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Member Since: May 20, 2014Reviews
Make Up For Ever Artist Palette Volume 4
I bought this in my Christmas Sephora order along with two other palettes, I figured I’d like it but I really didn’t, I mean it isn’t completely awful but it isn’t great. I really wasn’t wow’ed by any means by this palette, the colours... +
I bought this in my Christmas Sephora order along with two other palettes, I figured I’d like it but I really didn’t, I mean it isn’t completely awful but it isn’t great.
I really wasn’t wow’ed by any means by this palette, the colours aren’t what i expected, there is a few pretty ones but the black/grey/white is meh. They’re pretty powdery, very chalky and lots of fall out from what I’ve experienced so far.
I’m glad I only paid $30 (CAD), you’re better off spending an extra $3 and getting an ABH palette or a tarte palette for an extra $7 at full price.
The packaging isn’t awful, the box it come in and the palette itself is a tad boring as far as looks wise, but the pans are pretty large (9 x 0.04 oz) which is 0.01 oz more than the previous Tarte Tease palette I recently reviewed but smaller than the ColourPop Semi Precious one which was 8 x 2.0g (0.07oz) that I also recently reviewed. The mirror is nice, the packaging is fairly sturdy.. It’s not as nice as the tease one, but very similar to the ColourPop Semi Precious except that one doesn’t have a mirror.
They’re all a matte finish, which I love but again the super chalky formula i’m not a fan of. It is a good colour range though. They seem to blend okay, again not as well as the other two but the pigment is there.
I’d rate it about a 3.4, I’m not wow’ed, I’m not in love but the pigment is nice (minus being chalky, can’t stress that enough). The colours aren’t awful, I like the pink purple hues & the packaging is nice, the mirror is big and nice, but it’s rather boring in my opinion it doesn’t quite catch the eye. The price point on sale is nice but I wouldn’t want to pay full price when there is much much better at a similar price point.
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MelodySusie Portable LED Nail Lamp
bought it off the American Amazon because the similar version on the Canadian was $50, .com has it for $10.99 USD.. I bought a top coat gel, and the lamp and with duties taxes shipping etc it was $32 CAD so it was a better price than buying off the... +
bought it off the American Amazon because the similar version on the Canadian was $50, .com has it for $10.99 USD.. I bought a top coat gel, and the lamp and with duties taxes shipping etc it was $32 CAD so it was a better price than buying off the Canadian site.
I was a little nervous because I had never done anything like this at home on my own, I love having my nails painted I always feel more confident and put together but I absolutely dislike having to paint my nails. I find most polishes won’t last me a full day without chipping except for one brand I recently found but I always Loved having my nails done with gels and shellacs but I’m also pretty cheap and didn’t want to pay salon prices every two/three weeks. I figured hey why not, so I bit the bullet and purchased it after some self convincing. I’m glad I did, I’m glad I went out of my comfort zone and purchased it and used it!.
First off, I ordered a clear top coat but I was sent a normal polish (or so I thought, I’ll post about the polish on it’s own because it deserves its own review!). So I painted my nails normally after some trial and error and I popped them into the lamp, after one round it was completely solid, I wiped off the sticky residue and I have to admited I’m amazed and thrilled!.
The colour isn’t what I wanted but the nails themselves feel great. They’re completely cured! The lamp is pretty bright, it’s a great weight, small enough to travel but big enough to fit my whole hand into it. However I did find it was more comfortable to cure my thumb on its own and my fingers and pinky together.
It does have a warrenty, I’m not sure how long I’d have to check again. it only one button, which activates the 45-second and 60-second automatic settings. Press the heart-shaped button on the top of the nail lamp once, the curing time is 60 seconds. Press the heart-shaped button twice, the curing time will turn to 45 seconds. If you want to stop it, just press the button again. I personally with the gel I used pressed the 45 seconds once and it was cured fully.
Each package includes Violetilac 6W nail drying lamp, 100V-240V A/C adapter, full usage instructions, and a welcome card, all lovingly packed in an elegant black box. Just add your favorite LED gel polish and you have everything you need to start doing your own manicures at home. – The packaging was adorable, shipping was fast as well.
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NYC – New York Color HD Trio Eye Shadow Palette – Streets Paved in Gold
bought this a few months ago now, and I have to admit I really like it. it definately holds its own to some of my sephora brand stuff. I love the golden shades, the high light, crease etc. I think it’s a gorgeous trio but I might be slightly bias... +
bought this a few months ago now, and I have to admit I really like it. it definately holds its own to some of my sephora brand stuff. I love the golden shades, the high light, crease etc. I think it’s a gorgeous trio but I might be slightly bias since I LOVE nude browns. I’d say it is more of a shimmer finish.
The formula is silky, soft, easily blendable.. Has slight fall out but it isn’t at all chalky. Very buttery infact.
Shimmery, luminous & sparkly. Not even a little matte but still gorgeous non the less. Infused with green tea extract and vitamins A and E. Isn’t flaky. Has no scent.
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Tarte Tartlette Tease eye shadow palette
I bought this in my Christmas Sephora order along with two other palettes because I was wanting more options for eye shadows ( It’s what I’m telling myself anyways ). With this one I liked that it had two finish options, but the colours just... +
I bought this in my Christmas Sephora order along with two other palettes because I was wanting more options for eye shadows ( It’s what I’m telling myself anyways ). With this one I liked that it had two finish options, but the colours just screamed at me that I would love them, and lemme tell you was that ever accurate.. The shades are absolutely gorgeous ( Bff & Heart breaker are my favorites ).
The packaging is probably the cutest I have ever seen, it’s sturdy and has a great mirror on the inside, even the box it came in was adorable!. I love the little details on it like the golden part where the pans are and the ”Tease” on the mirror. I was a little put off at first with how tiny it is, I knew it was a mini but It was a lot smaller than I had anticipated The pan size is I believe 6 Shades at 0.03 oz, In my opinion it’s not bad, definitely not a drug store product but the payoff is there the quality of the packaging and the formula I really love, they blend like butter, swatch beautifully & seems to have great pigmentation with very little fall out.
It’s a ”clay” palette and I hoped i’d like it because I love their clay Blushes which are always my go-to blush. Since the moment I swatched them I completely fell in love and I’d rate it a solid 4.5, mostly because I’m disappointed size wise but not completely disappointed. They are all limited edition shades.
The palette has no harsh chemical smell likely since they’re known to be Eco friendly… However it smells sweet almost like chocolate.
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ColourPop Semi Precious Shadow Palette
I really enjoy this palette, it's very sparkly shimmery but they blend like butter, the packaging is adorable, a slight chemical smell but it isn't strong and doesn't effect me. The shades are gorgeous as well. I'd definitely buy it again.
I really enjoy this palette, it's very sparkly shimmery but they blend like butter, the packaging is adorable, a slight chemical smell but it isn't strong and doesn't effect me. The shades are gorgeous as well. I'd definitely buy it again. -
CND CREATIVE PLAY Top Coat
I was selected to recive this for free for testing purposes from ChickAdvisor & CDN Canada, and I'm so so thankful, it's an incredible product. I've used a lot of top coats and they either don't work and still chip the same day, or they bubble, take... +
I was selected to recive this for free for testing purposes from ChickAdvisor & CDN Canada, and I'm so so thankful, it's an incredible product. I've used a lot of top coats and they either don't work and still chip the same day, or they bubble, take forever to dry or it's so thick it doesn't spread properly! But this formula is absolutely perfect, no over powering scent and goes on insanely smoothly and dries quickly! Gave me salon quality nails at home and I'm in LOVE! #LoveCNDCreativePlay -
CND CREATIVE PLAY Base Coat
I've never been big on the whole ''base coat'' because I thought of it as too time consuming but oh my goodness it makes my nails look so insanely gorgeous! It's totally salon quality and a GREAT price! It dries surprisingly fast, and applies... +
I've never been big on the whole ''base coat'' because I thought of it as too time consuming but oh my goodness it makes my nails look so insanely gorgeous! It's totally salon quality and a GREAT price! It dries surprisingly fast, and applies easily, I adore it. I was selected to participate in the box from ChickAdvisor and CDN Canada, so I tried it for free and I'm so thankful I was chosen to test it because I'll definitely be using it and buying it again and again!! #LoveCNDCreativePlay -
CND CREATIVE PLAY Nail Lacquer
I received Crimson Like It Hot nail lacquer free to product test from ChickAdvisor & CDN Canada, and I'm so thankful I was selected to participate in this box because I am OBSESSED with this nail polish! I hadn't tried it before but now I'm... +
I received Crimson Like It Hot nail lacquer free to product test from ChickAdvisor & CDN Canada, and I'm so thankful I was selected to participate in this box because I am OBSESSED with this nail polish! I hadn't tried it before but now I'm absolutely hooked, the colour Crimson like it's hot is a gorgeous red crimson (obviously) share and it doesn't chip as fast as regular polish, it's salon quality. It's a medium consistency so it applies slick and easily but has great coverage! There also is the normal nail polish scent except it isn't over powering at all!! and it's a very very affordable price. I'm absolutely adoring it! #LoveCNDCreativePlay -
BITE Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick
Whiskey - Rich Mahogany with Red I'm absolutely obsessed with ALL of Bite beauty's products and their Amuse Bouche lipsticks are no different, they're super smooth and creamy not patchy and glide on great, they're more of a non drying matte which I... +
Whiskey - Rich Mahogany with Red
I'm absolutely obsessed with ALL of Bite beauty's products and their Amuse Bouche lipsticks are no different, they're super smooth and creamy not patchy and glide on great, they're more of a non drying matte which I love, they have a lot of natural really complimentary colours for all skin types and what I love about whisky is it's such a dark deep shade that's very warm, I didn't think it would work or look good on me but I can't get enough, I absolutely adore it! it's not my favourite one but I do wear it quite often! it's very hydrating and has a minty scent and taste, but feels awesome to wear with very little need for touch ups throughout the day!
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Biore Baking Soda Pore Cleanser
I actually was sent this as a sample to test from Bioré Canada and I completely fell in love with it, almost immediately. Went out after the first 5 uses and bought the full size! I now have been using it for about 5 months daily, replacing my old... +
I actually was sent this as a sample to test from Bioré Canada and I completely fell in love with it, almost immediately. Went out after the first 5 uses and bought the full size! I now have been using it for about 5 months daily, replacing my old face wash/ cleanser that I had used religiously for 2/3 years!. It’s great for combination skin (Like mine!) it’s exfoliating and gentle enough for everyday use without irritating my skin. It smells really good, a very fresh scent. It’s also hypoallergenic. -
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