Heidi
Member Since: December 1, 2009Reviews
Rimmel London Glam'Eyes Mascara
This mascara is average at best, the price isn't great and it doesn't really do anything. I find Rimmel mascaras to be pretty average. The one in the pink tube, Max the volume flash is really good, similar to Maybelline's colossal... +
This mascara is average at best, the price isn't great and it doesn't really do anything. I find Rimmel mascaras to be pretty average. The one in the pink tube, Max the volume flash is really good, similar to Maybelline's colossal volume, that one is really good and my choice of Rimmel mascara. -
Vaseline Sheer Infusion Body Lotion
This moisturizer is good. I like that it comes in a small bottle, so you can take it around with you when you travel (which I recently did). The smell is not bothersome, the texture is thick, but not too thick and glides on nicely. I got this... +
This moisturizer is good. I like that it comes in a small bottle, so you can take it around with you when you travel (which I recently did). The smell is not bothersome, the texture is thick, but not too thick and glides on nicely. I got this moisturizer with a free product coupon a little while back, it is expensive for a drugstore moisturizer, about $10 CAD. -
NARS Sheer Glow Foundation
This is now my new holy grail foundation. It glides on so smoothly, is easy to blend and performs wonderfully. I got this for $55 CAD, yes it is pricey for totally worth it. It does not come with a pump, so I put a q-tip in and just dip some out... +
This is now my new holy grail foundation. It glides on so smoothly, is easy to blend and performs wonderfully. I got this for $55 CAD, yes it is pricey for totally worth it. It does not come with a pump, so I put a q-tip in and just dip some out onto my face, that way I don't waste any of this. The colour selection is great, you will find a shade for you skin for sure. I use Gobi, and am NC15 in MAC. The colour match is great, I think it's a little lighter, less orangey tint than MAC, which works for me. The coverage is med-full, but it gives a lovely, natural finish, while covering all your flaws, if you have any to hide. It does not feel like you are wearing makeup and you will get compliments on your skin. LOVE LOVE LOVE, totally recommend this product. -
Garnier Skin Renew Brusher Gel-Cleanser
I was super excited to be chosen to review this product, this was my first Chickadvisor review product. I was even more excited when the brush gel-cleanser also came with the moisture cream. I thought this was great because I do have dry skin and I... +
I was super excited to be chosen to review this product, this was my first Chickadvisor review product. I was even more excited when the brush gel-cleanser also came with the moisture cream. I thought this was great because I do have dry skin and I thought the gel cleanser may be too harsh on my skin and would need that added moisture after use.
So... how easy was it to use? To use the gel cleanser, you need to hold the product upside down and squeeze the product for it to come out out of the brush area and the massage it circularly on your face, whilst dampening the brush head under water. When receiving the product, I immediately thought that the brush head would be too harsh on my skin, cause again my skin is dry, can be irritated easily. I thought the softness of the brush was adequate, it could of been better.
The product was easy to use, if you used it right, if you followed the directions. I don't use a washcloth to wash my face, usually just use my hands, and usually do it in the shower, and I felt it was best to use this that way as well. You need to be careful not to go near your eyes when using this, as your skin is gentle and fragile there, I would focus this on areas that are more acne-prone like the forehead, nose and chin. I also tried not to push too hard when using it, so that I did not agitate my skin.
I like the idea of the brusher. I know L'oreal has a similar product out right now, with a scrubber attached to it, the brush on this product may aid more in exfoliating and I would totally use this brush on other products if it allowed for that.
The cleanser formula was nice, I find Garnier products are not heavily perfumed, which is nice. It did seem to clean my face pretty well. I generally wash my face twice, once with moist wipes to take off my makeup (if I wear any that day) and then a second time with a cleanser.
After repeated use, I feel that my skin got used to this product, but the first time, it did feel tight after use. But that could just be because my skin is fairly dry, like I mentioned before.
It definitely helped to have the moisturizer afterwards, I always moisturize my face after cleansing and it was super nice of Chickadvisor/Garnier to add this to the testing product. I think a lot of women were happy with this. I like using products from the same company/line if at all possible because I think your results may be better this way.
I usually used this product in the shower, it is less messy and you can ensure that you get all of the product off.
I would recommend this product to others, I like the idea of the brusher on the top a lot and it is unique having that feature.
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Revlon ColorStay Makeup with Softflex
This foundation is often times said to be the best drugstore foundation on the market, and often times compared to MAC Studio Fix Fluid. I love MAC's Studio Fix Fluid, but for me Revlon Colorstay was not that great of a hit. Being fair skinned... +
This foundation is often times said to be the best drugstore foundation on the market, and often times compared to MAC Studio Fix Fluid. I love MAC's Studio Fix Fluid, but for me Revlon Colorstay was not that great of a hit. Being fair skinned, I have a hard time finding drugstore foundation that match my skintone, they are either too yellow or too pink and many times they just do not carry my colour. I attempted twice with Revlon Colorstay, I bought the shade in Buff (too dirty looking) and Ivory (too pale). I think the foundation is good, except for the fact that you have to work fast because it does dry quickly on your face, but I still cannot wear it because the two colours just do not match me correctly, there is no match for my skin. I wish Revlon would cater more to fair-skinned girls! There are many of us! I prefer the Photo Ready foundation that Revlon makes because in that, I can find my colour! -
EcoTools Bamboo Eye Shading Brush
Ecotools brushes are great, for this brush ain't sorry. An eyeshadow brush needs to be fluffy, it needs to pack on eyeshadow and this brush would work better for cream shadow maybe, but better as a concealer brush.
Ecotools brushes are great, for this brush ain't sorry. An eyeshadow brush needs to be fluffy, it needs to pack on eyeshadow and this brush would work better for cream shadow maybe, but better as a concealer brush. -
e.l.f. Cosmetics Eyeshadow Brush
This is my favourite brush from the $1 line from ELF. Frankly, you girls should get the eyeshadow brush and the blending brush and pass on all the other ELF $1 brushes because they suck, I have them all and never use them. But this one is a winner... +
This is my favourite brush from the $1 line from ELF. Frankly, you girls should get the eyeshadow brush and the blending brush and pass on all the other ELF $1 brushes because they suck, I have them all and never use them. But this one is a winner and a great, great eyeshadow brush. It packs on the colour nicely, does not shed, is soft on your eyes, it performs very well. I own like 4 of these. -
Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
I really like this product. It is great used on your nails to fortify your cuticles and prepare them for nail polish, or for everyday use to keep your cuticles soft. The product smells great and the tin will last you forever.
I really like this product. It is great used on your nails to fortify your cuticles and prepare them for nail polish, or for everyday use to keep your cuticles soft. The product smells great and the tin will last you forever. -
Quo Bronzing Powder Brush
If you are buying this expecting it to be a dupe of the MAC 187, please don't be fooled. This brush is HUGE and will not perform like the MAC brush. Also, the bristles are not as soft and since the bristles are big and long the brush will be all... +
If you are buying this expecting it to be a dupe of the MAC 187, please don't be fooled. This brush is HUGE and will not perform like the MAC brush. Also, the bristles are not as soft and since the bristles are big and long the brush will be all floppy and too large for your face. I did buy this, on sale at SDM, but I never use it and it just sits collecting dust. I hate this brush. -
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel
I got this as part of the 3 step system. My skin is weird. It used to be quite dry, now I would say it's dry combination. It gets red and itchy, tight if not moisturized, I do get breakouts around my chin. Some shine on my nose. I think this... +
I got this as part of the 3 step system. My skin is weird. It used to be quite dry, now I would say it's dry combination. It gets red and itchy, tight if not moisturized, I do get breakouts around my chin. Some shine on my nose. I think this moisturizer is good for use in the summer because it terms of moisturizing, it doesn't really do much. If you want a very light moisturizer it works alright. At night, I would not use this to deal my dry skin after washing, I would use a vitamin e night cream from the body shop or something like that, something stronger. It would be much better if it had an spf in it, but it does not, for a higher end skin care if really should. I like the packaging, it is sanitary, cute plastic bottle, silver top. It's large and will last me a long time. I have a sample size too in the mini set that I got for my bf, he didn't like it. So I have enough for a while. I don't know if I would re-purchase, I'll say yes for now, but I really am not sure, plus I don't really think I will need to for a long, long time. -
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