dandy_123
Member Since: March 16, 2016Reviews
Maynards Swedish Berries
This was one of my favourite treats growing up, one of my childhood favourites. This is probably not the healthiest to eat, but is definitely a treat to have every once in a while! I mainly see these being sold close by the checkout in grocery... +
This was one of my favourite treats growing up, one of my childhood favourites. This is probably not the healthiest to eat, but is definitely a treat to have every once in a while! I mainly see these being sold close by the checkout in grocery stores or in the candy isle. I remember always being filled with excitement when I ate these. This candy tastes like raspberries, it does an artificial taste but that was the last thing on my mind as a kid. They are even shaped as raspberries too which is fun. A sweet indulgence! Gummy candies may not be for everyone but if you do love gummy candies, you will most likely enjoy these. -
Peek Freans LifeStyle Cranberry Citrus Oat Crunch Cookies
These cookies are supposed to be more on the healthier side in comparison to other cookies on the market. First and foremost, this cookies are absolutely delicious!!!! The flavours of cranberry and citrus complement each other so wonderfully which... +
These cookies are supposed to be more on the healthier side in comparison to other cookies on the market. First and foremost, this cookies are absolutely delicious!!!! The flavours of cranberry and citrus complement each other so wonderfully which is what ultimately makes this cookie taste so good. These are crazy addicting but I feel less guilty about it since they do have fibre and 0 transfat! I bought these when they were on sale so they are pretty affordable, I recommend waiting for a sale because the net-weight is less than 300g. These cookies are great with a cup of coffee, tea, whichever beverage your heart desires or on its own is fine as well. Most grocery stores have these so it isn't hard to get your hands on these! They are great as a snack, to pack with you on the go etc. I am definitely going to repurchase these again soon, my mom has been hooked onto these just like me and this is truly our new favourite cookie! -
Shreddies Banana Bread Flavour
I loved Shreddies ever since since I was a child and I still have them for breakfast. When I saw that Shreddies released a new flavour entitled "Banana Bread flavour" I was curious, so I bought them to try them out for myself since I really do enjoy... +
I loved Shreddies ever since since I was a child and I still have them for breakfast. When I saw that Shreddies released a new flavour entitled "Banana Bread flavour" I was curious, so I bought them to try them out for myself since I really do enjoy all of the flavours in the Shreddies range, I wasn't too worried about not liking these because I really do love them! They taste exactly like banana, exactly as the name suggests, no surprises. The flavour is warm and nice-- and cereal for me is also one of my comfort foods so this is a winner to me; a tip: I really like mixing in corn flakes with these Shreddies and other flavours, it gives a nice texture and just so much more tastier!
I find Shreddies cereal to be a bit expensive, but luckily, they have them on sale from time to time so that is when I stock up. I have definitely bought more since I tried them and even convinced my sister, who doesn't like the taste of Shreddies, to try them out and she loved them! I am really delighted that this flavour from Shreddies was a win instead of a fail. A really tasty breakfast food or snack on the go! If you love bananas, you will most likely love this!
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W7 Hollywood Bronze and Glow
I bought this highlighter and bronzer duo on Amazon; W7 is a british brand. This palette/duo was the first bronzer and highlighter I had ever owned in my makeup collection. This brand is very affordable, I was able to get it at an inexpensive price... +
I bought this highlighter and bronzer duo on Amazon; W7 is a british brand. This palette/duo was the first bronzer and highlighter I had ever owned in my makeup collection. This brand is very affordable, I was able to get it at an inexpensive price of 5 dollars. This is supposed to be a dupe for the Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze and Glow-- I cannot vouch if these are exact but based on photos, the swatch comparisons are similar. I do enjoy this duo, I like the highlighter much more than the bronzer, the highlighter is a champagne-y colour with a subtle yellow undertone which is great for warmer skin tones! These powders do have a bit of kick-up and can be a bit powdery but that is not a deal breaker for me. This duo does have quite a decent wear-time, my sister has this palette too and this is her favourite highlighter from W7, the glow does last all day.
They are pigmented and easy to apply, I have not experimented a lot with the bronzer but it is pretty, there is shimmer in it so if you do not like shimmery bronzers, you may not like the bronzer side. I say these would also make pretty eyeshadow colours so I find it to be multipurpose! The highlighter gives a beautiful glow to the skin, I really do love it, there are shimmery reflects so it looks really nice when it hits the light. If you don't mind shimmer, this duo may be right up your alley!
Pros:
-Affordable
-Easy to use
-Portable
-Pigmented
Cons:
-A little bit of kick-up
-Might not work for all skin tones
-Not everyone likes shimmer
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Essence Silky Touch Blush
I think these blushes are now discontinued as I cannot find them in stores anymore nor on essence's website. I bought some silky touch blushes that were on sale in the clear out basket. Firstly, these blushes are absolutely beautiful! I have the... +
I think these blushes are now discontinued as I cannot find them in stores anymore nor on essence's website. I bought some silky touch blushes that were on sale in the clear out basket. Firstly, these blushes are absolutely beautiful! I have the shades 20 babydoll and 10 adorable. I have heard many things about Essence blushes, a lot of beauty bloggers think that these are one of the best drug store blushes and after trying them out for myself, I can now understand why one of essence's most hyped products, aside from their lipsticks, are the silky touch blushes.
The blush itself is smooth and HIGHLY pigmented, the shades I own have little flecks of shimmer (not sure if it is just an overspray or in the formula itself) which I am a fan of. If you do not like blushes with shimmer, you might not be the biggest fan, however, I do not think that the shimmer really translates all that much on the skin since one typically goes in with a light hand during application. Overall, these blushes are drop-dead stunning! It has a really nice emboss, I think there is a shade for anyone and everyone in their range of colours. They really give you a beautiful flush of colour to the cheeks and a healthy, youthful look to the skin. If I had the chance to get more shades, I definitely will! If anyone asked me a drug store blush, I would recommend them Essence!
Pros:
- Very pigmented
- Many shades (wide range)
- Easy to apply
- Smooth, Soft
- Long lasting
- Affordable
- Easily portable
Cons:
- Very pigmented (a pro and a con... there is colour payoff but it is easy to accidentally overapply so be very light handed)
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Ragu original with mushroom pasta sauce
My family and I are a fan of Ragu sauce, we really enjoy the taste of it. Personally, I don't notice the mushroom flavour but that doesn't bother me. We use Ragu in so many ways in our food but mainly for making pizzas. The way we use Ragu in our... +
My family and I are a fan of Ragu sauce, we really enjoy the taste of it. Personally, I don't notice the mushroom flavour but that doesn't bother me. We use Ragu in so many ways in our food but mainly for making pizzas. The way we use Ragu in our food is adding some into leftover spaghetti, I promise, this helps make your spaghetti juicy if that is what you're going for, which for me, I do. I also use Ragu on naan bread, making "mini pizzas". I mainly purchase Ragu when it is on sale because I find it to be much more worth it. Overall, I find Ragu to be very easy to incorporate into a lot of meals. At home, we do try out other brands of pasta sauce but we often find ourselves coming back to purchasing Ragu-- a good ol' home favourite!
Pros:
-Affordable
-Versatile (use on pizza, spaghetti, pasta etc.)
- Easy to incorporate into meals
Cons:
-It is quite runny ex. when making pizza on naan, flatbread etc. scooping too much can cause for a soggy mini pizza
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Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Miraculous Oil-in-spray
The main reason why I bought this is because it is targeted to be used for dry hair and also because it was on sale. Garnier is overall, a very affordable brand. I have curly hair which is susceptible to dryness, an issue that I often encounter... +
The main reason why I bought this is because it is targeted to be used for dry hair and also because it was on sale. Garnier is overall, a very affordable brand. I have curly hair which is susceptible to dryness, an issue that I often encounter, especially towards my ends since those are the oldest parts of the hair. This spray is very easy to use and smells really good! In my curly hair routine, I am convinced this helps make my curls feel soft and also leaves my hair smelling nice.
The way I apply this is when I get out of the shower on damp hair, but I believe this can be used on wet or dry hair. Also, you can even use this on your skin so this is a multipurpose product that serves multiple functions. I do not spritz this directly into my hair-- be careful when applying an oil in your hair because adding too much can weigh your hair down, make your hair look greasy etc.
I spritz this into my palms, rub them together and scrunch it into my ends. I mainly focus the product on my ends because that is where I experience dryness the most. Overall, this is a great product and I use this every time I shower as it is now apart of my curly hair regimen. Would buy this again!
Pros:
- Affordable
- Easy to use
- In a spritz format so it provides control over how much product is disposed
- Multipurpose; can be used in hair or on the skin
- Smells good
Cons:
- Be wary that too much can be applied
- Applying too much can weigh the hair down
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Essence Say No To Dark Circles - Colour Correcting Concealer
At first, I thought I liked this but now I am just not sure anymore. I feel like I am more leaning to not liking this concealer. I am not sure if I am using this incorrectly, but this creases on me so fast even though I set it. The coverage of this... +
At first, I thought I liked this but now I am just not sure anymore. I feel like I am more leaning to not liking this concealer. I am not sure if I am using this incorrectly, but this creases on me so fast even though I set it. The coverage of this is almost non-existent. However, I would say that this concealer has a brightening effect but it does not cover dark circles. The formula is somewhat thick, I can manage to blend it but ultimately, the wear-time of this doesn't work out for me. This concealer is probably meant to be used in conjunction with another and would probably work best for those with fair, cool toned skin. I am not feeling inspired to reach for it anymore, maybe I can try to figure out how to make this work but I don't think I would go out and buy this. Essence is a great brand but unfortunately, this concealer is a dud. -
W7 Glowcomotion highlighter
This highlighter is often noted as a dupe for the balm mary-lou minizer. I don't own the mary-lou but i've seen swatch comparisons and other youtubers talk about it and they seem quite alike! I bought the W7 Glowcomotion on amazon for about 6... +
This highlighter is often noted as a dupe for the balm mary-lou minizer. I don't own the mary-lou but i've seen swatch comparisons and other youtubers talk about it and they seem quite alike! I bought the W7 Glowcomotion on amazon for about 6 dollars which is very affordable! This highlighter has a beautiful sheen and shimmer and is a golden highlight. This highlighter would work very well on warm toned / yellow toned skin! I have light-medium skin. This highlighter is not chalky, it applies nicely and I highly appreciate that this is build-able, you can have a subtle glow or you can really make it pop if desired, top it with a setting spray and you would be glowing from miles away! This highlighter also comes with a mirror which is great and the pan is quite huge so it is gonna take me a while until I run out! I highly recommend this highlighter, it is stunning and I do not regret buying it at all. -
Sleek MakeUp Solstice Highlighting Palette
Sleek is a european brand so I had to purchase this online to get my hands on it. I do not regret this purchase at all!!!! I got it on ebay for 15 bucks and that is a little pricey for me but you get 4 shades-- 1 cream and 3 powders and they are so... +
Sleek is a european brand so I had to purchase this online to get my hands on it. I do not regret this purchase at all!!!! I got it on ebay for 15 bucks and that is a little pricey for me but you get 4 shades-- 1 cream and 3 powders and they are so beautiful and really HIGHLY pigmented. I once forgot to go in with a light hand to slowly build it up and goodness gracious-- someone from outerspace could probably see this glow!
The main reason that drove me to buy this was because I don't own foundation and I usually apply highlight directly onto my bare skin (after moisturiser and primer) and with my other highlights, they just don't stay on all day because it doesn't have much to stick to (this is because I am not using foundation) so I wanted a highly pigmented highlighter to increase the longevity of wear time and this highlighter solved my issue, I use the cream as my base and then set it with one of the powders in the highlight and it looks stunning--especially in the sun light.
The powders and cream are very easy to apply, it isn't chalky, it does have some shimmer but it isn't glitter. I recommend applying the cream with your finger. It is easy to blend out, both the cream and the powders. I really love the unique lilac shade, the lilac does not translate on the skin but rather a very intense white glow. This is my go-to highlighter and my favourite part of my makeup routine.
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