Supernovarrh
Member Since: July 10, 2017Reviews
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Hydrating Care
I received this product complimentary from Chick Advisor in return for a 100% honest review. La Roche Posay has come out with a new line of daily moisturizers and cleansers that are meant to help restore healthy looking skin. The main focus of this... +
I received this product complimentary from Chick Advisor in return for a 100% honest review.
La Roche Posay has come out with a new line of daily moisturizers and cleansers that are meant to help restore healthy looking skin. The main focus of this line, Toleriane, is to help add moisture back to the skin and to restore the skin's natural moisture barrier. All of the products in this line are oil free, non-comedogenic, fragrance free, paraben free, soap and sulfate-free cleansers, allergy tested, dermatologist tested, and suitable for sensitive skin. Sounds awesome right?
My first impression when receiving this product was, what is it? The packaging on the unit carton or the product itself does not make it at all clear what this product is supposed to be. When trying to search the La Roche Posay website to find this product, the packaging didn't even match any of the products listed there, so that was a little weird. Anyways, after much investigating I found out that this is supposed to be a moisturizer, even though it doesn't say that anywhere on the bottle.
This moisturizer appears to be priced at around $25 and includes 40 mL of product. This is quite a small amount of product for the price, so this is certainly on the higher end of things. However, you do not need to use much of this product per use.
Since receiving this moisturizer, I have been using it day and night. I personally have dry/combo/oily skin, so it is really hard to please. The formula is on the thinner side, and it absorbs quickly into the skin without it leaving a greasy feeling. Although the main purpose of this moisturizer is to hydrate your skin, I was left feeling that my skin could have felt more hydrated. However, this was a great moisturizer to use during the day, and it wore really well under makeup.
During my week of using this product, I did have a few suspicious break outs, that I am not sure whether I can attribute to this product or not. However, I know that I break out when my skin is dehydrated, and I did mention that it felt like my skin could have been more hydrated after using this moisturizer. During the winter and spring months, my skin needs a heavier moisturizer. But I think that this Toleriane Sensitive Moisturizer could be amazing during the summer, which is when you want something light-weight! If you have normal to oily skin, I think that this moisturizer could definitely work for you at any time.
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essie Treat Love & Color
I received this as a gift from Chick Advisor for a 100% honest review. First of all, I want to start by saying that I have only been wearing this nail polish for 4 days, so this is very much a first impressions review. This nail polish is supposed... +
I received this as a gift from Chick Advisor for a 100% honest review.
First of all, I want to start by saying that I have only been wearing this nail polish for 4 days, so this is very much a first impressions review.
This nail polish is supposed to be a coloured nail strengthener. Most nail strengtheners are just clear treatment polishes. However, these Essie Treat Love & Color polishes are tinted strengtheners, which is so nice! If you have brittle, dry or cracking nails, I would much rather have a nice colour on them, than show my brittle nails.
I received the shade "Mauve-tivation", which is a beautiful purple mauve shade. I really love the shade of this polish; it is perfect for spring!
When I first opened this polish bottle, I was very surprised and impressed. First of all, the brush is slightly wider than normal Essie polishes. Essie polishes have one of the thinnest brushes out there, which is not really my preference. While it allows increased precision, it takes more work to not get a streaky finish because you have to do more strokes to cover your nail. However, this Treat Love & Color brush is slightly wider, making it easier to cover your whole nail with fewer strokes.
Secondly, I will not be the first person to say that Essie polishes are classically more sheer than other brands. They usually take 2-3 coats to achieve full opacity. In fact, in the description of these Treat Love & Color polishes, it claims that these are supposed to be sheer. Well that is so not true! This nail polish was fully opaque with only one coat! That is so rare in nail polish, especially with Essie, so I was very impressed. I can't say whether this is the case for all of the other shades, but it certainly was for "Mauve-tivation".
I found that this polish dried down pretty quickly. With these Treat Love & Color polishes, you do not need to use a base or top coat, you only use this polish. You are also supposed to use two coats of it. With this shade I found that you really didn't need two coats (at least where colour opacity is concerned), but I followed the instructions and applied two coats of it anyways. I found that this polish dried in half and hour, maybe less. That is very quick for multiple coats of nail polish, especially without a quick dry top coat. So again - very impressed.
So far this nail polish has worn mostly like a typical nail polish. After 4 days of wear I have one finger chipped, but the rest have worn down only slightly. So I would say that this polish has worn slightly better than the typical nail polish. The only exception that I would say has been that because I have not used a top coat, the surface of the nail polish on my nails has definitely gotten marked up with scratches on the surface. But that is really not noticeable unless you are in a certain light. It's not like the polish has been scraped away, but there are imprints of scratches and marks. This would be solved with the use of a top coat.
In terms of strengthening my nails, I haven't noticed a huge impact. I have two nails that are noticeably more brittle than the rest, and they still feel pretty weak. However, they have not split since using this polish, and they were splitting before I applied it. This polish is supposed to help your nails over the long term, so it will be really interesting to see if it does!
Overall, this is a great nail polish that doubles as a nail strengthener! I definitely recommend this for anyone who wants a great opaque nail colour that is low maintenance and has a quick dry time. I currently have another shade on its way to me in the mail!
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Maybelline New York Brow Drama Shaping Chalk Powder
I received this product complimentary from Chick Advisor. This brow chalk does a very good job of filling in your brows. It comes with a paddle-shaped foam applicator, which I didn't think was going to make application very easy. However, I was very... +
I received this product complimentary from Chick Advisor.
This brow chalk does a very good job of filling in your brows. It comes with a paddle-shaped foam applicator, which I didn't think was going to make application very easy. However, I was very surprised to find out that the applicator was actually very precise, at least for the front of the brow. It wasn't quite as easy for the tail. The powder itself applied very smoothly, and seemed to adhere well to my skin. The powder did not fade throughout the day. The only thing with brow powders is that you need to use a gel with them to set it down, so this is not a one-off product. But, powders do give you pretty natural-looking brows, so you will have to decide what you like best.
The only thing about this brow chalk that I did not quite like was the shade that I received. I received the shade "Soft brown", and unfortunately, this shade was just too light for my dark brown hair.
Overall, this brow chalk was pretty good and I would recommend it for those who like quick and natural-looking brows.
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Maybelline New York Brow Precise Micro Pencil
I received this product complimentary from Chick Advisor. This had got to be the best affordable brow pencil. I received the shade "Deep Brown", which is the perfect colour for my dark brown hair. First of all, I love that it comes with a spooly... +
I received this product complimentary from Chick Advisor.
This had got to be the best affordable brow pencil. I received the shade "Deep Brown", which is the perfect colour for my dark brown hair.
First of all, I love that it comes with a spooly, which really helps you brush the product through your brows. Secondly, the brow product itself is very thin, which allows for accurate application and very natural-looking hair strokes. The product is creamy, but also a bit waxy, which makes it so that it will stay in place.
Overall, this is a great brow pencil that is a great dupe for high-end brow pencils. It is affordable and super effective for giving you natural looking, filled in brows.
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Maybelline New York Brow Precise Fiber Volumizer
I received this product complimentary from Chick Advisor. Overall, this brow gel was pretty good. The applicator was a great shape that made accurate application pretty easy. The gel applied smoothly and the fibers certainly made the brows look a... +
I received this product complimentary from Chick Advisor.
Overall, this brow gel was pretty good. The applicator was a great shape that made accurate application pretty easy. The gel applied smoothly and the fibers certainly made the brows look a bit more voluminous. The gel also gave good hold to the brows. The only thing that didn't quite work for me was the shade that I received, "Soft brown". This was too light for my brows so it just didn't look quite right.
Overall, this is a good product at a great price so I would definitely recommend it.
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CND CREATIVE PLAY Top Coat
I received this product complimentary from Chick Advisor. Overall, this top coat was just fine. It dried quickly and added shine, but it was quite thin. Because it was thin, I think it did less of a good job protecting the nail colour. I found that... +
I received this product complimentary from Chick Advisor.
Overall, this top coat was just fine. It dried quickly and added shine, but it was quite thin. Because it was thin, I think it did less of a good job protecting the nail colour. I found that after it was completely dried, it still got dented very easily, which is not good. It also lost it's shine pretty quickly.
Overall, I prefer thicker, glossier top coats. But this one certainly does the trick!
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CND CREATIVE PLAY Base Coat
I received this product complimentary from Chick Advisor. Overall, this base coat worked well. It dried fast, stopped lacquer from peeling off, and prevented the staining of my nails. That is really all you can ask for from a base coat, so I'm a... +
I received this product complimentary from Chick Advisor.
Overall, this base coat worked well. It dried fast, stopped lacquer from peeling off, and prevented the staining of my nails. That is really all you can ask for from a base coat, so I'm a fan! You should definitely give it a try!
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CND CREATIVE PLAY Nail Lacquer
I received this product complimentary from Chick Advisor. I thought that this polish was great. I received the shade "Crimson like it hot", which is a beautiful shimmery cherry red that also has red microglitter. This is probably the most beautiful... +
I received this product complimentary from Chick Advisor.
I thought that this polish was great. I received the shade "Crimson like it hot", which is a beautiful shimmery cherry red that also has red microglitter. This is probably the most beautiful red polish that I own. I also liked the brush. It was not too skinny, and not too wide, so you could still apply it accurately, without having to do too many strokes. The polish was fairly opaque with only one coat, but I applied two in any case. The polish also dried relatively fast, which is always a great thing! The polish resisted chips for the first 4 days of wear, which is great for a regular nail lacquer. It chipped quite a bit between days 5-7.
Overall, this is a great nail polish and you should certainly give it a try!
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Premier Protein Chocolate Shake
I received this product complimentary from Chick Advisor in exchange for a 100% honest review This chocolate shake was very good. Often pre-prepared protein shakes are too thick, and this one was not. The consistency was just right, not too thick... +
I received this product complimentary from Chick Advisor in exchange for a 100% honest review
This chocolate shake was very good. Often pre-prepared protein shakes are too thick, and this one was not. The consistency was just right, not too thick and not too thin. It was very creamy! It had a delicious dark chocolate flavour that was not at all too sweet. I typically like to drink protein shakes in the morning for breakfast, and this one was perfect for that purpose. These shakes also smelled delicious and looked like chocolate milk, which made them extra appealing!
After drinking these shakes, I found that I was satiated for hours. They made me feel full and like I didn't need to eat a meal any time soon, so they work really well as a meal replacement, even though they are not intended for that purpose. I loved drinking these shakes after softball, because they were delicious and satisfying and provided a good pick-me-up!
What is really great about these shakes is that they each have 30 g of protein, which is more than my regular protein powder provides in a single serving. I am also impressed that they have less than 1 g of sugar and are low in fat. Obviously, if you are drinking protein shakes you don't want them to come with a bunch of sugar and fat, so these are a great healthy option. The only slightly questionable thing about the ingredients in these shakes is that they have carageenan as an ingredient. Carageenan itself has no nutritional value, but is added to products as a thickener. For a while now, the health benefits of carageenan have been called into question, and has even been alleged to have harmful gastrointestinal effects. To summarize, the usage of this ingredient is highly controversial, so it is a little disappointing that a product that is supposed to support health-conscious people includes this potentially harmful ingredient.
Overall, these shakes were really delicious, but I am also concerned by the addition of carageenan. I am not sure that I would repurchase, but if I did, I would only drink them occasionally.
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Premier Protein Vanilla Shake
I received this product complimentary from Chick Advisor in exchange for a 100% honest review This vanilla shake was pretty good. Often pre-prepared protein shakes are too thick, and this one was not. The consistency was very thin, almost like... +
I received this product complimentary from Chick Advisor in exchange for a 100% honest review
This vanilla shake was pretty good. Often pre-prepared protein shakes are too thick, and this one was not. The consistency was very thin, almost like water or low percentage milk. It could have been a bit creamier. It had a pretty sweet vanilla flavour. Unfortunately, this shake was too sweet for me. I typically like to drink protein shakes in the morning for breakfast, and this one was too sweet for that purpose. I just cannot handle a lot of sugar in the morning. However, they were great in the afternoon for a quick pick-me-up. These shakes also smelled delicious.
After drinking these shakes, I found that I was satiated for hours. They made me feel full and like I didn't need to eat a meal any time soon, so they work really well as a meal replacement. I loved drinking these shakes after a run, because they were delicious and satisfying (albeit too sweet) and provided a good pick-me-up!
What is really great about these shakes is that they each have 30 g of protein, which is more than my regular protein powder provides in a single serving. I am also impressed that they have less than 1 g of sugar and are low in fat. Obviously, if you are drinking protein shakes you don't want them to come with a bunch of sugar and fat, so these are a great healthy option. The only slightly questionable thing about the ingredients in these shakes is that they have carageenan as an ingredient. Carageenan itself has no nutritional value, but is added to products as a thickener. For a while now, the health benefits of carageenan have been called into question, and has even been alleged to have harmful gastrointestinal effects. To summarize, the usage of this ingredient is highly controversial, so it is a little disappointing that a product that is supposed to support health-conscious people includes this potentially harmful ingredient.
Overall, these shakes were too sweet for me and I am also concerned by the addition of carageenan. Therefore, I don't think that I would repurchase. However, if you like sweet drinks, then they may absolutely be for you. I would only suggest to drink them occasionally because of the presence of carageenan.
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