Nancy227
Member Since: May 19, 2014Reviews
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
My other HG mascara (They're Real is the contender), where I only really need one coat of it, as I have naturally long & thick lashes anyway. If I add a second coat, my lashes just pop. I have a trial size that is kept with me at all times, and my... +
My other HG mascara (They're Real is the contender), where I only really need one coat of it, as I have naturally long & thick lashes anyway. If I add a second coat, my lashes just pop. I have a trial size that is kept with me at all times, and my main tube is what I pull out for a night out! I love the brush with this mascara, & I don't find that it clumps or "falls out" at all if it is applied properly. You need to wipe off the wand a bit, not just pull it out of the tube & apply it. And apply it using a zig-zag motion, that way you will avoid flaking so that the formula does not come off under the eyes. -
Tarte Tartlette Amazonian Clay Matte Palette
Gorgeous, I just love this palette so much! It has 12 matte shadows that are so smooth, like butter, to apply, and so many endless combinations in which to wear them! Every shade is usable, including the black named Fashionista, which I've used as... +
Gorgeous, I just love this palette so much! It has 12 matte shadows that are so smooth, like butter, to apply, and so many endless combinations in which to wear them! Every shade is usable, including the black named Fashionista, which I've used as an eyeliner & also to help smoke out an eye look. This palette is just so versatile, & can be used for both day & night looks with ease. The shades range from a soft cream to browns to mauves/plums & the black that I already mentioned.
I believe this retails for around CDN$53.00 but I bought mine when Sephora ran a 20% off discount for VIB members back in April, but still, this palette will last for quite some time, as I find most higher end products do.
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Tarte Poppy Picnic Amazonian Clay Eye Palette
Wow, I don't think I've ever come across a palette that is so beautiful! There are 6 gorgeous eye shadows & one blush named Glisten which is a peach pink colour, and all are made from their Amazonian clay that Tarte is known for. Yes, they are... +
Wow, I don't think I've ever come across a palette that is so beautiful! There are 6 gorgeous eye shadows & one blush named Glisten which is a peach pink colour, and all are made from their Amazonian clay that Tarte is known for. Yes, they are nude mattes, but they are also so highly pigmented & the colours stay put for such a long time. I always recommend using a primer regardless. There are so many different looks that you can create with this palette & it even comes with a little "how to" instruction sheet to create some different looks. The colours are lighter warm shades, if that makes any sense, ranging from a cream to peach to a tan to a brown & a chocolate. And the packaging is gorgeous!! The palette is even small enough to travel in your purse, but still large enough that the eye shadows nor blush will run out any time soon.
This retails at Sephora or Tarte online for $46.00 Cdn, but I was fortunate to get it for about $36.00 when Sephora offered their last sale for VIB members. I may try to grab another soon, as this is a LIMITED EDITION palette for Summer 2015, & I need this in my life!!
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Guy Fieri Guy's American Diner Blend Coffee K-Cups
Found this on a display at my local grocery store as an "in store" special & decided to give it a try, since it was reduced in cost by $4.00. And I was not disappointed. This is a medium roast coffee, & by the sound of the name, I was hoping for... +
Found this on a display at my local grocery store as an "in store" special & decided to give it a try, since it was reduced in cost by $4.00. And I was not disappointed.
This is a medium roast coffee, & by the sound of the name, I was hoping for it to taste similar to a diner-style coffee, and it did. Well, as much as K-cups can. It was very smooth, very tasty, & I would definitely buy it again. Especially if I see it on a similar sale again - then I'll buy a few, whereas this time I had only grabbed the one box because I didn't know what to expect.
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Blistex Ultra-Rich Hydration
I was selected by Fashion Magazine to test & review this lip balm & I was so happy to have been able to receive & use it. This is a dual layer lip balm, meaning it has both an inner & an outer layer for hydration & moisturization. It also has an... +
I was selected by Fashion Magazine to test & review this lip balm & I was so happy to have been able to receive & use it. This is a dual layer lip balm, meaning it has both an inner & an outer layer for hydration & moisturization. It also has an SPF 15 for sunscreen lip protection, and without that taste that usually comes with a sunscreen protection. Actually, it has quite a nice taste to it, and is very hydrating. I have it by my side & use it everyday, without fail, as I just adore it. It is one of the nicest lip balms I have ever tried, to be honest, even over some of the other Blistex balms. And, I believe I saw it at Walmart the other day for about $3.67Cdn or so.
I would definitely recommend this product to everyone, and yes, I will use it again.
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KVD Vegan Beauty Everlasting Liquid Lipstick
Love, love, love Kat Von D!! Everything about her, and her products, are divine! I received a sample size of the "Bachelorette" shade in a Sephora order before Christmas & just recently used it to try it out. And I loved it! The shade is... +
Love, love, love Kat Von D!! Everything about her, and her products, are divine! I received a sample size of the "Bachelorette" shade in a Sephora order before Christmas & just recently used it to try it out. And I loved it! The shade is beautiful, like a dark red fuschia, and it goes on wet like a gloss, but then dries to a matte lipstick that lasts forever! It is really pigmented, so no need for many touch-ups at all, which is great during a busy work day or night out on the town.
I also found that you do not really even need a lip liner for this product. I tried what the "how to use" instructions suggested by just outlining my lips first with the tip, then filling it all in. Voila!! Complete success.
This retails for about $24.00 Cdn, but does last a long time for wear, so in my opinion, it's worth it.
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Tropicana Pure Premium No Pulp Orange Juice
One out of our 2 favourite orange juices to buy & drink, and for my daughter's sake, it has to be pulp-free; she doesn't like "eating" her juice, lol :) And we just don't have it with breakfast; this is a juice that I like to have throughout the... +
One out of our 2 favourite orange juices to buy & drink, and for my daughter's sake, it has to be pulp-free; she doesn't like "eating" her juice, lol :) And we just don't have it with breakfast; this is a juice that I like to have throughout the day or evening as well. Therefore, I tend to stock up on it when it goes on sale & when I have coupons to use as well.
I love how just 1 glass gives the daily allowance of Vitamin C plus potassium that you would get from eating a banana, which is also why I like adding this juice to my smoothies & shakes. I also enjoy mixing this with the Carnation Breakfast Essentials for a really tasty drink, especially the strawberry flavour as well as with the vanilla from time to time.
I do highly recommend Tropicana because of their quality of juices. Some items I cannot justify buying "no name" or generic for, and this is one of them.
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Carnation Breakfast Essentials
Always a staple in our household! I remember drinking these as a kid when they were called Carnation Instant Breakfast, although I do like the new name now as well. These are so convenient & just great when my daughter is trying to get out the... +
Always a staple in our household! I remember drinking these as a kid when they were called Carnation Instant Breakfast, although I do like the new name now as well.
These are so convenient & just great when my daughter is trying to get out the door for school in the morning. She will sometimes also take the tetra packs with her to have during her school recess to have with her snack. I usually drink mine with a meal to get that little added kick of nutrition. My favourite way to drink the strawberry flavour is with some 100% orange juice - yummy! Tastes sooo good!! I also use them when I make shakes & smoothies, also just to add some flavour & that kick.
Their website also happens to have some recipes as well:
http://breakfastessentials.ca/en/recipes/recipes.html
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Carnation Breakfast Essentials
Always a household staple, we love this product. I remember drinking them as a kid when they were called Carnation Instant Breakfast, but I do like the new name in recent years. These are just so quick & convenient, especially when my daughter... +
Always a household staple, we love this product. I remember drinking them as a kid when they were called Carnation Instant Breakfast, but I do like the new name in recent years.
These are just so quick & convenient, especially when my daughter is trying to get out of the house to school. She will sometimes even take the tetra packs with her for her recess/break to have with her snack. My favourite way to drink it is using the strawberry mixed with 100% orange juice to not only get that extra kick of Vitamin C, but it just tastes so darn yummy! I also use them when I make both smoothies & shakes, again to get that extra kick of vitamins & nutrition.
There is also a link on their site where you can find a few recipes:
http://breakfastessentials.ca/en/recipes/recipes.html
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Vichy ProEVEN Advanced Daily Dark Spot Corrector
I received this product only about 2 weeks ago, for free, from @VichyCanada, as being a Product Review Club member, and I am so happy that I was selected! The Night was sent out first in error, actually a fortunate bonus, as the campaign was for the... +
I received this product only about 2 weeks ago, for free, from @VichyCanada, as being a Product Review Club member, and I am so happy that I was selected! The Night was sent out first in error, actually a fortunate bonus, as the campaign was for the Advanced Daily Dark Spot Corrector, so we got to keep both products!
I like this ProEVEN Advance Daily Dark Spot Corrector, but I am not very keen on the scent of it; it kind of reminds me of stale nail polish remover or something. I have noticed a difference with my freckles having almost disappeared and have noticed a change in my skin tone, which is hopefully due to me using this product in conjunction with the ProEVEN Night. My skin has also felt so soft & smooth after applying these. It was also effective in helping to fade some acne breakout spots that were taking forever to disappear!
I would recommend this product to family & friends. The price does seem to be a bit high, however, you don't need or use a lot of product at all; this is where a little goes a long way, so in that sense, it would be worth the cost. I will continue to use this in the future, as I find #VichyWorksForMe!!
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