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Member Since: June 7, 2016Reviews
Vida by PADERNO Knife Set, 4-pc
✨ Testing the VIDA by Paderno Knife Set! ✨ I had the opportunity to test this sleek, 4-piece knife set from @PadernoKitchenware, courtesy of @ButterlyCanada, and I have to say, I’m impressed! 🔪 Design & Durability: The knives feel... +
✨ Testing the VIDA by Paderno Knife Set! ✨
I had the opportunity to test this sleek, 4-piece knife set from @PadernoKitchenware, courtesy of @ButterlyCanada, and I have to say, I’m impressed!
🔪 Design & Durability: The knives feel well-balanced and sturdy, with an elegant design that’s perfect for any kitchen. The sharpness and precision of the blades make slicing and dicing an absolute breeze, from prepping veggies to carving meats.
🌟 Performance: Whether you’re a home cook or a foodie like me, this set covers all the basics with ease. The stainless-steel blades stay sharp longer, and the block keeps everything organized and safe.
💡 Final Thoughts: Love the aesthetic! Would work well in a more modern or a traditional kitchen. If you’re looking for a solid knife set that’s both functional and stylish, the VIDA by Paderno is definitely worth checking out! Have you tried it yet? Let me know your thoughts! 🙌
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Listerine® Total Care Zero Alcohol Free Mouthwash
I love rinsing with mouthwash as part of my oral care routine, but I have relatively sensitive teeth and gums --- I just can't handle the stinging that comes with Alcohol based mouthwash. I've been testing Listerine Alcohol free mouthwash and I'm... +
I love rinsing with mouthwash as part of my oral care routine, but I have relatively sensitive teeth and gums --- I just can't handle the stinging that comes with Alcohol based mouthwash. I've been testing Listerine Alcohol free mouthwash and I'm loving it. Still have that fresh breath - clean mouth feeling, without the stinging. Another benefit, is that my kids can use it without any worries of the alcohol content --- will repurchase!!! -
YSL Candy Glow Tinted Butter Balm
REVIEW - YSL ♥ LOVESHINE CANDY GLOW TINTED BUTTER BALM Gifted by YSL Beauty and @thisisbutterly HERE'S WHAT I THINK: As a chronic 'eater' of lip products I can attest to the fact that this tastes like delicious fruity candy. I love the... +
REVIEW - YSL ♥ LOVESHINE CANDY GLOW TINTED BUTTER BALM
Gifted by YSL Beauty and @thisisbutterly
HERE'S WHAT I THINK:
As a chronic 'eater' of lip products I can attest to the fact that this tastes like delicious fruity candy. I love the texture... it's very smooth and gives the appearance of plumpness in a sheer, buildable luxe balm. I think this will appeal to someone looking for a 'your lips but better' look. I didn't find this product settled or bled into my lip lines at all, which is something I'm looking for in my 50's. When I swatched the product on my fair skin, it was low pigment and very sheer. When I compare my swatch to the swatches on the product website, mine is much lighter. Dunno how many layers of product they applied to get the swatches so deep?
I had the opportunity to try 3 shades:
1B Pink Sunrise is a sheer baby pink
3B Rosewood Blush - sheer pink nude with a hint of warmth
44B Nude Lavalliere - sheer nude pink - cooler toned
My favourite of the three shades was 44B Nude Lavalliere. I'm a sucker for a cool nude pink and I've been wearing this non stop. I found this non sticky and relatively weightless on the lips, with great hydration and longevity. I sunburned my lips on the weekend and this really helped with the healing. The packaging is utterly gorgeous ♥
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Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Cheek Tint
Weightless, but highly pigmented -this blush provides a gorgeous and seamless wash of colour, and is buildable from very natural to more intense looks. Great blush for lined or textured skin, as it doesn't settle into the cracks and crevices of a... +
Weightless, but highly pigmented -this blush provides a gorgeous and seamless wash of colour, and is buildable from very natural to more intense looks. Great blush for lined or textured skin, as it doesn't settle into the cracks and crevices of a life well lived ♥
I tried Shade 65 - Intense Berry - deep plum. This is actually the perfect 'natural flush' for someone cool toned like me. The colour payoff is so intense that I think this shade would also be beautiful on a much deeper skin tone. It blended beautifully and had great longevity on my skin.
I also popped it on my lips, and it wore well... work smarter, not harder, right?
This blush is super pigmented... a little goes a long way... so start with a tiny dab and build if needed. I'm dying to try the 'bubblegum pink' shade (Shade 53-Bold Pink).
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Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray
As an oily/combo skinned gal, I was already a big fan of the All Nighter Setting Spray. Honestly, once the weather gets hotter I rarely wear mascara, due to the transfer, and most makeup melts right off my face within a few hours. So for me, just... +
As an oily/combo skinned gal, I was already a big fan of the All Nighter Setting Spray. Honestly, once the weather gets hotter I rarely wear mascara, due to the transfer, and most makeup melts right off my face within a few hours. So for me, just getting through the day without my eye makeup looking like Courtney Love in the Hole days is progress. While I nostalgically adore grunge makeup from the 90's, it's not the look I'm going for as a 50+ woman in the workplace.
Yesterday I tried this setting spray for an all day work event, mostly outside in the baking sun. I liberally spritzed this all over --- I liked the instructions to spray in an X formation and a T formation. Why have I never thought of this before? I'm a circle spritzer :) My full face, including mascara and a very sparkly eyeshadow did not budge. I always need to touch up with powder here and there, but I had zero makeup meltdown and I'm pretty impressed. Will continue to test this over the hot humid Ontario summer.
- Product received for free from Urban Decay Canada in exchange for an honest review.
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Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Serum Eye
First impressions are great! I can't wait to see what the longer term results look like. For reference, I'm turning 52 this year --- aging gratefully... but not always gracefully :) Texture is light, but very hydrating. Inci list looks very... +
First impressions are great! I can't wait to see what the longer term results look like. For reference, I'm turning 52 this year --- aging gratefully... but not always gracefully :)
Texture is light, but very hydrating. Inci list looks very promising - Vit C, Niacinamide, Ferulic, Peptides and a smidge of caffeine.
Packaging has a unique design where ingredients are separated until you pump them out for maximum efficacy. I love a little science in my skincare. This product layers on itself really nicely, which is amazing for those days when the eye bags are bagging.
My undereyes feel smooth and hydrated. Product worked well with makeup and undereye concealer - no pilling.
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Vida by PADERNO Non-Stick Cavity Mini Loaf Pan
Just baked banana bread in this pan. It's the perfect size for a full batch. The quality of the pan is excellent, super sturdy, heavy construction. The non-stick coating worked great without any additional oiling or flouring. Would definitely... +
Just baked banana bread in this pan. It's the perfect size for a full batch. The quality of the pan is excellent, super sturdy, heavy construction. The non-stick coating worked great without any additional oiling or flouring. Would definitely try more cookware from this line. -
Giorgio Armani PRISMA GLASS LIP GLOSS
Just received this new Armani PRISMA GLASS Lip Gloss from @butterly to test and give my honest opinion. . HERE'S WHAT ARMANI SAYS: Prisma Glass coats lips in maximal shine and hydration in just one swipe to enhance and smooth lips, while... +
Just received this new Armani PRISMA GLASS Lip Gloss from @butterly to test and give my honest opinion. .
HERE'S WHAT ARMANI SAYS: Prisma Glass coats lips in maximal shine and hydration in just one swipe to enhance and smooth lips, while delivering a sheer wash of dimensional color. Its ultra-comfortable non-sticky texture melts into lips to give them a pillowy smooth look. Enriched with 15% plant-based squalane, this oil-in-gloss formula provides 24 hours of moisture* and helps improve lip texture overtime. Lips look healthy and bouncier.
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HERE'S WHAT I THINK: First impression is stellar! This is a lovely, sheer gloss... not at all sticky. I've had it on my lips for close to 3 hours now without reapplying, but it doesn't feel think or goopy. I'm trying the colour Candy Halo, which is gorgeous sheer pink with a hint of warmth. I'll report back on the hydration and longevity... but so far so good!
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Nude by Nature Perfecting Primer
I received this primer free for testing purposes from ChickAdvisor and was thrilled to try a new green primer. My skin has combination tendencies and my typical primer is non-green with 'silicone-y' smoothing and pore filling properties. I liked... +
I received this primer free for testing purposes from ChickAdvisor and was thrilled to try a new green primer. My skin has combination tendencies and my typical primer is non-green with 'silicone-y' smoothing and pore filling properties. I liked this primer, but the performance wasn't enough to make me swap my Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer.
The Nude by Nature Perfecting Primer has an interesting scent, akin to KFC wet wipes (lemony). The product is nicely hydrating, absorbs fairly well and makeup applies nicely over top. I didn't get the longevity from this product that I do from my other primers, but I did enjoy using this. It felt great on my skin.
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Knorr Selects Tomato, Basil & Garlic with Volanti Pasta
This one was surprisingly good. I do find the portion size a bit small for a family. Tasted just fine... super easy. No complaints from the peanut gallery. I served it with meatballs which was a great success.
This one was surprisingly good. I do find the portion size a bit small for a family. Tasted just fine... super easy. No complaints from the peanut gallery. I served it with meatballs which was a great success. -
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