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Member Since: January 26, 2010Reviews
Crest 3D White Whitestrips Intensive Professional Effects
I received this product from Chick Advisor's Product Review Club. I don't drink coffee or smoke. The closest beverage I drink that is close to coffee is iced cappuccinos or iced lattes. I also rarely drink heavily pigmented drinks such as soft... +
I received this product from Chick Advisor's Product Review Club.
I don't drink coffee or smoke. The closest beverage I drink that is close to coffee is iced cappuccinos or iced lattes. I also rarely drink heavily pigmented drinks such as soft drinks and juices.
My teeth are not heavily stained or yellow but the strips did whiten and brighten them. I used it for a week for 2 hours each day as directed and my teeth are noticeably whiter. I did feel some sensitivity the next day but nothing too major.
Similar to the other Crest Whitestrips, a packet has two strips; the longer one for the top set of teeth and shorter one for the bottom set. They are super easy to apply and remove. One thing I don't like is that there is some gel residue after removing them which contributes to teeth sensitivity if the gel is not removed or rinsed off.
Overall, Crest 3D White Whitestrips Intensive Professional Effects is a great product to use if you need to whiten your teeth a week or so before a big event. I recommend this to people who do not have teeth sensitivity to begin with.
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KORRES Lip Butter
This is my HG lip balm. I bought it when Sephora had a gift set with 3 lip butters and 3 glosses. I love how the lip butters aren't waxy and they are very moisturising. Before I apply any make up, I always moisturise my lips to prep them for any... +
This is my HG lip balm. I bought it when Sephora had a gift set with 3 lip butters and 3 glosses. I love how the lip butters aren't waxy and they are very moisturising. Before I apply any make up, I always moisturise my lips to prep them for any lip products. It makes the lip products go on much more smoothly.
The tinted ones are very sheer when applied.
Overall, for hygienic reasons, I wish they came in stick form because I don't really like dipping my finger into the pot. Other than the packaging, I highly recommend the lip butters for anyone who has chapped or dry lips!
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Chanel Rouge Coco Shine
I bought it in Shade #54 'Boy'. It is a sheer, almost glossy deep pink colour. The shade matches my lip colour except it is brighter. The moisturising effect lasts for about 1-2 hours. If you have dry lips, it tends to emphasize that so make... +
I bought it in Shade #54 'Boy'. It is a sheer, almost glossy deep pink colour. The shade matches my lip colour except it is brighter. The moisturising effect lasts for about 1-2 hours. If you have dry lips, it tends to emphasize that so make sure to moisturise beforehand! The lipstick has very minimal shimmer so if you're not a fan of heavy shimmer, you'll enjoy this lipstick line.
There is a slight generic lipstick scent.
The packaging is made from a very durable plastic but like all Chanel cosmetics, it is a fingerprint magnet.
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Maybelline New York The Falsies Volum' Express Mascara
Thanks to ChickAdvisor for giving me chance to review this product. The metallic purple bubblewrap and coupons for friends were amazing. On to the product... The colour of the packaging is really nice. It's very eye-catching. The curved brush... +
Thanks to ChickAdvisor for giving me chance to review this product. The metallic purple bubblewrap and coupons for friends were amazing.
On to the product...
The colour of the packaging is really nice. It's very eye-catching.
The curved brush allows for full coverage of each individual lash.
Falsies claims to be "fibre-enriched". Personally, I don't see many fibres. I applied 3 coats of this and the trick is to apply the coats consecutively so there will be no clumping. It lasted throughout the day without flaking. I saw some added length to my lashes but volume, not so much. The formula for Falsies does not hold curl well and it is not waterproof which is a downside to this mascara.
Overall, I would buy this mascara again if Maybelline releases it in a waterproof formula.
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DAVIDsTea
David's Tea recently opened up a store in Guelph in Stone Road Mall. I LOVE the chilled tea. I've tried many flavours but my favourites are Coffee Pu'erh, Forever Nuts, and Matcha Genmaicha. They have many different flavours to satisfy... +
David's Tea recently opened up a store in Guelph in Stone Road Mall.
I LOVE the chilled tea. I've tried many flavours but my favourites are Coffee Pu'erh, Forever Nuts, and Matcha Genmaicha. They have many different flavours to satisfy your craving for fruits, herbal, coffee and more. When you drink it, you taste the water and right after, the different layers of flavour kick in.
I haven't been to the store in Toronto, but the one in Guelph is nicely decorated. It looks very modern. Similar to the Toronto one, as mentioned in the first post, there is limited seating and teas of the day. The Guelph location only has take-out tea (chilled or hot), and goodies and tea leaves available for purchase.
Another thing I love about David's Tea is that they make the tea on the spot so you know it's fresh and not premade in a machine. They also display their teas behind the counter on the wall so you can choose, and smell the teas before purchasing.
I absoloutely adore this company and hope they open more stores!
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Rimmel London LASH MAXXX Multiplying Effect Mascara
HG mascara. It does everything it claims to do. The comb applicator is very unique and easy to use. The comb separate your lashes while you're putting mascara on so you don't have to separate them afterwards. I love the packaging. It's... +
HG mascara.
It does everything it claims to do. The comb applicator is very unique and easy to use. The comb separate your lashes while you're putting mascara on so you don't have to separate them afterwards.
I love the packaging. It's so compact and small. Lash Maxxx is similar to a lip gloss, in size.
I wear it for hours and it does not flake. I wish I bought the waterproof one though.
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Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lipcolor
I never wear lipstick but a review got me into this one. I bought 'Barely There' and I love the colour. It's very pigmented so the colour will show on your lips. The only thing I don't like about the lipcolours is how they have... +
I never wear lipstick but a review got me into this one. I bought 'Barely There' and I love the colour. It's very pigmented so the colour will show on your lips. The only thing I don't like about the lipcolours is how they have shimmer in them. The lipcolor is also moisturising so it could be optional to apply lip balm underneath.
Overall, I will purchase it again unless I find a moisturising nude lipcolour that doesn't have shimmer.
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Make Up For Ever HD Elixir
The HD Elixir came with the HD Travel Kit I bought. I definitely would not buy this on it's own. The elixir is similar to a primer. The primer is already moisturising enough for me so I have no use for it especially in the summer. I also use... +
The HD Elixir came with the HD Travel Kit I bought. I definitely would not buy this on it's own. The elixir is similar to a primer. The primer is already moisturising enough for me so I have no use for it especially in the summer. I also use moisturiser after I wash my face.
The elixir comes with an eye dropper tool and you take a bit and drop it onto areas on your face that seem dry.
Since I have it, might as well save it and use it for winter.
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Make Up For Ever HD Microperfecting Primer
Amazing primer. The HD Microperfecting Primer comes in several different colours. Each colour is for a certain skin issue. I have the neutral one. The website explains the function of each colour. Of course, primer is used so make up will last... +
Amazing primer.
The HD Microperfecting Primer comes in several different colours. Each colour is for a certain skin issue. I have the neutral one. The website explains the function of each colour.
Of course, primer is used so make up will last longer and go on smoother. I bought this primer to match the HD foundation because they work better together. It also makes my skin feel really soft and supple.
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Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder
Another favourite! Even though the powder is white, it will blend in with any skintone. It makes my skin feel really soft and the powder is virtually unnoticeable. You have to be really careful about not being too hasty when applying the powder... +
Another favourite! Even though the powder is white, it will blend in with any skintone. It makes my skin feel really soft and the powder is virtually unnoticeable.
You have to be really careful about not being too hasty when applying the powder. Because the powder is so fine, it will go everywhere and make a mess.
Application with a brush is the best method because a puff just gathers too much powder.
With the powder, my face stays matte throughout the day and I only need to reapply once.
I bought it at Sephora with in the little travel set so the amount of powder is only 5 grams.
If you want to try it but don't want to buy the full-size, buy the travel set as it comes with the powder, primer and elixir for about $36 CAD.
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