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Member Since: January 20, 2016Reviews
Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray
This is the best setting spray I've ever used. It literally glues my makeup to my face, but after the initial shock I can't really feel it on my face. It's fantastic for hot weather and keeps my makeup looking great all day. I sweat a lot, so I... +
This is the best setting spray I've ever used. It literally glues my makeup to my face, but after the initial shock I can't really feel it on my face. It's fantastic for hot weather and keeps my makeup looking great all day. I sweat a lot, so I would be a drippy mess as soon as I head out without it, and it keeps the skin tint I use from settling into my fine lines. I just learned that it's also vegan which is a big plus! Once you use this setting spray, you can't use any other one. It's simply the best!
- Product received for free from Urban Decay Canada in exchange for an honest review.
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Command Heavyweight Picture Hanging Strips
I've been using Command Picture hanging strips for a while now, but I can never have enough. The extra large strips are great for large photos and paintings as they can hold up to 20 lbs, but I love that I can also use them for smaller ones (just... +
I've been using Command Picture hanging strips for a while now, but I can never have enough. The extra large strips are great for large photos and paintings as they can hold up to 20 lbs, but I love that I can also use them for smaller ones (just using less strips). The picture hanging strips definitely have a learning curve, but once I got used to them I didn't need instructions anymore. And they always hold well, I never had anything fall when using these strips. The only thing I find tricky is using a level and sticking the picture on the wall at the same time, but it works if I tip the frame forward to align first, then lower the bottom part towards the wall (I hope this makes sense). Again, once I got used to this, it worked like a charm.
- Product received for free from 3M in exchange for an honest review.
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Command 10 lbs extra Heavyweight Wall Hooks
I use Command hooks regularly, but the hooks in this size are new to me and we already used them to organize some things under the stairs. Not only do they hold more weight than other hooks from this line, but they also have more space inside the... +
I use Command hooks regularly, but the hooks in this size are new to me and we already used them to organize some things under the stairs. Not only do they hold more weight than other hooks from this line, but they also have more space inside the hook (if that makes sense), so bigger objects can fit. They're very easy to apply, and I love that they come with more strips in case I change my mind and decide to use the hooks elsewhere.
- Product received for free from 3M in exchange for an honest review.
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Sarna Bug Bite Patches
We tend to spend a lot of time outdoors, especially when it's warmer, and since a lot of the trails we hike are around a river, there are...bugs. When bites happen, scratching always makes it worse. These bug bite patches are great for that. They... +
We tend to spend a lot of time outdoors, especially when it's warmer, and since a lot of the trails we hike are around a river, there are...bugs. When bites happen, scratching always makes it worse. These bug bite patches are great for that. They are large enough to cover most bites and stick REALLY well (it hurts a bit to remove them, so be gentle with kids). They create a barrier over the bite so that scratching doesn't affect the skin underneath. I actually had a tiny spider bite on my ankle that I used a patch on, and it somewhat relieved the itchiness, but not completely. So for very itchy bites I would first try a cream, then use these later on to prevent additional scratching and irritation. All in all, I find them useful and love having them in our outdoor backpack. -
Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Serum Eye
This is a luxurious serum that replaced any other eye product for me, including the eye cream I was using. I have a sensitive eye area that easily gets milia, so I have to use very gentle eye products. This eye serum is lightweight, fresh and creamy... +
This is a luxurious serum that replaced any other eye product for me, including the eye cream I was using. I have a sensitive eye area that easily gets milia, so I have to use very gentle eye products. This eye serum is lightweight, fresh and creamy and perfect for me. It absorbs quickly and fully, without any residue. I love that it has many active ingredients that all work together, since at my age I have dark circles, puffiness and fine lines all around my eyes. My eyes look visibly lifted after every use, however, I don't expect to see huge results after just a few days of use. Since I loved the face serum from the same line, and it improved my skin significantly, I expect results from this eye serum, too, and will be using it up 'till the last drop.
One thing I wanted to note - just like the face serum, this one doesn't start coming out of all three bottles when I tried priming the pump. One part of it comes right away, then after quite a few pumps the second one, then the third one needs more pumping. I find this to be a huge waste for a pricey serum like this and something Lancome should address/ change.
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Giorgio Armani PRISMA GLASS LIP GLOSS
I was a teen in the '90s and I still vividly remember how lip glosses were very popular. And so so so sticky. I had so many accidents with hair sticking to my lips and staying all messy and sticky. I still used them. This Armani Lip gloss is such an... +
I was a teen in the '90s and I still vividly remember how lip glosses were very popular. And so so so sticky. I had so many accidents with hair sticking to my lips and staying all messy and sticky. I still used them. This Armani Lip gloss is such an upgrade, it's in a whole other category. I tried quite a few lip glosses lately, and this one is the shiniest one by far, yet it feels so comfortable on my lips. Yes, I can feel it, but it's not drying or sticky at all. The clear "colour" doesn't look the best on my pale lips, but it's great for layering over matte lipsticks and lip tints, and makes them look very shiny. It also makes my thinner lips look fuller (without any plumping ingredients). I will likely buy it in another colour to wear on its own. -
Ozonol® Non-Stinging Ointment
I had some first aid training, and I take this very seriously, so I took the time to assemble our first aid kit myself. It's packed! However, as a newcomer to Canada and I never heard of Ozonol, although it's a trusted and known brand, so my kit... +
I had some first aid training, and I take this very seriously, so I took the time to assemble our first aid kit myself. It's packed! However, as a newcomer to Canada and I never heard of Ozonol, although it's a trusted and known brand, so my kit only contained an antibiotic ointment. This is a wonderful addition and alternative to it, since I avoid using antibiotics unless absolutely necessary. Ozonol has two active ingredients, zinc oxide (also found in mineral sunscreens), and phenol (antiseptic and anesthetic). Because of phenol I personally wouldn't use Ozonol too frequently, but for occasional scrapes, cuts and irritations it works really well. It doesn't sting at all and it numbs the pain the enough to take the edge off, since some of those little cuts can be really painful. It also has a quite long expiry, so it's great to keep in a first aid kit or in an outdoor bag. -
Vasanti Skin Rescue Serum - 5% Niacinamide
This serum will stay in my skincare routine until the last drop. First of all, the texture is amazing. This is such a a lightweight serum that absorbs into skin immediately. Not a drop gets wasted as my dry, thirsty skin drinks it up, and there is... +
This serum will stay in my skincare routine until the last drop. First of all, the texture is amazing. This is such a a lightweight serum that absorbs into skin immediately. Not a drop gets wasted as my dry, thirsty skin drinks it up, and there is absolutely no residue left on the skin. Zero. Yet my skin immediately feels soft to the touch. I can layer any other skincare immediately afterwards, and the serum is great to use in the morning before sunscreen, because it won't pill. It's is packed with great ingredients like niacinamide, vitamin C, aloe, peptides, sodium hyaluronate and tranexamic acid. These are all my favourite skincare ingredients, except the last one, which I had to Google and it now joins the list of my favourite ingredients. Most Vitamin C serums are greasy, and this one is NOT, which is why it's quickly becoming my favourite serum. I admit, I didn't notice a huge improvement in my skin after 7 days, not did I expect it, but with these high quality ingredients I have high hopes.
- Product received for free from Vasanti Canada in exchange for an honest review.
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Chapman's Super Premium Plus Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream
This is a very nicely balanced ice cream. There are cookie pieces, cherry syrup and of course, ice cream, but none of them dominate. I could taste each part in almost every bite (or lick). The ice cream is on the sweeter side, but not overwhelmingly... +
This is a very nicely balanced ice cream. There are cookie pieces, cherry syrup and of course, ice cream, but none of them dominate. I could taste each part in almost every bite (or lick). The ice cream is on the sweeter side, but not overwhelmingly so. My favourite thing is that I can actually taste the cream cheese, it adds a special zesty tang. I will be buying this flavour again! -
Urban Decay Face Bond Waterproof Foundation
For reference, I have dry/combo skin and I tried the shade 10 - light neutral, which was too dark for me. The only thing I can say about the shade is that it's too warm for a neutral. The range is really good, but I would get matched in a store... +
For reference, I have dry/combo skin and I tried the shade 10 - light neutral, which was too dark for me.
The only thing I can say about the shade is that it's too warm for a neutral. The range is really good, but I would get matched in a store for this foundation.
Despite the poor shade match I wore it twice, all day, and I didn't like it. Even on a VERY prepped skin it can be hard to blend, and it immediately settles into any fine lines or shows the dry spots. As the day goes on, this gets worse. So it's definitely not a foundation for dry skin.
What I really like is the precision dropper, as I could really control the amount of foundation for a light to medium coverage.
- Product received for free from Urban Decay Canada in exchange for an honest review.
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