mercurysmile
Member Since: July 13, 2010Reviews
Creation's Gardan Argan Oil From Morocco
I bought this at Rexall for about $16. A great deal because the bottle is a huge 120ml! It's pure Argan oil which I like because all the other Argan Oil type hair products have silicone. You only need 2-3 drops rubbed between your palms to smooth... +
I bought this at Rexall for about $16. A great deal because the bottle is a huge 120ml!
It's pure Argan oil which I like because all the other Argan Oil type hair products have silicone. You only need 2-3 drops rubbed between your palms to smooth through your hair to calm the frizz and give it a nice shine. It also feels very soft after the oil is absorbed a bit. As with these types of product if you put too much it will look greasy.
There is very little smell to the product, most days I don't smell it at all but sometimes I get a hint of a sweet nutty scent. The oil comes in a blue bottle so I couldn't tell what color the oil is.
I use this everyday as my styling product by running it from the ears down and concentrating on my ends. It definitely has helped the overall health of my hair. I have very long hair (down to my lower back) and this really keeps down on the tangles.
My only complaint is the packaging of this product, the top of the bottle has a very small opening so that the oil drips out but I find it gets a little messy. If this came with a dropper or if the top was a nozzle it would be a major improvement.
I would definitely purchase this again but since the bottle is so big and I use so little I doubt I would have to pick up another bottle anytime soon.
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Dove White Beauty Bar
Got this from chickadvisor. I usually use the dove sensitive skin soap so it was nice to give the original a try. I find this one rinses "cleaner" then the sensitive skin. The sensitive skin dove I find is more moisturizing but when you rinse you... +
Got this from chickadvisor.
I usually use the dove sensitive skin soap so it was nice to give the original a try. I find this one rinses "cleaner" then the sensitive skin. The sensitive skin dove I find is more moisturizing but when you rinse you can feel the emollients left on your skin.
While the original dove doesn't leave that moisturizing feeling it didn't dry out my skin either. So you get the bonus of squeaky clean feeling skin without it feeling tight or dry.
The smell is very soft and powdery, the smell doesn't linger on your skin.
I think I will stick to my sensitive skin version but the original is definitely nice to use aswell. I'd actually prefer the original for summer time or after a workout just to get that extra clean feel after being all sweaty.
Editor's Note: this member received a free product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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Sookie Stackhouse Novels
I read the series to tie me over from season 2 to season 3 of True Blood, I've yet to read the latest book. the tv series does follow the book a bit but they're different enough for me that I enjoy both. I found that some parts get a little... +
I read the series to tie me over from season 2 to season 3 of True Blood, I've yet to read the latest book. the tv series does follow the book a bit but they're different enough for me that I enjoy both. I found that some parts get a little long winded when the author starts describing a character, she's goes into a lot of detail down to the brand, style, and model of the shoes and what not. There's quite a few relatively descriptive sex scenes so this is definitely one for the adults.
Overall if you enjoy the tv show that I would say to give this series a try, if you are insanely against spoilers I would avoid it like the plague. Eventhough the tv show and books are a little different a lot of big story features such as Sookie being a fairy and the introduction of witches still are the same.
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The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Another great page turner. A good straightforward read that keeps that pages turning with all the suspensive and action. if you want to make the story more interactive you can try to do the anagrams yourself before reading forward. There's a bit... +
Another great page turner. A good straightforward read that keeps that pages turning with all the suspensive and action. if you want to make the story more interactive you can try to do the anagrams yourself before reading forward. There's a bit of controversy behind this book over the religious tones but if you can overlook it then it still tells a great story. -
Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984) by George Orwell
A truly great read. I would even suggest reading it just for the references that I lot of pop culture draws from such as big brother and the thought police. It depicts a dystopian society where the government is an omnipresent oppressing force. It... +
A truly great read. I would even suggest reading it just for the references that I lot of pop culture draws from such as big brother and the thought police. It depicts a dystopian society where the government is an omnipresent oppressing force. It paints and very bleak and dark idea of society. The language and structure isn't too difficult it reads pretty straight forwards. What a lot of people take away from this book is the practices portrayed in the book with practices that are currently or starting to be integrated with our daily lives. It brings definite negative connotations to the controversies of censorship, privacy, and government control.
For those who love a good sci-fi that takes place in a far from perfect future then this is right up your alley.
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Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Like a lot of Dan Brown books it's a great page turner. If you want a book that keeps you enthralled wanting to keep reading and find out what happens next then this is a great book. It's a good straightforward read with language that... +
Like a lot of Dan Brown books it's a great page turner. If you want a book that keeps you enthralled wanting to keep reading and find out what happens next then this is a great book. It's a good straightforward read with language that isn't too difficult. It does get a bit gory and gruesome at times so those with a sensitive disposition might want to give it a skip and try the next book in the Langdon series: The DaVinci Code. If you like action and you like adventure then this a great book. -
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
A very interesting book. This is the type of book that are for the people who want a book to ponder on. It's not just a straight up story and what you read is what you get. This book is one long metaphor and leaves a lot left to your... +
A very interesting book. This is the type of book that are for the people who want a book to ponder on. It's not just a straight up story and what you read is what you get. This book is one long metaphor and leaves a lot left to your interpretation. While the concept of the book requires a bit of personal insight the language and structure of the book are not difficult making the book easy to read and follow. It's a good book for book clubs because it brings up many points that can be discussed, since this book displays many facets to it's story it makes it easy to re-read to see the story in a new light. -
Face Forward by Kevyn Aucoin
I'm kindof a nerd so if I have an interest in a subject I like to read and research on it, even makeup! As just your average makeup user some people might find it a bit extreme to source out books that most pro MUAs enjoy. To my surprise I found... +
I'm kindof a nerd so if I have an interest in a subject I like to read and research on it, even makeup! As just your average makeup user some people might find it a bit extreme to source out books that most pro MUAs enjoy. To my surprise I found the two Aucoin books I read (Face Forward and Making Faces) were very accessible to beginners as well. All the techniques were explained in a language that is easy to understand. The transformations of some models and celebrities were amazing to look at, to see what makeup can accomplish. I wouldn't use this book as a direct tutorial but rather learning your face shape and features and how to use makeup to enhance them. -
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
I read all the Harry Potters in one go. I did enjoy the series but I felt the first 4 books were the ones that really shined. I still recommend reading them all obviously I'm just mentioning that I felt the series kindof felt rushed at the end... +
I read all the Harry Potters in one go. I did enjoy the series but I felt the first 4 books were the ones that really shined. I still recommend reading them all obviously I'm just mentioning that I felt the series kindof felt rushed at the end. Overall I found it was a solid series with great writing, the imagery and ideas that went into these books are immense. Even people who aren't a fan of fantasy books I feel can still be sucked into the world created in these books. A definite recommendation to any young adult. -
Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
A great book. It's an interesting look into the world of a Geisha and the business of it. I did watch the movie when it came out and while I did enjoy the movie I felt the book painted a better picture. It's a nice easy read so it's good... +
A great book. It's an interesting look into the world of a Geisha and the business of it. I did watch the movie when it came out and while I did enjoy the movie I felt the book painted a better picture. It's a nice easy read so it's good if you want something casual because the story is easy to follow and the writing style keeps you interested. -
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