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Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Polish
I have this nail polish in Grey Area and I love it. It's a dark grey colour with just a hint of a purple tone to it when it's in the sun. It promises to last 7 days without chipping and I'd say it comes pretty close. On my toes it lasts... +
I have this nail polish in Grey Area and I love it. It's a dark grey colour with just a hint of a purple tone to it when it's in the sun. It promises to last 7 days without chipping and I'd say it comes pretty close. On my toes it lasts 2 weeks easily, but on my fingers I'm lucky to get 5 days out of it. It is really shiny and makes my nails feel really strong when it's on though. It doesn't take too long to dry, so I never find myself wrecking it before I head out the door (which is always a good thing). -
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color
This nail polish is a must have in my nail polish collection. It comes in fun bright and trendy colours and really does what it says it does! It dries super fast, and I find I often only need one coat and I'm out the door. The only downside to... +
This nail polish is a must have in my nail polish collection. It comes in fun bright and trendy colours and really does what it says it does! It dries super fast, and I find I often only need one coat and I'm out the door. The only downside to this product is that it doesn't last. Even with two coats and a no-chip top coat it's still chipping away after only a couple of days. At least it dries in literally 60 seconds to reapplying it isn't time consuming at all. It's great if you find yourself with a last minute job interview, date, or special event. -
Rimmel London Stay Matte Pressed Powder
This is my "go to" face powder. I don't wear liquid foundation very often, instead I put this on over my moisturizer and concealer and I'm good to go! It definitely helps my oily skin stay matte much longer than any other face powder... +
This is my "go to" face powder. I don't wear liquid foundation very often, instead I put this on over my moisturizer and concealer and I'm good to go! It definitely helps my oily skin stay matte much longer than any other face powder I've tried. The price can't be beat either! -
L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Original Mascara
This mascara really delivers! I was getting really tired of my usual mascara (hint: it comes in an orange tube and claims to boost volume) and wanted a change. I've never tried any L'Oreal mascaras, but I've always heard good things... +
This mascara really delivers! I was getting really tired of my usual mascara (hint: it comes in an orange tube and claims to boost volume) and wanted a change. I've never tried any L'Oreal mascaras, but I've always heard good things about L'Oreal's regular Voluminous mascara. I opted for the Carbon Black because I love super black mascara and I wanted something that could build up and be super dramatic. This mascara is definitely intense and way better than the mascara I was using before. I don't find it at all clumpy and the brush is a manageable size. I can put on anywhere from one to three coats without getting tarantula leg lashes that stick together. It's truly amazing!
If there is a downside, it's that it is a bit tough to remove completely (I use the regular non-waterproof kind). I find that it leaves black smudges under my eyes after I wash it off, but I can wipe those off easily with a tissue or Q-tip.
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Febreze NOTICEables Dual Scented Pluggable Air Freshener in Morning Walk & Cleansing Rain
I received Febreze NOTICEables through the Product Review Club and I've had about two weeks to try it out. I don't particularly like air fresheners in/near my bedroom so I only used the Morning Walk & Cleansing Rain variety on the main level... +
I received Febreze NOTICEables through the Product Review Club and I've had about two weeks to try it out. I don't particularly like air fresheners in/near my bedroom so I only used the Morning Walk & Cleansing Rain variety on the main level of the house. The main level of my house is an open concept so I plugged it in at the back wall in the dining area so it would (hopefully) keep the dining area, kitchen, and living area fresh.
Before I even opened the package I tried the "scratch 'n sniff" on the front of the box. Even though it divides the two scents I couldn't really tell them apart. They smelled rather perfume-y so I was skeptical about the actual scented oils. The first thing I noticed about the oil container was that there was no way to identify which scent was on which side of the container! It would be nice if there was even a small sticker on the bottom of each side so you at least have some idea which scent is which.
To get the unit ready to use I had to remove two plastic twist on lids. These lids were incredibly difficult to remove and I actually ended up pinching and bruising my finger nail when one of the lids finally started to turn. Ouch! Perhaps the machine that tightens these lids during manufacturing should ease off a bit! It was easy enough to connect the upper part of the unit with the plug to the glass oil container and, as promised, it made a loud "click" when it was put together properly.
I loved that I could turn the plug on the back of the unit so I could plug it into any outlet. I initially wanted to plug it in in my kitchen, but all the plugs are sideways in my kitchen and I was afraid I wouldn't be able to use it there. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the plug on the unit itself could turn so I could put it anywhere.
There is a low/high switch on the back of the unit (that you can't access without un-plugging the unit) and I set it to low. The packaging said that it would last up to 30 days if it was set on low. I'm not keen on a super strong scent so I opted for the low setting. Despite this low setting, I found the scent a little overpowering at first. It seemed to mellow out a bit after a few days, but that could have been me just getting used to the smell. I would really have liked an "off" switch on the front of the unit so that I could just turn the whole thing off if I found the smell too strong or if I was going to be away for the weekend. The low/high switch would be more practical on the front of the unit as well.
It was nice to have the green lights on the top of the unit to indicate which scent was active, but without knowing which scent was which it didn't seem to matter that much.
The whole idea behind this product is that you will always be able to notice the air freshener because it automatically rotates the scents so it always smells "new" and "fresh". In theory this is great, in reality, not so much. I don't really want to notice the smell of my air freshener! I like something more subtle. That being said, I did like ONE of the two scents my Febreze NOTICEable cycled though. I found one of them (and again I have no idea which one it was because I had no way of identifying which scent was on which side of the oil container) really nice and the other I absolutely hated! The scent I hated gave me a headache and smelled horrible. It was really frustrating because half the time I loved the scent and the other half I wanted to just rip the unit out of the wall and throw it away! I wish I knew what the scent I loved was called because I would buy a Febreze oil warming air freshener in that scent only in a heart beat, but I don't want to risk picking the wrong scent.
Overall I would recommend this product. It delivers on its promise of making sure you actually notice the air freshener and I could definitely distinguish between the two scents, even on the low setting. The turning plug and the low/high switch are both great features. The green indicator lights would be much more useful if there was some way of knowing which scent was on each side of the oil container (even a small sticker on the bottom would be useful). The best part is that I can try out other scents without having to fork out the money for a new plug in unit every time. The unit itself can be reused over and over again, and it actually seems pretty durable (unlike the oil warming units of 5 years ago).
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Ralph Lauren Tender Romance
Romance Tender Notes came out as a limited edition fragrance in 2003. It is similar to Romance, but it is much more obviously floral (but in a good way). The first scent that jumps out at me from this fragrance is delicate rose petals. This perfume... +
Romance Tender Notes came out as a limited edition fragrance in 2003. It is similar to Romance, but it is much more obviously floral (but in a good way). The first scent that jumps out at me from this fragrance is delicate rose petals. This perfume is perfect for the summer as it's so light and fresh! This is 100% my all time favourite fragrance, but it's no longer available! If Ralph Lauren ever releases this version of Romance again I will buy a whole case of this perfume. I've been trying to make my only 100ml bottle last, and thankfully after having it for almost 7 years I still have 1/3 of the bottle left! Love this stuff! -
Clinique Happy Perfume
I have received countless samples of Clinique Happy over the years and I am tempted to try it out each time hoping to like it. Unfortunately, I hate this perfume! I just can't stand the smell of it. No wonder Clinique is trying to give it away... +
I have received countless samples of Clinique Happy over the years and I am tempted to try it out each time hoping to like it. Unfortunately, I hate this perfume! I just can't stand the smell of it. No wonder Clinique is trying to give it away all the time! I'd take a pass on this one. -
Ralph Lauren Romance Eau de Parfum
This perfume has been my *almost* every day perfume for years and I really like it. I find the fragrance to be soft enough to wear almost all the time and it's definitely not overpowering. The only downside is that I find the scent fades after 6... +
This perfume has been my *almost* every day perfume for years and I really like it. I find the fragrance to be soft enough to wear almost all the time and it's definitely not overpowering. The only downside is that I find the scent fades after 6 hours or so. -
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Toilette
I love Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle! It's the most sensuous and sexy scent and whenever I wear it, I just feel incredible! This is my "special occasion" fragrance. I think the best part of it is that it actually lasts all day and you don't... +
I love Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle! It's the most sensuous and sexy scent and whenever I wear it, I just feel incredible! This is my "special occasion" fragrance. I think the best part of it is that it actually lasts all day and you don't need to use more than a couple sprays to have just the right amount of fragrance. I love this perfume! -
Maybelline Mineral Power Blush
I love this blush! I bought it when Maybelline first brought out their Mineral Power line in 2008 and I just recently finished it. It lasted two whole years! My favourite colour is Original Rose. There's only one problem.... I want to buy... +
I love this blush! I bought it when Maybelline first brought out their Mineral Power line in 2008 and I just recently finished it. It lasted two whole years! My favourite colour is Original Rose.
There's only one problem.... I want to buy another one to replace the one I finally finished up but it's not available anymore! I've checked a handful of different drugstores and none of them have the blush anymore. The rest of the Mineral Power line is still available, but it seems they've discontinued this blush. I'm so disappointed, I'd never found a blush I loved as much as this!
Bring it back Maybelline!
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