Jitendra
Member Since: April 16, 2008Reviews
I.C.O.N. Cure Tired Damaged Hair Replenishing Spray Leave-in Conditioner
my friend recommended this product to me as I have had a lot of trouble finding a good leave in conditioner. I have super curly hair that usually doesn't survive a nights' sleep, and I often wake up looking like I was dragged backwards... +
my friend recommended this product to me as I have had a lot of trouble finding a good leave in conditioner. I have super curly hair that usually doesn't survive a nights' sleep, and I often wake up looking like I was dragged backwards through a bunch of thorn bushes. This product gives me great day-after hair, and makes it very soft and silky, and just generally like I didn't get it caught in a blender at some point during the previous evening. You can use a lot of it at once and not get much gunky build up. Also, considering the fact that I use this leave in conditioner in conjunction with normal conditioner and no shampoo, the fact that I'm not digging gunk out of my scalp for the rest of the day is pretty impressive!
I have two caveats against buying this product; first is the association it has with breast cancer research. A lot of products that claim to support breast cancer research use this only as a selling technique, while a very small percentage of the proceeds actually go to the cause. It doesn't say on the bottle where the donated money goes or how much is donated, which to me is usually a warning sign. Second, it doesn't specify whether or not it was tested on animals. My friend picked this up for me when she got it for herself, so I didn't know about these aspects before I got it, and that is why I gave it a low quality rating. I wouldn't purchase it again, but only for these reasons. In terms of usefulness, it's a good product
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Hask Placenta Plus with Olive Oil
I saw this product mentioned in a forum and thought, "wow, placenta?! I gotta put that on my head!" And it turned out that I live close to one of the few stores in town that supplies it. I bought this and the deep conditioning creme. I've only... +
I saw this product mentioned in a forum and thought, "wow, placenta?! I gotta put that on my head!" And it turned out that I live close to one of the few stores in town that supplies it. I bought this and the deep conditioning creme. I've only tried this once in an attempt to tame the frizz without resorting to copious amounts of frizz-ease and gel. Just to be clear, my hair is monstrously thick, curly, and dead. This was like spitting at a forest fire. I'm not saying it's not good, just that it's not good enough to stand alone. SIGH. The price is good so give it a shot if you're curious.
Oh, and the back reassuringly states: "Placenta extract is derived from animal placenta. This product is not tested on animals." It also contains Dimethicone, in case you want to avoid that.
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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Make-Up Removing Purifying Water
I wanted a makeup remover/cleanser that would be gentle enough for my sensitive skin, so I tried this one. I find it works really well! At times it does dry out my skin a lot, so I would recommend it for anyone who moisturizes their face after... +
I wanted a makeup remover/cleanser that would be gentle enough for my sensitive skin, so I tried this one. I find it works really well! At times it does dry out my skin a lot, so I would recommend it for anyone who moisturizes their face after cleansing anyway. It can be used to remove eye makeup, and it's good as a normal cleanser too. It's a bit pricey for my budget, but I'm getting less break-outs so it's about even. -
Maybelline New York Colossal Volum' Express Mascara
My eyelashes are naturally long, curled, and black, so as a rule I don't use mascara because it tends to look unnatural on me. As a kid I would be accused by my school friends of stealing my mom's mascara, and I hated looking different from my... +
My eyelashes are naturally long, curled, and black, so as a rule I don't use mascara because it tends to look unnatural on me. As a kid I would be accused by my school friends of stealing my mom's mascara, and I hated looking different from my lashless friends, but clearly as an adult I recognize how badly those girls must have envied my natural features. But then I received this product in the mail and was wild to try it out - who isn't excited to get stuff in the mail? But let me tell you, it's pretty good! I didn't think it was possible for my eyelashes to seem any longer than they are, but with this mascara they were practically in my eyebrows.
I also avoid mascara because the heavy feeling of it compels me to rub it out of my eyes, and I end up removing half my eyelashes. But the colossal doesn't clump much and is pretty light. I still noticed it, and probably I won't make a habit of making mascara part of my normal makeup routine. Still, I feel confident that I have something to put on for a night out, without tearing out my eyelashes.
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Boss Arts
I had straight hair until I hit puberty, and since then it's been a frizzy, matted mess. Until very recently I had to flat iron my hair every day to get it into some semblance of its former straightness, and I never, ever found a hairdresser who... +
I had straight hair until I hit puberty, and since then it's been a frizzy, matted mess. Until very recently I had to flat iron my hair every day to get it into some semblance of its former straightness, and I never, ever found a hairdresser who could do anything for me. Then a couple of months ago I began searching for a stylist who knows curls, and after much review reading I finally found one hairdresser in all of Ottawa, for whom no one had a bad word to say.
Rene at Boss Arts has curly hair herself, and knows just how difficult it can be to take care of, especially if your hair has been damaged by stylists who only know how to cut straight hair. She gave me good advice about styling, and I was able to walk out of the salon without feeling self conscious about my curls, literally for the first time ever. This Aveda salon is very classy and welcoming - the staff serve you complimentary drinks while you wait your turn. The price was a little steep for my budget, but for such good quality it was reasonable.
It's been a few weeks since I got my hair done, and I still love it. I would definitely recommend Boss Arts to anyone who, like me, needs to tame their curls.
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Old Navy Long Tank Tops
Having worked at Old Navy I know the draw of their long tanks and similar tops, but if you are looking for something that will last more than a few months, I suggest buying tanks made with thicker material, even though they are more expensive. These... +
Having worked at Old Navy I know the draw of their long tanks and similar tops, but if you are looking for something that will last more than a few months, I suggest buying tanks made with thicker material, even though they are more expensive. These tanks are very aesthetically pleasing and are good layering pieces, but they stretch out like nothing else. If you buy them, get a size smaller than you need so that the fit will last longer. -
Rubbish Bags
These are Pacemaker UK's fair trade bags made by a "co-operative of 300 Filipino women." They are made of "non-biodegradable juice and sauce packs" - quoting from the tag. I have the colorful shoulder bag in the middle on the far right, next to the... +
These are Pacemaker UK's fair trade bags made by a "co-operative of 300 Filipino women." They are made of "non-biodegradable juice and sauce packs" - quoting from the tag.
I have the colorful shoulder bag in the middle on the far right, next to the red and white bag. I love it, it's very unique and pretty sturdy. Plus it's an awesome way to recycle waste.
My mom picked this up for me as a gift from a fair trade store in Liverpool, but unfortunately I don't know the name; still, I'm sure I've seen people with these in Canada. The price was actually 20quid, which is a little over $40CAD
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Maybelline New York Expertwear Eye Shadow Quad in Lavender Fields
I have a fold in one of my eyelids and find that after awhile most eyeshadow I wear (including this) begins to collect in the fold. This makes it look like I drew a line across my eyelid with eye liner. I also found that the shades I bought (in... +
I have a fold in one of my eyelids and find that after awhile most eyeshadow I wear (including this) begins to collect in the fold. This makes it look like I drew a line across my eyelid with eye liner. I also found that the shades I bought (in browns) wouldn't show up against my skin unless I really laid it on thick; when I did that people tended to ask me if I was getting enough sleep - implying that my eyes looked socketed. I probably wouldn't buy this again. -
Wildfire Slimline G
This was my first vibrator, and I would definitely recommend it for any other first time buyers. It's great for external stimulation and has seven settings; as long as the batteries aren't running down the power is really good. It can be a bit... +
This was my first vibrator, and I would definitely recommend it for any other first time buyers. It's great for external stimulation and has seven settings; as long as the batteries aren't running down the power is really good. It can be a bit noisy, but if you wrap the batteries in paper it cuts the sound down a lot. Plus it's not as intimidating as the larger diameter products. The only time I've had a problem with it was when I put the batteries in the wrong way - it would still turn on, but none of the settings would work and I couldn't turn it off, but once I figured out the problem it was fine. $32 is a good price if you're looking for something good and reliable but can't afford silicone.
For first time buyers, don't buy any product that is made from "jelly," which is this gross substance that attracts bacteria like nothing else. Check to make sure the packaging says the product is made from phthalate-free latex. It is true that the nicer products that are made from silicone are more expensive, so hard plastic, stainless steel, and glass, are good alternatives. If you don't have much selection for inexpensive toys and wind up getting a jelly toy anyway, you can always use a condom with it to prevent any chance of infections.
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