puglove
Member Since: April 8, 2011Reviews
Always Radiant Infinity Pads
I received this product for free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club and was impressed. After recieving the original Infinity pad as a sample a few months ago, I was in love with the texture of the pad. The original Infinity and the... +
I received this product for free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club and was impressed. After recieving the original Infinity pad as a sample a few months ago, I was in love with the texture of the pad. The original Infinity and the new Radiant line do not feel plasticky, stifling/hot and diaper-ish like other pads. The pad feels smooth and plush, it doesn't even feel like there is a pad on sometimes!
The difference I noticed between the original Infinity and the Radiant line is that the Radiant pads have a larger/different shaped wing which is more sticky and adheres better. I had a lot of difficulty getting the original Infinity pads to stick - the sticky wing would bunch up and adhere to my leg or get covered fuzzy lint and whatnot from my pants... not cool.... but these problems seem to have been fixed with the Radiant pad. This pad is very sticky, feels comfortable, absorbs well, it pretty much has it all.
The only complaint I have about this pad, is that the porous top layer closest to the body tends to shred up at the back where I sit on it. It doesn't seem to take long for this to start happening... It is sort of strange. I am not sure if the shredding effects the absorbency because I wear tampons, but it just looks kind of ratty to me. Nevertheless, I will be buying these pads again in the future. Now that I have tried the Infinity style of pad, I can't go back to the crappy plasticky ones... they are definitely worth the extra money. I have recommended this pad already to my friends and will continue to recommend!
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Always Radiant Incredibly Thin Liners
I received this product for free as a part of the Product Review Club. To be honest, I wasn't really that impressed with them. What I do like about these liners are that they are very thin and are comfortable to wear. They are also very sticky... +
I received this product for free as a part of the Product Review Club. To be honest, I wasn't really that impressed with them. What I do like about these liners are that they are very thin and are comfortable to wear. They are also very sticky and adhere well to different styles of underwear. Other than that, there isn't much else going for them unfortunately. They don't come in any kind of wrapper, so where I throw them in my bag they get dirt, fold and bunch up, and the paper peels from the adhesive.. really don't travel well. I threw a bunch of them out because they got very mangled from being in my luggage or my purse.
I have been using the Always Thin liners for a few months now and I think I will be sticking with them. They come in a thin plastic wrapper with a sticker on them, which protects the liner while it is in my bag and keeps it clean. The Radiant line comes in a neat and easy to open box rather than a bag like the Thin liners - I'll give it that. I wouldn't really recommend this liner to my friends, because I know they like to throw things in their bag on the run like I do, so I don't think they would work well for their lifestyle.
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Tampax Radiant Pearl Tampons
I received this product for free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club and was thoroughly impressed. These are by far the best tampons I have used. I have used Tampax brand for many years, and generally go with the Compak line, but have... +
I received this product for free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club and was thoroughly impressed. These are by far the best tampons I have used. I have used Tampax brand for many years, and generally go with the Compak line, but have recently been using the Pearl line.
The new Radiant tampons have a sleek and smooth applicator which is very comfortable to insert. The tampon itself is sort of crescent shaped, my guess is to better conform with the female anatomy. I like that the tampon has a braided cord - similar to the Pearl line, to prevent leaks for a little extra longer than the average tampon. I had no leaks while using this tampon, a first! It is sort of weird that the braided cord goes blue though, I thought something funky was going on at first :/
The thing that I like the most about the Radiant tampons, and the only real difference I noticed between the Pearl and the Radiant lines (besides funky colours and packaging) was the resealable package for the tampon. Sometimes I find if I throw my tampons in the bottom of a purse or backpack, the packaging can tear and the tampon can come out.... has lead to some awkward moments and wasted tampons. However! With this new packaging, which seems thicker and somewhat quilted, this has not happened, and even if it did the sticker allows for the package to be resealed. Its also handy for putting the used applicator in. The box that the tampons came in was easy to open and stylish. The only way that these tampons could improve is if if were shorter and more compact like the Compak line, as they are hard to fit in small purse pockets.
I will be buying these tampons in the future if the price is right. They are very similar to the Pearl line of tampons, the only real difference I noticed was the packaging of the individual tampon, and the flashier box. If they are cheaper or the same price, I will definately buy this product.
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Jergens Natural Glow +Firming Daily Moisturizer
I received this as a free sample, but recently went out to buy the full sized version as I was quite impressed! This moisturizer is not too thick, and has a pleasant smell to it. I have never tried a tanning moisturizer before, because I was... +
I received this as a free sample, but recently went out to buy the full sized version as I was quite impressed! This moisturizer is not too thick, and has a pleasant smell to it. I have never tried a tanning moisturizer before, because I was afraid it would make me look orange and fake.. but Jergens has one for light skin and darker skin to make it a more gradual change. I have noticed my skin having a little more of a healthier glow to it, and it has gotten rid of the dry skin that I always had trouble with on my legs. I am fairly young so I didn't really buy it for the firming effects, so unfortunately I cannot comment on the firming action. I would recommend this to people who consistently use a moisturizer, and want a subtle glow without having to tan... without looking like Snooki! -
AVON Bubble Bath
I have been using this stuff since I was a little girl and it has always been my favourite bubble bath! There are a large variety of unique scents, and they are all quite pleasant. I love the holiday scents that come out, I have gotten a few... +
I have been using this stuff since I was a little girl and it has always been my favourite bubble bath! There are a large variety of unique scents, and they are all quite pleasant. I love the holiday scents that come out, I have gotten a few interesting festive Christmas scents. The scents are subtle and not too overpowering, which I love about this product. A little cap full will fill the tub up with long lasting bubbles to relax in, and a pleasant smell. It prevents a bathtub ring from forming, which happens when I run out of this product and bathe in just water. I also like that this product has never caused me any skin irritation over the many years of use. I will continue to buy this product for years to come, I love it! Make sure to try the lavender scent, it is lovely! -
Dove White Beauty Bar
What I Liked: I recieved this product to try as a part of the Product Review Club. I liked that it is packaged with two bars, so I have one to share. I also like that bar soaps are packaged in cardboard, as it is biodegradable and slightly better... +
What I Liked:
I recieved this product to try as a part of the Product Review Club. I liked that it is packaged with two bars, so I have one to share. I also like that bar soaps are packaged in cardboard, as it is biodegradable and slightly better for the environment than the plastic bottles that liquid soaps come in. The bar has a fresh and calming scent, and is contoured to fit the curves of the body. I used the bar to shave and had no problems with the razor drag or dry skin, which is what I find other bar soaps do. It made my skin feel smooth and moisturized after washing off the soap - normal soaps tend to leave my skin feeling very tight. It left my skin with a subtle, pleasant smell that was not overpowering.
What I Disliked:
Upon opening the package in the mail, I could already smell the soap through the cardboard and cling wrapped package, I found the scent to be VERY strong, much stronger than soaps I tend to buy. The smell was nice, but if it were a little more subtle it would be much less overwhelming. Because the bar is so moisturizing, it leaves the hands soft and slippery after using it, so I found it hard to firmly grasp the slippery bar and I ended up dropping it a few times. The bar did not work up a thick and rich lather like other brands I have used.
Who I would Recommend to:
I would recommend the Dove Beauty bar to those who prefer bar soaps over liquid soaps, as it is the best bar soap I have encountered. If you are a fan of the classic, soap smell, this is the product for you. I personally found the scent overpowering, which was unfortunate because it was a nice smell, so if you are sensitive to fragrances this may not be the product for you. It is multi-purpose, so if you want to save space in the shower, this bar can be used all over the body, and for shaving.
Would I Buy:
If the product is inexpensive, and there is a version with a less powerful scent, I may pick this up.... but I personally enjoy liquid body washes.
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Maybelline Fit Me Blush
I recently ran out of my MAC blush, and did not feel like dropping $30 on another, so I went to the drugstore and picked out the Medium Pink shade of Fit Me blush for $4 (on sale). It is quite similar in colour to my MAC blush which was in the... +
I recently ran out of my MAC blush, and did not feel like dropping $30 on another, so I went to the drugstore and picked out the Medium Pink shade of Fit Me blush for $4 (on sale). It is quite similar in colour to my MAC blush which was in the shade of 'Dainty', which makes me very happy! What I have noticed so far is that the Maybelline brush takes quite a bit more product in order for it to be noticeable on my skin. It is very matte, which I don't mind, however I feel that the MAC blush had a little more sheen to it. The colour looks very pretty and natural. The brush that it comes with is quite useless and tiny, don't really know why they even bothered to put it with the blush. The container is the only downside for my really, the lid pops off very easily which is somewhat annoying. I'm not a huge blush person, but I do like to throw a little bit on to give myself some colour. If you are like me, and are not very picky on the quality of the blush but just want a natural look, I would opt for this blush - it is very subtle and is a good price. The picture shows the Maybelline on the left and the MAC on the right -
Sephora Perfecting eye primer
I am still on the hunt for a good eye primer, and unfortunately this was not the one. I am not really interested in shelling out $25 or more for an eye primer from Sephora, so I opted for their home brand. What I like about it, is that it goes on... +
I am still on the hunt for a good eye primer, and unfortunately this was not the one. I am not really interested in shelling out $25 or more for an eye primer from Sephora, so I opted for their home brand. What I like about it, is that it goes on smoothly and blends in clear. However, I really don't like the texture. It is thin and greasy kind of like a moisturizer. I really don't like the feeling of this product when I first put it on my face. Sometimes when I squeeze the tub, all that comes out is a clear greasy substance. It doesn't feel like a very good base to hold on to my make up, but it does seem to work - so that is a plus. I wouldn't recommend this product. If you care enough to apply nice eyeshadow and use a primer, don't cheap out and buy this product. -
Spectro HydraCare Daily Facial Moisturizer
This is my favourite moisturizer! It has great coverage, and I like that it feels very light on the skin - not greasy or thick. It doesn't feel like I have any moisturizer on, and I really like that! It has no scent or anything that will irritate... +
This is my favourite moisturizer! It has great coverage, and I like that it feels very light on the skin - not greasy or thick. It doesn't feel like I have any moisturizer on, and I really like that! It has no scent or anything that will irritate my face, and dries quickly. It makes my face feel wonderful and soft. This moisturizer never makes me break out and has gotten rid of my dry skin. It is a great price, you can buy it at the drug store, and I am on my third bottle right now. I definitely recommend this product! -
Tim Hortons French Vanilla Cappuccino
I find that Tim Horton's french vanillas are so sugary sweet that it is sickening. These are made from a machine, a large tub of powder dumps the mix into hot water, so anyone who thinks it tastes powdery.... well that's because it is made from... +
I find that Tim Horton's french vanillas are so sugary sweet that it is sickening. These are made from a machine, a large tub of powder dumps the mix into hot water, so anyone who thinks it tastes powdery.... well that's because it is made from powder haha. I worked at Tim Hortons, and these are made from powder just like the Hot Chocolate, Apple Cider, English toffee (all equally disgustingly sweet). Now if you mix half french vanilla with half coffee, then you have a decently priced and tasty drink! I drink these often at school, its a good switch up from just plain coffee. Try it next time! -
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