Ali de Bold
Member Since: August 31, 2006Reviews
Schwarzkopf Root Retoucher - Dark Brown
The key with this product is to find the right shade, which admittedly is not easy. I've tried the root retoucher in two different shades. The first time I chose the lightest blonde colour and it was too ashy and did not look good. The second... +
The key with this product is to find the right shade, which admittedly is not easy. I've tried the root retoucher in two different shades. The first time I chose the lightest blonde colour and it was too ashy and did not look good. The second time, I tried the dark blonde and it was a perfect match! So much so that it produced a better result than any other root retoucher I've tried - and I have tried many. My hair grows really fast and there is a ton of grey so I always need a product to cover the grey without looking obvious between salon visits.
The spray format takes some practice as it is easy to get droplets on your clothes if you aren't careful. I use a bit of toilet paper right at the hairline where I'm spraying so that I don't end up with droplets on my face or clothes and that works perfectly. Then I blend a bit with my fingers after spraying and you can't tell at all that I've just covered my roots. The colour lasts all day.
This product is a huge lifesaver for me. The grey coverage is excellent. I like the precision of the spray nozzle. You've just got to get the colour shade right, which may take more than one try.
* I used extras from the recent product review club program we ran for this, but would definitely buy it on my own.
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Lancôme Monsieur Big Mascara
This is going to sound insane but I opened this mascara almost a year ago, used it for a couple of months, forgot about it for a month or so (I have so many mascaras) and then came back to it and have been using it exclusively for the past two... +
This is going to sound insane but I opened this mascara almost a year ago, used it for a couple of months, forgot about it for a month or so (I have so many mascaras) and then came back to it and have been using it exclusively for the past two months or so. The formula is as though I only recently opened it. Still totally fresh and the application is still perfect. Never any flakes, just gorgeous black volume and length.
I used to think that the $10 mascaras were just as good as the $30 ones but this one has proved that thinking wrong. The most I can get out of a $10 mascara after opening is 3 months. This formula is heads and tails better.
I just went out and bought my 2nd bottle today. Not that I need it yet - for when I run out. My new favourite mascara!
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Love Beauty & Planet Coconut & Ylang Ylang Tropical Hydration Body Wash
I bought this when I found it in Loblaws because we are doing a campaign right now with Love Beauty & Planet and I was dying to try it myself! I can't even describe how delicious the scent is. It makes my whole bathroom smell amazing, and the best... +
I bought this when I found it in Loblaws because we are doing a campaign right now with Love Beauty & Planet and I was dying to try it myself! I can't even describe how delicious the scent is. It makes my whole bathroom smell amazing, and the best part is, it's natural. If you love coconut you will really enjoy this scent.
The product lathers very nicely and feels good on the skin. Not drying at all. The packaging is made from recycled materials, which I appreciate. I'm definitely going to buy a few other items from the line-up, especially after reading all of your reviews!
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Nude by Nature Perfecting Eye Primer
I love this primer. I've never used an eye primer before but it does a great job smoothing my lids, holding my shadow in place - all day long. Especially love that it's natural. And the best part is I can't feel it on my lids at all. I received... +
I love this primer. I've never used an eye primer before but it does a great job smoothing my lids, holding my shadow in place - all day long. Especially love that it's natural. And the best part is I can't feel it on my lids at all.
I received mine free from a PR event but will definitely buy when I run out.
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Dove Shower Foam Deep Moisture Foaming Body Wash
There were a couple of shower foams left over from a recent program so I snagged one to try. I love it! The foam is light but creamy, does a great job cleansing and has a pleasant subtle scent. I really like the pump. Sometimes pumps on packaging... +
There were a couple of shower foams left over from a recent program so I snagged one to try. I love it!
The foam is light but creamy, does a great job cleansing and has a pleasant subtle scent. I really like the pump. Sometimes pumps on packaging don't work great but this one is easy to open and dispenses the perfect amount. The formula is paraben free with gentle ingredients.
Though I'm quite happy with the scent of this one, the next time I'm in the store I'm going to try the vanilla version. This body wash is a home run for Dove.
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Nude by Nature Precision Brow Mascara
I really like this brow mascara. The tiny brush allows for a precision application, which is important - especially for someone like me who plucked all of their eyebrows back when that was cool in the early 2000's and they didn't really grow... +
I really like this brow mascara. The tiny brush allows for a precision application, which is important - especially for someone like me who plucked all of their eyebrows back when that was cool in the early 2000's and they didn't really grow back.
This works really well paired with the Nude By Nature brow pencil (which I've also reviewed). I use the pencil first and then the mascara on top to set the hairs in place. Some brow mascaras leave a whitish deposit on the brows, which really drives me nuts. This one dries quickly without any of that. It looks totally natural and the hairs stay put all day.
I got mine free to try from the launch event but I'd buy again. It retails for $24 at Shoppers Drug Mart and comes in two shades; 01 Blonde and 02 Brown.
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Nude by Nature Highlight Palette
This is such a beautiful highlight palette. It contains 3 colours: 1. Bronze, 2. Rose, 3. Champagne. I'm glad there is a picture on the back of the packaging showing how to use it because I'm clueless when it comes to applying highlighter or doing... +
This is such a beautiful highlight palette. It contains 3 colours: 1. Bronze, 2. Rose, 3. Champagne.
I'm glad there is a picture on the back of the packaging showing how to use it because I'm clueless when it comes to applying highlighter or doing any type of contouring. I love the sleek packaging and the natural ingredients. The key ingredient is Jojoba oil.
The end result is a beautiful, natural glow. I have combination skin and my cheeks are dry so I find that most highlighting products accentuate the dryness - especially if the product is in a liquid or stick format. This one works perfectly for me and does not show the dryness, which I'm really happy about.
Nude by Nature also carries a stick format illuminator, which I think people who don't have dryness on their cheeks will really love.
This palette retails for $32. I was lucky to get one for free from the launch event, but it's definitely something I'd buy. The only thing I don't *love* about this palette is the rose colour. It's really, really light so on me it doesn't really show up. The bronzer and champagne colour are bang on though.
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Nude by Nature Allure Defining Mascara
I really, really love the Nude By Nature lineup. I love that the products are high quality and natural. I love the GORGEOUS packaging. For this mascara there are things I love about and things I don't. I'm kind of on the fence. I really like the... +
I really, really love the Nude By Nature lineup. I love that the products are high quality and natural. I love the GORGEOUS packaging. For this mascara there are things I love about and things I don't. I'm kind of on the fence.
I really like the formula. It's buildable with Pro Vitamin B5, and you can create a more natural or more bold look with it.
The flexible wand is something I'm still getting used to. When you pull it out and push it back in, it bends quite a bit. I usually do two coats of mascara and I worry as I'm pushing the wand back into the formula that I'm going to break it. On the other hand, the flexibility allows for more precise application. So I think this will be a love it or hate it quality for most people.
The mascara retails for $21, which I think is a fair price for the quality and the fact that it's a natural product. I received mine free from the Nude By Nature launch event.
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Nude by Nature Defining Brow Pencil
I love this brow pencil so much. The texture is creamy enough to blend and get a natural result. I love the brush on the other end to comb the formula through. This pencil comes in 3 shades and retails for $18, which I think is a really reasonable... +
I love this brow pencil so much. The texture is creamy enough to blend and get a natural result. I love the brush on the other end to comb the formula through. This pencil comes in 3 shades and retails for $18, which I think is a really reasonable price for a product that is high quality and made from natural ingredients. This is less than my usual go-to pencil.
I received mine free from the brand launch event but I will definitely continue to purchase when I run out.
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Nude by Nature Moisture Shine Lipstick
I love the quality of these lipsticks. The gold packaging with magnetic closure feels really premium. The formula is natural, which is really important to me - especially considering it's on my lips. The formula is really creamy and moisturizing... +
I love the quality of these lipsticks. The gold packaging with magnetic closure feels really premium. The formula is natural, which is really important to me - especially considering it's on my lips. The formula is really creamy and moisturizing. It feels like a lip balm on, but with the pigmentation of a lipstick. The price point at $23 is very reasonable for the quality. I normally buy Bite lipsticks, but find the formulas feel dry on me. I love everything about this lipstick. I got a neutral colour (03 Dusty Rose) from their PR launch event but I will be on the hunt for more colours the next time I'm in Shoppers Drug Mart. -
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