Boss_Mommy
Member Since: September 4, 2018Reviews
Batiste Waterless Cleansing Foam with Coconut Milk
I usually wash my hair every 3 days but let it go an extra day to see what this stuff could really do. It said it dries in less than a minute but I was actually surprised how quickly it did dry. It was almost instant once worked through my hair so... +
I usually wash my hair every 3 days but let it go an extra day to see what this stuff could really do. It said it dries in less than a minute but I was actually surprised how quickly it did dry. It was almost instant once worked through my hair so it wasn't left looking wet. I have long thick hair so it ended up taking over 4 large sprays of product to get it all. It foams really well though so I'm curious to see how long the canister lasts.
It leaves a powdery residue on your hands but it easily rinses off with water. My hair went from looking greasy to freshly washed (unfortunately the fact that my hair still looks split and damaged is just the fault of my own hair and not the product). My favourite part was the smell. It wasn't overpowering but it smelled so refreshing and I love coconut. It lasted all day, which I have never noticed with any of my shampoos.
There were no issues straightening my hair with the product in (didn't smell burnt, didn't grime up my straightener) and no issues washing my hair later that night.
It seems too expensive for something I would typically buy, but as a mom of three working two jobs, it's not uncommon for me to miss a hair wash. This is a great 2-minute solution for those mornings where it's too late to shower but I definitely can't bear to step outside looking that dingy. If this canister lasts long enough then I would definitely see the value in purchasing another one to have handy.
#gotitfree
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Miss Fresh
I recently got a coupon for a free box from MissFresh.com. It was good for three meals for two people. I selected my three meals from the options available; two looked really good and one I was excited to give a try. The box arrived and I unpacked... +
I recently got a coupon for a free box from MissFresh.com. It was good for three meals for two people. I selected my three meals from the options available; two looked really good and one I was excited to give a try. The box arrived and I unpacked the ingredients, all of which were fresh. The ingredients were mostly separated into labelled bags for each meal, and came with little cards for the recipes. The first one was pretty disappointing, there was so much vinegar all I could taste was how sour it was. The second we tried was a pasta which was actually really good. The last one was taco that were good, except for the tortillas which tasted like dusty cardboard. All in all, considering it would have been $65 for the box, which was only three meals, and again, only two portions eat, there's no way it was worth getting, especially for my family of five. Even then, only one of the three meals being good isn't a good ratio for me. I feel I could have gone out and bought the ingredients myself for way cheaper. Having them come portioned out really didn't make any difference in the prep time, it just made for a lot of garbage and plastics going in the recycling.
I do like that there's no commitment, I was able to get my free box then skip the next 6 weeks. Today I finally deactivated my account (you can reactivate anytime). Perhaps if I come across another coupon I'd give it another try purely for the free ingredients.
If you have lots of money, no time to do groceries, and don't mind taking a chance on every meal, then it's for you. But anyone else, I'd recommend just going to the grocery store.
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Herbal Essences bio renew charcoal
I got a free sample of this along with the conditioner a few weeks ago. The shampoo lathered incredibly well, and was enough for my long thick hair (despite most samples not being enough). I probably could have used half of what I had. I'm mostly in... +
I got a free sample of this along with the conditioner a few weeks ago. The shampoo lathered incredibly well, and was enough for my long thick hair (despite most samples not being enough). I probably could have used half of what I had. I'm mostly in love with the smell of the product. It reminds me of a men's shampoo, which I love, but that might not be every woman's preference. My hair felt so nice and thick when rinsing it out; usually my hair only feels that way when rinsing out conditioners.
Otherwise, I didn't notice much of a difference between this and their regular shampoos (which I usually get for a third of the price). I loved the smell and how well it hung around afterwards, but I could also just go buy a men's shampoo I guess (probably cheaper!)
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Herbal Essences bio:renew replenish white charcoal
Got this as a sample along with the shampoo a few weeks ago. Gave it a try, but found it wasn't nearly enough for my hair, and was hard to spread through all of my hair. Smell wasn't too strong, although it may have been overpowered by the scent of... +
Got this as a sample along with the shampoo a few weeks ago. Gave it a try, but found it wasn't nearly enough for my hair, and was hard to spread through all of my hair. Smell wasn't too strong, although it may have been overpowered by the scent of the shampoo. Otherwise, didn't seem to be anything special, noticed no difference in my hair compared to their other bottles for a third of the price. -
Redavid Dual Therapy Orchid Oil
Followed the application instructions for normal damage. Had a bit of an odd smell; not necessarily bad, but didn't seem like a smell put there for the sake of smelling good. It felt weird having the product in my hair, but the next day it did seem... +
Followed the application instructions for normal damage. Had a bit of an odd smell; not necessarily bad, but didn't seem like a smell put there for the sake of smelling good. It felt weird having the product in my hair, but the next day it did seem a bit silkier, although my hair felt heavy and almost greasy having the product in. I could see a bit of a difference, but not nearly enough to justify paying the high prices and dealing with added steps of using the product. I noticed a bigger improvement just using Love Beauty and Planet, which is easier and way cheaper. -
Riversol Anti-Aging Reparative Serum
I received the Riversol 15 day anti-aging sample kit which included the serum, moisturizer, and face mask. I followed the directions and onlyused once a day before bed. The cleanser lathered really well despite using such a small amount. It says to... +
I received the Riversol 15 day anti-aging sample kit which included the serum, moisturizer, and face mask. I followed the directions and onlyused once a day before bed. The cleanser lathered really well despite using such a small amount. It says to use a dime size amount of the moisturizer, and they mean it! It took so long to rub it all in. The rest of the days I used much less. The moisturizer is very thick, and started to feel pasty/sticky by the end. It was very tempting to wash it all off but I left it. I started to feel a slight burning sensation, but was prepared for this given the change in skin care routine and trying a new product. My skin was left feeling slightly greasy, and so shiny I kept going cross eyed, distracted by something I thought I kept seeing on my nose. It was the light reflecting off my face!
By day 3 my face was turning red and kept a burning sensation all day. My boyfriend commented on it, but I brushed it off. By the afternoon of Day 4 I had an itchy burning rash all over my cheeks, jaw, and neck. It burned even more when wet (I was having a weepy day, and let's just say it only added to the tears!) Day 5 my face was almost entirely red and still burning. Day 6 is the day you start with a morning AND evening routine. I did the morning routine and by mid-day I decided I had had enough.
After I stopped using the products, my skin became incredibly dry. You could see white ashy patches, something I had never had a problem with before. I started moisturizing with a basic Olay moisturizer twice a day trying to undo what had happened to my once normal skin.
On top of my dried out skin, I noticed I now had a bunch of creases between the insides of my eyes and nose. Yep. The anti-aging kit dried out my skin, and aged it about 10 years.
Needless to say, in no way do I recommend this product, not even the free samples.
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Maybelline New York Great Lash Mascara
I've been using this mascara since I started wearing makeup. I watched my mom use it my whole childhood and we are both committed to it for life now. Any other mascara I've tried hasn't compared to this one. It never clumps, and it gives me the... +
I've been using this mascara since I started wearing makeup. I watched my mom use it my whole childhood and we are both committed to it for life now. Any other mascara I've tried hasn't compared to this one. It never clumps, and it gives me the longest lashes. It makes me eyes pop without any other products. Always worth buying! -
Maybelline Master Precise Skinny Gel Pencil
I was so incredibly disappointed with this product! I bought it because it looked like the same packaging as the mascara I love so so much. Unfortunately after applying multiple layers, it still barely showed up, yet clumped in my eyelashes... +
I was so incredibly disappointed with this product! I bought it because it looked like the same packaging as the mascara I love so so much. Unfortunately after applying multiple layers, it still barely showed up, yet clumped in my eyelashes, completely defeating the purpose of my amazing non-clumping mascara. I don't like to spend too much on makeup, so I was anxious about spending $10+ on an eyeliner, and my concerns were justified. After all that it only lasted me about 1-2 months, so even if it was good quality, it's way too much money for just a couple months of use. -
Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama Waterproof Gel Pencil
I bought this liner after being very disappointed with another eye liner I had bought. Luckily this one held up to my expectations! I love gel liners, as I like to tightline and prefer a dark and dramatic look. This liner is definitely dramatic! I... +
I bought this liner after being very disappointed with another eye liner I had bought. Luckily this one held up to my expectations! I love gel liners, as I like to tightline and prefer a dark and dramatic look. This liner is definitely dramatic! I don't typically care if my products are waterproof or not, but I can assure you that this one is! It survived several very teary episodes of Grey's Anatomy. My eyes were red, but still perfectly lined without a smudge. My ONLY issue is that you do need to sharpen it fairly often, making me worry that it won't last as long as I would have hoped. Still my go to liner from now on! -
Love Beauty & Planet Murumuru Butter & Rose Blooming Colour Conditioner
I received a sample of this conditioner in the mail along with the shampoo. I wasn't expecting much, thinking the focus was on how environmentally friendly it was and less on the actual quality of the conditioner. I finally gave it a try, and it... +
I received a sample of this conditioner in the mail along with the shampoo. I wasn't expecting much, thinking the focus was on how environmentally friendly it was and less on the actual quality of the conditioner. I finally gave it a try, and it made my hair feel so silky when rinsing it out, but then again most conditioners do. But then the next day I kept noticing myself in mirrors all day, caught off guard by how great my hair looked. I do very little to my hair. Being a mom of three, I'm lucky if it's washed an brushed, and I haven't cut it in ages. But for some reason it looked amazing. It wasn't until my mom even commented how nice my hair looked that it occurred to me it was because of the new shampoo/conditioner. I couldn't get over how great it worked, and that it was an instant difference. It's not ridiculously priced, but being on such a tight budget it is a bit on the high end for me. However, the results were so amazing that I can't not buy it. I don't have coloured hair, so I can't speak for it's effectiveness in color protection, but I'm excited to choose another kind when I pick up my own bottle! -
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