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Member Since: December 13, 2009Reviews
NIVEA Protect & Care Anti-perspirant/Deodorant
Nivea Protect & Care has a nice clean fragrance. It applies smoothly and feels nice. However, I did notice some small white clumps in my underarms, so I would think twice before wearing it with anything sleeveless. As for the anti-perspirant... +
Nivea Protect & Care has a nice clean fragrance. It applies smoothly and feels nice. However, I did notice some small white clumps in my underarms, so I would think twice before wearing it with anything sleeveless.
As for the anti-perspirant component, it worked well enough in ideal conditions. But if anything put it to the test - physical activity, warm environment etc - it didn't stand up.
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Garnier SkinActive Micellar Water All-In-1 Normal and Sensitive Skin Cleansing Water
PROS: -I love the concept of this product. It simplifies makeup removal and would be great for travel. -This product is very gentle. It didn't irritate my eyes or skin. CONS -Doesn't remove mascara as well as my regular cleanser. -Takes longer... +
PROS:
-I love the concept of this product. It simplifies makeup removal and would be great for travel.
-This product is very gentle. It didn't irritate my eyes or skin.
CONS
-Doesn't remove mascara as well as my regular cleanser.
-Takes longer than washing my face with my regular cleanser.
-I had to use 2 saturated cotton pads every time, or I felt like I was just smearing around whatever makeup it picked up. And I don't wear that much makeup most days! The bottle probably won't last too long.
Although this product removed my makeup to a satisfactory finish, my face didn't feel quite as clean as it could have been. After four or five days or using as directed, I decided to follow up with a quick swipe with a warm face cloth - much better!
BOTTOM LINE:
I would recommend this product for girls whose skin is generally clear or those who don't wear much makeup, because I definitely wouldn't call it a deep-cleansing product. Or for lazy girls - it was certainly easier than bending over the sink and splashing water all over! I think it has a purpose, but it won't replace my regular cleanser.
Thank you to the Chick Advisor Product Review Club for sending me this product to test and review!
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Garnier SkinActive Miracle Anti-Fatigue Hydra-Gel Moisturizer
To be honest, I can't really say I saw a marked difference in my skin while using this product. It moisturizes well, but didn't really refresh me the way it claims it will. Although it applies smoothly, I found that it didn't spread easily (I use... +
To be honest, I can't really say I saw a marked difference in my skin while using this product. It moisturizes well, but didn't really refresh me the way it claims it will.
Although it applies smoothly, I found that it didn't spread easily (I use my fingers). As a result, I found myself using a little more than the pea-sized amount recommended for face and neck. Too much, though, and it left my face feeling a little greasy.
It has a fragrance I would describe as "showery," which I didn't mind. It isn't super strong and doesn't linger.
I wouldn't recommend this product because I think the price reflects Garnier's claims that it will make you look rested and radiant. I didn't see these results, so I think it's a little over-priced for a basic moisturizer.
Thank you to the Chick Advisor Product Review Club for sending me this product free to test and review!
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McCain Tasti Taters
These have a nice crispy coating, although some of it was lost when it stuck to my baking sheet :( These NEED seasoning or dip, in our opinion. I wouldn't cook them without seasoning salt, and we enjoy them most with ketchup. I don't recommend... +
These have a nice crispy coating, although some of it was lost when it stuck to my baking sheet :(
These NEED seasoning or dip, in our opinion. I wouldn't cook them without seasoning salt, and we enjoy them most with ketchup.
I don't recommend saving and re-heating leftovers... it's about what you'd expect from a re-heated fried potato product.
These tater tots are average quality and taste, but to be honest, I would just go with a store brand for a similar product at half the cost.
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Brookside Chocolate Tablet Bar in Mango Coconut Crunch
No one in our little sampling party (me, my husband, and my parents) was particularly impressed with this bar :( The mango flavour tasted artificial, and was a little bit overpowering. We couldn't taste the coconut at all, which was... +
No one in our little sampling party (me, my husband, and my parents) was particularly impressed with this bar :(
The mango flavour tasted artificial, and was a little bit overpowering. We couldn't taste the coconut at all, which was disappointing!
As with all three bars, the quality of chocolate was pleasing - it was smoothest and softest in this bar, perhaps because of the oil of the coconut? The chocolate was not bitter at all, considering it's dark chocolate. And we all liked the crispies in it.
I wish that either the box or inner packaging was resealable, though, as the bars are too big and too rich to eat in one sitting (although I could do it if I was forced).
I would definitely splurge on this again for a treat or gift.
*Thank you to Brookside and ChickAdvisor for sending these products to sample and review, free of charge.
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Brookside Chocolate Tablet Bar in Tart Cherry Crisp with Pomegranate Flavour
This bar was my and my husband's favourite of the three we sampled. The flavour is explosive! I definitely couldn't stop after one square of this bar. I like the tartness, to counter how chocolate can be really rich at times. As with all three... +
This bar was my and my husband's favourite of the three we sampled. The flavour is explosive! I definitely couldn't stop after one square of this bar. I like the tartness, to counter how chocolate can be really rich at times. As with all three bars, the quality of chocolate was pleasing - it was smooth and not too hard. And not bitter at all, considering it's dark chocolate. And we all liked the crispies in it.
I wish that either the box or inner packaging was resealable, though, as the bars are too big and too rich to eat in one sitting (although I could do it if I was forced).
I would definitely splurge on this again for a treat or gift.
*Thank you to Brookside and ChickAdvisor for sending these products to sample and review, free of charge.
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Brookside Chocolate Tablet Bar in Blueberry Almond with Açai Flavour
We loved this bar! It was my parents' favourite of the three. It is definitely a different class of chocolate bar from your cheap old regular candy bars. It has lots of delicious flavour. It tastes similar to Brookside's chocolate-covered... +
We loved this bar! It was my parents' favourite of the three.
It is definitely a different class of chocolate bar from your cheap old regular candy bars. It has lots of delicious flavour. It tastes similar to Brookside's chocolate-covered blueberry candies, but with the added crunch of almond. As with all three bars, the quality of chocolate was pleasing - it was smooth and not too hard. And not bitter at all, considering it's dark chocolate.
I wish that either the box or inner packaging was resealable, though, as the bars are too big and too rich to eat in one sitting (although I could do it if I was forced).
I would definitely splurge on this again for a treat or gift.
*Thank you to Brookside and ChickAdvisor for sending these products to sample and review, free of charge.
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Hair One Cleanser and Conditioner with Olive Oil
I tried a sample-sized sachet of this product from Sally Beauty. This is basically a two-in-one hair product. I am interested in finding a shampoo/conditioner combo that actually does a decent job of conditioning my hair. Apparently, that's just... +
I tried a sample-sized sachet of this product from Sally Beauty.
This is basically a two-in-one hair product. I am interested in finding a shampoo/conditioner combo that actually does a decent job of conditioning my hair. Apparently, that's just reaching for the stars.
How to use it...
The instructions for this product are more intensive than those for your regular Head & Shoulders. Hoping for the best results possible, I labouriously massaged 1/2 the packet into my roots for 2-3 minutes. I then applied the rest (reserving a dollop as a leave-in conditioner, as instructed) through the rest of my hair, using a wide-tooth comb to evenly disperse it through the body and to the ends. After leaving it on for 5+ minutes, as per the instructions, I thoroughly rinsed my hair for 1-2 minutes. After all of this, I was definitely late for work yesterday.
Results...
For a two-in-one, this product is a little bit better than average. While I was pleased with the conditioning element, the cleanser wouldn't be good enough to sustain my routine of shampooing every second day, as my hair was pretty greasy the following day. The girl I consulted with at Sally Beauty said it would probably be too hard on your hair to use daily, so... not really suitable for my routine.
And, considering the amount I would go through, probably not worth the price for me,
Plus, I value my beauty sleep.
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Uniq One All-in-one Hair Treatment
This is a great product. It comes at a price, and you'll probably have to go looking at a salon to find it, but I think it's worth it. This is a leave-in conditioner kind of product. I use it after I shower, before I comb out my hair. It is an... +
This is a great product. It comes at a price, and you'll probably have to go looking at a salon to find it, but I think it's worth it.
This is a leave-in conditioner kind of product. I use it after I shower, before I comb out my hair. It is an excellent detangler. When my hair dries, it is smoother and shinier than with other products. Uniq One nourishes my hair and fosters it's natural texture (wavy, bordering in curly if it wasn't so long and heavy).
I got a bottle for about $10 at a trade show, and if I would've known how awesome it is, I would've bought a few because I think it's normally around $25. My mom also bought a bottle and is really impressed.
Smells okay. Not delicious, but not offensive. I can't smell it on my hair anyways, just when I'm pumping it out of the bottle.
Tip: It comes in a pump-spray bottle, but I actually prefer to slowly pump it into my hand (4-ish pumps). It comes out more like a cream, so I can apply it where I need it, and less ends up on my bathroom floor!
My only issue is that it seems to go fast. And I try to use it sparingly because I don't know where I can get more without driving 8 hours to my hometown!
Bottom line: If you can afford it, you will like it.
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Rimmel London ScandalEyes Lycra Flex Mascara
Let me start by saying that I'm a big fan of spike-style mascara brush rather than fibre bristles. And this is a fibre bristle brush. I find it difficult to get my lashes in between the bristles. As a result, I end up just pushing them back... +
Let me start by saying that I'm a big fan of spike-style mascara brush rather than fibre bristles. And this is a fibre bristle brush.
I find it difficult to get my lashes in between the bristles. As a result, I end up just pushing them back towards my eyelid instead of combing them through the brush. Needless to say, this spells disaster in the form of mascara on my fresh eye shadow.
I find the formula to be a little drier than most, and therefore clumpy. Also, mascara built up on the ends of my lashes so they didn't have a nice wispy look, but rather a heavy, thick, blunt-tip look.
Bottom line: Not for me, but I'm partial to spiky bristles.
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