BeccaDawn
Member Since: March 15, 2009Reviews
Garnier Skin Renew Brusher Gel-Cleanser
Upon receiving this product, I didn't think I'd be that impressed. I started using L'Oreal's Go 360 Degrees Clean cleanser about two or three weeks before getting this, so I figured it'd probably be roughly the same. Well first... +
Upon receiving this product, I didn't think I'd be that impressed. I started using L'Oreal's Go 360 Degrees Clean cleanser about two or three weeks before getting this, so I figured it'd probably be roughly the same. Well first of all, although I like L'Oreal's product, the "scrublet"s teeth are alot small, so I feel like the large rubber teeth of this product helps to clean my skin alot better. Being a teenager, I have mild acne, and I find it heals faster, and doesn't look as irritated as it tends to with other products. I did find it a little awkward using the brush, but I think it's just the shape of the tube, and I'm not too worried about comfort of handling it. Overall, I do like this product, and would reccomend it to all my friends.
P.S- the moisturizer that came with this? HEAVEN ON EARTH! Love it to death!
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The Body Shop Shea Body Butter
Thanks to winter, my skin has become dry and flakey, but not just on my legs and hands, but also my abdomen. When I heard that the review club was looking for reviewers for The Body Shop Shea Butter I got pretty excited. Well here's what I have... +
Thanks to winter, my skin has become dry and flakey, but not just on my legs and hands, but also my abdomen. When I heard that the review club was looking for reviewers for The Body Shop Shea Butter I got pretty excited. Well here's what I have concluded:
What I liked: The smell is warm and yummy, and it moisturizes fairly well, especially if you apply right after shaving your legs. It temporarily gives a smooth, soft feeling to the skin, but this brings me to what I didn't like.
What I didn't like: This shea butter isn't a very good long-term effects product. I'm sure if I applied it several times a day for a few weeks my skin would improve, but honestly, I barely have time to apply it once or twice a few times a week.
Other than that, I did enjoy this product. Sure, this body butter really did feel like butter or frozen cream, but it worked fairly well, and that's all that matter right? I would recommend this to anyone looking for a quick fix for dry skin.
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Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lipcolor
So I know my review is a little late, but better late than never. I received Born With It as a natural shade, Coral Crush as something a little more than just natural but not done up, Warm & Cozy as my done up look, and Red Revival when I feel bold... +
So I know my review is a little late, but better late than never. I received Born With It as a natural shade, Coral Crush as something a little more than just natural but not done up, Warm & Cozy as my done up look, and Red Revival when I feel bold. I'll review each lipstick seperately:
Born With It: A very natural shade, Born With It was the first of the four that I tried. It looks great, really close to my own lip colour, so I can wear it everyday.
Coral Crush: This is a fairly bright pink, but I love it. I found out today it looks great when I wear no other make up (absolutely no other makeup, not even mascara). Some people might not like this colour however, but out of the four lipsticks, I think this one lasted the longest.
Warm & Cozy: This was the darkest lipstick I got, and honestly I think I'll only wear this on special events. Luckily the local teen/youth group was holding a semi-formal party that I attended, and everyone was to dress up, so it gave me the perfect opportunity to wear this shade. It's nice, but probably my least favourite, and will deffinitely be the least used of the four lipsticks.
Red Revival: What won't this lipstick do for you? I absolutely LOVE this colour. It's so red, so luscious; with a white dress, any woman could pull off a Marilyn Monroe look. Whenever I feel edgy, daring, sexy or bold, this is deffinitely my go-to lipstick. Honestly, as long as this lipstick is in production, this will be an important staple in my make up collection.
So in conclusion I looooove these lipsticks. A little must-know tip though: before applying, run a soft-medium bristled tooth brush under hot water and lightly scrub lips. Dry, then lightly apply a moisturizing lip balm (I like Nivea). Only after then apply the lipstick. The lipstick and colour will last all day until you a)drink using a straw or b)wipe your mouth. I found that using the above steps before applying the lipstick makes my lips look smoother, fuller and the lipstick will last longer. I deffinitely recommend Maybelline Colour Sensational Lipsticks!
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COVERGIRL LashBlast Length Mascara
So when I got this from the review club, I wasn't sure how it was going to work out. I have some-what long lashes already, so I wasn't sure a lengthening mascara would work too well. But oh! how I was wrong :) What I loved: First of all, the... +
So when I got this from the review club, I wasn't sure how it was going to work out. I have some-what long lashes already, so I wasn't sure a lengthening mascara would work too well. But oh! how I was wrong :)
What I loved: First of all, the brush. It's long but thin, so I don't end up stabbing myself in my eye (which we all know happens from time to time). Secondly, yes it lenghtens my lashes a bit, but not so much as my lashes are touching my eyebrows. But I must say my absolute favourite thing is how well this mascara separates my lashes. I haven't found anything half as good as this mascara yet, which includes Lancôme's Définicils. Most mascara's end up giving me the spider-eye look, and I reeeeally can't stand it.
What I didn't like: Uhhmm... ? I am drawing a blank. I just love this product. ALOT. Uhm if I had to choose something, how bout the colour of the tube :P I prefer blue :P
So would I buy this again? ABSOLUTELY!!! I think I'll buy this over the original LashBlast and LashBlast Luxe. I recommend this to everyone :)
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Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash
I reviewed this thanks to the Review Club, and am I ever glad!! This really is one of those products that I'm probably going to go buy after the sample's done. It was unlike any other body wash I have ever used, and that includes... +
I reviewed this thanks to the Review Club, and am I ever glad!! This really is one of those products that I'm probably going to go buy after the sample's done. It was unlike any other body wash I have ever used, and that includes Aveeno's moisturizing body wash (I can't remember the actual name) and my personal favourite Adidas. I find in a lot of body washes that if they smell really good, the moisturizing isn't very good or vice versa. Dove's Deep Moisture Nourishing Body Wash may not have quite as good scent as Adidas, but it's pleasant, and the bubbles (more like foam!) are the softest I've ever felt.
What I loved: I really loved the bubbles! They were so soft and smooth, it felt like washing yourself with cashmere or the softest fabric out there. I almost instantly noticed the difference in texture of my skin. My legs especially, and those few razor bumps? Gone! I was so surprised that this got rid of them, but then again, I did have only minor ones.
What I didn't like: Honestly, I think the scent could've been a little better. Perhaps something floral, or fruity?
I absolutely love this body wash!! I'll probably go buy some more in a week or two when I'm done :)
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Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Shampoo
I usually use Tresemmé, but when I noticed Seventeen Magazine marked this Shampoo & Conditioner as their favourite, I figured I'd try it. What I loved: I notice that when I use Tresemmé compared to Herbal Essences, I tend to use allot more. I... +
I usually use Tresemmé, but when I noticed Seventeen Magazine marked this Shampoo & Conditioner as their favourite, I figured I'd try it.
What I loved: I notice that when I use Tresemmé compared to Herbal Essences, I tend to use allot more. I guess when I use Herbal Essences the smaller bottles encourage me to use less product, but that's probably a good thing. Although I do love Tresemmé, I have found it's faults after uses Hello Hydration. First of all, you know that wonderful silky smoothe feel your hair gets after rinsing conditioner out? For me atleast, that feeling never lasts past the hair dryer or when I let my hair air dry. But with Hello if I take a shower before I go to bed, the next morning my hair is as slight and silky as it felt in the shower. Another nice plus is the smell. I didn't find the smell quite as wonderful as everyone else seems to find it (when I smelt it for the first time I honestly thought of fruit punch) but it is still quite pleasant.
What I didn't like: Honestly, not a whole lot. I do find though that when I use this product then have a really tough soccer game or go for a long exhausting run, my hair looks a bit greasy faster than if I were to use some other product. Perhaps that's just because it makes my hair so soft and light?
Over all, I love this Shampoo and Conditioner. I'll probably test out other Herbal Essences products, but I'm sure I'll be purchasing Hello Hydration again. Deffinitely recommend it!
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COVERGIRL LashBlast Luxe Mascara
I bought LashBlast Luxe last weekend in Black Royale (tinted blue) after hearing a lot of hype over it and the original LashBlast. My friend who wouldn't stop recommending it bought the Black Cabernet (tinted red) and she told me that you... +
I bought LashBlast Luxe last weekend in Black Royale (tinted blue) after hearing a lot of hype over it and the original LashBlast. My friend who wouldn't stop recommending it bought the Black Cabernet (tinted red) and she told me that you don't really notice the tint or shimmers; Unlike most people, that didn't really bother me too much.
What I loved: I love the versatility!! During the day, I really prefer my make up to look some what natural, and although some people may not agree with me, but I find that if I apply one coat, my lashes look fairly natural. I have naturally long and thick lashes, so the biggest pain for me is seperation and curl. This mascara does both for me (but it doesn't curl them insanely so that I get mascara on my eye lid, which is a major plus!). Also, if you apply 2 or 3 coats, you can get that falsies look, although sometimes if you're not careful you'll look spider-eyed.
What I didn't like: There's not a whole lot that I didn't like. Depending on how well I apply, I might get a tiny bit of clumping, but nothing hard to fix. Just for arguments sake I'll also mention the lack of shimmer, although like I said before, it didn't really matter to me. Perhaps if you have blond lashes the shimmer might appear more?
So all in all, I loved this mascara. I now know what all the rave was about this, and I would and have recommended it to everyone who asks about it.
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Always Infinity Pads
I got to review this grattis of the review club. According to the advertisement these pads are supposed to be super absorbent and super thin. I must admit, I was amazed at how thin they really are. It really does feel like you're not wearing... +
I got to review this grattis of the review club. According to the advertisement these pads are supposed to be super absorbent and super thin. I must admit, I was amazed at how thin they really are. It really does feel like you're not wearing anything, but I actually became slightly paranoid that I was leaking because I couldn't feel anything. Thankfully though, these pads really were amazingly absorbent. My favourite thing about these pads I would have to say is the texture. They're so unbelievably soft! One thing that I feel obligated to mention however, is the length. I don't have a very heavy flow, so I've never really needed heavy flow pads, so maybe that's why I wasn't used to the extreme length. Another downer for me was the fact that I found the pads don't stick the greatest to underwear, especially when you're being active. I had a soccer tournament on the weekend, so I decided it'd be the ultimate test, but unfortunately they didn't stack up quite as well as I had've hoped. One of the wings came undone and there was a bit of consequence for that.
Over all, they were pretty good. I think I was only disappointed because I recieved heavy flow instead of regular, and if I had've recieved regular flow the experience might've been better. Lastly, I wouldn't recommend using them during sports.
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Breyers Double Churn Chocolate Cheesecake Frozen Dessert
I tested this through the review club along with the two others Dark Chocolate Velvet and Banana Cream Pie. This ice cream was okay. I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake of any kind, but I was willing to give it a shot. It's quite sweet and... +
I tested this through the review club along with the two others Dark Chocolate Velvet and Banana Cream Pie.
This ice cream was okay. I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake of any kind, but I was willing to give it a shot. It's quite sweet and thick, but I found the sweetness over-powered the chocolate taste. My Mother who loves most cheesecake was disappointed because she said it lacked in the actual taste of cheesecake.
What I liked: I can handle the sweetness if I only have a little bit at a time. Small servings keep this ice cream enjoyable.
What I didn't like: Like I said, the sweetness was a bit much. And once again, this ice cream melted really fast.
All in all, this ice cream is alright, but I think there are a lot of better buys out there.
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Breyers Double Churn Banana Cream Pie Frozen Dessert
I tested this product through the review club. Or atleast I tasted it two or three times. Honestly, I didn't really like this ice cream. I've tried banana flavoured popsicles before, but not ice cream. I was curious to try it, but I must... +
I tested this product through the review club. Or atleast I tasted it two or three times.
Honestly, I didn't really like this ice cream. I've tried banana flavoured popsicles before, but not ice cream. I was curious to try it, but I must say I was disappointed.
What I liked: The banana flavour was alright. It really did taste like I was eating a fresh banana, but it was so creamy and the taste was a bit too strong.
What I didn't like: I really didn't like the waffer or what ever the crunchy substance was. I found it made the ice cream feel gritty. Along with the other two ice creams (Dark Chocolate Velvet and Chocolate Cheesec Cake) the ice cream melted really fast.
All in all, I wouldn't really recommend this ice cream except for the use in smoothies. My brother didn't mind the ice cream, so I suggested he try it in a smoothie and he seemed to like it. Other than that though, for the price that it is, honestly, I would just walk on by.
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