Leilani
Member Since: August 11, 2008Reviews
Origins Paradise Found Balinese Body Cream
*Price: I give this a 4/5 stars because it's about the price you'd expect from a higher-end brand. However, the tub lasts quite a long time since a little goes a long way with this product. *Quality: I give this a 5/5 stars because it has a... +
*Price: I give this a 4/5 stars because it's about the price you'd expect from a higher-end brand. However, the tub lasts quite a long time since a little goes a long way with this product.
*Quality: I give this a 5/5 stars because it has a very nice consistency and doesn't feel greasy at all, which body creams sometimes can.
*Effectiveness: I give this a 5/5 stars because it's a thick cream but it absorbs into the skin quickly and keeps you moisturized all day. Even when I wash my hands with crappy public washroom soap, my hands still feel moisturized.
-Extra notes: This body cream has a strong fragrance. It has the aroma of fresh-cut pinapples and oranges, it reminds me of a creamsicle. I personally like it but I just wanted to warn others, incase it's not your personal preference.
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Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Bronzer
*Price: I give this a 3/5 stars because it's an average price for a higher-end bronzer. *Quality: I give this a 4/5 stars because it's a high-end brand and it shows in its packaging, pigmentation, and staying power. *Effectiveness: I give... +
*Price: I give this a 3/5 stars because it's an average price for a higher-end bronzer.
*Quality: I give this a 4/5 stars because it's a high-end brand and it shows in its packaging, pigmentation, and staying power.
*Effectiveness: I give this a 1/5 stars because I have a tan complexion with a warm undertone and this bronzer made me look "muddy".
-Extra notes: This could very well work for someone with cool undertones. I just don't think it works well for warm undertones. Also, I recommend getting a different bronzer brush. The one that comes in the packaging is quite scratchy and won't really effectively distribute the bronzer properly.
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MAC Cosmetics Eyeshadow
*Price: I give this a 3/5 stars because the price is a bit steep for an eyeshadow but it's average for what it is, a higher-end brand. *Quality: I give this a 5/5 stars because the eye shadows are highly pigmented and MAC has a wonderful range... +
*Price: I give this a 3/5 stars because the price is a bit steep for an eyeshadow but it's average for what it is, a higher-end brand.
*Quality: I give this a 5/5 stars because the eye shadows are highly pigmented and MAC has a wonderful range of colors.
*Effectiveness: I give this a 5/5 stars because the colors are gorgeous. They go on smoothly and the color stays true.
-Extra notes: If you keep your MAC Cosmetics containers (empty eye shadow pots, lipsticks, lip glasses, etc.) you can "Back to MAC" them. That is, if you have 6 containers you can trade them in at your local MAC store for a lipstick, a lip glass, or an eyeshadow of your choice (just not any Viva Glam products, since those are aimed at raising money for the MAC AIDS Fund). By the way, if you take them to a store counter like in The Bay or Macy's, then you only get the choice of a lipstick. However, if you take them into an actual MAC store you have a bit more freedom to choose what you want.
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Freak Lunchbox
*Food: I give this a 5/5 stars because they have just about every type of candy you can think of. Retro candies, new candies, weird candies, etc. Even if you don't like candy, it's a fun store to go in and look around. They have pretty... +
*Food: I give this a 5/5 stars because they have just about every type of candy you can think of. Retro candies, new candies, weird candies, etc. Even if you don't like candy, it's a fun store to go in and look around. They have pretty random items for sale like Star Wars figurines, Hannah Montana lunchboxes, Band-Aids that look like a cut, and my personal favorite, Bacon Flavored Mints.
*Price: I give this a 5/5 stars because it's a good deal. Just get a plastic bag and load it up with however much you want of whatever candies you want.
*Quality of Service: I give this a 5/5 stars because the staff is always friendly, cheery, and ready to help the customers with whatever they need.
-Extra notes: This is a must-stop if you've got a bit of a sweet tooth and you're in Halifax.
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Tigi Bed Head After-Party
*Price: I give this a 4/5 stars because it is a higher end brand so it's a bit more than your drugstore brands. *Quality: I give this a 5/5 stars because it smells fantastic. The product is smooth and creamy, but not too thin. Also it doesn't... +
*Price: I give this a 4/5 stars because it is a higher end brand so it's a bit more than your drugstore brands.
*Quality: I give this a 5/5 stars because it smells fantastic. The product is smooth and creamy, but not too thin. Also it doesn't make hair look greasy, which many smoothing creams tend to do.
*Effectiveness: I give this a 5/5 stars because it did what it claims. It smooths my hair and tames the fly aways. I especially like it because I live in a humid climate and my hair tends to frizz a bit on the really humid days and this does the trick and helps smooth out my hair and keep it looking shiny.
-Extra notes: I have 1 small issue with this product and it's not the product itself but the packaging. While I aboslutely adore the hot pink color and the unique shape of the bottle, the cap doesn't snap onto the bottle. So nearly everytime I pick it up, I end up with the cap in my hand and the bottle on the floor (yes, I'm not always totally "with it" in the morning). It's fairly annoying but it works so well, I overlook this minor issue.
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Goody Ouchless Hair Brush
*Price: I give this a 5/5 stars because it's a tad cheaper than the other Goody Brushes (and Goody seems to have sales quite often at the local drugstores). *Quality: I give this a 4/5 stars because it's a well made brush. The bristles are... +
*Price: I give this a 5/5 stars because it's a tad cheaper than the other Goody Brushes (and Goody seems to have sales quite often at the local drugstores).
*Quality: I give this a 4/5 stars because it's a well made brush. The bristles are flexible and the plastic is sturdy but still light.
*Effectiveness: I give this a 5/5 stars because it does it's job. My hair doesn't have nearly as much breakage as it usually does with other brushes, when I use this brush. It's my new staple. It untangles but still gives way when it hits a tough spot, so it allows me to untangle slowly, instead of ripping and tearing my hair, as other brushes often do.
-Extra notes: I personally used Goody's Ouchless Brush in Medium-Thick Hair. Goody's Ouchless line also has other brushes for curly, fine, and relaxed hair, so you might want to check those out if your hair is a different type than mine. I have probably the longest hair of most women you'll ever meet and I highly recommend this brush for girls with long hair.
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MAC Cosmetics Viva Glam V Lipstick
*Price: I give this a 4/5 stars because it is the price of a high end lipstick, so it's more than your average drugstore brand (but still cheaper than alot of the higher end brands). *Quality: I give this a 5/5 stars because it is a fantastic... +
*Price: I give this a 4/5 stars because it is the price of a high end lipstick, so it's more than your average drugstore brand (but still cheaper than alot of the higher end brands).
*Quality: I give this a 5/5 stars because it is a fantastic product. It goes on smooth and creamy and the staying power is great. I'll drink and eat and still have a decent amount of color left on my lips.
*Effectiveness: I give this a 5/5 stars because it's a gorgeous color and has just the right amount of shimmer and shine. I can't think of any skintone this lipstick wouldn't look good on.
-Extra notes: All money raised from purchases of MAC's Viva Glam Lipsticks and Glosses go toward a good cause, the MAC AIDS Fund (yes, every single cent). So you'll do a good deed and look fabulous, all at the same time.
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Hot Tools Spring Ceramic Curling Iron (1-1/2")
*Price: I give this a 3/5 stars because it's not too expensive. It's about the price you'd expect from a higher-end ceramic curling iron. *Quality: I give this a 1.5/5 stars because it died on me after a month. I used this about 5 times a week... +
*Price: I give this a 3/5 stars because it's not too expensive. It's about the price you'd expect from a higher-end ceramic curling iron.
*Quality: I give this a 1.5/5 stars because it died on me after a month. I used this about 5 times a week, on average about 15 minutes long. I went to turn it on after about a month of use and... nothing. I was sorely disappointed.
*Effectiveness: I give this a 3/5 stars because it heats up quickly (30 seconds or so) and it did curl my hair but not necessarily better than any other curling iron.
-Extra notes: I may have just had a defective curling iron or something, so maybe that's why it died on me in such a sort time but regardless, it was just an average curling iron. I've had better luck with cheaper curling irons.
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Neutrogena Deep Clean Gentle Scrub
*Price: I give this a 5/5 stars because it's a quality cleanser (and you can often find it on sale at your local drugstore). *Quality: I give this a 5/5 stars because it's a great product. The product is so light and airy (like it's whipped), and... +
*Price: I give this a 5/5 stars because it's a quality cleanser (and you can often find it on sale at your local drugstore).
*Quality: I give this a 5/5 stars because it's a great product. The product is so light and airy (like it's whipped), and the smell is subtle and refreshing.
*Effectiveness: I give this a 5/5 stars because it did great things for my skin. I had been using a different facial cleanser but awhile back my skin started to breakout a bit and I felt like I needed a good daily exfoliator for my facial skin, especially for my sudden troublespot, mid-forehead. I tried another facial scrub from Neutrogena and it didn't quite do the trick for me, so I picked this up and I've been using it daily ever since.
-Extra notes: This product is great for daily use. It truly is a "gentle scrub". I highly recommend it!
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Rimmel London Vinyl Voluptuously Shiny Lip Gloss
*Price: I give this a 5/5 stars because it's a great price for a great lip gloss. *Quality: I give this a 5/5 stars because there's a vast selection of gorgeous colors, which will flatter everyone's skin tone. I also actually like the creamsicle... +
*Price: I give this a 5/5 stars because it's a great price for a great lip gloss.
*Quality: I give this a 5/5 stars because there's a vast selection of gorgeous colors, which will flatter everyone's skin tone. I also actually like the creamsicle smell. Oh yeah, and it's not sticky. I love that!
*Effectiveness: I give this a 5/5 stars because it looks good and has great staying power for a drugstore lip gloss.
-Extra notes: I don't usually wear lip gloss because my guy doesn't like the sticky feeling lip glosses often give, although he never complains when I wear this one. He loves the look and the fact that its not sticky. My personal favorite is "Essential", a great nude lipgloss that will flatter just about anyone's skintone.
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