susanranni
Member Since: September 26, 2015Reviews
Marcelle CC Cream
One half pump does my whole face. It has zero scent, no perfume, it's hypoallergenic and oil-free. It's quite weightless as in, once it's on, you really don't feel it and it doesn't rub off onto clothing. It also stays in place under the eyes and... +
One half pump does my whole face. It has zero scent, no perfume, it's hypoallergenic and oil-free. It's quite weightless as in, once it's on, you really don't feel it and it doesn't rub off onto clothing. It also stays in place under the eyes and other high wrinkle zones without making cracks like cheap foundations are known to do.
The quality of the product lasts right up to the Best Before day (12 months from date of opening) and even beyond! I don't wear makeup much anymore, so invested in this top shelf product so I can be certain it'll be just as nice even if I haven't pumped anything out in five months.
I use just my fingers but a foundation sponge would also help it glide on nice as well. I love that there's sun protection built right into this cream and that the tones cover a wide complexion range.
Light to Medium is best for me because even in the summer with weird tans (mask & hat lines) - it just blends perfectly all over for a beautiful soft finish.
This is a Canadian made product and ships very quickly from their website - even in these slow mail days... I'll be buying this CC Cream til the end of my time (unless Marcelle comes out with something with an even higher SPF, of course). I've been buying one bottle a year for a few years now. Well worth the price. :)
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Dove UltraCare Conditioner Concentrated+Repair Crème
I've been using this conditioner for a little over a month now and very much like what it's done for my hair. The scent is so light and beautiful that it gives me a smile every time I use it. I like that the bottle is already upside down so I know... +
I've been using this conditioner for a little over a month now and very much like what it's done for my hair. The scent is so light and beautiful that it gives me a smile every time I use it. I like that the bottle is already upside down so I know all of the conditioner will be used right to the last drop.
The cream is nice and thick and not much is needed.
It takes a bit longer to rinse out than other watery conditioners so I use about half the amount of what I used to put in my hand with my old stuff. The first week or two I was using too much and it took forever to rinse out, then my head was dry afterwards. But now I've figured out that using much less actually goes a lot further and does an amazing job with my hair.
My hair has been so very happy with it - it has been so much less frizzier! That is my biggest reason why I'd get this ultracare conditioner again. I haven't even needed an extra after shower product to tame it all month!
I'm very happy to have gotten the chance to test this conditioner as a member of ChickAdvisor Review Club. Thank you for the opportunity.
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Maybelline New York Dream Cushion Fresh Face Liquid Foundation
The was a whole new way of putting on foundation for me as I have been using just my hands for years. Using the silky pad to apply the foundation makes me feel all dainty and girly and stuff. I love it! The case is so cute, and even includes... +
The was a whole new way of putting on foundation for me as I have been using just my hands for years. Using the silky pad to apply the foundation makes me feel all dainty and girly and stuff. I love it! The case is so cute, and even includes directions on the bottom of the package. That was a relief for me because I really had no idea what to do with the sponge.
It's also cool that even though it's technically a liquid, I can turn the case upside down while open without worry of any spillage.
Using the sponge, I actually feel like my foundation blends in better and lasts longer. This is the way to go and I'll probably buy this foundation in the future. The only reason I wouldn't is there is a very slight scent to the foundation that sort of makes me think of the hospital for some weird reason. When I consider the cost of this is up against the perfume-free stuff I usually get at the same price, I'll go for my perfume-free stuff. But, if this is on a good sale when I need foundation again, I'd buy it. This time though, I was lucky enough to get to try a sample as part of the ChickAdvisor Product review Club. Really happy to have had the chance!
#GotItFree #LoveMaybellineNewYork
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Maybelline New York Dream Brightening Creamy Concealer
Nearly double the legal age and I got carded!!! Thank you, Maybelline +
Nearly double the legal age and I got carded!!! Thank you, Maybelline <3
The last time I fell in love with a concealer this fast was with the Age Rewind, also by Maybelline. The difference between the two is the Age Rewind is more of a liquid and solely a concealer. This Dream Brightening Creamy Concealer comes in a cool lipstick type applicator and gives a creamy, silky smooth feeling with super stealthy brightening powers. I really love how the applicator is sort of like a lipstick tube where I can twist to get more when it gets low.
I got to test this concealer at quite possibly the most perfect moment to ever test concealer... a very tearful life moment. I can't believe how one minute my eyes are all red and puffy and the next, they look bright and to the unaware, maybe even happy.
This concealer jumped directly to my favourites list and I will definitely get more - and really recommend to anyone with stuff to..well, conceal. On top of just covering up life's woes, it also adds a bit of highlight to brighten up the eye area making it look impressively youthful (I got carded - yes, I already told you but - really... YAY!!!)
I received a sample of this product to try as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Panel.
#GotItFree #LoveMaybellineNewYork
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Maybelline New York The 24k Nudes Eyeshadow Palette
The 24k Nudes kit proves itself as a high quality eye shadow just by opening the package! What I love most about this palette (other than the flawless beautiful colours!) is the really easy to follow little instructions printed on the bottom of... +
The 24k Nudes kit proves itself as a high quality eye shadow just by opening the package!
What I love most about this palette (other than the flawless beautiful colours!) is the really easy to follow little instructions printed on the bottom of the case. In total, the kit alone taught me 13 different ways to apply eye shadow and I loved each new way! Plus - I followed the package advice and went over to the Maybelline website and learned even more tricks. Happy gal right here.
The applicator that comes with the palette is good enough for the six beautiful 'Duos' looks where just two shades are used, but for the extra detailed 'Trios' and 'Quads', I used my own brushes.
The shadows glide on soft and don't dust or clump up. Just a little is needed to make gorgeous eyes, so it's even easier to tell this is a higher quality product. Cheaper brands I've tried in the past, I'd swipe and swipe and swipe and my eye would just end up feeling sore and scratched, and still without shade. This kit will last longer than a cheaper one because I won't have to use as much to get the right look.
I love how well the earthy colours match up with my skin tone. I'm very happy with this palette and am so very grateful to have had this opportunity to try it as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club! I will buy myself another when this sample runs out and totally recommend the 24k Nudes palette to all eye shadow wearers out there. From first timers to divas - this palette should be near the top of your makeup stockpile. :)
Thank you! #GotItFree #LoveMaybellineNewYork
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Maybelline New York Facestudio Master Camo Colour Correcting Kit
Just need to dab it on, blend it in and watch your own jaw drop. This kit wonderfully hides stress, delivers confidence and even brings out a bit of playfulness! The total package. :) I've been using the Master Camo Color Correcting Kit in Light... +
Just need to dab it on, blend it in and watch your own jaw drop.
This kit wonderfully hides stress, delivers confidence and even brings out a bit of playfulness! The total package. :)
I've been using the Master Camo Color Correcting Kit in Light for the past few days and I'm completely impressed. Life has been more than a bit rough lately and the red puffy tear-stained face, stress pimples and dark circles were just one more thing getting me down. Using this kit was fun (putting green stuff on my face! Yay!) and it was much easier than I expected.
I had no idea how to use the kit, thankfully there are instructions on the bottom, plus it directed me to an awesome tutorial on the Maybelline website. I followed the tutorials for the Light, Medium and Dark skin tones then figured I had a good idea of what to do and jumped right in. Right from the first use, I was sold.
Each of the six little sections are smooth and creamy to the touch. Glides on the face nice and feels very light - like nothing at all. I didn't really use the applicator though, found it easier to just use my fingers...though, I think one of those sponge thingys would probably be the best.
I will for sure get another when this one runs out. I was lucky enough to get this first sample for free as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. I'm so glad to have tried it and this is definitely joining my top Fave's list!
#GotItFree #LoveMaybellineNewYork
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Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert
This ice cream is so tasty! It's like eating frozen brownies with chocolate chunks. I really love it. I'm a big fan of baking chocolate fudge brownies and this ice cream was bang on for the flavour I was expecting. There's no dairy so it's good for... +
This ice cream is so tasty! It's like eating frozen brownies with chocolate chunks. I really love it. I'm a big fan of baking chocolate fudge brownies and this ice cream was bang on for the flavour I was expecting.
There's no dairy so it's good for my stomach - but there is gluten so try not to eat the whole pint in one sitting if you've got wonky insides like me.
The price is a couple extra dollars than regular ice cream - but since it's lactose-free, I understand.
I found mine at the grocery store in the regular ice cream section - right with the regular Ben & Jerry's, so I had to just look at the lid wrapping that boldly says it's the non-dairy kind.
At first, I looked in the health food section freezer, but it wasn't there with the other non-dairy ice cream alternatives. I actually didn't know any other companies made non-dairy ice cream til I looked in the frozen health food section. The regular prices for the other non-dairy ice creams were the same as Ben & Jerry's non-dairy, but Ben & Jerry's has been on sale a lot since it came out.
I'll be watching for more sales and will get this flavour again. I've already bought 2 and got one free.
#GotItFree
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Aveeno® Active Naturals Skin Relief Fragrance Free Body Wash
This is the body wash that I'll use on my most sensitive regions of my body. I've been using this for a couple years now and will keep buying it for many more. It has no perfumes, soap or weird additives so it's gentle enough to put on... +
This is the body wash that I'll use on my most sensitive regions of my body. I've been using this for a couple years now and will keep buying it for many more.
It has no perfumes, soap or weird additives so it's gentle enough to put on "unmentionable" places. While it doesn't have perfume, it does somehow remove whatever is being washed off to leave a natural, freshly cleaned body scent.
It leaves the area smooth, moisturized and with a clean feeling all day long. Best of all: it rinses off very easy. This is a few extra bucks than regular body washes, but totally worth it to get your whole body cleaned without irritants. I usually buy mine at Sobeys in the pharmacy section, but it's just about anywhere you'll find body wash.
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Ben & Jerry’s P.B. & Cookies Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert
Never really knew what a "natural high" was til I tried Ben and Jerry's Non-Dairy in P.B. & Cookies. From the first lick, I had to have more and more and more. This dessert is totally ice cream - but isn't really ice cream, because there's no milk... +
Never really knew what a "natural high" was til I tried Ben and Jerry's Non-Dairy in P.B. & Cookies. From the first lick, I had to have more and more and more. This dessert is totally ice cream - but isn't really ice cream, because there's no milk. But for all ice cream connoisseurs out there: make room in your freezer for this dessert.
You can actually see the chunks of cookie and crunchy peanut butter swirling throughout the vanilla almond pint of frozen heaven. It's definitely a premium dessert and the price reflects that - but oh so worth the splurge, especially for us recovering ice cream addicts with lactose issues.
The flavour is an absolute perfect combination of all ingredients, not overpowering on a single one. If you like peanut butter, cookies, almond and ice cream (but lactose free), you should try this kind. I will be getting it again for sure! It's actually on sale right now at Superstore so I'll be getting more this week, in fact. :)
I am really glad to have gotten to try the P.B. & Cookies flavour through ChickAdvisor. Thank you!
#gotitfree #BenJerryNonDairy @ChickAdvisor
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ChickAdvisor.com Website
This is the best place to find great reviews written by actual customers. I love that this Chick side is for ladies and there is a "brother" site for the men (XYstuff). Awesome thinking!! l love reading reviews from other women just like me to find... +
This is the best place to find great reviews written by actual customers. I love that this Chick side is for ladies and there is a "brother" site for the men (XYstuff). Awesome thinking!!
l love reading reviews from other women just like me to find new ways to use products I've had forever and to find products I should have been using all this time.
I love being a member because there have been some really awesome campaigns that I've been selected for and have since added those products to the top of my must-always-have shopping list. Dove hair care products are my new #1 thanks to ChickAdvisor! Even the campaigns I don't get, reading the reviews of others usually encourages me to go out and buy it anyways so this site is just awesome for getting to know all sorts of shopping gold.
Members even get access to a wonderful forum with so many incredible women that pick each other up, help each other laugh, offer shoulders and tips, tweaks and other neat stuff. It's a community that I am absolutely grateful to have in my life. Best of all, it is highly interactive with the actual Chicks in Charge! Staff often comment on forum discussions and it just makes everyone feel more special to be here. It feels good to matter. To have a purpose, a community and friends that are always just a browser away.
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