curlysue10
Member Since: November 5, 2008Reviews
Finishing Touch Flawless Dermaplane Glow
I recieved this product free to try from the Chickadvisor Product Review Club. I have been using simple dermaplaning razors for a while now. I use them probably once a month and my skin is insanely smooth afterwards. Read up on dermaplaning if... +
I recieved this product free to try from the Chickadvisor Product Review Club.
I have been using simple dermaplaning razors for a while now. I use them probably once a month and my skin is insanely smooth afterwards. Read up on dermaplaning if you haven't already. There are lots of good YouTube videos to show you appropriate technique which makes a huge difference.
Anyway, compared to the other ones I have used I didn't find these to be as sharp which would be better for an absolute beginner I think. I found this slightly annoying as it meant I had to take several passes at the same spot in some cases. The light makes a tremendous amount of difference and I am really very happy with that.
Overall the end result was as good as I have had with another dermaplaning razors in the past. It took slightly longer as it was not as sharp as I'm used to though the use of the light saves you some time so I feel like in the end it evens out.
Would definitely recommend to a friend, especially a beginner.
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Mott's Clamato Reserve
I received this product free to try from the Chickadvisor Product Review club. We are HUGE caesar fans in this house. We have a couple a week, easily. Mott's Clamato is an item that is literally always in our fridge. Our favourite one is the Extra... +
I received this product free to try from the Chickadvisor Product Review club.
We are HUGE caesar fans in this house. We have a couple a week, easily. Mott's Clamato is an item that is literally always in our fridge. Our favourite one is the Extra Spicy flavour (the red label). The blue label (Original) and yellow label (The Works) are okay but we don't love them. All that to say, we are no strangers to a good tasting caesar.
We really liked this Mott's Clamato Reserve. Taste wise, the flavours are very strong, but not in a bad way. We found that the horseradish taste was particularly strong.
In terms of spice level, this definitely rivals the Extra Spicy. If you're someone who tends towards milder caesars, I do feel like this would be a bit too spicy for you. The flavour of the spices is great, but I think it's the jalapeno puree (yum!) that gives it the burn your throat after you've swallowed type of burning feeling. This is not meant to be a complaint, simply an observation. Some people like this type of heat, while it is too much for others.
I also found that in general the flavour profile tasted a little more tomatoey and a little less salty that the original versions.
Overall, I liked the Reserve Clamato but I am not sure I would purchase it over the original options. I didn't dislike it, but I didn't love it enough to justify the higher price tag (it is around 6.99 for a 1L bottle versus around 3.99 for a 1.89L bottle). If natural ingredients are very important to you, then this is certainly a great replacement for your regular clamato.
If you have tried the other flavours like Pickled Bean, Gin and Cucumber or Sweet and Spicy you likely will agree with me here: they're nice to try but not something I would want to have multiple drinks of, and probably not something I would crave. All that to say, I would repurchase and would definitely recommend, but I wouldn't ditch my Extra Spicy Clamato for this.
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Batiste Waterless Cleansing Foam with Coconut Milk
Do you even remember what life was before dry shampoo? Yeah, me either. I have wavy/curly long hair that tends to be on the dry side. I wash my hair every 3 to 4 days generally which means days 3 and 4 are usually dry shampoo days. I leave my hair... +
Do you even remember what life was before dry shampoo? Yeah, me either.
I have wavy/curly long hair that tends to be on the dry side. I wash my hair every 3 to 4 days generally which means days 3 and 4 are usually dry shampoo days. I leave my hair down on the first two days and up on the next two. All of this to say, dry shampoo is an integral part of my weekly hair routine.
I have tried many different brands but Batiste is by far my favourite. I like that they have a variety of scents and even textures - the coconut scent and the XXL volume ones are my favourites respectively.
To be honest I was apprehensive about the foam formula of dry shampoo. I was worried that it would leave my hair sticky or weighed down. I could not have been more wrong. The foam is delightfully light, and smells great. As much as I enjoy the scents of the other Batiste products I do find that they give your hair a telltale ‘I used dry shampoo this morning’ smell. Although the foam is scented it doesn’t have a strong scent that lingers and I love this.
I tried the foam several times with three different goals in mind; on second day hair that I’d planned to leave down, on second or third day hair that I intended to curl with a curling wand, and also on third or fourth day hair that I’d intended to put up. The foam performed amazingly in each of these cases. I was particularly impressed with its performance when I was leaving my hair down. You work it into your roots/scalp and it disappears immediately with absolutely no residue.
Bottom line, this is an excellent dry shampoo product. As for how it compares to your standard spray dry shampoo, I actually prefer it and will absolutely be repurchasing it. I would without a doubt recommend this product to a friend.
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Dove Nutritive Solutions Intensive Repair Conditioner
I have curly/wavy hair that tends to be on the drier side. It is long and medium thickness. I wash my hair at night and have been drying it in a microfiber hair turban as I sleep. Because of this process my hair has become curlier, but is... +
I have curly/wavy hair that tends to be on the drier side. It is long and medium thickness. I wash my hair at night and have been drying it in a microfiber hair turban as I sleep. Because of this process my hair has become curlier, but is slightly more textured and can sometimes appear dry and frizzy as a result.
I am not especially loyal to any particular conditioner for some reason - I never do find that any of them make significant differences to my hair. Because of this I have used MANY. I tried Dove conditioner in the past and remember finding it thin and ineffective. This improved formula is thicker and certainly did feel like it made a difference in my hair after just one use. I like the texture of this conditioner a lot. The thicker lotion type texture is exactly what I would expect from a conditioner that claimed to repair damage.
The bottle claims to make both short term and long term improvements to your hair. I can absolutely agree that it makes short term improvements as my hair was smoother and more manageable after one use. I only wash my hair about every 4 days so I feel like I didn't use it long enough to comment on the ability to make a difference in my hair's condition and texture long term. I am eager to see if this conditioner helps to repair my slightly damaged (though not split) ends over the long term.
The scent is a light subtly sweet scent that I really loved. It was not overpowering and doesn't linger after your shower. Overall I really like this conditioner and will happily keep using it.
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Dove Nutritive Solutions Daily Moisture Conditioner
I have curly/wavy hair that tends to be on the drier side. It is long and medium thickness. I wash my hair at night and have been drying it in a microfiber hair turban as I sleep. Because of this process my hair has become curlier, but is... +
I have curly/wavy hair that tends to be on the drier side. It is long and medium thickness. I wash my hair at night and have been drying it in a microfiber hair turban as I sleep. Because of this process my hair has become curlier, but is slightly more textured and can sometimes appear dry and frizzy as a result.
I am not especially loyal to any particular conditioner for some reason - I never do find that any of them make significant differences to my hair. Because of this I have used MANY over the years. I tried Dove conditioner in the past and remember finding it thin and ineffective. This improved formula is thicker and certainly did feel like it made a difference in my hair after just one use.
The bottle claims to make both short term and long term improvements to your hair. I can absolutely agree that it makes short term improvements as my hair was smoother and more manageable after one use. I only wash my hair about every 4 days so I feel like I didn't use it long enough to comment on the ability to make a difference in my hair's condition and texture long term.
For anyone who uses the "no poo" method of hair care (i.e. not using shampoo and only using conditioner) I feel that this conditioner would be suitable for you. I tried this once and my hair felt moisturized but my scalp also felt clean.
The scent is a light clean scent that doesn't linger after your shower. Overall I really like this conditioner and will happily keep using it.
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NEUTROGENA® HYDRO BOOST Whipped Body Balm
I have normal skin and am extremely faithful to my Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion. It is one of the few beauty products that I always repurchase when it runs out without thinking twice. That said, I do enjoy the luxury of a good body butter or... +
I have normal skin and am extremely faithful to my Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion. It is one of the few beauty products that I always repurchase when it runs out without thinking twice. That said, I do enjoy the luxury of a good body butter or balm every now and then, particularly one that offers a nice scent.
The scent of this product is probably my favourite part. It is a nice, light, clean scent that lasts on your skin and is very pleasant without being too strong.
The body balm itself is smooth and almost gel like in texture. It absorbs surprisingly fast for something so moisturizing. I find that it is just SLIGHTLY sticky to the touch, even long after it dries. This is perhaps the only unpleasant thing about it, though I don't find it bothersome enough to have stopped using it.
It is labeled as being for "very dry skin" so I actually think I will like it even more in the winter. If you have used any of the Neutrogena Hydro Boost sunscreens (which have been my go-to this summer) this smells exactly like those, and the texture and feeling it leaves behind is identical to that as well.
Overall this is a good product, and a great price for the value (I think it will last a long time too because a little goes a long way). I would recommend it to a friend and would consider repurchasing.
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Joico Hair Shake Liquid-to-Powder Texturizing Finisher
This is one of those little dream products that you didn't know you needed in your life. I have slightly dry, frizzy-ish wavy/curly dark hair. As such I usually gravitate towards products that are smoothing rather than ones labeled... +
This is one of those little dream products that you didn't know you needed in your life. I have slightly dry, frizzy-ish wavy/curly dark hair. As such I usually gravitate towards products that are smoothing rather than ones labeled texturizing.
This spray was a pleasant little surprise. They call it a "plumping powder into a versatile mist" that is supposed to build texture and volume without leaving a residue. I can honestly say that this is just what the spray does. You apply it onto dry hair which made it ideal for reviving my curls on the second and third days after a wash. You only need a couple of spritzes and it doesn't leave your hair sticky at all.
I have found myself using this product regularly since receiving it and will certainly repurchase it when it runs out. LOVE!
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Garnier BB Cream 5-in-1 Miracle Skin Perfector (Combination to Oily Skin)
I tried Garnier's BB Cream years ago when it first came out. I imagine this is a new and improved formula from back then but unfortunately my skin reacted the same way now as it did the last time I used it (not well!) The "skin perfecting"... +
I tried Garnier's BB Cream years ago when it first came out. I imagine this is a new and improved formula from back then but unfortunately my skin reacted the same way now as it did the last time I used it (not well!)
The "skin perfecting" coverage is great. I find it to be ideal for that no-make up look; you can wear it like a tinted moisturizer without anything else on top and get medium coverage from it. It offers a nice matte finish which many people will love (I prefer a more dewy look). The finish also FEELS matte which is nice, especially in the summer heat. I also used it once under my mineral foundation and found that the two blended together effortlessly and provided a good full coverage look that wasn't too heavy.
My one complaint is that although it says it is non comedogenic and won't clog pores, it causes me to breakout like crazy. I wish this wasn't the case but it happens every time.
Also for a multi-tasking product it would be nice to see the addition of some SPF (though I'm sure this would only make the breaking out problem worse for some users).
Overall this is a good product that does what it says it is going to do. I would actually recommend it to a friend (with normal, non-sensitive skin) because it is a good product, it is just not for me.
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COLAB Dry Shampoo Extreme Volume
I have naturally wavy/curly dark hair that I proudly only wash twice a week. As such, dry shampoo is a staple in my hair care routine. i have used every kind of dry shampoo you can think of, from the high end to the drugstore brands. Many of... +
I have naturally wavy/curly dark hair that I proudly only wash twice a week. As such, dry shampoo is a staple in my hair care routine.
i have used every kind of dry shampoo you can think of, from the high end to the drugstore brands. Many of them smell good but the white reside they leave behind is hard to get out. Some don't smell that good in the first place (who wants to actually SMELL like they have dirty hair?) Others work for the first half of your day but then your hair looks greasy by the afternoon. I am happy to report that this product does none of those things. It smells good, is easy to brush (or even finger comb) the white residue out and the results last throughout the day.
I wear wear my hair down probably two days in a row before either doing a messy bun or using my curling iron to make large waves. This dry shampoo works well in all of those styles.
My one and only complaint is that the reside it leaves behind on your scalp does sort of feel like build up. I have not known any other dry shampoos to give me this sensation but (sorry for the gross graphic details here) I found that if I scratched my head throughout the day I would end up with blackish reside under my nails. YUCK.
Overall I would certainly repurchase this dry shampoo or recommend it to a friend. It does what it claims to do and does it's job well. It is also a great price for the bottle compared to many other brands.
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CND SolarOil™ Nail and Cuticle Care Pen
I am obsessive about having perfect nails and this oil is a great companion to my existing hand and nail skin care routine. It features an easy to use pen that clicks up the oil into the brush tip. It makes it easy to deliver the right amount of... +
I am obsessive about having perfect nails and this oil is a great companion to my existing hand and nail skin care routine.
It features an easy to use pen that clicks up the oil into the brush tip. It makes it easy to deliver the right amount of product right where you need it.
My favourite thing about this pen is the scent. It smells like sweet almond, even an amaretto type scent - heavenly.
My only complaint about the product is that it says to store it upright. I suppose this is so that it won't leak, however I like carrying cuticle oil pens in my purse for when you're inevitably sitting in a meeting or something and look down to notice your sad, ragged cuticles. I can't really keep it in my purse for convenient on-the-go use if it needs to be stored upright.
Overall an excellent product that I would certainly recommend to a friend, and would absolutely repurchase.
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