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Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturizer
I have to say this is a really solid moisturizer. It has almost a gel consistency which means that it soaks into the skin quickly with great moisturizing benefits. I can definitely see myself using this as a daily moisturizer. Two major cons for me... +
I have to say this is a really solid moisturizer. It has almost a gel consistency which means that it soaks into the skin quickly with great moisturizing benefits. I can definitely see myself using this as a daily moisturizer. Two major cons for me about this product is that it does not have SPF and I'm not too partial about the smell. It's not completely overwhelming, but I don't really like it. Simple Skincare products aren't scented, but I think they almost has a plastic-y smelling tinge to it. As I said though, the smell isn't bad enough for me not to want to use it! -
Simple Micellar Cleansing Water
I liked this product! I felt that it did exactly what it said it would do. I usually used this right after I used a makeup wipe and I would see some reside left over on the cotton pad (yuck!). Like the moisturizer though, I noticed that I had some... +
I liked this product! I felt that it did exactly what it said it would do. I usually used this right after I used a makeup wipe and I would see some reside left over on the cotton pad (yuck!). Like the moisturizer though, I noticed that I had some issues with the scent. Other than the scent though, this product worked like a charm!
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Simple Micellar Make-Up Remover Wipes
I have tried Simple wipes before, but not the Micellar ones. I try a lot of wipes and I would say that these wipes are just okay. They definitely did the job, but I notice, like the regular Simple wipes, they just are not saturated enough. I... +
I have tried Simple wipes before, but not the Micellar ones. I try a lot of wipes and I would say that these wipes are just okay. They definitely did the job, but I notice, like the regular Simple wipes, they just are not saturated enough. I obviously don't mean they have to be dripping, but they just feel drier than other wipes I've tried. The smell sort of bothered me. In terms of their performance though, I would say they are middle of the road. I used micellar water after using these wipes and I could see some residue on my cotton pad. This is to be expected with all wipes though, so I don't necessarily think these wipes are any worse!
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Batiste Dry Shampoo Original Clean & Classic
I love my dry shampoos and Batiste is one of the best. It's the only one that I feel really soaks up the oils instead of just masking it. It's one of the best dry shampoos i've tried! I do have to say I'm not totally in love with the scent as I... +
I love my dry shampoos and Batiste is one of the best. It's the only one that I feel really soaks up the oils instead of just masking it. It's one of the best dry shampoos i've tried!
I do have to say I'm not totally in love with the scent as I feel it's a bit chemically. This definitely does not weigh on my decision to purchase it again though!
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Vichy Idealia Skin Sleep
I was lucky enough to get chosen for the latest Vichy ChickAdvisor Product Review Club offering. As a note before we begin, there was also a serum included with this review package. I DID NOT use this in combination with the serum just because I... +
I was lucky enough to get chosen for the latest Vichy ChickAdvisor Product Review Club offering.
As a note before we begin, there was also a serum included with this review package. I DID NOT use this in combination with the serum just because I didn't think that was really fair to do. So I'm reviewing this product as is, without the serum.
This is definitely a lighter gel cream (as the name would suggest) which I like. It went on smooth and even. Scent wise I thought it was pretty light and amicable. I noticed a bit of an alcohol tinge to it, but nothing very noticeable. After I applied it, I didn't go to bed right away just to see the consistency. It sunk into the skin, but it was definitely still a little tacky. Not that big of a deal since it's a night cream!
After waking up, I noticed my skin was moisturized and refreshed. I have the craziest dark circles and I didn't notice much of a difference. I wasn't really expecting much though, and it still moisturized my undereye area perfectly.
I would say that my skin is definitely not mature (yet!), and the fact I noticed a difference surprised me. I thought this cream wouldn't really make a difference just because my skin is decently even and tight. The brightness and moisturized feeling was great to wake up to.
Price-wise, this definitely isn't super cheap, but I think very fair. It is 50 mL which I know will last me forever. All in all I am very happy with this product!
For photos, you can check out my blog post here: http://imnotabeautyguru.blogspot.ca/2015/06/review-vichy-idealia-skin-sleep-repair.html#more
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Nair Cire Divine Moroccan Argan Oil Wax
I wanted to say thank you to ChickAdvisor, as they sent this to me to review as part of their Product Review Club for free. All I can say is that unfortunately, this did not hit the mark for me. I have tried other Nair products, one being their... +
I wanted to say thank you to ChickAdvisor, as they sent this to me to review as part of their Product Review Club for free.
All I can say is that unfortunately, this did not hit the mark for me. I have tried other Nair products, one being their Candy Apple Sugar Wax I reviewed through ChickAdvisor as well. I guess I can start this review by saying that I am no expert at hair removal, but I have definitely been around the block and tried many methods (shaving, cold wax, warm wax, etc).
What I noticed when opening the box was a lack of fabric cloths used to remove the wax! I was quite happy with this, as it removes one more unwanted step of washing the clothes for the next time. This wax is to be applied directly to the skin and then can be removed after it dries for a bit.
I started to notice issues with this product when I began to heat it up. I followed the heating instructions to a T, but after the first heating round, the wax was very very solid still. I continued to follow the instructions to get a "creamy honey" consistency, but it unfortunately never came. The instructions list that after the first heating round, heat in 10 second increments until desired. I had to do 6 10 second increments (a full extra minute), until I was able to get a some-what workable consistency. The instructions listed that if bubbles appeared at the top, the wax was heated for too long. I do not think I would have been able to get a workable consistency any other way though.
After stirring the wax, I still noticed that the consistency was an issue. It was no where near smooth, but I thought I should just dive right in and try it out. The wax was a bit of a struggle to get a thin layer on the skin. Since the wax came out so thick, the wooden stick did little to help spread it out. After applying and removing the wax in a fast motion, I noticed no hair was removed. After a couple of times, I noticed that actually if I peeled the wax back very slowly, it did remove the hair. This was not the most pleasant of experiences though. What I can equate it to is peeling off a nose pore strip.
I also noticed it was pretty messy. The wax did not come out of the jar on the stick cleanly, but left very long strands which were hard to contain. I can say that once the wax was left to dry, it was very easy to remove from fingers and counter tops.
It's sad that this product didn't work out for me. I've tried and loved many Nair wax products, but this one did not work out as expected. I wasn't able to see any noticeable results. One thing I can say is that the smell was quite pleasant. It's probably one of the nicest smells from a wax product I've experienced.
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Bourjois Paris Color Boost Lip Crayon
This has been my favourite product so far. Smells amazing, colour is amazing (I got fuchsia). My lips are always so dry and this feels incredible on the lips! I've tried a lot of these stick balms and this is probably the best one I've tried!
This has been my favourite product so far. Smells amazing, colour is amazing (I got fuchsia). My lips are always so dry and this feels incredible on the lips! I've tried a lot of these stick balms and this is probably the best one I've tried! -
Know Cosmetics No Bleeding Lips Secret Lipliner
Very interesting as I've never used a lip liner that you apply outside your lips. I kind of had to remind myself as I was applying! Went on really smooth and I can see now why you would apply it outside your lips. Can't wait to see the staying power... +
Very interesting as I've never used a lip liner that you apply outside your lips. I kind of had to remind myself as I was applying! Went on really smooth and I can see now why you would apply it outside your lips. Can't wait to see the staying power of it. -
Skinny Cow Salted Caramel Greek Frozen Yogourt
Love the taste of this treat! I would never tell that this is almost completely fat free. I don't really like the taste of plain Greek yogurt, but this didn't have that taste at all. Caramel is one of my favourite flavours so I can't say enough good... +
Love the taste of this treat! I would never tell that this is almost completely fat free. I don't really like the taste of plain Greek yogurt, but this didn't have that taste at all. Caramel is one of my favourite flavours so I can't say enough good things about this! -
Kleenex Expressions by Isaac Mizrahi
Kleenex is one of those brands that just sweeps their category. The tissues are soft and the design of the box is so cute. Can't wait to bring my box to the office to add a bright print to my desk.
Kleenex is one of those brands that just sweeps their category. The tissues are soft and the design of the box is so cute. Can't wait to bring my box to the office to add a bright print to my desk. -
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