StephB
Member Since: November 7, 2006Reviews
Maybelline New York Colossal Volum' Express Mascara
It's funny that everyone has commented on the smell because that was the first thing I noticed when I opened up the bottle. I'm not sure what it smells like exactly but it isn't great, nonetheless, the smell doesn't stick around once you put it on... +
It's funny that everyone has commented on the smell because that was the first thing I noticed when I opened up the bottle. I'm not sure what it smells like exactly but it isn't great, nonetheless, the smell doesn't stick around once you put it on so it's ok.
In terms of volume I guess it gave my lashes a bit of a lift, but works just as well as the Rimmel mascara I use. This mascara feels much lighter on my eyelashes though, even though I have to use more of it to get the volume. I have very sensitive eyes and often get irritations from certain mascara's but after many uses I'm pleased to say that I haven't had irritation or an allergic reaction to this product which is fantastic.
I really like the shade of black that came; the best I've seen out of a Mascara. It's not too harsh so it doesn't stand out too boldly against brown hair, but still dark enough to make a statement - this is something that would have me purchase it when I run out.
The only thing I really didn't like about this was the size of the applicator. Maybe I have tiny eyes but I felt like I was going to poke my eye out using it. It's huge and I felt really awkward with it, I'm sure after using it a few more times it won't bother me.
Other than my last comment, compared to it's competitors - and even other Maybelline mascaras like "Great Lash Mascara"- this one would be one of my top choices and I would definitely purchase it.
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pHisoderm Normal to Oily Skin Cleanser
I'm quite impressed with this product! I've been using it as my night cleanser since I received the product. I usually buy normal to oily products as I have combination skin. This product is Normal to Dry and I find it works exactly the same... +
I'm quite impressed with this product! I've been using it as my night cleanser since I received the product. I usually buy normal to oily products as I have combination skin. This product is Normal to Dry and I find it works exactly the same. Maybe I can't smell, but I really didn't notice any smell with this product, to me it smells like an unscented moisturizer - Maybe I'm just used to this as with sensitive skin you rarely use perfumed products. Also, I love the pump feature, so much easier than the typical clam shell type dispenser.
I like the fact that the cleanser does not lather up on my face. I am a dedicated Nivea gel cleanser and this is one of the things I love about Nivea. What I preferred about this product is that it left my skin feeling moisturized after washing. I find that pHisoderm is great for letting your skin rejuvenate while you sleep but not necessarily starting the day (especially in the hot summer weather!)
I'm not sure I will go out and purchase this product as I love the products I currently use but, it's definitely gotten my attention and if my new night time routine keeps working this well and my skin continues to be pretty much acne free, I will go out and purchase it when I run out!
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pHisoderm Body Wash in Aloe, Vitamin E & Chamomile
Overall, I like this product. Like the previous raters, I find the cap to be poorly designed. Since the body wash itself is so thin, it just comes pouring out the second you put a slight tilt on the bottle. Other than that I really think it's... +
Overall, I like this product.
Like the previous raters, I find the cap to be poorly designed. Since the body wash itself is so thin, it just comes pouring out the second you put a slight tilt on the bottle. Other than that I really think it's great.
In terms of lather though, you definitely need a loofah to get it to go the extra mile but it does lather when you use one so you can definitely get nice and clean. The soap didn't dry out my skin, doesn't make it irritated or itchy and if anything I find it to almost have a soothing effect.
I really wasn't bothered by the smell at all, which one previous rater mentioned, I actually barely noticed that it even had scent at all. It smells like soap, not much else so if you like scented body washes this isn't for you but I didn't find it to have an offensive smell.
I usually use dove soap and this is different but I would say it is at par to the other soaps/body washes that I use.
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Dove Nutritive Solutions Energize Shampoo
I loved the smell of my friends hair so I asked her what type of shampoo she used. She said she used Dove so when I went to the drug store and I saw this on sale I decided why not try it. Honestly I think I love it so much because of the smell... +
I loved the smell of my friends hair so I asked her what type of shampoo she used. She said she used Dove so when I went to the drug store and I saw this on sale I decided why not try it.
Honestly I think I love it so much because of the smell. I have it in "energize" which is grapefruit and lemongrass. Wow. I enjoy washing my hair just knowing that it's going to smell so good when I'm done!
I can't say it's any better than any other shampoo I've ever used but it lathers really well and leaves you feeling so fresh and smelling great that I'd definitely recommend it!
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Freeman Facial Enzyme Mask Pineapple
I picked this up when I was at the drug store. I always walk past it and think about purchasing it but I never do - my previous experience with Freeman products has only been the foot creams. A couple weeks ago I decided why not, and so far so... +
I picked this up when I was at the drug store. I always walk past it and think about purchasing it but I never do - my previous experience with Freeman products has only been the foot creams. A couple weeks ago I decided why not, and so far so good. It's made with a pineapple base so it smells pretty good! It is an enzyme mask with texture so when you put it on you are exfoliating your skin. You leave it on for 10 minutes and then wash it off.
I've been using it a couple times a week for a few weeks and I've noticed a difference in my skin. My overall skin tone is much better and I've had fewer breakouts (which is great because in the summer, I usually break out a lot more than in the winter.) I've got sensitive skin so I never know when a product is going to react poorly to my skin, but so far my skin is okay with this product.
If you want to try something new and you have time to do a Mask every once in awhile, I'd definitely suggest throwing this into the line up. It's not expensive and does a pretty good job!
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John's Italian Caffe
I love this restaurant and can't believe I haven't already done a rating for it. My boyfriend took me to John's Italian Caffe for the first time probably about 3 years ago and we've been their many times since! I can tell you that the meats... +
I love this restaurant and can't believe I haven't already done a rating for it. My boyfriend took me to John's Italian Caffe for the first time probably about 3 years ago and we've been their many times since! I can tell you that the meats, pizza's, pasta's and salads are fantastic. I've tried something new every time I go. It's tucked into a street that you probably wouldn't go down unless you knew to go.
Unlike misschickie, I've never found noise to be a problem when I'm at John's and I've been at John's for both Lunch and Dinner on a few occasions. I guess that is something that is really luck of the draw, and I guess that I've gotten lucky that way. I do notice though that the building itself holds noise so, you find yourself talking much louder to talk over the people around you since it is a small space and everyones conversations get trapped in one little room.
I definitely highly recommend this place. The prices are reasonable and the food is fantastic!
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Canon Rebel XSi
WOW! I love this camera. I've been researching which Digital SLR I was going to buy for months (ok... probably close to a year as I wanted one so badly and couldn't afford it.) I finally saved up enough money for it and decided on the Canon Rebel... +
WOW! I love this camera. I've been researching which Digital SLR I was going to buy for months (ok... probably close to a year as I wanted one so badly and couldn't afford it.) I finally saved up enough money for it and decided on the Canon Rebel XSI (Similar to the XTI with just a few more features such as live view, and it is a 12 MP camera) I am more of a recreational hobby photo taker but after buying this camera I asked myself why I hadn't done it earlier. The quality and colour of the pictures this camera takes is incredible, it is so obvious to me now when I look at my pictures from my point-and-shoot camera - absolutely no comparison.
This camera has such great features but beyond that is incredibly user friendly. It's easy for anyone to pick up in use because of it's auto settings. If someone just wanted to take some pictures for you it's easy for them to pick up and snap away. The manual features and focus are more advanced and are fun to play around with - see what you can get from the camera. Basically - it's great for both the experienced and unexperienced photographer.
This is not a camera to throw in your purse/bag obviously and go to the bar but if you are looking for a camera to take great photos or you just enjoy taking pictures, I would definitely definitely recommend this camera! No Buyers Remorse here!
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JC Salons
This is now my hair salon of choice. My hairdresser where I went before left on mat leave so I decided to try out the place I used to go to 5 years ago. I'm so happy I decided to go back. I get my colour done by Joseph (who is great with both all... +
This is now my hair salon of choice. My hairdresser where I went before left on mat leave so I decided to try out the place I used to go to 5 years ago. I'm so happy I decided to go back. I get my colour done by Joseph (who is great with both all over colour, root touch up and high lights, he has a real eye for picking the right colours for your skin tone) and I get my hair cut by Jenny. She's fantastic, she actually listened to what I wanted and cut it that way - sure to not take off more than I asked without asking me first.
The prices are really fair and they've definitely got me back as a devoted customer! They have two locations in Toronto and are accessible both by Car and TTC.
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Spectro AcneCare Cleansing Pads for Sensitive Skin
I bought these to travel with because I couldn't take along all my face products with me. I used this in place of a toner after washing my face. Even though it made me break out when I first started to use them, my skin has actually cleared up... +
I bought these to travel with because I couldn't take along all my face products with me. I used this in place of a toner after washing my face. Even though it made me break out when I first started to use them, my skin has actually cleared up dramatically. I have Combination/Sensitive Skin so finding the right products can be difficult. I would definitely recommend these, and they are great for traveling and are mess free! -
COVERGIRL Wetslicks Fruit Spritzers
I love this lip gloss. Rexall was having a promotion, it was only $3 so I thought I'd give it a try. It has a nice shine to it, keeps your lips moisturized instead of drying them out and it tastes great. ( Have the Guava flavour) It just makes... +
I love this lip gloss. Rexall was having a promotion, it was only $3 so I thought I'd give it a try. It has a nice shine to it, keeps your lips moisturized instead of drying them out and it tastes great. ( Have the Guava flavour) It just makes your make up seem polished - not to heavy and not too shiny, you'll barely notice you have it on. The main reason I purchased it was because I needed something cheap to take on vacation with me, that I wouldn't be sad about losing if I forgot it somewhere. Now I'm hooked on this product - in my mind it battles my fave Kieh's gloss. -
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