satojoko
Member Since: April 14, 2010Reviews
Nintendo DS Lite
Great for killing time. Before I got my Blackberry, I took this everywhere with me. Use it while waiting for the doctor, when somebody else is driving, when waiting for a chronically late person, etc. It beats getting frustrated and it keeps me... +
Great for killing time. Before I got my Blackberry, I took this everywhere with me. Use it while waiting for the doctor, when somebody else is driving, when waiting for a chronically late person, etc. It beats getting frustrated and it keeps me amused for a while. The price when I bought it was a bit steep, but that was quite some time ago. I bought it at Costco and it came with a case and 2 games, so not bad overall. I haven't used it much lately, not sure why, but think I'm gonna take it to bed with me right now. It also jelps you fall asleep! haha
Worth the money!
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Rimmel London LASH MAXXX Multiplying Effect Mascara
This product works well and is cheaper than most drug store mascaras. The thing that makes the average formula work even better is the comb applicator. It allows you to really separate your lashes. The formula is not too thick and is also very easy... +
This product works well and is cheaper than most drug store mascaras. The thing that makes the average formula work even better is the comb applicator. It allows you to really separate your lashes. The formula is not too thick and is also very easy to apply to your bottom lashes. I usually find myself making a bit of a mess on my lower lash line with the typical fat brushes, especially with the new CoverGirl mascara I bought recently, which has a big fat barrel applicator with very short bristles. When I finish this one, I will be keeping the brush as a lash comb because it works very well. I often find myself applying it over other mascaras because the brush helps take out clumps. I've never had a problem with it clumping or flaking and it has never irritated my eyes. It gives some volume and definitely adds length.
Definitely worth the money I paid for it, which was minimal. Will buy it again.
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COVERGIRL Exact Eye Brightening EyeLights Mascara
This product doesn't do anything it claims to. My eyes are blue, so I bought the corresponding mascara. It doesn't make your eyes appear brighter at all. I don't even like the brush. It's nothing special by any stretch of the... +
This product doesn't do anything it claims to. My eyes are blue, so I bought the corresponding mascara. It doesn't make your eyes appear brighter at all. I don't even like the brush. It's nothing special by any stretch of the imagination. My rating in regards to the prices is made as is because in my opinion, any price is too high if a product doesn't work.
Don't waste your money. I wish I would have read the reviews here before buying it. That being said, I'm returning it for a store credit as I don't have my receipt anymore. Don't just chuck your makeup ladies. Demand your money back.
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MAC Cosmetics Powder Blush
I've had this product for the past few years and find I always go back to it, no matter how many new blushes I buy. It's very buildable and works great with some of my other shades. If you accidentally get too much on, you can always tone it... +
I've had this product for the past few years and find I always go back to it, no matter how many new blushes I buy. It's very buildable and works great with some of my other shades. If you accidentally get too much on, you can always tone it down with a little bit of silica powder. It helps blend out mistakes. MAC blushes are of good quality, definitely, but they are pricey. Even though that's the case, they go a long way and will last forever. I've got 2 and that will do me for quite some time. It would be nice if they started providing ome kind of little brush that fit into a bottom stiw away under the blush so you could take their products with you without having to pack all of your brushes.Like those products that have a top and bottom lid, such as the Loreal HIP eyeshadows do. Lord knows I've got about 45 brushes and I sure don't want to pack them all when going somewhere.
Not sure which one would suit you? ALWAYS ask MAC for samples. They are usually pretty generous with them and will give you enough to use several times, if not enough for a month even, so you get a clear idea on whether or not a product looks good on you.
And always return their products, all manufacturers products, that don't suit you, whether or not you have a receipt.
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MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish
This was recommended to me by a MAC consultant. It looked a bit 'off' for my skin tone, but I decided to give it a chance. Just so you know ladies, if you're not satisfied with any MAC product, they do allow you to return or exchange... +
This was recommended to me by a MAC consultant. It looked a bit 'off' for my skin tone, but I decided to give it a chance. Just so you know ladies, if you're not satisfied with any MAC product, they do allow you to return or exchange them, even without a receipt and even a very long time after buying them. I even bought MAC products overseas and returned them in Canada 2 years later. However, if you happen to get a snippy consultant, just go to another MAC location. I had that problem once, the guy was a complete shit and acted like he was doing me a MASSIVE personal favor. So I walked down the street and a very nice consultant in THAT store allowed me to exchange my product.
Anyways,back to the blush. It is quite sheer and buildable, a tad sparkly, but not overly so. I wear it over my NYC cream blush stick. I find using them both together gives a great tone. It also works well with my MAC bronzer, which I find to be FAR too sparkly.
Yes, their products are NOT cheap. BUT this blush will last me a very very long time. It's a generous size. So in that way, it's worth it. You don't need to use very much of the product either.
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Lancôme Juicy Tubes Smoothie
I bought a bunch of these in a gift box type offering at The Bay. If you buy them separately, they are way overpriced. But I think I got 6 or 8 for $48. I also got a free Lancome gift with the purchase with many products in it, so it made it very... +
I bought a bunch of these in a gift box type offering at The Bay. If you buy them separately, they are way overpriced. But I think I got 6 or 8 for $48. I also got a free Lancome gift with the purchase with many products in it, so it made it very much worth it.
I found the gloss to be quiet sheer and EXTREMELY thick. It stays on for quite a while and does give a lot of shine. When drinking or smoking, it stays on fairly well. I found all of the colors to be very iridescent, in a nice way. No hologram like undertones of blue or anything. It's NOT moisturizing, although it does hold in the moisture already on your lips. So if you've got very dry lips that are prone to cracking, I don't think I'd recommend this. It's definitely NOT a treatment gloss or anything for very parched lips.
Would I buy it again? Probably not. If buying separately, it's overpriced and I've found much nicer gloss since then. Isomers has great great gloss with amazing color which I find myself using nearly every day over all of my other 25 or so in my makeup bag.
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COVERGIRL LashBlast Volume Mascara
I tried this after my recent disaster with the Loreal martian ball mascara. This is not *terrible*, but I've tried better and for a cheaper price. The bristles on the brush are far too short, so I always have to spend a lot of time combing my... +
I tried this after my recent disaster with the Loreal martian ball mascara. This is not *terrible*, but I've tried better and for a cheaper price. The bristles on the brush are far too short, so I always have to spend a lot of time combing my lashes out. The formula is also very thick. Almost too thick. It kind of winds up making my lashes look fat and stubby, kinda like they're poking straight out. Does it make them look thicker? Sure. But not naturally thicker. I won't be buying it again and I'll be returning it for an exchange on another mascara very soon. I'm really not satisfied with it. I really don't understand what is going on with the manufacturers right now. So many of the new mascaras are really NOT good.
I also wish that there was something in between 'I love it' and 'I hate it' as part of the rating system.
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L'Oréal Paris Telescopic Explosion Mascara
This has got to be one of the WORST mascaras I have EVER used. Clumps, gloops your lashes together, goes on WAY too thick. I spent more time trying to comb this crap out of my lashes than I did applying it. I looked like a very sad sad drag queen... +
This has got to be one of the WORST mascaras I have EVER used. Clumps, gloops your lashes together, goes on WAY too thick. I spent more time trying to comb this crap out of my lashes than I did applying it. I looked like a very sad sad drag queen that has had NO makeup application lessons. Horrible. I took it back and got my money back on a store credit, even without the receipt. I really don't understand WHY women just throw their products away and don't demand their money back. If you don't, these moronic companies are going to continue to produce rubbish products like these. GET YOUR MONEY BACK!
Oh yes, and considering the price, this gets an even worse review. I've got $3 Rimmel mascaras that work better than this junk. Avon is better quality that this!
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Always Infinity Pads
I've been wanting to scream from the rooftops since I tried these. I've always used tampons but only when I'm out of the house. They're a health hazard, in more ways than one. For nights and at home days, I use pads. As much as I... +
I've been wanting to scream from the rooftops since I tried these.
I've always used tampons but only when I'm out of the house. They're a health hazard, in more ways than one. For nights and at home days, I use pads. As much as I hate them, it cuts my risk of cancer. Anyways, yes, I HATE pads. Always have. But THESE.............THESE are the most amazing feminine protection invention in decades! Thin, can't feel them, they suck the moisture away from your body like a magnet. This is going to sound gross, but you will notice that after you've used one, the top doesn't look like it's very 'used' or dirty. However, when you take that bad boy off.....wow....it's ALL under there. You can see it. The pad sucks the moisture away from your body and spreads it out within its core, under the top layer. You can't see it until you take it off. I actually though, 'Hmmm....light period this time....VERY light!' Not so! I also wind up using far less of them because of this fact. Pads usually leave you with a disgusting, wet, sticky, gloppy feeling in your underwear, making me wish I had never hit puberty. Not these ones. NEVER. I never feel a thing. And you CAN wear them under tighter clothing without the dreaded lumpy ass syndrome you get from other pads. I have always loved ALWAYS, but I'm telling you, I could kiss them this time! Oh, one other bonus....because all of the YUCK is sucked under the top layer, the 'period smell' you usually get is pretty much unnoticeable. It isn't exposed to all that oxygen, so the stench doesn't even materialize. Amazing!! No need for deodorized pads, ever! Which are yet ANOTHER health hazard.
Go to save.ca for coupons on these. Are they pricey? Yes, most definitely. Uncomfortably so. So I keep using coupons and I keep in mind that I'm using less of them because they are so phenomenal.
These things are the most amazing women's product I've ever tried. If they take them off the market, I'll boycott this company, seriously. I'm tired of finding products that REALLY work, just to find that the company pulls them out of the marketplace a short while later.
These kick ass!
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