tessafx
Member Since: January 6, 2015Reviews
Pond's Cold Cream Cleanser
I wanted to give this a shot for removing makeup, without being harsh as i've read a number of reviews suggesting this is a 'miracle go-to' for so many different applications. unfortunately for me, it left my skin feeling REALLY greasy - not... +
I wanted to give this a shot for removing makeup, without being harsh as i've read a number of reviews suggesting this is a 'miracle go-to' for so many different applications.
unfortunately for me, it left my skin feeling REALLY greasy - not moisturized, and i had to scrub and scrub to actually remove makeup... it just didn't work for me!
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Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise
Growing up we always had Miracle Whip around, and having Hellman's seemed like a treat! It does not have a distinct 'flavour' - which is GOOD for a mayo! it is creamy, light & delicious, without having an off-putting flavour like Miracle Whip - it's... +
Growing up we always had Miracle Whip around, and having Hellman's seemed like a treat!
It does not have a distinct 'flavour' - which is GOOD for a mayo! it is creamy, light & delicious, without having an off-putting flavour like Miracle Whip - it's very distinct.
Hellman's is my go-to for sandwiches, and especially for dipping fries in! Guilty pleasure :)
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Q-tips Cotton Swabs
Q-tips are the PERFECT product for so many things! They are so versatile! Nail polish touch ups, cleaning tiny crevices in cars (when you want to be extremely detailed!), makeup application/touch ups, getting the last bit of product out of small... +
Q-tips are the PERFECT product for so many things! They are so versatile!
Nail polish touch ups, cleaning tiny crevices in cars (when you want to be extremely detailed!), makeup application/touch ups, getting the last bit of product out of small, hard to reach, containers! I always keep a big box around, and have a few of the smaller travel size pouches so i always have them handy!
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Red Rose Orange Pekoe Black Tea K-Cup Packs
I love Red Rose tea - it is my all time favourite. These K-cups are convenient when i need to make a quick cup at work and don't have time to let the tea bags steep to my preferred strength. The only downside with these is i will typically need at... +
I love Red Rose tea - it is my all time favourite.
These K-cups are convenient when i need to make a quick cup at work and don't have time to let the tea bags steep to my preferred strength.
The only downside with these is i will typically need at least 2, sometimes 3, to make 1 cup of tea to the strength i like it.
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Lipton Yellow Label Tea Bags
I love this tea for making 'Sun Tea' in the summer! Massive glass jar or jug, fill with water and throw in 6-7 tea bags and set in the sun to steep... then add in freshly squeezed lemon juice & a homemade simple syrup and you have the most... +
I love this tea for making 'Sun Tea' in the summer!
Massive glass jar or jug, fill with water and throw in 6-7 tea bags and set in the sun to steep... then add in freshly squeezed lemon juice & a homemade simple syrup and you have the most refreshing, delicious iced tea imaginable! you end up with a great tea flavour, but no 'bitterness'.. it's a win every time!
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Red Rose Orange Pekoe Tea Bags
To say i am a 'Red Rose Addict' is putting it mildly! I grew up having tea with my grandmother, and my parents have always been more tea drinkers than coffee. I have always loved Red Rose Orange Pekoe, but when i was drinking more than 4 cups of tea... +
To say i am a 'Red Rose Addict' is putting it mildly!
I grew up having tea with my grandmother, and my parents have always been more tea drinkers than coffee. I have always loved Red Rose Orange Pekoe, but when i was drinking more than 4 cups of tea a day, i started to do my research into which brand was the best, and Red Rose definitely won hands down!
(and i like strong tea - think 3 tea bags, steeped for a min 10 mins) & put Lacteeze 2% in it and i'm in heaven every time! :)
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St. Ives® Acne Control Apricot Scrub
This is my go-to exfoliating face scrub! I love the size of the beads, and that you really feel like you're getting a deep clean, without rubbing off a layer of skin! The smell is great - i can't stand products with an off-putting smell, it... +
This is my go-to exfoliating face scrub! I love the size of the beads, and that you really feel like you're getting a deep clean, without rubbing off a layer of skin!
The smell is great - i can't stand products with an off-putting smell, it completely turns me off from using it. I actually find myself just smelling this one randomly!
Will always use this :)
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Adrien Gagnon Super Energex
Received this in the review box along with the Nutriforme protein bars. I am pretty skeptical of health food products, and always question the quality of the ingredients and the claims on the box (especially if something is scarily cheap - our... +
Received this in the review box along with the Nutriforme protein bars.
I am pretty skeptical of health food products, and always question the quality of the ingredients and the claims on the box (especially if something is scarily cheap - our family owns a health food store, and i have done extensive research on vitamin brands/supplements, and from my experience, you get what you pay for in terms of quality)... with that being said, i have not done extensive background research into this product, but can tell you that if mixed with orange juice, the taste is quite enjoyable! It almost has a Vanilla-y taste... I only use maybe half a cup of orange juice per vile - like other reviewers have said, it is better to use scissors as the viles are hard to open if not. I did notice i had a bit more energy than i did previously, which is great!
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Adrien Gagnon Decadent Fudge Nutriforme Bars
I received this as part of the review club, and am pretty skeptical about protein bars.. my experience with them has been that they are very chalky texture/taste and always 'claim' to be better than they are. These ones actually do taste like a... +
I received this as part of the review club, and am pretty skeptical about protein bars.. my experience with them has been that they are very chalky texture/taste and always 'claim' to be better than they are.
These ones actually do taste like a treat, and do not have any unpleasant taste/texture - the crunchies are a nice addition :)
I have a shelf in my pantry full of random protein bars i've purchased and cannot bring myself to even try them - these are my favourite!
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CND VINYLUX Weekly Polish
I received the colour Salmon Run as part of the review box. Although the colour probably would not have been one i would have chosen on my own to purchase, it ended up being a nice colour. The formula itself is a bit hard to work with. As some other... +
I received the colour Salmon Run as part of the review box. Although the colour probably would not have been one i would have chosen on my own to purchase, it ended up being a nice colour.
The formula itself is a bit hard to work with. As some other reviewers have mentioned, the polish goes on quite 'streaky' and doesn't cover completely. I had to do 3 coats to get an even coverage - and i still was not completely happy with it.
I left it on for about 4 days, but it started to chip so bad i couldn't stand it and had to remove it.
It could have been the light colour that made it so hard to get good coverage - as i do find that to be the case with other brands.
Overall it is a decent polish, and i would consider purchasing, in a different colour this time :)
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