kspencer1
Member Since: August 16, 2011Reviews
Bath & Body Works Eucalyptus Spearmint Hand Soap
Okay, so I never expected that I'd love a hand soap to smell like eucalyptus. I've used bath salts with eucalyptus to relax or help me breathe when I've had a cold, so I was skeptical when I thought of washing my hands with this scent... +
Okay, so I never expected that I'd love a hand soap to smell like eucalyptus. I've used bath salts with eucalyptus to relax or help me breathe when I've had a cold, so I was skeptical when I thought of washing my hands with this scent.
Turns out, I love it. First of all, its such a soothing clean smell, and it stays with you for a nice amount of time after use. Plus your bathroom smells like eucalyptus.
It actually is calming. I love it. Great price, great smell! Would definately buy again!
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Maybelline New York Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eye Liner
This eyeliner is perfect for those of us not blessed with a steady hand. The brush follows a straight line almost naturally. I was able to complete VARIOUS looks with this same eyeliner and every time I hear someone wanting to try something new this... +
This eyeliner is perfect for those of us not blessed with a steady hand. The brush follows a straight line almost naturally. I was able to complete VARIOUS looks with this same eyeliner and every time I hear someone wanting to try something new this is what I suggest. It is much less messy than the regular liquid eyeliners, and you can blink after applying without the smudge factor!
From a straight line of eyeliner, or creating a leopard print make up pattern using this eyeliner, it has never let me down!
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"A Piece of Cake" by Cupcake Brown
This book amazed me. Written by someone who is clearly not a writer. An honest story of struggles and hardships. An amazing recollection of a very troubled life, without missing a beat. Cupcake's honesty is heartwarming. You find yourself... +
This book amazed me.
Written by someone who is clearly not a writer. An honest story of struggles and hardships. An amazing recollection of a very troubled life, without missing a beat.
Cupcake's honesty is heartwarming. You find yourself feeling sad, angry, happy, excited and disappointed throughout the book.
From page one, you cannot put this book down and are constantly hoping that life gets better for Cupcake!
Excellent book, I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a raw memoir. Great work!
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The Body Shop Hemp Lip Protector
Okay, when I choose a lip balm, I am very picky. I dont like strong scents, or something that smells too much like candy. I HATE stickyness, the worst thing is the wind blowing and your hair being stuck to your mouth, then having to deal with... +
Okay, when I choose a lip balm, I am very picky.
I dont like strong scents, or something that smells too much like candy.
I HATE stickyness, the worst thing is the wind blowing and your hair being stuck to your mouth, then having to deal with sticky hair, and its just an awful mess.
I also tend to get terrible chapped lips in the winter time, which extends to the skin around my mouth getting red, its painful, and not too cute to look at.
I have tried alllll kinds of lip balms trying to find something soothing, to prevent the redness and really moisturize dry lips.
The best one I have found is the Hemp lip protector from the Body Shop.
It is all natural. It doesn't really have a smell, it doesn't make your lips sticky, and it works. My lips felt more moisturized immediately after applying and it took away that stinging chapped feeling instantly.
Sure it is probably a few dollars more than the pharmacys generic brand, but at only $8, this product is absolutely amazing, I will continue purchasing this forever, and recommending it to everyone i know!
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The Glass Castle: A Memoir by Jeannette Walls
This is one of the best books that I've ever read. I absolutely loved it. I have no complaints about it at all, other than the fact that I wanted it to continue on forever. The writer doesn't hold anything back and evokes so much... +
This is one of the best books that I've ever read.
I absolutely loved it.
I have no complaints about it at all, other than the fact that I wanted it to continue on forever.
The writer doesn't hold anything back and evokes so much emotion in the reader.
Beautifully written, and would definately recommend it to anyone who enjoys non-fiction!
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Rimmel London Lash Accelerator Mascara
Loved this mascara! I just picked it up on sale at Shoppers Drug Mart, for less than $10! Eyelashes look full, but real. They dont have the fake clumpy look, that I cant stand! It lasts all day, without crumbling! The brush doesn't get... +
Loved this mascara!
I just picked it up on sale at Shoppers Drug Mart, for less than $10!
Eyelashes look full, but real. They dont have the fake clumpy look, that I cant stand!
It lasts all day, without crumbling!
The brush doesn't get globs of mascara stuck all over it, and combs through eyelashes gently and effectively.
Easy to wash off.
All in all, great product. Best of the best? Probably not, but very functional and affordable for the girl on the budget! :)
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Aveeno Fresh Essentials Anti-Fatigue Eye Roller
I was really excited to receive this in the mail, as this was a product I had been wanting to try! I was somewhat impressed with its overall effectiveness, although I think I had set my expectations quite high! The skin around my eyes did feel... +
I was really excited to receive this in the mail, as this was a product I had been wanting to try!
I was somewhat impressed with its overall effectiveness, although I think I had set my expectations quite high!
The skin around my eyes did feel smooth, but didn't necessarily appear smoother. But perhaps it did when you got real up close and personal. I suppose I was expecting to look fantastic after rolling it under my eyes right away. It is definately easy to use, and not messy, some cream products cause more of a mess than necessary, but this is very simple.
I debated for awhile if I would recommend this to someone else, but realized this is most likely one of those products that has varying results depending on age, skin type etc.
I found the product felt like it left an oily residue on my skin, but I am unsure if this would occur on someone who has skin that is more dry, so it would absorb better.
The price is reasonable, compared to someof the overpriced products on the shelves at the local health/beauty stores.
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Sookie Stackhouse Novels
Okay, if you love True Blood, you'll understand why I decided to pick up this book series and give it a whirl! While very different from the show (some of the characters have very different roles in the book than the show, and vice versa)... +
Okay, if you love True Blood, you'll understand why I decided to pick up this book series and give it a whirl!
While very different from the show (some of the characters have very different roles in the book than the show, and vice versa), Charlaine Harris' writing style keeps you intrigued and wanting to keep reading.
The books sell separately and in box sets, I purchased the box set with the first 8 books:
Dead Until Dark, Living Dead in Dallas, Club Dead, Dead to the World, Dead as a Doornail, Definately Dead, Altogether Dead and From Dead to Worse.
There are further books after the box set I've purchased, which I have not read yet, so I cannot vouch for those books, but if they are anything like the ones I've read so far, they are amazing.
You have to be open minded when reading this series, as it does involve alot of supernatural characters. There is some sexuality in the book, so young readers might not be ready for these.
Some people i have spoken to thoroughly enjoy the show, but dislike the bookset. I like both, so I suppose it depends on the readers personal opinion.
I believe if you are looking for something fun, adventurous and exciting to read, these are the books for you!
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Lullabies for Little Criminals
This book was nothing short of amazing. It makes you laugh, makes you cry, makes you rethink your own life choices, and appreciate the little things. The main character Baby has you rooting for her the entire time. Such a colourful group of... +
This book was nothing short of amazing. It makes you laugh, makes you cry, makes you rethink your own life choices, and appreciate the little things. The main character Baby has you rooting for her the entire time. Such a colourful group of characters, and an interesting read that it isn't difficult to sit and down read nearly this entire book in one sitting! I would recommend this to anyone I knew (probably over the age of 13 as there was a little bit of mature content, but that would be up to the reader/parent), but definately amazing. Heather O'Neil wrote this book and her writing style flows beautifully, and evokes so much emotion. -
Crest 3D White Whitestrips 2-hour Express
I received this as part of the product review club: I am pleased with this product in general. As for an alternative to going to a specialist and paying hundreds of dollars, this is one of the more effective home whitening kits. I was slightly... +
I received this as part of the product review club:
I am pleased with this product in general. As for an alternative to going to a specialist and paying hundreds of dollars, this is one of the more effective home whitening kits.
I was slightly nervous at first to apply the strips as my teeth are not perfectly straight, and I've had difficulty with stripe like products before not completely covering my teeth. The size of the crest white stripes were a little more accomodating.
I liked the idea of having to only wear the strips for 2 hours every three months, this is way more likely to actually happen then something you'd have to apply nightly for example.
My teeth were slightly sensitive after the first use, which could have been my application technique, I will find out with my second trial, but I did notice a difference in colouration, and was impressed that I saw a slight difference in only 2 hours!
(as per suggestion from Chick advisor, the box was dented when arrived, and I didn't get a glimpse at the delivery guy ;) )
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