shagtownlady
Member Since: March 22, 2009Reviews
Joe Fresh Highlighter Powder
This is my first Joe Fresh makeup product and I'm very happy with it. I purchased this in the shade Luster. It really reminds me of Benefits Watts Up! although this one is a powder version. Its a nice, almost peachy gold tone that is very... +
This is my first Joe Fresh makeup product and I'm very happy with it.
I purchased this in the shade Luster. It really reminds me of Benefits Watts Up! although this one is a powder version. Its a nice, almost peachy gold tone that is very illuminating and shimmery.
The powder is soft and has a great texture. My brushes pick it up easily, and it blends very well. It is very easy to apply a bit of this and blend out for a subtle glowy highlight, or to apply more and really light my face up! The shimmer is very fine (and not like chunky glitter) so it is very easy to work with and create a beautiful highlight for any occasion.
Because of the powder formula it seems to fade away a tiny bit throughout the day, but overall it lasts a good while on my face. If I layer it over a cream highlighter (like Watts Up!) then it lasts much longer and looks even more gorgeous.
The compact this comes in is cute and seems very durable, but the first few times opening it was hard on my nails.
I would definitely recommend this, although I wish there were a few more shade options (the one other that was available at the store looked almost identical to this one, although it was hard to tell in that lighting).
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Vaseline Lip Therapy Rosy Lips
This adds a hint of pink to my lips, just enough to enhance their natural colour. I'm not always a huge fan of artificial flower scents, but this smells like real roses, with a hint of sweetness and is really nice. I love the texture; it's very soft... +
This adds a hint of pink to my lips, just enough to enhance their natural colour. I'm not always a huge fan of artificial flower scents, but this smells like real roses, with a hint of sweetness and is really nice. I love the texture; it's very soft and feels a bit glossy, but not sticky at all. It helps heal dryness but it isn't heavy or thick like some lip balms. It gives my lips a bit of shine, and lasts a long time on my lips even through drinking and eating.
My lips were getting a bit dry and I was almost out of lip balm when I bought this, and now they are back to normal and looking healthy and smooth!
I am really glad I bought this, and would definitely recommend it.
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Silk Vanilla Almondmilk
I should have tried this product sooner, it is so delicious! I used to drink soy milk but switched back to dairy, more for convenience. However I bought this recently to try out in morning smoothies and for lattes, and it is perfect. Silk Vanilla... +
I should have tried this product sooner, it is so delicious! I used to drink soy milk but switched back to dairy, more for convenience. However I bought this recently to try out in morning smoothies and for lattes, and it is perfect.
Silk Vanilla Almondmilk is very smooth and creamy, and has a sweet hint of vanilla flavour. I can taste the almond, but it is a very mild and tasty drink.
The vanilla flavour and slight sweetness makes it delicious for mixing into drinks, but it works great with cereal and as a snack by itself too. I would definitely try the original flavour, but this is perfect for adding to smoothies, and I made a really good iced matcha latte with it as well.
This is a nice alternative to milk, or just as something different to try and I would recommend it to anyone.
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Dr Teal's Pure Epsom Salt Eucalyptus & Spearmint Foaming Bath
I got this to have bubble baths with when I'm not feeling that great. I love having bubble baths to help soothe cramps, or if I have a cold or flu, and figured anything with eucalyptus and spearmint ought to be soothing and relaxing! I like the... +
I got this to have bubble baths with when I'm not feeling that great. I love having bubble baths to help soothe cramps, or if I have a cold or flu, and figured anything with eucalyptus and spearmint ought to be soothing and relaxing!
I like the scent of this, but I wish it was more herbal and minty. It does remind me a bit of eucalyptus and spearmint, but it seems more like a cologne type of scent. It is very relaxing and a few members of my family have enjoyed using it too, I just wish the scent was more natural.
This does work really well for bubble baths - it creates lots of soft bubbles, and my skin feels soft afterwards.
For the price you get a big sized bottle, so I think it's a good deal.
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Rimmel London Brow This Way Brow Styling Gel
This is a clear gel to help tame and define the brows. My brows are pretty full but a few hairs can get out of place at times, so I like to use this when I want to look more polished. The gel is very lightweight as advertised. It goes on feeling... +
This is a clear gel to help tame and define the brows. My brows are pretty full but a few hairs can get out of place at times, so I like to use this when I want to look more polished. The gel is very lightweight as advertised. It goes on feeling very wet but dries quickly and looks very natural, not glossy or anything.
The brush is shorter, chunkier and dome shaped, and different than the usual mascara type brush applicators. It works well even with thinner or smaller brows, although it seems to grab ALOT of product. The opening of the tube is kind of wide so that is hard to control, but it doesn't affect the application too much and it doesn't feel like I'm applying a lot.
This keeps my brows in place pretty well for the day. It isn't 100% but my brows look much more groomed when I use this! It's a little expensive for a clear brow gel (although the price seems more reasonable for the tinted versions of this - there are 3 shades other than the clear), but I would recommend it and purchase it again.
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Downy wrinkle releaser
I bought this to bring on a trip, and it was actually very effective. The travel-sized bottle is small enough to throw into a purse or stash in the car, and a few sprays of this really freshens up clothing in a matter of minutes. I've used this on a... +
I bought this to bring on a trip, and it was actually very effective. The travel-sized bottle is small enough to throw into a purse or stash in the car, and a few sprays of this really freshens up clothing in a matter of minutes.
I've used this on a variety of clothing, and it's worked well on everything. All it takes is so mist the fabric enough so that it's slightly dampened, then straighten and smooth it out, and let it dry. Wrinkles on our clothing from being folded or packed disappear after using this, and the scent makes everything smell like it's fresh out of the dryer again. It also helps get rid of static, which can be really annoying especially in the winter.
I've used this on light and dark coloured clothing, and it hasn't left any stains or residues. I haven't tested this on any wrinkles that are really set and creased, but for my purposes this product works amazingly well. I will definitely continue to purchase this, and would recommend it to anyone (unless you have a really sensitive nose, as the scent is a bit strong).
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Fresh Seaberry Moisturizing Face Oil
I've been using this a lot lately, as a moisturizer and treatment in one, in place of my usual argan oil. This is a bit less soothing and protective on my skin than the argan oil I use, however this seems to have a different positive effect on the... +
I've been using this a lot lately, as a moisturizer and treatment in one, in place of my usual argan oil. This is a bit less soothing and protective on my skin than the argan oil I use, however this seems to have a different positive effect on the overall appearance of my skin. It's main benefits are for dryness, wrinkles and firmness, and I've noticed my skin does seem firmer and healthier looking in general.
This has is slightly lighter feeling than argan oil, but only requires up to 3 drops max. I find it applies best when my skin is still slightly damp from cleansing. I really like the scent - it's unique but very natural.
I use this often to moisturize my skin during the day, or as part of my nighttime skin routine. This does moisturize well, but if I have extra dry spots I'll need to layer on something more hydrating as well.
I don't think this will be fully replacing the argan oil I love so much, but I am definitely adding this into my product rotation. This moisturizes really well (as long as my skin isn't severely dry) and it definitely helps improve the look of my skin!
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Hourglass N° 28 Primer Serum
This is an amazing primer for those with dry skin, who want a dewy, fresh finish. I bought the mini, 0.33 oz to try and am very pleased with it, although it is a bit expensive. It's a great product though, and only requires a tiny drop per use, so... +
This is an amazing primer for those with dry skin, who want a dewy, fresh finish. I bought the mini, 0.33 oz to try and am very pleased with it, although it is a bit expensive. It's a great product though, and only requires a tiny drop per use, so the price is reasonable.
This is an oil-blend, and it definitely feels more like a serum than a traditional primer. This past winter, it felt amazing on my dry skin and really helped my makeup apply better. It really smoothed out my pores and uneven skin, and added extra moisture to hide any dry spots and make sure my makeup didn't look cakey or weird.
I love using this on it's own, or mixed into my foundation or product. On its own, it makes my skin look super dewy and luminous. It can look a bit oily at first, especially if I use too much, but after a few minutes it sets inot the skin. (The instructions say to let this set a minute before applying foundation, which makes a big difference).
I've been able to use this with my NARS Sheer Glow foundation, which is a bonus because every other primer I've tried with it has clashed and made it look weird or separate.
The N° 28 refers to 14 different essential oils and 10 plant oils, (plus 4 vitamins) which give this a nice herbal scent. I can pick out different things in it each time I use it - the lemon peel, rosemary, lavender, etc.
I do have slightly sensitive skin, and although I don't use this every day it hasn't caused me any issues at all. I feel like it's a great multi-purpose product - it's perfect for using as a serum, before or after my moisturizer, and I can use it on it's own or mixed into my makeup to give a dewier, smoother, finish and lighter coverage.
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Prada Candy Eau de Parfum
I've had a sample of this for a while, and wasn't sure if I truly liked it, but recently find myself using it more often. I love sweet fragrances, and this is definitely sweet but it has a more sophisticated note as well. There is a slight powdery... +
I've had a sample of this for a while, and wasn't sure if I truly liked it, but recently find myself using it more often.
I love sweet fragrances, and this is definitely sweet but it has a more sophisticated note as well. There is a slight powdery quality, I think, and I'm not always a fan of that, but this one is definitely growing on me.
This is a heavier scent, but one spritz lasts me all day. It fades and chills out a bit after some time, and I love getting whiffs of it as I go about my day. It stays sweet, but gets a little musky, like clean skin.
I would definitely consider purchasing a full size bottle of this. It's competing with my other sample of Prada Candy L'Eau right now, but it's definitely a classic scent that's worth trying out!
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McCain Breakfast Potato Pancakes
My family eats this for breakfast / brunch on the weekends sometimes. We all enjoy them and between 5 people the bag is usually gone pretty quickly! I like that these can be baked (that's my favourite way to cook them) or fried. When baked these are... +
My family eats this for breakfast / brunch on the weekends sometimes. We all enjoy them and between 5 people the bag is usually gone pretty quickly! I like that these can be baked (that's my favourite way to cook them) or fried. When baked these are crispier and taste a bit less greasy to me, but my family loves to fry them up in a pan, sometimes with extra ingredients like some onion and green pepper or melted cheese.
These have an herb seasoning that's delicious and goes well with lots of other foods and flavours. These are really versatile, and can be cooked up quickly for a side dish or snack.
We always have a bag of McCain Breakfast Potato Pancakes in the freezer ( as well as a bunch of other McCain products of course). They're tasty, convenient and come from a brand that our family trusts.
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