Sarahwatson16
Member Since: September 18, 2017Reviews
Charmed Aroma Jumbo Lip Bath Bomb
I'm in love with all the various jewellery candles and bath bombs, so I decided to try Charmed Aroma. I encountered problems with shipping and getting my order but I eventually received it and the company sent me a free ring as compensation for the... +
I'm in love with all the various jewellery candles and bath bombs, so I decided to try Charmed Aroma.
I encountered problems with shipping and getting my order but I eventually received it and the company sent me a free ring as compensation for the delays.
Part of my order was their JUMBO LIP BATH BOMB. It's a fairly large bath bomb shaped like lips, which was part of their Valentine's Day promotion.
I used it this past weekend. The colour was very intense and I looked like I was bathing in fruit punch. The smell was nice and it made the water softer, but given the size of the bath bomb, I thought that it would feel even nicer on my skin.
The real issues started mid-bath when I noticed that my hands were pink and my light blue face cloth was now purple. When I got out of the tub and drained it, I discovered that my tub was now stained pink. As were my hands, legs, feet and the towel I used to dry myself off. I was able to get the dye off my skin but it took a lot of hand washing to get it off my hands and my toe nails are still pink tinted.
I have used two different cleaners and bleach and my tub is still pink.
No where in the product listing does it warn that the bomb might stain and there was nothing on the packing to warn against it either.
I've used charcoal (black) bombs from another company before it didn't leave a stain so I was quite dismayed by the performance of this bomb and it's rather nasty after-effects.
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Biore Baking Soda Cleansing Scrub
I received a free sample of the product in the mail from Biore. I've used some of their products before, so I was looking forward to trying it. First off, it's a powder. This made it a little messy to use as I had to shake the powder into my hands... +
I received a free sample of the product in the mail from Biore. I've used some of their products before, so I was looking forward to trying it.
First off, it's a powder. This made it a little messy to use as I had to shake the powder into my hands. Also, there weren't any instructions on how much to use. It just said that the more water you add, the "softer" it gets.
Once you add water, it fizzed a little and got foamy, like a face wash. But as soon as I put it on my face, it went back to being like a paste. So I added more water and repeated this. I found that it gave me an odd tingling sensation. It wasn't painful or anything, just different.
I found the product to be very hard to rinse off. My face still felt slippery and so did my wash cloth (thanks to the baking soda). It took a lot of rinsing until I felt that all the residue was off my face.
It very clearly states on the package to avoid contact with your eyes. This means that I could not use it to remove my eye make up, which is a major negative for me. I need a "take everything off" type of cleanser. So that, coupled with the residue issue, makes me give this product a pass.
I don't recommend it and I will not be buying it.
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Premier Protein Vanilla Shake
I received a free sample of Premier Protein Vanilla Shake from Chick Advisor. I'm not really a fan of protein drinks but had heard good things about this one from a couple friends. I wasn't a fan of the smell of the drink but once I took the first... +
I received a free sample of Premier Protein Vanilla Shake from Chick Advisor.
I'm not really a fan of protein drinks but had heard good things about this one from a couple friends.
I wasn't a fan of the smell of the drink but once I took the first sip, I was surprised at just how great it tasted. It reminded me a bit of vanilla soft serve ice cream. The texture was so smooth as well. I'm used to protein shakes being gritty and chalky but these were perfectly smooth. To give it a little more pizzaz, I had some sugar free pumpkin caramel syrup at home. I added a shot to my Premier Protein Vanilla Shake and it was so delicious! Made it taste like a decadent milk shake from my local diner.
I found that the shakes were great to have at work in the office with me. When the 3pm slump hit, I drank one and it kept me going through until dinner time. The best part is that they fit in well with my weight loss plan as they're so low in sugar (1g) and very high in protein (30g).
I enjoyed the Premier Protein Vanilla Shakes so much that I went out and bought a case of them on the weekend. I highly recommend these!
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Premier Protein Chocolate Shake
I received a sample of Premier Protein Chocolate Shake from ChickAdvisor. I was a little hesitant to try the product at first as I haven't had much success with protein drinks in the past. I was pleasantly surprised by how smooth this one. It wasn't... +
I received a sample of Premier Protein Chocolate Shake from ChickAdvisor. I was a little hesitant to try the product at first as I haven't had much success with protein drinks in the past.
I was pleasantly surprised by how smooth this one. It wasn't gritty at all. The chocolate flavour was good but it did have a slight after taste that wasn't the greatest but it wasn't so bad that I didn't enjoy the drink.
I found it was a great go to in the evening when I was starting to get cravings for junk food. It really hit the spot and kept my sweet tooth in check.
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Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
My pre-teen niece was the one who actually told me about this product. The name is fun so I gave it a whirl. Once I got over the sticker shock (it's not cheap!) I broke down and bought a tube. It worked well for me and made my tiny lashes big, bold... +
My pre-teen niece was the one who actually told me about this product. The name is fun so I gave it a whirl. Once I got over the sticker shock (it's not cheap!) I broke down and bought a tube.
It worked well for me and made my tiny lashes big, bold and beautiful. It went on easily with no clumping. The brush was super easy to use and handle.
My only real complaint is the staying power. I found that it smudged a lot and by the time I'd get some from work, I'd look a bit like a raccoon. I stopped using it on my lower lashes and that helped with the raccoon feature.
I would buy it again, but maybe only during their Black Friday sale!
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Jergens Moisturizer for Wet Skin with Green Tea Oil
I received a free sample of this product and it worked so well and that I've purchased it several times now. I mainly use it in the winter when my skin need extra moisturizing. I like that you use it after you get out of the shower, so that your... +
I received a free sample of this product and it worked so well and that I've purchased it several times now.
I mainly use it in the winter when my skin need extra moisturizing.
I like that you use it after you get out of the shower, so that your shower doesn't get all slippery. It does absorb quickly and my skin feels great afterwards. I did find that if I applied too much, my skin would feel a little greasy but that went away within 20 minutes or so.
The only downside I found to this product was that I found my towel picked up residue after a couple uses so I have to wash them more frequently. The price point is a little high on this, especially compared to other moisturizers so I buy it only when it's on sale.
Otherwise, it's a great product that works well.
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e.l.f Angled Blush Brush
I bought this brush when my local drugstore had quite the sale on E.L.F products. I was in need of a new blush brush so I picked this one up figuring that I wouldn't be put out if it didn't work well since I'd paid so little for it. I was blown... +
I bought this brush when my local drugstore had quite the sale on E.L.F products. I was in need of a new blush brush so I picked this one up figuring that I wouldn't be put out if it didn't work well since I'd paid so little for it.
I was blown away. It's a fantastic brush. Because it's angled, I can use it to contour or to do a full sweep.
The brush is super soft and after 3 months of us now, none of the hairs have fallen out!
You can't get any bigger bang for your buck than you can with this brush. Even at full price, it's a steal. I will definitely look at E.L.F for my next cosmetic brush purchase.
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St. Ives® Naturally Soothing Oatmeal and Shea Butter Body Lotion
I live in a place where it gets very cold in the winter and the indoor air gets very dry, which means that I get flaky, itchy skin, which sucks! St. Ives Naturally Soothing Oatmeal and Shea Butter Body Lotion is what saves my skin in the winter. The... +
I live in a place where it gets very cold in the winter and the indoor air gets very dry, which means that I get flaky, itchy skin, which sucks! St. Ives Naturally Soothing Oatmeal and Shea Butter Body Lotion is what saves my skin in the winter. The shea butter moisturizes beautifully and keeps my skin looking healthy while the oatmeal kills the dry skin itch. It's a wonderful combination that keeps my skin (especially my legs) well moisturized all winter long.
It also works great on my dry elbows all year round.
My local drug stores and grocery stores often have it on sale for almost half prices and when they do, I stock up. The sales make it a really awesome value.
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Bath & Body Works Fireside Marshmallow Candle
I received this candle as a gift. I am a fan of the Bath and Body Works 3 wick candles so I was looking forward to trying this one. I took once sniff of it and was concerned. Normally I love any of their candles that smell liked baked goods or... +
I received this candle as a gift. I am a fan of the Bath and Body Works 3 wick candles so I was looking forward to trying this one.
I took once sniff of it and was concerned. Normally I love any of their candles that smell liked baked goods or vanilla but this one smelt to me too much like the "fireside" part.
Once lit, I was right. I found that the smokey smell of it over powered the vanilla from the marshmellow part. It didn't remind me of camping, it had me looking around my apartment, wondering what was burning.
Being that Bath and Body Works candles scent stays in the room for a good long time, it took me a while to get the smell of the smoke out of my apartment.
Unfortunately, I'm going to have to take a pass on this scent.
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COVERGIRL Outlast All-Day Lipcolor
Covergirl Outlast All-Day Lipcolor is my go to lip product. I love that I just apply it once in the morning and it literally goes all day long. I find that the colour in the tube is very true to the colour that goes on the lip. It dries fast and... +
Covergirl Outlast All-Day Lipcolor is my go to lip product. I love that I just apply it once in the morning and it literally goes all day long.
I find that the colour in the tube is very true to the colour that goes on the lip. It dries fast and doesn't feather. I have one of their custom red ones and it's a perfect match for my skin tone and I always get compliments when I wear it and not a feather in sight.
The moisturizing lip balm that comes with it goes on smooth, is light weight and has a lovely strawberry fragrance to it.
The only complaint I have is that if you eat something that is very oily (like salad dressing) or greasy (pizza!) the lip colour does start to come off.
Otherwise, it's fantastic and I highly recommend it.
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