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Member Since: February 16, 2011Reviews
MoroccanOil Treatment
I have thin, wavy, frizzy (pouffy) hair which is fried from daily heat styling. And I really dislike this product for my hair type. No matter how I attempted to use this (less product, more product, on soaking wet hair, on damp hair, on dry ends!)... +
I have thin, wavy, frizzy (pouffy) hair which is fried from daily heat styling. And I really dislike this product for my hair type. No matter how I attempted to use this (less product, more product, on soaking wet hair, on damp hair, on dry ends!), it just didn't keep my hair frizz free and weighed my hair down, making it feel extremely oily & heavy. As well, the oil did not act as a treatment for dry hair -my hair was still fried even after months of using this (I tried to use it up because of the cost!).
I also believe that the silicones in this product broke me out on the back of my neck (that is because I am hyper-sensitive to all products with silicones in general....so, my point is, heads up to all who have similar issues with silicones).
I may be in the minority here, but this is not the miracle treatment/styler that I hoped it would be.
On a positive note, there is a great amount of product in a bottle, which will last a long time.
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Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencil
The product write-up on Sephora states that this is "A crease-proof, waterproof shadow pencil" and that the "24/7 shadow pencil allows you to blend shimmer, cream, and sparkle finishes. Skip the traditional powder shadow, brushes, and water". I can... +
The product write-up on Sephora states that this is "A crease-proof, waterproof shadow pencil" and that the "24/7 shadow pencil allows you to blend shimmer, cream, and sparkle finishes. Skip the traditional powder shadow, brushes, and water".
I can attest that this the eyeshadow pencil lives up to these claims. I use it mostly for highlighting the inner corners of my eyes and it lasts all day. I used it as a base today and I am pretty impressed with how nicely it blends in just by using my fingers -which makes this a really convenient little product to have handy:)
As well, I was impressed how long it wears as an all-over shadow: no creasing and the colour stays vibrant.
I also use a similar product from NYX, which is comparable in terms of blendability but the Urban Decay shadow/liner-pencil definitely wears longer. I just wish that it was the price of the NYX one!
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KORRES Abyssinia Oil Volumizing Mascara
In short, this mascara does NOT volumize or lengthen...it really doesn't do anything other than tint my lashes. The only redeeming quality is that it does not irritate my eyes. Definitely not worth the $30/tube.
In short, this mascara does NOT volumize or lengthen...it really doesn't do anything other than tint my lashes. The only redeeming quality is that it does not irritate my eyes. Definitely not worth the $30/tube. -
Aquafina Plus+ Vitamins 10 Cal
I am pleasantly suprised and impressed with the flavour of all the Aquafina plus vitamins (10 cal). Al of the flavours I received in the product review package were amazing, but after much deliberation, I have decided that the Strawberry Lemonade... +
I am pleasantly suprised and impressed with the flavour of all the Aquafina plus vitamins (10 cal). Al of the flavours I received in the product review package were amazing, but after much deliberation, I have decided that the Strawberry Lemonade flavour is my favourite.
I have tried other vitamin-infused water/beverages (all of the no-sugar added variety as well) but I would equate the taste of those to extremely watered down juice (as in, one drop of juice to a bottle of water). But the Strawberry Lemonade flavour is not like that--it has smooth, sweet taste (that does actually taste like strawberry lemonade (note: it has been years since I have touched real juice, so I do not if others who are used to the real, sugary juice will agree;) ).
As well, it does not leave behind a bad sweetener aftertaste. I would absolutely purchase this in the future:)
(Thank-you Chick Advisor for sending these over for review!)
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NARS Sheer Matte Foundation
My skin is: oily/combination, sensitive/ reactive, acne-prone This is the ONLY foundation that I have found to NOT induce an acne breakout or cause cysts/hard red bumps, for me (and I really have tried and returned every high-end foundation at... +
My skin is: oily/combination, sensitive/ reactive, acne-prone
This is the ONLY foundation that I have found to NOT induce an acne breakout or cause cysts/hard red bumps, for me (and I really have tried and returned every high-end foundation at sephora and the bay due to my skin reacting).
Coverage: this foundation manages to look 'sheer' while covering imperfections and evens out skin tone. The only con in coverage, is that it does not completely cover acne scars (like the recent red ones that currently taunt me). It does not look good on dry areas--it settles into those areas and looks patchey. When I moisturize those dry areas prior to application, this is not a problem. The thing I love about this foundation is that, it makes my skin appear much more radiant and healthy when I wear it (in fact, I have started to receive compliments on my skin since I starting using it).
And I use my (clean) hands as opposed to a foundation brush to apply this because it just applies better that way.
Wear: usually, this lasts me all day without touchup (I personally despise powder and an overly matte look). IF I am having a day where my oil glands are acting up, I would need to be blot (in the middle of the day).
Price: it is pricey-it runs for $55 plus taxes (I believe).
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Arizona Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey
The run-down: (1) 10 packets of mix; one use each; (2) mixes easily in water; (3) zero calories and 0 grams of sugar (it is however made with splenda, which some people prefer to avoid); ..... and most importantly..... (4) tastes like the... +
The run-down:
(1) 10 packets of mix; one use each;
(2) mixes easily in water;
(3) zero calories and 0 grams of sugar (it is however made with splenda, which some people prefer to avoid);
..... and most importantly.....
(4) tastes like the regular arizona iced tea:)
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NOW Solutions B-12 B-Complex Liquid
This B-12 vitamin complex comes in a liquid form, which I find easier to digest. My bottle has a dropper, which makes dosage easy to measure and ingest. As for the product....I was always exhausted by mid-afternoon, especially on days that I... +
This B-12 vitamin complex comes in a liquid form, which I find easier to digest. My bottle has a dropper, which makes dosage easy to measure and ingest. As for the product....I was always exhausted by mid-afternoon, especially on days that I worked out. I have noticed an NOTICABLE difference in my energy levels throughout the day in this past month of use (I began to feel this about 1-2 weeks of consistent use). My only negative comment on this is the horrible taste and smell (I do not know how to describe it....it has that pungant odor that many natural supplements have). -
MAC Cosmetics Techakohl Liner
I find this eyeliner to be absolutely perfect: (1) it is highly pigmented and comes in a variety of colours (I currently own 4 different colours) AND the colour lasts all day (literally 9 am to 9 pm! and I have watery eyes); (2) it applies soft and... +
I find this eyeliner to be absolutely perfect:
(1) it is highly pigmented and comes in a variety of colours (I currently own 4 different colours) AND the colour lasts all day (literally 9 am to 9 pm! and I have watery eyes);
(2) it applies soft and smoothly (it is smudge-able and no tugging required);(3) is contact lens safe (I wear contacts and this does not bother me);
(4) it never needs to be sharpened as it is the mechanical/self sharpening variety (which makes this very portable)
(5) there seems to be quite a bit of product in this tube--I wear liner every day and one pencil gave me approx. 6 months use
(6)it is included in the back- to- mac program (this justifies the cost of the pencil for me!)
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Boscia Purifying Cleansing Gel
Let me preface this review by stating that my skin is: (1) oily in the summer and combination in the winter; (2) sensitive to acne breakouts; and (3) reactive (in that, I seem to get hard, red, painful cysts/nodules, within 24 hours if a product... +
Let me preface this review by stating that my skin is: (1) oily in the summer and combination in the winter; (2) sensitive to acne breakouts; and (3) reactive (in that, I seem to get hard, red, painful cysts/nodules, within 24 hours if a product does not 'agree' with my skin).
This cleanser is fantastic with removing all makeup (even eye makeup, without stinging or irritation) and cleansing the skin, withouth overdrying and leaving me with dry patches (which I have experienced with other cleansers). It is honestly one of the best cleansers I have tried (and I have tried practically everything at Sephora and Shoppers Drug Mart). The bottle comes with a pump which distributes the perfect amount of product with each "pump" and it does not clog. My only complaint is the price: it is a 145ml bottle and costs over $30 CAN.
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