MelMarie
Member Since: June 10, 2009Reviews
Magnum Classic Ice Cream Bars
I'm not one to typically splurge on high calorie/sugar treats, but my husband came home with these the other day so I decided to indulge. Wow! Absolutely delicious, the perfect combo of chocolate and velvety ice cream. Again - high on the... +
I'm not one to typically splurge on high calorie/sugar treats, but my husband came home with these the other day so I decided to indulge. Wow! Absolutely delicious, the perfect combo of chocolate and velvety ice cream. Again - high on the calorie/sugar count, but no one buys these for their nutritional value :) Tastes very decadent, although, a bit too high in my opinion, in price. I might buy these again if they were on sale but I would never pay full price (unless they tasted as good with half the sugar). -
Vichy Pureté Thermale Cleansing Foam Radiance Revealer
I received Vichy Purete Thermale Cleansing Foam Radiance Revealer as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. Personally, I did not find this product very effective. If I had any amount of makeup on, I had to either scrub twice with this... +
I received Vichy Purete Thermale Cleansing Foam Radiance Revealer as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. Personally, I did not find this product very effective. If I had any amount of makeup on, I had to either scrub twice with this product or use a makeup remover as well. This isn't rare with foam cleansers, however, it's a bit higher pricepoint, so I would expect more from it. However, on days when I wore light makeup, or none at all, it does a fabulous job. It has a nice fresh scent and foams great. I prefer other cleansers I already own, so I would not purchase this product in the future. -
Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream
I received Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream as part of the ChickAdvisory Product Review Club. I was a bit hesitant using this product at first due to the fact that it states it as being 'rich' and it is quite hot and muggy here now. However, it... +
I received Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream as part of the ChickAdvisory Product Review Club. I was a bit hesitant using this product at first due to the fact that it states it as being 'rich' and it is quite hot and muggy here now. However, it glides on your skin very nice and doesn't feel very heavy at all. I wasn't a fan of the light perfume smell, not that it was overpowering at all, just my personal taste. I prefer to use this cream at night however, since I do find that it takes a bit longer to absorb into my skin, so I don't like to apply other products or makeup immediately after application. It's slightly higher price point than I prefer to pay for moisturizer, and I do have other favorites that are cheaper, but it does have a feeling a 'luxury' when using it. I might purchase again. -
Vichy Thermal Spa Water
I received Vichy Thermal Spa Water as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. You get a generous amount of product with this one - the bottle is about the size of a regular bottle of hair spray. I regularly applied this after showering... +
I received Vichy Thermal Spa Water as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
You get a generous amount of product with this one - the bottle is about the size of a regular bottle of hair spray. I regularly applied this after showering, before applying moisturizer. It is very refreshing going on, makes your skin feel soft and the light scent is fresh. However, I did not notice any different with my skin, compared to the days I did not use it. It is nice to re-apply during the day if it's hot or if you are feeling groggy - but from what I can tell, there is no noticable change to your skin after applying. In my opinion, at this price point, there probably should be. I will likely not purchase this product in the future.
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NIVEA 3-in-1 Gentle Cleansing Wipes
I received this product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. I wasn't as impressed with these wipes as I was with the Express Eye Makeup Remover. I found them somewhat dry and a bit rough on my skin. I was also not a fan of the scent... +
I received this product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. I wasn't as impressed with these wipes as I was with the Express Eye Makeup Remover. I found them somewhat dry and a bit rough on my skin. I was also not a fan of the scent of them (I prefer a fresher scent - or none at all). It did a good job of cleansing my face, however, I almost felt like I was using a toner - with that slight rough feeling and leaving my skin irritatingly dry (I typically moisturize before bed - but I had to immediately apply after these wipes). I don't feel like these wipes lived up to the claims (Moisturizing - and Gentle). I will likely not purchase these in the future. -
NIVEA Express Eye Make-Up Remover
I received this product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. I was very impressed with this make up remover. I haven't used oil based make removers in quite some time - I've been using a line of homemade products from Etsy due to my... +
I received this product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. I was very impressed with this make up remover. I haven't used oil based make removers in quite some time - I've been using a line of homemade products from Etsy due to my somewhat senstive skin. I found this product very gentle and easy to use. It did not sting my eyes or surrounding skin. It did somewhat dry out the skin around my eyes - but I expect that, if it's doing it's job. I regularly apply moisturizer after washing anyway - so not an issue. With a few swipes of a cotton ball - eye makeup be gone! $8.99 a bottle is very reasonable as well - would definitely recommend! -
David's Blueberry Jam Loose Black Organic Tea
I received this tea as an extra in one of the Product Review Club packages - which was a lovely surprise! I'm not typically a tea drinker - I love my coffee, but it's nice to change it up now and again! I couldn't find my tea infuser so I had to... +
I received this tea as an extra in one of the Product Review Club packages - which was a lovely surprise! I'm not typically a tea drinker - I love my coffee, but it's nice to change it up now and again! I couldn't find my tea infuser so I had to buy another, not a huge deal - but I didn't want to wait to try this out! The first time I made it, my husband came downstairs all excited because he thought I was baking! The aroma is unreal while it's steeping - just like blueberry jam! I really enjoyed the taste, and would consider buying this again (I just find Davids Tea slightly overpriced - I'll watch the sale section!). Thanks ChickAdvisor for the lovely surprise! -
Brookside Dark Chocolate Fruit & Nut Bars - Cranberry with Blackberry
I received the 3 flavours of Brookside Dark Chocolate Fruit and Nut Bars as part of the Product Review Club (thank you!). This flavour was my least favorite - however, they were all really close and I still really did enjoy them all - I just found... +
I received the 3 flavours of Brookside Dark Chocolate Fruit and Nut Bars as part of the Product Review Club (thank you!). This flavour was my least favorite - however, they were all really close and I still really did enjoy them all - I just found this one to be the sweetest and least 'unique' of the tastes. I really like the look of the bars - the clear packaging is a definite bonus, since the bars themselves are so visually appealing. The bar is definitely sweet, however, it doesn't have that over-powering grainy sugar taste that many granola bars have. The portion is big enough for sure (perhaps a bit too big, if using these as a 'snack'). Likely the other two, the nuts and sugar definitely overpowered the bar and gave the 'flavours' a second seat. Given this - I still enjoyed it with my morning coffee and it kept me full until lunch. That's a good thing - considering the nutritional content - too much sugar for my typical morning snacks - and 7 weight watcher smart points per bar. (which is a lot considering a typical daily consumption is 30 points). At an average price of 1.99 per bar, I find them overpriced as well. I decided to recommend it - based on the fact that it was delicious - however, I likely won't be purchasing them. -
Garnier SkinActive Micellar Water All-In-1 Normal and Sensitive Skin Cleansing Water
I received the Garnier SkinActive Micellar Water as part of the Product Review Club. I love finding different methods of cleansing and removing makeup. Lately, I've been using a green line of make-up remover pads, but I was finding they dried out... +
I received the Garnier SkinActive Micellar Water as part of the Product Review Club. I love finding different methods of cleansing and removing makeup. Lately, I've been using a green line of make-up remover pads, but I was finding they dried out my skin too much - not the case with Micellar Water. I loved how it doesn't involve rubbing, so you don't feel like you are losing layers of skin. I would have to go over my face a few times until the cotton pads I was using were 'clean', but I still found it quite effective. I liked the fresh scent. After a week and a half of using this in conjunction with the daily moisturizer, I found my skin much brighter. At an average price of 9.99 per bottle (for a fair size bottle) I find it very affordable. I would definitely buy this again. -
Garnier SkinActive Miracle Anti-Fatigue Hydra-Gel Moisturizer
I received the Garnier SkinActive Miracle Anti-Fatigue Hydra-Gel Moisturizer as part of the Product Review Club. This came in the perfect time as I had just run out of my regular facial moisturizer (a green line of products from Target). The... +
I received the Garnier SkinActive Miracle Anti-Fatigue Hydra-Gel Moisturizer as part of the Product Review Club. This came in the perfect time as I had just run out of my regular facial moisturizer (a green line of products from Target). The bottle is rather small, since the average price of 24.99 is on the higher end of daily moisturizers. I found the pump on the bottle to dispense too much at one time, which leads to a bit of waste as well (which is not a good thing at this price point). I enjoyed the fresh scent of the moisturizer, and while I found it hydrated my skin very well, it took a while to 'dry'. I had to wait a bit before applying makeup afterwards. After about a week and a half of use, I did find that my face looked brighter and I actually went out a few times without makeup. I would consider buying this again. -
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