me0kat
Member Since: August 22, 2013Reviews
Nivea Creme
I have mixed feelings about this classic Nivea creme. I love the smell and jar or tin format and like that it is so affordable. However, the initial texture is off putting and feels thick, like it doesn't quite blend in right. It reminds me of... +
I have mixed feelings about this classic Nivea creme. I love the smell and jar or tin format and like that it is so affordable. However, the initial texture is off putting and feels thick, like it doesn't quite blend in right. It reminds me of sunscreen, but if you wait a little after application it does absorb nicely.
The texture of the cream, similar to sunscreen is somewhat goopy and feels like it would be water resistant. This can be good as a hand cream since frequent hand washing will not remove all of its moisturizing properties. But is it really moisturizing? I felt like it helped created a carrier, almost a seal to my skin and didn't quite penertrate.
The cream is far too thick in my liking to be applied on the body and certainly not on the face. It doesn't rub in well, and actually goes on white, again just like sunscreen which can be difficult if you're waiting to get dressed and have this goop plastered all over your legs.
An effective hand cream or salve to help seal dry patches on your elbows or feet, but not a facial moisturizer as the ingredients are largely chemical and greasy and would have a tendency to clogg your pores.
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CND VINYLUX Weekly Top Coat
I received this polish for free as part of Chickadvisor's review club. I used it combination with the Vinylux polish that was a beutiful nude color. After applying 2 coats of polish and 1 of this top coat, I expexted my nails to last as nice as day... +
I received this polish for free as part of Chickadvisor's review club. I used it combination with the Vinylux polish that was a beutiful nude color.
After applying 2 coats of polish and 1 of this top coat, I expexted my nails to last as nice as day one for a week. However after only 2 or 3 days I was already seeing chips and the texture was so thick in the end that I could almost peel everything off with my nails.
The top coat is glossy and doesn't take too long to dry on its own however with 3 coats total I found I had to wear almost an hour or it would smudge. I even noticed air bubbles upon application.
The combined wear of the Vinylux polish and top coat did not last a week and I don't know how these normally retail for, but I would not pay any more than your regular Revlon or Sally Hansen brands.
I initially thought this brand would be similar to the Shellac experience which can last the test of time, however this is a totally different product that is just like a regular polish.
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CND VINYLUX Weekly Polish
I received this polish for free as part of Chickadvisor's review club. The color of the polish is beautiful and exactly what I chose. I love the nude shade that goes well with just about anything. It sometimes looks great, or beige and even a light... +
I received this polish for free as part of Chickadvisor's review club. The color of the polish is beautiful and exactly what I chose. I love the nude shade that goes well with just about anything. It sometimes looks great, or beige and even a light lavender depending on the lighting.
I tried Shellac just once before and thought this would be a similar alternative for long lasting wear. However it was not very resistant and felt like a regular varnish.
I applied two coats of color as recommended along with the top coat which was glossy. The application is easy, the wide brush makes painting your nails super fast as you only need one stroke. I found that with two coats it definitely took some time to dry and even encounted some air bubbles that were hard to eliminate.
On day 2 and 3 of wearing this polish it was already chipping and I think this is due to how thick the end result was. With 3 coats of polish, I could almost peel the product off with my nails and after doing some light chores around the house or multiple hand washes, this did not stand the test.
Perhaps if I tried just two coats in total it wouldn't be so thick however what's good with this color is that the nude is very forgiving. Unlike wearing dark or super red color, once this starts to chip, you can still extend your wear since it just blends into the same color as your nails and skin and isn't so obvious.
I would have expected something better in terms of lasting power but since the color and application is so nice, I would still recommend it.
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TWIK Romantic roses sweater
I got this item for free as part of Chickadvisor's review club. I really love this sweater, it's so easy to pair with just about anything and has that rocker chic vibe with the constrating colors. The fabric is plush and thick, high quality. I... +
I got this item for free as part of Chickadvisor's review club.
I really love this sweater, it's so easy to pair with just about anything and has that rocker chic vibe with the constrating colors. The fabric is plush and thick, high quality. I recommend this for your fall wardrobe. I got a size larger than usual since I like the slouchy look but it could also be worn more fitted.
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TWIK Utilitarian checker shirtdress
I got this item for free thanks to chickadvisor's review club. The Twik brand is known for having stylish items at budget friendly prices. This dress is a great addition for this season as it pairs well on hot or cool days if you simply layer it... +
I got this item for free thanks to chickadvisor's review club.
The Twik brand is known for having stylish items at budget friendly prices. This dress is a great addition for this season as it pairs well on hot or cool days if you simply layer it over leggings. The material is soft and the sizing was true to my regular size. I just found the sleeves a little short but that's because I'm a tall girl (5'8).
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Premier Protein Vanilla Shake
I got this product for free as part of chickadvisor free review club. I got to sample both the chocolate and vanilla flavors and found this vanilla flavor a lot better. Although it still tastes very sweet, it reminds me of cereal milk. I had for... +
I got this product for free as part of chickadvisor free review club.
I got to sample both the chocolate and vanilla flavors and found this vanilla flavor a lot better. Although it still tastes very sweet, it reminds me of cereal milk.
I had for breakfast and it helped me stay full until lunch.
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Premier Protein Chocolate Shake
I got this product for free as part of chickadvisors review club. The protein shake is a great replacement for meals or breakfast as it contains lots of essential nutrients. The product tastes almost like a smoothie but has a smooth milky... +
I got this product for free as part of chickadvisors review club.
The protein shake is a great replacement for meals or breakfast as it contains lots of essential nutrients. The product tastes almost like a smoothie but has a smooth milky consistency. I found it overly sweet and difficult to swallow and ended up having to dilute it with regular milk.
I wish it didn't contain so many articial sweeteners.
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eos Crystal Lip Balm in Hibiscus Peach
This lip balm is truly gorgeous, almost too pretty to use. The packaging, the container itself and overall color and flavors are extremely appealing. However, I hate the consistency of the balm. It feels hard and sticky, it does not glide on easily... +
This lip balm is truly gorgeous, almost too pretty to use. The packaging, the container itself and overall color and flavors are extremely appealing. However, I hate the consistency of the balm. It feels hard and sticky, it does not glide on easily at all so I don't know why they call this "weightless moisture". I was expecting something almost oily, liquidy with no effort to apply. I could pass this 10 times on my lips and very little product gets applied. That's because the first ingredient is castor oil - which is extremely thick and goopy. Having used castor oil by itself, I know that this is not the right type of ingredient to use in a lip balm, the texture is off putting. Unfortunately I do not find it useful for any hydration, it is purely decorational. This is the kind of lip balm that makes a nice stocking stuffer and something you'll want to show off to others like on your instagram feed, but it sucks. What a let down. -
AXE Black Deodorant
I receivd this Axe product for free as part of Chickadvisor's review club. No usually a fan of plain deodorants as all they do is mask odors for a bit. If you are a big sweater, this does aboslutely nothing. But if you are sensitive to... +
I receivd this Axe product for free as part of Chickadvisor's review club.
No usually a fan of plain deodorants as all they do is mask odors for a bit. If you are a big sweater, this does aboslutely nothing. But if you are sensitive to anti-perspirants or afraid of more chemical ingredients blocking your poors, this is a good alternative.
It doesn't stain shirts, goes on smooth, although I found it a bit sticky. It smells great and pairs well with the body spray and wash. I would not rely on this product for an excessively hot day or situations where you may be prone to more body odor (stressful job, sports, etc).
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AXE Black Body Spray
I receivd this Axe product for free as part of Chickadvisor's review club. Smells just like the body wash and pairs well with the deodorant. This axe spray is refreshing, can be used all over the body but can be quite overpowering. I found it... +
I receivd this Axe product for free as part of Chickadvisor's review club.
Smells just like the body wash and pairs well with the deodorant. This axe spray is refreshing, can be used all over the body but can be quite overpowering. I found it smelled really strong upon application and slowly died down as the day went on.
It doubles as as deodrant and is perfect to toss in your gym bag for a quick refresher on the go.
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