phillipa.o.donovan
Member Since: February 16, 2016Reviews
Laura Mercier Silk Creme Oil-Free Photo Foundation
Unfortunately this product is just no good for my dry(ish) skin. It clung to all my dry patches and I looked flakey half way through the day. This would probably work great with oily skin! The range of colours is also great!
Unfortunately this product is just no good for my dry(ish) skin.
It clung to all my dry patches and I looked flakey half way through the day.
This would probably work great with oily skin! The range of colours is also great!
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Too Faced Born This Way Foundation
This foundation is expensive. And I loved the finish it gave my skin. Dewy, not shiny! However, I don't feel it gave me the coverage I want. I like a fuller coverage to cover my freckles and this just didn't do it. This product is cruelty free.
This foundation is expensive. And I loved the finish it gave my skin. Dewy, not shiny!
However, I don't feel it gave me the coverage I want.
I like a fuller coverage to cover my freckles and this just didn't do it.
This product is cruelty free.
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Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturizer
I love this moisturiser because I can use it straight before I put on my makeup. It's non greasy. Non fragranced and really gentle on my skin. I don't think "rich" is a great description as its not even nearly as rich as other moisturisers I have... +
I love this moisturiser because I can use it straight before I put on my makeup. It's non greasy. Non fragranced and really gentle on my skin.
I don't think "rich" is a great description as its not even nearly as rich as other moisturisers I have used! But I see this as a positive thing, I'm looking for something that will be a good product to use in a hurry. I don't have time to wait for moisturiser to dry, or sink into my skin before I apply my makeup in the morning.
I received this product free as part of chick advisor review panel.
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Simple Micellar Cleansing Water
YES! Love this product! Takes my makeup off with minimal scrubbing. Super gentle. No scent at all. Literally feels as if I'm washing my face with magical water that removes waterproof mascara. Can't believe how effective this is. I would have... +
YES! Love this product! Takes my makeup off with minimal scrubbing. Super gentle. No scent at all. Literally feels as if I'm washing my face with magical water that removes waterproof mascara.
Can't believe how effective this is.
I would have given 5* for price, as for the volume of liquid, the price is great. But I can see me getting through this quickly. Maybe 3 weeks or so. In that case it works out a little more expensive than my usual face wash.
However this is quicker and just as effective.
I will now save the reminder of this for nights out when I'm too drunk/tired to properly wash my face and want a quick alternative!
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Simple Micellar Make-Up Remover Wipes
Love these makeup wipes. They're really gentle on the skin and remove even my waterproof mascara with just a little bit of rubbing. Makeup wipes ALWAYS dry out my skin, but after using these for 3-4 days I cannot see any dryness. I will be... +
Love these makeup wipes.
They're really gentle on the skin and remove even my waterproof mascara with just a little bit of rubbing.
Makeup wipes ALWAYS dry out my skin, but after using these for 3-4 days I cannot see any dryness.
I will be purchasing these again for vacations as they're a quick, effective way to remove makeup.
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Cocoa Brown by Marissa Carter 1 Hour Tanning Mousse
MY HOLY GRAIL PRODUCT. Less than $15 a bottle! Better than any $50+ tan I've ever used. You need to buy the mitt! There's no other way of applying this product. I exfoliate the night's before I use it, and have one final bath and exfoliating session... +
MY HOLY GRAIL PRODUCT.
Less than $15 a bottle!
Better than any $50+ tan I've ever used.
You need to buy the mitt! There's no other way of applying this product.
I exfoliate the night's before I use it, and have one final bath and exfoliating session on the night of application.
I moisturise once out of the bath and leave myself dry.
About an hour after moisturising I put on my mitt and apply the tan in circular motions to my whole body.
I do this at night time, so that I can sleep with the tan on.
When I wake up in the AM I lightly wash off all of the tan and I'm left with a super deep BROWN (not orange) looking tan!
I've spent so much money on tan, and this cheap little bottle is the best I've ever tried!
I have BOTTLES of it at any one time!
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Lise Watier HydraForce Hydra-Protective Comforting Creme
This product is amazing. My skin feels soft for the first time since moving to Canada. I find with any GOOD moisturisers, I have to wait a good 30 minutes before applying my makeup cause they tend to take longer to sink in. But not in this case, I... +
This product is amazing.
My skin feels soft for the first time since moving to Canada.
I find with any GOOD moisturisers, I have to wait a good 30 minutes before applying my makeup cause they tend to take longer to sink in.
But not in this case, I can do my makeup straight after applying it. My makeup goes on nice and smoothly and it doesn't dry out during the day.
This cream is the only thing that has cured my dry flakyy winter skin!
It's expensive though! So expensive! I'm in two minds whether to purchase another...It's great but can I justify $45...
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Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional
Love this product. Benefit is pricey but it's quality so it lasts. With regular use my last tube lasted me a good year. The lady at the Benefit counter did this little test when I originally asked 'does it work'? She put some on the wrinkles... +
Love this product.
Benefit is pricey but it's quality so it lasts.
With regular use my last tube lasted me a good year.
The lady at the Benefit counter did this little test when I originally asked 'does it work'?
She put some on the wrinkles inbetween my thumb and finger, and they magically disappeared.
I'm not saying this is a miracle worker, you aint gonna lose 10 years...but it covers big pores well!
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Kellogg's Original Rice Krispies Squares
I'm all about healthy CLEAN eating. So these do NOT fit into my usual dietary habits. However I cannot resist them. They're super delicious, and yes high in fat and sugar BUT low in calories. If I need a pick me up at 4 o'clock, and I'm sick of... +
I'm all about healthy CLEAN eating.
So these do NOT fit into my usual dietary habits.
However I cannot resist them.
They're super delicious, and yes high in fat and sugar BUT low in calories.
If I need a pick me up at 4 o'clock, and I'm sick of fruit and dips etc. I will always have one of these. Feels like you're really spoiling yourself without the crazy calorie load.
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NIVEA Q10plus Anti-Wrinkle Light Day Care
I like this moisturiser, but even though it says it's 'light' I find it quite heavy. I like a moisturiser I can put on quickly, and then IMMEDIATELY apply my makeup. But I find with this one I have to wait around for it to sink into my skin, and... +
I like this moisturiser, but even though it says it's 'light' I find it quite heavy.
I like a moisturiser I can put on quickly, and then IMMEDIATELY apply my makeup. But I find with this one I have to wait around for it to sink into my skin, and also, when I apply foundation on top, i seem to get little worms of moisturiser on the edge of my face...which gets irritating...
I ended up having to use this as a night cream, which it was perfect for.
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