elizabethcole
Member Since: September 12, 2011Reviews
Revlon Crazy Shine To Go Nail Buffer
I was sent these to review, and considering I love nail care in general, I was beyond excited. I've tried nail buffers in the past but frankly, have really forgotten about them for quite some time (sometimes an added step in nail care can seem time... +
I was sent these to review, and considering I love nail care in general, I was beyond excited. I've tried nail buffers in the past but frankly, have really forgotten about them for quite some time (sometimes an added step in nail care can seem time consuming) These crazy shine buffers have reminded me just how amazing your nails can look! You can skip nail polish all together, buff your nails, and it looks just as polished (which is great if your nails need a bit of a breather from all the nail varnish). Personally, I would have loved to have had maybe 3 sides (of different textures) instead of just the 2, but hey that's just me being nit-picky. Otherwise, they do what they claim to do, and that in itself is worth noting!
Editor's Note: this member received a free product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Control Moisturizer
This product did nothing for me, and here's why. This moisturizer alone did little to prevent or reduce active spots, and when used in conjunction with an acne treatment, it did not provide enough hydration for the skin -resulting in flaky... +
This product did nothing for me, and here's why. This moisturizer alone did little to prevent or reduce active spots, and when used in conjunction with an acne treatment, it did not provide enough hydration for the skin -resulting in flaky patches and stinging upon application. So it didn't fare well in either situations, bummer. The scent, though not offensive, was surely nothing to die for.
All in all, I have experimented with other drugstore moisturizers and feel as though within this price range, you'd be better off with another oil free moisturizer targeted specifically for hydrating the skin. If you want to clear your acne, you're better off with a treatment. This moisturizer, which claims to moisturize and fight spots, fails to do either of the two well.
I could see how this might be a good 'light' moisturizer, but for me it was not worth the money would not repurchase.
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Lululemon Athletica
Lululemon offers complementary yoga classes on sunday morning at all store locations (if I'm not mistaken). I highly recommend anyone and everyone to take a class! Go with a friend or escape on your own, I kid you not you won't regret it... +
Lululemon offers complementary yoga classes on sunday morning at all store locations (if I'm not mistaken). I highly recommend anyone and everyone to take a class! Go with a friend or escape on your own, I kid you not you won't regret it, plus it's free of charge! It's also great for beginner yogis who want to experiment and or are unsure and don't want to commit to scheduled classes! Mats are provided on site if needed and the atmosphere is great as always!
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Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Perfume
I fell in love with the classic daisy but have to say daisy eau so fresh is a definite upgrade. A quick rundown of my personal taste in perfume: I am fairly picky with perfumes and am sensitive to potent scents, I'll get headaches real quick... +
I fell in love with the classic daisy but have to say daisy eau so fresh is a definite upgrade. A quick rundown of my personal taste in perfume: I am fairly picky with perfumes and am sensitive to potent scents, I'll get headaches real quick from heady scents from either ends of the spectrum -too sweet, too woodsy etc. For reference, I am not a big fan of vera wang princess, the fragrance was too heady for my personal liking. The original daisy fit the bill, it was a fresh floral scent, not at all offensive for everyday daytime wear, but also flirty enough for a night out.
Daisy eau so fresh is even more amazing, if not better than the original. To me, it seems slightly less floral and a bit more fruity (not in the sickening artificial sort of way). Only downside would be that it doesn't last too long on the skin. Apart from that the scent perfect, fresh and yet somehow feminine and flirty, a good combo I'd say.
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Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Anti-Chip Top Coat
This top coat is a god-send!! I don't know how I ever survived without a top coat. I was never fully intrigued by the idea of a top coat --adding another layer of polish, takes more time, more $$ to spend, but boy was I ever wrong. A good top... +
This top coat is a god-send!! I don't know how I ever survived without a top coat. I was never fully intrigued by the idea of a top coat --adding another layer of polish, takes more time, more $$ to spend, but boy was I ever wrong. A good top coat is a worthy investment for all you nailpolish addicts. I'm a self-confessed perfectionist so if there is ever a small dent or any visible flaw in my nail polish application I will remove and re-do. Nail polish application with no top coat usually means smudging, pre-mature chipping through everyday wear and waiting for hours on end for it to dry.
I first tried sally hansen's mega shine topcoat, and though it dried quickly and provided righteous shine, my one major gripe about that topcoat was that shortly after application over a color polish the topcoat would shrink and shrivel/wrinkle the color polish underneath (that's the best way I can explain it).
I figured I'd try the Sally Hansen Insta-Dri topcoat and fell in love, it's everything I've ever wanted in a top coat. So granted it doesn't have as great a shine as the megashine topcoat, it drys fast, prevents pre-mature chipping, and to my excitement does. not. wrinkle.
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Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer
I'm a bit torn with this product, because it provides the color (not oompa loompa orange) and lasted for fairly long, didn't appear streaky, but it takes quite some time to fully dry on the skin which is a big peeve of mine -generally I hate... +
I'm a bit torn with this product, because it provides the color (not oompa loompa orange) and lasted for fairly long, didn't appear streaky, but it takes quite some time to fully dry on the skin which is a big peeve of mine -generally I hate any sort of body cream or lotion that remains greasy or sticky on the skin for too long, and this was no exception. The ultimate dealbreaker would have to be the scent. I have been on the hunt for a good (color) sunless tanner that lasts but most importantly one that does not reek after application. I've tried a fair share of drugstore sunless tanners and I'd have to say this was the worst one in terms of scent, once it settles and develops on the skin it radiates of that typical self tanner stink. I'm thinking I may try the VS beach sexy line, hopefully I might have better luck with the scent on that one! -
Maybelline New York The Falsies Volum' Express Mascara
So let me preface this by saying that I am a drugstore mascara fiend, if there's one makeup product that can solely and quickly enhance a bare face, I'd say mascara hands down. I'm interested in trying out the latest and or old... +
So let me preface this by saying that I am a drugstore mascara fiend, if there's one makeup product that can solely and quickly enhance a bare face, I'd say mascara hands down. I'm interested in trying out the latest and or old favorites that are available at the drugstore, because, at least for now, I can't justify purchasing a ~$25 tube of mascara only to have it dry up or go bad in 2 months or so. I have not been blessed with beautiful lashes so you can imagine my disappointment every time a mascara does not live up to its hype/claim. Okay so on to this review, I will be in the minority here and say that this mascara is not what I would call an all time fave. It holds a curl fairly well, the scent is not repulsive, but it is clumpy and the formula too wet for my liking. I'd like to think the fault is also in the brush which picks up way too much product and thus results in a goopy mess. It is quite buildable and creates instant volume, so I can see why they'd name it the "falsies", but personally it more often then not looks spidery, not a good look.
Not the worst drugstore mascara, and if used sparingly and with time it is alright, but given all the praise this mascara's been given, I'd say not quite praiseworthy.
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