However, it is a little weak for my tastes. I would add less water when I drink it from my cup but when I'm in a rush it can be a little frustrating when you try to fill your coffee mug to bring out and it tastes like water. I usually add this with some other stronger instant coffee (that isn't a mix) and it's usually a bit better. It is really quite expensive though so I don't think I would buy it again even though I think it is not bad. This would be a really good choice for people who are in a rush to get out of the house but still want the taste of coffee, but this might not be the thing to wake you up. -
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser
I have combination skin and I decided to try this because I've heard good things about it, but I don't think it works too well for combination skin. It may be a matter of preference, but I really did not like the form this was in; it's like a... +
I have combination skin and I decided to try this because I've heard good things about it, but I don't think it works too well for combination skin.
It may be a matter of preference, but I really did not like the form this was in; it's like a cream. I don't really feel clean after I wash my face with this so I usually wash it around 2 times. It's unscented which I like, and it absolutely does not irritate my skin.
It feels nice and soft on my skin, but around my nose area, I feel like it does not clean the oil at all. It moisturizes but is not very effective at cleaning. It could be effective, but it doesn't feel that way on my skin.
The bottle lasts a very long time! It's like an oil free gel-like cream, so you actually need to use a bit more for your whole face, but it somehow lasted me a year even though I use it morning and night, which is very impressive. I probably will not buy this again because I don't think it's worth the price and it's nothing special. However, I think this would for very well for people with sensitive, dry skin because of how moisturizing it is.Probably not a good idea for oily/combination skin.
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NYX Lip Lingerie
I wanted a nice matte nude lipstick and I found this line to be very attractive (the name "Lip Lingerie" sounds sexy!). I bought the shade "Bedtime Flirt" It does a decent job but I would not buy this again. The only other matte lipstick I've used... +
I wanted a nice matte nude lipstick and I found this line to be very attractive (the name "Lip Lingerie" sounds sexy!). I bought the shade "Bedtime Flirt" It does a decent job but I would not buy this again.
The only other matte lipstick I've used is the NYX lip matte cream, but I found that way too watery and hard to apply. However, this lip lingerie was much easier to apply, although the texture is a little strange... It isn't exactly dry but it's like moist chalk. You have to be careful not to rub your lips together right away because it could stick together and start flaking. But this dries nicely (only a little sticky) which is okay for me because it doesn't seem to come off that easily. It does not really last after eating.
Maybe I bought the wrong shade for my skin tone (pale, neutral undertone) but I found "Bedtime Flirt" to be a little more grey on me than I expected. I wanted a light, nude, pink-ish lip colour but it makes me look a little dead. I find it's better when I put a pink or red lip stain under my lip (just a light layer) and then put this on top.
Something to keep in mind is to make sure your lips are well moisturized and smooth! This thing enhances every flaw and wrinkle on your lips like no tomorrow and it is not attractive to have your lips look like old prunes. This is not very moisturizing but instead kind of sits in your lip creases and on the top in a not-so-attractive way.
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Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
I bought a travel size to try because I found this quite expensive, but with all the hype I wanted to give this a try and this is a really great mascara! I don't have short lashes, but they are rather straight and I wanted a mascara to give me a... +
I bought a travel size to try because I found this quite expensive, but with all the hype I wanted to give this a try and this is a really great mascara!
I don't have short lashes, but they are rather straight and I wanted a mascara to give me a "false lashies" kind of look and decided to try this mascara. This mascara makes my lashes look thick and long, but I don't think I can get over the clumpiness -- you really have to be careful not to put too many layers. I like this mascara, but this probably won't be a regular buy because it's quite pricey compared to other similar drugstore mascaras. It may be a matter of preference, but I prefer mascaras that don't look too clumpy. It also dries a bit slower than my usual mascaras so be careful about blinking because it will get on your under eye skin area.
However, what did really impress me was it's staying power; it doesn't flake! When I washed this off with water, it had a rubbery texture instead of a slimy texture that I usually get with other mascaras, and surprisingly I really liked this because there's no mess all over my face when I cleanse.
If it goes on sale I'll probably buy it because it does it's job well and stays on well, but maybe because my lashes weren't too short to begin with that I did not notice a difference that warranted its price.
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Herbal Essences Bio:Renew Golden Moringa Oil Conditioner
Bought this on impulse, can't live without it now! I was out of conditioner because I have thick hair, saw this beautiful packaging in stores and bought it on impulse. BEST. DECISION. EVER! It was a little pricy but the description sold me because... +
Bought this on impulse, can't live without it now!
I was out of conditioner because I have thick hair, saw this beautiful packaging in stores and bought it on impulse. BEST. DECISION. EVER! It was a little pricy but the description sold me because it sounded very healthy for my hair, but I had my doubts. I went home and tried this.. WOW. After one use of this conditioner, I immediately noticed a difference. Usually after I wash out my conditioner, my tub starts filling up with slippery water because the washed out conditioner (and my thick hair) fills up my hair catcher. This still fills up my hair catcher but a huge difference was that my tub was NOT slimy at all. In fact, my conditioner made my hair feel CLEAN! I let my hair air-dry as usual, and ran my hands through my hair... so soft and shiny. My hair felt light, not heavy!
The amazing part? I used this conditioner on my ROOTS -cringe- because it said so in the directions, and I was pleased at the results... it did not weigh my hair down, but instead smoothed out my fly-aways at the top of my hair.
I have been recommending this conditioner to a lot of my friends and coworkers lately, because I've received a few compliments for how shiny and healthy my hair looked. I have not tried the shampoo yet, but I am aching to finish up my usual bottle and try the shampoo too! I have also not tried the argan oil one for the bio:renew line but after I finish this bottle I will probably buy that one.
Thank you Herbal Essences for bringing back such a beautiful packaging, awesome results, and attempting to do something naturally good for our hair.
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NIVEA 2-in-1 Moisturizing Primer Normal Skin
I just received this in the mail and I'm in love with this.. and I'm not just saying that! I've never tried a "moisturizing primer" before.. the only primer I've used is Smashbox Photofinish, but I find that despite doing a decent job, it feels too... +
I just received this in the mail and I'm in love with this.. and I'm not just saying that!
I've never tried a "moisturizing primer" before.. the only primer I've used is Smashbox Photofinish, but I find that despite doing a decent job, it feels too oily on my combination skin.
The NIVEA moisturizing primer feel much less oily than my smashbox primer and it actually feels good for my skin. I have an incredibly busy schedule and this 3-in-1 product is the best thing ever. I wash my face, tone, put this on and I'm ready to top it with my foundation. Sometimes I forget to use my standalone primer, which can be frustrating when I'm about to leave the door; This product makes sure I never leave the house without a primer because moisturizer is one thing I would never skip! I find that sometimes I don't even need to use foundation because of how baby bottom smooth this primer makes my skin. Now I don't have particularly bad skin at all but somehow this primer added a nice glow and made my skin even better than it was before. A little goes a long way and I promise you do not need much for your entire face. Also, to me, this has no scent which is great!
I usually use this moisturizing primer before I use my mattifying foundation and it's amazing because my foundation can sometimes look flaky on my skin, but the primer makes it go on so smooth and flawless. I have not tried it with my other normal foundation/BB creams because I find those foundations to be rather oily on my face as the weather gets warmer. I am not sure how well the primer would work with those foundations because like I said, this primer gives your skin a healthy, flawless glow (not in a oily way!), and I think it balances incredibly well with my mattifying foundation.
I #gotitfree but there is not way I'm not buying this after I"m done with it. Saves so much time and so amazed at how my skin looks with it.
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NIVEA Pearly Shine Lip Balm
Great price, average product. I've had this for a long time now, but I find myself having an on-off relationship with this. I really wanted to like it because I think it is very cute and I've always liked NIVEA products, but I wasn't too impressed... +
Great price, average product. I've had this for a long time now, but I find myself having an on-off relationship with this. I really wanted to like it because I think it is very cute and I've always liked NIVEA products, but I wasn't too impressed with this lip balm. Yes, it makes my lips a little lighter and tiny bit shinier, but I find it wears off rather quickly. I really like the scent but be careful not to accidentally taste it because it has hints of sweet chemicals. It glides on smoothly and has a butter texture, but it doesn't last and some days I find that after it wears off my lips are actually more dry/flaky. I don't hate this but it's not something I would go out of my way to buy; I'm planning to finish this tube (eventually) and forget about it. -
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