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Member Since: September 8, 2006Reviews
Boursin Cheese
I buy this at Costco and it does not last long in our house. Everyone in our family enjoys this cheese! It's great on crackers but also fabulous in other recipes calling for soft cheese.
I buy this at Costco and it does not last long in our house. Everyone in our family enjoys this cheese! It's great on crackers but also fabulous in other recipes calling for soft cheese. -
Vaseline Problem Skin Therapy Cream
My son gets extremely dry skin during colder (read here: low humidity) months, which if left alone will quickly turn into eczema or crack into wounds. I have tried a lot of different remedies over the years and most of them just aren't moisturizing... +
My son gets extremely dry skin during colder (read here: low humidity) months, which if left alone will quickly turn into eczema or crack into wounds. I have tried a lot of different remedies over the years and most of them just aren't moisturizing enough.
I was in the store looking for my tried-and-true cocktail of Glaxal Base mixed with Vaseline jelly when I found this Problem Skin Therapy Cream. As far as I can tell, it's pretty much exactly what I would have mixed up with Glaxal Base anyway.
This stuff worked wonders starting from the first day. Because the product is unscented, it did not irritate my son's skin (or make him smell "too girly" as he hates).
Not everyone is in favour of using petroleum products on their skin for various reasons, but when you have a severe dry skin situation, this really is the best remedy I have ever used - and I've tried dozens of lotions and body butters, both conventional and from the alternative market.
I definitely recommend it!
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NEUTROGENA® Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Cleanser
I love most Neutrogena products, and the Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser is no exception. I have been buying it for a couple of years and it is very effective for me and my family. It removes makeup and dirt well. I have combination skin and am in my... +
I love most Neutrogena products, and the Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser is no exception. I have been buying it for a couple of years and it is very effective for me and my family. It removes makeup and dirt well.
I have combination skin and am in my 30s. My teenage daughter has oily skin, and my pre-teen boys and husband just use it out of convenience. What I'm trying to say is we have several different skin types and it's effective for all of us. We have never experienced irritation or breakouts. Sure, like all cleansers you want to apply a light moisturizer afterward since it will dissolve most of your natural oils. To be honest, when my face is makeup and dirt-free, I usually just wash with warm water and no cleanser at all.
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Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair® Regenerating Cream
I have not been using this regimen for very long but I feel like I have seen some difference. I have some uneven pigmentation and fine lines, and this is exactly what this line is designed to improve. I keep coming back to Neutrogena again and... +
I have not been using this regimen for very long but I feel like I have seen some difference. I have some uneven pigmentation and fine lines, and this is exactly what this line is designed to improve.
I keep coming back to Neutrogena again and again, so I will definitely stick with this product until it's used up. At that point I'll be better able to say if I'll buy again. The price is on par with most other moisturizers and it has a lighter fragrance than many I've tried. The only issue (not really an issue, but still) is that I think I'm a little on the young side for this product, so perhaps I would notice even more difference if I start this regimen a few years from now.
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Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Facial Cleanser
I really like this cleanser. My family tends to "borrow" some of my products on a regular basis, so I decided to go with a cleanser we all can use. This one is gentle and effective. Really, that's exactly what I'm looking for and nothing else!
I really like this cleanser. My family tends to "borrow" some of my products on a regular basis, so I decided to go with a cleanser we all can use. This one is gentle and effective. Really, that's exactly what I'm looking for and nothing else! -
Marcelle Kajal Kohl Eye Liner
This is a chubby pencil - much more comfortable to hold and apply. But it also has an extremely fine tip, which makes it a high precision pencil. At the same time, it's a soft product that easily glides onto the eye and because it's waterproof, it... +
This is a chubby pencil - much more comfortable to hold and apply. But it also has an extremely fine tip, which makes it a high precision pencil. At the same time, it's a soft product that easily glides onto the eye and because it's waterproof, it stays put.
If you love the ease of liquid liner but miss the softer look and smudgeability of a kohl pencil, this is the product for you. The only downside is that you have to use a specialty-size sharpener (only $2.95 on Marcelle's website).
This product is hypo-allergenic and perfume/paraben/preservative-free. Great product!
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Benefit Cosmetics They're Real! Mascara
I have tried many brands of mascara, and in the case of Benefit's "They're Real" mascara I had a quite different pre- and post-use opinion. When I first opened the bottle and drew out the wand I did not like the bristly look of the brush. It looked... +
I have tried many brands of mascara, and in the case of Benefit's "They're Real" mascara I had a quite different pre- and post-use opinion.
When I first opened the bottle and drew out the wand I did not like the bristly look of the brush. It looked like a thistle to me, and for someone who is used to plushy wands I worried that I would hurt my eye during application. It's also got this crazy spiky tip that looks very intimidating.
So obviously, I had to test it out.
Not only does this mascara wand NOT hurt my eye at all (not that it was soft, but somehow in the way it's engineered not all of the bristles touch the root of your lashes so I think it keeps the pokier bits a little farther away?), but it really does find every single lash that you have and amplifies it to the max.
I was shocked at how natural the effect was while still being a bold mascara. But even better than this is that due to the staggered layering of the bristles I had hardly any transfer to my lash line - this is always a problem with other mascaras for me. It was such a clean finish, I was amazed! The only downside I noticed was that lower lash application was perhaps a little goopy, but nothing that a lash comb won't quickly fix. It also wears soft and flexible on the lashes, no crunchiness at all.
I don't usually spend big bucks on mascara, but this is one that I'd splurge on when the occasion allows.
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Disney's Brave
This is definitely a favourite of mine from the Disney collection. It has a positive message without being preachy, hits all of the comedic high points, and has enough suspense and thrills to be accessible to boys and girls (my sons would otherwise... +
This is definitely a favourite of mine from the Disney collection. It has a positive message without being preachy, hits all of the comedic high points, and has enough suspense and thrills to be accessible to boys and girls (my sons would otherwise not have wanted to see a movie centred on a female lead. Sorry if that offends, it just is).
My only (cheeky) complaint is to thank Disney for introducing my kids to "wee naked babbies". The fun never ends on bath nights ;)
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Suddenly Smooth Single Wax Warmer
If you're going to wax at home, this is the way to do it. I have been waxing legs and underarms for a while, and have probably tried almost every product out there for home use. While there are many products I like - scents, consistency... +
If you're going to wax at home, this is the way to do it.
I have been waxing legs and underarms for a while, and have probably tried almost every product out there for home use. While there are many products I like - scents, consistency, convenience, etc - a common issue was keeping the wax warm enough to get through the waxing session quickly. Too often I'd have to return to the microwave to reheat my pot of wax.. usually in my bathrobe with bits of wax and whatnot stuck to my legs. Really attractive.
This unit is so simple to use. Set the warmer on your countertop and plop the pot into the insert (you should never pour the wax directly into the warmer!). Remove the lid from the wax tub, plug the unit in and flip the on switch. If you want to use a protective collar (thin cardboard to keep the unit clean of drippings), put the collar on the lip of the warmer first, then drop the wax tub through the hole. It's a snug fit, so you might have to fiddle with it a little.
There are 10 heat settings. I find it easiest to start on the highest heat to warm the wax quickly, then back it off to setting 7 or so for the waxing session. I'm not really sure when I'd ever use a much lower setting because you need the wax to be liquid enough to spread, but there are many types of wax and I haven't tried them all.
This unit is a somewhat standard size for the 14oz/450 g tubs available from several brands. So far I have only found this product at Sally Beauty Supply and Amazon.com but it is WELL WORTH THE HASSLE. I actually snatched it up during a special promo at Sally Beauty and paid far below regular retail at the time. That said, I'd happily pay full price knowing how well it works.
I've had it now for about 1.5 years and use it every month. So far it works just as well as the first day I bought it. I highly recommend it!
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Quaker Harvest Crunch Quinoa Bar
After reading these reviews I had to go out and buy a package myself. They are everything they promise to be. Very light and crispy, and not too chocolatey or overly chewy/crispy. I will definitely buy these again.
After reading these reviews I had to go out and buy a package myself. They are everything they promise to be. Very light and crispy, and not too chocolatey or overly chewy/crispy. I will definitely buy these again. -
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