spoony
Member Since: September 16, 2008Reviews
AVON Magix Face Perfector
I got this as part of a combo sale thing, and am glad that I didn't pay full price for this product. It isn't that I hated the product but, it isn't really worth the $14.99 and it sort of has a funny smell. This primer makes a lot of... +
I got this as part of a combo sale thing, and am glad that I didn't pay full price for this product. It isn't that I hated the product but, it isn't really worth the $14.99 and it sort of has a funny smell.
This primer makes a lot of claims, but doesn't fully live up to them. It made my skin feel softer, and it did help with foundation application in my dry spots, so that is a benefit. I don't think that it did much to minimize the look of my pores, but it did help in stopping my foundation from making my pores look deeper.
I liked that this product has spf (always a bonus) and that I could wear it under a light powder on lazy days and have an alright look, but overall I wouldn't recommend this unless it was on sale and you just wanted to try it.
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Joe Fresh Cheek Tint
I picked this up in the "nude" shade. The colour is very light, but it has a glowy shimmer, making the product perfect for a highlighter. I normally don't use highlight, so this is an easy transition. The little twist up tube holds a fair... +
I picked this up in the "nude" shade. The colour is very light, but it has a glowy shimmer, making the product perfect for a highlighter. I normally don't use highlight, so this is an easy transition.
The little twist up tube holds a fair amount of product and for $4 you can be a bit more experimental with your colour choice. I like that the product is creamy and blendable. I can't say that the shade I got had a lot of pigmentation, but that is why I chose it. Overall a great addition to any makeup bag.
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Joe Fresh Style Nail Polish
I picked up pink, powder blue, and nude. The bottles are a bit on the small side, but I love the cute little round tops on them, and the price can't be beat (3/$10.) The range of colours is great, but I find that it is often hard to find them... +
I picked up pink, powder blue, and nude. The bottles are a bit on the small side, but I love the cute little round tops on them, and the price can't be beat (3/$10.) The range of colours is great, but I find that it is often hard to find them all as they never seem to be in stock.
Application is very easy, and two thin coats gave me full opaque coverage. The colours looked great, but the pink is a touch chalky for manicures, it looks great for pedicures though. The wear is great, I had minimal chipping after 3-4 days and no problems with removal.
All in all these nail polishes are great, and for the price you can try them all.
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Joe Fresh Lipgloss
I picked this up at Real Canadian Superstore mainly because they had $2 off coupons, but I had also been wanting to try it, so it all worked out. I got this gloss in sheer pink a bubble gum-ish pink that is slightly transparent when you get it on... +
I picked this up at Real Canadian Superstore mainly because they had $2 off coupons, but I had also been wanting to try it, so it all worked out.
I got this gloss in sheer pink a bubble gum-ish pink that is slightly transparent when you get it on. The gloss is slightly sticky, so it does have some staying power. The colour is perfect. It has enough colour to lighten your lips, but it is not completely opaque and has a great shine. It can be hard to find glosses with no shimmer, but most of the Joe glosses I saw were shimmer free, I love that. Also, these have brush applicators instead of your typical sponge tip. Only downside is that the brush picks up a bit too much gloss, so be careful!
This gloss is great and I will most defiantly be picking up a few more shades. Can't beat the price either.
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Benefit Cosmetics Stay Don't Stray Makeup Primer
I have a smaller version of this that came in the "Stay Put" Set and love it! The smaller version does not have the pump, but you apply it with a sponge tip (much like lip gloss.) This is a primer that you can use both on the lid for shadow and... +
I have a smaller version of this that came in the "Stay Put" Set and love it! The smaller version does not have the pump, but you apply it with a sponge tip (much like lip gloss.)
This is a primer that you can use both on the lid for shadow and under the eye to prime for concealer. I like that this primer is tinted a light skin tone shade and it is perfect worn alone on those days you want to go "bare" but want a more perfected look. It also works as a great primer (as it should.) I used this with a few shadows that I love, but know they crease. After wearing them all day with this primer, I am pleased to say that I had no creases! I love that it actually works! I will be buying the full size soon, as the little one is not going to last since it is my new go to primer.
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Benefit Cosmetics Erase Paste Concealer
I got a slightly smaller pot of this in Benefit's "Stay Put" Set and couldn't be happier with it! I was a bit hesitant about spending the money for the full size product, but the "mini" version in the set is only 0.4 oz smaller than full... +
I got a slightly smaller pot of this in Benefit's "Stay Put" Set and couldn't be happier with it! I was a bit hesitant about spending the money for the full size product, but the "mini" version in the set is only 0.4 oz smaller than full size. Well worth the $13.
Anyway, there was not a shade choice when I bought this so I ended up with medium (no.2) when I would have preferred light, but this product blends so well I am able to use it no problem. This concealer is hands down the best product I have used under my eyes, mainly because it works! It has a great nearly full coverage and you only need a little dab to get the job done. I was a little scared of the peachy tone that the product has, but it makes for an amazing coverage.
I would definitely recommend this product, but make sure to use a good primer with this when using it under your eyes, as I found that it does tend to crease when worn on its own. I like Benefit's Stay Don't Stray.
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Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Polish
After reading the other reviews I think that I have to pick up another bottle of this to give it a another shot... I picked up Strobe Light a nude-ish pink sparkle. I usually don't do sparkle nail polish, but it looked so great in the bottle I... +
After reading the other reviews I think that I have to pick up another bottle of this to give it a another shot... I picked up Strobe Light a nude-ish pink sparkle. I usually don't do sparkle nail polish, but it looked so great in the bottle I had to have it.
It is a clear base, with tons of pink-y nude, and silver toned sparkles suspended in it. It is very sparkly, but the colour tones it down some.f you were going to wear sparkles to the office, this would be the shade you would want.
I found it took three coats to get a full opaque cover (I hate seeing nail line!) but it looked amazing! Unfortunately it didn't stay that way for long. I started my nails off with an adhesive base coat and finished them with an extra life top coat, but by the end of the day I had chips, and once the chips started the entire nail (of colour) started to pull away from my nail. It was not great.
Based on colour alone I recommend, not so much for wear, but I am going to pick up a creme shade and see if it fares better.
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Ojon Revitalizing Mist
I got this in a bundle of products that was $35, and it included a full size bottle of this product (that usually goes for abot $30 CAN.) I wasn't sure about it, as I have yet to find a leave in that was right for me. They either didn't do... +
I got this in a bundle of products that was $35, and it included a full size bottle of this product (that usually goes for abot $30 CAN.) I wasn't sure about it, as I have yet to find a leave in that was right for me. They either didn't do anything, or made my hair look oily. So far I am pretty pleased with the results I got using this product.
You can use this product on both wet and dry hair. I like to use it after I have used a dry shampoo, as it really brings back the shine and smoothness. On wet hair it is amazing too, it detangles and leaves my hair very manageable and soft when it dries. I usually have what I call the "first day frizzies" from my shampooing, it is almost like my hair is too clean ( I have yet to find the perfect conditioner for me) but since I have started using this product that issue is pretty much history.
I would probably buy this product again (but it is pretty pricey for what it is) but for me it works quite well. Oh, and it smells wonderfully too, a woody sweet almost a hint of chocolate... very nice.
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DuWop Venom Gloss
I got a small tube of this in a beauty bag thing (from the Shopping Channel) and had heard so much about the original Lip Venom, that I had to try this. I have Coral Tree, a sheer peach colour that is really nice on. When I first put it on, I was... +
I got a small tube of this in a beauty bag thing (from the Shopping Channel) and had heard so much about the original Lip Venom, that I had to try this. I have Coral Tree, a sheer peach colour that is really nice on. When I first put it on, I was surprised that I did not feel any stinging or burning (as is the case with most lip plumping products) After a few minutes, I felt the gloss starting to "work." Now, I have a pretty high threshold for pain, but oh my, did this stuff burn. Like take it off now, type of burn. I was surprised at how long the "plumping" ingredients worked. I was sure that after all of that my lips had to be plumped.... nope. Not even a bit. They were quite red though, which totally takes away from the colour of the gloss in the first place. Annnd, the gloss itself was very VERY sticky... overall I would say pass. It is not worth the time, money or effort. -
LipFusion Color Shine
I got a half size tub of this in a beauty bag thing (from the Shoppng Chanel) and was excited to try it out. To be honest I tend to be skeptical of things, particularly products that claim to plump your lips (or any other body part, for that matter)... +
I got a half size tub of this in a beauty bag thing (from the Shoppng Chanel) and was excited to try it out. To be honest I tend to be skeptical of things, particularly products that claim to plump your lips (or any other body part, for that matter) I was definitely right about this product... it was nothing more than a glorified clear gloss. It did nothing to plump my lips.. not worth it. -
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