LaurenBlair
Member Since: November 15, 2010Reviews
Softlips® Lip Balm - Honeydew Melon
Softlips is one of my favourite lip balms. There is just something about the sleek thin tube that I love. The balm is so smooth and it's packed with moisture, I can still feel like my lips are smooth and protected a couple of hours after I apply... +
Softlips is one of my favourite lip balms. There is just something about the sleek thin tube that I love. The balm is so smooth and it's packed with moisture, I can still feel like my lips are smooth and protected a couple of hours after I apply it. The price is awesome for the quality! -
Sally Hansen Lip Inflation Extreme
This lip gloss is one of favourites. It works perfect as a gloss on its own or as a shiny layer on top of a deep lip colour. I also love the feel of the gloss on your lips; when you first apply it, your lips feel tingly and it tastes a little bit... +
This lip gloss is one of favourites. It works perfect as a gloss on its own or as a shiny layer on top of a deep lip colour. I also love the feel of the gloss on your lips; when you first apply it, your lips feel tingly and it tastes a little bit like cinnamon hearts.
This gloss give you full, shiny pouty lips, I couldn't ask for more!
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Airplus Gel Support Ultra Arch
I was given these supports to review because I often have problems with my feet. If I wear shoes that don't have support built in my feet start to ach by the end of the day. This is a big problem because I am a girl who loves shoes and often the... +
I was given these supports to review because I often have problems with my feet. If I wear shoes that don't have support built in my feet start to ach by the end of the day. This is a big problem because I am a girl who loves shoes and often the ones that I pick have little support.
I really like the feel of these gel inserts because they're hard enough to give support but the gel is soft and forms to the natural arch of your foot. The only down side to these inserts is that they can’t be easily taken in and out of every pair of shoe. They bottom side of each insert has a plastic sheet that removes to reveal a sticky side to keep the insert place, so it's difficult if you want to remove them and use them in another pair - however if you do not remove the plastic you can use them without sticking them in. Overall, I was happy with how they made my feet feel and they are definitely worth $7.
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Maybelline New York Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eye Liner
Started using gel eyeliner a few months ago because I didn't like the look of pencil and liquid line looked too harsh for daytime eye make-up. I didn't want to spend too much on a product I was just trying out because I didn't want to... +
Started using gel eyeliner a few months ago because I didn't like the look of pencil and liquid line looked too harsh for daytime eye make-up. I didn't want to spend too much on a product I was just trying out because I didn't want to waste my money on something I would end up hating.
I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Eyeliner, the tiny tub of black has lasted me over 4 months now and it hasn't dried out or started to flake on my eyes. The results I am able to get with the gel and the brush are great - I can create subtle lines or more dramatic looks depending on the day and I never have to worry about it smudging or melting off.
In my opinion this product can compete with some of the higher priced brands like MAC (which I tried recently) so I'm happy to find it at drug stores for less than $15.
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Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara
I have been using Mary Kay Ultimate mascara since the brand released it a number of years ago. I love this product it goes on without clumps and it's thick enough to pump up the volume of your lashes. The tube is expensive compared to some of... +
I have been using Mary Kay Ultimate mascara since the brand released it a number of years ago. I love this product it goes on without clumps and it's thick enough to pump up the volume of your lashes. The tube is expensive compared to some of the other mascaras out there but I think it's worth the results. I think the eyes are the most important part of the face so they deserve to be shown off and Mary Kay does a great job of this!
Just as a side note: Like all mascaras you have to make sure to get a new tube every 6 weeks or so because the mascara will dry out and start to flake.
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Sally Hansen Nailgrowth Miracle Serum
I received Sally Hansen Miracle Nailgrowth Serum for product review, I've been using it for more than a week now and I love how well it works. All I had to do was apply a dab of serum to my cuticles in the morning and in the evening and massage... +
I received Sally Hansen Miracle Nailgrowth Serum for product review, I've been using it for more than a week now and I love how well it works.
All I had to do was apply a dab of serum to my cuticles in the morning and in the evening and massage it into the skin and now 8 days later my nails are stronger and visibly longer and they feel much stronger than before. I've never been prouder of the way my nails look. Sally Advertises says the serum will grow your nails 53% in just two weeks so, since it's only been have the time I am excited to see how much better than can get.
Since you dont need very much of the serum the bottle is totally worth the price. I will be buying this product in the future.
*I used this product in combination with the Sally Hansen Miracle Nailgrowth polish.
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Sally Hansen Nailgrowth Miracle Nail Color
The new Sally Hansen line of Miracle Nail Growth is awesome. I love the big selection of colours - I got the lavender shade free for product review and I cannot get enough of this colour, it shimmers on your nails even without the help of the sun!... +
The new Sally Hansen line of Miracle Nail Growth is awesome. I love the big selection of colours - I got the lavender shade free for product review and I cannot get enough of this colour, it shimmers on your nails even without the help of the sun!
What`s even better than the colours though are the ingredients in this polish. Over the past week and a bit my nails have gotten stronger and more resistant to splitting and peeling: I`m really impressed with the results.
For the first time in a long I can say I`m proud to show off my nails :) Thanks Sally!
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Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips
I received Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips for PR last week and I had a lot of fun testing them out. The whole application from opening the box to admiring my work was just over 10 minutes. The style I tried was Bling-It-On, the... +
I received Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips for PR last week and I had a lot of fun testing them out.
The whole application from opening the box to admiring my work was just over 10 minutes. The style I tried was Bling-It-On, the colour on my nails was almost identical to the sample image on the package so I would say you get exactly what they are advertising (look-wise).
The thing that is really cool about these strips is that they are made with real nail polish when you open the sealed wrappers they actually smell like an open bottle of polish. Because they are made with real polish it is important to apply the strips as soon as you open them or they will dry out and will not adhere to your nails properly (this also mean the package can only be used once).
I followed the directions exactly as they were written and I think over all the application was a success. The finished look was exactly what I was promised - a creative nail that looked salon done - and I was impressed with how easy it was.
I was able to wear this style on my nails all weekend (and I received many compliments on the bright colour and funky style). I removed the nail polish after 4 days because the ends were a bit chipped at the ends (but nothing compared to how my nails chip after a salon manicure) and the "Barbie pink" was a bit bright for me. The removal took longer than regular nail polish because of the sparkles (they really adhere to your nails, so make sure to really scrub at them) but with a little extra pressure the polish came right off and didn't leave anything under my cuticles or around the edges.
I would definitely try this product again. I think $9 is reasonable for a special occasion or you feel like treating yourself. As long as you take care of your nails and you don't pick at the strips you can expect them to last on your nails well over a week.
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Sally Hansen Give 'Em The Eye Double Curl Eyelash Curler
The Sally Hansen Double Eyelash Curler is by far the best beauty tool I have ever used. This curler is made from heavy duty Japenese steel - so it doesn't feel flimsy or like it's going to break from the pressure. When you pump the curler on... +
The Sally Hansen Double Eyelash Curler is by far the best beauty tool I have ever used. This curler is made from heavy duty Japenese steel - so it doesn't feel flimsy or like it's going to break from the pressure. When you pump the curler on your lashes it doesn't pull at the root of the lash and the pump is smooth so it doesn't over curl or bend your lashes awkwardly.
The best thing about these curler is the bend of the crimper - it's the perfect shape to curl every lash and it give corner lashes a little extra attention (flaring them out to the sides) you are left with perfectly curled lashes every time.
I cannot tell you how excited this little magic tool makes me.. It has now replaced my blow dryer as my favourite beauty tool to use!
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No Strings Attached (2011)
I wasn't sure how Natalie Portman would fare in her first Romantic Comedy (especially opposite Ashton Kutcher) after a long string of serious dramas, but I'm happy to say she was a huge success. The movie is well written with lots of whit... +
I wasn't sure how Natalie Portman would fare in her first Romantic Comedy (especially opposite Ashton Kutcher) after a long string of serious dramas, but I'm happy to say she was a huge success.
The movie is well written with lots of whit and off-the-cuff humour. It had us laughing through the whole thing. It was the perfect date movie with eye candy for both sexes, a love story for the ladies (but not to mushy to make it a chick-flick) and a 2 minute sex-scene montage for the men (but not too steamy to make it uncomfortable to watch).
Plus, the cast worked well together (some may surprise you):
Natalie Portman, Ashton Kutcher, Ludacris, Mindy Kaling, Kevin Kline, Ophelia Lovibond.
Bravo! I will watch this again.
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