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Member Since: July 31, 2008Reviews
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick SPF 15
Bought this at Sephora in Washington State for ~ $30. Hefty price to pay but I splurged and it was worth it! The case is sooo beautiful, so luxurious! Mirror on the end is handy for applying the lipstick. Glides on very smoothly (like silk). That... +
Bought this at Sephora in Washington State for ~ $30. Hefty price to pay but I splurged and it was worth it! The case is sooo beautiful, so luxurious! Mirror on the end is handy for applying the lipstick. Glides on very smoothly (like silk). That said, you should try applying with a brush because the colour is so RICH (or use a lip pencil). Your lips are so saturated in colour that the colour tends to stay longer. On a work day, it will usually last until lunch time and by then I'll have sipped a few glasses worth of water. Many colours to choose from - I bought # 23 (Luscious Pink) and it's very nice for my skin tone (Asian skin tone). Would definitely recommend trying. -
L'Oréal Paris Telescopic Explosion Mascara
I bought mine at Costco in Vancouver and it turned out to be about $15 each (for a pack of 2). I don't think it's worth it. The telescopic brush does do a good job at separating lashes, even the end lashes. However, the coverage is so bare -... +
I bought mine at Costco in Vancouver and it turned out to be about $15 each (for a pack of 2). I don't think it's worth it. The telescopic brush does do a good job at separating lashes, even the end lashes. However, the coverage is so bare - it doesn't give the impression of fuller lashes. That's with the first coat though (and with other mascaras I've tried, 1 coat is usually enough), so I tried a 2nd coat and that's where it starts to clump a little. Very frustrating to work with, especially because the wand is so flimsy, and long (which makes it harder to hold). -
Marcelle New-Age Anti-Wrinkle Make-Up
I must have received a bad batch because the smell of the product on my skin was so bad, that I wanted to just give up on it. I tried it a 2nd and 3rd time (maybe the smell would go away), but the smell was still there. Hard to describe, but reminds... +
I must have received a bad batch because the smell of the product on my skin was so bad, that I wanted to just give up on it. I tried it a 2nd and 3rd time (maybe the smell would go away), but the smell was still there. Hard to describe, but reminds me of the smell of a chicken farm. It's not a perfume smell, not a chemical smell...it just reeked.
That said, I have to rate the product. Bad smell aside (because, again, maybe it was just a bad batch that I got, and judging from other reviews, maybe I did)...the product is okayyyy. It's sheer and feels light and you don't notice that you have make-up on. I did have to put quite a lot on though to even out the skin tone. Using a makeup sponge, I used about a dime-sized amount in order to even out the skin tone. After applying, I don't feel like the crows feet around my eyes were reduced any.
Overall, I wouldn't recommend this product. If you're looking for sheer foundation, there are others out there worth trying.
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Dove Ultimate Supreme VisiblySmooth Antiperspirant
In the short amount of time that I've had this product, I couldn't really tell if it truly reduces the look and feel of underarm hair. Other than supposedly reducing stubble, I think this pretty much works the same as the Dove Ultimate that... +
In the short amount of time that I've had this product, I couldn't really tell if it truly reduces the look and feel of underarm hair. Other than supposedly reducing stubble, I think this pretty much works the same as the Dove Ultimate that I've been used to using - it's excellent at keeping sweat at bay. I had it on all day and then went to the gym in the evening and it was fine. It goes on pretty sheer. The downside is that it does leave marks on your clothing. I was taking off a black shirt and found white marks where it rubbed up against my armpits (this was in the middle of the day, so the deodorant would have had time to "settle"). As this was part of the product review, I'm not sure about the cost, but I probably wouldn't pay more for this. However, if it's the same price as Dove Ultimate, I'd give it a try! The scents are fresh and not too perfumy (although I prefer the Nature Fresh over the Wild Rose). -
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil
I use the black liner for my dark brown eyes. This liner truly does stay on forever! BUT, WARNING....that might not necessarily be a good thing. Eyeliners tend to smudge easily on my asian eyes, so when you have a liner that is capable of smudging... +
I use the black liner for my dark brown eyes. This liner truly does stay on forever! BUT, WARNING....that might not necessarily be a good thing. Eyeliners tend to smudge easily on my asian eyes, so when you have a liner that is capable of smudging, yet doesn't wipe off easily, you get smudgy eyes that are hard to clean off!
That said, perhaps if I do a better job of "blending" my eyeliner at the beginning of the day, it wouldn't be that big of a problem. I'd recommend at least trying this out for yourself! I'll probably wanna try a different colour next time!
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Sephora Collection Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover
I found this makeup remover to be okayyy. Has a bit of a funny smell to it. The really great thing that I like about this is it doesn't feel oily. It's also good for most makeup. However, that's pretty much all that I like about it. When... +
I found this makeup remover to be okayyy. Has a bit of a funny smell to it. The really great thing that I like about this is it doesn't feel oily. It's also good for most makeup. However, that's pretty much all that I like about it. When I get to the eyeliner, I have to swipe it a few times to get all of my eyeliner off. Mind you, my eyeliner itself is pretty stubborn (Urban Decay 24/7 - I'll write another review on that!), but still....I've used a different brand of makeup remover (Mary Kay) which works better on the same eyeliner. I'd recommend trying other brands before getting to this one. Even the free Lancome ones that you often get in the Lancome bonus bags are better! -
Vaseline Sheer Infusion Body Lotion
I usually use rich creams, especially on my hands, so when I first applied this product, I was skeptical as it didn't "feel" like it would coat my skin. However, I was quickly proven wrong! This product not only moisturizes upon application, but... +
I usually use rich creams, especially on my hands, so when I first applied this product, I was skeptical as it didn't "feel" like it would coat my skin. However, I was quickly proven wrong! This product not only moisturizes upon application, but it also LASTS. I used it for my hands one afternoon and it lasted until evening, even after 3-4 hand washes (although I must note: it didn't work as well on the cuticles). As for the body, I applied it at night after showering and my skin still felt soft the day after.
One thing I can't explain is: while the skin feels silky smooth when I rub the back of my hands on my skin, there was somehow a bit of stickiness (perhaps a waxy feeling?) when I rubbed my palms against the skin (I swear, it wasn't sweaty palms). It also feels a bit sticky against the clothes. The other negative comment I'd make about this product is: if you don't like strong scents, this might bother you. I don't mind the scent itself, but it IS a bit strong.
Overall, I really like this product and would recommend that you at least try it.
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Bumble & Bumble Curl Conscious Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner
I'm Asian and have thick, course, and usually frizzy hair. It curls a bit, depending on how much I blow-dry it. If I leave it damp and let it dry naturally, it tends to curl more...the downside is that the curls are so dry and frizzy. The... +
I'm Asian and have thick, course, and usually frizzy hair. It curls a bit, depending on how much I blow-dry it. If I leave it damp and let it dry naturally, it tends to curl more...the downside is that the curls are so dry and frizzy.
The solution: my stylist recommended this as a product that enhances and softens curls. While I can't claim that it "curls" my hair that dramatically, it definitely softens the hair and gives it a bit of a nice, natural "flip" on the ends. Note: it's flippy, but the hair is NOT frizzy! Love it!! I only have this product at my fiance's, so when I wash my hair at my own home, I totally miss it. I can feel the difference - the Bumble and Bumble product definitely makes my hair softer and the hair feels more hydrated.
This also has a very nice scent to it. The website is good too...you can find tips on styling your hair. The only downsides are: 1) the product is a bit pricey, and 2) although cheaper on the website, they don't ship to Canada.
So far, this is my favourite shampoo/conditioner not just because it softens and hydrates the hair, it also curls it a bit.
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Markus J Hair Salon
I had Suzy Phi as my stylist. She's great and seems to know how to cut "Asian" (i.e., course, wavy) hair. She's very friendly and will show you a few tips on how to style your hair. My test is always whether or not the hair still looks good... +
I had Suzy Phi as my stylist. She's great and seems to know how to cut "Asian" (i.e., course, wavy) hair. She's very friendly and will show you a few tips on how to style your hair. My test is always whether or not the hair still looks good after the first wash...and yep, it looked just as good! My only complaint is the staff at the reception area - not the friendliest. Gave off a bit of a snobbish feel.
My other (minor) complaint: from their website, it sounded like the hair cut comes with a 20-minute head and neck massage - I did not get that. Maybe a 1-minute neck squeeze at the most.
It's so hard finding a good stylist. If you have course, wavy hair, I would definitely recommend trying Suzy out! She does make-up too, and is starting to get into wedding updos.
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Maybelline New York Pulse Perfection Vibrating Mascara
Maybelline usually has some pretty good mascaras and this one is not bad, but not worth all that extra money. The vibrating is a gimmick. It doesn't separate lashes any better than regular brushes. I felt ripped off because I could have paid... +
Maybelline usually has some pretty good mascaras and this one is not bad, but not worth all that extra money. The vibrating is a gimmick. It doesn't separate lashes any better than regular brushes. I felt ripped off because I could have paid less for their less expensive, non-vibrating mascaras for the same results. The vibrating doesn't tickle me, but having to press the button to get it to work the whole time I'm applying mascara is a bit annoying (and you have to press pretty hard too...sometimes it doesn't work, and I don't know if there's maybe a special way of holding down the button).
I also find that it takes a bit longer to apply the mascara because you have to hold the brush so carefully while it vibrates, making sure you move slowly among the lashes.
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