reneemichelle
Member Since: August 27, 2012Reviews
Pantene Damage Detox Daily Revitalizing Shampoo
I first tried this product at the #pantenebeautifulhair pop up hair salon, thanks to Pantene and the lovely ChickAdvisor team! Pantene's new product line has found a permanent place in my shower. With the 'Damage and Detox' collection, my poor... +
I first tried this product at the #pantenebeautifulhair pop up hair salon, thanks to Pantene and the lovely ChickAdvisor team! Pantene's new product line has found a permanent place in my shower. With the 'Damage and Detox' collection, my poor damaged (bleached, blow-dried, straightened - aiiii) hair feels refreshed. The biggest difference I have noticed is that my hair is much more manageable - I don't have to struggle with post-shower tangles anymore! -
MoroccanOil Body Butter
We recently got this product in at CA HQ, and I was excited to try it as I've had great experiences with Moroccan Oil's hair product line. I'm excited to say that this product is a winner. First, the gorgeous glass jar packaging won me over, and... +
We recently got this product in at CA HQ, and I was excited to try it as I've had great experiences with Moroccan Oil's hair product line. I'm excited to say that this product is a winner. First, the gorgeous glass jar packaging won me over, and then the body butter did not disappoint. The cream is amazingly thick, yet manages to be absorbed by the skin almost instantly. I love how this product left my hands super soft and not at all greasy.
If you are familiar with Moroccan Oil products, you'll be happy to hear that the body butter is scented with the brand's signature fragrance. If you haven't smelled any of the products, you're missing out! The fact that there are Moroccan Oil perfume dupes out there is a pretty big testament to how addictive the scent is.
My only complaint is that for $52 and only 6.4 FL. OZ. this product would be a big splurge for me, especially if used as a full body cream as it wouldn't last long.
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Too Faced Tinted Beauty Balm SPF20
I really love this product. It evens out my skin tone with light coverage, and although the coverage is build-able, it never feels heavy or mask like. The sunscreen in the formula is definitely a bonus!
I really love this product. It evens out my skin tone with light coverage, and although the coverage is build-able, it never feels heavy or mask like. The sunscreen in the formula is definitely a bonus! -
Neutrogena Pore Refining Cleanser
This cleanser is great for clearing pores and smoothing rough patches. The microbeads exfoliate without being rough (grainy exfoliates such as nut or salt scrubs have literally left my face scratched up - yikees). With this product my skin is always... +
This cleanser is great for clearing pores and smoothing rough patches. The microbeads exfoliate without being rough (grainy exfoliates such as nut or salt scrubs have literally left my face scratched up - yikees). With this product my skin is always super soft and smooth. -
St. Ives® Revitalizing Pear & Soy Hydrating Body Wash
I received this product to review and would recommend it. The lather of this body wash awesome, I couldn't not believe the rich lather I was able to get out of a tiny amount of product - so many bubbles! I really like the pear scent, it is pretty... +
I received this product to review and would recommend it.
The lather of this body wash awesome, I couldn't not believe the rich lather I was able to get out of a tiny amount of product - so many bubbles! I really like the pear scent, it is pretty but light enough that I don't have to worry about the fragrance competing with my perfume post shower.
At under $5 for a HUGE bottle, this body wash is a steal.
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Shisedio Ibuki Gentle Cleanser
I received this product to review, and after a few weeks of use my skin really looks great! I love that the smell of this cleanser, it has a nice perfume-y scent that isn't over powering. I found that the cleanser really lives up to its... +
I received this product to review, and after a few weeks of use my skin really looks great! I love that the smell of this cleanser, it has a nice perfume-y scent that isn't over powering. I found that the cleanser really lives up to its description in terms of easily lathering into a rich foam. The foaming nature of this cleanser is great in that a tiny bit of product goes a long way. My face feels soft and clean after use - not too tight, or dry - but definitely matte.
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Too Faced La Creme Color Drenched Lip Cream
I bought this lip cream from a Made You Blush boutique when they still had a Kingston location. The colour I purchased was 'Cinnamon Kiss', which is described on the Too Faced website as a 'spiced brown'. If you are looking for a true brown shade I... +
I bought this lip cream from a Made You Blush boutique when they still had a Kingston location. The colour I purchased was 'Cinnamon Kiss', which is described on the Too Faced website as a 'spiced brown'. If you are looking for a true brown shade I wouldn't recommend choosing this colour as it wears with a lot of red tone (the 'spice' I suppose).
I really like how the lip cream feels when it is applied. Too Faced has emphasized the product's moisturizing properties and I find that it really delivers. The lip cream feels similar to a lip balm, it is never sticky or dried out on the lips like many other products. A downfall to the moisturizing formula is that it isn't a long wearing as traditional lipsticks so be prepared to reapply through out the day.
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Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine Cologne Absolue
I first experienced this fragrance with a small sample vial received through BirchBox, and immediately fell in love with it. If you want to capture the moment of peeling an orange, this scent is for you. Atelier has captured the scent of a freshly... +
I first experienced this fragrance with a small sample vial received through BirchBox, and immediately fell in love with it.
If you want to capture the moment of peeling an orange, this scent is for you. Atelier has captured the scent of a freshly peeled orange in a way that doesn't smell synthetic or overly perfume-y (synthetic orange scents can often be reminiscent of orange household cleaners - yikes!). I was so happy when I was able to find a purse sized spritzer of this fragrance at Sephora. This perfume is so fresh and uplifting it makes the perfect travel fragrance, especially as a refresher on hot and balmy summer days.
The scent is crisp and intense when first sprayed. Unfortunately (like many citrus scents) this fragrance doesn't have a whole lot of staying power, which is a bit disappointing because it is pricey. Despite this one draw-back I still love the scent so much that I will continue to keep it in my perfume collection.
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Quo Secret Society Face Palette
I received the Secret Society Face Palette from Quo to review. This palette makes such a great addition to a make-up bag; with two blushes, a highlighter, and four colour correctors - there is a lot of product fit into a perfectly compact and easy... +
I received the Secret Society Face Palette from Quo to review.
This palette makes such a great addition to a make-up bag; with two blushes, a highlighter, and four colour correctors - there is a lot of product fit into a perfectly compact and easy to tote around palette.
I really like the cream colour correctors and find that they blend easily into the skin. I've made a lot of use out of the yellow cream which is made to combat darkness (an easy way to erase lack of sleep under eye circles!). Also, the blush colours are warm but natural and would easily suit many different skin tones.
The palette even comes with a brush for easy travel use. One issue is that the brush is tiny so it can lead to streaky blush application. I find myself using one of my own larger and fluffier brushes to apply the blush, but the one in palette would definitely work in a pinch!
Overall I really like this palette and would recommend picking one up. The price is pretty on point too at only $18 (exclusively at shoppers) for 7 different products.
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Garnier Skin Renew Dark Spot Overnight Peel
I'm pale (like snow-white, vampire, whatever - REALLY pale), so whenever I have a pimple, by the time I get it to go away, I am stuck with an unsightly mark to remind me of its former place on my face. I apply the peel before bed and use my usual... +
I'm pale (like snow-white, vampire, whatever - REALLY pale), so whenever I have a pimple, by the time I get it to go away, I am stuck with an unsightly mark to remind me of its former place on my face.
I apply the peel before bed and use my usual moisturizer after. At first I was a little nervous because I am prone to facial redness, but I am very happy with how gentle this formula is. The consistency feels a little sticky at first on my face, but it does sink in eventually, and it doesn't bother me too much anyways because the formula is for night time use.
This product is definitely effective! Although it won't provide an instant miracle - with consistent use I have noticed that dark marks and scars have faded or completely disappeared! I will continue to use this product.
Just remember: if you are going to be using a peel, make sure to load on the sunscreen in the morning to protect the sensitive new layers of skin!
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