SkadooshxB
Member Since: March 27, 2009Reviews
Aussie Catch the Wave Mousse and Leave In Conditioner
Let me tell you about my hair first: I have dry, color-processed naturally wavy/curly hair that reaches now to just above my shoulders. It's coarse, but thin and lacking in volume. Using it: I towel dry my hair gently until hair is damp. I take... +
Let me tell you about my hair first:
I have dry, color-processed naturally wavy/curly hair that reaches now to just above my shoulders. It's coarse, but thin and lacking in volume.
Using it:
I towel dry my hair gently until hair is damp. I take a plum sized amount of the mousse (much more and I get the sticky feeling) and run it through the sides of my hair. I scrunch the ends until I have good curl and leave it to dry naturally.
What I love about it:
I've always been rather afraid of mousses since for me they always mean crusty dried out hair, but this one isn't like that. It smells okay, faintly fruity with linger. When I first tried it, I didn't think it would work as it actually looked as if was weighing my hair down, not creating curls. I decided to leave it in anyways, as I could just put my hair in a ponytail if it didn't work out. Once it was dry, I looked in the mirror, and I was AHMAZED. My frizzy, wavy hair had big gorgeous curls! They weren't frizzy in the slightest, and didn't have a trace of crusty mousse-ness. And they stayed like that all day, even after sleeping with them.
What I don't love about it:
It's really easy to overload on it, moderation is key. I also don't like the new packaging, I think the old chubby packaging is way cuter. I also wish the ingredients could be a bit better. But overall, I don't really have anything too bad to say about it.
Ingredients: Water, Isobutane, Propane, Anigozanthos Flavidus Flower Leaf Extract, Prunus Serotina (Wild Cherry) Bark Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Polyquaternium-4, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauramine Oxide, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, PEG PPG-18 18 Dimethicone, Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate.
Please note, Isobutane has been banned for use in cosmetics in Europe. It is your choice whether or not you feel it is safe to use this product or not.
Overall, I really enjoy Aussie Catch the Wave Mousse and would definitely recommend it if you're looking for a great, non-drying curl enhancing mousse.
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LUSH Seanik Solid Shampoo Bar
Let me tell you about my hair first: I have dry, color-processed naturally wavy/curly hair that is just past my chin. It's fairly coarse, but I don't have a lot of it after countless times getting my hair thinned out. I'm lacking in... +
Let me tell you about my hair first:
I have dry, color-processed naturally wavy/curly hair that is just past my chin. It's fairly coarse, but I don't have a lot of it after countless times getting my hair thinned out. I'm lacking in volume.
Using it:
I wet my hair and run the bar three times over my hair, once on top, and once on each side of my head. I massage it into my roots and squeeze it gently through to the end of my hair, being sure not to rub as it creates tangles. I rinse and follow with conditioner. It cleans well, so I usually don't have to repeat the shampooing process.
What I love about it:
Okay, first of all, can I just say that it SMELLS AMAZING? The site lists it as being scented with mimosa and orange blossom. I personally can't pick out either of those scents, but I can definitely smell the Jasmine. The scent lingers really well, too. As for cleaning, it cleans amazingly. Almost too well for my dry hair, but I just remedy that by only shampooing once. It has sea salt for volume, and nori to nourish the hair. It honestly really reminds me of Big Shampoo in a solid form. Also, I love the packaging. As in, no packaging at all. Each shampoo bar replaces three 250 mL shampoo bottles, which I thought was great. And while this is completely unrelated to the bar itself, I love that the LUSH website lists all the ingredients with a link to a page with what they actually are.
What I don't love about it:
I do find it a bit drying at times, and I do wish it were a little bit cheaper, though it wouldn't stop me from buying it again.
Ingredients: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Irish Moss Gel, Perfume, Nori Seaweed, Sea Salt, Lemon Oil, Mimosa Absolute, Orange Blossom Absolute, Jasmine Absolute, Cocamide DEA, Limonene, FD&C;Blue No. 1
Overall, I think that the Seanik Solid Shampoo Bar is a great purchase at $9.95 CAN and I would definitely recommend that you try it if you enjoy fairly cheap natural products.
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Lush Handmade Cosmetics
This store is very easy to spot when you walk into the mall, with it's bright green and yellow sign. It's a very strong smelling store, so if you're sensitive to that kind of thing, it might be too much for you, but I love it! The store... +
This store is very easy to spot when you walk into the mall, with it's bright green and yellow sign. It's a very strong smelling store, so if you're sensitive to that kind of thing, it might be too much for you, but I love it! The store itself is very small and cozy, but things are well laid out and the store isn't over-cluttered. They have loads of testers laid out, so you can know exactly what you're buying. The sales people are very sweet and helpful, and are always willing to dish out advice or suggestions depending on what you're looking for. The prices are steep, but the products they sell are amazing. They also give out samples if you ask for them, so you can try something out before you buy it. Almost all of their products are completely natural, and a lot of them vegan. They're also very environmentally friendly in terms of packaging. The packaging is very minimal, and they use paper bags instead of plastic. If you have extra money to dish out, here's a great place to spend it. -
got2b Crazy Sleek Hot Smooth Flat Iron & Blow Dry Lotion
I have naturally wavy, really thick shoulder length hair. I blow dry and straighten my hair a lot, so I was looking for something to protect me from further damage. I saw this product in-stores, and decided to buy it as it wasn't too expensive... +
I have naturally wavy, really thick shoulder length hair. I blow dry and straighten my hair a lot, so I was looking for something to protect me from further damage. I saw this product in-stores, and decided to buy it as it wasn't too expensive and the packaging was really cute. It's a very thick creme, with a yummy, but strong sweet citrusy smell. It says to spray directly onto your hair, but I recommend spraying it into the palm of your hand instead, as it gives you a more even application. It does take a lot longer to dry your hair with it on, but it makes your hair a lot softer and smoother. While my hair does still eventually go a bit wavy again, it lasts a LOT longer with this stuff in than without, and it's also a lot easier to straighten your hair. -
Maybelline New York Great Lash Mascara
This is my everyday go-to mascara. It doesn't do that great of a job at volumizing my lashes, but it does an amazing job at lengthening them. After a while, it does flake a little, but I've never had problems with smudging. The wand itself... +
This is my everyday go-to mascara. It doesn't do that great of a job at volumizing my lashes, but it does an amazing job at lengthening them. After a while, it does flake a little, but I've never had problems with smudging. The wand itself is small compared to other wands I've used, which made it great for getting every lash. It does clump a little, but as long as you don't apply too much, it's not a problem. -
Secret Flawless Touch
I've tried many different anti-perspirants, and so far this is my hands-down favorite. I have it in the Satiny Tropical, and I LOVE it. It's such a light, fruity, feminine scent, without being too baby-powderish like some solids are. It... +
I've tried many different anti-perspirants, and so far this is my hands-down favorite. I have it in the Satiny Tropical, and I LOVE it. It's such a light, fruity, feminine scent, without being too baby-powderish like some solids are. It stays clear, no matter how much you put on. It's not the best at keeping you dry, but you do stay smelling fresh throughout the whole day. And after using it for a few weeks, my armpits are SO MUCH SMOOTHER. It really does a good job moisturizing them. I would definitely buy this product again and again. -
Garnier Skin Naturals Fresh Day Cream
I originally bought this moisturizer for the delicious smell. It's so fresh and bright. When I first used it however, I noticed it was quite thin and runny. I decided to give it a chance, and put it on my face. It worked okay for the first... +
I originally bought this moisturizer for the delicious smell. It's so fresh and bright. When I first used it however, I noticed it was quite thin and runny. I decided to give it a chance, and put it on my face. It worked okay for the first couple of days, but then I noticed that it was actually starting to make my skin feel tighter and rougher, and putting it on after washing my face actually stung, which I've never had a problem with before. It also left a weird residue on my skin. I will definitely never buy this again. -
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