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Member Since: March 11, 2010Reviews
The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Foam Cleanser
I have sensitive skin that tends to breakout around my chin (thank you, 30s), and this face wash really does work well. I used the foaming face wash for about a year and eventually switched to the Aloe Calming Cream Cleanser, but if for any reason... +
I have sensitive skin that tends to breakout around my chin (thank you, 30s), and this face wash really does work well. I used the foaming face wash for about a year and eventually switched to the Aloe Calming Cream Cleanser, but if for any reason the cream cleanser was no longer available, I would go back to the foaming wash. -
The Body Shop Aloe Calming Facial Cleanser
I've been using Aloe Calming Facial Cleanser for about 2 years. I'm a 30-something with dry skin, eczema and the normal hormone-related acne. I love this cleanser because it's gentle enough not to irritate my eczema or dry out my skin, but cleans... +
I've been using Aloe Calming Facial Cleanser for about 2 years. I'm a 30-something with dry skin, eczema and the normal hormone-related acne. I love this cleanser because it's gentle enough not to irritate my eczema or dry out my skin, but cleans well enough to keep my acne under control. I recently realized that I don't take enough time to actually clean my face, and since then I've been spending about a full 30 seconds massaging the cleanser on my skin (I used to kind of slap it on, move it around and wipe it all off in 30 seconds) and I've found it works even better! #TheMoreYouKnow -
Deva Curl No-Poo
Although the fact that this doesn't suds up takes some getting used to, I find that the No-Poo is pretty effective. I don't use it for every wash though because I find that my hair gets greasier sooner. I use it more when I'm traveling to give my... +
Although the fact that this doesn't suds up takes some getting used to, I find that the No-Poo is pretty effective. I don't use it for every wash though because I find that my hair gets greasier sooner. I use it more when I'm traveling to give my hair a change from the regular stuff I use. -
BITE Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick
I bought my BITE lipstick in Toronto at one of BITE's roaming personalized lip lab events about 6 months ago. So it is everything I want in a lipstick because I got to choose the details, and I've given it ample wear. I just LOVE it. It looks... +
I bought my BITE lipstick in Toronto at one of BITE's roaming personalized lip lab events about 6 months ago. So it is everything I want in a lipstick because I got to choose the details, and I've given it ample wear. I just LOVE it. It looks fantastic and it FEELS fantastic. No gross taste or texture. The most I have ever spent on a lipstick, but so far it's proven it's worthy of that price tag. -
The Body Shop Coconut Body Butter
Coconut Body Butter by The Body Shop is an oldie but a goodie. Still one of my favourite moisturizers fifteen years later. One container lasts me quite a long time, absorbs quickly and the scent isn't over powering. I've never had it go bad. I... +
Coconut Body Butter by The Body Shop is an oldie but a goodie. Still one of my favourite moisturizers fifteen years later. One container lasts me quite a long time, absorbs quickly and the scent isn't over powering. I've never had it go bad. I confess I'll only buy it on sale for budgeting reasons, though it really is worth the $20. I give the effectiveness 4/5 only because I have another go-to body moisturizer from another natural company that moisturizes my skin like no other. -
Cocoon Apothecary Jasmine Perfume Oil
I adore the scent of jasmine, and with this non-toxic roll-on natural perfume it's been easy to make it my signature scent. I've been using it for over a year and I've never had it stain my clothing (although I do rub it in after applying), and a... +
I adore the scent of jasmine, and with this non-toxic roll-on natural perfume it's been easy to make it my signature scent. I've been using it for over a year and I've never had it stain my clothing (although I do rub it in after applying), and a bottle lasts me several months, even with daily, and generous, use. The scent doesn't last all day, but the bottle easily tucks into my purse for a quick pick-me-up. LOVE! -
Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips
There is a definite learning curve with these polish strips, but once you've got it, it's a good product. I managed to stretch one box into 3 applications by using several strips twice (doing 2 nails with each strip) and that really made it worth my... +
There is a definite learning curve with these polish strips, but once you've got it, it's a good product. I managed to stretch one box into 3 applications by using several strips twice (doing 2 nails with each strip) and that really made it worth my money, but I wouldn't recommend that with any design you wouldn't want stretched (i.e. the metallics).
Insta-dry, fairly easy to put on. I did the whole thing, first time, in less than 40 minutes. The polish lasted about the same amount of time as plain-old nail polish, not the 10 days, but I'm the type who uses her nails as a Swiss Army knife so that's not a good indicator necessarily!
It was a little rough to get off at the end of it's nail-life, but I was able to use regular polish removal to do it. Just be patient.
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Smashbox 24 Hour Photo Finish Shadow Primer
Let me start by saying that I have oily eyelids. And let me continue by saying that as a result of those eyelids, despite multiple Sephora staff raving about it, this product is not the one for me. I put the product on, I let it sit for a minute... +
Let me start by saying that I have oily eyelids. And let me continue by saying that as a result of those eyelids, despite multiple Sephora staff raving about it, this product is not the one for me.
I put the product on, I let it sit for a minute (as directed), I apply my eye-shadow and it looks amazing! Within 2 hours, my eye-shadow has disappeared. I tried this product for at least 4 months, using different amounts (less, more), different eye-shadows and it just didn't do anything for me.
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GOSH Giant Blush
I tried this product for free as part of the Chick Advisor Product Review Club. I was skeptical about this product for the first few times I used it, but I persevered to give it a fair trial. The problem was that it blended in TOO well, to the... +
I tried this product for free as part of the Chick Advisor Product Review Club.
I was skeptical about this product for the first few times I used it, but I persevered to give it a fair trial. The problem was that it blended in TOO well, to the point where I didn't think it was worth applying.
So I got bold and I dabbed on more of the blush in a smaller circle on the apple of each cheek, then blended, and lo-and-behold, it really looked great! So my advice is, don't be shy, because this blush really excels in the blending department!
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GOSH Mineral Powder
I tried this product for free as part of the Chick Advisor Review Club. My go-to powder is Bare Minerals and so I'm comparing this experience to my norm. I found that the powder sat in my pores rather prominently - was able to reduce this by using... +
I tried this product for free as part of the Chick Advisor Review Club.
My go-to powder is Bare Minerals and so I'm comparing this experience to my norm. I found that the powder sat in my pores rather prominently - was able to reduce this by using a minimal amount of powder, but it was as though the powder wasn't milled fine enough. It also just visibly looked like I had powder on my face, where as I don't find that with my usual product. This one really clings to the fine hair on my cheeks.
On the plus side, it does provide excellent coverage for the redness on my skin, and it doesn't feel heavy. I'll use up the rest of the container, but I won't buy it.
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