manicpixiedreamgirl
Member Since: August 4, 2014Reviews
Nexxus® Emergencée Shampoo
This shampoo is absolutely amazing. I can't recommend it enough. I'm someone who has regularly used a drugstore shampoo, and never understood why my hair was dry and damaged - until I got a sample of the whole Emergencee system. The shampoo and... +
This shampoo is absolutely amazing. I can't recommend it enough. I'm someone who has regularly used a drugstore shampoo, and never understood why my hair was dry and damaged - until I got a sample of the whole Emergencee system. The shampoo and conditioner are incredible. My once damaged hair was suddenly silky smooth, and if I spend time blow drying and styling it, it looks like I just got it done at the salon. I've been hoarding my sample bottles, as the price is on the higher side, but totally worth it. I will definitely be replacing this when I run out, and that's not something I say often.
I received this product for free in return for an honest review. *
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Dove® Advanced Care Antiperspirant Stick Unscented
I absolutely love this! It has no overpowering scents and it works surprisingly well. I've struggled with finding an unscented deodorant that was TRULY unscented, and this is definitely it! I would recommend to anyone else who is sensitive to scents.
I absolutely love this! It has no overpowering scents and it works surprisingly well. I've struggled with finding an unscented deodorant that was TRULY unscented, and this is definitely it! I would recommend to anyone else who is sensitive to scents. -
Coastal Scents Revealed Palette
I, like many others, bought this palette as a cheaper alternative to the Naked palettes. I've been really impressed by this palette, and find myself reaching for it way more than I thought I would. It's definitely a good beginner palette, I don't... +
I, like many others, bought this palette as a cheaper alternative to the Naked palettes. I've been really impressed by this palette, and find myself reaching for it way more than I thought I would. It's definitely a good beginner palette, I don't feel guilty using this everyday since it was under $30, and I can still create some similar looks to the higher end brands. The eyeshadows themselves are a bit chalky, and there's lots of fallout, but I think that's fairly normal with shimmery shadows. -
Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Polish & Miracle Gel Top Coat
I'm still on the fence with this stuff. I received a polish and the top coat for my birthday, and have now tried it out twice. After looking up the price, I'm a little disappointed in what you get for your money. I will start off by saying this... +
I'm still on the fence with this stuff. I received a polish and the top coat for my birthday, and have now tried it out twice. After looking up the price, I'm a little disappointed in what you get for your money.
I will start off by saying this stuff stayed on my nails longer than nail polish normally does, but I wasn't incredibly impressed by it either. I normally get 3 weeks to a month on any given gel nail application, but this stuff was chipping the next day. Every hint of polish was gone in a week, which was incredibly disappointing.
I've heard you can use the top coat over any nail polish, so I will definitely be trying that next. I do like the formula, so hopefully I can actually get some use out of it before it goes goopy.
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The balm Mr. write now in jac
I received this (full-sized!) product in my Ipsy bag this month, and I loved it so much I had to review it. I'm a beauty newb, so I can't say how this compares to higher end eyeliners, but I've definitely added it to my make-up bag. The colour is... +
I received this (full-sized!) product in my Ipsy bag this month, and I loved it so much I had to review it. I'm a beauty newb, so I can't say how this compares to higher end eyeliners, but I've definitely added it to my make-up bag.
The colour is not one I'd normally consider for myself, but it's shockingly pretty. It's a really nice gold/bronze colour that absolutely shines. The staying power of this eyeliner is also seriously impressive, I swatched it on my hand and was able to do the dishes and go about my daily routine without it smudging - at all.
The only downside is that it is a bit crumbly when dry; I've found heating it up for a second or two really helps it glide on smoothly.
I looked up the retail price, and it's around $18 for the full size, which I'd say is on par with some mid-range brands. I'd definitely recommend, this colour really surprised me.
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Batiste Dry Shampoo Tropical Coconut & Exotic
This stuff is AMAZING!! I've tried quite a lot of dry shampoos, and Batiste is the best of the best. I have very thin hair, which can get overloaded with product real quick - it's literally always been a struggle to find a dry shampoo that doesn't... +
This stuff is AMAZING!! I've tried quite a lot of dry shampoos, and Batiste is the best of the best. I have very thin hair, which can get overloaded with product real quick - it's literally always been a struggle to find a dry shampoo that doesn't totally weigh it down. I picked up a bottle of this stuff on a whim, and was completely blown away. It works so well, and it smells like a dream. It's also fairly cheap, although I wouldn't complain if it was a few dollars cheaper. I always go with the Tropical scent, just because it smells like Coconuts and it reminds me of the beach. -
Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Brow Box
Oh, how I wish this wasn't Limited Edition. I bought this when Sephora was cleaning out their Gwen Stefani Urban Decay stock, and it was half price. I'm seriously kicking myself for not buying 2, because it's that amazing. I have struggled to find... +
Oh, how I wish this wasn't Limited Edition.
I bought this when Sephora was cleaning out their Gwen Stefani Urban Decay stock, and it was half price. I'm seriously kicking myself for not buying 2, because it's that amazing. I have struggled to find a brow powder that genuinely matched my hair colour. As a dirty blonde, every brow product I've ever tried has always been too dark, or on the odd occasion, too light. I was honestly shocked that how closely this matches my actual hair colour. It blends flawlessly. It's a real miracle. And on top of all that, it comes with a brow gel, 2 teeny tiny little brushes and a pair of teeny tiny little tweezers.
It's going to be tough to find any of these around, but if you happen upon one and are a dirty blonde, definitely pick it up! You won't regret it.
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Milani Baked Blush
Everyone and their mother was talking about Luminoso, so of course I had to pick it up when I found it at the drugstore one day. I must say, I am so SO impressed. This blush is absolutely amazing, and it was only $8. The colour is perfect for... +
Everyone and their mother was talking about Luminoso, so of course I had to pick it up when I found it at the drugstore one day. I must say, I am so SO impressed. This blush is absolutely amazing, and it was only $8.
The colour is perfect for nearly every skin tone, and it has a light shimmer to it that gives a slight sun-kissed look, which I seriously adore. I've also used it daily for almost a month, and there's no noticeable dip in the pan yet!
I also think the packaging is freaking adorable, the gold compact is classic and really resembles a high end brand; I don't feel bad about leaving this in the package, and I'm someone that religiously depots every single thing I own.
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Too Faced Hangover Replenishing Face Primer
I received a sample of this stuff in my Ipsy this month, and I was so impressed I went out and bought the full-sized product. It's WAY expensive for the amount of product you get, which is really the only downside. It's considerably different than... +
I received a sample of this stuff in my Ipsy this month, and I was so impressed I went out and bought the full-sized product. It's WAY expensive for the amount of product you get, which is really the only downside.
It's considerably different than other primers I've tried, since it's not silicone based. I've found with silicone primers, the make up slides right off my face, but with this one it actually stayed on longer than I ever would have expected. It goes on like a moisturizer, and smells really good.
I don't know if I'd recommend buying the full sized product unless you really have the cash to throw around, it's a great primer but I'm still not sure if it's actually worth the price.
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St. Ives® Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub
I must have seriously sensitive skin, because I absolutely cannot use this product. I remember trying it out when I was first getting into beauty ages ago, and it made my pre-pubescent acne so much worse, so I swore it off for life... until I found... +
I must have seriously sensitive skin, because I absolutely cannot use this product. I remember trying it out when I was first getting into beauty ages ago, and it made my pre-pubescent acne so much worse, so I swore it off for life... until I found it at Walmart last week and decided "what the hey, I'll give it another go." Holy was I ever wrong; my face is absolutely rebelling against this stuff.
It cleans my skin well, and it smells really good, but the next day I ended up with a war on my face. I haven't had acne this bad in years! It's like my pores went into overdrive.
Needless to say I passed it along to my mom, and I will not make the same mistake again!
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