tanyarphillips
Member Since: October 20, 2014Reviews
Biotherm Biomains Age Delaying Hand & Nail Treatment
This continues to be my favourite hand cream, provided I don't think too hard about the price, as it is quite expensive. It will however lighten age spots and make your hands very smooth. It absorbs almost matte, I hate sticky hand cream hands... +
This continues to be my favourite hand cream, provided I don't think too hard about the price, as it is quite expensive. It will however lighten age spots and make your hands very smooth. It absorbs almost matte, I hate sticky hand cream hands, and is worth every penny. But I do supplement it with less expensive hand creams, just to make it last longer. -
NIVEA Q10 Anti-Age Hand Cream
Was trying to find a much less expensive alternative to Biotherm BioMains, and this isn't bad. Doesn't last all day like the more expensive option, but at about 1/3rd of the price, it's worth keeping around. No smell and absorbs quickly.
Was trying to find a much less expensive alternative to Biotherm BioMains, and this isn't bad. Doesn't last all day like the more expensive option, but at about 1/3rd of the price, it's worth keeping around. No smell and absorbs quickly. -
Janome Four-DLR Serger
I ended up purchasing this refurbished from the company, and again the lust factor really depends on whether or not you are into this sort of thing. After sewing since I was a teen, I did without a serger for years, but now that i have one... +
I ended up purchasing this refurbished from the company, and again the lust factor really depends on whether or not you are into this sort of thing.
After sewing since I was a teen, I did without a serger for years, but now that i have one, particularly because I like to sew with knits, I can't imagine what I did without it. A basic unit, generally works well. It can be a giant pain to thread, and occasionally I use the napkin hem which means taking out one needle and 1 thread and it takes FOREVER to rethread it when I'm done. But in spite of that, I just love how easily it finishes edges and makes it that much easier to tidy up the insides of your projects.
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Janome Sewist 625E Sewing Machine
I suppose the ranking of lust factor really only applies if you're into this kind of thing! After my last Janome lasted about 25 years with plenty of use and very little time being tuned up, I didn't even shop around. Just went straight to Janome... +
I suppose the ranking of lust factor really only applies if you're into this kind of thing! After my last Janome lasted about 25 years with plenty of use and very little time being tuned up, I didn't even shop around. Just went straight to Janome. A solid workhorse with a few features, no digital or software bits and guaranteed for 15 years. My only complaint is the so-called automatic button hole-er is very fussy and I miss the old 3 step set up as I was so used to it.
Unfortunately at the time I purchased it in Toronto it was almost impossible to find a vendor that would help me in any way, eventually purchasing it though a local sewing school, fortunately at a discount because of the school. Although I ended up in touch with Janome directly and they did assist as best they could, it is a shame that there isn't a better representative in this market.
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COUGAR Storm Black BOOTS Knee High Fleece Sherpa Lined
I decided to purchase at least one pair of 'practical' boots and found these at a discount shop purchasing them mostly on the Cougar name. The base was a molded plastic, ergo waterproof and the shaft folded up or down and was lined with a synthetic... +
I decided to purchase at least one pair of 'practical' boots and found these at a discount shop purchasing them mostly on the Cougar name. The base was a molded plastic, ergo waterproof and the shaft folded up or down and was lined with a synthetic liner, which is fine as I get a rash from wool. My first venture out in the snow was successful, but my feet did hurt after about a 10 minute walk. But in the extra cold 2013/14 winter in Ontario they did not hold up. On one of those -30 degree nights after 10 minutes of walking my toes where so cold they became stiff. I was warmer in my flannel lined leather boots! So disappointed. -
Urban Decay Electric Palette
When I purchased this in the spring it was about $60, in line with what an Urban Decay or Smashbox palette is. When you consider there are 10 colours in the palette, you're looking at $6 per colour which isn't so bad. The key to this palette is... +
When I purchased this in the spring it was about $60, in line with what an Urban Decay or Smashbox palette is. When you consider there are 10 colours in the palette, you're looking at $6 per colour which isn't so bad. The key to this palette is the amazing colours. Some of them will stain, but they are so intense and fun it's kinda worth it. And unlike most palettes I end up using almost every colour in the bunch. -
Benefit Cosmetics Lollitint
I generally avoid cream blushes due to larger pores near my nose, but again Ipsy sent it along so I tried it out. Boy was I underwhelmed. First it's pretty tough to get the balance between 'is it on' to 'wow you have to much blusher on'. Perhaps... +
I generally avoid cream blushes due to larger pores near my nose, but again Ipsy sent it along so I tried it out. Boy was I underwhelmed. First it's pretty tough to get the balance between 'is it on' to 'wow you have to much blusher on'. Perhaps this particular colour offering isn't really meant for me. As a lip tint it didn't do much as my lip colour is pretty pink already. The application also takes so know-how. You're directed to paint on 3 lines and then blend with fingers but have to work fast so that you don't let the stain part set in with the lines. If you can get it right you get an interesting glow look, but first thing in the morning, powder blush and a brush is much more forgiving. -
Urban Decay Perversion Mascara
I always have a difficult time when i get something like this as a sample because perhaps the full size wouldn't give me issues with the applicator because i wasn't dealing with a stubby version of said applicator. Having said that I found that... +
I always have a difficult time when i get something like this as a sample because perhaps the full size wouldn't give me issues with the applicator because i wasn't dealing with a stubby version of said applicator. Having said that I found that there was so much product on the brush that I had to wipe gobs of it off into the end of the wand, which as we know isn't all that easy. Once I got 3/4's of the product off the brush the application was average and really easy to go to that too much/gobs of make up/spider lashes look i'd really like to avoid. As this is Urban Decay I assume the price point is higher. I'll finish up this little sample but I won't repurchase. -
Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray
I generally wear my hair chin length, but if it's gets a little longer, there's a tiny bit of wave to it, and this spray brings it out. It adds just enough of that coveted 'chunky' look without being stiff or looking sprayed into place. the only... +
I generally wear my hair chin length, but if it's gets a little longer, there's a tiny bit of wave to it, and this spray brings it out. It adds just enough of that coveted 'chunky' look without being stiff or looking sprayed into place. the only bummer is it's quite expensive and it leaves a bit of a film on the surfaces in your bathroom. -
Aveda Men Pure-Formance Grooming Clay
Technically this is classed as a men's product, and sometimes they give me a weird look when I purchase it, but i suppose the marketing is meant to make the men feel comfortable and I don't really care. I've tried a lot of things to try and give my... +
Technically this is classed as a men's product, and sometimes they give me a weird look when I purchase it, but i suppose the marketing is meant to make the men feel comfortable and I don't really care. I've tried a lot of things to try and give my hair some body that doesn't get greasy or flatten quickly. A jar is a bit pricey but I find they last about 5-6 months, and all i have to do is fluff up my hair and it's good for a little while longer. Initially the smell was a bit off putting, but now I don't notice it at all. -
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