curlysue10
Member Since: November 5, 2008Reviews
Benefit Cosmetics Celebutante Personal Stylist Makeup Kit
I am having an intense love affair with Benefit cosmetics. I searched the city for this kit and finally had the fortune of finding it at Shoppers Drug Mart just after I had decided to stop looking. It was incredibly worth it! All of the products are... +
I am having an intense love affair with Benefit cosmetics. I searched the city for this kit and finally had the fortune of finding it at Shoppers Drug Mart just after I had decided to stop looking. It was incredibly worth it! All of the products are great. I will review them here together as well as individually.
High Beam Luminescent Complexion Enhancer: A fantastic sheer pink shimmer cream that highlights beautifully.
Benetint, Rose-Tinted Lip & Cheek Stain (rose): I’ve heard a lot of hype for this product and it’s definitely well warranted. I have to say that I like it better on my lips rather than my cheeks though. On the lips it’s a striking yet natural looking reddish stain. Under a clear gloss it looks absolutely gorgeous. On the cheeks it works well as a pink flush, but I find it’s a little too bright for me. It’s also a little tricky to apply on your cheeks, since it dries very quickly there’s a bit of a trick to the application. When you use a primer under it for your cheeks it makes it a little easier. Overall, it’s a great product.
Dallas, The Outdoor Glow For The Indoor Gal Face Powder: This is a really nice natural looking bronze powder. It works well as a blush too. Just be careful not to apply too much because it’s one of those bronzers that can make your skin look a little muddy if you go overboard.
Lip Gloss in I'm With The Band (golden pink shimmer): This is the only product in the kit that I am not a fan of. It’s a nice colour, but it is very sticky and dries out your lips almost immediately. Not terribly impressed with Benefit Lip Gloss based on this one.
Full-Finish Lipstick in Lady's Choice (pinky nude): This is a great colour. It is very natural and subtle, great for day wear. The colour is also very versatile and I feel it would look great on most if not all skin tones. The texture is smooth and creamy, and stays on for quite a while. I really like it!
Full-Finish Lipstick in No Competition (deep plum): This colour is a little too overpowering at first, but if applied sparingly it looks great, and is a nice nighttime alternative to red. It looks pretty and sophisticated and is creamy and smooth in texture.
Velvet Eyeshadow in Leggy (pink nude satin): After Benetint this is my favourite product in the palette. The texture is smooth and looks very soft on. It stays on all day and looks just radiant. The pink satin colour would be a nice complement to any complexion and works very well with the Dandy Brandy colour as a compliment. I am absolutely in love with the colour!
Velvet Eyeshadow in Dandy Brandy (copper spice): This is another great eye shadow. The texture is beautiful, it has great staying power and it has a beautiful sheen. It also makes a great liner (with the help of the liner brush).
The kit also includes the Fluff Shadow/Talent Brush and a Step-By-Step Lesson. All of the colours work beautifully together, and like the other reviewers mentioned they are great quality and make for a polished neutral look. The kit itself might be hard to find since it was from the Holiday 2009 line, however all of the products are available individually and I highly recommend all of them (minus the lip gloss).
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Vaseline Sheer Infusion Body Lotion
If you have read any of my reviews you know I am an absolute lotion fiend. I probably own more lotion than any other single product and that includes nail polish, lip gloss and eye shadows. That being said, you know how much it means for me to say I... +
If you have read any of my reviews you know I am an absolute lotion fiend. I probably own more lotion than any other single product and that includes nail polish, lip gloss and eye shadows. That being said, you know how much it means for me to say I LOVE THIS LOTION! It is super smooth, sinks into your skin immediately (which is rare) and smells mild but lovely. I got the mineral scent and it smells so good; I can’t quite describe the scent, it’s almost fruity, like a fruit salad, or maybe like a pina colada? In any case, it moisturizes like magic. The first time I used it I spent the rest of the night absent-mindedly stroking my own arm! 24 hours after putting it on it feels like my skin just keeps getting softer, as opposed to feeling thirsty for more lotion.
If you have not tried this lotion yet, you should. It is absolutely amazing, and coming from a lotion fanatic, that means a lot.
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C.O. Bigelow Cinnamint Mentha Lip Shine
I am in love with this lip gloss. It’s tingly, smells amazing, and it doesn’t taste too bad either. It’s nice and thick (but not sticky), and stays on for hours! I love that it feels more moisturizing that regular lip glosses and is super... +
I am in love with this lip gloss. It’s tingly, smells amazing, and it doesn’t taste too bad either. It’s nice and thick (but not sticky), and stays on for hours! I love that it feels more moisturizing that regular lip glosses and is super shiny. I have been using it like a fiend for weeks and have barely made a dent. It’s supposed to freshen breath, which I am not too sure it actually does, but the cinnamon and mint extracts make the scent so strong that I suspect it more so gives your breath the illusion of being fresh if you know what I mean (kind of like the difference between taking a shower and putting perfume on maybe?) It is absolutely lovely and I gladly recommend it. -
L'Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hairspray
This is a great hair spray. It’s a fine mist which is very important for curly hair like mine. It holds your style together without affecting the texture of your hair. It doesn’t make your hair sticky, hard, or crispy. Your hair’s style and... +
This is a great hair spray. It’s a fine mist which is very important for curly hair like mine. It holds your style together without affecting the texture of your hair. It doesn’t make your hair sticky, hard, or crispy. Your hair’s style and natural texture is fully maintained without looking like there is any excess product in it. And if you make a mistake, removing the sprays hold is as easy as running a comb (or your fingers) through it. My only complaint is that the scent is quite strong, but if you like the scent of hair care products this won’t be a problem. Its definitely worth the price (14.99 CDN). -
Jergens Natural Glow Foaming Daily Moisturizer
This moisturizer is amazing! I’ve been very pleased with the lotion version in the past, but have never tried the foam. I saw it on clearance recently (after reading an article on msn.com that rated it one of the best products of 2009) and given... +
This moisturizer is amazing! I’ve been very pleased with the lotion version in the past, but have never tried the foam. I saw it on clearance recently (after reading an article on msn.com that rated it one of the best products of 2009) and given my skins lackluster look during the winter I decided to give it a try. I was concerned that it might look super fake given that its winter in Canada ha ha but there’s no need to worry. The colour builds very gradually (it takes about 3 applications before there is a noticeable difference) and because it’s a foam and not a lotion, it goes on super smooth which means … NO STREAKS! YAY! Very big thumbs up! -
COVERGIRL Exact Eye Brightening EyeLights Mascara
I am never disappointed with Cover Girl Mascaras, and although I like this one I have to say that Lash Blast is still my absolute favourite. I don’t think this mascara particularly brings out the colour of my eyes like it claims to do, but I... +
I am never disappointed with Cover Girl Mascaras, and although I like this one I have to say that Lash Blast is still my absolute favourite.
I don’t think this mascara particularly brings out the colour of my eyes like it claims to do, but I suppose truthfully I didn’t really expect it to. The shimmer is only visible when you have your nose to the mirror.
As mascara in general it is quite good: it makes my lashes longer, thicker and very dark which I love. I also really like the brush: it’s stiff and combs the lashes really well. It is also long and thin so it’s better for getting the tiny corner of the eye lashes than the thick Lash Blast brush.
Overall it is a good product but I am not blown away so will probably go back to Lash Blast for my next mascara purchase.
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Burt's Bees Soap Bark and Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream
I have mildly acne prone skin and have been using Proactiv for years because it has proved effective for me. However recently I have been noticing that I don’t seem to need it anymore; I get pimples very infrequently and my skin was starting to... +
I have mildly acne prone skin and have been using Proactiv for years because it has proved effective for me. However recently I have been noticing that I don’t seem to need it anymore; I get pimples very infrequently and my skin was starting to get a little dried out. I decided to try Burt’s Bees to give my skin a natural and gentle break from the harsh chemicals that it had been enduring for so long.
The last time I stopped using Proactiv for a gentler alternative I broke out immediately but that was not the case this time. This cleanser removes all of my make up, smells pretty nice (like chamomile tea), and has that cool fresh tingle. It makes my skin feel clean, nourished and soft. It also refined my sometimes large pores on my cheeks which I really love. My skin looks clean, smooth and healthy.
I have been using this cleanser for several weeks now and have no intention of stopping.
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Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant Lotion with Pure Cocoa Butter
I am completely and utterly in LOVE with this lotion. With the dreaded colder Canadian weather just arriving my skin is beginning to lose its lovely summer glow, and get a little drier than I would like. I love Vaseline’s regular Cocoa Butter... +
I am completely and utterly in LOVE with this lotion. With the dreaded colder Canadian weather just arriving my skin is beginning to lose its lovely summer glow, and get a little drier than I would like. I love Vaseline’s regular Cocoa Butter Lotion and I am a complete sucker for things labeled extra nourishing, deep conditioning etc, so I decided to purchase this lotion instead. I am SO happy I did – it is thick (it not only contains deep conditioning cocoa butter but also petroleum jelly which locks in moisture) and smells divine. The scent is beautiful and not at all overwhelming. Even though it is a really thick lotion it does not leave you with that thick greasy feeling and leaves your skin unbelievably soft and smooth. And the best part is, it restored the lovely glow that I was missing taking my skin from lackluster and dry to radiant and smooth.
I highly recommend this for the cold and dry winter months!
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Sally Hansen Diamond Strength Diamond Shine - Base & Top Coat
I really like this product. Usually I am weary of products that promise two different functions – especially with base/top coats because in my experience they are not effective at both. However this product really is good at both. Admittedly I... +
I really like this product. Usually I am weary of products that promise two different functions – especially with base/top coats because in my experience they are not effective at both. However this product really is good at both. Admittedly I like it better as a base coat than as a top coat but that is because it really is a great base coat, and just a so-so top coat.
As a base coat: It dries quickly, prevents nail discoloration (particularly under dark coloured polishes) and really does help my poor constantly polished nails stay healthy. When compared to not using a base coat at all, my nails are stronger, less prone to breaking and peeling and shinier (after I remove nail polish) when I use this base coat.
As a top coat: It doesn’t dry as fast as a base coat (which is typical of top coats) and is not really as shiny as I would like. It promises diamond shine but I think my nail polish itself is shinier in some cases. Also, if you apply it too early it causes your polish to wrinkle and dimple which pretty much defeats the purpose of using a top coat in the first place. It is an adequate top coat (when used properly), I am just not blown away.
It also emphasizes on the box that it will extend the wear of ANY nail colour which I would totally agree with. Even my cheapie polishes that typically last anywhere from 2 to 4 days last close to a week with this base/top coat, which is VERY impressive.
Overall this is a very good product (certainly the best base/top coat duo I have used) and I will definitely repurchase it when this one runs out.
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Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Cleanser
I have been a fan of Clean and Clear products for a long time, and this product has definitely become one of my favourites. It is a gentle scrub that exfoliates with smooth scrubbing beads. It is packed with vitamin C and Ginseng which is supposed... +
I have been a fan of Clean and Clear products for a long time, and this product has definitely become one of my favourites. It is a gentle scrub that exfoliates with smooth scrubbing beads. It is packed with vitamin C and Ginseng which is supposed to wake up tried looking skin and give you a radiant glow. I was skeptical about the glow part but I have to say it really does make your skin radiant. I have been using it for more than a month now every morning and my skin looks healthy and bright. It also smells lovely.
I give this one a BIG thumbs up!
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