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BITE Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick Meringue
I received this lipstick in a subscription box. According to the manufacturers website the MSRP is $28.00 but Sephora has it priced at $38.00. The website says it is "A clean, vegan, hydrating soft matte lipstick, powered by nourishing cocoa... +
I received this lipstick in a subscription box. According to the manufacturers website the MSRP is $28.00 but Sephora has it priced at $38.00.
The website says it is "A clean, vegan, hydrating soft matte lipstick, powered by nourishing cocoa butter, for lasting lightweight color." The color is a nice nude color but the consistency to me is not as creamy or hydrating as they claim. I'm not sure what it is that makes lipsticks "long lasting" but I've noticed that many of them go on feeling good but within a few minutes (15-30) my lips feel sticky this lipstick is no exception.
Although I personally don't like the feel of this on my lips it does seem to stay pretty good however it does transfer to cups and glasses so it's not a complete stay put lipstick. The color is very nice and neutral.
Overall at the MSRP I find it to be a little overpriced compared to other vegan lipsticks but if cost is not an issue and you don't mind sticky lips the color is nice.
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Olivieri Skillet Gnocchi
I received a coupon for a free package of the Olivieri Skillet Gnocchi and I chose the real cheese package. I never would have purchased this before but I guarantee I will be buying it again. I love that it's made with real cheese. No artificial... +
I received a coupon for a free package of the Olivieri Skillet Gnocchi and I chose the real cheese package.
I never would have purchased this before but I guarantee I will be buying it again. I love that it's made with real cheese. No artificial colours or flavours.
As advertised they only took 5 minutes to cook and were delicious. They are like little pasta pillows filled with cheese. I'm not sure who invented gnocchi but I'd Iike to shake their hand. These are now my favorite pasta. No need to spend all day in the kitchen making a sauce to give a bland boiled pasta flavor. Just toss these into a frying pan with a little bit of butter. I did sprinkle a little bit of garlic and pepper on mine but I bet they are perfect plain as well.
My only complaint is the bag is pretty small and my local store charges $6.99. That being said it is a fresh pasta with real cheese. I would suggest two bags for a family of 4.
A delicious dinner ready in 5 minutes and only one pan to clean? Yes please!!!
#olivieri #gnocchi #freesamples #samplerlover
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Reunion Irish Cream Moonshine
Proof that FB advertising works. I saw an add for this product. The company is Top Shelf Distillery a small Canadian craft distillery located in Perth, Ontario. Their products are handcrafted crafted in small batches and the Irish Cream is only... +
Proof that FB advertising works. I saw an add for this product. The company is Top Shelf Distillery a small Canadian craft distillery located in Perth, Ontario. Their products are handcrafted crafted in small batches and the Irish Cream is only available for a short time.
The one I purchased was the Reunion Irish Cream Moonshine. It comes in a 750ml bottle for $36.95. The product itself is packaged in a neat bottle with a handle that I will repurpose into something else when I am done. The label is looks hard crafted as well.
The product is inspired by traditional Irish Creams but is made with a hand crafted, small batch blend of Moonshine and Ontario Cream. #support local
It was shipped very quickly and was immediately tested. It tasted delicious. I dare say it's better than a more well known Irish Cream.
I will definitely buy it again and will try their other hand crafted products.
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Life comfort weighted shoulder wrap
I got the life comfort weighted shoulder wrap for Christmas. My husband got it for me because I suffer from chronic shoulder pain due to medication I am on. He purchased the wrap at Costco for $29.99. The wrap weighs 4lbs which is the perfect... +
I got the life comfort weighted shoulder wrap for Christmas. My husband got it for me because I suffer from chronic shoulder pain due to medication I am on.
He purchased the wrap at Costco for $29.99. The wrap weighs 4lbs which is the perfect weight to add when you feel like you are also carrying the world around on your shoulders.
It is made of a very soft (mink) fleece and has a little snap so you can do it up to avoid it slipping off.
I've been wearing it off and on since I got it and I've noticed that as soon as I put it on the pain in my shoulders is relieved.
The only problem is my 5.6lb chihuahua who loves weighted blankets thinks it belongs to him.
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Absolut Vodka
Absolute vodka is a decent vodka worth keeping on hand in the event you need something to spice up your cranberry juice. While it isn't the quality of GG so not made for drinking neat but it is good for making cocktails. I like to use it as I said... +
Absolute vodka is a decent vodka worth keeping on hand in the event you need something to spice up your cranberry juice. While it isn't the quality of GG so not made for drinking neat but it is good for making cocktails.
I like to use it as I said for vodka and cranberry, Cesar's and of course jello shooters.
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Masi Costosera Amarone
When it comes to wine Masi is one of the better vintners. They clearly have put a lot of time and research into their craft and it is evident from the beautiful label design right down to the taste of their wine. I found their Amarone by accident... +
When it comes to wine Masi is one of the better vintners. They clearly have put a lot of time and research into their craft and it is evident from the beautiful label design right down to the taste of their wine.
I found their Amarone by accident (OK it was actually the pretty label that sucked me in) and had to give it a try. My go to red wine is Cab Sauv but figured I'd try to expand my palate. I tried a Moscato which is definitely not for me (too sweet) and then I tried this Amarone.
It is delicious. The liquor store describes it as "dark fruit aromas and flavours with hints of licorice, toast and chocolate". I'm not going to lie I don't taste licorice, toast or chocolate, I taste wine, good wine. I've never really understood the whole "notes of sunshine and roses" wine thing but what I do know is this wine does not leave a bitterness on your tongue and has no bad after taste. It is a smooth wine that taste really good with a nice steak and rice pilaf. I imagine it would go good with a burger and fries too.
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Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur
Bailey's Irish Cream is a staple in my house during the Christmas and New Year season. This year I wasn't going to buy it because well Covid and all but my husband asked so many times that I bought not one but two big bottles of it. Christmas... +
Bailey's Irish Cream is a staple in my house during the Christmas and New Year season. This year I wasn't going to buy it because well Covid and all but my husband asked so many times that I bought not one but two big bottles of it.
Christmas coffee as well call it in our house is a strong, dark brew coffee with Bailey's and Khalua topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with Cinnamon.
Bailey's is so delicious it even tasted good just over ice. As far as liquor goes I find it a little pricy because it goes so fast but that is not the company's fault but my premiers fault because in New Brunswick liquor is exceptionally overpriced compared to Quebec and Ontario.
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Yves Rocher Monoi de Tahiti Oil
I have been buying the Yves Rocher Monoi de Tahiti line for years. I absolutely love everything about it. I love the smell, the price and the way it makes my skin feel. I use the traditional nourishing oil after my bath to help lock in moisture and... +
I have been buying the Yves Rocher Monoi de Tahiti line for years. I absolutely love everything about it. I love the smell, the price and the way it makes my skin feel. I use the traditional nourishing oil after my bath to help lock in moisture and on the ends of my hair to give it a nice shine. I managed to score a bottle of the precious dry oil which is the same as the nourishing oil but has gold flecks to give the skin a beautiful shine and highlight.
This oil does not irritate my skin at all and in the late spring and early summer it even works as a tanning oil when the sun is not at its strongest.
I love that it smells just like a tropical holiday. It picks up my mood when I'm feeling down.
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Presidents choice vegetable quinoa
I bought this in attempt to eat healthier and to help my father eat healthier. I wasn't sure if I would like it or not. I made it to go with our Christmas dinner as I invited my elderly father over and as a triple stroke survivor I wanted to make... +
I bought this in attempt to eat healthier and to help my father eat healthier. I wasn't sure if I would like it or not.
I made it to go with our Christmas dinner as I invited my elderly father over and as a triple stroke survivor I wanted to make sure we had a healthy side dish option.
It was easy to make, just bring two cups of water to a boil, dump in and stir. Reduce heat and let simmer till the water is absorbed and the quinoa pops.
I enjoyed it, not as much as plain quinoa but enough that I would buy it again. It also makes a generous amount. 3 adults had it for Christmas dinner and then me and my spouse had the leftovers tonight with pork.
I highly recommend trying it as a quick, healthy alternative to rice.
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Sephora coconut face mask
This mask came in a bundle I purchased from Sephora. I've used the sheet masks before but never really enjoyed them or found they did anything other than make my face Itch, feel tight or left it feeling slimy. This mask is different though. Upon... +
This mask came in a bundle I purchased from Sephora. I've used the sheet masks before but never really enjoyed them or found they did anything other than make my face Itch, feel tight or left it feeling slimy. This mask is different though. Upon opening the package I was met with a two ply origami mask that after some work I got completely unfolded.
As soon as you open the package you smell the coconut and are instantly reminded of a time when we could travel to tropical destinations and drink frozen drinks at the pool bar. If you don't like tropical holidays and drinks at the bar, this might not be the mask for you but I do so I grabbed a glass of wine and unfolded my little origami holiday.
Once applied it smoothes right down to the skin unlike some masks I've tried that are not pliable and make you feel like your dressing up as Jason Voorhees.
After applying it I spent a good portion of the 15 minutes it was on trying to figure out how to drink my glass of wine with it on. This would be when I figured out that not only does it feel good on but it tastes delicious. I then went to my Sephora app to make sure I wasn't ingesting any toxic chemicals and noted they sat to leave the mask on for 5 minutes not the 15 minutes the package says. Oh well, I'm committed now. I read that this product is part of Sephoras clean line which means products are formulated without certain ingredients that are potentially harmful to human health and the environment and also address ingredients clients are concerned about.
After I removed the mask I rubbed in the remaining product. My face feels amazing, smells great and I can't stop licking my lips. My only complaint is they are only sold in singles which means each mask is going to produce a lot of non-recyclable waste. I will definitely try it again but won't be doing it weekly as I would like simply because of the packaging.
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