theskinnies
Member Since: March 20, 2011Reviews
Lancôme Paris Artliner
The applicator is quite flexible which I think for a beginner is pretty hard to work with. However with practice, beautiful clean lines can be created! Fine and thick lines included. The tip is pretty fine which makes filling in a wing for winged... +
The applicator is quite flexible which I think for a beginner is pretty hard to work with. However with practice, beautiful clean lines can be created! Fine and thick lines included. The tip is pretty fine which makes filling in a wing for winged eyeliner look, look perfect :)
The consistency is watery just like a lot of users have told me. Watery consistency makes it hard to work with, but it's also a good thing because mistakes can be wiped out with a q-tip immediately. The pigmentation is not super black because of the watery consistency, but can be build-able to a jet black if needed. You have to wait for this to dry before applying any eyeshadow, and it dries with a shiny sheen appearance (which I don't mind). Removal is also very easy!
Overall:
Price: 1/5 - $34 is too expensive!
Applicator: 4/5 - Can create clean lines :)
Formula: 3/5 - Too watery (good and bad).
Packaging: 3/5 - Nothing that special.
Lasting power: 4/5 - It lasts mostly all day, however I wore it on a sticky humid day for the whole day and it started to flake off :( I need to try with a primer next time!
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Butter London Nail Polish
I made a haul at beautymark.ca last week which is the only Canadian online shop where I found butter London nailpolishes! :) They also have many other brands that are hard to find in Canada, or brands you may only find at Holt Renfrew. They... +
I made a haul at beautymark.ca last week which is the only Canadian online shop where I found butter London nailpolishes! :) They also have many other brands that are hard to find in Canada, or brands you may only find at Holt Renfrew. They didn't have the polishes I wanted in stock but I bugged them about it on twitter and they put it back in stock in the next couple of days plus offered me free shipping! YAY! :P
Butter London nail polishes are "3 Free" meaning they have a unique formula that contains no formaldehyde, no toluene, and no DBP - chemicals which are all human carcinogens. Many beauty companies use these ingredients because the cost is cheap and BL are trying to raise awareness on beauty products that may cause a health risk. And now a close-up of the beauteeful colors! :) Left - Rosie Lee, Right - All Hail McQueen (Tribute to Alexander McQueen).
As with many rectangular shaped nail polishes, the cap pops off and there is another round screw cap on top :) The brush itself is relatively thin, comparable with Essie brushes.
The formula is definitely sheer as you can see. But you immediately notice the fine shimmers :D It's also very difficult to mess up in terms of painting over the edges onto your skin, or streaking because of the sheer formula :) SWEET! For best results 3 coats is required. I left it at 2 coats!
LOVE!
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Rock and Republic Blush
I have been raving about these blushes to everyone since I've started using them. They are really amazing, you have to try it to know what I truly mean! I bought these a while ago when they were on sale at Hautelook for $20 each. There was even... +
I have been raving about these blushes to everyone since I've started using them. They are really amazing, you have to try it to know what I truly mean! I bought these a while ago when they were on sale at Hautelook for $20 each. There was even a better deal at the Rock and Republic site but they were quickly sold out of the colours I wanted!
Let's start out with the packaging. It comes snuggled into a circular cardboard box. The inside of the box has an embossed R&R;as shown in the picture - pretty! The actual blush compact itself is pretty heavy but gives it a luxurious feel. No cheap plastic :P It has a magnetic snap all around the compact which I thought was pretty cool. Much better than a cheap plastic hinge/lock. Inside is a large pan of blush and a huge mirror as well. Very intriguing packaging that matches the quality of this blush excellently :P
First up is X-Rated. It's a super bright matte hot pink. I've been quite obsessed with bright blushes ever since my Joe Fresh bright pink blush in Bloom. Looks scary in the pan but on the cheeks it gives an amazing glow! The same thing with this blush. But the thing I really love about these blushes is that you literally need a light pat into the pan with your blush brush and it gives you enough colour for one side. The first time I used this I used WAY too much because I had no idea how pigmented it was. I promise it's beautiful on the cheeks with the right amount ;)
I originally wanted the infamous Call Me but they didn't have it available that day when I bought it. Lust looked like the next best thing to Call Me, and it definitely was something I don't have. It has small shimmers in it that gives your skin a bit more dimension than the matte X-Rated. I had the hardest time trying to take a picture of the true colour of the blush because it kept turning out cooler/more blue than it does in person. The alone shot of the blush pan is a better representation of the colour.
If I were to choose between Nars blushes and R&R;blushers I'd definitely go with the R&R;blushes. One of these would last you a reeeeally long time just because you need so little to achieve the colour you want. Not only that, they are one of the few blushes that actually last on my face throughout the day. GOOD STUFF! Try them if you get a chance, you won't regret it!
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Aquafina Plus+ Vitamins 10 Cal
I was excited when I received the flavours Fuji Apple Pear, Strawberry Lemonade, and Black & Blue Berry for review! I personally love Aquafina water over any other water brands out there. The Aquafina Plus Vitamin 10 Cal Enhanced Water uses a... +
I was excited when I received the flavours Fuji Apple Pear, Strawberry Lemonade, and Black & Blue Berry for review!
I personally love Aquafina water over any other water brands out there. The Aquafina Plus Vitamin 10 Cal Enhanced Water uses a natural sweetener Stevia. The packaging is very sturdy and pretty. It is meant to be enjoyed chilled, basically the colder the better because at room temperature it tasted sweeter and not as refreshing.
My favourite was the Fuji Apple Pear because the sweetness level was subtle and just right. Strawberry Lemonade was just off for me, it tasted like medicine and very artificial. Black and Blue Berry tasted like it would be great for making freezies out of and was the sweetest out of all of them.
I have tried the Aquafina Vitamin Water (not 10 Cal) and didn't mind the strawberry kiwi flavour. My favourite remains with Glaceau vitamin water because I don't notice the artificial flavour as much. The price range $2-$3 is about the same as the other brands.
I like how this is a healthy alternative to pop but I would probably not purchase this again since it's not my first choice mainly due to flavour and wouldn't recommend it to a friend.
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Febreze NOTICEables Dual Scented Pluggable Air Freshener Lavender Comfort & Gentle Vanilla
I was lucky enough to receive two febreze NOTICEables in lavender comfort/gentle vanilla and morning walk/cleansing. First off, I love the scratch and sniff at the front of the package. A good way to pick and choose what scent you would prefer... +
I was lucky enough to receive two febreze NOTICEables in lavender comfort/gentle vanilla and morning walk/cleansing. First off, I love the scratch and sniff at the front of the package. A good way to pick and choose what scent you would prefer especially since I'm really sensitive to strong scents so I choose my scents wisely. I decided to use the lavender comfort/gentle vanilla. Inside, there are easy to follow instruction manual for installation of the oils to the bottle unit, installation was a breeze! I simply plugged it into an outlet. I like the soft green light that turns on, makes a great night light at night!
I love how there was an "adjustable intensity control" Low-High. I first used this in my small bedroom set on low. After about 5-10 minutes I noticed the smell. However, the scent was a bit too much for a small room even at a low intensity. This is when I wished it had an off switch. I think the only way to stop the smell was to unplug the unit and place it somewhere and hope that the oils wouldn't accidentally leak if someone knocked it over. I decided to use this in the living room and the smell wasn't as intense.
The actual scent of lavender comfort/gentle vanilla smells really soothing and calming. And I love how the two scents automatically alternate to create this unique smell! I felt like the scent was quite potent at high but the elimination of any odours was quite effective! I haven't had a chance to try out the morning walk/cleansing rain because I felt like it was suited more for the washroom.
Compared to other home fragrances products I've tried there was a simpler way to "stop" the scent. However, the scent from the NOTICEables were definitely more long lasting and potent.
I checked out the retail price of these and found it at officedepot.ca for $11.99 with refills at $5.99 which I thought was quite expensive especially when you have fragrance sprays in the same aisle that would be 1/4 of the price. However, the NOTICEables do have an electrical component to it and the two different oils so I could see why it is at a higher price. They also claim that it lasts for 30 days at low intensity which I felt like I could extend that even longer if I unplugged it once in a while.
I love how they offer the option of refills (choose different scents, better for the environment). The product looks expensive and would look great in a home rather than a spray can sitting on a tabletop. The scent is powerful even at a low intensity for me and eliminates odours well. May not be great around pets or children because of their curiosity however I felt like it would be great at eliminating pet odours.
I don't think I would've bought this product because of the price but I would recommend this for someone who want a home fragrance that wants to eliminate strong odours in general. I think this would work better for a larger house because of the powerful smell.
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