MsMMR01
Member Since: February 23, 2014Reviews
Maybelline New York Facestudio Master Strobing Liquid Illuminating Highlighter
After using this highlighter I will never go back! I'm incredibly impressed with Maybelline's New York Face Studio Master Strobing Liquid Highlighter. It gave me the glowing complexion I love without the "glitter" I hate in so many products (the... +
After using this highlighter I will never go back! I'm incredibly impressed with Maybelline's New York Face Studio Master Strobing Liquid Highlighter. It gave me the glowing complexion I love without the "glitter" I hate in so many products (the chunky stuff ); this is more like a shimmer.. and very subtle. I used it on my cheek bones & down the centre of my nose. It went on smooth, stayed on all night - it didn't even smear (the first night I wore it was our date night) and was easy to wash off.
This product is definitely replacing my high end highlighter, I loved it that much. Best of all, the price is out of this world for this kind of quality.
A MUST TRY!
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Carnation Breakfast Essentials Powder Drink Mix in Vanilla
I was fortunate enough to be selected to try Carnation Breakfast Essentials Powder Drink Mix in Vanilla. I've always found it hard to eat throughout the day - I usually don't have the time to make breakfast, so I'm not stranger to other brands of... +
I was fortunate enough to be selected to try Carnation Breakfast Essentials Powder Drink Mix in Vanilla.
I've always found it hard to eat throughout the day - I usually don't have the time to make breakfast, so I'm not stranger to other brands of "instant meal replacements". Most often the consistency is watery & I can clearly taste the vitamins over the clearly artificial flavouring. I found with Carnation's Breakfast it tasted authentically vanilla without the vitamin taste AND it was creamy & delicious!! I even convinced my husband to try it and he really enjoyed it too, despite the fact that he's considerably picky & had my other powdered meal replacement & drinks and disliked them. He was pleasantly surprised at the creamy delicious flavour.
I continued using Carnation's Breakfast Essentials all week, every morning. I felt more awake during the day & less hungry before lunch; my usual brand meal replacement never did that. So at the end of the week I compared ingredients & nutritional values of Carnations Breakfast V my usual brand.....
What I found was that Carnation Breakfast had 9g more protein, 4g less fat, 2g more fibre & 85g less sodium then my usual brand. What's more, is that I also found that my usual brand contained LESS vitamins & minerals Carnation and was a smaller serving (no wonder why I was feeling better a week after my switch). I also lost 2 pounds in the last 2 weeks (since I've switched to Carnation Breakfast Essentials)!!
I'm going to continue with Carnation (I can't wait to try the chocolate & strawberry flavours).
For anyone who is struggling to make time for breakfast & wants more vitamins/minerals in their diet, Carnation Breakfast Essentials Powder Drink Mix is a fantastic & delicious solution! I definitely recommend this product!
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NIVEA Essential Lip Balm
Nivea is a brand known for it's quality, so I wasn't surprised at all by how effective & fantastic their Essential Lip Balm is. I always get dry & chapped lips in the Fall/Winter seasons, it's just become a fact of life for me. I've used almost... +
Nivea is a brand known for it's quality, so I wasn't surprised at all by how effective & fantastic their Essential Lip Balm is. I always get dry & chapped lips in the Fall/Winter seasons, it's just become a fact of life for me. I've used almost every lip balm & chapstick out there, and most don't work as well as they should, require numerous applications in a short period of time & smell/taste awful! I was thrilled that NONE of that applied to Nivea's Essential Lip Balm. I started using Nivea's Lip Balm daily in the beginning of September and I have yet to get wind burned, dry or chapped lips. I only need to apply it (so far) twice daily & my lips are softer then they've ever been!! I also really enjoy the natural scent.. It's not overwhelming and if I happen to eat or drink after applying it, it doesn't change the taste of whatever I'm eating/drinking. I will definitely continue to use Nivea's Essential Lip Balm - I've already purchased one for my husband who works outdoors and also suffers from dry, chapped/wind burnt lips.
The cost is the same as many other brands but the quality is FAR superior!
I received this product for free for my unbiased & honest review as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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Nivea Creme
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE NIVEA CREME!!! At first I was a bit taken aback by the size compared to the price, but with a little google research I quickly realized that the sample I was given was just that; "sample size". Rest assured the regular size product... +
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE NIVEA CREME!!!
At first I was a bit taken aback by the size compared to the price, but with a little google research I quickly realized that the sample I was given was just that; "sample size". Rest assured the regular size product is much larger. So with that out of the way, I began to use Nivea creme on my elbows & hands (which are incredibly dry) and also my husbands feet (which are SO dried out that he doesn't have feeling in his heels... gross! lol). Upon application the creme is a bit greasy but once you apply it and rub it in, that greasy feeling goes away... rather quickly. I was really impressed at how quickly my elbows & hands felt soft.. it really only took 2-3 applications. My hands/elbows were soft & moisturised and best of all, a little goes a LONG way!
I have to mention that we have tried MANY products on my husbands feet (being military he's in boots all day long, which wrecks havoc on his feet). Most didn't work, some worked "okay"... NONE worked as well as Nivea Creme. Within a week of daily use his feet were soft... I mean baby bottom soft! Best of all, he no longer has the pain & itch on his heels that comes from the severe dry skin he once had.
So even though I only had a tiny sample, it was enough to use for myself & my husband and we still have some left (after weeks of use). So for the price you're getting a lot of bang for your buck - a quality product that goes a long way! I love that! I also really like that it came in a tin - I was able to control how much I used.
WE WILL DEFINITELY CONTINUE TO USE NIVEA CREME; In the biggest size we can get! =D
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NIVEA Protect & Care Anti-perspirant/Deodorant
I liked Nivea's Protect & Care Deodorant. The price is about what you would expect to pay for brand name deodorant & it does what it claims. I liked that I could shave my armpits and apply the deodorant immediately after with no burn or irritation... +
I liked Nivea's Protect & Care Deodorant. The price is about what you would expect to pay for brand name deodorant & it does what it claims. I liked that I could shave my armpits and apply the deodorant immediately after with no burn or irritation. It did dry really quickly & left my arm pits soft. It protected from body odor, although when I went to the gym I had to reapply. I do wish that the scent was a little more girly - I'm unsure whether or not it comes in different scents.
Overall; It's a good product, competitive with other brands.
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NIVEA Creme Care Facial Cleansing Wipes
I used Nivea Creme Care Facial Cleansing Wipes in combination with the Nivea Creme Care Facial Cleansing Lotion (lotion in the morning & wipes before bed). I was not disappointed with the results. Initially I was hesitant, the wipes do feel a bit... +
I used Nivea Creme Care Facial Cleansing Wipes in combination with the Nivea Creme Care Facial Cleansing Lotion (lotion in the morning & wipes before bed). I was not disappointed with the results.
Initially I was hesitant, the wipes do feel a bit greasy, however it doesn't stay on your face & hands. I was pleased with how effective Nivea's facial wipes were at removing ALL my makeup; even my waterproof mascara & eyeliner (which is nearly impossible to remove). After a long day out in the sun, pollution & humidity, I felt refreshed after using the wipes. I could instantly feel my face relax. It was incredibly soothing. On top of that, after a few days of daily use my skin looked brighter, felt softer & my pores were reduced. I also noticed that I didn't break out during my monthly (this ALWAYS happens). I'm not sure whether this was because of Nivea's Creme Care Facial Wipes alone or in combination with the Nivea's Creme Care Cleansing Lotion; either way, I will DEFINITELY continue to use these wipes.
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NIVEA Creme Care All-in-One Facial Cleansing Lotion
I truly enjoyed using Nivea's Creme Care All-In-One Facial Cleansing Lotion! I was able to use it every day without my skin drying out, breaking out or feeling greasy (I usually struggle with any combination of the 3 when using facial cleansers... +
I truly enjoyed using Nivea's Creme Care All-In-One Facial Cleansing Lotion! I was able to use it every day without my skin drying out, breaking out or feeling greasy (I usually struggle with any combination of the 3 when using facial cleansers daily). It was quick & easy to apply; I could have it on & off within two mins. I was surprised at how quickly I noticed results. After the first use my skin looked & felt moisturised - NO OILY RESIDUE! I felt clean without my face feeling dry. After a few days I noticed that my skin was clearly looking brighter & softer. Best of all, for the first time in my ENTIRE life, I didn't break out during my monthly (something that always happens). I'm not sure whether this was from the cleansing lotion or in combination with the Nivea Facial Wipes, but either way, I'll certainly continue to use this product!! -
Vichy Idéalia Eyes
I love Vichy, it's one of my favourite beauty companies. Usually they are bang on... but this product falls short for me. I started using Vichy Idealia Eyes with my morning care routine - I would apply it along with Vichy Idealia Day Care. I liked... +
I love Vichy, it's one of my favourite beauty companies. Usually they are bang on... but this product falls short for me. I started using Vichy Idealia Eyes with my morning care routine - I would apply it along with Vichy Idealia Day Care. I liked the applicator - I enjoyed that I could apply the product without actually having to touch it. The soft gel like applicator felt nice on my skin & did a good job of applying the product. It also made it difficult to over do it, ensuring you applied the right amount of product. I also liked how the product made the bags under my eyes look; it did actually make my eyes look brighter. However, I didn't find it to be "fast absorbing", in fact, within 30-60 minutes I would find that some of the product would cake up. I also found this product really bothered my eyes. They'd burn & water... it didn't happen every time, but if I had to be in the heat or began to sweat it would get into my eyes, even hours later. I just didn't find it to be fast absorbing or worth the over all effort for the results that I experienced. -
Vichy Pureté Thermale 3-in-1 One Step Cleansing Micellar Solution
LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!! I can't express just how much I enjoyed using this product! I used it in the morning AND in the evening before bed. In the mornings I always felt awake & refreshed after application. In the evenings it took off every bit of make... +
LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!!
I can't express just how much I enjoyed using this product! I used it in the morning AND in the evening before bed. In the mornings I always felt awake & refreshed after application. In the evenings it took off every bit of make up on my face - even my water proof mascara & eyeliner with no scrubbing (that's impressive!). My face never felt dry - in fact it literally felt like I was simply applying water to my face - no burn like with some cleansers. I suffer through monthly break outs on my face (usually around my chin & mouth) and I didn't get ANYTHING this month... that hasn't happened in years. This 1 product is replacing 3 for me - no need for a toner, cleanser or daily facial scrub. I will certainly continue to implement Vichy Purete Thermale 3-in-1 One Step Cleansing Micellar water & definitely recommend!
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Vichy Idéalia Day Care
Initially I wasn't crazy about this face cream. I wasn't fussy about the smell or the feel of it. My face was left feeling like I had just applied sun screen (not the best feeling for a product of this price point - in my opinion). I've used other... +
Initially I wasn't crazy about this face cream. I wasn't fussy about the smell or the feel of it. My face was left feeling like I had just applied sun screen (not the best feeling for a product of this price point - in my opinion). I've used other Vichy products - even from the Idealia line - and I just felt like this quality wasn't representative of the Vichy brand. However, I stuck with it, and I'm glad I did. After 2 weeks I started to notice changes in my skin. The colour was more even, fine lines around my eyes and mouth were minimised & my skin actually felt smoother. I was also really pleased with how little you needed to cover your entire face & neck (and obviously still see results). I would recommend this product - I just wish it was at a lower price point. -
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