MontserGirl
Member Since: April 25, 2011Reviews
Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer
Okay this product to me is pretty rad because sometimes you don't have time to put moisturizer on after the shower or lets be honest you just plain don't want too. This is super ideal for a light weight everyday moisturizer that will be absolutely... +
Okay this product to me is pretty rad because sometimes you don't have time to put moisturizer on after the shower or lets be honest you just plain don't want too. This is super ideal for a light weight everyday moisturizer that will be absolutely perfect for a summer moisturizer. You spray on and rub quickly into your skin and it absorbs decent and doesn't leave a greasy residue. I think this is perfect for normal skin. I wouldnt recommend this is if you have really dry skin since it doesn't add much extra moisture to my skin, I would say it just maintains it a bit better then most light moisturizers I have tried.Love the spray bottle, feels like you are spraying sunscreen on your skin so its reallly easy to use! -
MesmorEyes False Eyelashes
"MesmorEyes Full Lashes help you get that glamorous look the latest Hollywood stars are wearing. Each lash strip is knotted and feathered by hand to achieve a beautiful natural appearance that is so easy to apply. Each pair can be reused. " After I... +
"MesmorEyes Full Lashes help you get that glamorous look the latest Hollywood stars are wearing. Each lash strip is knotted and feathered by hand to achieve a beautiful natural appearance that is so easy to apply. Each pair can be reused. "
After I read the back, I was thinking human hair! I honestly don't know if I have used the synthetic hair or not previously since I have thrown them away but these lashes are very light, but don't feel too soft. I think if they were soft soft you wouldn't be able to curl them as well?
I like the idea of real human hair since I think they look more realistic and better quality. But where is this hair from? lol I am wondering.
These are perfect for anyone who wants to add some extra attention to their eyes, they are not over the top but just enough to make your lashes look gorgeous! They added fullness and a bit of length to mine and that is exactly what I look for with falsies!
I have used these lashes randomly four times and they are still in good condition, I don't know if you get a lot of uses with false lashes but these seem like they are pretty decent ones as well they will last you quite a few uses if you are gentle with them.
Overall I am pretty pleased with these lashes, for $4.59 I think they are well worth it!
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L'Oreal Professionnel Intense Repair Masque
This is one of my favorite reviews to write about, Thank you ChickAdvisor for letting me test this out! I try practically every hair masque under the sun that isn't too expensive and L'oreal has been one of the drug store masques that I... +
This is one of my favorite reviews to write about, Thank you ChickAdvisor for letting me test this out!
I try practically every hair masque under the sun that isn't too expensive and L'oreal has been one of the drug store masques that I actually have continued to repurchase so this nice to try since it is the professional line.
I did compare the ingredients in this masque and L'oreal's Total Repair 5 (drug store masque) and they are some what similar.
This masque is only 200ml but the formula is thick so you don't need a ton of product. I much prefer a thicker hair masque so it's not running right out of my hair.
I have color treated,fine, just past the shoulders hair and I had no problems with this weighing my hair down or stripping the color out.
The smell is just a regular deep conditioner kind of smell, nothing too over powering and I didn't notice scent lingering in my hair after it was rinsed out.
I would for sure use this masque a couple times a week to keep my hair hydrated. With adding moisture I do notice more shine to my black hair but nothing crazy.
I do think this is a great masque but I wouldn't say this is my HG masque. I would recommend trying it out if you can find it for a decent price since somethings work great for others.
I will use this up but probably stick with my Macadamia Deep Repair Masque as it never fails me.
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Cortex 4 in 1
The 4 in One professional curling iron gives you a full and natural look that cannot be duplicated with any other brand and it is the most versatile curling iron on the market today. Styles ranging from tight ringlets and spirals to large curls and... +
The 4 in One professional curling iron gives you a full and natural look that cannot be duplicated with any other brand and it is the most versatile curling iron on the market today. Styles ranging from tight ringlets and spirals to large curls and waves. The Cortex 4 in One Curling iron will be the only curling iron you need!
Four Ceramic/Tourmaline Interchangeable Heads with Ionic Technology to promote smoother, silkier hair.
Far-infrared technology distributes heat evenly, preventing damage.
Sleek, ergonomic, non-slip grip, designed for professional comfort.
Adjustable Digital Temperature Display with Programmable Auto Shut-off
Heats to 450F (230C)
11′ Heat Resistant Textile Cord and Heat Resistant Styling Glove
LIFETIME WARRANTY
Everything comes in a very convenient case for neat storage and great for travel. There is nothing more annoying to me then having messy cords and no proper case to carry them in.
I absolutely love the option of different sizes for different types of curls. This wand comes with:
2"
1.5"
1"
0.5"
So far my favorite is the 2 & 1.5". They provide more of a beachy wave look.
The glove is great when you are first learning to use the styling wand since it really is different then a curling iron and as well it gets CRAZY HOT!!!
The size is average for a curling iron. I like the matte black with the blue LED display.
Easy to read display as well simple - buttons make it easy to adjust the temperature. This sucker gets up to 450'F!! I don't go passed 375... I did burn my hand on that once and holy crap it hurt!
LOVE the swivel cord! I have an old Conair curling iron ( That I will be throwing out now) and the cord is so tangled up even thought it is a swivel it is a crappy swivel and this one is really nice.
Just a simple twist to remove each wand,change and twist back.
To do my whole head slowly it around 10-15 minutes just because I am not pro, but it is really quick and since the wand is so hot you really don't need the hair to be on it for too long.
The type of curl clipless wands give you are so different then the ones with the clamp. I will NEVER use one with a clamp again, I much prefer this type of curl/wave then the ones with regular curling irons. Also the time it takes to curl my whole head with a regular curling iron is too time consuming for me. The curls actually last all day as well. Flat irons do hold my curl but curling irons do not. This Cortex wand is amazing.
I did purchase this at Beautychoice.com for $150.00 plus a $50 off promo... Yes that is stupid expensive but I debated it for a while and I am super glad I did. I feel this is so much less damaging on my hair then regular drug store curling irons and the quality is amazing, feels very salon quality.
I did hear from another beauty blogger that you can purchase this on Amazon.com for around $50 which is a wicked deal!! I know I over paid but with a lifetime warranty I think it was worth it.
This is my new BFF =D
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L'Oreal Professionnel Intense Repair Shampoo
I am very pleased to have had the chance to test this product out.Thank you ChickAdvisor! =D Normally walking through the endless shampoo isles I would have thought not a chance in hell would I purchase this teeny tiny bottle(250ml) of L'oreal... +
I am very pleased to have had the chance to test this product out.Thank you ChickAdvisor! =D
Normally walking through the endless shampoo isles I would have thought not a chance in hell would I purchase this teeny tiny bottle(250ml) of L'oreal shampoo for $30! I can get a 1L of Redken or something for $20.BUT since I have been dealing with the super dry cold winter that is happening, I couldn't have been introduced to this product at a better time.
First off the packaging is nice, simple and it works for me. The scent is pleasant but not amazing,not over powerful either. This product does lather nicely which I am always fond of in a shampoo, it just feels like it is doing it's job properly with more of a lather. I did find my hair to feel more moisturized after using this product a few times, I didn't feel that this would be a type to use daily,even in winter since I did notice it added some weight to my hair.
I have fine just past the shoulders length hair and I usually don't use a moisturizing shampoo since they do weigh down my hair more then regular shampoo.
This teeny bottle does have quite a few uses out of it since the product is fairly concentrated, you will get most of your monies worth.
I would recommend this but I don't think I would purchase this with my hair type,dammit for being cursed with fine hair! I think if you have thicker hair it might be a better fit but I will definitely use up this bottle.
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Oral-B Pulsonic Power Toothbrush
I was stoked to be able to do a review for ChickAdvisor on the Oral-B Pulsonic Tooth Brush! Thank you for giving me the opportunity! First of all there are so many benefits to using a power tooth brush that I can't even believe I used a... +
I was stoked to be able to do a review for ChickAdvisor on the Oral-B Pulsonic Tooth Brush! Thank you for giving me the opportunity!
First of all there are so many benefits to using a power tooth brush that I can't even believe I used a regular one before. This specific toothbrush has quite a few perks to offer:
*More than 27,000 Gentle sonic vibrations per min
*Super Slim Design
*Whitens Teeth
*Small Brush Head
*Customer Brushing Modes
*Timer
As soon as I read whitens teeth I am a sucker because clearly we all want white clean teeth! Although I don't acutally have yellow teeth I can't really say if this whitened or not but I am sure it would help remove some surface stains for anyone with not so white teeth.
At first I wasn't a fan of the tiny brush head, its fairly small but it does allow you to reach into all areas of your teeth which is what you want, so it did grow on me quickly.
It was very nice to have the timer to let you know when to switch quadrants to ensure a good clean! The pulsing of the toothbrush was super strange when I first used it! I ripped open the package and used the brush immediately! Very different with a pulsing toothbrush then a power tooth brush and it took me a couple times to get used to the vibration but it was nothing much. You can tell right away that your teeth feel super clean like when you come back from the dentist clean!
The battery life is crazy too! I used it for six days, twice a day before the battery died and that was even before charging it! I am not a fan of having a charger on my bathroom counter so it's nice that it would only be once in a while to charge it then I can put it away.
I would for sure recommend this product and honestly if I was looking for a pulsing toothbrush this would be the one I would purchase, I have used just a regular toothbrush that has a battery and pulsed but I really didn't like it or find anything great about it but the Oral-B kicked its butt in this test!
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Plus White 5 Minutes Speed Whitening
Included in this kit: *Tartar Control Pre Whitening Rinse-this helps to remove plaque to control tartar,enabling the gel to lift away stains more effectively. *Mouthpiece- Dentist tested,re-usable mouthpiece ensures complete coverage of the... +
Included in this kit:
*Tartar Control Pre Whitening Rinse-this helps to remove plaque to control tartar,enabling the gel to lift away stains more effectively.
*Mouthpiece- Dentist tested,re-usable mouthpiece ensures complete coverage of the whitening gel to each tooth
*Plus White Gel-Contains enamel safe bleaching ingredient for safe, fast effective whitening.
*Bonus Montagne Jeunesse Peel Off Masque ( I am excited to test this one out! )
It comes with everything you need to get set for white teeth!
This system was really easy to use.
First you start with the Tartar control pre whitening rinse,you do have to mix this one part tartar control rinse to three parts water. Swish in mouth for 2-3 seconds. It does tell you to rinse your teeth with your tooth brush and water after wards just to make sure you get all of this rinse off your teeth.
Next you squeeze the whitening gel into the mouthpiece. You can fill top⊥,only top or only bottom, depending on what you are needing to whiten.
I always fill both top and bottom to ensure all my teeth are getting whitened.
Insert Mouthpiece,bite down gently and let that sit for 5 minutes.
I usually watch a YouTube video or read a blog post so the time flies by.
Once time is up, rinse mouth several times with cool water as well as rinse tray and air dry.
You can use this system twice daily for two weeks.
Now I am not 100% sure but I always use this before I brush my teeth, kind of like the strips always tell you to but it didn't tell me either way so I just did it before I would brush my teeth.
So what am I thinking about this?
It was very easy to use, I didn't use the tartar control pre whitening rinse every single time I whitened just because everyone is so rushed always I didn't always have time, I try to use it every second time. Both the gel and rise have a refreshing mint scent and flavor.
The gel is very thick, like vaseline, you know it isn't going to drip all over in your mouth. I actually use a q-tip to spread the gel around the mouthpiece to ensure even coverage.
I honestly didn't mind the taste in my mouth of this product, I have heard people who have complained it was awful but I really didn't notice anything too much.
I did find the mouthpiece more uncomfortable then the whole whitening strips option. There is some excess saliva happening while you are using this but at least it is only for 5 minutes.
The results of this product are honestly amazing! I did not have yellow teeth to begin with but they of course needed a little whitening since I am such a massive coffee fan! I did notice with in a week my teeth were definitely whiter then most of the strips I have tried in the past.
One of the biggest selling points for me of this product was my teeth are not sensitive but whenever I use any of the whitening strips my teeth hurt SO BADLY! Sometimes for a week or so. It is terrible. This product I had NO sensitivity problems, I was shocked! I started using this once a day for a week just because I was nervous about that, then I found everything was good so I bumped it up to 2 times a day a couple times a week.
The major pros of this product I thought were:
*Price is amazing, strips can range anywhere from $40-$70! That is very very pricey.
*Easy to use
*Quick
*Results within a first few uses
*No sensitivity!
*A lot of product for the price
* You don't have to buy the kit every time, you can just buy the gel,around $6.99
Cons:
*Mouthpiece uncomfortable to me, but I could always find a different one to replace it with.
Over all I had a very positive experience with this product, I was slightly ify about it thinking oh yeah this looks like it is going to work. It changed my mind fairly quick after a few uses!
This is very great if you do not want have the money to get your teeth professionally whitened or do not want to fork out the high prices for the whitening strips.
I also remembered that I had watched Kandee Johnson use this once wayyyy back a long time ago! She seemed to love it!
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It's a 10 Miracle Leave-in Product
I had been looking for It's a 10 Miracle Leave-in product for over a year and had no luck finding it in Canada. I am not a fan of purchasing something expensive online and pay extra for the shipping and having no clue if it will work for me or... +
I had been looking for It's a 10 Miracle Leave-in product for over a year and had no luck finding it in Canada. I am not a fan of purchasing something expensive online and pay extra for the shipping and having no clue if it will work for me or not, so I never had purchased this and I happened to go into a salon in one of my cities malls and I saw this sitting on the shelf! I was SO excited since I have heard so many good reviews on this product I knew I had to try it.
This is 120ml spray bottle for $21.29 (random price with the .29!)
There really isn't too much to this bottle which I find disappointing for the price.
They also were selling the newer version with the Keratin but that was $27 I believe and I wasn't willing to fork out $30 on a mystery product!
If you have never heard of It's a 10, this is basically a product that has a bunch of different things in one.
1*Repairs Dry,damaged hair
2*Adds Shine
3*Detangles
4*Control Frizz
5*Seals & Protects Hair Color
6*Prevents Split Ends
7*Stops Hair Breakage
8*Creates Silkyness
9*Enhances Natural Body
10*Flat Iron Spray & Thermal Protector
Wow it does a lot of stuff!
If you think about it, if you have 3 or more of these problems with your hair this will replace the cost of multiple products as well as save space in your cupboards!
The bottle is a typical spray pump bottle, I actually wish it was more like the TRESemme Heat Tamer spray since there is more of a handle on it then just the regular pump.
I also didn't like the packaging for It's a 10 it was ridiculously hard to take pictures with the shiny bottle lol.
So how does it work?
AMAZING! I was honestly impressed! I have a problem with buying new products as you can tell from this blog, and honestly people always tell me to use different heat sprays or oils or whatever and this one wins out of everything I have tried! This will for sure replace my TRESemme spray as well as I will not repurchase my Chi 44 Iron guard. I really like that product but I do like this better. I will continue to use the Chi Silk Infusion along with this product.
I found this detangled my hair very nicely! I did notice my hair was very silky and soft after using this. I think it adds a little bit of shine. I haven't been using it long enough to notice if it prevents breakage. As well I have stupid straight hair that isn't frizzy so I don't know if it helps with that =/
I do not spray this on my roots, just on the middle & ends of my hair after washing it. I could see if you sprayed a ton it would weigh hair down and make it greasy but I haven't had that problem so far. This did not weigh my fine hair down either.
I would 100% recommend this product as well I will repurchase it again once I have ran out.
As well this is a cruelty free product =D =D
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Prestige Lash Matrix in Black
New spiral technology creates amazing results. Flexible polymer spirals wrap each lash creating breathtaking length,lift and volume. Special brush sets lashes in place for all day wear without flaking or clumping. Quick dry and waterproof... +
New spiral technology creates amazing results. Flexible polymer spirals wrap each lash creating breathtaking length,lift and volume.
Special brush sets lashes in place for all day wear without flaking
or clumping. Quick dry and waterproof formula.For removal, polymer spirals release easily with warm water and gentle downward pressure.
I purchased this last week at Rexall Drug Store for $8.00
The price is reasonable, most decent mascaras are around $7-$10 around here at least.
I think this is my first time ever trying out Prestige mascara,they as well do not test on animals so this is a really good company to purchase products from.
I love the packaging of this mascara!
This seems to have everything I am looking for in a mascara, lift,length and volume.
I really like the brush, I am a fan of the bigger not hard plastic bristles like the last one I tested out-Nature Luxe that pokes your eyes every time you use it.
The formula for this mascara is so dry it's crazy! I am currently using my Maybelline Falsies where the formula is so wet that when I tried this I was surprised!
With it being so dry it is much faster to apply a few coats then it is with the Falsies.
I of course purchased the this in Black waterproof.
This is seriously so easy to remove, it says it washes away with water but I still used a bit of eye makeup remover, I don't know how well this would hold up in a really humid location =/
Pros:
*Fast drying
*No clumping
*Added Length
*Some volume
*Decent pricing
*Didn't flake off during the day
*Easy to remove
Cons:
*Not as much volume as I hoped for
Would I repurchase? Possibly but I would like to try out a few other Prestige mascara's before I decide if I will stick with this one or another.
Would I recommend? Yes
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Crest 3D White Whitestrips 2-hour Express
I was very pleased to get the chance to review Crest 3D White strips 2 hour express from Chick Advisor =D I have been a teeth whitener for years randomly on and off and have used Crest whitening strips in the passed so I thought that I would be... +
I was very pleased to get the chance to review Crest 3D White strips 2 hour express from Chick Advisor =D
I have been a teeth whitener for years randomly on and off and have used Crest whitening strips in the passed so I thought that I would be super amazed by this line of whitening strips. As well I had watched quite a few Youtube reviews that were positive so I had fairly high hopes.
This kit is really nice because it comes with 4 whitening treatments so you aren't just forking out a bunch of money for one use, it lasts a year so I think it's really good for the price.
I found these very easy to apply, they are very similar to the other Crest strips but they are slightly thicker and extremely sticky! I didn't realize how sticky they were until I was removing them.
When applying, start with the bottom strip first, then move to top. Once strips are applied you wait 2 hours.
I did have a few times where I thought they were slipping off but they weren't . The strips were slightly annoying to wear for 2 hours straight but I mean its worth it if you get whiter teeth right?
I was able to drink some water and talk fairly okay while having these on.
Once the time is up, I went to pull the strips off but they were so stuck on my teeth I couldn't just slide them off like the other Crest strips I have used. Which is good so you know they are stuck on for the 2 hour time frame.
I had slight pain in ONE tooth but I didn't think too much of it, I brushed my teeth with Sensodyne tooth paste and I was able to drink room temperature water.
The results were really good! I do not have super yellow teeth to begin with but they needed some freshening up and I was happy with the outcome, I was actually a little shocked at first at how white they were!
So at that point I was happy!
Now for the negative =/
I went to sleep that night, I had used the strips in the evening and went to bed a couple hours after using it, I woke up in the WORST teeth pain in my life! I seriously thought my teeth were going to explode and shatter! I really do not have much sensitivity problems ever, the odd time I have some noticeable sensitivity after too much whitening but never ever ever from one use or this excruciating. I have a good pain tolerance but this was brutal. I didn't sleep at all that night, at around 1 am I found myself googling what to do when you have this problem but nothing ever was found. In the am before work I stopped by Shoppers Drug Mart and purchased some Orjel to temporarily numb any pain I could. This did not take away much pain, my 9 hour work day was the worst day I have ever had from this pain. It has been 25 hours since I have used this and I still have a fair amount of pain.
I will never use this product again, I am going to give the left over away to a friend who likes to whiten her teeth and hope she does not run into this problem.
So I DO NOT recommend this to anyone who has sensitivity issues at ALL!!! Save yourself from this pain, it is not worth it.
If you do not have problems with sensitivity I say go for it! If I had no pain I would purchase this product as well recommend it.
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