MelRichard
Member Since: April 9, 2015Reviews
La Roche-Posay Nutritic Lips
I purchased this product at Shopper's Drug Mart. I was on a major shopping spree with my sister (redeeming Optimum Points!) so I decided to treat myself to this lip chap. I'm going to review this lip chap for what it is - a premium skincare product... +
I purchased this product at Shopper's Drug Mart. I was on a major shopping spree with my sister (redeeming Optimum Points!) so I decided to treat myself to this lip chap.
I'm going to review this lip chap for what it is - a premium skincare product, with a ranking far above Chapstick.
This product is a hard roll up stick. It is scent free and color free. I am a pale Caucasian woman and this product does not show up on my lips at all - it is completely invisible (not even a little bit of shine).
I find that I need to rub the stick over my lips 3-4 times before I feel like I have enough product on my lips. I am accustomed to using premium lipcare products (I usually use Bioderma) and I do not find this one to be as effective as my usual product. It does not last as long, and it doesn't leave my lips as soft feeling. Overall, this product is disappointing. Maybe if you had really, REALLY sensitive lips, this product would be for you. I personally have no sensitivities, so I prefer a product that lasts longer. At $15 - I won't be purchasing this again.
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Vileda Dish Scrunge
I purchased this product from Shoppers Drug Mart for $3.99 I really like the quality of the sponge - it scrubs well and has held together through 20+ loads of dishes now. The wand is easy to open and fill with soap - I like to add a bit of soap and... +
I purchased this product from Shoppers Drug Mart for $3.99
I really like the quality of the sponge - it scrubs well and has held together through 20+ loads of dishes now. The wand is easy to open and fill with soap - I like to add a bit of soap and a bit of water inside so that my dishes get nice and foamy! This sponge on a stick is great for me because I broke my wrist badly a few years ago and don't have full dexterity of my wrists. This device really helps me get into the nooks and crannies of my dishes to get them really clean. Great product for anybody with limited wrist mobility!
The key with this product is to only add enough soap/water into the wand to do your load of dishes. Once you're done, empty out the wand and rinse it out. Take off the sponge head, rinse it out well, and lay both parts out to dry. This way - no bacteria, no smell - and ready to go for your next load of dishes!
Overall a fantastic product and well worth $3.99. I have already purchased replacement sponge heads for once this one wears out - but it is showing no signs of needing a replacement yet!
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Nude by Nature Perfecting Primer
I received this product free from ChickAdvisor in exchange for my honest review. Firstly, this product comes in a VERY small package (15 mL). I approximate that it will last me about two weeks of daily use. Unless this product is VERY inexpensive... +
I received this product free from ChickAdvisor in exchange for my honest review.
Firstly, this product comes in a VERY small package (15 mL). I approximate that it will last me about two weeks of daily use. Unless this product is VERY inexpensive, I wouldn't be able to justify going through a bottle of primer every two weeks. The waste from the packaging alone would kill my conscience!
Secondly, I received a coupon for optimum points at Shoppers Drug Mart if I purchased $50 from this brand. My Shoppers Drug Mart does not carry this brand, nor does their online website (beautyboutiqu.ca). Seems strange that ChickAdvisor would send me a useless coupon and I am a bit disappointed. I'm also disappointed as I had wanted to price out the Perfecting Primer in order to include this detail in my review, but I have not yet been able to find this product for sale in stores.
**Update - the nudebynature Canadian website sells this product for $32. No way could I justify spending $64/month on primer! Good to know.
The product itself is silicone free and it smells like Froot Loops. I personally quite like the smell but don't like to put products that are overly fragranced on my face. The good news is this product doesn't irritate my skin. It spreads easily, almost too easily, the product is a bit on the thin side. I found that it moisturized well and left my skin soft but didn't really act like a primer for my maturing skin. My enlarged pores weren't smoothed at all and none of my shallow-newly-forming-wrinkles were disguised. This product is unfortunately way, way less effective than my current primer (which contains silicone).
I am not pleased to find that this company is Australian. This product is made in Australia and shipped to Canada. I feel like I can probably stick with my current primer (made in North America) and avoid a product that is shipped across the world. I'd rather support local.
Bottom line? I wouldn't purchase this product and I am glad that I got to try it out for free. It might be a good primer for a young woman with youthful skin (no enlarged pores, no wrinkles) but then...does she really need a primer at all? Hmm.
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Love Beauty & Planet Argan Oil & Lavender Relaxing Rain Body Wash
I received this product to try for free from ChickAdvisor in exchange for my honest review. This body wash comes in a plastic bottle that sits upright. It has a pop top to get the body wash out. The bottle was recycled before the product was added... +
I received this product to try for free from ChickAdvisor in exchange for my honest review.
This body wash comes in a plastic bottle that sits upright. It has a pop top to get the body wash out. The bottle was recycled before the product was added (love this!)
The label is purple and very pretty - it has pictures of lavender on it and reminds me of something that I might purchase on etsy. Very floral and nice. I like that the bottle itself is clear so that I can see the product inside!
The smell is incredible! I love the smell of lavender, and this product does not disappoint. The first time I used it I dumped a bunch out into my hand and was pleasantly surprised that I had taken WAY TOO MUCH - I need way less of this product than I do my regular body wash! This body wash is VERY thick and creamy - a little goes a long way. It also lathers really well and seems to rinse off very quickly and completely. The smell enveloped my entire bathroom while I was using it and lingered on my skin afterwards. This is the perfect body wash to use before bed after a long day - so relaxing!!
The oils and extracts used in this product are ethically sourced. There is no silicon (yay, I'm allergic!) and this product is vegan and sulfate free. It lathers well, leaves my skin feeling soft and clean. It doesn't leave my skin feeling dry and tight like a lot of body washes - you can tell that they have infused this product with moisturizing oils!
At around $10 a bottle for a vegan and ethically conscious product - I will be repurchasing. The fact that the efficacy surpasses that of my regular body wash is astonishing to me! Thanks ChickAdvisor to introducing me to this fantastic new brand - you have made a repeat customer out of me! Five stars!
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Love Beauty & Planet Argan Oil & Lavender Smooth and Serene Conditioner
I received this product free from ChickAdvisor in exchange for my honest review. I have short (just past chin length), thin frizzy hair. I live in Alberta where the humidity level is low but my hair is STILL frizzy! I was thrilled to receive this... +
I received this product free from ChickAdvisor in exchange for my honest review.
I have short (just past chin length), thin frizzy hair. I live in Alberta where the humidity level is low but my hair is STILL frizzy!
I was thrilled to receive this product line to try out on my hair.
Let me start with the packaging. The bottle is round, with a pop top. My favorite kind of dispenser - no parts that might break like conditioner bottles that come with pumps.
The bottle is clear, and the label is purple. I like the purple, I think it looks very nice. I like that the bottle is clear so that I can see the product inside. The bottle looks like nothing special (it's pretty plain) but the magic is in the fact that it is recycled! That's right - this company packs their product into recycled bottles. LOVE!
My only complaint about the packaging is that I am a glasses wearer. When I shower, I shower blind. The conditioner bottle looks WAY too similar to the shampoo bottle - I would like for them to be dramatically different colors (like a lot of companies do) so that I can grab in the shower without having to pick it up and squint at it (and usually put it back to grab the correct bottle).
The conditioner itself is pretty fantastic. I LOVE the smell of lavender, and this product doesn't disappoint. The conditioner is nice and thick (not runny) and coated my hair easily- I didn't need much at all for my short hair - and it still made my shower smell wonderful! I did find that the scent doesn't linger in my hair afterwards (which makes me happy - that means it rinses clean very well!)
This conditioner is VEGAN (woohoo!) and silicon free (important for me - I'm allergic to silicon!) The bottle also states that the oils and extracts used in this product are ethically sourced. Be still, my heart!
I have an extremely sensitive scalp and after a week and a half I am experiencing zero reaction to this conditioner.
The argan oil leaves my hair follicles feeling soft and smooth but not weighed down. I usually wash my hair every 2nd - 3rd day and this conditioner leaves my hair feeling silky smooth and soft even on the third day - and my hair is still not greasy! (For those of you experiencing excess grease with this product - the packaging advises against putting this product on your roots - just do the ends!) I love how soft and frizz free my hair is with this product - even after it's been a couple (okay, a few!) days since I last washed.
At around $10 a bottle, I will be re-purchasing this product (and other products from this line). This is an ethically-conscious brand with a conditioner that actually works! Five stars (and a repeat purchase) from me!
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Love Beauty & Planet Argan Oil & Lavender Smooth and Serene Shampoo
I received this product free from ChickAdvisor in exchange for my honest review. I have short (just past chin length), thin frizzy hair. I live in Alberta where the humidity level is low but my hair is STILL frizzy! I was thrilled to receive this... +
I received this product free from ChickAdvisor in exchange for my honest review.
I have short (just past chin length), thin frizzy hair. I live in Alberta where the humidity level is low but my hair is STILL frizzy!
I was thrilled to receive this product line to try out on my hair.
Let me start with the packaging. The bottle is round, with a pop top. My favorite kind of dispenser - no parts that might break like shampoo bottles that come with pumps.
The bottle is clear, and the label is purple. I like the purple, I think it looks very nice. I like that the bottle is clear so that I can see the product inside. The bottle looks like nothing special (it's pretty plain) but the magic is in the fact that it is recycled! That's right - this company packs their product into recycled bottles. LOVE!
My only complaint about the packaging is that I am a glasses wearer. When I shower, I shower blind. The shampoo bottle looks WAY too similar to the conditioner bottle - I would like for them to be dramatically different colors (like a lot of companies do) so that I can grab in the shower without having to pick it up and squint at it (and usually put it back to grab the correct bottle).
The shampoo itself is pretty fantastic. I LOVE the smell of lavender, and this product doesn't disappoint. The shampoo is very creamy and lathers really well - I didn't need much at all for my short hair - and it still made my shower smell wonderful! I did find that the scent doesn't linger in my hair afterwards (which makes me happy - that means it rinses clean very well!)
This shampoo is VEGAN (woohoo!) and silicon free (important for me - I'm allergic to silicon!) The bottle also states that the oils and extracts used in this product are ethically sourced. Be still, my heart!
I have an extremely sensitive scalp and after a week and a half I am experiencing zero reaction to this shampoo.
The argan oil leaves my hair follicles feeling soft and smooth but not weighed down. I usually wash my hair every 2nd - 3rd day and this shampoo leaves my hair feeling silky smooth and soft even on the third day - and my hair is still not greasy!
At around $10 a bottle, I will be re-purchasing this product (and other products from this line). This is an ethically-conscious brand with a shampoo that actually works! Five stars (and a repeat purchase) from me!
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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel
I purchased this cleanser for my slightly dry skin that annoyingly suffered from cystic acne breakouts along the jawline. It is alcohol free, soap free, colorant free and paraben free. This means that it does not irritate my super sensitive skin AT... +
I purchased this cleanser for my slightly dry skin that annoyingly suffered from cystic acne breakouts along the jawline.
It is alcohol free, soap free, colorant free and paraben free. This means that it does not irritate my super sensitive skin AT ALL. Amazing! I have been using it for about a month each evening with my Clinique sonic facial cleansing brush and it has completely changed my skin.
I use it to wash my makeup off with it and it removes everything except my water proof mascara with no struggle.
After I wash, my face feels clean but not right and dry. I am happy to report that my cystic acne is completely GONE and my facial skin is not dry. This face wash has been a game changer for me and I will continue using this product in the future. At $14.99/200 mL (got it at Shoppers Drug Mary) this product is worth every single penny.
It doesn't foam much (maybe the lack of soap?!) but it still cleans exceptionally well. I highly recommend combining this product with a facial cleansing brush. This pH balanced formula has left my skin smooth and acne free. I am just so amazed that it manages to remove my oil and Arvin like it does without drying out my face. Phenomenal product.
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Vim Power & Shine Multi-Purpose Wipes Ocean Fresh
I purchased this product from the Clearance rack at my local Shoppers Drug Mart. I paid $2 for them - and I feel like I still paid too much. I was expecting to be able to actually clean with these. No - not what these are for. The product... +
I purchased this product from the Clearance rack at my local Shoppers Drug Mart. I paid $2 for them - and I feel like I still paid too much.
I was expecting to be able to actually clean with these. No - not what these are for. The product instructions state that you should clean dirty surfaces first, and then run a Vim Power & Shine cloth over the area. This seems a bit redundant to me. The cloths are fairly thin and not very moist (compared to, say, a Lysol wipe) The smell is nice and clean. These cloths do not remove stuck on food, grime, etc - it simply sanitizes the surface to which it is applied.
This product seems a bit frivolous and wasteful to me. I will stick with my vinegar & microfiber cloth. It cleans and shines, too, but in only one step and with no waste! I could see maybe keeping a package of these cloths in the car for quick wipe ups - but they really have no use around the house. These wouldn't stand a chance against my bathroom - they fell apart just wiping my kitchen counter tops!
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Clinique Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush
I purchased this product from Shoppers Drug Mart for $111 and I got 20X the Shoppers Optimum points. A pretty good deal, I think! This device has to be plugged in to charge before use. I charged it the first time overnight and have now been using... +
I purchased this product from Shoppers Drug Mart for $111 and I got 20X the Shoppers Optimum points. A pretty good deal, I think!
This device has to be plugged in to charge before use. I charged it the first time overnight and have now been using it every day for over two months and have not yet had to re-charge it. Absolutely amazing battery life.
The unit itself is small and light. It fits easily in my hands and lives on the top shelf of my shower. The unit is waterproof and works great in the shower.
The brush head that comes with the unit is white and green. The white bristles are a bit softer, perfect for cheeks and forehead. The green bristles are a bit tougher - to get areas like the chin and T-zone (where we tend to be a bit more acne prone)
I have extremely sensitive skin and have had no issues using this brush every day. I use it at night - 30 seconds on the bottom of my face and 30 seconds on the top. This unit automatically shuts off after 30 seconds so you cannot overwash your face and damage your skin.
I use my regular facewash with this brush.
In two months, I have not had a single breakout. I used to get cystic acne along my jawline all the time. Since I'm using this brush on that area every day - NO BREAKOUTS! I'm absolutely flabbergasted and cannot BELIEVE how clean this brush leaves my skin.
I have noticed that my lotion tends to sink into my skin better after using this brush also, as it brushes off all of the surface dead skin in addition to all of the gunk out of the pores.
I have already purchased two replacement heads for this item - one is an acne brush (blue) and the other a charcoal brush (black). I am excited to try them out, one I am finished with the brush that came with the unit (it lasts for approximately 3 months before it requires a replacement).
Overall - I would recommend this product for anybody. It has really changed my face - this is so much more efficient than just washing your face with your hands or a wash cloth. I would purchase this item again and again - I absolutely love it. Cannot recommend highly enough.
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Know Cosmetics No Dark Shadows Complexion Enhancer
I received this product from Chick Advisor Premium. All my life, I have suffered with dark circles under my eyes. I was very excited to receive this product. Unfortunately, this product left me less than impressed. I had to twist the tube about 12... +
I received this product from Chick Advisor Premium.
All my life, I have suffered with dark circles under my eyes. I was very excited to receive this product.
Unfortunately, this product left me less than impressed. I had to twist the tube about 12 times before any product came out, and then it came out in a huge wasteful gush (at $22 for a tiny bottle - that's a big deal!) This product comes in a tube and you twist the tube to get the product to come out. It comes out into a white, soft-bristled brush that you then brush onto your undereye circles.
The product is fairly thin and runny. That makes it easy to spread out over the undereye area. The coverage was average - it was about as effective as any other undereye concealer I have tried. But this product SMELLS! I was overwhelmed by a very chemical-y (almost nailpolish like?) smell as soon as I started to put this product on.
It dried quickly, and I was appalled to find that it settled in the little creases under my eyes (I'm only 31, they're not very deep. This would be AWFUL for anyone with any sort of actual wrinkles!) I also have very sensitive skin and found that this product burned a little bit when I applied it.
I was pleased that this product lasted all day, but my usual concealers do too. For the price, I would not purchase this product (especially because of the scary chemical smell!) My $5 drugstore concealer works just as well, with neither the chemical smell or gigantic price tag.
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