shagtownlady
Member Since: March 22, 2009Reviews
Softsoap Tropical Acai Berry Moisturizing Body Wash
I've purchased a few of Softsoap's body washes, including this one, and they've all been awesome. I love the fruity/berry scent of this one, it's uplifting and sweet but not too much. The body wash is great - it always leaves me feeling clean and... +
I've purchased a few of Softsoap's body washes, including this one, and they've all been awesome.
I love the fruity/berry scent of this one, it's uplifting and sweet but not too much. The body wash is great - it always leaves me feeling clean and soft, and is never harsh or irritating. It produces a good lather and the scent hangs around but isn't too strong. I also like to use this to shave with, it is way better than shave creams in my opinion!
This body wash is awesome, especially considering the price and size of the bottle. I paid under $4 and the bottle is huge!
I would definitely recommend Tropical Acai Berry, as well as Softsoap's other body washes.
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Sonia Kashuk Brush & Sponge Cleanser
I decided to try this brush cleanser just because I bought some Sonia Kashuk brushes, and I've been impressed with this product so far. It lasts a long time - I've washed all of my brushes, tools, etc countless times with this so far and still have... +
I decided to try this brush cleanser just because I bought some Sonia Kashuk brushes, and I've been impressed with this product so far. It lasts a long time - I've washed all of my brushes, tools, etc countless times with this so far and still have 2/3 of the bottle left. It comes with a spray nozzle, which is great for getting the cleanser into the bristles and removing all types of makeup.
Sometimes I rinse my brushes and get them wet, then spray this on and lather them. I also like to spray a little bit into a dish of warm water and use that instead. Certain types of makeup are trickier to remove, like lip products or gel eye liner, but this cleanser always removes all residues and rinses away clean.
My brushes feel softer when I use this, than when I used to just use gentle face wash to clean them. It does seem to have some harsh chemicals in it and is mildly scented, but I'm always careful to not get it on my skin for too long and rinse it off my tools well, and it's never given me any kind of reaction.
For less than $10, this is a good investment if you are like me and regularly clean your makeup tools. It keeps my stuff in great condition and helps me feel like everything is sanitary. Plus, a little goes a long way, even when you're washing 10 different makeup brushes at once!
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NYC Cheek Glow Powder Blush
I bought this blush in Prospect Park Rose. It was a great deal, only about $3, and after using it a bunch of times already I've barely even scratched the surface. The shade I got is a light rosy pink, with a hint of fine shimmer. It's a really cute... +
I bought this blush in Prospect Park Rose. It was a great deal, only about $3, and after using it a bunch of times already I've barely even scratched the surface. The shade I got is a light rosy pink, with a hint of fine shimmer. It's a really cute shade and is perfect for adding a hint of colour to my cheeks. (And again, the shimmer is fine and more subtle than some blushes I've seen, which is something I was looking for.) It's very easy to blend and goes on pretty sheer, but the colour builds up perfectly.
The packaging is great for being so inexpensive - it's durable and clicks shut securely. It also comes with a little brush that fits inside, which works really well for me to be honest!
I really love this blush, and will keep an eye out for the other Cheek Glow shades next time I go shopping!
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Chloé Eau De Parfum
I got a sample vial of this at Shopper's and am surprised at how much I love it! It's not a perfume I'd usually go for based on the description, but it's honestly so beautiful. It is quite floral but not overwhelming or too "old fashioned" (although... +
I got a sample vial of this at Shopper's and am surprised at how much I love it! It's not a perfume I'd usually go for based on the description, but it's honestly so beautiful. It is quite floral but not overwhelming or too "old fashioned" (although there' nothing wrong with that!)
Wearing this makes me feel fancy, which can be important to me when it comes to perfumes, because I usually save them for special occasions. This is a gorgeous perfume and I'm glad I got to try it!
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Febreze Bedding Refresher Sleep Serenity
I got a travel sized bottle to try for free, and it works well at freshening up bedding/carpet/etc. I don't like to use air fresheners too often, but I've always liked the scent of Febreze and this is no exception. It has the traditional Febreze... +
I got a travel sized bottle to try for free, and it works well at freshening up bedding/carpet/etc. I don't like to use air fresheners too often, but I've always liked the scent of Febreze and this is no exception. It has the traditional Febreze type of scent but it's softened with lavender. It's really nice and clean but also comforting and not overpowering.
I like that the bottle mentions that this is safe to use around dogs, just in case mine walks in the room after I've sprayed this - I don't use it often, but it's never seemed to bother him when I do.
Only one spritz of this is all it takes to get a nice fresh scent, and it's definitely worth recommending, especially if you like lavender!
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Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover
This is a great product for keeping cuticles in good shape! Mine get pretty dry if I don't keep on top of them constantly, so cuticle removers are an important step when I do my nails. I used to use one by Essie but can't find it in stores lately so... +
This is a great product for keeping cuticles in good shape! Mine get pretty dry if I don't keep on top of them constantly, so cuticle removers are an important step when I do my nails. I used to use one by Essie but can't find it in stores lately so decided to try this - it's about the same price as the Essie but comes in a larger bottle which is great.
I find this cuticle remover to be a bit stronger than the one I used to use - it says it's maximum strength on the package, (and can also be used on calluses). The instructions say to only let it sit on your cuticles for 15 seconds, and only use it up to twice weekly. I found the 15 seconds worked perfectly - I just let it sit and then pushed my cuticles back. It gets rid of dry, excess cuticle and isn't irritating or harsh at all. It makes my nails look manicured instantly, and they still look nice days later. I'd definitely recommend this if you get dry/unruly cuticles, it's a decent price for a good sized bottle and it works great!
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Aveeno® Baby Daily Lotion
I received a sample travel sized bottle of this lotion a while ago, and used it as a hand lotion to keep in my purse. It worked so well, even in the freezing cold, dry winter air my area has had. I love how it doesn't have much of a scent, and... +
I received a sample travel sized bottle of this lotion a while ago, and used it as a hand lotion to keep in my purse. It worked so well, even in the freezing cold, dry winter air my area has had. I love how it doesn't have much of a scent, and instantly absorbs without leaving any residue. And even though I wash my hands often throughout the day I didn't need to reapply this too often. It keeps my hands soft and protected, and really soothed the super dry spots.
I'd definitely buy a bottle of this for myself and recommend it to anyone!
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COVERGIRL Clean Pressed Powder
CoverGirl pressed powders are awesome. I got the Sensitive Skin version a while ago, and remembered why this brand used to be my favourite! They are so inexpensive, have decent packaging and the product works perfectly. I can wear this powder alone... +
CoverGirl pressed powders are awesome. I got the Sensitive Skin version a while ago, and remembered why this brand used to be my favourite! They are so inexpensive, have decent packaging and the product works perfectly.
I can wear this powder alone or over primer and it really evens out my complexion without looking obvious. It's also amazing for setting my foundation/makeup, and controlling shine and oil.
The compact itself and the powder puff/applicator are great as well; the compact is made of sturdy plastic, is easy to keep clean and has a decent mirror inside. Plus the puff is useable, and a good size, AND it still looks brand new even though I wash it constantly!
For the price alone I would recommend this, but it also just works really well, and I'm remembering why I used to buy CoverGirl powders all the time in high school!
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MyChelle Dermaceuticals Incredible Pumpkin Peel
This is the first peel I've ever used, and it's totally replaced my grainy/scrubby exfoliators. The MyChelle website says it's a good "beginner's peel", which I totally agree with. It's been very gentle but I can see a big difference in my skin... +
This is the first peel I've ever used, and it's totally replaced my grainy/scrubby exfoliators. The MyChelle website says it's a good "beginner's peel", which I totally agree with. It's been very gentle but I can see a big difference in my skin after having used it once every week or two, since about January.
I don't know a lot about the scientific stuff concerning this, but the pumpkin works as an exfoliant - you just apply a tiny bit of this to clean, damp skin and let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing. Every time I use this, it makes my skin feel refreshed and perfectly clean. Plus it looks amazing - no dry spots, and everything looks more even and healthy. It does tingle a little bit, but it feels nice and adds to the smooth feeling my skin has after using this.
The scent is awesome - it smells exactly like fresh pumpkin pie filling (aside from the pumpkin it also has spices like ginger, clove and nutmeg, so it's the real deal).
This is a little expensive for me compared to what I used to buy for exfoliating, and it comes in a pretty small package. But it's been totally worth it for the way my skin has been looking and feeling (plus the pumpkin pie scent)! It's been lasting me a long time too since it isn't used too often. Using this has helped my skin feel more normal, as compared to how combination it used to be. Definitely recommend!
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Olay Fresh Effects (Out of This Swirled!) Deep Pore Clean Plus Exfoliating Scrub
I read about these cleansers online a couple months ago, and then happened to find them at my local WalMart soon after. I really wanted to see for myself what the scents were like (Essence of White Grapefruit & Green Tea; Honeysuckle & White Tea;... +
I read about these cleansers online a couple months ago, and then happened to find them at my local WalMart soon after. I really wanted to see for myself what the scents were like (Essence of White Grapefruit & Green Tea; Honeysuckle & White Tea; Green Apple & Jasmine Tea).
The one I bought, White Grapefruit & Green Tea, has an amazing scent. It really perks me up in the morning, but I love using it at night too. The product itself also works beautifully for me - it has a soft creamy texture at first, and then becomes more foamy when mixed with water on the skin. It's very gentle, even though it says it's exfoliating, and I barely notice the microbeads. It never makes my skin feel too dry or look red, and definitely seems to be helping keep my skin more clear! It removes makeup well, and the scent seems to be gentle enough that it doesn't irritate my nose/sinuses (or my skin obviously).
The White Grapefruit & Green Tea scent made me love this product immediately, but it has truly been working very well with my skin, and with my other facial products. I am almost halfway through my bottle of this, and will be buying it again as soon as it runs out, (in the Grapefruit scent PLUS one of the others just to see what they're like too)!
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