iAmBrendaLee
Member Since: May 22, 2010Reviews
Revlon Crazy Shine To Go Nail Buffer
I received this product for free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. I didn't get the same level of shine with this product that I got with firmer multi-step buffers that I have used in the past, but this buffer is great for the tips... +
I received this product for free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
I didn't get the same level of shine with this product that I got with firmer multi-step buffers that I have used in the past, but this buffer is great for the tips of my nails. I like to use it after filing to smooth out the edges. Since it's soft and flexible, it wraps around the nail edge and smooths it out nicely.
I'd recommend these for quick buffing that provides a light shine and for post-filing smoothing.
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Listerine Whitening Plus Restoring
I really like this product, and I do believe my teeth are whiter when I use it regularly. I also feel like the peroxide, aside from whitening, helps to keep my gums healthier when I'm too lazy to floss. I use this after brushing before I go to bed... +
I really like this product, and I do believe my teeth are whiter when I use it regularly. I also feel like the peroxide, aside from whitening, helps to keep my gums healthier when I'm too lazy to floss. I use this after brushing before I go to bed. I rinse for as long as I can, which generally isn't the recommended 60 seconds, because the rinse IS strong. I rinse with water afterwards, even though that isn't recommended. It probably does increase sensitivity; though, I haven't noticed any major issues despite having sensitive teeth, in general. The whitening effects aren't dramatic, but I definitely believe this rinse helps to combat the staining effects of things like cola.
I recommend it.
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Pantene Pro-V Aqua Light Conditioning Shake
Of the three products in this line, I found this to be the least effective. I am not a fan of products that you have to shake to blend, because they always seem to separate before I can spray them on my hair. This definitely did have an issue with... +
Of the three products in this line, I found this to be the least effective. I am not a fan of products that you have to shake to blend, because they always seem to separate before I can spray them on my hair. This definitely did have an issue with that (I recommend shaking very vigorously and spraying very quickly). Other than that, it just seemed to do very little for my hair.
I can't recommend it.
Editor's Note: this member received a free product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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Pantene Pro-V Aqua Light Conditioner
I used this conditioner following the shampoo from the same line. Although I really wanted to like this line of products, the conditioner just isn't conditioning enough for my hair, which is fine/ thin/ color-treated. The shampoo left my hair... +
I used this conditioner following the shampoo from the same line. Although I really wanted to like this line of products, the conditioner just isn't conditioning enough for my hair, which is fine/ thin/ color-treated. The shampoo left my hair squeaky clean (stripped), and this conditioner just didn't add back enough moisture. It does not weigh your hair down, true, but I felt like I hadn't used conditioner at all.
I would only recommend this product for someone who needs the lightest conditioning possible.
Editor's Note: this member received a free product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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Pantene Pro-V Aqua Light Shampoo
I wanted to like this shampoo, but it fell short for me. I have thin/ fine/ color-treated hair. This product works great as a clarifying shampoo, because it strips your hair and leaves it squeaky clean. Unfortunately for me, squeaky clean isn't what... +
I wanted to like this shampoo, but it fell short for me. I have thin/ fine/ color-treated hair. This product works great as a clarifying shampoo, because it strips your hair and leaves it squeaky clean. Unfortunately for me, squeaky clean isn't what I'm looking for. I found the shampoo to be drying, and it stripped my hair color. I generally use a creamy (sulphate-free) shampoo, and this just didn't compare.
I could only recommend this product for someone with oily, non-color-treated hair who is looking for a deep clean.
Editor's Note: this member received a free product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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Dove White Beauty Bar
I'm a big fan of Dove's products and overall beauty philosophy. I was excited to try the beauty bar. The first thing you notice about this product is the INTENSE smell, and unfortunately, it's not a scent I enjoy. I decided to use one of the bars as... +
I'm a big fan of Dove's products and overall beauty philosophy. I was excited to try the beauty bar. The first thing you notice about this product is the INTENSE smell, and unfortunately, it's not a scent I enjoy. I decided to use one of the bars as a hand soap and another in the shower. With regular use on my hands, I noticed a definite drying effect. In the shower, I enjoyed the lather, since I don't get that with my usual body wash. It wasn't overly drying on my body, but I didn't see an increase in moisture either.
Overall, I probably wouldn't recommend the Dove beauty bar based on my experiences. My daughter, on the other hand, likes the smell and washes her face with the bar. So, it gets one thumbs up and one thumbs down.
Editor's Note: this member received a free product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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L'Oreal Professionnel Intense Repair Masque
What I liked: - The smell. It has a summery, coconutty smell that appeals to me. It also has an undertone of...mango...maybe that isn't necessary. The coconut smell lingers on the hair, and it's quite pleasant when you toss your hair... +
What I liked:
- The smell. It has a summery, coconutty smell that appeals to me. It also has an undertone of...mango...maybe that isn't necessary. The coconut smell lingers on the hair, and it's quite pleasant when you toss your hair around.
- The consistency. It's thick and feels luxurious.
- It works really well. My hair was soft and shiny.
What I didn't like:
- I felt like I had to use a lot, and I have fine/thin hair.
- I couldn't comb it through without adding some water even though the directions say to apply to towel-dried hair.
- It weighs the hair down.
- The packaging. I would prefer a tube, because it's really awkward to use a jar in the shower.
All in all, I liked using this conditioner. I don't like it enough to replace my normal conditioner, but I will enjoy using up the rest of this jar. I will miss the smell when it's gone.
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L'Oreal Professionnel Intense Repair Shampoo
What I liked: - The packaging. It reminds me of a little milk bottle, and the color is pleasing. - The smell. It has a summery, coconutty smell that appeals to me. It also has an undertone of...mango...maybe that isn't necessary. The coconut... +
What I liked:
- The packaging. It reminds me of a little milk bottle, and the color is pleasing.
- The smell. It has a summery, coconutty smell that appeals to me. It also has an undertone of...mango...maybe that isn't necessary. The coconut smell lingers on the hair, and it's quite pleasant when you toss your hair around.
- The lather. A small amount goes a long way.
- It works. It does what a shampoo should do.
What I didn't like:
- The price. For such a tiny bottle, I couldn't justify the cost. If it were cheaper, I would buy it occasionally, but it wouldn't be my "holy grail" go-to shampoo.
- It isn't sulfate free, and I really think all beauty products should be these days.
All in all, it's a nice shampoo. It's rich and creamy. I wish it were sulphate free.
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Maybelline New York Cover Stick Concealer
Having very pale skin, I have a hard time finding foundations, powders and concealers that are light enough. I also have never been able to find a concealer I was really content with -- either they didn't cover well enough or the color was off... +
Having very pale skin, I have a hard time finding foundations, powders and concealers that are light enough. I also have never been able to find a concealer I was really content with -- either they didn't cover well enough or the color was off. I looked at every concealer at Walmart, and I finally decided to go with this one. I couldn't sample it, but the Ivory shade looked really light. I picked one up for myself and my daughter, and I am so happy we found this concealer! It is very light (color-wise), and the coverage is excellent. As long as you moisturize first, the concealer goes on very well. Being a stick, I wouldn't recommend using it on areas with a lot of wrinkling, and it does cake on pimples, but for that impossibly dark circle under the eye, this stuff works great! -
Oral-B Pulsonic Power Toothbrush
Since my first review disappeared, I'll try this again! The first day I used this toothbrush, I went a little crazy with a 10-minute brushing session. It was just so darned much fun! The next day, I had a shorter brushing session, and by day... +
Since my first review disappeared, I'll try this again!
The first day I used this toothbrush, I went a little crazy with a 10-minute brushing session. It was just so darned much fun! The next day, I had a shorter brushing session, and by day three, my teeth were extremely sensitive to touch. I ended up having to take some time off from the brush. I have been using it once every couple of days, and I still have a good deal of tooth sensitivity afterward. I am hoping that will go away with time. I do, however, worry about what the extreme amount of vibration is doing to the nerves in my teeth.
The brush is designed well and feels good in the hand and mouth. As for the timer feature, I feel that there should be an option to turn it off. Two minutes doesn't feel like enough time to get a good cleaning for me, and I generally go through two cycles. I am sure this is contributing to my sensitivity with the brush, but 30 seconds per quadrant doesn't feel like nearly enough time.
I use the lowest setting and avoid using the small brush more than once a week -- it does a great job of cleaning around the front teeth, but it is harsh. It is extremely hard to get in and around the back teeth with the small brush. There are very few bristles on it to absorb the vibrations, and touching the plastic to tooth surfaces doesn't feel great!
Overall, I enjoy using the brush. I am hoping that my teeth become less sensitive to it, so I can enjoy using it more often. I am not 100% sure that it cleans better than a manual brush. The amount of discomfort I have after brushing tells me that it is either too harsh for my teeth or it is cleaning much better than my manual and my teeth will take some time to adjust. Time will tell!
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