HoneyB
Member Since: November 24, 2008Reviews
Clarisonic Mia 2
NOTE: I received the Clarisonic Mia 2 for free. In short, I LOVE the Clarisonic Mia 2 - I have heard of the wonders of Clarisonic devices for some time, but never thought I'd need to actually purchase one - my regular skin care routine was working... +
NOTE: I received the Clarisonic Mia 2 for free.
In short, I LOVE the Clarisonic Mia 2 - I have heard of the wonders of Clarisonic devices for some time, but never thought I'd need to actually purchase one - my regular skin care routine was working just fine. Through ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club, I got a chance to get my hands on one, and wow...it's a whole new world!
The CM2 is compact, durable, and easy to grasp with wet hands - important for a klutz like myself. The charging system is really cool and compact as well, making this a breeze to travel with. Speaking of travel, it comes with its own travel case, so you can toss it in and go.
Using the CM2 is very easy - once you turn it on, the system self-times and prompts you to move from forehead (20 sec) to nose/chin (20 sec) to one cheek (10 sec) then the next cheek (10 sec). One minute, and you've done an amazing deep facial cleansing. The CM2 removed any trace of makeup I had on (except for eye makeup - be sure to remove that first) and left my skin feeling smooth.
After using the CM2 for a few weeks, I have definitely noticed a difference. My skin is smoother and more even, my pores are minimized, and I haven't had anything even close to a blemish pop up. I used the CM2 with good ole Noxema, but can't wait to try it with my oil cleansing mix. I thought I was doing a great job by simply cleansing with my hands, but using the CM2 has taken my skin to another level. Using the CM2 has inspired me to take even better care of my skin - and for me, it's a tool that's worth the investment.
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GOSH Forever Eye Shadow Stick
I really liked the Forever Eye Shadow Stick! The colour came out more like a dark silver than a plum, but was still beautiful. I liked the fact that I could apply it lightly for a daytime look, and go heavier for an evening one. I like the fineness... +
I really liked the Forever Eye Shadow Stick! The colour came out more like a dark silver than a plum, but was still beautiful. I liked the fact that I could apply it lightly for a daytime look, and go heavier for an evening one. I like the fineness of the sparkle but worried about it irritating my eyes - luckily, it did not. Looking forward to trying other shades! -
GOSH Prime 'n Set Powder
Perhaps this product just didn't work with my skin, but I didn't enjoy it. It made my skin look and feel very chalky, and just felt like it was an unnecessary product for me.
Perhaps this product just didn't work with my skin, but I didn't enjoy it. It made my skin look and feel very chalky, and just felt like it was an unnecessary product for me. -
GOSH Crazy Volume Mascara
This is probably one of the best mascaras I've used. It truly lengthened and added volume to my lashes, and gave me the same results that other higher-end mascara have done, for a more cost-effective price. I have sensitive eyes and this mascara... +
This is probably one of the best mascaras I've used. It truly lengthened and added volume to my lashes, and gave me the same results that other higher-end mascara have done, for a more cost-effective price. I have sensitive eyes and this mascara didn't irritate me at all. It was also long-lasting but not a struggle to remove at the end of the day. I'll definitely be purchasing again! -
GOSH Lip Lacquer
I loved the GOSH Lip Lacquer - it was long-lasting without being overly sticky, and the colour popped on my skin. I will say that the applied colour isn't exactly as vibrant as it looks in the bottle, but it was still lovely. I also like the small... +
I loved the GOSH Lip Lacquer - it was long-lasting without being overly sticky, and the colour popped on my skin. I will say that the applied colour isn't exactly as vibrant as it looks in the bottle, but it was still lovely. I also like the small bottle - easy to toss in my purse and go.
Whether wearing it alone or layered over top of a lip pencil, the Lacquer was great, and I look forward to trying other shades.
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Cottonelle Ultra Bathroom Tissue
I was not immediately impressed by this product. I was a bit worried that the large roll wouldn't fit in my toilet paper holder, but that was not a problem once I set it up. I do have to say, the Cottonelle did its job - both myself and my... +
I was not immediately impressed by this product. I was a bit worried that the large roll wouldn't fit in my toilet paper holder, but that was not a problem once I set it up.
I do have to say, the Cottonelle did its job - both myself and my fiance had no issues with that. However, we both found it to be rougher than expected. I have used other brands that are just as effective, with more softness. I did find that it seemed the weaving pattern lead to tearing, but the paper was quite durable, and there wasn't a lot of dust and fluff flying around.
Overall, I was pleased but not overly impressed. I likely won't purchase the Cottonelle Ultra, but was very appreciative for the opportunity to try!
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Breyers Smooth & Dreamy Frozen Dessert
Apologies for the late review - I received my coupon and cute scoop in the mail, but was out of town before I could purchase the ice cream. I chose the Strawberries and Cream flavour, and have to say I enjoyed it. Like others have mentioned, I... +
Apologies for the late review - I received my coupon and cute scoop in the mail, but was out of town before I could purchase the ice cream.
I chose the Strawberries and Cream flavour, and have to say I enjoyed it. Like others have mentioned, I usually don't purchase low/no-fat products because I find that the flavour is lacking. I found the texture to be very smooth, and it was very easy to scoop out, unlike other rock-hard ice creams I'e bought. Overall, the flavour was good, but I did feel that it was missing a certain "something"...I still can't put my finger on it, but if/when I do, I'll post an update! It may just be the particular flavour, which brings e to my next point - the price.
Honestly speaking, unless I get another free coupon, I probably won't purchase this again unless it's on sale. I'd much rather purchase the regular Breyers (Mint Choco Chip is my ultimate fave).
Overall, a decent ice cream, and I may venture into other flavours if on sale. Otherwise, Breyers still gets my $$$ for their regular line.
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The Body Shop Shea Body Butter
I was really excited to try this product for a couple reasons: I love Body Shop products, and I love shea butter! I often use pure shea butter on my hair and skin, so I wanted to see how a more "manufactured" shea body butter would work. I was... +
I was really excited to try this product for a couple reasons: I love Body Shop products, and I love shea butter! I often use pure shea butter on my hair and skin, so I wanted to see how a more "manufactured" shea body butter would work.
I was pleasantly surprised!
The smell is delicious (to me anyways), and I really liked the consistency of the butter. In the winter, my skin gets extremely dry, so the richness of the shea body butter was perfect. I can even use a small amount mixed with some aloe vera gel on my face as a moisturizer. It made my skin feel VERY soft and smooth, and left me with a nice sheen. Rough areas like my knees, elbows, and heels are baby soft after using this right out of the shower. My skin seemed to drink it up, and I find that the moisture lasts all day.
The packaging and look of the product were great - very clean and "natural", without a lot of muss and fuss to it. I would hopefully purchase it again as long as it was in my budget - but I think during the winter months, I'd be pretty inclined to purchase it because it works so well.
All in all, I'm very satisfied with the Shea Body Butter, and I've already been recommending it to family and friends.
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Always Infinity Pads
I was very interested in trying out the Always Infinity Pads, as I was looking to start using a new brand for “that time of the month”. I was very impressed with the Infinity product. It was extremely absorbent, and very long – 2 things that... +
I was very interested in trying out the Always Infinity Pads, as I was looking to start using a new brand for “that time of the month”. I was very impressed with the Infinity product. It was extremely absorbent, and very long – 2 things that work very well for me with preventing leakage. The cons to the product that I came across was the adhesiveness (it was sometimes a fight to remove the pad), and the wings, or lack thereof. I felt the wings were only a means to further attach the pad to the panty, but I’ve tried other brands that had almost a border-like effect to prevent side leakage as well. I think the Infinity would be much improved if that was taken into consideration.
All in all, I was impressed by the product, and after I finish this sample box, will probably give it another run.
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Always Flexi-Style Liners
I recently tried the Always Flexi-Style Liners, and was very pleased with the product! It was very lightweight, but still had good absorbency. I liked that the adhesive ensured the liner stayed in place, yet it wasn’t too difficult to remove. I... +
I recently tried the Always Flexi-Style Liners, and was very pleased with the product! It was very lightweight, but still had good absorbency. I liked that the adhesive ensured the liner stayed in place, yet it wasn’t too difficult to remove. I also liked the fact that the liner can fit various panty styles. The only thing that I felt would improve it is the packaging – I usually like when liners have a wrapper/pouch, so that upon disposing of the liner, you have something to put it in before tossing it in the garbage.
This was great for my light-flow days, and I’ll definitely purchase it again.
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