curlysue10
Member Since: November 5, 2008Reviews
Herbal Essences Tousle Me Softly Mousse
Usually I don't like mousse and tend to avoid it, but a while back I was in the mood to try something new in my hair and this 2.97 bottle at Wal-Mart was too good a price to pass up. It should be noted that my hair can be really wavy or... +
Usually I don't like mousse and tend to avoid it, but a while back I was in the mood to try something new in my hair and this 2.97 bottle at Wal-Mart was too good a price to pass up.
It should be noted that my hair can be really wavy or loosely curled, depending on the products I use. I tend to use curl creams and sprays to play up the curls and tame frizz.
This product works towards the wavier side of my hair. And I have to say I like it. I don't love it, but I wouldn't discourage you from buying it. It has a nice lavender scent and doesn't make your hair crunchy (something I normally despise about mousse).
However I find that it tends to be a little temperamental. Sometimes it makes gorgeous wavy curls, other days it doesn't look like I put anything into my hair, resulting in a hot mess. I would say the majority of the time it works, and maybe its just my unskilled hand when it comes to using mousse as opposed to cream, but I wasn't terribly blown away. (I should also note that the bottle instructs you to blow dry with a diffuser, something I almost never do. My hair looks a million times better when I air dry, so this could be the reason I am not in love with this product...)
But hey, for the 3 bucks, I can't really complain right?
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Coppertone Oil Free Free Continuous Spray Clear Suncreen SPF 50
In my experience spray on sunscreens have been a nightmare. They're sticky and smelly, and don't spray evenly. What's the point? However this sunscreen changes all of that. It doesn't do ANY of the above. It is NOT sticky (my skin... +
In my experience spray on sunscreens have been a nightmare. They're sticky and smelly, and don't spray evenly. What's the point?
However this sunscreen changes all of that. It doesn't do ANY of the above. It is NOT sticky (my skin is silky smooth after use ... give it a few minutes to sink in though, don't judge it immediately), it doesn't smell at all, AND it sprays very evenly across skin (even at awkward angles as the bottle states).
I love this so much I think it just changed the way I think about sunscreen. I will be using this from now on. Its especially convenient at the beach when you don't want to get your hands sticky and covered in sunscreen and sand. Yuck.
I have it in SPF 50 but it also comes in lower and higher SPFs. Highly recommend.
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Benefit Cosmetics Brow Zings
I am a huge fan of Benefit cosmetics, but not such a huge fan of their prices. I'm generally a drug store vs. department store kind of girl, but for Benefit I make the exception. That being said, I save up all my Shoppers Optimum points to... +
I am a huge fan of Benefit cosmetics, but not such a huge fan of their prices. I'm generally a drug store vs. department store kind of girl, but for Benefit I make the exception. That being said, I save up all my Shoppers Optimum points to "splurge" on Benefit cosmetics. YAY
This is my most recent purchase, and I love it! I have had my eye on it (no pun intended!) for a while now and finally picked it up. The kit comes in 3 shades (light, medium and dark) and contains wax for shaping brows, powder for setting brows, tweezers, hard angle brush and blending brush. It also comes in an adorable little compact (Benefit always has great packaging but this one has got to be my favourite) with a mirror AND a little tutorial/lesson in the package. Awesome!
Words of wisdom: When I went to the Beauty Boutique at Shoppers Drug Mart I was lucky enough to get some advice from a girl who knew all about Brow Zings. She said in her experience it is a very dark product and that I should get the "light". Its funny because I had gone in there intending to ask if dark would be dark enough for my jet black hair, and was ironically told that I should use light. I was skeptical but she put it on me and WOW was she RIGHT!!! Anything darker than this would give a really harsh eyebrow look, and that's DEFINITELY NOT what you want. (A sad note for my fair skinned/light haired friends, this product might not be for you. It would be way too dark I think...)
In short, if you're looking for natural looking eyebrows and want a cute little compact that does it all, look no further.
I am very happy with this product and will definitely repurchase it when its finished (which will take an exceptionally long time I believe because you use so little of the product each time.) My only minor complaint is that the angle brush is not as stiff and I would like for defining my brows, and I may look into getting a stiffer brush for this reason.
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COVERGIRL Exact Eyelights Eye Brightening Eyeshadow
I am having a love affair with this eye shadow palette right now. I have brown eyes and chose the corresponding palette. In my experience eye shadows in general are kind of a flavour of the month (slash week, slash day ha ha) but this one is... +
I am having a love affair with this eye shadow palette right now. I have brown eyes and chose the corresponding palette. In my experience eye shadows in general are kind of a flavour of the month (slash week, slash day ha ha) but this one is different. The colours are so neutral and versatile I have kept it in my everyday make-up bag (as opposed to my going out/crazier colours make-up bag). I have been using it practically everyday! Never before have I had such loyalty to one eye shadow, day in and day out.
The four colours included in the palette are a slate gray, a lighter gray, a neutral beige and a coppery colour. I am in love with all four. The browns are great for day, the greys are great for smoking it up for night and they all blend together beautifully. The only thing I feel like it could use is a darker brown to do a brown smoky eye. I have been using another dark brown eye shadow to achieve this book, but obviously it would be ideal if this colour was just included in one handy little palette.
The texture of the shadow itself is very smooth, and long lasting. The colour easily lasts all day, which is a bit of a feat with my slightly oily eyelids.
It also comes with a small shadow brush (as in a real make up brush, in addition to one of the pitiful little sponge things that usually come with eye shadows). I am very pleased with this as well because it makes application easier than using the cheapie sponge one, and I can save the brush to be used exclusively for that palette.
These eyeshadow palettes (like other products in the Eyelights line) come in four colours: hazel, green, blue and brown eyes.
Overall a huge thumbs up. I am so impressed with this make-up – it was a very pleasant surprise!
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The Body Shop Hemp Hand Protector
In the summer I work in an office as a file clerk and being around paper all day my hands tend to get seriously dry. Its Hemp Hand Protector to the rescue! This lotion is thick and luxurious. It gives my hands the extra nourishment they sometimes... +
In the summer I work in an office as a file clerk and being around paper all day my hands tend to get seriously dry. Its Hemp Hand Protector to the rescue!
This lotion is thick and luxurious. It gives my hands the extra nourishment they sometimes crave with the help of community trade organic beeswax and the essential fatty acids found in hemp seed oil.
It is slightly greasy on your hands at first but soaks in relatively fast. A huge plus is that it doesn't come off when you wash your hands!
Some have complained about the scent, and the fact that it smells slightly medicinal. While I cannot fully deny this I can say that the scent seems rather mild to me and I find the subtle earthy scent to be quite pleasant.
Overall, this is an excellent product that is well worth every penny you pay for it.
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MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish
Words can almost not describe how much I love this product. It is a mineral shimmer powder that you dust on your face for that flawless celebrity-like glow (and not the faux-tan kind of glow, the luminous, healthy, too-good-to-be-true kind of... +
Words can almost not describe how much I love this product. It is a mineral shimmer powder that you dust on your face for that flawless celebrity-like glow (and not the faux-tan kind of glow, the luminous, healthy, too-good-to-be-true kind of glow!)
I have it in Feisty Redhead which is golden shimmer on the left, pink shimmer on the right, and two middle of the road shades in between. This makes this compact perfect for highlighting, cheeks, and even for all over your face.
I have been on what feels like an eternal search for a product that gives me this kind of luminous glow without looking fake and I can safely and emphatically say that my search is now over. I am in complete and utter L-O-V-E!
I have gotten endless compliments on my complexion since I have been using this product. I dust it lightly over my entire face after foundation, and apply a little of the pink shimmer on the apples of my cheeks for good measure. Without being too self-deprecating, my skin looks completely flawless without looking fake (Be sure not to apply too much though because there is a fine line between just enough and too much).
Highly highly recommend. (Did I mention that I love it?)
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L'Oreal EverPure Smooth Shampoo and Conditioner
I coloured my hair using L'Oreal Healthy Look Crème Gloss (which is only supposed to last 28 shampoos) and my colour lasted far more than that! While I am sure some credit goes to the hair colour itself, I give some credit to the excellent... +
I coloured my hair using L'Oreal Healthy Look Crème Gloss (which is only supposed to last 28 shampoos) and my colour lasted far more than that! While I am sure some credit goes to the hair colour itself, I give some credit to the excellent shampoo and conditioner.
I love love LOVE the scent of both, particularly the conditioner which has rosemary in it. I know it sounds weird, but you must give it a try, it’s a refreshing and delicious scent!
My only complaint (which is albeit very minor) is the bottles. They are very weak, with solid plastic lids which makes squeezing the product out very challenging, especially when you come to the end of your bottles. I would STRONGLY suggest L'Oreal work on this because I was so frustrated struggling with the bottles during some showers that I may not buy it again, and choose another brand that maintains my freshly coloured hair.
It's a little pricy (at about 9.99 a bottle) but it lasts a long time and is effective so that is definitely worth it!
Overall I think this is a great product and I definitely recommend it to my all hair colouring friends out there!
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Dove Clinical Protection Original Clean Anti-Perspirant
I waited forever to review this product because I just could not make up my mind about whether or not I liked it. I supposed that right there tells you everything you need to know… I am always switching deodorant brands because I have never been... +
I waited forever to review this product because I just could not make up my mind about whether or not I liked it. I supposed that right there tells you everything you need to know…
I am always switching deodorant brands because I have never been truly satisfied with anything I have used. Most work for a while and then stop being as effective, so I switch. Anyway I decided to try out one of the clinical versions that every brand seems to be coming out with. I went with Dove because I use their deodorant most frequently and I trust them.
I was simply not blown away. I did not find this product worked any better than your average deodorant, and for more than double the price I feel that it should do more than double the job. It doesn’t.
I should say (and this is something that held me back from getting the clinical version until now) is that the box states that you're supposed to apply it before you go to bed, so it can be absorbed while you sleep, and then you do not have to apply it in the morning when getting dressed. I thought that was bizarre and was worried that since I shower in the morning, I would be washing all the product off. Well, when you open the box the detailed instructions explicitly state that this is not the case. So if that same concern is holding you back, fear not.
(However I should note that it felt really weird to have bare underarms in the morning. I definitely felt like I was missing something. I suppose if I had experienced incredible results, this would not have been the case).
Overall I can't say that I recommend this product. I am not going to say it doesn't work, because it works as well as your average deodorant, but if you're looking for something spectacular, I would save your money.
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L'Oreal Paris Healthy Look Creme Gloss Color
A while back I was lucky enough to attend the L'oreal Gloss and Glamour Gala, where I was among the first to try L'oreal's Healthy Look Colour Gloss for myself. My hair had never been coloured before, so naturally I was super nervous... +
A while back I was lucky enough to attend the L'oreal Gloss and Glamour Gala, where I was among the first to try L'oreal's Healthy Look Colour Gloss for myself. My hair had never been coloured before, so naturally I was super nervous. But I soon found out that my nerves were unnecessary – healthy look is not a permanent hair dye (it washes out after approximately 28 shampoos) so even if you don’t totally love it, its not permanent!
My hair is as dark as you can get … BLACK. I was afraid that the colour gloss wouldn't make a difference in my hair, but it really did! I used 4AR Cool Chestnut Brown and my hair came out dark reddish brown, with a hint of golden shine.
Seriously I cannot applaud L'oreal enough for the shine factor here. It is INCREDIBLE!!! I was already blessed with naturally shiny hair, but this colour definitely steps it up a notch!
For me the colour lasted more than the 28 washes, because I have been using L'oreal's Everpure Shampoo and Conditioner system, however even though it has been more than a couple of months, hints of the colour are still there. I am not sure if this would be the case for everyone, but just know that the colour may not 100% come out despite the fact that it is temporary. It is most certainly not as noticeable now as it was when I first coloured it, but in some lights (especially bright office fluorescent lighting) it still shines reddish brown.
Overall using L'oreal's Healthy Look Colour Gloss was a great experience. I cannot believe how glossy and gorgeous it made my hair look. I would recommend it without a doubt to anyone who has never coloured before, or even to those who have but want to experiment with a different colour.
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Burt's Bees Pomegranate Moisturizing Lip Balm
This is by far my favourite Burt's Bees lip balm! I have tried all of them and I can safely say this one is the most effective. (The Honey version is a close runner up, but I find that the scent a little strong – kind of like a beeswax candle... +
This is by far my favourite Burt's Bees lip balm! I have tried all of them and I can safely say this one is the most effective. (The Honey version is a close runner up, but I find that the scent a little strong – kind of like a beeswax candle — so I reach for the replenishing one given the chance; and the original peppermint is good, but I find that its too waxy, and needs to be heated in your pocket or hand before its really workable – not ideal!)
The Replenishing Lip Balm has a mild pomegranate scent (if it truly smells like pomegranate or not is questionable in my opinion, but no matter…), the reddish tint it gives your lips is subtle, and its smooth and soft every time. Not to mention that your lips feel gloriously hydrated after use. A perfect 10 in the lip balm category! Well done Burt's Bees!
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