shagtownlady
Member Since: March 22, 2009Reviews
Sally Hansen Sole Control
This foot file is different because of the way it's shaped. The handle is actually comfy to hold onto while using, and the gritty surfaces at the end is slightly curved, so it covers more area on your foot, and just makes it easier to use. It has 2... +
This foot file is different because of the way it's shaped. The handle is actually comfy to hold onto while using, and the gritty surfaces at the end is slightly curved, so it covers more area on your foot, and just makes it easier to use.
It has 2 sides, a fine and a coarse grit. You use the coarser side to really scrub, and then follow up with the softer side to make sure everything's perfectly smooth. I've used a few different tools like this in the past, and they've all worked well, but it seems like my feet are especially soft and smooth after using this one. I think this is because it exfoliates more evenly than some of the others I've tried.
Overall this is a decent pedicure tool, and I'm glad that I chose this one (there were a few different types at the WalMart in my area).
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Goody Simple Styles Spin Pin
I've had these for a few months now, and still haven't gotten the hang of these. I'm not giving up yet, though! I really do think these pins can keep your hair in place for at least a little while - it's just a matter of where you put them in... +
I've had these for a few months now, and still haven't gotten the hang of these. I'm not giving up yet, though!
I really do think these pins can keep your hair in place for at least a little while - it's just a matter of where you put them in place, how you make the bun, as well as how long and how thick your hair is.
My hair is kind of thick, and was pretty long until recently - now it's a little bit past my shoulders. I think this is partly why I have such trouble getting these to work.
Overall even though it's somewhat disappointing, I'm glad I have these to play around with, and hopefully get to work properly for me someday soon! I do recommend trying them out, because I'm sure they work well for lots of other people.
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Neutrogena Moisture Oil-Free for Combination Skin
I've always looked at this moisturizer in stores and wondered if it would work for me, but never gave it a chance because it was more expensive than my usual brands. Glad that I gave it a shot recently though, because it is definitely quality (and... +
I've always looked at this moisturizer in stores and wondered if it would work for me, but never gave it a chance because it was more expensive than my usual brands. Glad that I gave it a shot recently though, because it is definitely quality (and still not very expensive anyways).
I have oilier skin moreso than dry skin usually, but whenever I do get dry areas on my face it seems like a challenge to fix it. However, this moisturizer really soothes my face and does a great job at multi-tasking the dry spots as well as the oily/normal areas.
It's gentle and the perfect constistency - not heavy but still substantial enough to make your skin feel hydrated. I've been using it since the weather got warmer again around here, and it doesn't feel heavy on my skin at all in the heat.
I love that it's frangrance free, too! Sometimes 'unscented' or 'scent-free' products still have that weird, kind of gross vaseline jelly smell. But this doesn't, it's just fresh and clean. And although I love trying out different scented products, some of them end up being irritating to me, so it's usually best to stear clear of them when it comes to my face.
I don't know how much the "Microsponge" system actually removes oil from the face, (like it states on the back of the box), but it does do a great job of NOT adding to the oiliness, either!
I can see this bottle lasting me for a little while, which is another bonus. I'll definitely be buying it again from now on, though, because it's just so simple and effective for moisturizing my combo skin. Definitely recommend!
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St. Ives® Naturally Clear Green Tea Scrub Facial Cleanser
St. Ives has always been one of my go-to brands, mainly for their apricot scrubs and certain body lotions. I've been using a stronger acne treatment in my skin care routine for the past few months, and needed some extra exfoliation but wanted to... +
St. Ives has always been one of my go-to brands, mainly for their apricot scrubs and certain body lotions.
I've been using a stronger acne treatment in my skin care routine for the past few months, and needed some extra exfoliation but wanted to play it safe so I decided to go with this green tea scrub because it's supposed to be gentler. (Not that I think the apricot scrubs are very harsh on the skin, but this scrub has finer particles.)
It says to use a generous amount, but I found that a dab the size of a pea was perfect, maybe even too much! A little seems to go a long way with this, at least for me. I love that it lathers up well like a cleanser, but there's still a good distribution of the scrubbie particles. It's very gentle but you still feel like you're getting a deep clean. After using this my skin feels softer and smoother again, plus the scent is nice and refreshing.
I love the apricot scrub, but this one is becoming a favourite pretty quickly! It's great to have a product that works so well, and is so affordable!! This is definitely something I will purchase again.
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Revlon Spotlight Eyelash Curler
This is going to be part of my makeup routine from now on. I've used other eyelash curlers before in the past, but none of them are as easy to use as this! I find the 'lever' gives you a bit more control, so you don't end up pinching your lashes... +
This is going to be part of my makeup routine from now on. I've used other eyelash curlers before in the past, but none of them are as easy to use as this! I find the 'lever' gives you a bit more control, so you don't end up pinching your lashes. One thing I've been wondering was how the light would feel so close to my eyes, but it's not harsh and it totally helps you get your lashes in place perfectly. Also, I really like how there's a replacement pad (the little red rubber piece) built in at the bottom with the battery cover. This is a really useful, cool product - it makes giving your lashes more volume alot easier. -
The Joy of Cooking
This is one of my favourite books! If you love cooking and just food in general, it's great to have around. My mum always had a copy of it in the kitchen when I was growing up, and she gave it to me a few years ago. I also got the latest edition not... +
This is one of my favourite books! If you love cooking and just food in general, it's great to have around. My mum always had a copy of it in the kitchen when I was growing up, and she gave it to me a few years ago. I also got the latest edition not too long ago, which is updated and has some more modern recipes and info.
I love how indepth it is, and how it gives you a few variations of the same type of recipes sometimes, as well as technical stuff and little tips and tricks. This book is where I look first when I want to try cooking something completely new to me or from scratch.
It isn't completely perfect (there are some recipes I've tried that I didn't like) but I'll always keep a copy of this around, because it's so helpful and most of the recipes are great. Plus it has so much info, it's also great for teaching yourself to cook without any recipes!
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NIVEA Creme Soft Shower Cream
I bought this primarily because it said it had a mild scent, and seems like a decent skin care brand. I will say that I like this shower cream, but the scent doesn't seem very mild to me. Sometimes strong perfumes and scents irritate my sinuses, and... +
I bought this primarily because it said it had a mild scent, and seems like a decent skin care brand. I will say that I like this shower cream, but the scent doesn't seem very mild to me. Sometimes strong perfumes and scents irritate my sinuses, and this scent is almost too strong for me. But it does do a great job of cleansing and moisturizing my skin other than that. It almost reminds me of Nutrium Moisture by Dove, but in my opinion isn't quite as good.
Although I don't think I'll be re-purchasing after my bottle is gone, I still recommend it to others. If it weren't for the scent being a bit too strong I would definitely get this again.
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Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
We always have these around the house now. They're good for cleaning lots of random things, and hold up to lots of scrubbing before they need to be thrown out. I've used these mainly to get rid of marks and smudges on walls and other household... +
We always have these around the house now. They're good for cleaning lots of random things, and hold up to lots of scrubbing before they need to be thrown out.
I've used these mainly to get rid of marks and smudges on walls and other household things - it's pretty amazing to see how much dirt they pick up, that you didn't even know was there!!! Plus I like that they have no scent, and pretty much only require some water to use. (You just have to be careful to use the perfect amount of water or squeeze it all out so the sponge doesn't drip.)
These are definitely good to have around the house.
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Lysol No-Touch Hand Soap System
Most of my household have always used bars of soap, but with 5 people constantly using the sink the little soap dish that we have can get all watery and gross. I think this dispenser is a great idea, and it's been working really well for us so... +
Most of my household have always used bars of soap, but with 5 people constantly using the sink the little soap dish that we have can get all watery and gross. I think this dispenser is a great idea, and it's been working really well for us so far.
This is seems so much more clean and hygienic, and it doesn't leave a mess around the sink and taps. It does seem like you need to scrub more to rinse the soap off completely (I think we got the Aloe and Vitamin E soap), but that's not an issue for me and it just helps ensure my hands are super clean when I'm done!
Overall I really like this product and think I will continue to use it in the future.
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Pantene Pro-V Aqua Light Conditioning Shake
Out of all the Aqua Light products, this is my favourite. I've been using it daily since I bought them all, and I like how it acts kind of like an oil or serum while still being very light weight and totally non-greasy. It helps my hair smell fresh... +
Out of all the Aqua Light products, this is my favourite. I've been using it daily since I bought them all, and I like how it acts kind of like an oil or serum while still being very light weight and totally non-greasy.
It helps my hair smell fresh and clean, and is good for helping to brush out any tangles after washing. Plus it gives my hair more shine and smooths away some of the frizzies.
I like using the whole Aqua Light system together - the past week my hair has been soft and easy to manage. I think this would work even better for finer hair types, but for my thicker hair it still does a decent job, and I would recommend trying out all of the products to anyone, especially for the lower price (compared to other, higher end hair products).
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