LLGirl
Member Since: January 6, 2007Reviews
Spa L'Esplanade Ottawa
I was always going for pedicures that ran anywhere from $60-$85 so you can imagine my hesitation when an hour pedicure at the Spa L'Esplanade was $35!! It was so close to my work and I was having a stressed out day so I decided to pop over one... +
I was always going for pedicures that ran anywhere from $60-$85 so you can imagine my hesitation when an hour pedicure at the Spa L'Esplanade was $35!! It was so close to my work and I was having a stressed out day so I decided to pop over one day on my lunch. WOW! This pedicure was amazing.....the full exfoliation and massage...the didn't skimp on anything!
It's a small place....they do nails, manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing and fake eyelashes!
I go there all the time now and have never not been satisfied and always leave feeling great.
I also started getting my eyebrows waxed here for only $10! And they do a great job too!
Cash Tips Only!
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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
Love this product. I've been using it for years and keep coming back to it. I wear makeup on a daily basis and it's great for preventing breakouts...it's also a great make up remover as well! I just cover my lashes with it for a few... +
Love this product. I've been using it for years and keep coming back to it. I wear makeup on a daily basis and it's great for preventing breakouts...it's also a great make up remover as well! I just cover my lashes with it for a few minutes and even the most waterproof mascara and liner comes off! -
Schick Intuition Razor
These razors can be pricey but I can honestly say I will NEVER go back to regular razors and shaving cream...EVER! I've been using the intuition for years and try and recruit all my friends and family to switch over too. They can be a bit pricey... +
These razors can be pricey but I can honestly say I will NEVER go back to regular razors and shaving cream...EVER! I've been using the intuition for years and try and recruit all my friends and family to switch over too.
They can be a bit pricey but I always stock up when they are on sale and I never have to buy shaving cream anymore.
The intuition is amazing....no nicks or cuts (VERY RARE) and it's the smoothest shave I've ever had.
Can't say enough good things about these razor blades and razor!!
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Smooth Away Hair Removal
Absolutely hated this product. I had such high hopes after watching the infomercials so many times and even after reading people's reviews on the net! What can I say? It didn't work AT ALL! I tried it everywhere..even tried it on my arms and... +
Absolutely hated this product. I had such high hopes after watching the infomercials so many times and even after reading people's reviews on the net!
What can I say? It didn't work AT ALL! I tried it everywhere..even tried it on my arms and nothing, nada, zip! What a waste of money!
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Maybelline New York Pulse Perfection Vibrating Mascara
I was so excited when Chick Advisor sent me the Pulse Perfection to try out! I love trying new kinds of makeup and mascara is a staple in my every day life. It was easy to use and follow the instructions...no problem there....but when I put the... +
I was so excited when Chick Advisor sent me the Pulse Perfection to try out! I love trying new kinds of makeup and mascara is a staple in my every day life.
It was easy to use and follow the instructions...no problem there....but when I put the vibrating wand to my eyelashes my eyes instantly watered as the vibration 'tickled' my eyes which are very sensitive to begin with. So after that first try I wiped away the 'tears' and tried again. It still tickled and took a few seconds to get used to. I liked the effect it had on my top lashes but I found it too heavy of an application on my bottom lashes (which some people may like).
The packaging claims it has 7 MUST haves of mascara.
1) Luscious Thickness (I definitely have had mascaras that made my lashes look a lot thicker...this one didn't really make the grade when it came to thickness)
2) Luxurious Length (The length was definitely there and the vibrations extended my lashes nicely)
3) Smooth Separation (Definitely separated my lashes nicely without sticking them together!)
4) Intense Colour (I used Blackest Black...the colour was great..but no different than other mascaras I use)
5) Shapley Curve (I still found I had to use my eyelash curler first in order to get my eyelashes curvy)
6) Healty Luster (ummmm I guess....)
7) Zero Clumps (defintiely no clumping. My lashes stayed nicely separated)
So would I buy this in a store?...probably not, but I'm glad I got the chance to try it. I didn't find this made my lashes stand out and I've definitely used mascaras that did a better job. I personally like thick big lashes...this basically just lengthed them but no thickness...that's my main beef with the mascara. The vibration sounds like a good idea...but I don't think it's anything special another lash definining mascara couldn't do.
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Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips
I definitely like the bronzing beads for their effectiveness. It gives a great, EVEN colour and gives that great sun kissed look or if you put on more a dark tanned look. Here's my complaint though..I recently switched from beads because of the... +
I definitely like the bronzing beads for their effectiveness. It gives a great, EVEN colour and gives that great sun kissed look or if you put on more a dark tanned look. Here's my complaint though..I recently switched from beads because of the spilling factor. I was always dropping a bead or two on the floor and they'd often get crushed into my bedroom or bathroom carpet! A few times I've actually dropped the whole thing on the floor and the beads fall all over and I end up on my hands and knees picking them up! I'm always in a rush getting ready for work and I think that's part of the problem..I need something quick and spill proof for my hectic life on the go!
I travel a lot and the beads just weren't convenient for me as a pressed bronzer powder which is more compact and no beads for me to lose!
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Physicians Formula Multi-Coloured Blush
I absolutely love this blush. It comes in a great compact case which includes a hidden brush underneath so it's great for travel as well. I have a couple of these blushes. The colour always turns out great because it's a blend of colours as... +
I absolutely love this blush. It comes in a great compact case which includes a hidden brush underneath so it's great for travel as well. I have a couple of these blushes. The colour always turns out great because it's a blend of colours as opposed to one bold colour going on your face. It has a really nice texture and feel on your skin. -
Physcians Formula Baked Pyramid Matte Bronzer
I love trying out new bronzers on my face. I've never been a fan of liquid ones because they streak so I stick to the powders. After trying numerous ones that are effective (Rimmel, Cargo and many more) I found one a few weeks ago that I fell in... +
I love trying out new bronzers on my face. I've never been a fan of liquid ones because they streak so I stick to the powders. After trying numerous ones that are effective (Rimmel, Cargo and many more) I found one a few weeks ago that I fell in love with! I've always had luck with Physicians Formula products and typically buy them when they come on sale. This Baked Pyramid Matte Bronzer is typically $20 but I got it on sale for $12.99! (After using it though, it's definitely worth the $20 too!) Anyway, I usually use the bronzing beads but they tend to spill easily and can be messy. There's nothing messy about the Pyramid Bronzer though. The coverage was so amazing. It wasn't shimmery; it was just a complete coverage that didn't feel heavy. The first night I wore it out to dinner with friends I got compliments on how great my makeup looked and how 'perfect' my skin tone and colour was. I definitely recommend this product to anyone looking for a little or a lot of the sun kissed look. It also says you can use this application Wet or Dry...if you want a darker look you can apply it wet....I didn't try that yet because I find the dry coverage was plenty of colour for me and I have medium/tan skin.
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Christian Lacroix Rouge Eau de Parfum Spray Avon
When I first sprayed this I thought 'wow what an interesting scent' I couldn't stop smelling my wrist...it was funny...I couldn't tell if I liked it or not and it reminded me of something. After about half an hour I really didn't... +
When I first sprayed this I thought 'wow what an interesting scent' I couldn't stop smelling my wrist...it was funny...I couldn't tell if I liked it or not and it reminded me of something. After about half an hour I really didn't like the scent and figured out that it reminded me of my dentists office....weird I know. Definitely a scent you need to try out first before you commit to buying b/c of different body chemistry. I sometimes find that hard with Avon products because often you can't smell it first unless there's a scented page in the book. -
AVON Foot Works Pamper Deep Moisture Cream
I love this foot cream. I slather it on right before bed every night and then put on a pair of socks. It works wonders overnight. Definitely a great buy for sandal season. Avon often has it on sale too!
I love this foot cream. I slather it on right before bed every night and then put on a pair of socks. It works wonders overnight. Definitely a great buy for sandal season. Avon often has it on sale too! -
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