nailingitkate
Member Since: August 6, 2014Reviews
CND SolarOil Nail & Cuticle Conditioner
This is a great, widely available cuticle oil. It does a great job of hydrating and protecting cuticles. I strongly recommend it to anyone who wants to buy their cuticle oil in salons or through traditional stores. That said, I still use mostly... +
This is a great, widely available cuticle oil. It does a great job of hydrating and protecting cuticles. I strongly recommend it to anyone who wants to buy their cuticle oil in salons or through traditional stores. That said, I still use mostly independent or artisan brands of cuticle oil because the scent variety is better and I can support small businesses here in Canada.
I tried CND SolarOil thanks to a free press sample. #prsample
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Chapman's Cappuccino Frozen Yogurt
This is my go-to value frozen yogurt. It tastes amazing, is a great price, and is Canadian made. This is a must stock in my freezer all summer long and if you like coffee and frozen yogurt, it should be in yours too.
This is my go-to value frozen yogurt. It tastes amazing, is a great price, and is Canadian made. This is a must stock in my freezer all summer long and if you like coffee and frozen yogurt, it should be in yours too. -
Dawn Ultra Antibacterial Hand Soap and Dish Liquid
Dawn Dish is one of the few cleaning products I am completely loyal to. It actually cuts grease and oil better, and you can actually use less than with other brands. I use it for washing dishes, cleaning grease stains, prepping nail equipment that... +
Dawn Dish is one of the few cleaning products I am completely loyal to. It actually cuts grease and oil better, and you can actually use less than with other brands. I use it for washing dishes, cleaning grease stains, prepping nail equipment that has to be oil free... Pretty much anything that involves cutting oil or grease can be cleaned with this stuff. -
Softlips® CUBE Lip Moisturizer - Fresh Mint
As part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club, I got the opportunity to test out the Softlips CUBE moisturizer in Fresh Mint. This balm comes in a cube format (like EOS) but in a cube instead of a ball. I love the format. It's quick and easy to... +
As part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club, I got the opportunity to test out the Softlips CUBE moisturizer in Fresh Mint.
This balm comes in a cube format (like EOS) but in a cube instead of a ball. I love the format. It's quick and easy to apply, cute, and fits easily into my purse or pocket without worries that a tube cap will come off. The cube shape means it doesn't roll around my makeup table, and the clear plastic is really adorable.
The five claimed benefits are: Hydration, Shine, Protection, Smoothness, and Replenishment. I felt as though the product managed all of these benefits to some extent, but that overall, it wouldn't replace my regular lip balms. Let's go through the claims one by one:
Hydration: Softlips CUBE has shea butter to help hydrate your lips, and I did find that upon immediate application, my lips felt more hydrated. I also really like the menthol/mint taste that perks me right up.
Shine: CUBEE does leave a shine on your lips, and is better than many lips balms. That said, it doesn't compare to the shininess of most lip glosses, so unless you're looking for a "natural shiny" look, this probably won't cut it in terms of delivering on shine.
Protection: The product is supposed to create a moisture barrier that protects against dryness. Check. While the barrier doesn't last for a full day, it does last sufficiently to prevent my lips from drying out for at least a few hours. What it doesn't protect against is sun exposure. I wish this had an SPF!
Smoothness: One of my favourite applications of the CUBE is before matte lipsticks that tend to dry out my lips. While I've been wearing more glosses and lip oils as the weather gets warmer, I can see using this again in the fall. It seems to work just as well as more expensive lip primers and moisturizers to help smooth out the lip.
Replenishment: I'm not entirely sure how to judge this separately from hydration, but I can say that my lips felt soft, full, and replenished when wearing Softlips CUBE.
Overall, I wish this product hit more of these claims out of the park, but I really like the format and the minty freshness. I will buy again instead of purchasing an EOS alternative.
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Softlips® LUXE Lip Moisturizer - Silky Shea
As part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club, I got the opportunity to test out the Softlips LUXE moisturizer in Silky Shea. This balm comes in a standard bullet with a lipstick slanted application end (not a flat end like many balms). The five... +
As part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club, I got the opportunity to test out the Softlips LUXE moisturizer in Silky Shea.
This balm comes in a standard bullet with a lipstick slanted application end (not a flat end like many balms). The five claimed benefits are: Hydration, Shine, Protection, Smoothness, and Replenishment. I felt as though the product managed all of these benefits to some extent, but that overall, it wouldn't replace my regular lip balms. Let's go through the claims one by one:
Hydration: Softlips LUXE has shea butter to help hydrate your lips, and I did find that upon immediate application, my lips felt more hydrated.
Shine: LUXE does leave a shine on your lips, and is better than many lips balms. That said, it doesn't compare to the shininess of most lip glosses, so unless you're looking for a "natural shiny" look, this probably won't cut it in terms of delivering on shine.
Protection: The product is supposed to create a moisture barrier that protects against dryness. Check. While the barrier doesn't last for a full day, it does last sufficiently to prevent my lips from drying out for at least a few hours. What it doesn't protect against is sun exposure. I wish this had an SPF!
Smoothness: One of my favourite applications of the luxe tube is before matte lipsticks that tend to dry out my lips. While I've been wearing more glosses and lip oils as the weather gets warmer, I can see using this again in the fall. It seems to work just as well as more expensive lip primers and moisturizers to help smooth out the lip.
Replenishment: I'm not entirely sure how to judge this separately from hydration, but I can say that my lips felt soft, full, and replenished when wearing Softlips LUXE.
Overall, I wish this product hit more of these claims out of the park, and I wish the packaging was a little sturdier. That said, I like and will continue to use this product until it runs out.
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Adrien Gagnon Super Energex
I had high hopes for this product, but it just didn't work for me. I could get over the slightly weird taste of this product if I felt any difference when I use it. Unfortunately, it just gets me to chug half a glass of strange tasting orange juice... +
I had high hopes for this product, but it just didn't work for me. I could get over the slightly weird taste of this product if I felt any difference when I use it. Unfortunately, it just gets me to chug half a glass of strange tasting orange juice with no benefits.
I wouldn't purchase this product nor recommend it to others.
I received this product free as part of the Chick Advisor product review club.
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Adrien Gagnon Decadent Fudge Nutriforme Bars
I work at a desk everyday and there are many days where between meetings, deliverable deadlines and just getting distracted by work, I don't eat lunch. I've tried meal replacement bars in the past and either the taste wasn't appealing enough or... +
I work at a desk everyday and there are many days where between meetings, deliverable deadlines and just getting distracted by work, I don't eat lunch.
I've tried meal replacement bars in the past and either the taste wasn't appealing enough or they were overly expensive. The ChickAdvisor Product Review Club gave me the opportunity to try out the Adrien Gagnon Nutriforme bars, and I can honestly say that they have neither of those issues.
The bars are dense and taste pretty good. I found it took a while for me to get through one, and they certainly satiated me until dinner. The price on these is also very good.
I'll consider keeping a couple of these in my desk for future lunches. (Though I'm actually trying to be better about taking lunch so I'm hoping it won't be a regular occurrence). :)
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CND VINYLUX Weekly Polish
As part of Chickadvisor's Product Review Club, I recently got the opportunity to try out CND Vinylux nail polish and topcoat! Surprising as it may seem, I've never tried this brand before. While I have used long wear topcoats before (set by UV in... +
As part of Chickadvisor's Product Review Club, I recently got the opportunity to try out CND Vinylux nail polish and topcoat! Surprising as it may seem, I've never tried this brand before. While I have used long wear topcoats before (set by UV in the sun, not by a lamp), I've not ever used CND's version. I am a shellac wearer but I always get that done in a salon, by a professional. Shellac (gel polish) is my choice when I will be travelling and don't want to take polish with me. I've never really trusted traditional polishes to last for a full business trip and still look professional and un chipped for any given meeting.
The shade sent to me for review was Tango Passion, a purple leaning pink shimmer. Importantly, the review package included the weekly top coat. The polish itself is pretty and has an interesting shimmer to it. I used 2 coats for a nice, opaque finish. The formula is workable and pleasant. I didn't have significant pooling or streaking, although the shimmer did want to show brush strokes in some lights, so careful application is important.
What's important to note is the topcoat. This is the magic that actually made my manicure last for the full week. You can tell you're dealing with a long term topcoat when it comes in an opaque black bottle. This is because the topcoat hardens and cures with regular UV light. That means, spending some time out in the sun actually makes your manicure stronger!
The top coat and color coat don't necessarily have to be used together, but doing so will help the polish live up to its claim of lasting, chip free for a full week.
I received this product free as part of the Chickadvisor Product Review Club
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Greenies Dental Chews
These are the only dental chews I can find on the market that come in a small enough size for my dog (Yorkiepoo, 6.5lbs). Teddy eats the teenie greenies because any other size is such a big treat that he tries to hide it for later instead of just... +
These are the only dental chews I can find on the market that come in a small enough size for my dog (Yorkiepoo, 6.5lbs). Teddy eats the teenie greenies because any other size is such a big treat that he tries to hide it for later instead of just eating it when he gets it. Dental chews don't do a lot when they're hidden in couch cushions instead of chewed on... :)
I think these relatively expensive ($0.54 per unit when I buy the most cost efficient package). That said, daily dental chews and good dental care is way less expensive than dental surgery and vet care for major dental issues. I'm a happy customer.
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The Body Shop Satsuma Shower Gel
This is both my husband and my must have shower gel. It smells amazing and fresh without being masculine or feminine. It also lathers well and washes away cleanly, leaving behind the amazing scent of satsuma. We bought the biggest size with the... +
This is both my husband and my must have shower gel. It smells amazing and fresh without being masculine or feminine. It also lathers well and washes away cleanly, leaving behind the amazing scent of satsuma.
We bought the biggest size with the pump top and then just refill that bottle withmore whenever we find it on sale or need to stock up.
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