CrystalDawn
Member Since: April 15, 2011Reviews
COVERGIRL LashBlast Fusion Mascara
Ah, mascara. I seem to always be on the hunt for the perfect mascara. I'm fair skinned with very blonde eyelashes. In fact, you can't really see most of them if I'm not wearing mascara. A couple of weeks ago I picked up a LashBlast... +
Ah, mascara. I seem to always be on the hunt for the perfect mascara. I'm fair skinned with very blonde eyelashes. In fact, you can't really see most of them if I'm not wearing mascara.
A couple of weeks ago I picked up a LashBlast Fusion for about $10 CAD. The wand looked like it might work better than others I've used in the past, and I was right. The first 3 or 4 uses it came out with too much mascara on it, but that seems to happen with all mascaras. After that, I was finding it very easy to apply, even to my lower lashes. The brush does separate lashes very well, and it did lengthen them. I didn't score the product higher because it claims to add volume and it didn't really. Also, the handle is a bit hard to hold because of its size and shape.
If you're looking for a mascara that goes on smoothly with a brush that separates lashes rather than clumping them, this is a good one to try. I'm very happy with it and will continue to use it!
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Pantene Pro-V Curly Hair Series Dry to Moisturized Shampoo
A few months ago I received a sample of this shampoo (and the conditioner) from the Pantene website, and was so impressed with it I've been using them both since. I have long, thick, and slightly curly hair that loves to frizz in various areas... +
A few months ago I received a sample of this shampoo (and the conditioner) from the Pantene website, and was so impressed with it I've been using them both since.
I have long, thick, and slightly curly hair that loves to frizz in various areas, and is very fussy when it comes to shampoo and conditioner. This shampoo is silky and light with a good lather, and it smells great! It's sort of a fruity/floral scent that's not overpowering. Rinsing the shampoo out is easy and I don't feel like there's any residue left on my hair. I follow up with the conditioner from the same line, and it performs as well as the shampoo.
I've not been a big fan of Pantene in the past, but I'm loving how soft and silky this shampoo is leaving my hair feeling. Frizz has definitely not been as much of a problem, and my hair looks smoother and shinier than it has with any other line I've used before.
The price I notice is usually $5 - $6 CAD, and I see it on sale often, so definitely worth buying.
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Gillette Venus Embrace Razor and Razor Heads
Venus Embrace has been my go-to razor for several years! I love the shape of the head, which lies nicely on your skin and doesn't feel like it's cutting in, nor do the blades feel like they're dragging. Actually, the shape of the... +
Venus Embrace has been my go-to razor for several years!
I love the shape of the head, which lies nicely on your skin and doesn't feel like it's cutting in, nor do the blades feel like they're dragging. Actually, the shape of the entire razor is comfortable and easy to use, and I find the 5 blades to be very effective. The glide strips last quite well, and I usually get several good leg shaves out of the blades. After that, I get several more shaves out of it using it only on my underarms.
When you first buy Venus Embrace it's about $17.00 CAD for the razor and 2 cartridges, then a little over $20.00 CAD for 4 refill cartridges. Seems expensive, but wow, are razors expensive these days! When you compare it to buying the bargain versions and what you get with them, it all evens out for me. Also, I try to buy them ahead of time when they're on sale, or even hunt around for a coupon. Saving a buck or two is always a good thing, right?
I definitely recommend giving this razor a try!
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Schick Intuition Plus Shaving Kit Sensitive Skin
I have mixed feelings about this razor. Unlike others, I don't find that the "bar" around it melts quickly, but it does become cumbersome after a couple of uses. For about 3 uses it's very good, I get an excellent shave. You do have to be... +
I have mixed feelings about this razor. Unlike others, I don't find that the "bar" around it melts quickly, but it does become cumbersome after a couple of uses. For about 3 uses it's very good, I get an excellent shave. You do have to be careful with it because it's a very close shave and the razor can easily bite you if you're not taking your time, and you may be left with a bit of a burn or cut.
Overall, I find the Intuition Plus to be far too expensive for its worth.
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Dove Cream Oil Body Wash
When it comes to soaping up in the shower, I tend to have a hard time finding something that won't either dry my skin out or give me a bit of a bad reaction. I usually use a glycerin bar, but they seem to get used up very quickly. That's... +
When it comes to soaping up in the shower, I tend to have a hard time finding something that won't either dry my skin out or give me a bit of a bad reaction. I usually use a glycerin bar, but they seem to get used up very quickly. That's what sent my on a search for a really good body wash, and thanks to ChickAdvisor reviews I decided to try Dove CreamOil.
I've used 2 or 3 different body washes before and they worked, but there was nothing outstanding about them. Dove CreamOil, however, is outstanding. The scents are lovely (I chose Rosewood & Cocoa Butter), the texture is so soft and creamy, and it doesn't feel like there's any residue left on your skin. I do still need to use moisturizer, but not not each time I shower.
As far as price goes, I paid about $5.00 CAD. You don't need very much of the wash to get a good lather, and so far this one bottle is going much further than $5 worth of glycerin soap does (not to mention, the glycerins don't leave the soft, scented skin that this does!).
Overall, after using this for about three weeks, my skin is softer than it has ever been before and I'm very pleased! I definitely recommend giving this body wash a try!
(Added the photo because, at least at the moment, the bottle looks different in Canada)
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