jkot23
Member Since: February 22, 2011Reviews
Carmex® Classic Lip Balm
BEST lip balm I have ever used. I have extremely chapped lips and I always wake up with super dry lips in the morning, and this is the only thing that stops it. Super cheap and you can find it everywhere. Only thing is, I find the ones with flavours... +
BEST lip balm I have ever used. I have extremely chapped lips and I always wake up with super dry lips in the morning, and this is the only thing that stops it. Super cheap and you can find it everywhere. Only thing is, I find the ones with flavours to not be as "thick" and moisturizing (I recently got a cherry one) as the original, which is unfortunate because it's not exactly great smelling or tasting. And the one in the pot is better than the one in the tube! -
Sephora
as a beauty junkie and a "VIB" (very important beauty insider), I have a lot to say about this store, and have definitely purchased my share of products here!! PROS: you can return/exchange almost anything, even if you lose your receipt. * make sure... +
as a beauty junkie and a "VIB" (very important beauty insider), I have a lot to say about this store, and have definitely purchased my share of products here!!
PROS: you can return/exchange almost anything, even if you lose your receipt. * make sure to get samples of skincare and makeup products like foundation ... saves you the trouble of having to go back. * salespeople are super friendly even if they do seem biased towards certain brands sometimes, but they will definitely help you out with samples and such. * cute little "sample stations" (that's what I like to call them!) with mirrors, cotton pads, tissues, makeup remover, etc. * if you are looking for a certain product, you can call in advance and they will let you know if they have stock; especially helpful when you're trying to hunt down something that is being sold out everywhere! * beauty insider program is free gets you a lot of free stuff and occasional deals.
CONS: there's usually a huge sale section on their website but a tiny one (if any) at the store. * canadian prices are MUCH higher than the USD ones! * I find the store to always be super busy, especially the one at Eatons Centre in Toronto.
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DKNY Be Delicious Perfume
got this YEARS ago, and the fact that it is still around with a ton of variations tells you about its "staying power". great, clean scent; smells yummy but not overpowering at all. and super cute bottle! I have a smaller size, so instead of the... +
got this YEARS ago, and the fact that it is still around with a ton of variations tells you about its "staying power". great, clean scent; smells yummy but not overpowering at all. and super cute bottle! I have a smaller size, so instead of the spritzer being part of the silver top, the top is removable and reveals a normal trigger underneath. -
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel
I used the Dramatically Different Moisturizing lotion before this, but found that the gel suits my oily skin much better. Love this product; I've tried many different moisturizers, many more expensive than this one, and nothing compares! I have... +
I used the Dramatically Different Moisturizing lotion before this, but found that the gel suits my oily skin much better. Love this product; I've tried many different moisturizers, many more expensive than this one, and nothing compares! I have temperamental skin that breaks out, gets red, everything, and it really helps. and if you get it during a department store's "free gift with purchase" event, it's totally worth it. -
Urban Decay Naked Palette
urban decay makes the best eyeshadows. super pigmented, great colour payoff, amazing colours. I am not huge on eyeshadow and don't really play a lot with different colours (blue, green, whatever), so this was absolutely perfect -- neutrals are... +
urban decay makes the best eyeshadows. super pigmented, great colour payoff, amazing colours. I am not huge on eyeshadow and don't really play a lot with different colours (blue, green, whatever), so this was absolutely perfect -- neutrals are really the only colours I use anyway! gorgeous packaging too, and the 24/7 liner is a good bonus. love love love. -
stila cosmetics Smudge Pot
I have extremely oily eyelids and NEVER found an eyeliner that could last more than 3 hours without fading or disappearing entirely. enter the smudge pot! I am terrible with liquid eyeliners but found it really easy to apply with a brush. to save... +
I have extremely oily eyelids and NEVER found an eyeliner that could last more than 3 hours without fading or disappearing entirely. enter the smudge pot! I am terrible with liquid eyeliners but found it really easy to apply with a brush. to save money, go to an art supply store and get a flat, angled brush which works great (make sure to get natural hairs or you'll poke your eye out). despite the name, it doesn't smudge once it sets and I found it to be mostly waterproof.
the only downside is the pot dries up fast, which is unfortunate because there's a lot of product in one pot, and I don't even get to use 75% of it. it's also a bit pricey, but I am a regular shopper at Sephora so it is the usual amount I pay for makeup. I've now switched over to Smashbox's liner; same great results but doesn't dry out as quickly!
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MAC Cosmetics Fluidline
great colour and goes on super smooth, but as someone who has super oily eyelids this product does not last at all. also found it smudges very easily. if you're looking for an eyeliner you apply with a brush, go for Smashbox or Stila's smudge pot.
great colour and goes on super smooth, but as someone who has super oily eyelids this product does not last at all. also found it smudges very easily. if you're looking for an eyeliner you apply with a brush, go for Smashbox or Stila's smudge pot. -
Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Cream
I have been raving about this lip gloss to everyone I know since the day I got my first one ... and now that I have a collection of 7, I am STILL recommending it to everyone I know. Like some other brands you can get at Sephora this is on the pricey... +
I have been raving about this lip gloss to everyone I know since the day I got my first one ... and now that I have a collection of 7, I am STILL recommending it to everyone I know. Like some other brands you can get at Sephora this is on the pricey side but to me it is worth every penny. Let me just keep it short for those of you looking for a quick opinion: it is, without a doubt, the best lip product I have ever used.
There are a ton of colours so you'll be able to find something you like. Very cute packaging; all the shades are named after a girl (Dolly, Lolita). You really do get a plumping effect, but I have fairly plump lips already, and there wasn't a HUGE difference for me. The tingly feeling is great. Moisturizing (and I have VERY dry lips), not too sticky, stays on for a while for a gloss. Buxom puts out value sets every once in a while; I recently got a pack of 4 mini ones that are perfect for stashing in my bag and I got to try out different colours at a cheaper price. What's not to like? :)
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Nicole by OPI Nail Lacquer
The great thing about this nail polish is that it's really the same thing as the normal OPI polishes, packaged differently with different names. But it's just as good, for a cheaper price. Especially when Wal-Mart and drugstores will have... +
The great thing about this nail polish is that it's really the same thing as the normal OPI polishes, packaged differently with different names. But it's just as good, for a cheaper price. Especially when Wal-Mart and drugstores will have periodic sales, and it's much harder to find that at a salon or wherever else you get your OPIs. Amazing staying power, great colours that look good with just one coat. It's worth the extra couple of bucks to get this over some other drugstore brand!
The one slight complaint, but it's kinda inevitable with nail polishes ... it does dry out sort of fast, and gets sort of thick and gloopy. Warm it up a bit before using it (just rubbing between palms will do) and it does help a little bit. And of course ... the variety of colours comes no where near OPI's extensive selection, but all the basics (such as a classic red) are there.
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