Glogirl
Member Since: December 7, 2009Reviews
Maybelline New York Dream Blender
I have used cosmetic sponges in the past but nothing like the Maybelline New York Dream Blender. It is basically a tear drop shaped sponge on a stick. I found the sponge to be soft and dense. I used this blender dry as I wanted a fuller coverage... +
I have used cosmetic sponges in the past but nothing like the Maybelline New York Dream Blender. It is basically a tear drop shaped sponge on a stick. I found the sponge to be soft and dense. I used this blender dry as I wanted a fuller coverage with my foundation. This blender was a bit awkward to use but it did actually did a good job of blending and spreading my foundation.
I would have preferred if there wasn't a stick on this sponge as for me this would make it easier to use. I also would have liked the sponge to be a bit bigger so I could cover more surface area. I did like the tear drop shape as it contoured to the curves of my face and I could get into hard to reach areas like around the nose.
I did wash this sponge and found that I couldn't get it as clean as I would have liked to. I found myself worrying that if I scrubbed too hard that it would pop right off the handle.
Overall, this is a unique tool to keep your hands clean while applying foundation and it does a decent job of evenly spreading foundation without any streaks.
I received this product free of charge from Chick Advisor for review purposes.
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Maybelline New York Dream Velvet Foundation
I tested the Maybelline New York Dream Velvet Foundation in the shade Ivory. I am usually an Ivory in other shades so selected this shade. When I swatched it on my hand, it was very orange looking. It did blend out to look less orange on my face... +
I tested the Maybelline New York Dream Velvet Foundation in the shade Ivory. I am usually an Ivory in other shades so selected this shade. When I swatched it on my hand, it was very orange looking. It did blend out to look less orange on my face but it was still a tad darker than I would like. The shade is still wearable but if I were to purchase it in the future, I would get a shade lighter.
This foundation is thick and mousse like in texture. It does spread evenly on the skin but you may have to work quicker as it tends to dry quicker than liquid foundations. After applying this foundation, my skin felt so soft and actually velvety. I was really impressed by this quality. The foundation also feels lightweight so much so that it doesn't feel like you're wearing foundation. I found the coverage to be about medium. I have acne scars which it blurred but didn't completely hide.
I have combination skin right now with dry, normal and oily patches. I found that this foundation got a bit patchy in the oily areas on my face. This foundation is suppose to have a soft-matte effect but I didn't really find it mattifying. In fact, the first day I wore this foundation my sister commented on how nice my skin looked and how it looked dewy. It may not have been matte for me but it certainly kept my skin hydrated.
Overall, I would probably buy this foundation in the future if there was a great sale on it and I could find it in a shade lighter.
I received this product free of charge to test courtesy of Chick Advisor.
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COVERGIRL LashBlast Fusion Mascara
This mascara comes in your standard tube and the brush is of average length. The bristles of the brush are soft and rubber like. I was really impressed with this mascara. It claims to add up to 10x the volume and length to your lashes and while I... +
This mascara comes in your standard tube and the brush is of average length. The bristles of the brush are soft and rubber like.
I was really impressed with this mascara. It claims to add up to 10x the volume and length to your lashes and while I wouldn't say I got that much of an increase, it certainly did make a noticeable difference to my lashes.
The mascara was easy to apply, didn't clump and did a great job of separating and coating each lash. I have tried mascaras that are about five times the price of this mascara and the Covergirl LashBlast Fusion mascara performed just as well!
This mascara washes off easily with soap and water or a makeup removing wipe. The Covergirl LashBlast Fusion mascara is definitely one of my new go to mascaras. I would recommend you give it a try today!
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Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Mascara
The tube is a little fatter than other mascaras I own which will take up more space for storage. When I saw the brush of this mascara I was a little apprehensive that it would do a good job. The brush is smaller and bristles shorter than what I am... +
The tube is a little fatter than other mascaras I own which will take up more space for storage. When I saw the brush of this mascara I was a little apprehensive that it would do a good job.
The brush is smaller and bristles shorter than what I am used to. However, after applying this mascara I am really impressed with the job it did! It got all my lashes and gave amazing length and volume to them. My lashes are even slightly curled and I won't need to use my eye lash curler!
This formula does not smudge, flake or clump. It was easy to work with and apply. Overall, this is a mascara I am pleased to add to my collection and will reach for time and again.
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Vichy Idealia Life Serum
I have been using the Vichy Idealia Life Serum for a week now. Initially when I saw this product labelled as a "serum" I wasn't impressed as I was expecting a clear, oily like product that I thought would exacerbate my acne prone skin. This... +
I have been using the Vichy Idealia Life Serum for a week now. Initially when I saw this product labelled as a "serum" I wasn't impressed as I was expecting a clear, oily like product that I thought would exacerbate my acne prone skin.
This product however was nothing like I expected. It was white with a lotion like consistency. It absorbed quickly into the skin and did not leave a sticky or oily residue. My skin tolerated this lotion very well as it didn't aggravate my acne prone skin or make my skin any oilier than usual.
The lotion is fragranced and reminds me of a green tea scent. It is pleasant and not overpowering.
I was using this serum daily after cleansing my face. I found that the product moisturized so well that I didn't need to apply a separate moisturizer. In fact I had been dealing with some dry patches on my skin due to the harsh acne products I use and found that the dry patches were well taken care of with this product.
I have noticed that my skin is softer and smoother with daily use but haven't yet noticed any further improvements to my skin at this point. Perhaps with continued use that will change.
Overall, I really liked this product but cannot justify the price tag for the softer, smoother and moisturized skin that I saw. I feel there are other products on the market with a lower price tag that would be just as effective. However, I would recommend this product to anyone to try as it really is a lovely product.
I received this product free of charge for review purposes.
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Vichy Idealia Skin Sleep
I have been using the Vichy Idealia Skin Sleep for a week now. This product comes in what looks like a high-end container. It is a dusty rose colour with a silver lid. The top of the lid is a mirror which is kind of neat! The product itself is a... +
I have been using the Vichy Idealia Skin Sleep for a week now. This product comes in what looks like a high-end container. It is a dusty rose colour with a silver lid. The top of the lid is a mirror which is kind of neat!
The product itself is a pink colour and is fragranced. The fragrance reminds me of the scent of a green tea perfume. The scent is pleasant but not overpowering. The consistency of this product is a cross between a gel and a cream.
I found that the product does not absorb immediately into the skin and leaves a somewhat sticky residue on the skin. Since I applied this product in the evening before bed, I didn't mind this feeling on my skin. I also applied this product immediately after cleansing my skin which did cause a bit of a tingly sensation.
I have oily, acne prone skin and while my skin felt oilier to the touch with use of this product (mainly in the evening), it didn't cause an increase in breakouts.
After sleeping with this product on my face, in the morning I found that my skin looked refreshed, hydrated and plumper. I have some pitted acne scars and they didn't look as harsh. My skin also felt soft and smooth. Even if I didn't get a good night's rest, my skin looked rested and revived. I would say the results were noticeable but not overly dramatic.
Overall, I do like this product for the results I saw and would recommend it to others to try.
I received this product free of charge for review purposes.
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Vichy ProEVEN Night
I have been testing the Vichy ProEVEN Night for a week. This product comes in an easy to use tube. It comes out of the tube as a semi-clear gel. It absorbs quickly and easily. The product is lightly fragranced which I enjoy. I do have oily... +
I have been testing the Vichy ProEVEN Night for a week. This product comes in an easy to use tube. It comes out of the tube as a semi-clear gel. It absorbs quickly and easily. The product is lightly fragranced which I enjoy.
I do have oily and acne prone skin and found that this product did not increase the oiliness of my skin but I did develop a few pimples while using this product. I can't be sure if the product caused the pimples as I randomly get pimples every week or so anyway. When applying this product I would experience a stinging sensation sometimes and more so over active acne spots.
I have noticed that my skin is so soft and smooth after using this product. I love how it is improving the texture of my skin! Other dark spot products I have tried have also left my skin softer and smoother after use.
I haven't seen any improvement in my dark spots which are acne scars. I have acne scars that are years old and some that are just days old. I haven't seen any lightening effect yet but I suppose with continued use I may see some improvement.
Overall, I love this product for the improvement in texture I see in my skin but am not sure it is worth the price tag for that improvement alone.
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Vichy ProEVEN Advanced Daily Dark Spot Corrector
I have been testing the Vichy ProEVEN Advanced Daily Dark Spot Corrector for over a week. I've had a positive experience with this product thus far. The product comes in a tube which is convenient and easy to use. The product is a white opaque... +
I have been testing the Vichy ProEVEN Advanced Daily Dark Spot Corrector for over a week. I've had a positive experience with this product thus far. The product comes in a tube which is convenient and easy to use. The product is a white opaque lotion that absorbs quickly into the skin and is non-greasy. I have oily and acne prone skin and this product did not increase the oiliness of my skin nor did it cause a break out.
The product is highly fragranced and while I quite liked the scent, others who are sensitive to scent may not appreciate this aspect. I would describe the fragrance as a perfume like smell.
I used this product twice a day in place of my regular moisturizer. It mositurized well and I had no need for an additional moisturizer. I found that this product helped to brighten my skin in a few uses and made my skin feel really soft and smooth. I noticed my make-up went on much easier due to the smoothness of my skin.
My skin tone seems to be evening out as well and it looks more uniform in tone and texture. As for a dark spot corrector I haven't seen any significant improvement in my dark spots. I have multiple acne scars on my face and those scars that have been there for years are not disappearing. I do have some newer acne scars that are a few weeks old and I did notice that one scar has been shrinking in size and getting lighter. Whether that is due to the passage of time or use of this product, I'm not sure.
Overall, I would recommend this product for the improvement in skin tone, texture and brightness but for dark spot lightening I don't see this as being effective yet. Perhaps with more time I will see some improvements.
I received this product free of charge for review purposes.
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Batiste Dry Shampoo Original Clean & Classic
I received the Batiste Dry Shampoo in the Original formula. The scent is very light, fresh and clean. It reminded me of the scent of lemons. The spray is very powerful and as such can cover a wide section of your hair. I washed my hair and then... +
I received the Batiste Dry Shampoo in the Original formula. The scent is very light, fresh and clean. It reminded me of the scent of lemons. The spray is very powerful and as such can cover a wide section of your hair.
I washed my hair and then flat ironed it. For the next two days I used this dry shampoo as I wasn't going to be washing my hair. I tend to get oily patches on the sides of my hair just above my ears. I sprayed the dry shampoo on and it almost instantly absorbed the oil making my hair look fresh again. I was really quite impressed how it made my hair look freshly washed again with no oily looking patches.
The instructions say to keep the nozzle about 30cm away from your hair when spraying it on. You really need to heed that advice otherwise you will end up with white looking hair! I have dark blonde hair and if I spray too close to my hair it will turn it grey/white in colour. Not pretty!
I haven't tried any other dry shampoo brands other than Batiste so I can't compare it to other brands. I really liked this brand and how effective it was at making my hair look refreshed without washing it. It would be the perfect product to take on a camping trip. Overall, I will continue to use this product for days I don't wash my hair and will recommend it to others to try.
I received a sample size of this dry shampoo free of charge to test in exchange for my review.
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GOSH Mineral Powder
I received the GOSH mineral powder in 004 Natural free of charge to test from ChickAdvisor. I found the colour was a good match for my skin tone. I usually wear Ivory foundation and powder and this shade worked well for me. I applied the powder... +
I received the GOSH mineral powder in 004 Natural free of charge to test from ChickAdvisor. I found the colour was a good match for my skin tone. I usually wear Ivory foundation and powder and this shade worked well for me. I applied the powder with a flat topped brush and that made application a breeze. The formula is lightweight and blends easily into the skin. I found the coverage to be medium to full as the product promised. It covered up my many acne scars and imperfections without much effort. The product claims to have a natural matte finish but within one hour of applying the product, my skin was shiny and oily looking. I do have oily skin but wasn't expecting a "matte" product to make my skin look so shiny in such a short period of time. That being said, I blotted my face and carried on with my day and the makeup stayed put. Overall, I really liked the coverage this product provided but found it did not work so well with my oily skin to give me the matte look I was looking for. -
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