jlacivita
Member Since: November 23, 2017Reviews
Canada Dry Premium Ginger Beer
This was some of the tastiest ginger beer I've ever tried! I used it to make moscow mules and they were so yummy. It had a good ginger flavour without being too spicy that it overpowered the rest of the ingredients. These are a little on the pricey... +
This was some of the tastiest ginger beer I've ever tried! I used it to make moscow mules and they were so yummy. It had a good ginger flavour without being too spicy that it overpowered the rest of the ingredients. These are a little on the pricey side for how much you get but the quality is definitely there! I would purchase again! -
Joico Zero Heat Air Dry Styling Crème - Thick Hair
Overall, I would have to say that this was just an average product. Pros: It's a very generous size and will last a long time, and it smells really nice! It also gives hair a nice shine. I noticed a bit less frizz than I would normally have if I... +
Overall, I would have to say that this was just an average product.
Pros: It's a very generous size and will last a long time, and it smells really nice! It also gives hair a nice shine. I noticed a bit less frizz than I would normally have if I just let my hair air dry on it's own, but nothing to really write home about if I'm being honest.
Cons: You have to be very careful how much you use. Just a small amount goes a long way and if you put even a little bit too much, I found that it made my hair look really greasy (especially at the roots - you can be a little bit more liberal with the ends). I also found that it didn't do much to define my natural thick waves and only minimally improved upon frizz.
I will definitely use the rest of the bottle, but I don't think the effectiveness is there for me to repurchase.
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Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair® Regenerating Cream
I really saw a difference in my skin using this product! I didn’t find that it irritates me at all, but my skin is not really sensitive so I can understand how it might not be the best choice for some. I have some fine lines and wrinkles mostly on... +
I really saw a difference in my skin using this product! I didn’t find that it irritates me at all, but my skin is not really sensitive so I can understand how it might not be the best choice for some. I have some fine lines and wrinkles mostly on my forehead, and they have definitely become less noticeable over the past few weeks of use! I didn’t find it to be greasy at all and the texture was quite nice, easily spreadable and not too sticky or heavy. The price point on this is quite good too, especially for how well it works. Neutrogena has really stepped up its game and I’ve discovered a lot of winners in their new products lately! -
MOTRIN Super Strength Liquid Gels
I get really bad menstrual cramps every month and haven’t had much work to help with the pain. I usually rely on a combo of extra strength Advil and lying down on the couch to give some relief. But this was really great! Definitely worked better... +
I get really bad menstrual cramps every month and haven’t had much work to help with the pain. I usually rely on a combo of extra strength Advil and lying down on the couch to give some relief. But this was really great! Definitely worked better than the Advil. I felt a lot better, I managed to get about my day pretty much normally, and I didn’t have any adverse side effects. As a bonus it worked pretty well on a bad headache I was having one day as well. The price is very comparable to other drugs out there so definitely give it a try if you get bad cramps!! -
Joico Hair Shake Liquid-to-Powder Texturizing Finisher
I received this for test and review purposes at the Cinq a Sept event, and sadly this was the only product that I found to be really disappointing. I'm not really sure what the purpose of a product like this would be because honestly all it did was... +
I received this for test and review purposes at the Cinq a Sept event, and sadly this was the only product that I found to be really disappointing. I'm not really sure what the purpose of a product like this would be because honestly all it did was make my hair really matted and messy - looked like I had slept on it and not brushed it out. I guess maybe it had a little more volume to it but it wasn't really the kind of volume you want because it just looked like a disaster. On top of that, my hair also looked a little greasy and felt pretty greasy to the touch as well. I guess maybe if you have super fine hair this might work for you? Or perhaps if a hairdresser was using it very sparingly to create some volume for an updo? But honestly I found it to be very disappointing and can't see myself attempting to use it again. -
Garnier BB Cream 5-in-1 Miracle Skin Perfector (Normal to Dry Skin)
I received this product to test and review in my grab bag at the Cinq a Sept event. So this product promises a lot and in my opinion, it only delivers on some of its promises. It's a decent value for the amount of product you get, especially... +
I received this product to test and review in my grab bag at the Cinq a Sept event.
So this product promises a lot and in my opinion, it only delivers on some of its promises. It's a decent value for the amount of product you get, especially considering that you don't need to use too much of it. It did a good job of evening out my skin tone, so I was quite pleased with that. The shade also matched me quite well - but I do have fairly olive skin so I can see why people with lighter skin tones would have difficulty with it looking too dark. I also agree that it brightened up my complexion a bit and I liked how it didn't feel too thick or heavy on my skin. However, I didn't find the product to be overly moisturizing or protect against dryness. Definitely did not provide 24 hour hydration by any means! I would probably put a regular moisturizer underneath this BB cream, especially during winter months. With that added step, I will continue to use it - I'm just not sure I would necessarily purchase again.
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COLAB Dry Shampoo Extreme Volume
I received this product complimentary to test and review at the Cinq a Sept event. As a normal dry shampoo, it works well - definitely gets rid of the greasiness around the roots and makes the hair look fresh enough. The price point is also very... +
I received this product complimentary to test and review at the Cinq a Sept event.
As a normal dry shampoo, it works well - definitely gets rid of the greasiness around the roots and makes the hair look fresh enough. The price point is also very reasonable! However, I did have a couple of issues with the product, the main being the scent. It is STRONG and very floral/rose scented - it eventually fades but not for a few hours at least. I'm not a fan of the fragrance at all and would much prefer something a little more fresh/clean as opposed to such a cloying floral fragrance. The second thing is that this is supposed to be an "extreme volume" product, but I can't say I really noticed much in terms of volume. So overall, it's a decent dry shampoo, but if you're looking for extreme volume, this doesn't quite provide it... and the scent is strong enough to prevent me from repurchasing. I would be open to trying a different fragrance though!
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Bourjois Twist Up The Volume Mascara 24HR
I was so happy with this mascara! I received it in my grab bag at the Cinq a Sept event. The twist top is really innovative and cool, but I found that in order to get the best effect, I needed to twist it all the way to #2. That gave me a lot of... +
I was so happy with this mascara! I received it in my grab bag at the Cinq a Sept event. The twist top is really innovative and cool, but I found that in order to get the best effect, I needed to twist it all the way to #2. That gave me a lot of length, great volume, and a nice dark black colour. I didn't notice any smudging under my eyes even after a full day of wear, and it removed fairly easily with micellar water. It's a bit on the pricey side, but still substantially less than a lot of luxury brand mascaras which don't perform nearly as well - it's worth it for me! -
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair® Retinol Oil
I received this product complimentary to test and review. I found the retinol in this face oil to be fairly mild - could be because my skin is really not sensitive in the least, but I didn't notice any redness or flaking, although occasionally I... +
I received this product complimentary to test and review.
I found the retinol in this face oil to be fairly mild - could be because my skin is really not sensitive in the least, but I didn't notice any redness or flaking, although occasionally I would have a bit of a tingling sensation after applying. I've heard some scary stories about people using retinol so I was a little hesitant to try this out, but found it to be an overall pleasant experience. What I really liked about this product is how hydrated it made my skin feel - I tend to have drier skin, even in the summer months, so I enjoyed the moisture the oil provided. That said, it did make me look a little shiny on my forehead in particular. I don't think I'll have this problem in the winter when my skin is even drier, but for the summer it is worth noting that there is a bit of a sheen left behind. However, no greasy feeling at all which is a definite positive! The oil also smells really nice and is really easy to use with the pump applicator built into the lid.
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Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Prep Cleanser
I received this product complimentary to test and review. So I'll start by saying that I really liked this cleanser - it has a nice creamy consistency, light exfoliation which is still gentle on the skin, and it has a pleasant fresh scent to it... +
I received this product complimentary to test and review.
So I'll start by saying that I really liked this cleanser - it has a nice creamy consistency, light exfoliation which is still gentle on the skin, and it has a pleasant fresh scent to it. However, I didn't find that it provided results different from my normal cleanser. It does a good job making my skin feel clean, and the little bit of exfoliation in it maybe made my face feel a little bit smoother, but I wouldn't say I really noticed an overall difference in the texture of my skin. So while I do recommend this as a good quality cleanser, I can't say that the claims of "rapid wrinkle repair" are necessarily there.
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