Miki
Member Since: April 4, 2007Reviews
Proactiv Solution Kit
I don't have terrible skin, but I have a few pimples that show up, as I have combination skin. I bought this a few years ago and found it very harsh. The smell is okay, but the active ingredients were very strong. I used the entire line once in... +
I don't have terrible skin, but I have a few pimples that show up, as I have combination skin.
I bought this a few years ago and found it very harsh. The smell is okay, but the active ingredients were very strong. I used the entire line once in the morning and once in the evening.
My skin was dried out after second time. I had a terrible break out after I used it and had to see a skin specialist because an entire layer of skin was peeling on a daily basis. It took me 3 weeks to stop the skin from peeling on a daily basis and 2 months to bring my skin back to (an almost) normal state.
It works for a couple of people I know, it didn't change the appearance of one other friend and when I got my hands on it, my skin went the opposite direction. I actually had full on acne for two months. I was very insecure about going out for two months. It was brutal... be careful with this product. I wasn't allergic, because I use their active ingredients in my other products, but it had a high percentage of it in Proactive.
If you buy it, use it once every 2-3 days to see if it's too strong for your skin or find something that doesn't have as much benzoyl peroxide first.
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Spectro Derm Cleanser for Dry Sensitive Skin
I use this product on a regular basis. It's a mild gel cleanser that works for me (combination skin) who has the occassional break out. I like it, by my boyfriend was over one time, leaned in near my face complained that it smelled like alcohol.
I use this product on a regular basis. It's a mild gel cleanser that works for me (combination skin) who has the occassional break out. I like it, by my boyfriend was over one time, leaned in near my face complained that it smelled like alcohol. -
Neutrogena Oil-Free Daily Cleanser
This is a nice smelling cleanser. It feels gentle on the skin, but it helps clean up your occasional break out. I have combination skin and I find that this works really well. My skin wasn't as oily just a couple of days after I used this... +
This is a nice smelling cleanser. It feels gentle on the skin, but it helps clean up your occasional break out. I have combination skin and I find that this works really well. My skin wasn't as oily just a couple of days after I used this product. I have a skin specialist that provides me with external cream medicine for spot treatment, which could be really harsh on the skin (drying it out), but after use this on a consistent basis, I found it treated my overall skin tone better. You can buy it at any drug store, the cheapest would be at a Pharma's Plus or a Walmart/Zellers ($2-3 cheaper than Shoppers Drug Mart) -
Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
This fiction novel is about how a young girl became well known geisha. It's romantic, sad, descriptive, beautiful and well-written. You will not want to put this book down. =D The movie does not do this book justice.
This fiction novel is about how a young girl became well known geisha. It's romantic, sad, descriptive, beautiful and well-written. You will not want to put this book down. =D The movie does not do this book justice. -
Glysomed Hand Cream
I only really like to used this hand cream in the winter because I find it too heavy and greasy. It's great when your hands get dry. Find a lighter cream for the summer and use this for drier, colder days.
I only really like to used this hand cream in the winter because I find it too heavy and greasy. It's great when your hands get dry. Find a lighter cream for the summer and use this for drier, colder days. -
Okonomi House
This small restaurant is conveniently located by the Varsity Cinema theatres by Bay & Bloor. It has delightful hot japanese dishes, which include okonomi (hence, the name) and Teriyaki. They don't serve sushi. There aren't many places you'll... +
This small restaurant is conveniently located by the Varsity Cinema theatres by Bay & Bloor. It has delightful hot japanese dishes, which include okonomi (hence, the name) and Teriyaki. They don't serve sushi.
There aren't many places you'll find okonomi served downtown, but they're delicious. The teriyaki is light and they don't overload you with rice, which is nice.
My real qualm about it is that the place has very bad air circulation and you always leave smelling like the food. =(
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MBCo
This is a great place to grab a quick bite when you're in Yorkville. They have a good selection of sandwhiches and salads - rare roast beef with sweet peppers, grilled chicken and brie, Lobster & Crab salad, seared tuna salad etc at prices that... +
This is a great place to grab a quick bite when you're in Yorkville.
They have a good selection of sandwhiches and salads - rare roast beef with sweet peppers, grilled chicken and brie, Lobster & Crab salad, seared tuna salad etc at prices that range from $8 - 14. The sandwiches can get messy and fall apart, so make good use of the forks and knives they give you - did I forget to mention? they're very tasty. =D
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Peony Nails
I chose this location because I saw a good review online. I was very disappointed. There are some positives, but lots more negatives about this place ves: Massage chairs for pedicures, magazines, okay customer service, quick pedicure, nail... +
I chose this location because I saw a good review online. I was very disappointed. There are some positives, but lots more negatives about this place
ves: Massage chairs for pedicures, magazines, okay customer service, quick pedicure, nail dryers, location
-ves: Shoddy nail care work, nails were unevenly cut, rough and slanted. Some nails were clearly shorter than other nails. Nail polish is cheap (paint chipped on my big toe before the end of the day!). Uncertain about cleanliness, not a very calming atmosphere (kind of cold)
Price was $25 for a pedicure, but I've had nails done by beautician students who did MUCH better work. Don't go. It's not worth it!
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TRESemme Naturals Nourishing Moisture Conditioner
I love this shampoo. I was looking for an alternative to Pantene Pro V (because although it was making my hair feel silky, it was drying out my scalp. For a girl with no dandruff... that's a big no-no). Tresemee makes your hair feel light... +
I love this shampoo. I was looking for an alternative to Pantene Pro V (because although it was making my hair feel silky, it was drying out my scalp. For a girl with no dandruff... that's a big no-no).
Tresemee makes your hair feel light, it's silky and smells sweet. I have straight, but thick course hair for an asian girl, and it makes your hair feel nice without making the scalp feel irritated. It's inexpensive and it does the job well =D I recommend purchasing this if you're looking for a great shampoo.
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Elmwood Spa
I come here for a swedish massage a couple of times a year and I'm usually happy with what I get. After the renovation that Elmwood Spa recently completed - it appears nicer (at least for the Women's changeroom), but the service hasn't changed... +
I come here for a swedish massage a couple of times a year and I'm usually happy with what I get.
After the renovation that Elmwood Spa recently completed - it appears nicer (at least for the Women's changeroom), but the service hasn't changed much. They have great lockers with combination codes you can choose on your own. They now have a nice jacuzzi in the women's changeroom, but it automatically turns off after about 15 minutes - which could be annoying if you have to climb out to turn it back on again. The massage is nice and you get apples and tea/water (included with your massage/water therapy purchase)
The pool deck is outdated, but all in all, I would say it's slightly overpriced for what you get. You leave feeling great, but you don't feel likek they doted on you.
It's about $100 for a 50 minute massage and it includes water therapies (steam room, jacuzzi, hot tub, etc).
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