MsBeckyBean
Member Since: April 23, 2012Reviews
GOSH Forever Eye Shadow Stick
I received the GOSH Forever eye shadow stick from Chick Advisor for review purposes. The shade I received was Plum 06. Initially, I was impressed with the creaminess of the pencil shadow, but that first impression quickly disappeared. I found the... +
I received the GOSH Forever eye shadow stick from Chick Advisor for review purposes. The shade I received was Plum 06. Initially, I was impressed with the creaminess of the pencil shadow, but that first impression quickly disappeared. I found the shade to be insufficiently pigmented, and it did not set quickly. As a result, it continued to smudge every time I opened and closed my eyes. This was a definite miss for me. -
Oral-B CrossAction Pro-Health Toothbrush
I received this product as part of the Chick Advisor's Product Review Club. I don't usually shop around for a toothbrush, and I tend to buy whatever is on sale. Oral-B brushes are usually a little more expensive so I haven't used them often. I... +
I received this product as part of the Chick Advisor's Product Review Club.
I don't usually shop around for a toothbrush, and I tend to buy whatever is on sale. Oral-B brushes are usually a little more expensive so I haven't used them often. I liked the way this toothbrush cleaned my teeth, but I felt that the head was too large. Every time I used it, there seemed to be a lack of space in my mouth to effectively move the brush around. I would prefer if they redesigned this brush to make it a little smaller, but overall I would recommend it.
Editor's Note: this member received a free product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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Crest Pro-Health Multi-Protection Rinse
I received this product as part of the Chick Advisor's Product Review Club. I quite like this mouthwash. I found it to be minty, without being too strong. It left me with nice, fresh breath. I will definitely repurchase.Editor's Note: this... +
I received this product as part of the Chick Advisor's Product Review Club.
I quite like this mouthwash. I found it to be minty, without being too strong. It left me with nice, fresh breath. I will definitely repurchase.
Editor's Note: this member received a free product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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Crest Pro-Health ProFresh Toothpaste
I received this product as part of the Chick Advisor's Product Review Club. After using the product for about a week, there are some things I liked about it, and others I didn't. I liked the initial minty fresh feel when I started brushing, but I... +
I received this product as part of the Chick Advisor's Product Review Club.
After using the product for about a week, there are some things I liked about it, and others I didn't. I liked the initial minty fresh feel when I started brushing, but I didn't find that the freshness lasted very long. I liked that it had a slight grit to it, which helped my teeth feel cleaner, but I didn't like that the lack of froth generated when brushing. I liked that it is supposed to be an all in one toothpaste, but I didn't find that the the sensitivity factor was as effective as my usual Sensodyne. One final comment, I experienced a side effect from this toothpaste. After brushing, the skin from my cheeks and gums seemed to slough off. This occurred every time I used the product. It was most unpleasant and for that reason I will not be repurchasing.
If you are not sensitive to ingredients within toothpastes, and don't mind a toothpaste that doesn't froth, then I recommend giving it a try.
Editor's Note: this member received a free product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Perfume
A friend of mine told me about this perfume. As I don't wear perfumes very often, I hadn't heard of it. When I saw it at a warehouse sale, I bought it without even testing it. BEST DECISION EVER! I really love this perfume, and it is the first... +
A friend of mine told me about this perfume. As I don't wear perfumes very often, I hadn't heard of it. When I saw it at a warehouse sale, I bought it without even testing it. BEST DECISION EVER!
I really love this perfume, and it is the first one I reach for when I am not wearing a scented body lotion. I love the scent, I love the staying power, I love the cute pink bottle. I suspect this will be one that I will need to repurchase as soon as I reach the end of my bottle.
I highly recommend it, but I would encourage you to test it out on your skin before purchasing. Every perfume reacts differently to each person's chemistry and while you might like the scent in the bottle, it is sure to change once applied. Make sure it is right for you before spending your hard-earned cash.
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Always Radiant Incredibly Thin Liners
Hello chickadees! I received a box of Always Radiant Incredibly Thin Liners from the ChickAdvisor Review Club. I noticed the shiny purple packaging right away. This is definitely appealing. I use liners everyday when I am not menstruating. I... +
Hello chickadees!
I received a box of Always Radiant Incredibly Thin Liners from the ChickAdvisor Review Club.
I noticed the shiny purple packaging right away. This is definitely appealing. I use liners everyday when I am not menstruating. I find that they help me feel fresh and clean. I have tried several different brands and have been pretty happy with the one I am currently using, but now that I have tried the Always Radiant Incredibly Thin Liners, I suspect I will be switching!
I really liked these liners! I generally find that over the course of the day, liners tend to bend and fold on themselves which renders them uncomfortable and inefficient. These liners are different. They have some kind of magic glue on the back because once I placed them, they did not move! The glue remained just as sticky at the end of the day as compared to when I first peeled off the backing at the beginning of the day. I found these liners to be soft, absorbent and incredibly durable. In addition, they are very flexible and will adjust to any style of underwear be it thong, bikini or brief. I was very impressed.
My only complaint about these liners was the length. I found them to be too short. I'm hoping Always makes a long version as I would definitely be interested in using this product again in the future.
I hope you found this review helpful!
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Always Radiant Infinity Pads
Hello chickadees! I received a box of Always Radiant Infinity Pads from the ChickAdvisor Review Club. The timing could not have been better! I noticed the shiny purple packaging right away. This is definitely appealing. I also like the small... +
Hello chickadees!
I received a box of Always Radiant Infinity Pads from the ChickAdvisor Review Club. The timing could not have been better!
I noticed the shiny purple packaging right away. This is definitely appealing. I also like the small window into the box which allow you to see that there are indeed some pads left. I think this could be quite handy.
I tend to use tampons when I am menstruating, and add pads as a back up in case of any leakage. Sometimes I will also use pads overnight. I really liked these pads. They were very soft - much softer than any other pad I have used. Also, the material never disintegrated or ripped, which has happened to me on occasion with other brands. I am not sure what type of materials are used, but they are excellent. In addition to being both soft and comfortable, it is incredibly absorbent. I was also impressed with the glue on the back of the pad. My previous experience has been that part of the pad lifts and bends on itself, but once placed, these pads did not move! Such a lovely change!
The pads I received were regular absorbancy. While I think these were perfectly sufficient for my needs, I would look for a slightly longer pad in the future. I'm hoping Always makes a long version as I would definitely be interested in using this product again in the future.
I hope you found this review helpful!
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Tampax Radiant Pearl Tampons
Hello chickadees! I received a box of Tampax Radiant Pearl Tampons from the ChickAdvisor Review Club. The timing could not have been better! I noticed the shiny purple packaging right away. This is definitely appealing. The tampons themselves... +
Hello chickadees!
I received a box of Tampax Radiant Pearl Tampons from the ChickAdvisor Review Club. The timing could not have been better!
I noticed the shiny purple packaging right away. This is definitely appealing. The tampons themselves are individually wrapped in a slightly thicker plastic with a small yellow sticker which you pull back to reveal the tampon. The wrapper was very easy to open, and I was able to quickly access the purple applicator! The plastic applicator also made it a breeze to place the tampon. In addition, the plastic wrapper was not flimsy, like most wrappers, and that made it easy to replace the applicator, and reseal the package for disposal.
I usually select a super absorbancy tampon, however the sample provided was regular absorbancy. I was a little concerned that I would experience some leakage, but I am very happy to report that none occurred. I was quite impressed.
I tend to purchase Playtex tampons, but I would likely consider using these again, especially if they were on sale. I do feel a little guilty over all the extra packaging that will end up in a landfill so if this is of concern to you, I wouldn't recommend the Tampax Radiant Pearl as there is definitely more plastic waste with this product, but in terms of quality and effectiveness, it is a solid product that won't disappoint.
I hope you found this review helpful!
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Andrea Eye Q's Makeup Remover Pads
The other day I decided to pop into Winners to see what kind of goodies I could find in their beauty section. I came across a two-pack of Andrea Eye Q's makeup remover pads for $7.99. I had seen the product before, but never gave it a second... +
The other day I decided to pop into Winners to see what kind of goodies I could find in their beauty section. I came across a two-pack of Andrea Eye Q's makeup remover pads for $7.99. I had seen the product before, but never gave it a second glance. I'm not sure what possessed me to pick it up this time, but I did.
These eye makeup remover pads are apparently available in different varieties. The one I picked up was for waterproof & long lasting makeup. While I don't use waterproof cosmetics very often, I have been religiously using my Urban Decay eye primer, and I have found that this makes my eye makeup really stay put throughout the day. In my books, that is certainly long lasting, so I gave these little wipes a try.
When I got home that evening, I opened up one of the packages right away and pulled out a single pad. My initial impression was a serious lack of excitement. The pad itself was very small and very thin, and seemed to be fairly dry. I had my doubts that this little pad would do anything. Well, boy was I wrong! The first ingredient listed is mineral oil. I never realized how effective it would be to remove long lasting makeup.
I used one pad per eye, making use of both sides, and it completely removed my eye shadow and liner. It even removed most of my mascara, although it did leave a few pieces behind on my cheeks (hence the 4.5/5 rating on effectiveness).
While I picked my package up at Winners, their stock varies significantly from day to day. I believe you can find it online at www.well.ca (free shipping with no minimum order!) and likely at your neighborhood drug store.
I hope this review was useful!
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Pipestone Soaps
Hi there, So, I've been hesitating posting this review, not because I have any issues with the product, but because I'm afraid that once word gets out, she won't be able to keep up with the demand and there won't be any supply left for me! I'm... +
Hi there,
So, I've been hesitating posting this review, not because I have any issues with the product, but because I'm afraid that once word gets out, she won't be able to keep up with the demand and there won't be any supply left for me! I'm kidding... a little.
What I wanted to share with you today is an independent store in northern Alberta called Pipestone Soaps. Sacha Staffanson is the creator and founder. She makes premium handcrafted soaps from scratch. She makes each batch in a mold, and once it is dry, she cuts the loaf into bars that are 4.5-5oz in size. These bars are sold for about $6 each, and worth every penny!
Sacha's soaps are so rich and luxurious. They look beautiful, smell amazing, provide a creamy lather and make my skin very happy. There are no phthalates, parabens, sodium laurel sulphate or petrochemicals in her soaps. As stated on her Facebook page, her soaps are made from sustainable premium raw Ingredients such as coconut oil, olive oil, caster oil, palm oil, mango butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, goats milk, silk., etc...
As availability of her beautiful bars is dependent on what has been made recently, Sacha keeps an updated post of both those soaps which are currently available as well as those on the cure rack which are going to be available soon. She also has a scent description note in case you need a little help selecting. I can tell you have I have purchased many different scents from her, and each one is my favourite!
Pipestone Soaps are available on bigcartel as well as directly from Sacha via her Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/PipestoneSoaps)
For now, these wonderful soaps are only being shipped within Canada, and the shipping price depends on the weight and distance. The price can add up, but Sacha only charges what Canada Post charges her.
I would say you should wait and consider making a purchase, but really that is only because I am being selfish and want to keep these gems to myself. In reality you should run to her site and order boxes of Pipestone Soaps because once you start using them you won't ever want to use a regular bar of soap again!
I hope you found this review helpful!
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