Butterfly459
Member Since: February 28, 2015Reviews
eos Crystal Lip Balm in Hibiscus Peach
As someone who has over 80 different lip balms, in many styles, and uses several different ones each day, I was so excited to be chosen to test out Eos Crystal Lip Balm - Hibiscus Peach for free! My first thought upon opening the box was that the... +
As someone who has over 80 different lip balms, in many styles, and uses several different ones each day, I was so excited to be chosen to test out Eos Crystal Lip Balm - Hibiscus Peach for free!
My first thought upon opening the box was that the packaging was unique and interesting. I've never seen anything like it before, and it definitely stands out in stores.
Upon opening the packaging, I realized that the packaging was oily! Being that temperatures were rather hot this summer and the mailman hits my house last, the lip balm was slightly melted to the point that it leaked! I put it in the fridge to firm up, which helped. I decided to purchase another flavour that's out to ensure the melting and cold didn't hinder the texture or scent in any way. It hadn't.
My take on both of these products is that they are hard and don't apply easily. This was surprising since the one received in the mail was melted! Because of that, you don't get much product applied so your lips, and don't get much moisture. Lip balms are meant to be slightly soft, even the heavy oil based ones! These are solid!! Moreover, I was so excited to test out the different scents, but was really disappointed to discover that there was very little fragrance to either! It was similar to applying the regular scent free spf ones! What little smell they have is nice, but it doesn't come anywhere near those of Lip Smackers, Softlips, or any number or other similar products on the market! I was really disappointed in this product, which is extremely rare for me as I pretty much love most lip balms out there! Given I have so many similar items to compare it to, they truly dont come close to any of them, and thus are definitely not worth the money, in my opinion. I have friends who absolutely love these products, but for the fragrance and/or taste, texture, and moisture I prefer, it just was not for me.
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Lancôme Monsieur Big Mascara
Big thanks to Chick Advisor and Lancôme for the opportunity to test and review this product for free!! To say I've tried just about every mascara on the market would be the under statement of the century!! The result with most is that my lashes... +
Big thanks to Chick Advisor and Lancôme for the opportunity to test and review this product for free!!
To say I've tried just about every mascara on the market would be the under statement of the century!! The result with most is that my lashes clump together, dry out, and end up falling out!! So I'm always excited to test out new ones, especially when they're free, since I've wasted SO MUCH MONEY on mascaras that end up in the garbage!
My first thought was that the packaging really wasn't anything special. Most mascaras have similar packaging and are not brand specific outside of the graphics. Secondly, I liked the design of the brush. The lay out makes it so your lashes separate as you draw the brush over, and makes it easy for applying onto the harder to hit areas.
I did find the liquid to be wetter than most, and slightly messy because of that. It made my eye lashes SUPER LONG... which made them actually leave marks on my upper and lower lids. This was easily removed though, and I knew for next time to make sure the areas are better protected.
As stated, the product left my lashes super long, which was fantastic!!! They were also free of clumps and didn't dry out, as so many others do! So I understand why the product is wetter than others, and LOVE that!! At the end of the day, there were no little dry pieces breaking off my lashes, or left to pick off my skin, nor dig out of my eye creases!! MOST IMPORTANTLY... MY EYELASHES DIDNT FALL OUT!!!!! NONE... AT... ALL!!!!! This was HUGE for me!!!! So many mascaras I've tried have either made my lashes fall out near-instantly, or by the end of the first day!! I am SO HAPPY to have found a product that gives me great looking lashes and doesn't make them fall out!!! Do you have any idea how hard it is to apply liner when you have no eyelashes??
I will DEFINITELY be using this product from now on, and have actually got some friends using it as well!!
Thanks again Chick Advisor for the opportunity, and thank you Lancôme for creating a great product that doesn't make my eyelashes fall out!!!!
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Le Petit Marseillais White Peach & Nectarine Extra Gentle Shower Gel
First off, I want to thank Chick Advisor for the opportunity to test this product for free! After receiving the Orange Blossom Extra Gentle Shower Creme with my Chick Advisor Premium welcome kit, and having seen and smelled the other products in the... +
First off, I want to thank Chick Advisor for the opportunity to test this product for free! After receiving the Orange Blossom Extra Gentle Shower Creme with my Chick Advisor Premium welcome kit, and having seen and smelled the other products in the line while in stores, I was thrilled to be offered the opportunity to test White Peach and Nectarine Extra Gentle Shower Gel!
At first glance, this line definitely stands out. The design is unique, and kind of old-school, which I have noticed some brands are reverting back to. This makes them stand out amongst their bright, sparkly, flashy, oddly shaped counter parts! Additionally, not only are the bottles unique, but also the scents! Where so many are the average vanilla, honey, milk, lavender.. Le Petit Marseillais offers such scents as this, White Peach and Nectarine, as well as Vanilla Milk, Lavender Honey, and Cotton Milk and Poppy! I don't know about you, but I definitely could not have told you what Cotton Milk and Poppy could possibly smell like prior to this line of products!
Having previously tried the Orange Blossom Extra Gentle Shower Creme, I had an idea of what to expect from this item. I absolutely LOVE the smell of these products!! The White Peach and Nectarine shower gel lathers up nicely, and leaves the skin feeling both clean and really soft! Le Petit Marseillais ensures all of their Shower products are Ph balanced, but I was surprised to find my skin was so soft that I didn't require lotion afterwards. So, despite the price point being a bit more than it's competitors, it averages out with what is saved by not requiring lotion products afterward.
Unfortuntelt, I had to give this product 4 of 5 stars though, because they do contain sulfates. That being said, I will still continue to use this product, because I love it, but will split the time between other sulfate-free options.
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Ben & Jerry’s P.B. & Cookies Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert
THANK YOU 'BEN N JERRYS' and 'CHICK ADVISOR' for yet another amazing opportunity to try a fabulous product for free!! My apologies for this review coming in a bit late, the product was hard to find (most places I found it... +
THANK YOU 'BEN N JERRYS' and 'CHICK ADVISOR' for yet another amazing opportunity to try a fabulous product for free!! My apologies for this review coming in a bit late, the product was hard to find (most places I found it (convenience stores) wouldn't accept the voucher as they had no idea how to process it), and unfortunately I became quite sick and was unable to eat much of anything, nevermind ice cream. All that being said, I'm feeling better today and was THRILLED to have something this delicious, and surprisingly light, on hand to help me feel even better!! Nothing makes ya feel better than a tub of 'Ben n Jerrys' in one hand and a giant spoon in the other! AM I RIGHT LADIES?? Side note: The knitted tub sleeve and wooden spoon that were received with the voucher are great as well!! I've used them for milkshakes, frappes.. LOVE them!!! THANKS!!
Personally, I don't have dietary restrictions where dairy is concerned, but I do like to eat dairy-free options as I find dairy quite heavy and phleghm inducing. This product was quite light, especially considering the amount of additives, and had zero undesirable affects!
I have HIGH standards for the brand of 'Ben n Jerrys', and this product definitely did not disappoint!! Eating it, I was completely SHOCKED the product was actually dairy free!! The texture was smooth and rich, and actually tasted like regular dairy ice cream!! There was smooth, creamy peanut butter swirrled all throughout, which tasted like actual peanut butter! So many ice creams that have "peanut butter" as an ingredient tend to be simulated and taste gritty, powdery, and bland. Additionally, 'Ben n Jerrys PB and Cookies' actually had that... COOKIES!!! For instance, where other brands so-called "cookies and cream" usually breaks down to minuscule pulverized flakes of what used to be something resembling the cookie part of one single Oreo cookie mixed amid a couple litres plain vanilla ice cream, 'Ben n Jerrys PB and Cookies' was a true, literal representation of the name, being not only swirling with actual creamy peanut butter, but actually had entire un-broken cookies, as well as cookie halves, chunks, flakes.. etc. All goodies are uniquely and expertly crafted into their small containers with the dairy free ice cream to give you a powerful, balanced, satisfying experience with every spoonful!! One word of warning though, don't try to use an ice cream scoop to dish up a bowl of this stuff!! Unlike many others where the cookies/cookie pieces tend to go mushy from the ice cream, the ones here remain solid!! I, VERY CAREFULLY, had to actually use a knife to slice the ice cream out of the container, as this was the only way to break the solid-to-begin-with-now-also-frozen-whole-cookies. Needless to say, the struggle was worth it!!
If you like cookies with your ice cream, or as this more resembled, ice cream with your cookies, you definitely won't be left disappointed!!
The only down side I've always had with 'Ben n Jerrys' products is the price point. At the convenience stores where I first found the various flavours, I saw the price as high as $10!! $10 for a small tub of ice cream is a bit much! Especially in comparison to brands like Chapmans who provide a couple Litres for 1/8th that cost! Given, they use more dairy than additives, and rarely-if-ever use entire cookies where crumble or flakes will suffice, but are equally enjoyable (and less work! Haha!). In comparison to organic/dairy-free/soy/coconut/rice based products of the same calibre, 'Ben n Jerrys' is generally more closely within price point range, so it makes sense for them to have moved into this market where people are willing to pay more for what is considered by many consumers to be less. It is a great time to get out and discover the new products in your geocers ice cream freezers, as demand is as high as the heat and humidity at this time of year, which allows for more sales, higher discount/reward coupons, and significantly better prices!! There are several Canadian coupon/discount websites currently offering savings for various 'Ben n Jerrys' products!! I am DEFINTELY taking full advantage of this as I can't wait to test their remaining new dairy-free options!!
PLEASE NOTE: This item is 'Ben n Jerrys PB & Cookies' - It is NOT a peanut butter and jam/jelly product and thus has NO JAM/JELLY in it! I have read reviews here and heard friends disappointment over being unable to taste any jam/jelly! Please be aware of this so as to go in with an open mind and to not be disappointed, nor to provide a review, based off a misunderstanding!
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NIVEA 2-in-1 Moisturizing Primer Dry to Sensitive Skin
I was provided Nivea 2-in-1 Moisturizing Primer for Dry to Sevsitive Skin by Chick Advisor for this review. The first thing I noticed upon opening the container was the smell... It smells SO GOOD!!!
I was provided Nivea 2-in-1 Moisturizing Primer for Dry to Sevsitive Skin by Chick Advisor for this review. The first thing I noticed upon opening the container was the smell... It smells SO GOOD!!! -
La Roche-Posay Ultra Micellar Water for Dry/Reactive Skin
I was excited to be selected to test and review La Roche Posay Micellar Water Ultra, cleansing, make-up removing, anti-tightness and anti-redness, as I have used several La Roche Posay products over the years and have known them to be fantastic... +
I was excited to be selected to test and review La Roche Posay Micellar Water Ultra, cleansing, make-up removing, anti-tightness and anti-redness, as I have used several La Roche Posay products over the years and have known them to be fantastic products that are not only worth the money, but live up to expectations. Unfortunately, this was not the case with this item.
I first tried the micellar water to simply clean my face in the morning and found that it left my face sticky. I waited about 10 minutes to see if the stickiness was just from it being damp, but in the end I had to re-wash my face with another product to cleans it from my skin as it was still sticky.
I tried it a couple more times, wanting to give it a genuine try before reviewing to see if there was any way it would work with my skin. I tried it with liquid foundation makeup, cream-to-powder foundation makeup, and powder foundation. I also tried it with both regular and waterproof eyeliners, and eyeliners in gel, liquid, and regular pencil form. I found it took several wipes to remove all of the eyeliners, and regardless of foundation type, my face remained sticky!
I have not had this reaction to any other Micellar waters I've tried, so am not sure specifically why my skin reacted this way.
However, I chose to give the product 3 stars because although the product didn't work for me in the least, it works great for my mom! She absolutely loves it and has made it her primary makeup remover since I received it. My mom is 67, but doesn't look it, and has skin similar to my own. This making it more confusing as to why it works brilliantly for her yet not for me.
Because it's a La Roche Posay product, I think it's worth trying out. Their products have never met me down before this so, on the name alone I think it's worth a shot. Besides that, given the experiences between myself and my mom, having similar skin types, it's worth a shot. It may leave you sticky, or you may absolutely love it. The company stands behind their products, or you can purchase it at a store that will allow you to return it in case it doesn't work for you. That way, you have nothing to lose. Nothing to lose, but the chance of a major win. Worth a shot!
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Vichy Idéalia Eyes
Thank you Vichy and Chick Advisor for another great opportunity to test a fantastic product!! I absolutely love this eye cream and use it both day and night! I love how it feels on my face, and makes it feel soft and not greasy. It goes on well... +
Thank you Vichy and Chick Advisor for another great opportunity to test a fantastic product!! I absolutely love this eye cream and use it both day and night! I love how it feels on my face, and makes it feel soft and not greasy. It goes on well under any type of foundation I have tried: cream, pressed powder, cream-to-powder.. And doesn't make it cakey. The sheen decreases the redness around my eyes and makes them look brighter, so less need for makeup! I absolutely love this product and would definitely recommend it to everyone of any age or skin type! It's fabulous!!! -
Vichy Idéalia Day Care
Thank you Chick Advisor and Vichy again for granting me the opportunity to test yet another FANTASTIC product!!! I have been using this cream for a week now and can tell you that I have definitely made the switch to this!! I love that it is thin so... +
Thank you Chick Advisor and Vichy again for granting me the opportunity to test yet another FANTASTIC product!!!
I have been using this cream for a week now and can tell you that I have definitely made the switch to this!! I love that it is thin so it absorbs easily, making your skin less greasy in the summer heat, but still allowing you to wear it under makeup without your foundation being blotchy or cakey! It moisturizes all day long, and the only time I have had to reapply has been after cleaning my face with the Vichy Thermale 3-in-1 cleanser. Together these products make you feel refreshed, which feels fantastic on these insanely hot summer days! I also love that, despite its thinness, it doesn't seem to sweat off easily, and leaves your skin soft yet not oily, greasy, or promote breakouts! Also, unlike the previous Vichy day cream I was offered to test, this does not go pillie on my skin! Can't tell you how disgusting it is to have cream on and have it get itchy and start peeling off like dead skin after a sunburn!! I am SO EXCITED that Vichy now has the right blend for my skin!!!
This has definitely been added to my daily routine: Vichy Thermale 3-in-1, Vichy Idealia Day Care, Vichy Idealia Eyes, Vichy Idealia Night.
Definitely worth trying - Definitely worth the money!!
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Vichy Pureté Thermale 3-in-1 One Step Cleansing Micellar Solution
Thank you Chick Advisor and Vichy for the opportunity to once again test some absolutely amazing products!!! I hadn't yet jumped on the current 'water' product trend, so was excited to try this solition! I am definitely using this from now on!! It... +
Thank you Chick Advisor and Vichy for the opportunity to once again test some absolutely amazing products!!!
I hadn't yet jumped on the current 'water' product trend, so was excited to try this solition! I am definitely using this from now on!! It is so good for my skin and feels so refreshing! I have used it as a wash, toner, and makeup remover. This product gets ALL of the makeup off my skin! It even works for those hard to wash off waterproof eyeliners and mascaras! It did take several pads to achieve this, but it left my skin completely clean and refreshed, without any redness or irritation from over-wiping, and more of my eyelashes remained, where they tend to fall out!
I now use this everyday, multiple times a day in the brutal heat just to freshen things up and feel clean!
Definitely getting on the band wagon with this product and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great makeup remover that leaves zero residue on your skin, or to anyone who wants the reassurance that their skin is truly clean, and wants to feel freshened up!
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Canada Dry Blackberry Ginger Ale
I drink soda everyday as it is one of the few liquids I can keep down. I was so excited to be selected to test Canada Dry Blackberry Ginger Ale for free! Thanks CANADA DRY MOTTS and CHICK ADVISOR for this amazing opportunity!! I was worried I... +
I drink soda everyday as it is one of the few liquids I can keep down. I was so excited to be selected to test Canada Dry Blackberry Ginger Ale for free! Thanks CANADA DRY MOTTS and CHICK ADVISOR for this amazing opportunity!!
I was worried I wouldn't get this review in on time as I had a hard time actually finding the product! I finally found it at Metro. It was on sale, 2 12-can boxes for $11. Regular price is $6.99 per box, which is higher than similar products on the market, but definitely worth the extra couple bucks!
Initially, I didn't really know what to expect as the thought of ginger and blackberry together sounded kind of odd. First impression, I love the design on the cans! The colours contrast well and everything is clearly legible. I found it interesting that the colours were similar to those found on many club soda and flavoured sparkling water drinks. I'm sure there was quite a bit of market research behind this decision.
Opening the can, the smell of blackberries definitely draws you in! I love that it smelled so fresh and not like that of some chemical-based flavoured sodas. There is a ton of carbonation in this drink! More so than I've experienced in other sodas. It caught me a bit off guard, but it wasn't painfully strong. I left half a can in the fridge uncovered for about 24 hours and it was still fresh and carbonated! That was shocking!! I had forgotten about it and thought I'd have to dump it, but surprisingly it wasn't flat at all!
The flavour is smooth, the blackberry is sapid, it's sweet without being too sweet. Canada Dry Blackberry Ginger Ale is definitely a distinctive flavour, one I've never so much as heard of previously. The soda is enticing, while you sip you think about all of the different things you can use it in! Definitely sparks the culinary creativity!! It is fantastic on its own, but in a tall glass with some ice cream...
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