curlysue10
Member Since: November 5, 2008Reviews
LUSH Vanishing Cream
This is my absolute favourite moisturizer. My skin is sensitive and slightly acne prone. Needless to say I am always searching for a moisturizer that is not too heavy and does not irritate my sensitive skin. This moisturizer fits the bill – I... +
This is my absolute favourite moisturizer. My skin is sensitive and slightly acne prone. Needless to say I am always searching for a moisturizer that is not too heavy and does not irritate my sensitive skin. This moisturizer fits the bill – I started using it during the summer when I needed a lighter moisturizer but have continued to use it year round because my skin loves it so much. In addition to the benefits I already mentioned it also tightens my pores and softens and smooths my skin.
The bottle (tub?) is $45 which is pricy but it lasts me for approximately 3 to 4 months and I use it twice a day. A little goes a long way! I have been using this moisturizer for about 2 years and I don’t think I will ever stop – my skin is happier than it has ever been.
Two tiny drawbacks to mention: it smells a little funky but don’t hold that against it. Also, be careful when you travel with it, it has leaked on me a couple of times and also when it gets shaken up can end up on the lid – super messy.
If it sounds like something that might be right for you, go ask the lovely people at LUSH for a sample. They’re more than happy to put a little in a container for you to try out and see if it works with your skin.
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Brookside Dark Chocolate Fruit & Nut Bars - Cranberry with Blackberry
The Brookside Fruit & Nut bars were delicious! I was given 3 flavours to try compliments of the Product Review Club: Blueberry with Açai, Cherry with Pomegranate and Cranberry with Blackberry. The Cranberry with Blackberry bar was by far my... +
The Brookside Fruit & Nut bars were delicious! I was given 3 flavours to try compliments of the Product Review Club: Blueberry with Açai, Cherry with Pomegranate and Cranberry with Blackberry.
The Cranberry with Blackberry bar was by far my favourite flavour. It was delicious from the first bite and I wished I had a whole pile more of them when I finished it. The combination of dark chocolate and cranberry in particular is mouth-watering. The dark chocolate is decadent and the roasted almonds and berries are easy to see which makes my tummy and my mind happy. Ingredients that you can actually see means less filler and weirdo by-products – win!
I had this bar in my desk drawer at work and ate in to get me through the afternoon. This is the ideal snack for an afternoon at work – it is heaty enough that you feel satisfied while the chocolate and berries help to satisfy that mid-afternoon sugar craving. I will definitely repurchase these and would recommend them to anyone looking for a good for you snack that actually tastes good.
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Brookside Dark Chocolate Fruit & Nut Bars - Cherry with Pomegranate
The Brookside Fruit & Nut bars were delicious! I was given 3 flavours to try compliments of the Product Review Club: Blueberry with Açai, Cherry with Pomegranate and Cranberry with Blackberry. The Cherry with Pomegranate bar was delicious though... +
The Brookside Fruit & Nut bars were delicious! I was given 3 flavours to try compliments of the Product Review Club: Blueberry with Açai, Cherry with Pomegranate and Cranberry with Blackberry.
The Cherry with Pomegranate bar was delicious though not my favourite flavour ever. My first bite I thought “ew, this tastes like a black forest cake” because of the overwhelming cherry flavour (I hate black forest cake) though I have to say that I grew to quite like the flavour by the end of the bar.
I ate this bar on my way to yoga after work one day and it was THE perfect snack for this task. It was the perfect balance of sweet and filling without being too heavy before a hot yoga class. I would absolutely repurchase these bars to have them around as a pre-workout snack.
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Brookside Dark Chocolate Fruit & Nut Bars - Blueberry with Acai
The Brookside Fruit & Nut bars were delicious! I was given 3 flavours to try compliments of the Product Review Club: Blueberry with Açai, Cherry with Pomegranate and Cranberry with Blackberry. The Blueberry with Açai bar was my least favourite... +
The Brookside Fruit & Nut bars were delicious! I was given 3 flavours to try compliments of the Product Review Club: Blueberry with Açai, Cherry with Pomegranate and Cranberry with Blackberry.
The Blueberry with Açai bar was my least favourite of the three flavours. I do not care for blueberry flavoured items in general. Though the bars boast an impressive list of ACTUAL ingredients that you can see and identify, I still felt like the flavour tasted fake.
I ate this bar on my way to work on morning when I didn’t have a chance to sit down and eat an actual breakfast. It is not meant to be a meal replacement and I wasn’t treating it as such but it certainly helped to tide me over until lunch time.
Overall I think this is a great snack bar. I would not repurchase this particular flavour but would definitely recommend it to those who like berry flavours.
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Vichy Idealia Life Serum
I received this product free to review from the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. I absolutely love this product. Prior to using this I had been using Ole Henriksen Truth Serum Vitamin C Collagen Booster. I was using this because I wanted the... +
I received this product free to review from the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
I absolutely love this product. Prior to using this I had been using Ole Henriksen Truth Serum Vitamin C Collagen Booster. I was using this because I wanted the vitamin c to help fade my few acne scars and therefore even out my overall complexion.
This Vichy serum is rich compared to the Ole Henriksen one. While Ole Henriksen is a gel like formula, the Vichy is more of a cream. It is thicker and spreads easier which I like. My skin feels extremely soft and smooth, and the scent is light, floral and refreshing but not overwhelming. My skin has a nice radiant look to it which is all I am ever after with my skin care products.
I do not notice it helping to fade my acne scars but the overall appearance of my skin is so lovely that I am willing to overlook this. I had some problems with the companion product, Vichy's Idealia Skin Sleep -- it was a bit too heavy for my skin and caused me to break out -- however the serum on it's own is great. I used it without the Skin Sleep product for a few days and my skin started to clear up. The packaging says it is appropriate for sensitive skin and I have to say that I agree with this given that my skin liked the serum but not the balm.
It even extends the use of my regular facial lotion as very little is needed over top of the serum. The serum can be used day and night and I feel that my skin really did benefit from using it regularly. Overall I would definitely recommend this product to anyone, especially those with sensitive skin who have struggled to find appropriate serums in the past.
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Vichy Idealia Skin Sleep
I received this product free to review from the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. I really wanted to like it, but it didn't agree with my skin. It is a luscious rich balm with a lovely floral scent. As it is quite thick, you only need a small... +
I received this product free to review from the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. I really wanted to like it, but it didn't agree with my skin. It is a luscious rich balm with a lovely floral scent. As it is quite thick, you only need a small amount and therefore it is a good value or the money. A little goes a long way, so I think the bottle will last for quite a while.
My skin was glow-ey and radiant after using this lotion, both immediately after applying it and after a night's sleep. However I think my skin is too sensitive and acne prone for this rich balm. Though my skin felt smooth and soft, it felt heavy on my skin, like a layer that would not sink in. After two nights use I noticed small whiteheads on my face, in places that are not generally acne prone at all (upper lip, cheeks). There were also small bumps appearing on my forehead. I discontinued the use of this balm after about a week and a half and I have noticed the small bumps disappearing.
I would recommend this product to people with normal to dry skin. It does what it says and gave me a great glow. However if you have skin that is sensitive in any way, I don't think this product is appropriate for you.
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Eucerin Aquaphor Lip Repair
I am extremely impressed by this product and have already purchased several tubes. I have extremely sensitive skin and the skin around my lips was beginning to get red and itchy. To make matters worse, I was getting painful little cracks in the... +
I am extremely impressed by this product and have already purchased several tubes. I have extremely sensitive skin and the skin around my lips was beginning to get red and itchy. To make matters worse, I was getting painful little cracks in the corners of my mouth, OUCH! I went looking for a product that would fix the painful cracks and while most products catered to cold sores, this one specifically said it would relieve cracked, chapped and irritated skin. Perfect! It did just that from the first application. What's more, it doesn't smell medicinal, doesn't sting or irritate at all, and is actually a pretty clear balm that looks like a lip gloss. I seriously have purchased 3 tubes since the original one I bought and never plan to be without this product, particularly in the harsh winter months. It's about 8 bucks on sale from Shoppers Drug Mart and in my opinion that is money well spent. Highly highly recommend this product! -
GOSH Crazy Volume Mascara
This was my favourite of all the GOSH products I had the pleasure of testing through the review club. I am a volumizing mascara girl and was skeptical about this mascara the first couple of times I used it. It seemed to lengthen much better than... +
This was my favourite of all the GOSH products I had the pleasure of testing through the review club. I am a volumizing mascara girl and was skeptical about this mascara the first couple of times I used it. It seemed to lengthen much better than it thickened. However I figured out a technique for the brush that seemed to work well and after that I fell in love. It is an excellent thickening mascara; it is very black, layers well, and does not flake. I am extremely happy with this product and will definitely consider purchasing it in the future.
I received this product free to review courtesy of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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GOSH Forever Eye Shadow Stick
This seems like a quality product, but I wasn’t in love with it. I should preface this review by saying that I don’t tend to wear eyeshadow. This stick is extremely convenient and easy to apply. I used it more like a thick colourful eyeliner... +
This seems like a quality product, but I wasn’t in love with it. I should preface this review by saying that I don’t tend to wear eyeshadow. This stick is extremely convenient and easy to apply. I used it more like a thick colourful eyeliner and was impressed with how long it stayed exactly in place. I am not a huge fan of the silvery purple shimmer colour, but overall think it is a great quality product if you’re looking for a longwearing and easy to apply eyeshadow.
I received this product free to review courtesy of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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GOSH Lip Lacquer
I am very on the fence about this product. I tried it two different ways –with my MAC Prep and Prime underneath, and also without. I am not sure which way worked better. With the primer it felt like the lacquer never dried and acted more like a... +
I am very on the fence about this product. I tried it two different ways –with my MAC Prep and Prime underneath, and also without. I am not sure which way worked better. With the primer it felt like the lacquer never dried and acted more like a gloss on top of my lips. It stayed on for a while but was completely wiped off after I ate. Without a primer its longevity was increased – it still felt more like a gloss than a lipstick or lip stain would but it lasted longer on my lips. I am not in love with the colour – it is a creamy almost pinky red -- though it was not unflattering. When it comes down to it this is a fun product in a cute package but for the length of wear I do not think I would purchase it in the future.
I received this product free to review courtesy of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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