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Member Since: September 16, 2014Reviews
Adrien Gagnon Super Energex
I was sent this product free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. Unfortunately, like so many other reviewers on here, I did not find this product to be effective. It claimed to be "an energizing tonic that fights fatigue and helps... +
I was sent this product free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. Unfortunately, like so many other reviewers on here, I did not find this product to be effective. It claimed to be "an energizing tonic that fights fatigue and helps increase resistance to stress," but in the almost two weeks I've used it, I have not seen any benefit to my energy or stress levels. As others have said as well, even in fruit juice the taste is difficult to get accustomed to, which wouldn't bother me if the product were more effective. Perhaps you have to take it over time to see the effect, but the box says not to use longer than one month consecutively. The price point of $12.49 for 20 ampules seems quite high too. I would not purchase these again because of the price and lack of results, and I would not recommend them to a friend. I was really excited about using these because I have been feeling really tired lately, but unfortunately these didn't do the trick. -
Adrien Gagnon Decadent Fudge Nutriforme Bars
I received this product for free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. The Nutriforme bars packaging claimed that replacing 1 or 2 meals daily with the bars would help reduce the number of ingested calories and promote weight loss. At 260... +
I received this product for free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. The Nutriforme bars packaging claimed that replacing 1 or 2 meals daily with the bars would help reduce the number of ingested calories and promote weight loss. At 260 calories, I feel that it should be more filling. Although it is a fudge bar, it does not have a great taste either. It contains more grams of fat and sodium than I would choose to eat in a regular meal. I prefer the taste and effectiveness of other meal replacement or protein bars. At a price point of $11.49 for a box of five, I would not purchase these again and would not recommend them to friends either. -
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional
This is one of my favourite Benefit products. I slightly prefer the Porefessional 15 hour Primer stick, but this one does make my skin feel very smooth. The price point is high, as is typical of Benefit, but I was receiving sample sizes of this... +
This is one of my favourite Benefit products. I slightly prefer the Porefessional 15 hour Primer stick, but this one does make my skin feel very smooth. The price point is high, as is typical of Benefit, but I was receiving sample sizes of this porefessional often so I haven't had to purchase one yet. Once I'm able to, I will probably purchase this again, as it does definitely reduce the size of pores and make your skin look better. -
Benefit Cosmetics Stay Flawless 15-Hour Primer
While this primer does not last 15 hours, it does last an awful long time. I have quite oily skin, so it tends to wear off on me a bit more. However, it does definitely reduce the size of my pores and make my skin look better overall. I really like... +
While this primer does not last 15 hours, it does last an awful long time. I have quite oily skin, so it tends to wear off on me a bit more. However, it does definitely reduce the size of my pores and make my skin look better overall. I really like that it's applied like a stick rather than as a liquid or cream, as the Dr. Brandt primer I tried just looked flaky on my skin. The price point is also extremely high at $32, but it does last longer than the cream versions in my opinion. -
Aveeno® Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15
I bought this as part of a positively radiant set that came with makeup remover wipes, this moisturizer, and a night cream. After using this product for just over a week, I had some of the worst breakouts I've had since I was a teenager. The... +
I bought this as part of a positively radiant set that came with makeup remover wipes, this moisturizer, and a night cream. After using this product for just over a week, I had some of the worst breakouts I've had since I was a teenager. The light-reflecting glitter elements in the moisturizer clogged my pores quite badly. I really like how it looked on my skin when I first put it in, but had to immediately stop using it when I realized it was the cause of my breakouts. I have been using the night cream as a daily moisturizer through these winter months instead. I bought the three-item set for less than $15 and I know that this product is much more expensive on its own, which makes it even more frustrating that it does this to some people's skin. -
John Frieda Blonde Go Blonder Lightening Shampoo
Like some of the other reviewers, I do find this product to be a bit on the expensive side. Buying both the shampoo and conditioner can set you back at least $16 if you're buying them from Shoppers Drug Mart. My naturally blonde hair was starting to... +
Like some of the other reviewers, I do find this product to be a bit on the expensive side. Buying both the shampoo and conditioner can set you back at least $16 if you're buying them from Shoppers Drug Mart. My naturally blonde hair was starting to get a bit darker than I would have liked just from aging and from not getting a lot of sun this winter. I used this product consistently for a couple of months. While I did notice some lightening of my hair, I also recently noticed just how damaged and brittle it feels from using it. I do have thin, wavy hair, so perhaps it's just something that would affect my hair. I do still like the results it provides. -
Stella McCartney Stella Perfume
I received a free sample of this scent with a Sephora purchase a while ago and couldn't believe how much I liked it. It's a strong scent, but still distinctly feminine. It has no problem lingering on your body for most of the day, but it isn't... +
I received a free sample of this scent with a Sephora purchase a while ago and couldn't believe how much I liked it. It's a strong scent, but still distinctly feminine. It has no problem lingering on your body for most of the day, but it isn't overpowering in any way. After my free sample I bought a travel size roller ball version, which I think will last me a long time because I only wear it some of the days of the week. I love the full size bottle and the roller ball, the see through dark purple makes for a very visually interesting perfume too. Even the cardboard packaging looks great - all down to Stella's designs. With notes of rose, peony flower, mandarin, rose absolute, and amber, this is a scent that I can't get enough of! -
Simple Micellar Cleansing Water
I received this product free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. Overall it is a decent cleansing water, but it is a bit pricey, in my opinion. I saw it priced at over $10 at Shoppers Drug Mart, and feel that that is too expensive for a... +
I received this product free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. Overall it is a decent cleansing water, but it is a bit pricey, in my opinion. I saw it priced at over $10 at Shoppers Drug Mart, and feel that that is too expensive for a product this size. I preferred the Garnier formula, as my face felt cleaner after using it. The Simple brand cleansing water does deliver on its claims to cleanse your face and remove makeup. It is gentle on the skin, as all of their products are made to be, which is a great asset when looking at cleansing products. In addition, it also delivers on its claim to hydrate the skin after cleansing it. It leaves my face feeling clean and refreshed. My main issue with it is the value for money. Perhaps if the bottle were larger or the price were lower I would be able to say that I would purchase it in the future. -
Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturizer
I received this product free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. While I always appreciate Simple's dedication to making products for sensitive skin, and for not using harsh chemicals or scents, this product did not work for me. It... +
I received this product free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. While I always appreciate Simple's dedication to making products for sensitive skin, and for not using harsh chemicals or scents, this product did not work for me. It claimed to provide all day moisture ("works for 12 hours"), but did not deliver. The formula is too thin, and even with layers of it on, it did not deliver on the promises on my skin. In addition, I feel that a base price of $10.99 that stores will mark up anyway, is quite a high price for such a thin formula. That being said, perhaps this would be a better moisturizer for the summer months when my skin requires less moisturizer, or for someone with a different skin type. Based on my experiences I would not buy this product, but would consider recommending it to a friend for use in a warmer climate, for the summer months, or if they had naturally oily skin. -
Simple Micellar Make-Up Remover Wipes
I received this product for free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. At a retail price of $6.99, the wipes are affordable and worth their price. I would recommend these to friends, but as only 25 wipes are included, I would probably not... +
I received this product for free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. At a retail price of $6.99, the wipes are affordable and worth their price. I would recommend these to friends, but as only 25 wipes are included, I would probably not pay any more than the recommended retail price. The wipes remove makeup very well, without having to make several swipes over the makeup. The package claims that a wipe "[g]ently cleanses and instantly hydrates" your skin. The wipes are very gentle, and ideal for people with sensitive skin or concerns about scents. They were definitely gentler than other wipes I've used in the past, but I don't think that they do in fact instantly hydrate one's skin. Some wipes can leave a sticky residue on the skin afterwards, but this one did not. Overall they left my skin feeling clean, but not overly hydrated. The fact that they are made without artificial scents or products is an asset too, and I would choose to buy this product over those that did use artificial scents or products. -
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