shagtownlady
Member Since: March 22, 2009Reviews
essence Color and Go Nail Polish
For only $1.99, this a really good, cheap nail polish. I picked up 'Sweet as Candy', a really pale/nude pink, and am really impressed! I like the shape of the bottle, and the brush is great - kind of thick and perfect for painting your nails quickly... +
For only $1.99, this a really good, cheap nail polish. I picked up 'Sweet as Candy', a really pale/nude pink, and am really impressed! I like the shape of the bottle, and the brush is great - kind of thick and perfect for painting your nails quickly and neatly. The colour I got looks natural with just one coat, and then is almost opaque with two coats. It dries in a few minutes, and looks great even without a top coat. I've had it on my nails for almost two days without top coat and it still looks freshly painted.
Sometimes it's not worth it to buy less expensive/lower quality polishes, but I will definitely go back and pick up more of these if I see some shades I like!
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Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Stress Control 3-in-1 Hydrating Acne Treatment
I bought this to use as a spot treatment earlier this week, and I've found it works pretty well. My skin really broke out after getting my period recently, and after applying this to just those areas, they definitely stopped getting worse and... +
I bought this to use as a spot treatment earlier this week, and I've found it works pretty well. My skin really broke out after getting my period recently, and after applying this to just those areas, they definitely stopped getting worse and improved somewhat. It doesn't work as quickly as I wished, (like a few days of use for zits to really disappear), but it also seems to be more gentle than other actual 'spot 'treatments' I've tried (like Clearasil, etc.) It really does seem to help soothe and hydrate the spots I have, rather than just dry them out.
I like that it's a clear gel, and doesn't show up on my face whether I wear makeup or not. It kind of has that cucumber and green tea scent, which is nice. The bottle is 59 mL, which is going to last me quite a while, so it's definitely a good purchase for the $9 I spent.
3-in-1 Hydrating Acne Treatment doesn't work as quickly as some products to clear up the skin, but it still worked for me and I would recommend it.
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Oral-B CrossAction Pro-Health Toothbrush
I received this as part of the Product Review Club. This brush is a bit bigger than the one I was using before, but it was easy to get used to. It makes my teeth feel very clean and polished, and reaches tricky areas pretty well. When used with... +
I received this as part of the Product Review Club.
This brush is a bit bigger than the one I was using before, but it was easy to get used to. It makes my teeth feel very clean and polished, and reaches tricky areas pretty well. When used with Crest Pro Fresh toothpaste and Multi Protection Rinse, it almost feels like I’ve had a cleaning at the dentists. One other thing I like about this brush is the indicator bristles – they always help remind me when to get a new one.
I don’t know if it really does polish away surface stains like it claims, but I do think it’s definitely helping my overall dental health.
I really like how gentle it is, while still giving my teeth a really thorough cleaning. I’d recommend this toothbrush and will keep it in mind to purchase in the future!
Editor's Note: this member received a free product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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Crest Pro-Health Multi-Protection Rinse
I received this as part of the Product Review Club. This rinse is alcohol free, but still gives that really tingly fresh feeling. It has a nice minty taste, (and no weird aftertaste like some mouthwashes) and definitely helps my mouth feel cleaner... +
I received this as part of the Product Review Club.
This rinse is alcohol free, but still gives that really tingly fresh feeling. It has a nice minty taste, (and no weird aftertaste like some mouthwashes) and definitely helps my mouth feel cleaner longer. I would buy this again the future for sure, because it feels like it’s doing a great job at freshening my mouth, but without drying it out like some rinses do. Using this product, along with the Oral-B Pro-Health toothbrush and Pro Fresh toothpaste, I’ve noticed my mouth feeling fresher and cleaner for longer during the day, and would definitely recommend them all to others.
Editor's Note: this member received a free product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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Crest Pro-Health ProFresh Toothpaste
I received this as part of the Product Review Club. I’ve tried Crest Pro-Health toothpastes in the past, and they have been too gritty and harsh feeling for me. So I was really glad when I read on the packaging that this Pro-Health toothpaste is... +
I received this as part of the Product Review Club.
I’ve tried Crest Pro-Health toothpastes in the past, and they have been too gritty and harsh feeling for me. So I was really glad when I read on the packaging that this Pro-Health toothpaste is much smoother than the others.
Comparing this to other toothpastes, it’s quite different. It doesn’t foam up very much, just kind of stays in its gel form. That part of it did make it feel like I wasn’t using enough, but it also helps me make less of a mess! The texture is still a bit gritty, but it’s definitely tolerable.
The taste is nice, just like any other intense peppermint flavoured toothpaste. It really helps refresh and make my teeth/mouth feel perfectly clean.
On its own and when used with the Multi-Protection Rinse and the Oral-B Pro-Health brush, this toothpaste works perfectly. My teeth feel polished and very clean, and the feeling lasts longer throughout the day than most other toothpastes I’ve used. It's great knowing that this is supposed to protect against pretty much all dental concerns, and I would definitely recommend trying this out!
Editor's Note: this member received a free product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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OFF! Family Care Insect Repellent
My family and I spend a lot of time outdoors in the summer, and there are lots of mosquitoes/black flies/etc. where we live and hang out. I've tried lots of different bug repellant sprays by popular brands, and they mostly seem the same. They're not... +
My family and I spend a lot of time outdoors in the summer, and there are lots of mosquitoes/black flies/etc. where we live and hang out. I've tried lots of different bug repellant sprays by popular brands, and they mostly seem the same. They're not really a pleasant thing to have to use, but without them it's hard to enjoy being outside with the bugs attacking.
There were only a few different brands to choose from when I went to buy this, and I mostly just chose this one because it wasn't an aerosol spray. However I was actually surprised how much I liked it. We used this spray at our favourite swimming spot, which is also one of the worst spots for bugs that I know of around here. As soon as I sprayed a little of this on myself and my boyfriend, the bugs left us alone. We also didn't mind the scent for - this one has a nice light fruity scent. (It's called Summer Splash on the bottle.)
It didn't leave as much of a residue on my skin as other bug sprays do, and I really prefer the spray nozzle like this over the aerosol sprays I've gotten before. It's definitely easier to spray where you need it, or just put some on your hands and apply, without creating a huge cloud of spray around you.
The only thing I can complain about is the fact that this rinses off as soon as you hit the water it seems. I dislike knowing that this is just rinsing right off into the water I'm in, plus it makes you have to reapply often when swimming. However, for a bug spray, I would say that this one is really decent. My boyfriend really hates bug spray and would usually just ignore the bugs rather than use some, but even he actually seemed to like this one.
I'm glad I chose this product, and will be keeping it with me all summer!
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Nair Care Divine Sensual Berries No Strip Wax
I've purchased this in the Gardenia scent a few times before, and decided to try the Berries to switch it up. They both smell great, although my only complaint is that they scent my microwave as well (after heating the wax), and it lasts for days if... +
I've purchased this in the Gardenia scent a few times before, and decided to try the Berries to switch it up. They both smell great, although my only complaint is that they scent my microwave as well (after heating the wax), and it lasts for days if I don't wash it out!
As for the actual wax, I've tried a few other at-home types before, in strip form, and they are always hit/miss. I have pretty much never had an issue with Cire Devine, though. The technique can be a bit tricky at first, as with all wax kits. You have to make sure you don't overheat the wax, and stir it well, and also make sure your skin is well prepped (I exfoliate regularly a few days leading up to waxing, and then the day of I use lots of baby powder). The biggest thing to get down is scooping up just enough wax and manipulating it so it doesn't drip before you apply. Honestly though, after a couple tries it became VERY easy for me to use this wax, and for different areas as well. It's simple to remove, especially if you make a bit of a mess, and most importantly my skin always feels great afterwards.
This is the one brand I always go back to for waxing, and I highly recommend it!
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St. Ives® Fresh Skin Collagen Elastin Facial Moisturizer
I have been using this just because it's a thicker, richer facial moisturizer. I have oily/combination skin, but often get dry spots, and I've found that even just using this moisturizer at night has really helped balance everything out. I also like... +
I have been using this just because it's a thicker, richer facial moisturizer. I have oily/combination skin, but often get dry spots, and I've found that even just using this moisturizer at night has really helped balance everything out. I also like to use it after exfoliating my face, because it really helps to keep everything smooth, and also feels gentle and soothing.
For the price, I really love this product. One bottle has lasted me several months, and I use it at least once a day.
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essence Match2Cover Cream Concealer
This is definitely a great deal, for the price and how it gives you more skin shade options in one product, but I've been having a hard time getting this concealer to look natural on my skin. I love that you can mix the darker and lighter shades to... +
This is definitely a great deal, for the price and how it gives you more skin shade options in one product, but I've been having a hard time getting this concealer to look natural on my skin.
I love that you can mix the darker and lighter shades to customize it, but the product itself just seems low quality. When I apply it, it seems to sit on top of my skin, and doesn't stay put. I notice it the most when using this concealer under my eyes - it just doesn't blend well.
I'm glad I tried this product, and don't feel too bad about not getting the results I wanted because it was only a few bucks!
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Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Leave-In Conditioning Cream
I've been using the Sleek & Shine Leave-In Conditioning Cream a few weeks now, after I wash and towel dry my hair. I use a generous amount, concentrating on my ends and then putting a little bit throughout the rest of my hair, and then style as... +
I've been using the Sleek & Shine Leave-In Conditioning Cream a few weeks now, after I wash and towel dry my hair. I use a generous amount, concentrating on my ends and then putting a little bit throughout the rest of my hair, and then style as usual.
It sinks in perfectly, and no matter how much I use it's never made my hair feel or look greasy or like there's too much product in it. It makes my hair feel much more silky, and look smooth and shiny.
I love the scent - as with most Garnier Fructis products it smells really fruity, plus this is supposed to have apricot in it, and I can kind of smell that.
The bottle claims this can keep your hair smooth for 3 days, even with humidity. I have gone for 2 days after using this, before washing my hair, and it honestly looked pretty nice and definitely smoother than normal.
I've used a touch of this on my dry hair to really smooth down any little flyaways, and it definitely helped, but I've seen the best results so far while using this on still damp hair. Overall, I am really impressed with this leave in conditioner!
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