rasilla
Member Since: August 4, 2008Reviews
Avène Eau Thermale Thermal Spring Water
First off, I know the price of the bottle can be off-putting, but I have found that the product is definitely worth it. They are normally priced at about $20CND at Shoppers, but can also be found at Rexall/Pharma Plus. Some might think, "it's... +
First off, I know the price of the bottle can be off-putting, but I have found that the product is definitely worth it.
They are normally priced at about $20CND at Shoppers, but can also be found at Rexall/Pharma Plus.
Some might think, "it's only water!" but despite it being "only water", it has definitely helped to soothe my skin when it was irritated by an allergic reaction to some acne spot treatment.
I like that it is also has many different uses:
- relief from burns
- anti-acne treatments
- facial refresher in the summer
- to set makeup, and help mineral foundation not appear flakey
just to list a few.
It comes in 3 different sizes. the 300ml being the largest, and the 50ml being the smallest.
Check out the American website for more information on the product, which can explain more of the uses, and what/how it soothes the skin.
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Maybelline Intense XXL Volume Mascara
I was excited to try this out, because of the whole lengthening thing. It does lengthen, but as many of mentioned, it clumps VERY easily. When I apply my mascara, I don't want to spend more time on my lashes then needed. But when I applied this... +
I was excited to try this out, because of the whole lengthening thing.
It does lengthen, but as many of mentioned, it clumps VERY easily.
When I apply my mascara, I don't want to spend more time on my lashes then needed.
But when I applied this after curling my lashes, I found they immediately uncurled them,
and then I would have to declump them with a lash comb.
But when I have the patience, it can look good. Just not worth the time.
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Bio-Oil
I love that this bottle has multiple uses. For the most part, I bought it to even out my skin tone (redness, and pigmentation), and to help with newer acne scars. You need to use this twice a day, for a minimum of 3 months to really start seeing... +
I love that this bottle has multiple uses.
For the most part, I bought it to even out my skin tone (redness, and pigmentation), and to help with newer acne scars. You need to use this twice a day, for a minimum of 3 months to really start seeing proper results. And so, just like the other reviewer said, it is really a discipline thing. You need to massage it according to some of the instructions found in the pamphalet, and remember to be gentle.
I personally didn't see much in the redness and pigmentation category, but it did help to visually decrease the scars.
A 60ml bottle was 13.99 when I bought it at SDM, but you can frequently find it on sale for about $10.
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L'Oreal Hydrafresh Gel-Creme spf 15
A friend recommended this to me back in February. In her words, it left her skin looking smooth and dewy after the application. I bought, and use the Hydrafresh Gel-Creme for Normal to Oily Skin, and love it! It is lightweight, and I find it... +
A friend recommended this to me back in February.
In her words, it left her skin looking smooth and dewy after the application.
I bought, and use the Hydrafresh Gel-Creme for Normal to Oily Skin, and love it!
It is lightweight, and I find it non-greasy. It also has SPF 15, but because of that,
I don't use it at night, only in the mornings, (though you can use it for both).
At first, the smell may either irk you, and make you swoon, but I besides that, I really enjoy
the product.
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Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel
I have oily skin, and the SA recommended that I use this rather than the lotion. It is definitely more lightweight, didn't feel too heavy, and was quickly soaked into my skin. Unfortunately I can only use this during the summers. I found that when I... +
I have oily skin, and the SA recommended that I use this rather than the lotion.
It is definitely more lightweight, didn't feel too heavy, and was quickly soaked into my skin.
Unfortunately I can only use this during the summers. I found that when I used it in the winter, it didn't provide enough of a moisturizing effect for me, and thus left is dry, (of course considering it is winter).
I used a 125ml bottle, twice a day, for a little over 6 months before it was gone, and I think I paid $31.
So for the price, it wasn't too bad at all.
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Carmex® Classic Lip Balm
I know that some people don't like the idea of using pots; constantly digging into it , but for the past decade-ish, I have hardly found myself without a Carmex in my room. I find that it is great to put on your lips just before going to sleep, so... +
I know that some people don't like the idea of using pots; constantly digging into it , but for the past decade-ish, I have hardly found myself without a Carmex in my room.
I find that it is great to put on your lips just before going to sleep, so you wake up with nice and soft lips. In the mornings, I put it on right after I brush my teeth, and allow it to soak in, as I do the rest of my makeup. Then by the time I put on my lipstick or gloss, it has already been prepped, and ready to rock the colour or shine.
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St. Ives® Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub
I personally found the product a little too rough for my skin. It smelt nice, and well seemed to clean well. But again too rough for me. I think that if you have a rather high skin turn over rate, it wouldn't be a bad product to use. If I were ever... +
I personally found the product a little too rough for my skin.
It smelt nice, and well seemed to clean well. But again too rough for me.
I think that if you have a rather high skin turn over rate, it wouldn't be a bad product to use.
If I were ever to go back to it again, I would make sure that I would use a REALLY light hand
to scrub my face.
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Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion Original
Makes even the cheapest eyeshadows (like ELF) last! The price tag might make you wary of the product, but it really does its job, and does it VERY well. Just like others mentioned, to make sure you get the best bang for your buck, check out the... +
Makes even the cheapest eyeshadows (like ELF) last!
The price tag might make you wary of the product, but it really does its job, and does it VERY well.
Just like others mentioned, to make sure you get the best bang for your buck, check out the videos, or other tutorials on how to get ALL the product out of the poor packaging of the UDPP.
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