spoony
Member Since: September 16, 2008Reviews
CheeCha Puffs - Sea Salt and Vinegar
I bought these on a whim, and am so happy I did! If you have no idea what these are, they're puffed , crunchy... things made from potato flour and potato starch. They're super low in calories, 80 (I think) per serving of 2 cups and they're... +
I bought these on a whim, and am so happy I did!
If you have no idea what these are, they're puffed , crunchy... things made from potato flour and potato starch. They're super low in calories, 80 (I think) per serving of 2 cups and they're incredibly tasty. They can be a bit pricey, especially compared to normal chips, but the fact that they're sooo much lower in calories and 'crap' free makes them worth it. The dill pickle ones are particularly great!
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Avène Eau Thermale Thermal Spring Water
I am a bit of a facial spray connoisseur. I love to try them and have quite the collection, but this one is one that I've bought so many times. It may seem like it's just water in a can- an, it really is just that- but it works wonders for so many... +
I am a bit of a facial spray connoisseur. I love to try them and have quite the collection, but this one is one that I've bought so many times. It may seem like it's just water in a can- an, it really is just that- but it works wonders for so many different things.
It's great to spray on damaged skin- sunburns, acne, rashes you name it. It cools and soothes sensitive skin and just makes it feel more comfortable. It's great to prep skin for makeup or to set makeup with and in the summer heat it's even an excellent way to cool off. I like to keep a can in my bedside table for those really hot nights as a fast spritz of this is really refreshing and soothing. I just finished what I think is my fourth can, and I will for sure be picking up another. You really can't go wrong with this!
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Arm & Hammer Sensitive Whitening Toothpaste
From time to time, I find my teeth can be a bit sensitive so I like to keep a sensitive toothpaste on hand. I picked this one up instead of my usual brand because I was interested in it's whitening claims. To be honest, I didn't love this at first... +
From time to time, I find my teeth can be a bit sensitive so I like to keep a sensitive toothpaste on hand. I picked this one up instead of my usual brand because I was interested in it's whitening claims. To be honest, I didn't love this at first as it does have a bit of a baking soda taste, but after a couple of uses I got used to it and I don't notice it anymore. After a few weeks use, I did notice my teeth were in fact whiter and the sensitivity had reduced to almost nothing. This is a great toothpaste! -
Crest Pro-Health ProFresh Toothpaste
I received this from the Product Review Club (thank you!) I have been using this toothpaste for almost a week, and really like it. It's a gel type toothpaste, and it's got a nice mistiness (not too strong, but minty enough to be effective.) I like... +
I received this from the Product Review Club (thank you!)
I have been using this toothpaste for almost a week, and really like it. It's a gel type toothpaste, and it's got a nice mistiness (not too strong, but minty enough to be effective.) I like that this doesn't get as foamy as other toothpaste, and this leaves my teeth feeling really clean.
Editor's Note: this member received a free product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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Oral-B CrossAction Pro-Health Toothbrush
I recieved this from the Product Review Club (thank you!) I have to say I was pretty excited (yes, I do get excited about dental hygiene items) as this is my favorite manual toothbrush. I'm very picky about my toothbrush, but this one has been a... +
I recieved this from the Product Review Club (thank you!)
I have to say I was pretty excited (yes, I do get excited about dental hygiene items) as this is my favorite manual toothbrush. I'm very picky about my toothbrush, but this one has been a favourite of mine for quite a while. I love the chubby rubber handle- I don't really know why, but it's just nice in hand an easy to deal with with wet hands. I find the bristles are the perfect stiffness and the little rubber 'fingers' massage gums nicely. Of course the fact that it comes in great colours (coral, pink, grey.. yes, grey! I love grey...) is an added bonus too. Great toothbrush!
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 (thank you!) but have to say, I'm just not a fan of this. I love the idea of a mouth wash that is free of alcohol as I never feel like I can swish the normal stuff around long enough, but this one... +
I received this as part of the Product Review Club (thank you!) but have to say, I'm just not a fan of this.
I love the idea of a mouth wash that is free of alcohol as I never feel like I can swish the normal stuff around long enough, but this one leaves a very unpleasant after taste. I used it after brushing and it tasted fine- strong and minty- but about five minutes afterwards a slightly metallic taste took over. I've tried this a few times and I just can't get past the after taste as it does linger and makes anything you eat afterwards taste terrible. So, overall, this is a pass from me.
Editor's Note: this member received a free product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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bareMinerals Ready Eyeshadow 4.0
This is one of those products I wish I had tried so much sooner- it's just that great! I picked up 'The Happy Place' palette recently when I was looking for something a bit different than the neutral shades I usually wear. The shades in this... +
This is one of those products I wish I had tried so much sooner- it's just that great!
I picked up 'The Happy Place' palette recently when I was looking for something a bit different than the neutral shades I usually wear. The shades in this palette still sort of fall into the neutral family, but have a bit more colour and are more interesting than brown shades. There are two matte shades: Peace- a muted, pinky apricot,
and Exhale- a smokey taupe and two satin shades: Imagine- a peachy rose gold and Euphoria- an eggplant shade.
The shadows are amazingly smooth, pigmented and so easy to apply and work with. I know I'll be adding a few more palettes to my collection- these are pretty much perfect!
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Givenchy Coral Frenzy Gloss Interdit
This is SO my new favourite gloss formula! I never would have thought of Givenchy for a gloss, but this is such a great formula- it isn't sticky, nicely pigmented/opaque and it smells like sweet tarts! I see a few more of these in my future... Coral... +
This is SO my new favourite gloss formula! I never would have thought of Givenchy for a gloss, but this is such a great formula- it isn't sticky, nicely pigmented/opaque and it smells like sweet tarts! I see a few more of these in my future... Coral Frenzy is a shimmery peachy shade with great shine. It looked like it would almost be too shimmery in the tube, but on lips the shimmer is nicely refined and catch the light beautifully. Totally worth a splurge if you can! -
MNY Lip Gloss
This little gloss was a complete surprise, as I had never heard of the MNY line from Maybelline. I will admit that I didn't have high expectations for the gloss based on the packaging, but it is actually not too bad. I have the shade Gemey... +
This little gloss was a complete surprise, as I had never heard of the MNY line from Maybelline. I will admit that I didn't have high expectations for the gloss based on the packaging, but it is actually not too bad. I have the shade Gemey Paris...It doesn't impart much colour, but the shimmer in it does reflect nicely once on, and the formula is quite comfortable to wear. Overall, a nice little gloss. -
L'Oreal Colour Caresse Shine Stain
I wasn't sure what to expect from these. I initially thought that they'd apply like a normal gloss, the gloss would wear away after and hour or so and leave behind stained lips. Sounds good enough? But no. These are totally different than that, in... +
I wasn't sure what to expect from these. I initially thought that they'd apply like a normal gloss, the gloss would wear away after and hour or so and leave behind stained lips. Sounds good enough?
But no. These are totally different than that, in the best way! They do apply like a lip gloss- well, the texture is different, but we'll get back to that in a few. Once on, the pigment (the 'stain' part) seems like sinks into your lips, leaving the gloss on the surface. Sounds odd I know, but when you see the transfer (like on a glass or whatnot) it looks clear, making me think the colour adheres to your lips.
So, I mentioned texture. These are quite wet feeling, with a thin consistency. They apply on the sheer side, but a few passes builds up the colour while still being comfortable on. They are slightly tacky, but less so than an average gloss, and they really do wear for hours. I really love how long these retain both colour and gloss. Defiantly worth trying!
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