Moonblossom
Member Since: September 29, 2013Reviews
Canada Dry Club Soda - Lemon-Lime
I've never had a Canada Dry product I didn't love, and this is no exception. This stuff is refreshing and crisp, amazing for the hot summer months. Sometimes, especially when it's too hot, you don't want a sweet drink, and this is perfect. It also... +
I've never had a Canada Dry product I didn't love, and this is no exception. This stuff is refreshing and crisp, amazing for the hot summer months. Sometimes, especially when it's too hot, you don't want a sweet drink, and this is perfect. It also goes great with vodka or gin, if that's how you roll. -
GOSH Prime 'n Set Powder
I have very mixed feelings about this product. I used it regularly both as a primer and a setting powder for several weeks to ensure the problems I had were related to the product. As a setting powder, this stuff is fantastic. I used it to set... +
I have very mixed feelings about this product. I used it regularly both as a primer and a setting powder for several weeks to ensure the problems I had were related to the product.
As a setting powder, this stuff is fantastic. I used it to set makeup for a cosplay at a convention a few weeks ago, and my makeup did not budge at all, despite being in a crowded, humid hall for ten hours. It gives a lovely matte finish without looking cakey, and does not cause the glowing effect in flash photography that some HD powders do.
Unfortuntely, I cannot in good faith recommend it as a primer. Used on bare skin, it caused me massive breakouts. My chin is still covered in large acne spots. I'm nearly 33 and while I do get the occasional hormonal pimple, I am mostly beyond the stage of my life where my skin should be a concern. I tried using this powder alone, under other products, etc. No matter what combination I used, if it was put on bare skin as a primer, I would end up with painful spots.
If you're looking for a setting powder, go for it. If you're hoping to use it as a primer as well, be forewarned.
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GOSH Lip Lacquer
I received this product for review. Unfortunately, this product has a very potent fruit fragrance and I have life-threatening allergies to certain artificial fruit perfumes, so I was unable to review it myself. I contacted ChickAdvisor and received... +
I received this product for review.
Unfortunately, this product has a very potent fruit fragrance and I have life-threatening allergies to certain artificial fruit perfumes, so I was unable to review it myself. I contacted ChickAdvisor and received the okay to give it to a friend, this review is her opinion.
The product felt very moisturising and was incredibly pigmented. It had excellent lasting power for a gloss-style colour and did not feel sticky. Highly recommended.
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GOSH Forever Eye Shadow Stick
I received a free unit of this for review. I love shadow pencils. I have a huge selection of them already. I love the versatility of a shadow and liner in one. This pencil has an amazing creamy texture, and doesn't tug or pull at all during... +
I received a free unit of this for review.
I love shadow pencils. I have a huge selection of them already. I love the versatility of a shadow and liner in one.
This pencil has an amazing creamy texture, and doesn't tug or pull at all during application. It stays creamy and blendable for about thirty seconds, allowing you to smudge or smooth it out to your preference. Once it's set though, it stays put for hours! I experienced a little bit of fading after about eight hours, but still had to scrub quite hard to remove it at the end of the day. The plum colour is a lovely greyish purple, nearly neutral but great for a sexy, smoky eye look.
The only thing I would avoid is application along the waterline - the shimmer is a bit chunky, and I experienced mild irritation when applying it along the lower rim of my eye.
Overall, I love this pencil and plan to buy more in other colours.
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GOSH Crazy Volume Mascara
I received this mascara for review. I wasn't really in the market for a new mascara, having fallen in love with UD's Perversion, but this sample may have changed my mind. The packaging is fun and vibrant. Not a necessity, obviously, but still a... +
I received this mascara for review. I wasn't really in the market for a new mascara, having fallen in love with UD's Perversion, but this sample may have changed my mind.
The packaging is fun and vibrant. Not a necessity, obviously, but still a nice touch.
The brush is an odd shape. When I took it out of the tube I thought it might have been deformed - it's sort of flattened oval, short on two sides and long on two sides. It actually helps a lot with application, you can use the shorter side for lower lashes and inner corners, and the longer side to get volume and length.
And wow, what volume and length! I put on two thin coats, combing and curling between them, and my lashes look like falsies. You have to be careful, it is a little prone to clumping, but a clean spoolie brush or lash comb solves the problem easily. If you want to do two coats, just make sure to wait until the first one is set before doing the second.
At the price, I think it may very well replace my beloved Perversion as a daily mascara.
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Urban Decay Perversion Mascara
I received a sample of UD's Perversion mascara in my August Ipsy bag. I admit, I was sceptical. I was not fond of Urban Decay's prior mascara formulas, but I've got to admit, I'm a convert! Perversion is an amazing mascara. Good length and volume... +
I received a sample of UD's Perversion mascara in my August Ipsy bag. I admit, I was sceptical. I was not fond of Urban Decay's prior mascara formulas, but I've got to admit, I'm a convert! Perversion is an amazing mascara. Good length and volume without clumps, stays soft and flexible all day. It's a bit pricy, but I will definitely be buying a full sized tube when my sample runs out! -
OPI Nail Polish
OPI is one of my go-to brands for nail polish, and seeing as how I have over 500 bottles that says a lot. Their formulas are consistently smooth and saturated, and easy to apply. I have quite wide and curved nail beds, and their Pro-Wide brush is a... +
OPI is one of my go-to brands for nail polish, and seeing as how I have over 500 bottles that says a lot. Their formulas are consistently smooth and saturated, and easy to apply. I have quite wide and curved nail beds, and their Pro-Wide brush is a lifesaver for me, but do be aware that if you have tiny nails it might be a bit of a pain.
Also, if you are in Quebec or Ontario and there is a Dollarama near you, they often have last season's OPI polishes in deadstock for three dollars, instead of the eight or nine dollars you'd pay at a salon. If you're not the type who needs the newest colours and finishes the day they come out, this is a great way to pick some up and save a few dollars ;)
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Special K Popcorn Chips
Received my sample boxes today and opened them both immediately. The Butter flavour was surprisingly tasty - I admit I did not have high hopes for these, since they are marketed as diet snacks. However, they're a great alternative to greasy chips or... +
Received my sample boxes today and opened them both immediately. The Butter flavour was surprisingly tasty - I admit I did not have high hopes for these, since they are marketed as diet snacks. However, they're a great alternative to greasy chips or buttery popcorn. Satisfying crunch, rich buttery taste, and one serving (20 crackers) was more than ample for a snack. The Sweet & Salty flavour was not as much to my taste, but that might be a more personal thing.
Definitely worth checking out, especially if you're looking for tasty alternatives while counting calories.
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Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
This book is certainly well-written, and if you're looking for a somewhat fantastical romance by someone with a good grasp of language, go for it. However, Arthur Golden warped and distorted the tale told to him by Iwasaki Mineko, the geisha he... +
This book is certainly well-written, and if you're looking for a somewhat fantastical romance by someone with a good grasp of language, go for it.
However, Arthur Golden warped and distorted the tale told to him by Iwasaki Mineko, the geisha he based the lead character on. It is painfully inaccurate and sensationalist, so if you are looking for a book that gives an actual glimpse into the lives of these women, give it a pass.
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St. Ives® Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub
This has been my staple scrub for as long as I can remember. I have very sensitive skin and am prone to patches of eczema, and yet St. Ives Apricot scrub is both gentle enough for me to use three times a week and effective enough to keep my skin... +
This has been my staple scrub for as long as I can remember. I have very sensitive skin and am prone to patches of eczema, and yet St. Ives Apricot scrub is both gentle enough for me to use three times a week and effective enough to keep my skin looking fresh and soft. It scrubs away the flakes I get from eczema and dry skin without irritating, and keeps hormonal blackheads under control.
I love this product so much I've been known to buy a dozen tubes of it if I find it at a really amazing price.
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