Rockwell219
Member Since: March 21, 2018Reviews
Clarins Double Serum
Two formulas contained in two separate vials and housed in one bottle. One side oil & one side gel. I received these samples in little disposable pouches that you crack and mix together. I imagine the bottles are easier to blend the product... +
Two formulas contained in two separate vials and housed in one bottle. One side oil & one side gel. I received these samples in little disposable pouches that you crack and mix together. I imagine the bottles are easier to blend the product together before use. I did find it quite oily and made my face initially quite shiny, so using this product at night worked best for me. It did make my face feel very soft and smooth and I can see using this as a winter serum to aid in the dry Canadian winter air.
There wasn’t a strong smell that stood out and nothing lingering on my hands. Anyone who has read my reviews before know strong scents are a deal breaker for me, so no issues there.
I wasn’t able to use it long enough to determine whether it helped in any visible signs of aging.
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Gabby's Dollhouse Bakey with Cakey Kitchen
Do you have a Gabby’s Dollhouse fan in your home? I do. So you can imagine her excitement when a Gabby’s Dollhouse Cakey Kitchen set from spinmaster arrived. We were given the opportunity to play with this beautiful toy, and it’s already a fan... +
Do you have a Gabby’s Dollhouse fan in your home? I do. So you can imagine her excitement when a Gabby’s Dollhouse Cakey Kitchen set from spinmaster arrived. We were given the opportunity to play with this beautiful toy, and it’s already a fan favourite. To start I need to say this was a breeze to put together. Took a little longer because I had a helper.
Included with it are a variety of accessories & utensils. It stands at just over 3 feet tall, which I was a little worried about as we have limited space, however it’s much narrower than other play kitchen and takes up a lot less space than I anticipated. It includes 20 sounds and phrases that are activated by pushing a button or turning various knobs. Most importantly it has an off switch. She was quite happy to play without the sound though, so if sound isn’t your thing, just don’t put batteries in it and never show them the on switch in the back.
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Irish Spring Active Scrub Body Wash
This body wash for men exfoliates and retains skin’s natural moisture while keeping you fresh for 24 hours. My husband actually really liked this. He found it invigorating, which was nice for him to wake up to. Personally I found the smell to... +
This body wash for men exfoliates and retains skin’s natural moisture while keeping you fresh for 24 hours. My husband actually really liked this. He found it invigorating, which was nice for him to wake up to.
Personally I found the smell to be a little strong. I could smell my husband the moment he walked into the bedroom. I do have sensitivities to smells, so if you do too this isn’t for you or the people you sniff in your life.
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Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Trying Shu Uemura Ultime8∞ Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil. I thought this was going to make my skin feel oily, but it felt squeaky clean after using this product. It definitely works well as a makeup remover.
Trying Shu Uemura Ultime8∞ Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil. I thought this was going to make my skin feel oily, but it felt squeaky clean after using this product. It definitely works well as a makeup remover. -
FLAWLESS CLEANSE: FACIAL CLEANSER & MASSAGER, ROSE GOLD
Flawless Cleanse: a silicone electric face scrubber and cleanser. This falls under a product I didn’t know I wanted 😂. It’s a rechargeable product that has 2 cleansing modes (1&2) and 2 massage modes (3&4). It was just delightful lol. The... +
Flawless Cleanse: a silicone electric face scrubber and cleanser. This falls under a product I didn’t know I wanted 😂. It’s a rechargeable product that has 2 cleansing modes (1&2) and 2 massage modes (3&4). It was just delightful lol. The first 2 modes I tried with my regular facial cleaner, and then tested the last 2 modes using my face cream after. My face felt amazing. It was relaxing and my face felt so soft after! -
Batiste Light Scent Green Tea & Chamomile Dry Shampoo
I am not new to dry shampoo. It’s a product I have used in the past, but having gone to school for gerontology and having cared for sick family members I was familiar with using it on the chronically ill and/or elderly when washing hair wasn’t... +
I am not new to dry shampoo. It’s a product I have used in the past, but having gone to school for gerontology and having cared for sick family members I was familiar with using it on the chronically ill and/or elderly when washing hair wasn’t always possible. Being introduced to Batiste’s dry shampoo as an “every day” product is really a game changer, especially being chronically ill now myself as well as a mom who doesn’t always have the time or energy. I also have a kid who gets car sick, so I often carry this with me on long car rides just in case her hair ends up getting dirty and baby wipes are our only option for cleaning. This falls under my just good to have products. -
COVERGIRL Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Mascara
Trying for the first time Covergirls simply ageless lash plumping mascara which promises thicker, longer and stronger looking lashes in 4 weeks. I have heard from other moms that they often only wear mascara to appear more “awake” when they... +
Trying for the first time Covergirls simply ageless lash plumping mascara which promises thicker, longer and stronger looking lashes in 4 weeks.
I have heard from other moms that they often only wear mascara to appear more “awake” when they aren’t in a position to do their full makeup routine. And as someone who has NO makeup routine I thought, sure let’s see what this does.
I can’t speak to the effects of the serum, as this is the first time I am trying this mascara, but for one day use it was alright. Photos on the left are my natural eyes, no makeup, no eye lash curling. And photos on the right are with JUST the Covergirl mascara. I wanted to see how it faired without the touch up or bling of other product or style. The first thing I noticed, the brush is really fluffy! Really big. I have fairly small eyes, so I did have a hard time with such a fat brush getting into the corners of my eyes and avoiding contact with my eye lid. It did however give me a bit of a natural looking curl without my eyelash curler. My daughter noticed it immediately (my husband did not 😂, he’s usually pretty observant).
This was not a waterproof mascara however it is available. That being said, I did try out and take a walk on one of our very humid 30 degrees (C) days, and it faired well. It stayed dry and didn’t drip down my face like my forehead sweat did. It did not fair well to me forgetting about it and falling asleep later 🤣 (husband noticed it then!).
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Orange Naturals Kids D3 Drops 400IU - Orange
These drops are nice and easy to get the number of necessary drops from the bottle into your child’s mouth. It comes with a pipette dropper vs the regular dropper bottle, so no more waiting for what feels like forever for 1 (or suddenly multiple... +
These drops are nice and easy to get the number of necessary drops from the bottle into your child’s mouth. It comes with a pipette dropper vs the regular dropper bottle, so no more waiting for what feels like forever for 1 (or suddenly multiple drops) to fall out. They have an orange flavour, or as my daughter says “tastes like orange peels”, which is very accurate having tried them myself. Considering she has been reminding me to take them every day, I don’t think she’s too upset by the taste.
A beneficial part of our daily routine.
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Wizarding World Harry Potter, Hogwarts Role Play Divination Tea Set and Crystal Ball
We had the opportunity to try out this Harry Potter Wizarding World Divination Tea Set by @spinmaster ! So to say my kid was excited was an understatement. She LOVES Harry Potter and everything Harry Potter. She couldn’t wait to tear into this... +
We had the opportunity to try out this Harry Potter Wizarding World Divination Tea Set by @spinmaster ! So to say my kid was excited was an understatement. She LOVES Harry Potter and everything Harry Potter. She couldn’t wait to tear into this.
You fill it with ice water and the cups show you your future (in the form of a heart, sun, or the grim!) it was very cute and a lot of fun. As a kid she loved it. She could pour and pretend all day. You have to make sure to use ice water or the image doesn’t show up in the same way with just very cold water (we made that mistake the first time).
As parents we just thought it was okay. The quality isn’t amazing (especially the crystal ball), but it’s for ages 6 and up so you can’t usually expect more than light plastic.
Included was 1 tea pot, 3 cups, 3 plates and a crystal ball. We appreciated the little detail like the elephant stand for the ball which is reminiscent to the movie.
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Bakugan Evolutions Nanogan Brawler Pack
My daughter loves these Bakugan toys! This was a great starter set coming with a variety of figures, cards and cores. I found this set to be a bit stronger feeling and easier to collapse compared to the last one we received. The Cimoga was our... +
My daughter loves these Bakugan toys! This was a great starter set coming with a variety of figures, cards and cores. I found this set to be a bit stronger feeling and easier to collapse compared to the last one we received. The Cimoga was our favourite and most satisfying to roll and watch pop opened. The Nanogan is NOT spring loaded or magnetic (you need to be more careful when transforming it so not to break it), but they are so cute! They also have a peg that fits into your Bakugan so they can carry the nanogan around like a little baby lol. At least that’s what I am picturing them doing.
This is a great set to add to or start your collection.
Review from 6 year old: “these are really fun! I only have 1, so I am happy to add these to start my collection!”
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