dnigro
Member Since: January 12, 2010Reviews
Rimmel London BB Cream
I began using this BB Cream about a year ago and never looked back. I chose a medium colour which works perfectly with my skin tone. It covers up my shiny T-zone and creates a matte finish all around. Also, you really don't need a concealer on top... +
I began using this BB Cream about a year ago and never looked back. I chose a medium colour which works perfectly with my skin tone. It covers up my shiny T-zone and creates a matte finish all around. Also, you really don't need a concealer on top of a BB Cream, at least not Rimmel's. It hides blemishes and under-eye circles. Creates an even finish that looks flawless. Best used with the Beauty Blender Sponge...nothing else compares to this duo! -
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel
My first interaction with this lotion came just over a year ago when I bought a top from Thebay.com and they sent a free sample along with my package. Took a couple of days to realize I needed to have this in my life forever. Before this product my... +
My first interaction with this lotion came just over a year ago when I bought a top from Thebay.com and they sent a free sample along with my package. Took a couple of days to realize I needed to have this in my life forever. Before this product my nightly face lotion routine consisted of a drug store brand that usually left me dry and caused a lot breakouts. I continued to use these products because I figured it was just my skin, not the actual product.
This lotion does exactly what it's name outlines...it dramatically moisturizes your face. My face feels and looks hydrated. My cheeks are plump and my once combination skin, is slowly evolving. The dryness that once was is gone and even my t-zone is less oily. It gives a great uniformity to my skin.
I chose the pump bottle as it is more convenient and easier to get the best amount out. Also, the price ($32) makes it worth every penny.
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Beauty Blender Makeup Sponge
I am convert!!! I used a foundation brush for year to apply my foundation, but this little sponge has changed my life forever. I purchase the Beauty Blender at Sephora just over 2 months ago on a whim, heard about through a friend. I thought it was... +
I am convert!!! I used a foundation brush for year to apply my foundation, but this little sponge has changed my life forever.
I purchase the Beauty Blender at Sephora just over 2 months ago on a whim, heard about through a friend. I thought it was a little pricey while checking out, but soon realized I had made the greatest investment of my life - in terms of make-up that is.
I use Rimmel BB Cream as my daily foundation and when paired with the sponge, it gives me amazing coverage - I barely have to add my coverup- as the sponge evens out my skin, covers blemishes and blends into a uniform coverage. All you have to do is dampen it under the faucet, pat it dry, and then go. You can also cover so much more surface area at once compared to a brush! Go get it!
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Clinique Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush
Ok, so this was a big purchase for me. I had been looking at reviews for Clarisonic and Clinique for a while before I decided on the Clinique Sonic System. The price really pulled me in and of course, it's Clinique! Before the Sonic System I used... +
Ok, so this was a big purchase for me. I had been looking at reviews for Clarisonic and Clinique for a while before I decided on the Clinique Sonic System. The price really pulled me in and of course, it's Clinique! Before the Sonic System I used drug store exfoliation pads that worked well and did the job, but I knew it was time for a serious investment. The Clinique Sonic System won me over, thanks to the Sales lady at The Bay Yorkdale too!
Side note: I was lucky to get the Foaming Facial Cleanser as a bonus for buying the Sonic System.
The brush itself has a great battery life, I use it twice daily and have yet to charge it after the initial charge. It's been THREE weeks!!! Amazing.
The brush head is gentle yet effective, as the white bristles are softer to the touch while the green give a little more roughness to the exfoliation process.
The brush vibrates, but you actually have to move it in a circular motion or up and down - different from the Clarisonic.
Overall, my face feels fresh and clean...and breakouts are few and far between.
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Clinique High Impact Mascara
I have to admit, I love my drug store mascara's (Maybelline Volume Express, Great Lash, etc), but as of late I've been really into Clinique products (bought the Sonic System, foaming face soap, dramatically different moisturizing cream, etc) so I... +
I have to admit, I love my drug store mascara's (Maybelline Volume Express, Great Lash, etc), but as of late I've been really into Clinique products (bought the Sonic System, foaming face soap, dramatically different moisturizing cream, etc) so I bought the mascara. Now I'm used to dramatic lashes, and frankly, that's the way I like it...the more impact, the better.
While all my other Clinique products live up to the brand, the mascara fell a little short. About $20 for a normal size tube, which is more than I'm used to spending. The brush is full of bristles and the mascara itself comes out thick and bold black colour. The problem lies when applying, the mascara itself is so thick and then combined with the thick brush, it is hard to get to the root of your lashes and have a full stroke to the end. Also, your (well at least mine) begin to clump together the more I go over them. I ended up going over my lashes with my Volume Express to get the separation and fullness. I should note, my lashes are pretty average - good length, good fullness, but nothing spectacular.
Unfortunately, this product did not create any high impact for me. Definitely a let down however, it does not mean I won't buy Clinique products in the future.
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