NikkiS
Member Since: March 6, 2017Reviews
Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Polish
Great nail polish at a great price! Sally Hansen has a great reputation in the industry and Nails Xtreme is no different a product than what one would expect from this brand. Beautiful array of colours available and I've personally never had trouble... +
Great nail polish at a great price! Sally Hansen has a great reputation in the industry and Nails Xtreme is no different a product than what one would expect from this brand. Beautiful array of colours available and I've personally never had trouble with chipping after the initial first few days following application (if you tend to chip easily though or work with your hands, I absolutely recommend getting a top coat though). Highly recommend trying this product if you're looking for a lasting, quality colour polish. -
Aussie Aussome Volume Hair Spray Maximum Hold
Not a bad budget hairspray! Although I believe Dove Style & Care is a step up (due to its slightly lighter weight mist), this hairspray provides excellent hold for even the thickest hair. I personally found it a bit too sticky for my liking though... +
Not a bad budget hairspray! Although I believe Dove Style & Care is a step up (due to its slightly lighter weight mist), this hairspray provides excellent hold for even the thickest hair. I personally found it a bit too sticky for my liking though and required much more than a single mist to hold my straight across fringe in place. I was also required to spritz my hair at least two to three times a day to maintain my look and/or put it back in place after it had fallen out. Good for holding curls fairly long, but don't recommend it if your look incorporates a facial component (bangs, etc.). -
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion Original
Good eyeshadow primer for individual use! This is one of my favourite personal use products in this category of cosmetics although the applicator is somewhat questionable (I'm also a fan of Too Faced's Shadow Insurance). Holds eyeshadow in place... +
Good eyeshadow primer for individual use! This is one of my favourite personal use products in this category of cosmetics although the applicator is somewhat questionable (I'm also a fan of Too Faced's Shadow Insurance). Holds eyeshadow in place all day and night long, up to 24 hours! Though the texture is not its best feature (dries pretty quick once exposed to air), it does a great job prepping eyes to receive highly pigmented colours. I tend to choose squeeze tubes that can be applied to a metal plate (for client use) and thus, the applicator brush of this primer is something I consider one of its drawbacks. For personal use, I'm a fan of applying product with a concealer brush for primers and again, don't like the "lipgloss style" applicator that absorbs too much of the primer here. Overall, a fairly good eyeshadow primer though! -
Bath & Body Works Anti-Bacterial Hand Sanitizer
Too much fragrance! Although it's great to have sanitizer on the go, these are far too scented to be used discretely. The smell of alcohol mixed with a strong floral perfume has often given me asthma troubles when a nearby user dispenses this... +
Too much fragrance! Although it's great to have sanitizer on the go, these are far too scented to be used discretely. The smell of alcohol mixed with a strong floral perfume has often given me asthma troubles when a nearby user dispenses this product; my mom and sister are big fans of this and I can't be in the same room when it is applied. It also gives me a headache similar to the one I get being in this store. While it does give a clean feeling to your hands (although quite drying) and I am certain it kills bacteria (judging by the fierce alcohol smell it emits), I feel this product would be a better fit for sensitive individuals like myself if the fragrance were 30% of what it is or alternatively, available in an unscented version. -
Tide Free and Gentle liquid
Amazing, unscented liquid laundry detergent for sensitive skin! My skin tends to break out for almost any reason but, since switching to this product, I've found my flare ups have been seriously reduced. Also a bonus that it still has the cleaning... +
Amazing, unscented liquid laundry detergent for sensitive skin! My skin tends to break out for almost any reason but, since switching to this product, I've found my flare ups have been seriously reduced. Also a bonus that it still has the cleaning power you'd expect from a tide product! I no longer have to buy one separate detergent to use on my husband's dirty work clothes (film industry) and another for my own laundry! Works well for all types of stains (grass, dirt, ink, and food!!) and for any fabric colour. Super effective yet gentle! Great liquid detergent! -
Febreze Car Vent Clips Freshener in Linen & Sky
Love these but sometimes find them a bit overpowering. The linen scent is my favourite simply due to its lessened potency! They do a wonderfully effective job eliminating odours from your car including smoke (my vehicle was definitely preowned by a... +
Love these but sometimes find them a bit overpowering. The linen scent is my favourite simply due to its lessened potency! They do a wonderfully effective job eliminating odours from your car including smoke (my vehicle was definitely preowned by a former smoker and despite serious detailing and cleaning, the smell has always lingered). This is a great product for maintaining freshness and lasts for about 25-30 days in my SUV! -
illy Caffe Whole Bean Coffee Medium Roast
Love this medium roast for use in our espresso machine! Although a higher price tag than other coffee blends, this Italian beauty offers a robust and full flavour unlike any other. A little bit also goes a long way to give a strong, smooth cup of... +
Love this medium roast for use in our espresso machine! Although a higher price tag than other coffee blends, this Italian beauty offers a robust and full flavour unlike any other. A little bit also goes a long way to give a strong, smooth cup of coffee that is unaffected by the addition of any milk or sugar (I usually take frothed Almond Fresh Unsweetened Original Almond Milk in my coffee but occasionally also start the day with a pure black cup of coffee)! I find weaker blends taste watery with the addition of dairy or alternatives so, this is a huge selling point for me. Perfect medium roast! -
Illy Ground Coffee Medium Roast for Drip Coffeemakers
My absolute favourite drip coffee, ever! Illy offers such flavourful, robust coffee blends and although we have since switched to an espresso machine in our household, this drip coffee will also have a special place in my heart. It is excellent... +
My absolute favourite drip coffee, ever! Illy offers such flavourful, robust coffee blends and although we have since switched to an espresso machine in our household, this drip coffee will also have a special place in my heart. It is excellent without any compromise in flavour in both Keurig and regular drip coffee makers (I personally found that most other coffees tasted watery in the grey "fill your own" Keurig personal coffee pods, hence why it didn't last long in our household). If you prefer strong, high quality European coffees to, this is definitely a product you will enjoy too. Often on sale at London Drugs and generally always found in the Winners speciality food aisle. Absolutely worth the higher price tag if your morning doesn't start without a fantastic cup of coffee!! -
Nescafe 3-in-1 Instant Coffee
Great for travel! My husband and I drink Nescafé instant coffee almost exclusively when on vacation in Europe (this is the number one brand almost everywhere on the continent there for instant coffee). As we stay in a lot of Air BnB type suites and... +
Great for travel! My husband and I drink Nescafé instant coffee almost exclusively when on vacation in Europe (this is the number one brand almost everywhere on the continent there for instant coffee). As we stay in a lot of Air BnB type suites and many have not even offered so much as a coffee maker (especially in Eastern Europe, where stove top is a much more popular but time consuming method of making coffee at home), this is a life saver for a busy day of travel and exploration ahead. The taste is very rich and full for a single packet or teaspoon full and it blends perfectly with a few gentle mixes in your cup. Great value! Very inexpensive for a great tasting cup of coffee on the go. I personally also find some coffees taste better black than with cream (or in my case, a dairy substitute), but Nescafé instant coffee is a delicious way to start your morning regardless of how you take yours! Recommend this for coffee drinkers everywhere... and I don't usually enjoy instant blends! -
Bumble & Bumble Spray de Mode Flexible Hold Hairspray
Not worth it! I have fairly lightweight hair and this flexible hold hairspray gave me little to no hold; it is an aerosol can that sprays a very light, non-sticky mist (which is a positive). Did not enjoy the wet grass and baby powder scent. I think... +
Not worth it! I have fairly lightweight hair and this flexible hold hairspray gave me little to no hold; it is an aerosol can that sprays a very light, non-sticky mist (which is a positive). Did not enjoy the wet grass and baby powder scent. I think at the premium price point ($29), it's difficult to give a recommendation for someone who may actually enjoy or benefit from using this hair spray. -
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