Lysterina
Member Since: January 25, 2010Reviews
Aquolina Pink Sugar Perfume
Yummy. This is BY FAR my favourite scent. I am a huge fan of anything that smells sweet and tasty though...so if you are bothered by really sweet smells, this is definitely not for you. For the most part, I can smell the vanilla, caramel and red... +
Yummy. This is BY FAR my favourite scent. I am a huge fan of anything that smells sweet and tasty though...so if you are bothered by really sweet smells, this is definitely not for you. For the most part, I can smell the vanilla, caramel and red fruit...and there are definitely some light wood-like scents that balance it out quite nicely.
It's a very warm scent and works really well with my body chemistry. I have had many compliments from random people in stores and on the street while I am wearing it. It's a great price for perfume (I have found it at Sephora and a few small beauty boutiques) and a little goes a long way; be sure not to put a lot on.
I have found that you can also blend this scent with others quite well if you wanted something custom. I have worn a spritz of this overtop of fruity lotions as well as spritzing on a bit of JLo Live with it and I end up smelling delicious!
If you end up falling in love with this perfume, DO NOT buy the hair perfume! LOL ...it smells more like old men than sweetness for some reason...the smell is not pleasant from my experience.
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Make Up For Ever Lift Concealer
This is the only concealer that I have ever re-purchased after trying. I get a fair amount of blemishes that I find pretty hard to cover and have very light dark circles under my eyes (oxymoron!). I feel like I am wearing a bit more make-up than I... +
This is the only concealer that I have ever re-purchased after trying. I get a fair amount of blemishes that I find pretty hard to cover and have very light dark circles under my eyes (oxymoron!). I feel like I am wearing a bit more make-up than I would prefer to be wearing, but I also feel like my blemishes are well covered. I've had many comments about my clear skin...I kind of giggle to myself and try to take the compliment...knowing that it's not true.
I use it over-top of my mineral powder foundation to cover up spots and apply a very light layer under my eyes to brighten them up. It doesn't cake and doesn't run. It seems to last quite well throughout the day as long as it's set with powder.
This concealer is pretty thick, so you do have to use it sparingly. I find that the best way to get a nice, evenly blended coverage with this product is to apply it, let it sit for about a minute, blend it in, let it sit again and then apply a powder over top to set it.
I would definitely recommend this product for anyone that needs a medium coverage concealer and prefers to use a liquid formula.
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Neutrogena Wave Power-Cleanser and Deep Clean Foaming Pads
I think the best word for this product is, "meh". You get the vibrating unit with 14 cleansing pads for about $20 . After you have used the 14 pads (you use one a day I think), you have to go out and buy another package of cleansing pads for $10... +
I think the best word for this product is, "meh".
You get the vibrating unit with 14 cleansing pads for about $20 . After you have used the 14 pads (you use one a day I think), you have to go out and buy another package of cleansing pads for $10 . I used it for about a week before I pawned it off onto someone else that was curious to try it...and I handed it over without hesitation. It did make my skin a bit smoother but I found that the cleanser that they use in the pads was over-drying and caused me to break out. I have sensitive skin, so I was pretty much counting on that happening anyways. If your skin isn't sensitive, I can see this being an average product that works well enough.
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Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant Lotion with Pure Cocoa Butter
I usually opt for Bath & Body Works body cream, but they have being screwing up their deliveries lately. Because of this, I have started exploring drug store brands. This has been my favourite so far! I have pretty normal skin. It doesn't get... +
I usually opt for Bath & Body Works body cream, but they have being screwing up their deliveries lately. Because of this, I have started exploring drug store brands. This has been my favourite so far! I have pretty normal skin. It doesn't get too dry, although I am an avid exfoliator. I like to use a light soap with my exfoliating gloves while I shower and then apply a thicker moisturizing cream afterwards.
This lotion goes on really nicely and isn't greasy. It's a great consistency. It's thick, but it's light enough to absorb pretty quickly. I find that the moisture stays locked in for the entire day and through to the next.
I am usually pretty terrified to try drug store brand lotions because of their overwhelming perfume-y scent, but I have become addicted to the smell of this stuff. It has a very light and powdery vanilla/cocoa butter scent. It has a bit of an aromatic effect in that it makes me super relaxed. You can wear a lot of scents overtop and they will blend nicely together.
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Living Proof Shampoo and Conditioner
I have curly, thick, colour treated hair that I straighten on a regular basis. I live in Vancouver, so there is always a healthy dose of humidity in the air. I can have shiny, slick hair before living the house and after having been outside for more... +
I have curly, thick, colour treated hair that I straighten on a regular basis. I live in Vancouver, so there is always a healthy dose of humidity in the air. I can have shiny, slick hair before living the house and after having been outside for more than a minute or two have a kinky mess of frizzy hair - frustrating!
I've tried a lot of frizz-busting hair products and this has so far been my best bet. It conditions my hair really well, hasn't left a gross film that my stylist complains about and tames the frizzies quite well. I still have to give my hair a blast of hair spray to create a heavy barrier on drizzly days, but coming from someone who has tried it all, I can say that this line of shampoo and conditioner will be a permanent addition to my hair care routine.
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Diorshow Extase Mascara
I jump around from mascara to mascara a lot...completely torn as to if high-end or drug store mascara is the best way to go. When I am displeased with a previous tube, I always tend to go back to Dior Show. Dior recently release this new variation... +
I jump around from mascara to mascara a lot...completely torn as to if high-end or drug store mascara is the best way to go. When I am displeased with a previous tube, I always tend to go back to Dior Show. Dior recently release this new variation to their traditional line of Dior Show, claiming the "Extase" version to create a 3D effect and to give a higher-impact look. It does not live up to the claim. It's quite a bit more than the original Dior Show and the original Dior Show performs much better. I found this mascara to be clumpy and the brush to be quite ineffective. I am going to either play with different application methods to get the look that I want or return this back to Sephora. I like a dramatic, plump, lengthy look for my lashes and this mascara was just an expensive drag...too bad! -
Philosophy Hope In A Jar Daily Moisturizer
So far, so good. I have very finicky skin and it is having a hard time getting used to a major climate change (I recently moved from Calgary to Vancouver) and I have been looking for a moisturizer that isn't too heavy but can still pack a punch... +
So far, so good. I have very finicky skin and it is having a hard time getting used to a major climate change (I recently moved from Calgary to Vancouver) and I have been looking for a moisturizer that isn't too heavy but can still pack a punch. I've been using this cream for a couple of days now and I have noticed a change in my skin. It looks a lot healthier and I haven't broken out yet - that's huge for me and my skin! I will check back in a few weeks if anything has changed for the better or worse.
The smell, as most say, is very hard to get used to. My boyfriend calls me "Jalapeno Face" now...he says that I smell spicy and laughs at me. He will get used to it soon, I hope...because this lotion might just be a keeper.
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