manicpixiedreamgirl
Member Since: August 4, 2014Reviews
Delectable - Everything Balm by Cake Beauty
I received a sample of this, and I'm absolutely obsessed. It claims to have 'over 21 innovative uses' but I'd beg to differ. It's definitely versatile, but some of their suggestions are a bit out there. I actually use it on my cuticles, it's... +
I received a sample of this, and I'm absolutely obsessed. It claims to have 'over 21 innovative uses' but I'd beg to differ. It's definitely versatile, but some of their suggestions are a bit out there. I actually use it on my cuticles, it's perfect! You only need a tiny, tiny amount (like the size of a piece of rice) and it'll do all 10 nails. It's also really nice as a lip balm or treatment, it leaves my lips moisturized and silky. It smells wonderful. It's a little on the pricey side, but I'd definitely recommend using it as a cuticle balm, you totally get your money's worth and then some. -
TRESemmé® Fresh Start Volumizing Dry Shampoo
Like many others, this was the first dry shampoo I ever tried. I received a sample of it, and it put me off dry shampoo for a long time. I have very thin hair, so finding a dry shampoo that worked has been a struggle as it is, but this stuff is just... +
Like many others, this was the first dry shampoo I ever tried. I received a sample of it, and it put me off dry shampoo for a long time. I have very thin hair, so finding a dry shampoo that worked has been a struggle as it is, but this stuff is just not good. It left my hair sticky and limp, which is pretty much the exact opposite of what you want a dry shampoo to do. -
Nexxus® Emergencée Shampoo
This shampoo is absolutely amazing. I can't recommend it enough. I'm someone who has regularly used a drugstore shampoo, and never understood why my hair was dry and damaged - until I got a sample of the whole Emergencee system. The shampoo and... +
This shampoo is absolutely amazing. I can't recommend it enough. I'm someone who has regularly used a drugstore shampoo, and never understood why my hair was dry and damaged - until I got a sample of the whole Emergencee system. The shampoo and conditioner are incredible. My once damaged hair was suddenly silky smooth, and if I spend time blow drying and styling it, it looks like I just got it done at the salon. I've been hoarding my sample bottles, as the price is on the higher side, but totally worth it. I will definitely be replacing this when I run out, and that's not something I say often.
I received this product for free in return for an honest review. *
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Dove® Advanced Care Antiperspirant Stick Unscented
I absolutely love this! It has no overpowering scents and it works surprisingly well. I've struggled with finding an unscented deodorant that was TRULY unscented, and this is definitely it! I would recommend to anyone else who is sensitive to scents.
I absolutely love this! It has no overpowering scents and it works surprisingly well. I've struggled with finding an unscented deodorant that was TRULY unscented, and this is definitely it! I would recommend to anyone else who is sensitive to scents. -
Coastal Scents Revealed Palette
I, like many others, bought this palette as a cheaper alternative to the Naked palettes. I've been really impressed by this palette, and find myself reaching for it way more than I thought I would. It's definitely a good beginner palette, I don't... +
I, like many others, bought this palette as a cheaper alternative to the Naked palettes. I've been really impressed by this palette, and find myself reaching for it way more than I thought I would. It's definitely a good beginner palette, I don't feel guilty using this everyday since it was under $30, and I can still create some similar looks to the higher end brands. The eyeshadows themselves are a bit chalky, and there's lots of fallout, but I think that's fairly normal with shimmery shadows. -
Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Polish & Miracle Gel Top Coat
I'm still on the fence with this stuff. I received a polish and the top coat for my birthday, and have now tried it out twice. After looking up the price, I'm a little disappointed in what you get for your money. I will start off by saying this... +
I'm still on the fence with this stuff. I received a polish and the top coat for my birthday, and have now tried it out twice. After looking up the price, I'm a little disappointed in what you get for your money.
I will start off by saying this stuff stayed on my nails longer than nail polish normally does, but I wasn't incredibly impressed by it either. I normally get 3 weeks to a month on any given gel nail application, but this stuff was chipping the next day. Every hint of polish was gone in a week, which was incredibly disappointing.
I've heard you can use the top coat over any nail polish, so I will definitely be trying that next. I do like the formula, so hopefully I can actually get some use out of it before it goes goopy.
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The balm Mr. write now in jac
I received this (full-sized!) product in my Ipsy bag this month, and I loved it so much I had to review it. I'm a beauty newb, so I can't say how this compares to higher end eyeliners, but I've definitely added it to my make-up bag. The colour is... +
I received this (full-sized!) product in my Ipsy bag this month, and I loved it so much I had to review it. I'm a beauty newb, so I can't say how this compares to higher end eyeliners, but I've definitely added it to my make-up bag.
The colour is not one I'd normally consider for myself, but it's shockingly pretty. It's a really nice gold/bronze colour that absolutely shines. The staying power of this eyeliner is also seriously impressive, I swatched it on my hand and was able to do the dishes and go about my daily routine without it smudging - at all.
The only downside is that it is a bit crumbly when dry; I've found heating it up for a second or two really helps it glide on smoothly.
I looked up the retail price, and it's around $18 for the full size, which I'd say is on par with some mid-range brands. I'd definitely recommend, this colour really surprised me.
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Batiste Dry Shampoo Tropical Coconut & Exotic
This stuff is AMAZING!! I've tried quite a lot of dry shampoos, and Batiste is the best of the best. I have very thin hair, which can get overloaded with product real quick - it's literally always been a struggle to find a dry shampoo that doesn't... +
This stuff is AMAZING!! I've tried quite a lot of dry shampoos, and Batiste is the best of the best. I have very thin hair, which can get overloaded with product real quick - it's literally always been a struggle to find a dry shampoo that doesn't totally weigh it down. I picked up a bottle of this stuff on a whim, and was completely blown away. It works so well, and it smells like a dream. It's also fairly cheap, although I wouldn't complain if it was a few dollars cheaper. I always go with the Tropical scent, just because it smells like Coconuts and it reminds me of the beach. -
Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Brow Box
Oh, how I wish this wasn't Limited Edition. I bought this when Sephora was cleaning out their Gwen Stefani Urban Decay stock, and it was half price. I'm seriously kicking myself for not buying 2, because it's that amazing. I have struggled to find... +
Oh, how I wish this wasn't Limited Edition.
I bought this when Sephora was cleaning out their Gwen Stefani Urban Decay stock, and it was half price. I'm seriously kicking myself for not buying 2, because it's that amazing. I have struggled to find a brow powder that genuinely matched my hair colour. As a dirty blonde, every brow product I've ever tried has always been too dark, or on the odd occasion, too light. I was honestly shocked that how closely this matches my actual hair colour. It blends flawlessly. It's a real miracle. And on top of all that, it comes with a brow gel, 2 teeny tiny little brushes and a pair of teeny tiny little tweezers.
It's going to be tough to find any of these around, but if you happen upon one and are a dirty blonde, definitely pick it up! You won't regret it.
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Milani Baked Blush
Everyone and their mother was talking about Luminoso, so of course I had to pick it up when I found it at the drugstore one day. I must say, I am so SO impressed. This blush is absolutely amazing, and it was only $8. The colour is perfect for... +
Everyone and their mother was talking about Luminoso, so of course I had to pick it up when I found it at the drugstore one day. I must say, I am so SO impressed. This blush is absolutely amazing, and it was only $8.
The colour is perfect for nearly every skin tone, and it has a light shimmer to it that gives a slight sun-kissed look, which I seriously adore. I've also used it daily for almost a month, and there's no noticeable dip in the pan yet!
I also think the packaging is freaking adorable, the gold compact is classic and really resembles a high end brand; I don't feel bad about leaving this in the package, and I'm someone that religiously depots every single thing I own.
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