speckled
Member Since: December 2, 2009Reviews
Rimmel London 60 Seconds Super Shine
This is the only brand of nail polish I will buy anymore. There isn't anything bad that I can say about it. The pricing is great and allows you to pick up as many colours as you want......speaking of which, there are countless colours to... +
This is the only brand of nail polish I will buy anymore. There isn't anything bad that I can say about it. The pricing is great and allows you to pick up as many colours as you want......speaking of which, there are countless colours to choose from as well! Another thing I love is that each color is true to what you see in the bottle.......you never have to guess about how it might turn out. This polish also completely covers your nail in one coat and has the fastest drying time ( 60 seconds ) of anything I've tried yet. I've found that other polishes that claim to have a quick drying time rarely do. I currently own at least 10 different bottles of this product, and when I don't have any on my hands, you'll be sure to find it on my toes! :) -
Almay Intense i-Color Play Up Powder Shadow
I was really hoping for a winner with this product. I purchased this for people with blue eyes as I have blue eyes, very fair skin and redish hair. The colors looks great to me in the package and I couldn't wait to get home to try them out... +
I was really hoping for a winner with this product. I purchased this for people with blue eyes as I have blue eyes, very fair skin and redish hair. The colors looks great to me in the package and I couldn't wait to get home to try them out. Since then I've tried this product several times and each time have been equally disappointed.
First off, the coppery color designed for the main part of your eyelid just looked like a strange orange on my skin tone. There was nothing about it that looked natural. Secondly, I found it to have far too much shimmer in it.......almost a sparkle. While I realize this may work for some people, at 24 I'm starting to head towards a more subtle look for the day.
The irony in this product is that the orange color did make my blue eyes pop, but it wasn't a color I'd been seen leaving the house in, lol. I definitely won't be purchasing this again. I'm hoping that somewhere down the line the colors will change and perhaps even matte down slightly. I don't mind some shimmer/highlight, but I don't want to look like a disco ball in the middle of the day.
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Herbal Essences Hydralicious Shampoo & Conditioner
A few months ago I received a few bottles of this shampoo from a contest I'd won. I hadn't tried anything from the Herbal Essences line in a number of years so I was looking forward to seeing how/if their products have changed. As far as... +
A few months ago I received a few bottles of this shampoo from a contest I'd won. I hadn't tried anything from the Herbal Essences line in a number of years so I was looking forward to seeing how/if their products have changed.
As far as my hair goes, it's fairly long and extremely thick. I also use a flat iron quite often so I like to find products that keep my hair healthy and managable. I found this product to be WONDERFUL! The first thing you'll notice is the incredible smell as soon as your open the bottle.......it reminds of that great smell hair has right after you've been to the salon. The shampoo is extremely thick and "goopy". which can be deceiving, but it lathers very easily and required only a small amount.
Overall, I loved this shampoo and will definitely buy it again and again. It makes my hair smell great and left it shiny and soft despite my constant ironing and blow drying. This is a "must have" in my bathroom.
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Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm with Vitamin-E & Peppermint
I live in Ontario and find myself living off of lip balms during the cold winter months, so it's been my unrelenting quest to find the best ones out there. I bought this one after having it recommended by a close friend. Immediately I was a... +
I live in Ontario and find myself living off of lip balms during the cold winter months, so it's been my unrelenting quest to find the best ones out there. I bought this one after having it recommended by a close friend. Immediately I was a little put off by the price, but considering the healthy nature of the ingredients I decided to give it a go.
It seemed to provide a nice, even layer of balm to my lips. The thickness was a little more than I'm used to, but I tried to overlook it since the product is made from bees wax. Right away I noticed the intense mint flavour and tingling on my lips. I'm a fan of mint so this didn't really bother me but at the same time, sometimes I wish they could release a balm that has flavoring other than mint or honey.
After using the product for several days I noticed a positive change in the moisture of my lips. They were much smoother and healthy looking. While I did like this product because of it's effectiveness and quality ingredients I'm still resistant to the price. I go through so many tubes during the winter that $5 a pop would just add up far too quickly. Perhaps, I'll make this a request for christmas. :D
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COVERGIRL LashBlast Volume Mascara
I recently purchased this after being unable to find my regular mascara brand. I've been using it for roughly 2 weeks now and have to say it ranks number 2 on my list of best mascaras. I'd actually wanted to try this before but they... +
I recently purchased this after being unable to find my regular mascara brand. I've been using it for roughly 2 weeks now and have to say it ranks number 2 on my list of best mascaras. I'd actually wanted to try this before but they hadn't yet released the waterproof version so I decided to wait. I am VERY fair and have stick straight lashes so I'm always looking for something that will amp up my eyes. This mascara worked wonderfully. I was able to get even coverage on all of my lashes, while also getting volume and it held my curl all day!
However, I did find that the amazing volume was slightly bittersweet. Yes, I was able to get to all my lashes and get that great "full" look, but because the brush it so thick it makes it hard not to get the mascara everywhere else too.......especially when you're trying to get your inside/outside corner lashes.
Overall, it did a good job and I'll continue to use this tube, but in the future I'll probably stick to my other brand unless Covergirl comes out with a smaller, more precise brush.
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