curlysue10
Member Since: November 5, 2008Reviews
Le Petit Marseillais Extra Gentle Shower Crème in Orange Blossom
I received this product free to try from the Chickadvisor Premium welcome package. It is a delightfully simple shower cream - lightly scented and does the job. It certainly does feel extra gentle (I'd compare it to using Ivory soap) though... +
I received this product free to try from the Chickadvisor Premium welcome package.
It is a delightfully simple shower cream - lightly scented and does the job. It certainly does feel extra gentle (I'd compare it to using Ivory soap) though because of this is not particularly moisturizing. I like my body wash to have a bit more moisture in it.
The scent is quite pleasant, it reminds me of the Orange Blossom tea I used to get regularly from Starbucks.
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NIVEA Q10 Anti-Age Hand Cream
I have super temperamental hands. They get irritated at the slightest cold weather and I have eczema that flares up on the backs of my hands, particularly at my knuckles and wrists. That being said, I am careful about which products I use on my... +
I have super temperamental hands. They get irritated at the slightest cold weather and I have eczema that flares up on the backs of my hands, particularly at my knuckles and wrists. That being said, I am careful about which products I use on my hands and once I find something I like, I stick with it.
I switch back and forth between a couple of products for my hands -- Jamberry's Nourish Hand Lotion (I am a Jamberry Independent Consultant so slight bias here, but it truly is phenomenal), Aveeno's Intensive Hand Repair Lotion, and Cake's Heavy Cream Hand lotion. All of those products are great but this Nivea Lotion has just been added to the list.
It is a rich lotion that absorbs quickly and has a pleasant scent. My skin was SILKY smooth after only one use! I could not believe it, my stubborn dry hands were so so soft. I used it every night before bed and my skin is unbelievably smooth and soft. Truly a phenomenal product!
Would I repurchase? Absolutely! Recommend to a friend? 100%
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NIVEA Q10 Firming Body Lotion
I received this product free to try from the Chickadvisor Product Review Club. I am obsessed with good quality skin care, and body lotions are at the top of my list. I am a loyal and faithful user of Aveeno Body Lotion so a product has to be... +
I received this product free to try from the Chickadvisor Product Review Club.
I am obsessed with good quality skin care, and body lotions are at the top of my list. I am a loyal and faithful user of Aveeno Body Lotion so a product has to be ridiculously amazing in order to tempt me away from that. I will give you my criteria for an excellent body lotion so you can gauge for yourself what my standards are, and how this lotion would work for you. Lotions need to be fast absorbing and highly moisturizing (obvs!) They must not irritate my sensitive skin and they must keep certain areas smooth (i.e. the backs of my arms with those pesky little bumps, my knees and elbows).
This Nivea body lotion fulfils most of these criteria -- it is highly moisturizing and it did not irritate my sensitive skin. It did not however help to smooth the backs of my arms (which is a big thing for me -- my Aveeno keeps this area SMOOTH) and was not particularly fast to absorb.
The lotion has a pleasant, not overpowering fragrance. I did not feel that it necessarily increased firmness, though I used it regularly. It is a nice companion product to the Q10 Firming Oil, though I felt that the oil did most of the heavy lifting so to speak. (It is the more effective of the two products, though the lotion claims to lift and firm while the oil claims to reduce the appearance of lines -- slightly different)
Overall would I recommend this to a friend? I wouldn't say DON'T buy it, but I am not in love with it. It certainly does not outperform my holy grail Aveeno lotion, though it does do the job.
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NIVEA Q10 Firming Body Oil
I received this item free to try from the Chickadvisor Product Review Club. I am extremely on the fence about this oil. I did not dislike it, but I was not in love with it either. Pros: It smells great, and is very lightweight. Unlike some... +
I received this item free to try from the Chickadvisor Product Review Club. I am extremely on the fence about this oil. I did not dislike it, but I was not in love with it either.
Pros: It smells great, and is very lightweight. Unlike some other body oils I have tried it doesn't feel heavy on my skin. It certainly does leave your skin radiant -- the sheen on my legs and collarbone in particular was lovely.
I used the oil everyday after I showered for two whole weeks. I paid particular attention to my upper thighs and bum where there are some stretch marks. The product does as it claims and has reduced the look of these lines. They are still visible but certainly reduced. I was quite impressed with this, especially since having used it for only 2 weeks I have only finished about a quarter of the bottle. Presumably these results will only continue to improve maintaining this level of use.
Cons: Though the product is lightweight, I didn't feel like it was particularly fast absorbing. It didn't feel heavy on my skin but I could still feel it's reside for hours after use. I suppose this would be a welcome benefit for those who tend to have drier skin, but I found this slightly irritating.
My biggest complaint about this oil was that it seemed to aggravate my eczema. I have eczema on my upper thighs (a place that I paid close attention to with the use of this oil) as well as the backs of my knees and insides of my elbows. I found that I got a few flare ups during the use of this oil. Because of this I would say that if you have sensitive skin, this may not be the body oil for you.
Overall impressions: I liked this oil and will continue to use it until the bottle runs out. Would I repurchase? Probably not, though it is a great value for the price point, compared to many other body oils on the market. Would I recommend it to a friend? Yes. Just because it wasn't the right oil for me, doesn't mean it wouldn't be great for someone else. It does many of the things the package claims so it is definitely worth a try.
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IÖGO Greek Yogurt
IÖGO POUCH Greek Yogurt in vanilla was delicious! I #gotitfree from Chickadvisor's Product Review Club. Initially I was skeptical, I thought the whole pouch thing was really just a gimmick. I compared the unit price of the pouch to regular... +
IÖGO POUCH Greek Yogurt in vanilla was delicious!
I #gotitfree from Chickadvisor's Product Review Club. Initially I was skeptical, I thought the whole pouch thing was really just a gimmick. I compared the unit price of the pouch to regular containers of the same product and it was comparable, so I wondered what the point was of having it in a pouch. But when I went to try it the next morning, I noticed the picture on the back of the pouch of a cute mason jar yogurt parfait and a light bulb went off. This isn't just yogurt in different packaging, this is a delicious high quality product, made more efficient and convenient by it's clever packaging!
The first day I just poured it into a bowl and ate it plain ...YUM! It was a creamy delicious vanilla flavour that wasn't too sweet and left me full until lunch (a serving as listed on the pouch is 3/4 of a cup). However the second day I was inspired to make something prettier, so I made an Instagram worthy yogurt parfait complete with kiwi and muesli (check out my picture).
Overall I was satisfied with this product and would likely repurchase it. Although my day to day doesn't necessarily require the type of convenience the pouch offers I can see it coming in handy especially in the summer months. Taking it on a picnic for example would be perfect because it's easy to stuff into a packed lunch bag or a cooler (it is not as cumbersome and space-taking as a tub would be) and it doesn't require a spoon as you can pour it out of the spout! I would definitely recommend this product. Thanks IÖGO and Chickadvisor!
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Batiste Dry Shampoo PLUS Beautiful Brunette
Batiste Dry Shampoo PLUS Beautiful Brunette has literally changed my life. Not to be dramatic or anything, but dry shampoo has quite literally changed my day to day routines, thus changing my life. I don't know what I would do without dry shampoo... +
Batiste Dry Shampoo PLUS Beautiful Brunette has literally changed my life.
Not to be dramatic or anything, but dry shampoo has quite literally changed my day to day routines, thus changing my life. I don't know what I would do without dry shampoo and the Batiste line is certainly the best. Let me give you a little synopsis of how my hair routine goes:
Day 1: Wash and air dry. Wear down.
Day 2: Refresh. Wear down
Day 3: Refresh, A LOT. Wear up, ponytail.
Day 4: Refresh, refresh, refresh. Top knot OR curl into big waves and wear down.
Day 5: Wash
That's, right, I wear my thick, wavy curls down 3/4 days of the week AND I only wash every 5th day. I could definitely not pull this off without Batiste Dry Shampoo. On day 2 when I only need a little refresh by the roots, it does just that. And with the touch of brunette colour and very light scent (compared to the more scented Batiste products) you cannot even tell I have used dry shampoo. On days 3 and 4 when I wear it up, I need it to give my roots a refresh while boosting it's volume so my top knot looks great. Finally when I style it into large waves (or wear it up again) on day 4, I need it to add texture and volume without making my roots look powdery.
Batiste Dry Shampoo PLUS Beautiful Brunette does each of these different jobs beautifully. And as I mentioned before I find that the scent for this particular one is slightly milder than the more flowery and fruity other Batiste options. This is neither good nor bad, I just wanted to state it so that people know what they're getting. If you want something more heavily scented you'll want to try one of the other options.
I should also mention that I disobey the directions on the bottle somewhat -- as I have curly hair I do not like to brush it through my hair as the directions suggest. I finger comb it through the roots and when I am wearing my hair up I like to use a natural bristle brush to smooth it through the roots so that it does not upset my curls.
I was lucky enough to try this product free with Chickadvisor's Product Review Club however Batiste Dry Shampoo is a staple in my beauty routine and I will buy it again and again.
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Canada Dry Club Soda - Orange-Mandarin
Canada Dry Club Soda Orange-Mandarin is the cure for my pop cravings! I used to love pop. In fact I still love pop but once I drink one, it's a slippery slope and before I know it I have a whole case sitting in my house. NOT good when you're... +
Canada Dry Club Soda Orange-Mandarin is the cure for my pop cravings!
I used to love pop. In fact I still love pop but once I drink one, it's a slippery slope and before I know it I have a whole case sitting in my house. NOT good when you're tying to keep your sugar intake low. To help with this problem I started to drink carbonated water when I got a craving for pop.
In this pop addiction world I speak of, I did not love Club Soda. I always found the flavour to be overpowering and I didn't like the lack of sweetness. However this new Orange-Mandarin Club Soda is delicious. It totally satisfies my cravings for pop without overloading on the sweetness. It's perfect for my more adult pallet. I really enjoyed drinking it and would definitely repurchase.
I received a case of this product free to try from the Chickadvisor Product Review Club.
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Know Cosmetics No, My Lips Are Sealed Lipstick Topcoat
This is an outstanding product! I received it from Chickadvisor Premium in my welcome bag. I have used two other Know Cosmetics products in the past (the no more bleeding lips and no more dark shadows) and loved them both as well. I would... +
This is an outstanding product! I received it from Chickadvisor Premium in my welcome bag. I have used two other Know Cosmetics products in the past (the no more bleeding lips and no more dark shadows) and loved them both as well.
I would recommend this product to everyone. IF you follow the instructions completely, it does exactly what it says it`s going to do. It really does seal in your lip colour so that no colour transfers onto anything else. Even through eating and drinking. Even though an entire night out with girlfriends, I was wiping my lip colour off with make up remover when I got home. Super impressed and I will definitely repurchase. If you love lip colour, this is a must have product for you!
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Delectable - Everything Balm by Cake Beauty
I LOVE the everything balm. If you are familiar with Rosebud Salve, this functions much the same way. It has numerous uses. I have used to so far to cure chapped skin around my nose from constant sniffles, and on the eczema on the backs of my... +
I LOVE the everything balm. If you are familiar with Rosebud Salve, this functions much the same way. It has numerous uses. I have used to so far to cure chapped skin around my nose from constant sniffles, and on the eczema on the backs of my hands. I have also used it to smooth unruly eyebrows.
I have not given is 5 stars because I do have two minor complains. 1) I do not like the raspberry scent. I realize this is a personal preference however. 2) The pump, while it does work is somewhat tempermental and I had to fiddle with it a bit before it began to work when my bottle was new. Also it seems to take several pumps each time before the product actually comes out which can be annoying.
Overall a great product and I would recommend it.
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CND CREATIVE PLAY Nail Lacquer
This was a nice line of nail polishes but I am faithful to my Jamberry nail wraps. The time consuming nature of waiting for your nails to dry alone is enough to deter me frkm repurchasing this. That being said, I was a dedicated nail polish user... +
This was a nice line of nail polishes but I am faithful to my Jamberry nail wraps. The time consuming nature of waiting for your nails to dry alone is enough to deter me frkm repurchasing this. That being said, I was a dedicated nail polish user before Jamberry so I can give my review based on my experience with other lines.
The base coat was lovely. It went on smooth and dried quickly. It made my nails look shiny and healthy.
I did not like the lacquer at all. I found the texure of the lacquer itself to be thick and unforgiving when trying to apply it carefully (read: slowly). It was slightly chunky, I'm guessing because it was attempting to dry. However I found that it was streaky and almost clumpy. The red itself was pretty and universally flattering but I wouldn't repurchase based on this alone.
The top coat was nice but not exceptional compared to my favourite ever, Seche Vite Quick Dry Top Coat.
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