Kaleigh
Member Since: January 31, 2008Reviews
Maybelline New York Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation
I am not an avid foundation wearer - I usually just use strategically placed concealer and a bit of powder. However, I tried this out and really liked it! It was really sheer so it didn't feel heavy or like I was "wearing a mask." One pump of... +
I am not an avid foundation wearer - I usually just use strategically placed concealer and a bit of powder. However, I tried this out and really liked it!
It was really sheer so it didn't feel heavy or like I was "wearing a mask." One pump of the product was more than enough to cover my face and it blended in really well with my skin tone. I have a bit of a red undertone and it evened out my complexion. I liked it a lot, and I will continue to wear it. I could barely tell I was wearing makeup, and it gave me the coverage I wanted - natural and light! I give this two thumbs up!
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Maybelline New York Colossal Volum' Express Mascara
I will be the first to admit I started my make-up collection from my mother's drawer, which is also why I have been a "Clinique Girl" for as long as I can remember. Until now that is! I tried this product and was a bit skeptical since I am not a... +
I will be the first to admit I started my make-up collection from my mother's drawer, which is also why I have been a "Clinique Girl" for as long as I can remember. Until now that is! I tried this product and was a bit skeptical since I am not a fan of the iconic green/pink tube that everyone else seems to rave about. This mascara is awesome! I think the wide and super thick brush helps - it goes on super smoothly and I only did two swipes per eye and was good to go! Easy to come off at night and no flaking during the day - I think I have been converted! Amazing price, great product. -
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Toilette
This is my all-time favourite perfume. I smelled it once in store and fell instantly in love. It changes throughout the year depending on the season (heat, humidity, etc.) but I can always depend on it smelling fantastic. I think it falls under the... +
This is my all-time favourite perfume. I smelled it once in store and fell instantly in love. It changes throughout the year depending on the season (heat, humidity, etc.) but I can always depend on it smelling fantastic. I think it falls under the flowers category (versus the citrus) but it isn't heavy and 'old-lady.' I like to think it smells classy - I constantly get compliments about it! I think when you find your #1 scent you "just know" - now only if everything could be that easy! -
Smiths Rosebud Salve
I love this product! In those pre-historic days before we had Sephora and Urban Outfitters in Canada, I used to trek to the States just to stock up! Often described as having a "cult following," this gloss is multi-purpose like no other $7 solution... +
I love this product! In those pre-historic days before we had Sephora and Urban Outfitters in Canada, I used to trek to the States just to stock up! Often described as having a "cult following," this gloss is multi-purpose like no other $7 solution. I have heard stories of it used from everything from an eyebrow tamer to a rash-reducer, but I know it best as my everyday lipgloss. It comes in a pot which isn't my favourite format, but I love it just the same. I usually use it on its own - it stays nice and glossy with NO stickiness (my personal pet peeve in glosses) and looks very natural because it is just lightly tinted pink. It also lasts forever and comes in a few other tints/scents. Awesome product! -
Herbal Essences All That Shine
I was super excited about trying this product, becuase although I do get my hair professionally highlighted, I am always curious about the "out-of-the-box" treatments. I am paranoid of ruining my hair, so after a careful read-through of the... +
I was super excited about trying this product, becuase although I do get my hair professionally highlighted, I am always curious about the "out-of-the-box" treatments. I am paranoid of ruining my hair, so after a careful read-through of the instructions (and especially the warnings), I deemed it safe to try!
Hair profile: I have long hair that reaches past my shoulders. It is very thick, and wavy/curly. For those of you who know wavy/curly, you understand that my hair is too curly to wave nicely, and too wavy to curl! I also do partial highlights to lighten the top of my naturally dark blonde hair. I was interested to see how the treatment would affect my "virgin" hair underneath vs. my highlighted hair on top.
The treatment: Within 30 mins I was rinsed, treated, rinsed, conditioned and rinsed clean. Again, I was nervous at the chemical aspect of the product and the warning that it might slightly lighten my hair colour.
The results: After it was all said and done, my hair was much softer but I did not notice a huge difference in shine. I have pretty healthy and shiny hair to begin with, so this could account for the only somewhat minor change. I will however say that the conditioner that is provided is awesome and left my hair super silky and soft. I think it must be mega-concentrated, and I would almost be tempted to do the treatment again just to get it again! No huge difference in my "virgin" hair vs. my highlights - it all looked the same. Despite my fears, my hair did not lighten or change drastically, but at only $10 it's a deal.
Buy it? Sure, for a once in a while treatment, but don't depend on it for a hair make-over!
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Maybelline Mineral Power Liquid Foundation
I don’t wear a lot of make-up and never cover my face completely with foundation. Rather, I use it in key areas and blend it in well. I used the “nude” shade and found it a bit dark so it will suit my skin much better once I get out in the... +
I don’t wear a lot of make-up and never cover my face completely with foundation. Rather, I use it in key areas and blend it in well. I used the “nude” shade and found it a bit dark so it will suit my skin much better once I get out in the sunshine! It wasn’t heavy or thick feeling at all, and had great staying power throughout the day. I did however find the application difficult because of the squeeze-top lid. I often squeezed too hard and ended up with an excess of foundation to wash off (I apply foundation with my fingers and not a sponge). If I were to use a sponge I think the application would be easier, but still hard to control the amount that is squeezed out. I reccommend this to anyone looking for a new foundation that won't result in oily or clogged pores - always a bonus! -
Maybelline New York Mineral Power Concealer
I really liked this concealer and I use it daily under my eyes to cover up evidence of my late nights out! The dark circles were almost fully covered without looking like I was wearing make-up. This product goes on quite thickly, so just a little... +
I really liked this concealer and I use it daily under my eyes to cover up evidence of my late nights out! The dark circles were almost fully covered without looking like I was wearing make-up. This product goes on quite thickly, so just a little goes a long way which also means that it will last me a long time. The “cream” shade suited my light skin colour well and I finished up with a powder overtop to blend everything together. The two things I never leave the house without are concealer under my eyes and mascara, so this was a great replacement to the one I was previously using! -
Maybelline Mineral Power Blush
My skin has a lot of red undertones, so I normally do not use blush on an everyday basis because of my fear of looking too flushed all the time. However, I gave the “rose” colour a try and found that it looked really natural. I used the... +
My skin has a lot of red undertones, so I normally do not use blush on an everyday basis because of my fear of looking too flushed all the time. However, I gave the “rose” colour a try and found that it looked really natural. I used the application brush and only used a very small amount but found it blended well and was muted enough to not look red or blotchy. I think I will continue to use it more regularly as it went on lightly and didn’t feel or look like I was wearing any make-up. The loose powder application was new to me, but after a few days I got used to it and liked it a lot! -
Maybelline New York Mineral Power Pressed Powder Finish Veil
I am a big fan of finishing powder as I think it lightly evens out my complexion while also taking care of any oil problems which can crop up in my T-zone. I chose the “light” shade and found it a bit whiter than I would normally use. By... +
I am a big fan of finishing powder as I think it lightly evens out my complexion while also taking care of any oil problems which can crop up in my T-zone. I chose the “light” shade and found it a bit whiter than I would normally use. By applying it lightly over top of the rest of my make-up I could achieve a more “flawless” look. It didn't feel heavy at all and had pretty good staying power. The packaging was really cool too – the bottom part slides out to reveal the sponge and mirror! -
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