McKchick
Member Since: September 1, 2006Reviews
Rocky Mountain Soap Company Transformative Rose Hip Cleansing Oil
I was skeptical when they first told me their cleanser was an OIL!!! But I decided to give it a shot and wow, what a difference it made. Living in Calgary I often have issues with flaky, gross skin (despite my skin not naturally being dry), but... +
I was skeptical when they first told me their cleanser was an OIL!!! But I decided to give it a shot and wow, what a difference it made. Living in Calgary I often have issues with flaky, gross skin (despite my skin not naturally being dry), but using the cleansing oil was brilliant for my face: it cleaned without stripping away natural oils and markedly improved my skin.
These days there's lots of talk about cleansing with oils, and I've tried a few different concoctions of my own, but I've been using the RMSC cleansing oil for 4 years now and I still think it's absolutely the best.
Price is on the premium end, however it lasts a long time, and is totally worth it.
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Jane Iredale Magic Mitt
This is the fastest, easiest, most amazing way to clean your face of ALL your makeup! I like to wear a lot of eye makeup, and even mascara and eye liner comes off in a flash with this wicked little face cloth. It looks just like any other face... +
This is the fastest, easiest, most amazing way to clean your face of ALL your makeup!
I like to wear a lot of eye makeup, and even mascara and eye liner comes off in a flash with this wicked little face cloth.
It looks just like any other face cloth, but it's a microfibre cloth that breaks up oil and dirt and wipes it away, without soap!!!!
I even did an experiment where I used a regular face cloth and compared it with this cloth, the results didn't even compare. Seriously.
To clean your face, just wet the cloth and rub it in gentle circular motions over your face. I like to flip it over to the clean side and do one more wipe to make sure all my makeup is gone. Just put a little soap onto the cloth AFTER using it to wash the makeup, oil and dirt out of the cloth, and voila it's ready for your next use.
SO SIMPLE. So effective. I've never used anything like it. And my skin loves that there's no soap involved. My face is clear, clean and fresh.
It also has a gentle exfoliating component because it is a cloth. If your skin is very delicate or sensitive I would use the Magic Mitt on nights when you have lots of makeup to wipe off, or when you're pressed for time and just want a quick wash. Otherwise alternating with a gentle cleanser is a little easier on your skin. (That being said, I've used it every morning and night for over a year and a half, and love love love it) It's also really handy for traveling.
** I received my Mitt as a gift, but I've been seeing Jane Iredale products more and more frequently in stores. This is the Canadian Website http://shop.janeiredale.ca/
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Rocky Mountain Soap Company Essential Day Face Cream
This is the best face lotion I have EVER used! I love that it's made in Canada. I love that it's all natural ingredients, no crazy chemicals, nothing harsh or harmful. And I love that it works!! It leaves my skin soft, smooth and clear... +
This is the best face lotion I have EVER used!
I love that it's made in Canada.
I love that it's all natural ingredients, no crazy chemicals, nothing harsh or harmful.
And I love that it works!! It leaves my skin soft, smooth and clear. It's not greasy or drying, in fact my skin has never been so balanced and awesome!
I would HIGHLY suggest trying it. At $35 it's totally reasonably priced for a really great product, and you don't need very much so the tube lasts me around 6 months (with morning and night use).
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Beauty By Saria: Oil Control Powder
I've gotten really picky about what I'm putting on my skin, I don't want chemicals or crazy dyes and preservatives leaking into my body!! This Oil Control Powder is one of the best facial powders I've ever used! And it's a great... +
I've gotten really picky about what I'm putting on my skin, I don't want chemicals or crazy dyes and preservatives leaking into my body!!
This Oil Control Powder is one of the best facial powders I've ever used! And it's a great bonus that it's all natural. I love that it's light and doesn't get cakey on my face, nor does it dry out my skin. It doesn't make me look all pale, even though it's a translucent powder. There's no scent and it gets rid of any shine. It's perfect!!!
I discovered Beauty By Saria on the Etsy website, and am in love with the makeup! Beauty By Saria is a makeup line created by a woman named Maria and she makes everything herself. She makes foundations, concealers, blushes and a million different eye shadow colours... I've tried most of them!!
I highly recommend this powder, as well as any other Beauty By Saria product.
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The DivaCup
I don't even know where to start with how AMAZING the Diva Cup is. Seriously. But I'll try: -It's healthy! No risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome. -It's handy! You never have to carry around tampons or worry about running out. -It's... +
I don't even know where to start with how AMAZING the Diva Cup is. Seriously. But I'll try:
-It's healthy! No risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome.
-It's handy! You never have to carry around tampons or worry about running out.
-It's environmentally friendly!!
Once you try it, you'll never go back. (But if you hate it for some reason, Diva Cup offers a 12 month money back return policy!!!!!!! Just a tip: give it more than one or two periods as it can take awhile to "figure out," but once you do you'll love it, I promise.)
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Maybelline Mineral Power Blush
I tend to be really picky about my blush and generally prefer a cream blush, however I was quite pleased with this product. I use a lot of loose powders and am aware that a little goes a long way, so I didn't have the problem with "over coverage"... +
I tend to be really picky about my blush and generally prefer a cream blush, however I was quite pleased with this product. I use a lot of loose powders and am aware that a little goes a long way, so I didn't have the problem with "over coverage" that some other girls did. I found that it went on nicely and provided a natural glow that I liked. -
Maybelline Mineral Power Loose Powder Foundation
The first thing I need to say is, if you're looking for a Natural foundation, THIS IS NOT A NATURAL PRODUCT!!! It may have "minerals" in it, but it's still full of chemicals. However, if you use regular drug store products and are ok with that, then... +
The first thing I need to say is, if you're looking for a Natural foundation, THIS IS NOT A NATURAL PRODUCT!!! It may have "minerals" in it, but it's still full of chemicals. However, if you use regular drug store products and are ok with that, then this is in the same category.
That being said, I did like this product. I prefer a powder foundation to a liquid one, and this was no different. The coverage isn't as full as with a liquid, but I find it much more natural and wearable. It evens out skin tone and provides a nice finish. A great middle ground between liquid foundation and a regular powder. I even used a smaller brush to touch up a few flaws and found that it worked out nicely.
The best part was that I didn't set it with any powder and yet it stayed looking great throughout the day. Definitely a plus! (I didn't like Maybelline's Healthy Finish Veil as I found it too thick and when applied over makeup made it cakey.)
My only issue is that I'm trying to get rid of all my conventional cosmetics and convert to more natural and healthy products, and this definitely does not qualify as it's full of crap. However, since I have it (and since it works so well) I will probably use it again on the rare occasion when I feel the need for more coverage than usual.
** Editor's note **
The Mineral Power products do not claim to be organic, however they are all are preservative-free, talc-free, oil-free and fragrance-free. Mineral Power products are made with natural micro-minerals, and contain vitamin E and Pro-vitamin B5, which protect skin against damage from free-radicals, among other things.
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Maybelline Mineral Power Liquid Foundation
The first thing I need to say is, if you're looking for a Natural foundation, THIS IS NOT A NATURAL PRODUCT!!! It may have "minerals" in it, but it's still full of chemicals. However, if you use regular drug store products and are ok with that, then... +
The first thing I need to say is, if you're looking for a Natural foundation, THIS IS NOT A NATURAL PRODUCT!!! It may have "minerals" in it, but it's still full of chemicals. However, if you use regular drug store products and are ok with that, then this is in the same category.
That being said, I don't usually use liquid foundations. I find they look fake and tend to highlight my fine lines and wrinkles. I was a bit surprised by this product: it went on smoothly, blended nicely, and wasn't overly "make-upy." It definitely has a fuller coverage than I'm used to, but I kind of liked the "porcelain" complexion.
I found that covering it with the Healthy Finish Veil was too much. It felt a lot more natural with a light dusting of a translucent loose powder.
A better product than most of the drugstore foundations I've tried.
** Editor's note **
The Mineral Power products do not claim to be organic, however they are all are preservative-free, talc-free, oil-free and fragrance-free. Mineral Power products are made with natural micro-minerals, and contain vitamin E and Pro-vitamin B5, which protect skin against damage from free-radicals, among other things.
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Maybelline New York Mineral Power Concealer
My first impression was, "It's a concealer, it does it's job." And it did do it's job, it concealed what it needed to conceal, blended nicely and I didn't give it another thought. Until a couple of hours into the day, when I noticed that the fine... +
My first impression was, "It's a concealer, it does it's job." And it did do it's job, it concealed what it needed to conceal, blended nicely and I didn't give it another thought. Until a couple of hours into the day, when I noticed that the fine lines and wrinkles around my eyes looked 10x worse than normal thanks to the concealer! Based on that fact, I would not buy this product. Since I already have it I will consider using it on blemishes, but not around my eyes. -
Maybelline New York Mineral Power Pressed Powder Finish Veil
I really wasn't crazy about this powder. I found that it goes on much thicker than most pressed powders. As a finishing touch over foundation it was WAY too much, making my face look cakey and make-upy. On its own it was ok, somewhere between a... +
I really wasn't crazy about this powder. I found that it goes on much thicker than most pressed powders. As a finishing touch over foundation it was WAY too much, making my face look cakey and make-upy. On its own it was ok, somewhere between a regular powder and a foundation, which could be good if that's what you're looking for I guess. I probably won't use much of this product and won't buy it again. -
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