anastisiak
Member Since: June 24, 2016Reviews
Garnier SkinActive Micellar Water All-In-1 Normal and Sensitive Skin Cleansing Water
I LOVE Micellar Water Cleansers - they are effective, quick and easy but this has got to be the WORST cleanser I have ever used. I typically use higher-end cleansers and products but I was short of funds and this was on sale for I think $6.99 and... +
I LOVE Micellar Water Cleansers - they are effective, quick and easy but this has got to be the WORST cleanser I have ever used.
I typically use higher-end cleansers and products but I was short of funds and this was on sale for I think $6.99 and so I decided to pick it up and give it a try..
Firstly, it feels gross. It says Oil Free on the bottle but it feels very slimy like an oil-type product is in it. After I used this for a first time my skin actually felt even dirtier than before. I wanted to cleanse my face again but using something else.
Secondly, it barely removes my makeup.. I was able to see some of my makeup on my cotton pad but it just wasn't getting everything off. I usually don't need to use too many cotton pads when removing my makeup, I'd say around 2-3 cotton pads but with this cleanser I was using 5+ cotton pads. So, I may have saved on the cleanser itself but it eventually will be costing me in cotton pads (cotton pads aren't generally expensive but still). Also, with micellar waters you are suppose to remove your eye makeup easily. All you need to do is set your cotton pad on your lid for a few seconds and then gently swipe the cotton to remove any eye shadow/liner etc. but I cannot do that with this cleanser. I need to seriously scrub at it and my liner is not even water proof! I need to scrub so hard and I also need to completely just soak my cotton pad so that it is literally dripping with this product in order to remove SOME of my eye makeup .. when I wake up in the morning I have chunks of my eye makeup all over my face because it wasn't succesfully removed. As a side note, this product also burns when you get it into your eyes so while you are rubbing and scrubbing trying to get your makeup off .. it is inevitable that you will get some in your eyes.
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Mr. Noodles Beef Flavor
These are SO bad for you but I cannot stop purchasing and eating them. The best part is they are so, so, so cheap and are great when I want to have something quick. The flavor is good, it says Beef but it honestly doesn't taste very beefy to me... +
These are SO bad for you but I cannot stop purchasing and eating them. The best part is they are so, so, so cheap and are great when I want to have something quick.
The flavor is good, it says Beef but it honestly doesn't taste very beefy to me .. still tastes good though! Also, these are very salty which probably isn't good for our sodium intake. These are just a guilty pleasure of mine.. I would try my best not to feed these to kids due to the poor nutritional value, it really is just "empty" food.
I would say that I always follow the instructions when I cook this in the microwave but it ALWAYS boils over and makes a mess in my microwave. I have even tried to alter the instructions by adding less water or cooking it at 20sec intervals at a time and it stills boils over. It is pretty annoying to purchase this and KNOW that I am going to have to clean my microwave afterwards but it's so worth it.
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Mini Babybel Original
I always loved babybel cheese even as a kid .. I was always upset that my mom didn't buy them more often but now I know why - they are very expensive for such a small snack! I feel like you get a small amount of Babybel for the price you pay, if... +
I always loved babybel cheese even as a kid .. I was always upset that my mom didn't buy them more often but now I know why - they are very expensive for such a small snack! I feel like you get a small amount of Babybel for the price you pay, if they had more in a little baggy I may purchase them more. They taste great though and are relatively healthy. I do notice that I have bad breath after eating them though .. but this fades away quickly if I drink some water afterwards. These are great to put in kids lunches and snacks for school. -
Vichy Idéalia Radiance Activating Night Peeling Care
I only started to use this about a week ago but I have already seen an improvement in my skin - I won't be going without this product from now on. I was a little hesitant to try it because I have had a negative experience with products with... +
I only started to use this about a week ago but I have already seen an improvement in my skin - I won't be going without this product from now on.
I was a little hesitant to try it because I have had a negative experience with products with Glycolic Acid before. My skin would get fairly red, irritated and burn like crazy until I rinsed with cool water - but this product is formulated for even the most sensitive skin and unlike most Glycolic products, it is safe to use every single night. So, I began to use it every single night for the past week and like I said, I have already seen an improvement. My skin is so much smoother and more uniform. I also used to have dry patches along the sides of my nose and foundation would get stuck and "clump" in this spot but after using this product the patches went away and my makeup goes on much smoother and nicer! My skin is just healthy and smoother overall .. I am very impressed with this product!
Also, it is inexpensive - it was $39.95 for a 100ml!! The packaging however, looks very expensive. It is a tall, sleek bottle that is made of glass - which I am actually worried I may drop the bottle and break it when I am trying to shake the product out .. that would be my only real "complaint". I would probably prefer if it came in a pump. Oh, and after I apply it my face does feel a little "sticky" but nothing really worth complaining about but I thought I should mention it.
The fresh scent is also very nice, it is formulated with blueberry and black tea extracts and you can really smell the blueberries .. I also pick up on hints of raspberries but I do not think they are an ingredient.
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L'Oreal Paris Infallible paints lip
I am really liking this product .. I purchased it in #326 : Sultry which is similar to a deep red or maroon .. I also see some hints of purple in it too. The texture of this is very creamy and smooth which feels great on my lips! It also lasts for... +
I am really liking this product .. I purchased it in #326 : Sultry which is similar to a deep red or maroon .. I also see some hints of purple in it too.
The texture of this is very creamy and smooth which feels great on my lips! It also lasts for quite a few hours with minimal transfer on my coffee cup .. I am able to apply it in the morning before work and it usually comes off after eating at lunch. It doesn't dry my lips out or make them feel chapped .. after it has dried and the initial "creaminess" texture wears off it actually doesn't feel like I have anything on my lips.
I did notice that it wasn't the easiest to apply .. it was kind of all over the place and the consistency was uneven. I had to go over my lips with my fingers to try and even out the tone and thickness of product. However, I am a huge fan of the shape of the brush - it is slightly curved to almost "hug" the shape of your lips so it feels great when you are putting on, just doesn't look too good until you touch it up.
The best part of this product is that it smells GREAT - I want to say it smells like candy but it smells more specifically like Jolly Rancher to me .. I ultimately will probably purchase this again but in a different colour. I love this shade but I do not think its practical for everyday wear .. I will get a neutral/pink shade next.
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Know Cosmetics No, My Lips Are Sealed Lipstick Topcoat
This product is just average to me .. I didn't feel anything special about it and I think it is something I could go without. Firstly, its awkward to apply .. the plastic applicator is too firm and it has no give or flexibility to it. It just felt... +
This product is just average to me .. I didn't feel anything special about it and I think it is something I could go without.
Firstly, its awkward to apply .. the plastic applicator is too firm and it has no give or flexibility to it. It just felt like I was putting a hard stick on my lip that happened to have product on it. I think I may have an entirely different opinion on the product if it just had a different applicator.
Secondly, it seemed to take my lipstick off as I applied it and I even followed the instructions. My lipstick was all over the applicator by the end of it and some of the lipstick that was still on my lips had actually seemed to clump into a ball in some spots. I tried to use this product with a couple of different lipsticks and textures and I had all the same results. Some of the lipstick I didn't even get the chance to see if it was going to last all day because it looked so horrible I had to take it off. I also applied this to my lips WITHOUT any lipstick on and it actually still clumped into balls and looked very gritty. It didn't feel very nice on my lips either.
Lastly, the lipstick that I was able to keep on didn't seem to last any longer or any shorter than it normally would have .. I just wasn't impressed with this product. I would recommend just sticking with the "No Bleeding Lips" product from Know Cosmetics.. that product helps my lipstick to last all day.
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Vichy - Mattifying Sorbet Cream
I took a sample of this home and I knew after one use that I had to have it! My skin is combination but leans more towards the oily side and I have a decent amount of shine on my forehead and chin. This product completely absorbs any excess oil and... +
I took a sample of this home and I knew after one use that I had to have it!
My skin is combination but leans more towards the oily side and I have a decent amount of shine on my forehead and chin. This product completely absorbs any excess oil and shine I have and it still leaves my skin looking hydrated! Overall, my skin looks more even, healthy and radiating without even putting on any type of makeup. This product makes me feel comfortable going out without foundation - that's how amazing and comfortable my skin feels with this! It even seems to blur my pores and blackheads.
The texture is a very smooth, gel-creme but doesn't feel heavy like creams sometimes do. It also has a clean, refreshing scent - the package says it is formulated with "black tea" so perhaps that is what I am smelling .. all I know is the scent is very fresh and clean. I have also noticed that it feels best when applied in the morning, it seems to have a cooling effect on my skin which helps me wake up and feel refreshed!
I will 100% be purchasing this again and I recommend it to anybody with a combination skin type.
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Armani - Code Cashmere
I am not normally a fan of floral scents but this fragrance completely caught me off guard! The entire scent to me is a very sweet, sophisticated and independent. It starts off quite floral but only for a few moments and then I am able to smell a... +
I am not normally a fan of floral scents but this fragrance completely caught me off guard!
The entire scent to me is a very sweet, sophisticated and independent. It starts off quite floral but only for a few moments and then I am able to smell a sweet base smell - I had thought it was some sort of a vanilla but when I searched it up I actually learned that it was Almond that I was picking up on.
To me, this isn't an "everyday" scent .. this is a "evening out" scent. The bottle was $99 and I BELIEVE it was a 100ml and so for that price, I wouldn't want to be wearing it every day. The scent also lasts and lingers for a VERY long time and so you only need a spray or two and you are set to last the entire night.
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Annabelle Skinny Palettes
I love this inexpensive little palette - I currently have it in Taupe Neutrals Basic. The palette has five different shades altogether, 4 shades range from a lighter to a darker brown and the 5th shade is a white/champagne type of a colour to use as... +
I love this inexpensive little palette - I currently have it in Taupe Neutrals Basic. The palette has five different shades altogether, 4 shades range from a lighter to a darker brown and the 5th shade is a white/champagne type of a colour to use as a highlight. All colours except for the darkest brown have a high amount of shimmer and they all offer high pigment which surprised me for such a low-end shadow. Each shade applies smoothly and effortlessly to your lid and they each blend into each other nicely. The have a very smooth and velvety texture.
The back of the packaging has a guide for beginners also which tells you what shade and what colour to put where on your lid - I think that is pretty helpful especially for a beginner. Although I do believe you can play around with eye shadows and makeup and apply it however and wherever you want. It also comes with a handy little application brush but it does not apply well or give the product justice .. I would recommend using your own brushes or even your fingers .. I applied it using my fingers and it was easy and blended well.
Lastly, I wore this shadow a few times with and without primer and I am happy to say that I didn't experience creasing with these shadows even without a primer!
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Dairy Queen Blizzard Cakes
I don't think I have ever met a person who didn't like Dairy Queen cakes .. I used to get one every year for my birthday when I was a kid and I even enjoy getting them now! Firstly, they taste amazing and I realize that they are basically just ice... +
I don't think I have ever met a person who didn't like Dairy Queen cakes .. I used to get one every year for my birthday when I was a kid and I even enjoy getting them now!
Firstly, they taste amazing and I realize that they are basically just ice cream but they do have that layer of thick Chocolate and I believe that is my (and probably everyone else's) favourite part! The only negative thing I have to say about these cakes is sometimes because of that chocolate layer .. they can be very hard to cut!
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