curlysue10
Member Since: November 5, 2008Reviews
Aveda Rosemary Mint Shampoo
I am not blown away by this shampoo. I had pretty high expectations given that it is such a cult favourite and I have to say that I feel it is pretty mediocre. Aveda advertises it as being "good for all hair types" which should have been my clue... +
I am not blown away by this shampoo. I had pretty high expectations given that it is such a cult favourite and I have to say that I feel it is pretty mediocre. Aveda advertises it as being "good for all hair types" which should have been my clue that it wouldn't be anything special. I have curly hair that tends to be more on the wavy side when it gets long (as it is right now). I have been using this for more than a month and I have had pretty average results. I'm not saying it is a bad shampoo, it is just nothing spectacular.
It does the job of cleaning my hair, detangling it and making it soft and shiny. It does not do anything that great it terms of volume or frizz and as my mother pointed out, my hair was pretty shiny and soft to begin with. As many other reviewers have mentioned I did enjoy the invigorating sensation of the mint on my scalp, especially when you rinse the shampoo out. It feels tingly, clean and refreshing. Plus the scent is amazing, though it doesn't stick in your hair after you leave the shower. Also, it's a small bottle and I would have thought you would only need a small amount to create a decent lather but the opposite is true. I feel like I use a large chunk of the bottle every time which makes it really not seem like a good value for the price.
Overall I will probably not repurchase this, nor would I recommend it to a friend but again it's not because I didn't like it, I just wasn't "wow-ed" by it.
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Garnier Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel-Cream (Normal to Combination)
A friend of mine recommended this lotion to me so I decided to stray from my go-to face lotion and try it out. I agree with the others that the gel cream texture is quite pleasant and the cooling sensation is soothing. It does have a stronger... +
A friend of mine recommended this lotion to me so I decided to stray from my go-to face lotion and try it out. I agree with the others that the gel cream texture is quite pleasant and the cooling sensation is soothing. It does have a stronger scent than most facial lotions but I liked it (I can see it bothering some people though). I did not find that it was particularly moisturizing, though I did like the smoothness of my skin after using it and agree with shiorim that it makes for a good make-up base.
My complaint is that I have somewhat sensitive skin and it reacted to this lotion over time. I used it for several weeks before I started to develop miniscule red bumps on my forehead and elsewhere in my t-zone. Not attractive. I discontinued use and the bumps went away so I am sure it was this lotion that did it.
Overall I think it is quite mediocre and wouldn't really recommend it. There are other (better) gel creams on the market with lighter scents that do a better job of moisturizing, though they might be a tad more expensive
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Zucker's Bagels & Smoked Fish
On a recent trip to New York my friends and I ate at this place for breakfast several times. The bagels are fresh, huge and delicious and the staff are so friendly and welcoming. The place has a lot of charm and I was interested to see that... +
On a recent trip to New York my friends and I ate at this place for breakfast several times. The bagels are fresh, huge and delicious and the staff are so friendly and welcoming. The place has a lot of charm and I was interested to see that it's a Zagat rated restaurant as well! The food was great, the coffee I hate to say was terrible though. Super strong and bitter (although isn't the the reputation of small coffee shops in NYC?) Regardless we went back more than once for a yummy and relatively cheap breakfast. We just stumbled upon it because it was close to our hotel but it's the kind of place that I feel like if I were a real New Yorker I would eat all the time! Definitely check it out!
146 Chambers Street
New York, NY
10007-1245
(212) 608-5844
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Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Anti-Chip Top Coat
I am very happy with this product, it does everything is claims it's going to do. According to the website "After applying your favorite Sally Hansen Nail Color, wait two minutes, then apply one coat of Insta-Dri Anti-Chip Top Coat. Manicure... +
I am very happy with this product, it does everything is claims it's going to do. According to the website "After applying your favorite Sally Hansen Nail Color, wait two minutes, then apply one coat of Insta-Dri Anti-Chip Top Coat. Manicure will be dry to the touch in 30 seconds." And they're not lying, it really is dry to the touch in about 30 seconds. Plus it's super shiny and fairly durable. I apply another top coat about two days after my manicure and was very happy with the results. -
Sally Hansen Crackle Overcoat
So SO unimpressed with this polish. I was looking for a cheaper alternative to OPI's Shatter polish and I was so disappointed in this. You get what you pay for honestly. I got this in Antiqued Gold and was excited to use it over a variety of... +
So SO unimpressed with this polish. I was looking for a cheaper alternative to OPI's Shatter polish and I was so disappointed in this. You get what you pay for honestly. I got this in Antiqued Gold and was excited to use it over a variety of different colours. My problem with it is that it just doesn't "crackle" enough ... you can hardly see the colour underneath! It honestly looks just like plain gold from a distance. It's also very dull and definitely needs a top coat. If you are going for the shatter trend, just buy shatter. It's so popular now that it's really come down in price anyway and the competitors like this one are only a couple of dollars cheaper. -
COVERGIRL LashBlast Length Mascara
I am a huge fan of the original orange lash blast (and usually get volumizing mascaras) but I really wanted to try lash blast length to see if I could pair the two together to make a super combo, length and volume (yes, I know lash blast fusion is... +
I am a huge fan of the original orange lash blast (and usually get volumizing mascaras) but I really wanted to try lash blast length to see if I could pair the two together to make a super combo, length and volume (yes, I know lash blast fusion is supposed to do this itself but according to reviews here it sucks lol). I am incredibly happy with lash blast length. As numerous other reviewers have mentioned it makes for a fantastic daytime mascara because it lengthens but also looks super natural. When used under the lash blast volumizing mascara it works wonders ... my lashes look almost fake! I think I will continue to stock both of these lovely tubes in my make-up bag full time. Huge thumbs up! -
Gyan Yoga
I have done yoga before but this was my first time doing hot yoga and I was really nervous. I got 20 classes to Gyan Yoga through jabr deals (for 30 bucks! 20 classes is actually $199). It seems that a lot of people get vouchers to this place... +
I have done yoga before but this was my first time doing hot yoga and I was really nervous. I got 20 classes to Gyan Yoga through jabr deals (for 30 bucks! 20 classes is actually $199). It seems that a lot of people get vouchers to this place through deal websites because I hear people coming in all the time and talking about the deal online when the sign up. The only drawback of this coupon is that I needed to use the 20 classes in 60 days (and I don't think I'm going to be able to do it!)
Overall the place is really nice. It is a relatively small place in Liberty Village (on Jefferson Street just south of King) with one studio. There are 3 guys who work there and lead the classes. It seems to me that there are regulars who must live in the area because the guys know them by name. Initially I was intimidated because the guys seemed a little bit abrupt but now that I have been several times I have come to realize that they're not really rude, they just talk to the people they know and I assume they warm up to the others. At a place where they have drop in classes and deal vouchers I can imagine they see a lot of people who only come one time and then quit. Regardless they are nice and very welcoming and understanding when it comes to beginners.
The classes themselves are an hour long and vary in difficulty depending on which one you choose. I have tried almost all of them by now and I have enjoyed them all. Predictably Gyan Core is a bit more strenuous than the others because it focuses on strengthening core muscles. There are 5 different hot yoga options and one regular yoga class. My only minor complaint is that the shape of the room is a little bit irregular and depending on where you position yourself, you may not be able to see the instructor. This is a problem in many classes though (not just at this studio) and luckily they recognize this and move around the class. In addition you can always watch some of the regulars for help and there are mirrors on one wall which help you to see what everyone else is doing.
Overall the studio is pretty and clean and they are very organized. The classes are great and very welcoming to beginners. I would recommend Gyan Yoga to anyone.
Gyan Yoga
Phone 647-341-4926
Fax
Address 107 Jefferson Avenue
TORONTO - ON
M6K 3E4
Website http://www.gyanyoga.ca
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COVERGIRL NatureLuxe Mousse Mascara
I did not like this mascara at all. I was eager to try it because I have heard that the chemicals in mascara are pretty bad for your eyes so I was excited by the idea of a less synthetic, chemical-filled mascara. I have tried the natureluxe lip... +
I did not like this mascara at all. I was eager to try it because I have heard that the chemicals in mascara are pretty bad for your eyes so I was excited by the idea of a less synthetic, chemical-filled mascara. I have tried the natureluxe lip gloss/balm in this line and LOVE it so I was hopeful about this product. I am pretty faithful to my CoverGirl Lash Blast mascara so I know that I generally like Cover Girl mascaras.
Unfortunately it just did not deliver for me. I used the black/brown one (I am not sure if they're having trouble keeping them in stock or if a darker colour just does not exist but I could not find blackest black anywhere which is my staple mascara shade). Anyway, it found it to be too lightweight (if that's possible). It made my lashes appear sparse and because it was black/brown they were not even overly defined colour wise.
In addition my eyes reacted badly to this mascara. It must have been an allergic reaction or something because they were itchy and my eyelids became puffy and red. I couldn't wear any eye make-up for almost a week after using this mascara for a few days because my eyes were so painful and irritated.
Lastly, my sister also tried the same product in the same shade and somehow the mascara made her eyelashes look like a bluish-gray. NO idea how that happened but she was not impressed either. Her eyes did not react as mine did but she still didn't like the mascara itself. It lengthened (which is her requirement for a mascara) but it made her lashes look more sparse than they actually are which she was not a fan of).
So overall it's a big thumbs down for this product from me. Too bad because it's a good idea and I really wanted to like it; I'll just have to stick with my Last Blast.
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Goody Simple Styles Spin Pin
I love these pins! They seem like a gimmick but as soon as you use them you will believe that they're not. Honestly, I have pretty big curly (read: heavy) hair and two pins is enough to hold it up, and tightly too. I hate when your hair is... +
I love these pins! They seem like a gimmick but as soon as you use them you will believe that they're not. Honestly, I have pretty big curly (read: heavy) hair and two pins is enough to hold it up, and tightly too. I hate when your hair is held up but feels like it's going to fall at any moment, but with these your hair is secure. Look up videos on YouTube to get the hang of the technique (I am still trying to master doing a messy up-do with them, a clean plain bun is much easier). Also as another reviewer mentioned, buy them off eBay. You will get 10 pins (that's 5 sets since you need two pins to make a set) for the same price as you would pay for one set in the store. Seriously give these a try, you won't be disappointed.
(The only reason I marked these down half a star on price is because they're kind of expensive if you buy them from the store compared to the value of buying them on eBay.)
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Aveeno Nourish Style Volumizing Foam
I have long curly hair and the longer it gets the flatter it gets on top, giving me that awkward Christmas Tree shape (curly girls will know what I'm talking about here). Normally I am not a fan of mousse (I prefer serums and spray gels) but... +
I have long curly hair and the longer it gets the flatter it gets on top, giving me that awkward Christmas Tree shape (curly girls will know what I'm talking about here). Normally I am not a fan of mousse (I prefer serums and spray gels) but this came in a teen pack I bought from Shoppers Drug Mart so I decided to try it out on my roots. I followed my usual routine but scrunched a couple of pumps of this volumizing mousse into the roots of my hair with my hair dumped upside down. I am very impressed with the results, it made a noticeable difference in the volume on the top of my head. This only stands to reason that girls who need to add volume to their hair all over will be happy. -
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