shagtownlady
Member Since: March 22, 2009Reviews
Cold-Fx Capsules
I was somewhat skeptical of how well Cold FX would work, but I used it for the first time last week and am so impressed! My mom gave me a bottle of Cold FX Extra over the holidays, so I started taking it twice a day as directed when I felt a cold... +
I was somewhat skeptical of how well Cold FX would work, but I used it for the first time last week and am so impressed! My mom gave me a bottle of Cold FX Extra over the holidays, so I started taking it twice a day as directed when I felt a cold coming on last week. My symptoms didn't get too bad, and the cold only lasted a few days! (My boyfriend had the same cold before me, and his symptoms seemed worse and definitely lasted longer than mine - he didn't use the Cold FX.)
I would definitely take this again the next time I feel under the weather, and am still so impressed at how quickly my cold went away. Usually when I get sick, I go all out with throat lozenges, cough syrup, decongestants - anything to feel better and get some rest. But this time I didn't have to use anything other than Vicks VapoRub for my symptoms, which was great because there were no side effects like drowsiness to deal with.
I don't know what this usually costs, but it's definitely worth trying out next time you're feeling a cold or flu coming on.
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The Body Shop Honeymania Shower Gel
I got this during all of the Black Friday/Cyber deals recently, for half price! I didn't read the description on the website too completely, just figuring that I would like it because of the honey scent, and having read some good reviews. The... +
I got this during all of the Black Friday/Cyber deals recently, for half price! I didn't read the description on the website too completely, just figuring that I would like it because of the honey scent, and having read some good reviews.
The Honeymania scent surprised me, because it's not just rich, sweet honey - it has this amazing floral scent that comes before the honey. It reminds me of fresh honeysuckle, which is something I loved picking when I was little!
This would be a nice scent for anyone, and for any time of the year really. It's not too strong, but it lingers enough that you catch the scent throughout the day.
The body wash itself is very nice. It comes in a smaller bottle, but you only need a drop so it's definitely worth it's price.
I got this at a great price, but would pay full price for this again! I got the Honeymania body butter as well, which is also amazing, and would love to try some of the other Honeymania products eventually.
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eos Organic Smooth Spheres Lip Balm
I got this in Sweet Mint. It was a replacement for my usual lip balm, and I'll definitely be buying this again. I like the mint flavour, it gives my lips that soothing tingly feeling and smells sweet and fresh! It's also worked very well to keep my... +
I got this in Sweet Mint. It was a replacement for my usual lip balm, and I'll definitely be buying this again.
I like the mint flavour, it gives my lips that soothing tingly feeling and smells sweet and fresh! It's also worked very well to keep my lips protected from the cold/dry weather where I live right now. It doesn't show up on my lips too much, it just looks like a hint of shine. I kind of prefer this with my lip balms - my usual favourite can sometimes look kind of chalky and gross if you put too much on at once, which was always a negative for me. But this one looks natural on the lips, and goes on very smoothly so you don't need much anyways.
The packaging is cute, and I actually find it helpful when I'm digging through my purse to get this - it's way easier to find than my other lip products! And I like the twist-off top, it's easy to take off/put on and stays on securely.
This is a decent product and I'm glad I tried out. I'll be buying the Sweet Mint again for sure, and may have to try some of the others as well!
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COVERGIRL LashBlast Clump Crusher Mascara
I had a CoverGirl coupon, and this was on sale, so this mascara ended up costing me about $4. For that price, it is an amazing mascara! But if I was paying full price, it's still a great mascara but kind of generic for drug store mascara. I really... +
I had a CoverGirl coupon, and this was on sale, so this mascara ended up costing me about $4. For that price, it is an amazing mascara! But if I was paying full price, it's still a great mascara but kind of generic for drug store mascara.
I really like the shape of the brush - it's curved and grabs each lash easily. And there are no clumps at all, which is great. However, it claims to boost volume by 200%, and I find it just gives me lots of definition and length, but that's about it.
I bought this in waterproof, and 'Black Brown' instead of my usual black. I like the shade, it still looks black but not as harsh. The waterproof part isn't so great - I don't need it to be waterproof, but if that's what you're looking for I wouldn't recommend this.
This doesn't flake off too much throughout the day, and stays put without smudging.
Overall a decent mascara, and definitely worth trying out.
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LUSH Herbalism Cleanser
This cleanser worked so well for me, and I only switched to something else because there is no Lush near me so I have to order online. I recently made an order though, and am thinking of saving up for another order soon to get this again! Herbalism... +
This cleanser worked so well for me, and I only switched to something else because there is no Lush near me so I have to order online. I recently made an order though, and am thinking of saving up for another order soon to get this again!
Herbalism is a solid cleanser, so you get to mix it up with a bit of water to make whatever consistency you like. More water makes it much gentler (although it's very gentle already, even with it's exfoliating almond bits).
The colour of this and the scent are interesting - a bright green product, and the scent is mild but still reminded me of different herbs and just a slight bit of the rice vinegar. The description might turn some people off, but it wasn't bad at all, and definitely not strong or long lasting.
My skin gets oily and dry in different spots, and this helped balance it out and take care of blemishes. I like to use Lush's Tea Tree Water with any cleanser of theirs that I buy, and it really worked well with Herbalism to clear my skin and make it healthy.
Overall, I loved this cleanser, because of how gentle yet effective it is (like a lot of Lush products I've tried). For me it didn't remove makeup, so I have to address that with another product when I wash my face with Herbalism, but other than that it is a perfect cleanser!
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LUSH Let The Good Times Roll
This is one of Lush's solid cleansers. It smells amazing, something like caramel apples to me (it's supposed to smell more like caramel popcorn, either way it's delicious!) I use it as an exfoliator, and to wash my face in the morning when I want... +
This is one of Lush's solid cleansers. It smells amazing, something like caramel apples to me (it's supposed to smell more like caramel popcorn, either way it's delicious!)
I use it as an exfoliator, and to wash my face in the morning when I want something gentle but still need something 'scrubby'. It's strange because it's SO gentle and non-irritating, but it's also full of corn meal, which is a very fine grit compared to other ingredients in scrubs I've used. My face feels so smooth after using this, but never tight or dried out, and my skin doesn't look as red as when I've used my more harsh facial scrubs.
Other Lush cleansers I've tried (Herbalism which is also amazing, and a sample of Aqua Marina) felt drier in consistency, and required a few seconds to make into a paste that I could apply to my face. But Let the Good Times Roll is very creamy and has a nice texture that is easy to work with (and doesn't make as much of a mess as the others).
I was a bit worried that the corn oil in this might make me break out, but I haven't had any issues like that. I do use Lush's Tea Tree Water toner after this though, so I'm sure that helps.
The price is almost $13 for 100 g, which lasts me a few months. My usual exfoliator costs much less than this, but I feel like it's worth it, for the results and the quality and ethics of the ingredients used.
Overall I really love this product, and definitely recommend it to anyone!
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New York Color Smooch Proof 16 HR Lip Stain
I was thinking about experimenting with some different lip colours this weekend, and grabbed this at Target, mainly because of the price and shade selection. The few other lip stains I've tried in the past weren't my thing, so I was prepared to be... +
I was thinking about experimenting with some different lip colours this weekend, and grabbed this at Target, mainly because of the price and shade selection. The few other lip stains I've tried in the past weren't my thing, so I was prepared to be disappointed by this, (I was really just interested in trying out a new red shade on my lips).
The shade I bought (Rock on Ruby) is gorgeous, and definitely close what you'd expect it to be by looking at the packaging. It's a darker colour than what I'm used to and exactly what I was looking to try out, so I'm pretty happy with it.
I don't think these would last 16 hours unless you didn't eat or drink, or get anything else on your lips. However this does last quite a while, and does not smudge easily unless you moisten it with water or some lip balm, etc.
The colour goes on very smooth and doesn't look half as streaky or patchy as the other lip stains I've tried. The 'felt tip marker' applicator is easy to use, although I am hoping it starts to become a bit more flexible the more I use it, like some reviewers have mentioned. It makes me apply it more precisely, which sometimes makes me end up applying more layers than I'd like.
There is almost a slight tingling when you apply this, but otherwise they feel like nothing on your lips once they've dried. I do like to use lip balm with this, but when I don't feel like I have to, to keep my lips moisturized.
Overall, these are pretty amazing lip stain products, especially considering how much they cost compared to other brands.
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Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation
I've just started wearing foundation more regularly, and still feel pretty new to what products work best for my skin. I've always been concerned with making sure my face makeup looks as natural as possible, especially because of my freckles and... +
I've just started wearing foundation more regularly, and still feel pretty new to what products work best for my skin. I've always been concerned with making sure my face makeup looks as natural as possible, especially because of my freckles and having an oily t-zone. I didn't want to cover up my skin (and freckles) completely, and needed something that would last all day on my skin and not look too shiny OR too matte and unnatural.
So, after reading up a bit about Nearly Naked foundation, it seemed like a good product to try out. It's supposed to be light, easy to blend and not cakey or greasy. I definitely agree with all of that - the liquid is nice and light, not too watery but not thick either. It blends very well, and gives you enough time to do so before it dries down. You can apply this more generously and get really full coverage right off the bat, but I prefer to use a tiny bit and lightly pat it on with my fingertips, using more in certain areas. I find that it looks way more natural and beautiful that way, and you only end up using a tiny bit of product.
Because of my complexion, this does start to look shinier throughout the day, and my face (more specifically my nose and forehead) definitely benefits from a little blotting and maybe a touch up or some powder, after a few hours of wearing this. But it's very manageable, and I'm still trying out different primers so that probably has an affect.
I like the way that this feels on my skin - it's very light, and basically not noticeable at all, which is great. Plus it washes off easily, and hasn't caused any issues with my skin ( again, I use this with primer so that might make a difference).
The way my skin looks with this on differs from natural light to artificial / indoor lights. I really prefer the way it looks inside; for some reason it looks more powdery and noticeable in sunlight. That makes me think that this will be perfect for fall and winter, but might not be something I use too often in the spring and summer.
There are 16 shades to choose from, which is great (although I'm terrible at matching my skin tone to products, and definitely had to ask for help in the store when choosing which one of these to buy!) I paid $14.99 at Shopper's which is more expensive than some places, but I feel like I got a decent product AND this will last me quite a while.
*I read that the US and other versions of Nearly Naked foundation have SPF in them, but there is no mention of that on Revlon.ca or any of the bottles of that I have, so maybe the Canadian ones don't. I would definitely prefer it to have SPF than not, so that's a small disappointment, but it's still a great product!
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Garnier Skin Naturals Pure Deep Scrub Gel
I've been using this as my main cleanser lately, and it's working well. My skin has been prone to random breakouts for a while now, but I'm learning how to control it with certain products, and this one has helped a lot! My last cleanser was... +
I've been using this as my main cleanser lately, and it's working well. My skin has been prone to random breakouts for a while now, but I'm learning how to control it with certain products, and this one has helped a lot!
My last cleanser was working well for removing makeup and did help treat any breakouts, but it is pretty basic, and didn't do anything to help the oily parts of my face. But since switching to Garnier Pure Deep Unclogging Scrub I've noticed the imperfections on my face clearing up and new ones occurring less frequently, plus my forehead/nose and chin are way less shiny and oily throughout the day.
The combination of salicylic acid and zinc seems to work for my skin so far, and doesn't dry it out too much (even when using this with the Pure Shine Control Moisturizer as well).
This is technically a scrub, but the exfoliating grains are very fine and don't actually scrub my face too much. I still prefer other products to actually exfoliate my skin about once a week, but for day to day use this gives a gentle scrub that just helps cleanse my skin really well. All my makeup is removed after using this, and my face feels clean and smooth, and looks way less shiny in the usual areas.
My only issue is with the packaging - I find the product comes out really quickly, and you only need a small amount, so it can be a bit wasteful sometimes.
Overall, this scrub is working so well for me and I really recommend it to others looking for something to help combination/oily skin.
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Benefit Cosmetics They're Real! Mascara
I got this in a Sephora Birthday Gift recently, and had wanted to try it for a while. I usually get drugstore mascara brands, because they do the trick and you can get some really good deals pricewise. However, when I do get to use a higher end... +
I got this in a Sephora Birthday Gift recently, and had wanted to try it for a while. I usually get drugstore mascara brands, because they do the trick and you can get some really good deals pricewise. However, when I do get to use a higher end mascara like this one, it's easy to see why they cost a bit more. This mascara has been giving me beautiful lashes every time I wear it.
I think the brush is what really makes this amazing; the bristles are kind of spaced out, not like a spoolie with thick, dense bristles. It grabs and coats every single lash, and gives tons of length and lift. Plus the end of the wand has a dome tip, so you can do little touch ups.
I haven't had any issues with They're Real smudging or flaking, even when I don't wear primer around my eyes. It lasts forever, and makes my lashes look so glamorous and perfect. I plan on purchasing this again once my mini tube has been used up!
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