roseofblack25
Member Since: May 7, 2009Reviews
Always Radiant Incredibly Thin Liners
I received this product to review from Chick Advisor. These liners are designed to fit any type of underwear from boy shorts to thongs. This is a huge plus for some people, but for myself on the other hand this isn't a selling factor as I tend to... +
I received this product to review from Chick Advisor.
These liners are designed to fit any type of underwear from boy shorts to thongs. This is a huge plus for some people, but for myself on the other hand this isn't a selling factor as I tend to always wear the same style of underwear and I don't need to adjust the liner size for the type of underwear that I tend to wear. This definitely makes them more versatile than other liners on the market currently.
These liners are super thin and definitely feel like you aren't wearing anything at all. This is important for me because I tend to always wear a liner daily unless I am wearing pads during that time of the month. At first I was concerned because they were so thin, especially around the outer edges where you can wrap them around as wings. I was surprised with how well they absorbed even though they are extremely thin. They stay in place really well and don't shift or crinkle up like some liners. When it's time to remove them they come off without leaving glue residue on your underwear like I find some liners do (I'm looking at you individually wrapped Always liners).
The package is a bright and colourful box that is very easy to open and close without having a ripped open bag of liners sitting around. The package contains 64 liners that are not individually packaged. A bit harder to carry them in your purse if you need them, but I think it's worth the compromise. They cost a little more than the liners I use regularly, but I would definitely buy them and stock up if they go on sale. I have read that they are cheaper if you purchase them at Walmart so I will have to check into that next time I go and see how they are priced compared to what I currently use and maybe stock up before I move to an area without a Walmart!
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Pantene Pro-V Aqua Light Conditioning Shake
I received this product as part of a set of three products to review from Chick Advisor. I was wearing of the leave in conditioner aspect of this product, and I am not normally a hair product type. The scent of this product is the same as the... +
I received this product as part of a set of three products to review from Chick Advisor.
I was wearing of the leave in conditioner aspect of this product, and I am not normally a hair product type. The scent of this product is the same as the shampoo and conditioner which is great, though I'm not sure how well the scent will pair with other shampoos. I am sure to run out of the shampoo and conditioner before the spray.
I have been using this product before straightening my hair so far. I love that this product doesn't leave my hair feeling crispy like I put product in my hair. That is the main reason I don't use hair products because I hate the way they make my hair feel. I find it leaves my hair looking a bit smoother when I straighten it. I have wavy/curly hair naturally, and since cutting it shorter my hair is definitely more curly which makes this product almost a must to keep the frizz to a minimum.
I would definitely recommend this product as long as you hold it back far and don't spray directly onto the scalp or roots it won't make your hair greasy. I'm not sure how it will pair with the scents from other shampoos so that will be something to take into consideration if you are purchasing it to use with other products because the scent from this product will linger through the day.
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Pantene Pro-V Aqua Light Conditioner
I received this product as part of a set of three products to review from Chick Advisor. As with the shampoo I was kind of worried about these being a part of the Pantene brand just because I find Pantene products don't work well on my oily hair... +
I received this product as part of a set of three products to review from Chick Advisor.
As with the shampoo I was kind of worried about these being a part of the Pantene brand just because I find Pantene products don't work well on my oily hair.
The conditioner has the same scent as the shampoo and spray. It's not overpowering but definitely a scent that stays so you can smell it during the day.
With the conditioner in this line I definitely need to remind myself when I'm in the shower to use very little of it! This can be both a good thing, and a bad thing. Good because you use less product so you can justify the hefty price tag since it will last much longer. On the other hand it's a bad thing, because I find with the conditioner it's too moisturizing for my hair. Just before receiving the products to test I had my hair cut shoulder length and I find the conditioner leaves the ends of my hair looking a little bit stringy if I use too much.
I definitely think this product would work out best for someone who has dry or damaged hair. It just doesn't work out very well paired with my oily hair. I need conditioning but this is just a bit too moisturizing for my hair type.
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Pantene Pro-V Aqua Light Shampoo
I received this product as part of a set of three products to review from Chick Advisor. At first I was sort of weary about testing out products with the Pantene brand because from past experience the Pantene formula didn't pair well with my super... +
I received this product as part of a set of three products to review from Chick Advisor.
At first I was sort of weary about testing out products with the Pantene brand because from past experience the Pantene formula didn't pair well with my super oily thick hair. My hair would look greasy again in a few hours time after washing it and I never liked the general feel of my hair after using the brand. I think the Aqua Light product has made me change my mind on hating the brand completely.
The formula with this shampoo just feels better compared to other shampoos from the brand. It has a nice scent that isn't too overpowering, but yet it lingers just enough to make me feel like my hair is still freshly washed. It holds up well when compared to the other brands of shampoo I use, though I could do without the extra hydration it provides because my hair does not need it! I do find this shampoo to be nice and light weight and it rinses out of my hair well.
I feel like price wise it isn't the best deal out there, but for someone who maybe has thin or dry hair they could definitely benefit from trying the product out, since I feel like the formula of this shampoo is made for those hair types.
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Rimmel London Stay Matte Pressed Powder
I picked these up when they were on sale at Shoppers Drug Mart for about $3 each. I stocked up on the transparent because the actual colour shades appeared too dark for my very pale skin. I'm safer sticking with transparent that way it will always... +
I picked these up when they were on sale at Shoppers Drug Mart for about $3 each. I stocked up on the transparent because the actual colour shades appeared too dark for my very pale skin. I'm safer sticking with transparent that way it will always match. I have very oily skin and it works well without making my face look chalky like some Matte powders do. I can re-apply it during the day without worrying about it looking built up and unnatural. At regular price I feel like it's a little pricey for the amount of powder you get, but it goes on sale regularly I find so as long as you stock up when it is on sale and keep the package sealed, it should last until you need to open it. -
Maybelline New York Fit Me Hydrate + Smooth Foundation
I was so excited when this came out. I was hoping that with all the shade options that I could finally find one pale enough to match my skin without it turning orange as the day goes on. I failed to find a shade light enough which is disappointing... +
I was so excited when this came out. I was hoping that with all the shade options that I could finally find one pale enough to match my skin without it turning orange as the day goes on. I failed to find a shade light enough which is disappointing because the lightest shade looked very light in the bottle, but once it got on my face and mixed with my oily skin I started to notice the colour changing and darkening the longer it stayed on my face during the day. It was unfortunate because I was really excited about the variations in shades with this line.
There is a lot more variety compared to other lines where you get the option of maybe 3 or 4 shades, I just wish it worked out better for me. It did have full coverage which I love since I have some old acne scarring that shows up fairly well because my skin is so pale. It would have been nice to find something that covered that without needing the extra step of concealer. I might be able to use the lightest shade in the summer when I get some sun.
I am back on the hunt for something else that will match my ghost white skin and stay that colour when my skin gets oily as the day goes on. Hopefully one day I will find something that matches!
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Julep Nail Polish
I've been a member since November and because of the amazing referral program they have, I have received the majority of my boxes for free!! I love their polish and I like the monthly box in the mail as a pick me up every month, The only downside I... +
I've been a member since November and because of the amazing referral program they have, I have received the majority of my boxes for free!! I love their polish and I like the monthly box in the mail as a pick me up every month, The only downside I can think of to this program is how much polish I have accumulated in the last few months! I have so much that I think I may need to cancel when I move just because I have more than I can use at this point!
I won one of the golden boxes the first month they introduced them, so I ended up getting I think 8 or 9 polish at once in the box. I still have polish to test and swatch.
They wear so well that I normally change my polish once a week. The only polish I have had issues with so far is their new magnetic polish. It chipped literally over night. I have read though that is normal for magnetic polish so it may not be Julep, just the formula of all magnetic polishes.
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Dove White Beauty Bar
I received this product a couple of weeks ago to test from Chick Advisor and have been using it since. Now at first I was very weary of trying it because it is moisturizing and I have VERY oily skin. Even though this is the original bar it has a... +
I received this product a couple of weeks ago to test from Chick Advisor and have been using it since. Now at first I was very weary of trying it because it is moisturizing and I have VERY oily skin. Even though this is the original bar it has a very strong scent! The whole bathroom smells like this Dove bar! I don't mind the smell though so it's fine, but if you are a sensitive scent person it probably won't be for you. Based on the scent factor, I would probably never ever attempt to use this bar on my face no matter what because my skin is picky especially my face. I didn't want to risk a huge break out after my skin has been clear so long.
The soap left my skin soft and smooth and I haven't noticed my skin breaking out at all which was one of my biggest concerns when I first received it. My skin is very sensitive and picky about what products I can use and because of that I rarely ever stray too far from my tea tree oil soap that I usually buy. I'm not sure the Dove bar would be something I would buy normally just because it is much more pricey compared to the tea tree oil soap I buy for $1.99, but if the Dove bars ever went on sale for a good enough price I might stock up.
Overall I was pretty impressed with the Dove bar. It exceeded my expectations and I feel like I can add another product to the small list of things my body will tolerate without breaking out.
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Clinique Blushing Blush Powder Blush
I have this blush in Iced Lotus and it is the only blush that looks natural on me. I am a very pale (think red head) skin and most blush colours show up like a bright highlighter no matter how delicately I try to apply them. I normally go without... +
I have this blush in Iced Lotus and it is the only blush that looks natural on me. I am a very pale (think red head) skin and most blush colours show up like a bright highlighter no matter how delicately I try to apply them. I normally go without blush since it doesn't look natural on me but I would like to be able to use it more often. With this blush I feel like it can become an every day staple item. The blush colour has a blue undertone to the pink so it works well on my cool skin tone. It is also very easy to apply and blends in really well without much effort. It is the only blush that gives me a natural healthy looking glow without looking fake and too bright pink. -
Crest 3D White Whitestrips 2-hour Express
My initial thoughts on this product. While reading through the little booklet that comes in the box I didn't notice very complex steps. They were pretty vague actually. They have three steps to remove from packaging, place on teeth, and remove... +
My initial thoughts on this product. While reading through the little booklet that comes in the box I didn't notice very complex steps. They were pretty vague actually. They have three steps to remove from packaging, place on teeth, and remove after 2 hours. I figured it would be easy enough I just needed to find 2 hours that I wouldn't be hungry or thirsty. That is actually pretty hard for me! You also can't brush your teeth before doing the treatment so doing later at night was out of the question too.
Upon opening the strips and trying to apply them I noticed they were really long for my mouth. I don't know if anyone else had problems with them, but for me I had problems getting the top ones to stay put. They kept sliding because I couldn't wrap the ends under because they were so long they went back to my molars and didn't adhere 100% at the back which made them shift down. Once they were applied I noticed that I had a lot of saliva and I really wasn't sure if I could swallow it or since these strips are peroxide if I had to spit it out. I opted to spit it out and that was when I started having slippage problems with the top strips. I really wish they had more instructions in the booklet. I ended up trying to search the internet for the answer. The taste also leaves a lot to be desired and may not be ideal for anyone with a delicate gag reflex. I got about 20 minutes into treatment and my teeth and gums were hurting so bad I opted to remove the strips. My gums were actually bleeding as soon as I removed the strips. I can't fairly judge how well they whiten since I didn't stick out the full two hours, but for me personally the pain is not worth any amount of teeth whitening.
Pros
One treatment every 3 months
One box is a years worth of treatments
Easy to follow instructions
Large strips that cover well
Cons
Kind of messy if you have to keep repositioning them like I did
Strips were too large for my smaller mouth so they didn't adhere as well as they should have
Bleeding gums after 20min
Very sore gums and teeth after only 20min
Taste is horrible
Overall I would never purchase these again and am not sure if I am going to attempt a full two hour treatment since my gums are still throbbing from the short time they were on my teeth tonight. I think I would rather use whitening toothpaste and mouthwash since I don't have badly stained teeth to begin with.
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