teanailpolish
Member Since: May 7, 2010Reviews
NIVEA Essential Lip Balm
While I received this as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club, I have used it before too. I really like it for several reasons, but do not find it to be the most moisturizing lipbalm out there, it is great for maintenance but not if your... +
While I received this as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club, I have used it before too. I really like it for several reasons, but do not find it to be the most moisturizing lipbalm out there, it is great for maintenance but not if your lips are really chapped.
It works well with lipstick and doesn't make it slide and isn't overly shiny. Like some other reviewers have mentioned, it is great in winter as it doesn't freeze and get stringy like some. It also doesn't look or feel waxy, which I hate but not overly oily too - the perfect consistency
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Vichy Normaderm Corrective Anti-Acne Treatment 24h Hydrating Lotion
After an initial break out while using this (happens often when I switch skincare) I love this lotion. It is just the right amount of hydration and corrective treatment for my skin. My skin looks much clearer and hydrated without being greasy or... +
After an initial break out while using this (happens often when I switch skincare) I love this lotion. It is just the right amount of hydration and corrective treatment for my skin. My skin looks much clearer and hydrated without being greasy or breaking out from the extra oil.
At $30 I would have been hesitant to try it without using it first so I am really happy that I received this product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club
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Vichy Normaderm Purifying Pore-Tightening Lotion
I love this, it helps minimize my pores without drying my skin out too much. After using a Biore strip on my nose, my pores have stayed clean and not grown as they usually do while using this. I will definitely be buying it (as well as the... +
I love this, it helps minimize my pores without drying my skin out too much. After using a Biore strip on my nose, my pores have stayed clean and not grown as they usually do while using this. I will definitely be buying it (as well as the cleanser and lotion) when they run out.
It is more of a liquid toner/astringent than a lotion as it is named and despite being $20/bottle I find that it is lasting longer than my previous toner so is cheaper per use.
I received this product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club
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Vichy Normaderm Anti-Acne Purifying Gel Cleanser
I originally broke out when using this, which is normal when I try new skin care but I held off reviewing it as a result. Now that I have been using it for a few weeks, I love it. Vichy Normaderm Deep Cleansing Purifying Gel is gentle (doesn't... +
I originally broke out when using this, which is normal when I try new skin care but I held off reviewing it as a result. Now that I have been using it for a few weeks, I love it.
Vichy Normaderm Deep Cleansing Purifying Gel is gentle (doesn't even sting the eyes) but really effective once your skin is used to it.
One pump is enough for your face, so don't be put off by the $20 price tag, it lasts longer than many cheaper cleansers and left my skin mattified but not dried out after use. It is surprising that one pump is enough as it does not foam much and keeps more of a gel like consistency during use yet really gets your face clean.
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Q-tips Cotton Swabs
I have tried cheaper brands and always go back to Q-Tips. They have so many uses (even cleaning your ears which the box tells you not to do) but I use them a lot for makeup application, cleaning up after nailart messes on my cuticles, even cleaning... +
I have tried cheaper brands and always go back to Q-Tips. They have so many uses (even cleaning your ears which the box tells you not to do) but I use them a lot for makeup application, cleaning up after nailart messes on my cuticles, even cleaning the cats' eyes. -
Lipton Indulge Rich Black Tea K-Cup Packs
I have never really seen the point in k-cups for tea that you can get in bags. The water does not sit in the tea leaves long enough to make a decent cuppa and the temperature of most Tassimo/Keurig cannot be changed to suit the type of tea. I got a... +
I have never really seen the point in k-cups for tea that you can get in bags. The water does not sit in the tea leaves long enough to make a decent cuppa and the temperature of most Tassimo/Keurig cannot be changed to suit the type of tea.
I got a handful of these to keep with the office Keurig but found them very weak and removing the pod is just as much work as removing the tea bag from my cup
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Red Rose Orange Pekoe Tea Bags
While I drink a lot of loose leaf tea, bagged tea is easier to carry for when you are drinking tea at someone elses home and is just plain cheaper. Red Rose is my go to for grocery store brands, it has a bold flavour without a bitter aftertaste... +
While I drink a lot of loose leaf tea, bagged tea is easier to carry for when you are drinking tea at someone elses home and is just plain cheaper.
Red Rose is my go to for grocery store brands, it has a bold flavour without a bitter aftertaste and works well no matter what time you drink it,
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Nair™ WAX READY-STRIPS Face & Bikini
While I would say that these are above average for drug store hair removal wax strips, they are still far from perfect. I had a random strip that did not stick, even when warmed up a little and unlike regular wax, you can't reuse the strips once... +
While I would say that these are above average for drug store hair removal wax strips, they are still far from perfect. I had a random strip that did not stick, even when warmed up a little and unlike regular wax, you can't reuse the strips once removed from the skin.
They didn't cause any bumps or ingrown hairs but there were some hairs it did not remove in the waxed area that had to be plucked - and plucking freshly waxed skin hurts even though these are fairly gentle for wax strips.
It would be nice if they were more opaque so you could see exactly where they are applied as well
**Received as part of the Chick Advisor product review club**
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Batiste Dry Shampoo Divine Dark
I received this from the Chick Advisor product review club but have used Batiste Dark & Deep for ages and it is my go to dry shampoo when I can find it. I have really dark hair and many dry shampoos leave a white residue and the amount of rubbing... +
I received this from the Chick Advisor product review club but have used Batiste Dark & Deep for ages and it is my go to dry shampoo when I can find it. I have really dark hair and many dry shampoos leave a white residue and the amount of rubbing and brushing that goes into removing it negates the time saved using one and can even make my hair greasier.
While this won't be noticeably darker to cover any grey etc, it can leave some brown residue if sprayed too close to the skin or when you brush it out if wearing white, so always use it before doing makeup in case you need to wash your skin (regular white dry shampoo does this too, but is less noticeable).
I love the scent of it, it is not as fresh as some other dry shampoos but has a musky chocolate scent that I personally like.
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Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturizer
I really liked this moisturizer, it is gentle yet gives enough moisture for the dry patches on my skin. I can see it being more of a winter moisturizer as I noticed the oilier t-zone areas were shiny when using this rather tham my usual mattifying... +
I really liked this moisturizer, it is gentle yet gives enough moisture for the dry patches on my skin. I can see it being more of a winter moisturizer as I noticed the oilier t-zone areas were shiny when using this rather tham my usual mattifying moisturizer but experienced no breakouts.
It is not super thick and absorbs quickly so you can apply your makeup soon after using it, which is always a plus for a day time moisturizer.
While I would probably only use it when my skin is dryish, I would definitely recommend to friends with less oily/combo skin.
*Received free for testing purposes as part of the Chick Advisor Product Review Club**
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