torontogirl84
Member Since: July 22, 2010Reviews
Queen Bee Creme a la Rose Face Cream
I like the concept behind the Queen Bee Skincare line: it's organic (free of synthetics and chemicals). While I like the scent of roses this face cream smells very herbal although there are hints of rose in it. It is very moisturizing so I used... +
I like the concept behind the Queen Bee Skincare line: it's organic (free of synthetics and chemicals).
While I like the scent of roses this face cream smells very herbal although there are hints of rose in it.
It is very moisturizing so I used it consistently as a night cream (it's a little too heavy for me to use as a day cream).
With all being said, I did not see any improvements in my skin tone or texture.
I have sensitive skin that is at times acne-prone and I do have a lot of redness as well that I would like to clear up....so I'm at a point where I expect results in order for me to keep repurchasing a product. Since I did not see any marked results, I will not be repurchasing.
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Marcelle BB Cream
I actually won my Marcelle BB Cream in "Golden Glow" from a contest at Chickadvisor!! Thank you Chickadvisor :) I absolutely love it!! Honestly, I would not have even thought of purchasing this product. At first glance from the packaging, I thought... +
I actually won my Marcelle BB Cream in "Golden Glow" from a contest at Chickadvisor!! Thank you Chickadvisor :)
I absolutely love it!! Honestly, I would not have even thought of purchasing this product.
At first glance from the packaging, I thought it was another illuminator that basically worked as a shimmering moisturizer/primer. Not at all.
This product gives me great coverage to the point where I use it as my foundation (I am a NC32-35 for reference).
I purchased the Hourglass Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation from Sephora last month, which is two and a half times the price of this Marcelle BB Cream, and I have not reached for it since I started using this BB Cream.
On top of that I have barely used concealer with this and I usually use a concealer with regular foundation. I can't say enough great things about this BB Cream.
If I have one complaint about this product, it is the packaging - specifically the applicator pump. The pump applicator is missing the typical long pipe stuck to it so that it can suck up the product from the end of the tube.
If you want to see swatches or pictures of coverage, I wrote a blog post on it on my personal blog.
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Shiseido Tsubaki Golden Repair Shampoo
I love both of the Shiseido Tsubaki line of shampoos and conditioners I have tried. By far they are the best in terms of moisturizing. And yes, I do use them in conjunction with one another because I find that if you pair the shampoo or conditioner... +
I love both of the Shiseido Tsubaki line of shampoos and conditioners I have tried. By far they are the best in terms of moisturizing. And yes, I do use them in conjunction with one another because I find that if you pair the shampoo or conditioner with a different brand, my hair doesn't feel as soft as when I use them together. The scent is very nice as the other reviewer mentioned and it's very reasonably priced - you can get a large bottle for about $20 CDN at T & T Supermarket. Awesome stuff. I highly recommend and I have repurchased it many times. -
Revlon Diamond Grip Tweezer
I have two of these tweezers in my kit and yes it is worth the $15-$20 at the pharmacy. It really has exceptional grip on hairs (even short hairs or very fine hairs) and I will definitely repurchase.
I have two of these tweezers in my kit and yes it is worth the $15-$20 at the pharmacy. It really has exceptional grip on hairs (even short hairs or very fine hairs) and I will definitely repurchase. -
Milani Eye Tech Extreme Liquid Eye Liner
This has been my favourite felt tip liquid eye liner for the past year and a half. The pigmentation is intense, it applies smoothly and dries quickly, it doesn't budge and one of them lasts six months strong. In comparison the MAC Penultimate which... +
This has been my favourite felt tip liquid eye liner for the past year and a half.
The pigmentation is intense, it applies smoothly and dries quickly, it doesn't budge and one of them lasts six months strong. In comparison the MAC Penultimate which I use to like prior to trying this Milani liner, the MAC ones dries out quicker (three to four months of use) and costs more than the Milani liquid eyeliner. So I strongly recommend this eyeliner. I have repurchased it and will continue to do so.
If you want to see swatches you can check my blog link: http://www.karenlaw.ca/2013/04/review-milani-eye-tech-extreme-liquid.html
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Hard Candy Plexi Gloss
I do not recommend the Hard Candy "I Want Candy" Plexi Gloss It's sticky, there is no pigmentation in the lip gloss (so it's like any other lip gloss), and worst off it tastes like Benylin to me.
I do not recommend the Hard Candy "I Want Candy" Plexi Gloss
It's sticky, there is no pigmentation in the lip gloss (so it's like any other lip gloss), and worst off it tastes like Benylin to me.
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essence Stay With Me Lip Gloss
The Essence Stay with Me Longlasting Lipgloss is probably the best lipgloss I have used. I love these so much that I don't even reach for my other much pricier lipglosses. I will agree with one reviewer that it doesn't "stay on" long....if you drink... +
The Essence Stay with Me Longlasting Lipgloss is probably the best lipgloss I have used.
I love these so much that I don't even reach for my other much pricier lipglosses. I will agree with one reviewer that it doesn't "stay on" long....if you drink or eat it will transfer. But for me, it's all in the texture of the gloss.
These are not sticky at all and it has a nice slick to it that shines well.
The colours work well for me (with the exception of the two light pink colours and the dusty rose colour to the left, the rest of the three colours have quite a good colour payoff) and the price is basically a steal (~$3-$4).
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Burt's Bees Acne Targeted Spot Treatment
I'm not sure if they have changed the packaging but the problem is the roller ball applicator.....it ends up picking up debris and dead skin cells (I know, icky) and after using this treatment for awhile you see this debris floating around in the... +
I'm not sure if they have changed the packaging but the problem is the roller ball applicator.....it ends up picking up debris and dead skin cells (I know, icky) and after using this treatment for awhile you see this debris floating around in the tube. Not attractive. And other users on makeupalley have mentioned the same. The formula itself works okay....just average so I won't be repurchasing. -
MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Loose Foundation
I really don't like the MAC Mineralize SPF 15 Foundation/Loose. It just doesn't provide nearly enough coverage for me! I eventually resorted to using this "foundation" to help set my liquid foundations....but even then it doesn't do a good job since... +
I really don't like the MAC Mineralize SPF 15 Foundation/Loose. It just doesn't provide nearly enough coverage for me! I eventually resorted to using this "foundation" to help set my liquid foundations....but even then it doesn't do a good job since I use a separate setting powder to set it all since this powder foundation doesn't do a good job at "setting" my liquid foundation. I know some people don't like the packaging (I'm referring to the older packaging that had a built in sponge-like applicator that attached to the lid/top)....the packaging is okay. The only thing I don't like about the packaging is that when I'm towards the end of finishing up my foundation and I'm trying to get the last bits of powder foundation out, it's a bit difficult to do so since I was not able to remove the sifter lid (I tried a few times but that sifter lid is really on tight and I didn't want to crack the plastic so I gave up). Also, another complaint I have is the colour range. The "Medium" shade works well for my NC30-NC35 skin tone. However I also had the "Medium Plus" shade for my tanner days and that one shade up is much too orange. -
Crest Glide Dental Floss
Hands down this is the best dental floss on the market if you ask me. It doesn't fray, it literally glides effortlessly even through my teeth some of which are close together and I haven't tried any other dental floss that compares to the Crest... +
Hands down this is the best dental floss on the market if you ask me. It doesn't fray, it literally glides effortlessly even through my teeth some of which are close together and I haven't tried any other dental floss that compares to the Crest Glide (and I have tried many dental flosses). -
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