kathleenhelen
Member Since: August 21, 2017Reviews
Batiste Dry Shampoo Original Clean & Classic
I really like this product. I find that the original scent is fresh smelling but very subtle and light. The product itself sprays on really well and blends in easily with my hair colour, without making it look grey or too dull. I have already... +
I really like this product. I find that the original scent is fresh smelling but very subtle and light. The product itself sprays on really well and blends in easily with my hair colour, without making it look grey or too dull. I have already replaced this dry shampoo with another bottle of the exact same product. -
essie Treat Love & Color
I received a bottle of Essie Treat Love and Color polish in Loving Hue for free to review. I tested out the product and have fallen in love with this new polish. The formula replaces the need for a base coat and top coat, meaning it only takes two... +
I received a bottle of Essie Treat Love and Color polish in Loving Hue for free to review. I tested out the product and have fallen in love with this new polish. The formula replaces the need for a base coat and top coat, meaning it only takes two quick coats of polish to create the perfect manicure. This means the polish cures more quickly and, incredibly, it still lasts as long as a standard polish.
I chose the Loving Hue shade, which is a pale pink with shimmer. I love that the shimmer is present but subtle and not sparkly. It's the perfect colour to celebrate the return of Spring, even if that return is being sadly delayed.
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CND VINYLUX Weekly Top Coat
I received this product for free from Chick Advisor to test out and review. This was my first time trying CND nail polish. This polish exceeded all my expectations to the point that I had to look up the price point of the product because I thought... +
I received this product for free from Chick Advisor to test out and review. This was my first time trying CND nail polish.
This polish exceeded all my expectations to the point that I had to look up the price point of the product because I thought it must be like $30 nail polish or something. Priced under $10, this is definitely a product I will buy again.
The polish definitely lasts longer than most others, though I did not get a full 7 days out of it. What I was most impressed about is the fact that it dries unbelievably quickly. The polish goes on thickly and looks beautifully glossy, yet still dries completely to a rock hard state in very little time. I didn't think I would be able to wash my dishes the evening I decided to test this polish out (pretty much as soon as I received it in the mail) but they dried so well, so quickly that it wasn't at all a problem!
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CND VINYLUX Weekly Polish
This was my first time trying out CND polishes. I received the CND Vinylux Weekly Polish in Field Fox along with a bottle of CND Vinylux top coat to test out for free. My first impression was that the colour was a beautiful shade of pale pink with... +
This was my first time trying out CND polishes. I received the CND Vinylux Weekly Polish in Field Fox along with a bottle of CND Vinylux top coat to test out for free.
My first impression was that the colour was a beautiful shade of pale pink with a grayish-purple tint that worked nicely. The first coat went on very smoothly and provided full coverage - you could probably get away with only one coat of colour fairly easily, though then the polish might not last as many days. The second coat also went on very nicely and easily gave a look of professional application even though I am by no means a professional when it comes to nail polish (usually my nails look more like a 4 year old did them).
The "claim to fame" of this polish is that it lasts 7 days, which is a pretty big claim. I was super impressed by how long these nails lasted without chipping, considering I was extremely rough on them from night 1 (washing dishes, doing laundry). I didn't get a full 7 days from them, but the polish made it about a full 4 days before starting to chip, which I was impressed with.
I was, however, MOST IMPRESSED by how quickly the polish dried. I didn't time it because I expected the polish to behave like other nail polishes that can remain soft for some time when applying 3 quotes, but I found it completely dry in what felt like no time, to the point where I felt very comfortable washing my dishes and getting other cleaning tasks done that same evening, that I normally wouldn't have done after painting my nails.
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Premier Protein Vanilla Shake
I received two Premier Protein Vanilla Shakes for free to try thanks to Chick Advisor and the Product Review Club. I was surprised by how absolutely delicious these proteins were. They are so easy to open and quickly drink after a workout and make... +
I received two Premier Protein Vanilla Shakes for free to try thanks to Chick Advisor and the Product Review Club.
I was surprised by how absolutely delicious these proteins were. They are so easy to open and quickly drink after a workout and make those after excersing crashes non-existent. I usually find it hard to make a healthy meal following an intense workout because I'm just way too hungry by the time I get home and showered. Thanks to these, that hunger is curbed and I actually have time to think and prepare something delicious and healthy.
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Premier Protein Chocolate Shake
I got two chocolate shakes for free thanks to Chick Advisor and the Product Review Club. I'm not great at ensuring I get all the protein I need from my regular diet so I'm always looking for new ways to add in a little extra. These chocolate... +
I got two chocolate shakes for free thanks to Chick Advisor and the Product Review Club.
I'm not great at ensuring I get all the protein I need from my regular diet so I'm always looking for new ways to add in a little extra. These chocolate protein shakes are AMAZING because they add that boost of protein, plus kick any chocolate/ sugar cravings in the butt. I was surprised by how delicious they were - they tasted way better than any other protein shake I've tried.
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Clinique Pep-Start 2-in-1 Exfoliating Cleanser
Another sample. I really liked this product and thought it exfoliated and cleansed well. I don’t exfoliate on a daily basis, so I don’t know if I would purchase this product in full - it seems easier and more luxurious feeling to use exfoliating... +
Another sample. I really liked this product and thought it exfoliated and cleansed well. I don’t exfoliate on a daily basis, so I don’t know if I would purchase this product in full - it seems easier and more luxurious feeling to use exfoliating masks once a week instead. I also don’t tend to choose foaming cleansers, which this one is, because they tend to have higher amounts of coconut byproducts in them (#allergiessuck). But this did make my skin feel soft and fresh. -
Lancôme Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate
This product is honestly a puzzling one for me. It was fine as a serum but I didn’t really notice any real effects, and especially did not notice anything happening with my skin that would be worth $125. I would not purchase this product myself.
This product is honestly a puzzling one for me. It was fine as a serum but I didn’t really notice any real effects, and especially did not notice anything happening with my skin that would be worth $125. I would not purchase this product myself. -
bareMinerals Lash Domination Volumizing Mascara
Funnily enough, instead of volumizing, I actually found that this mascara lengthened my lashes more than anything else. This was a nice effect, especially for the summer, when I tend to wear less makeup anyway (because it just melts off overwise... +
Funnily enough, instead of volumizing, I actually found that this mascara lengthened my lashes more than anything else. This was a nice effect, especially for the summer, when I tend to wear less makeup anyway (because it just melts off overwise, amirite?), but not usually what I look for in -
Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo
Apparently, this product has been discontinued, which is unfortunate because it worked well, smelled wonderful, and lasted just about forever. Although I would prefer the ease of a spray dry shampoo, I haven’t found one that has worked as well as... +
Apparently, this product has been discontinued, which is unfortunate because it worked well, smelled wonderful, and lasted just about forever. Although I would prefer the ease of a spray dry shampoo, I haven’t found one that has worked as well as this one and would happily replace it if possible. I guess I’ll now be on the hunt for a good dry shampoo, so if you have any recommendations, please let me know! -
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