Lysterina
Member Since: January 25, 2010Reviews
GOSH Defining Brow Gel
Pros: Keep wild brow hairs tamed. Cons: Crunchy, crusty, colour was not a realistic hair colour, brush was not a good fit for eyebrows, gel got all over skin, had to use q-tips and a mascara brush to make it work. This stuff made my eyebrows look... +
Pros: Keep wild brow hairs tamed.
Cons: Crunchy, crusty, colour was not a realistic hair colour, brush was not a good fit for eyebrows, gel got all over skin, had to use q-tips and a mascara brush to make it work.
This stuff made my eyebrows look and feel awful. A brow pencil and clear mascara do a much better job.
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GOSH Mineral Powder
Pros: Great coverage (if you use a proper kabuki brush), long-lasting, matte texture, buildable. Cons: A tad more drying than Bare Minerals. I typically use Bare Minerals powder and I feel that this is a great "drug store equivalent" that I feel... +
Pros: Great coverage (if you use a proper kabuki brush), long-lasting, matte texture, buildable.
Cons: A tad more drying than Bare Minerals.
I typically use Bare Minerals powder and I feel that this is a great "drug store equivalent" that I feel comfortable using in place of BM. The shade I received was surprisingly (and coincidentally) a better colour match for my skin than the two shades of BM that I usually use.
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GOSH Double Precision Mascara
Pros: Separated lashes, not clumpy, thick and well-bristled brush, non-flaking, non-smudging, volume and length. Cons: Less product in tube because of the two-brush design. I love the lower lash brush that is included on the other end of the... +
Pros: Separated lashes, not clumpy, thick and well-bristled brush, non-flaking, non-smudging, volume and length.
Cons: Less product in tube because of the two-brush design.
I love the lower lash brush that is included on the other end of the tube. It is designed very well, as the brush makes sure the mascara goes on the lashes and not all of the surrounding skin (like most bigger brushes).
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GOSH Lip Lacquer
Pros: Rich colour, felt good on lips, didn't dry my lips out, had a nice gloss to it, wasn't too sticky. Cons: Came off quickly.
Pros: Rich colour, felt good on lips, didn't dry my lips out, had a nice gloss to it, wasn't too sticky.
Cons: Came off quickly.
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bareMinerals Ready Foundation
I bought this is hopes to have a convenient touch up available when I don't want to carry around the loose Bare Minerals powder and a brush, however, it didn't meet my expectations. It left my skin feeling and looking dry. It looked very cakey... +
I bought this is hopes to have a convenient touch up available when I don't want to carry around the loose Bare Minerals powder and a brush, however, it didn't meet my expectations. It left my skin feeling and looking dry. It looked very cakey, which was surprising considering how amazing the loose powder looks. I tried several different sponge-type applicators, including the ones for the Mac powders. I attempted using the Bare Minerals brush as well and the finish is not as nice as the one achieved from the loose powder. -
Breyers Smooth & Dreamy Frozen Dessert
I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the tasting in Vancouver and had the opportunity to taste all of the flavours! Breyers Smooth & Dreamy Ice Cream has half the fat than regular ice cream. I had the opportunity to taste five flavours:... +
I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the tasting in Vancouver and had the opportunity to taste all of the flavours!
Breyers Smooth & Dreamy Ice Cream has half the fat than regular ice cream. I had the opportunity to taste five flavours: Creamy Chocolate, Dulce de Leche, Vanilla, Mocha Fudge Brownie and Strawberries and Cream. If you go on the website though, it seems as though they have a lot more than these five flavours in the Smooth and Dreamy line...which means that I might have to go out and buy another flavour to sample!
I found that the "plain" flavours (vanilla and chocolate) were by far the creamiest and you could barely tell that they tried to hack calories out of the ice cream. I heard some other tasters comment that these ones were too creamy, but I disagree. I found them to be perfectly velvety! If I had a craving for some sweet, full-fat ice cream, these two flavours would fulfill my craving for sure! I wouldn't feel like I cheaped out and went for a low-cal replacement.
The other three flavours (Mocha Fudge Brownie, Strawberries and Creme and Dulce de Leche) I felt missed the point a bit. The ice cream tasted good, but the extras like the caramel, strawberry and fudge that they mixed in tasted a bit "chemically" as if they sweetened it with aspartame or something similar to help keep the calories down.
Overall, I think they did a good job in attempting to keep the fat and calories down while still maintaining the integrity of ice cream, however, it would not be my first choice during a craving for ice cream. I am not a regular consumer (2-3 times a year) and like to go for the real-deal and not concern myself with the calorie consumption. I would say that this would make a great product for regular ice cream consumers that are looking to keep their habit a bit healthier.
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Garnier Skin Renew Brusher Gel-Cleanser
It seems as though you get a fair amount of product for how much you need to use, which is great. It's pretty easy and self-explanatory to use. You unscrew the top of brush, turn it upside down, squeez a bit of the product out onto the bristles... +
It seems as though you get a fair amount of product for how much you need to use, which is great. It's pretty easy and self-explanatory to use. You unscrew the top of brush, turn it upside down, squeez a bit of the product out onto the bristles and then twist it up again. Wet both your face and the bristles with lukewarm water. Gently massage the bristles over your face, avoiding the eye area. I up ended rinsing off the bristles twice and re-massaged it over my face twice. I liked the massaging feeling a lot and I wanted to make sure that I really got my face clean.
I did this over the sink and didn't experience as much of the mess that everyone else seemed to have run into. I was expecting a lot worse!
My skin is very prone to break outs and is dry, normal and oily in the most random places. I haven't really found a product that works well for me yet, so my skin was in prime, crappy condition to try this out with!
I found that it was a bit drying. I felt like I had to add moisturizer quite quickly after washing my face to alleviate the discomfort of the drying.
I used a bit of toner afterwards to see if the cleanser left any dirt behind. I noticed quite a bit of makeup and dirt left behind, so I would definitely have to use a toner if I find that this works well for me in the long-term.
I really with that we had an option between "You Betcha!" and "Fugheddaboutit!". I wouldn't run out and enthusiastically recommend this product to anyone, but I don't want to tell anyone to stay away from it either...so, my feelings about it are, "meh...". It just seems a bit gimmicky to me. Cool new tool, but with an average formula in the bottle.
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Brazilian Keratin Treatment
I have been dreading having to write this review, because of all of the positive reviews surrounding this treatment, but here goes... I have thick, wavy hair and I have a lot of it. It's about shoulder length now and I typically straighten it... +
I have been dreading having to write this review, because of all of the positive reviews surrounding this treatment, but here goes...
I have thick, wavy hair and I have a lot of it. It's about shoulder length now and I typically straighten it. If I don't use a flat iron on the highest heat setting, I will have an obnoxious amount of frizz. I also live in a very humid climate and even though I can manage to get my hair pretty soft, straight and frizz free using products and tools, the minute I leave the house, all of that work is lost.
If there is one thing that brings my confidence down, it's my hair; so I have been researching for literally years for a procedure/treatment that will help me with my it. I've always dreamed of having gorgeous hair. A friend of mine has been raving about her "Brazilian Blowout" for a while now. It intrigued me, so I starting looking into it. I saw a lot about the formaldehyde in the product, which deterred me from wanting to try it, but I eventually stumbled upon a brand that claims to be formaldehyde free, Brazilian Blowout. I found a salon that did it in Vancouver and made an appt. The girl did a great job explaining everything to me and kept getting me hyped up about the results that I was to see.
From all of the research I did into the treatment, the information directly from the Brazilian Blowout website, the information received from the salon and the information I got from my friend about her results, this is what you should typically expect:
- Healthier hair (this is a keratin treatment)
- Significantly less styling time
- Shinier hair
- Frizz-free hair
- Softer hair
- Cumulative results (I can't speak to that yet because I've only had one treatment)
I found that after having spent $250 for the treatment (that's not including colour and cut as well), I didn't get results anywhere near being worth the price.
My hair was just as frizzy after blow-drying it and still needed some heavy-duty work from my straightener and normal products. It took just as long to style as it normally did. It isn't shinier. It doesn't look or feel healthier. It is actually feels little drier on top than it normally does.
The only positive thing that I can say about my own experience with this so far is that my hair didn't frizz out in the rain, which was nice. Instead though, it seemed to get a bit greasy. But, no frizz!
I am trying not to be too hard on this product because there are so many great reviews out there for it and some amazing results. Don't be too convinced by before/after pictures though because a lot of the individuals featured would end up with some wicked salon results just from a good salon cut and style anyways, without the treatment. It just didn't work that great for my hair.
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Polysporin® Lip Therapy
This is my staple lip balm! As far as quality goes, I would compare it to Carmex. Both work really great, but with Polysporin, you don't get that medicine smell. You get a nice, cool tingle and a minty smell. I use the Daily Lip Care for Dry... +
This is my staple lip balm! As far as quality goes, I would compare it to Carmex. Both work really great, but with Polysporin, you don't get that medicine smell. You get a nice, cool tingle and a minty smell. I use the Daily Lip Care for Dry Lips.
Just be aware...I bought the purple tube one day by mistake. It is a daily lip protectant. It has SPF 30 in it, which is great, but you don't get the same moisturizing effect at all. It's something that I will keep in my beach bag for days in the sun, but it doesn't help with dry or chapped lips at all.
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Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover
Geebus! I am a spill magnet and this thing is my saviour. If something has the ability to leave a mark on me or my clothes, it will happen. This pen has managed to get out coffee, chocolate, wine, makeup, juice...you name it! It also works pretty... +
Geebus! I am a spill magnet and this thing is my saviour. If something has the ability to leave a mark on me or my clothes, it will happen. This pen has managed to get out coffee, chocolate, wine, makeup, juice...you name it! It also works pretty good at getting the dirt out of my higher-end purses.
On my birthday last year, I even taped one of these pens to a princess wand (don't ask) to get the evening's spilly moments out of my birthday outfit!
I have not had any problems with it removing any colour other than the stain from the items that I have used it on.
I have found that you have to be patient and persistent with it though. Make sure that you press down hard enough on the tip to get enough of the product out, rub the tip gently on the stain and repeat. It isn't magic, you do have to put a bit of work into it...but your patience will pay off.
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