themakeuppaje
Member Since: September 10, 2009Reviews
L'Oreal Paris Root Rescue
I was very pleased with the effectiveness of this product! I have short hair and was able to use the hair colour on a little bit more than just my roots and the colour match was amazing! My hair looked healthy and shiny and no one could tell that I... +
I was very pleased with the effectiveness of this product! I have short hair and was able to use the hair colour on a little bit more than just my roots and the colour match was amazing! My hair looked healthy and shiny and no one could tell that I had just touched up my roots, they thought I had dyed my entire head. Compared to other hair colouring home kits, this products applicator was better than anything I have used. I also liked the fact that the box came with plastic eye glass protectors...even though I don't wear eye glasses lol I will definitely tell my friends about this product! Thanks, Paje Pokjowy -
Aquafina Plus+ Vitamins 10 Cal
I received this product as a part of the Product Review Club here on Chickadvisor :) I was expecting a couple bottles and was pleasantly surprised with 6 full sized bottles in 3 different flavours (fuji apple pear, strawberry lemonade and black... +
I received this product as a part of the Product Review Club here on Chickadvisor :)
I was expecting a couple bottles and was pleasantly surprised with 6 full sized bottles in 3 different flavours (fuji apple pear, strawberry lemonade and black blue berry).
I enjoyed the flavour of the black & blue berry the best, followed by the apple pear, and lastly the strawberry lemonade. The fact that they are packed with vitamins made me like it even more because it's flavoured water with a purpose :) The water is naturally sweetened with Stevia extract, which after doing my research is commonly known as sweetleaf, sugarleaf, or simply stevia, and is widely grown for its sweet tasting leaves. As a sweetener and sugar substitute, stevia's taste has a slower onset and longer duration than that of sugar, although some of its extracts may have a bitter or licorice-like aftertaste at high concentrations.
It tasted a bit like artificial sweetener and had that lingering aftertaste I am not too fond of. I also gave my mom a bottle to try and she agreed that it was a bit too sweet tasting. I think Aquafina could safely use a bit less stevia and still have an amazing product!
Overall, a 10 calorie drink packed with vitamins and sweet tasting flavours is sure to be one of my top picks this spring and summer! I might even try freezing them into popsicles to beat the heat and curb my sweet tooth :)
I will recommend this product to my friends and co-workers! Cheers!
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Garnier HerbaShine Hair Colour
I was chosen to review Garnier's Herbashine Hair Colour as a part of the Product Review Club (light golden brown 630). This hair colour kit is easy to use, has a thick cream formula that ensures a drip free hair application. The smell is really... +
I was chosen to review Garnier's Herbashine Hair Colour as a part of the Product Review Club (light golden brown 630).
This hair colour kit is easy to use, has a thick cream formula that ensures a drip free hair application. The smell is really nice and you can tell it's ammonia free :)
I LOVE the conditioner that came with the box, it smells unlike any other box-dye conditioner I have ever used. My hair felt soft and looked shiny and even all over. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a safer alternative to home hair colouring kits. The only concern for women looking for full grey coverage is that the product claims to cover up to 70% of grey's, so you may want to keep using a product that contains ammonia for fuller longer lasting coverage.
Overall Rating:
Smell 5/5
Texture 4.5/5
Effectiveness 4/5
Grey Coverage 3/5
16.5/20
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Garnier Fructis Color Shield Shampoo & Conditioner
I was chosen to review the Garnier Color Shield Products as part of the Product Review Club :) The hair colour like I mentioned in my earlier review was amazing again...and the shampoo and conditioner were equally amazing as well! I love the smell... +
I was chosen to review the Garnier Color Shield Products as part of the Product Review Club :)
The hair colour like I mentioned in my earlier review was amazing again...and the shampoo and conditioner were equally amazing as well!
I love the smell and texture of both products (although, I do wish the conditioner was a tad bit thicker...no big deal though). The second time I washed my hair after dying it, I was expecting some of the dye to rinse out and watch it go down the drain like I usually do after colouring my hair...NOPE! That hair dye stayed right where it was supposed to - On my head! I was very impressed :)
I always love that the conditioner bottles come packaged "upside down" so that the consumer never has to shake the last bits of product down, but I think it would be even more amazing if the shampoo bottle was packaged the same way. (Just because it's not as thick as the conditioner, doesn't mean we still don't shake the last bit out lol). - Sorry that was a bit of a side note ;)
The shampoo itself leaves my hair so soft and easy to manage, which is usually unheard of with my hair (it's permed). The team of products Garnier has come out with for keeping hair protected and resisted to colour fading and damage is one of my favourite teams out there right now at a reasonable price.
Overall rating:
smell ~ 4.5/5
packaging ~ 3.5/5
texture ~ 4/5
effectiveness ~ 4.5/5
Total ~ 16.5/20 :)
I have already recommended these products to my friends and will continue to do so until I find something better...That's me - always striving to find something better lol
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Garnier Fructis Color Shield Instant Color Sealer
I was chosen to review the new line of colour shield products by Garnier. Unfortunately my package got lost in the mail so the Garnier team as well as the people here at Chickadvisor re-sent my package (thanks guys!) I first want to mention that I... +
I was chosen to review the new line of colour shield products by Garnier. Unfortunately my package got lost in the mail so the Garnier team as well as the people here at Chickadvisor re-sent my package (thanks guys!)
I first want to mention that I have permed hair and after dying it, I find that the colour usually fades super fast...After using the Colour sealer I noticed my hair colour isn't fading at all. My hair also feels very soft and I don't have to put any other products in my hair like I used to in order to keep my hair soft due to the perm. The product smells clean, not my favourite smelling hair product but not a bad small at all. The texture is sooo nice! I love that it doesn't leave a residue or a filmy feeling when the hair is dried. The only thing I learned from accidentally using too much is that if you do, it almost starts to create a lather when the hair is damp. So when they tell you to only use a quarter sized amount they mean it!
The packaging is okay. It's eye catching and functional, but I am a fan of lids that I am 100% certain won't leak when I travel and this one doesn't have my complete trust.
Overall rating:
Smell ~ 3.5 out of 5
Texture ~ 4.5 out of 5
Packaging ~ 2.5 out of 5
Effectiveness ~ 4 out of 5
Total 14/20 :)
I have already recommended this product to friends who colour their hair and who can't afford salon/expensive brands! Garnier is a great brand and I am never disappointed when it comes to their hair care and skin care.
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Garnier Nutrisse Nourishing Colour Cream Hair Color
I was chosen to review this product as part of the Product Review Team and I was sooo happy that I was!!! This is one of my favourite reviews so far :) I dyed my hair about 5 days ago and have washed it twice since dying it. The colour I chose was... +
I was chosen to review this product as part of the Product Review Team and I was sooo happy that I was!!! This is one of my favourite reviews so far :)
I dyed my hair about 5 days ago and have washed it twice since dying it. The colour I chose was cappuccino (a very rich dark brown with red undertone). The colour faded just a tiny bit after the 2nd wash but I didn't mind because it looks a bit more natural now. The texture, smell, amount of conditioner you get and coverage are all amazing!!! I think I'm gonna stick with this hair dye from now on :)
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NYC New York Color in a Minute Quick Dry Nail Polish
This is by far the best fast drying nail polish on the market!!! I bought an orange/red shade of the nail polish called Times Square because it was on sale (99 cents at Shoppers Drug Mart!)They have a very large selection of colours from neutral to... +
This is by far the best fast drying nail polish on the market!!!
I bought an orange/red shade of the nail polish called Times Square because it was on sale (99 cents at Shoppers Drug Mart!)They have a very large selection of colours from neutral to bright and the price can't be beat. It only took 1 coat to give full coverage and the brush gave a very precise application :) It dried in under 2 minutes and isn't too thick and gloppy like Rimmel's 60 second nail polish. I would highly recommend this nail polish to every woman out there -- I'm gonna return to Shoppers to by tons more shades!!!
5/5 Stars!!!!!
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Marcelle Essentials 1st Wrinkles Day Cream SPF 15
I received a full size jar of Marcelle Essentials 1st Wrinkles Day Cream SPF 15 to sample for the Product Review Panel. I noticed before I opened the jar, it was leaking out and had dried and become all "jelly" like around the lip of the jar...not... +
I received a full size jar of Marcelle Essentials 1st Wrinkles Day Cream SPF 15 to sample for the Product Review Panel.
I noticed before I opened the jar, it was leaking out and had dried and become all "jelly" like around the lip of the jar...not a good first impression.
I opened the jar and smelled the cream like I always do with new products. It claims to be odor free but I did not like the smell it had. It reminded me of sunscreen (I guess that's what you get when you make an odorless SPF 15 scream lol).
The texture was great however. I love how it feels so light and blends effortlessly into my skin. I wear it under my makeup and can't tell I have it on. I'm not sure that it will smooth out my wrinkles as I don't have a lot to be smoothed out (yet) but I am sure that if I continue to use the product, i will notice a difference in the way my skin looks and feels.
Overall rating:
Smell = 2/5 stars
texture = 5/5 stars
packaging = 3/5 stars
effectiveness = 3.5/5 stars
I would recommend this product to people who have sensitive skin or do not want a cream with a heavy odor or texture. If you don't have sensitive skin, I am sure you'd be able to find another day cream on the market over this one.
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Maybelline New York The Falsies Volum' Express Mascara
WOW!!! Maybelline, you have outdone yourselves yet again!!! I was chosen to review this product as a part of the product review club. As a makeup artist I am constantly trying out the latest mascaras in hopes to find one that beats out all the... +
WOW!!! Maybelline, you have outdone yourselves yet again!!!
I was chosen to review this product as a part of the product review club.
As a makeup artist I am constantly trying out the latest mascaras in hopes to find one that beats out all the rest...I think this Masacara is at the top of my list!!!
The brush is amazing and helps to separate each lash and build the volume and length of each individual lash. The texture isn't too liquidy or too thick. There was absolutely no clumping at all and my lashes did not feel dry and flaky even after the mascara dried. I use many coats but for a more natuarl finish one coat of this stuff does the trick!
I would definitely suggest this mascara to all of my clients and will be handing out the 15% off coupons that came in the package to all of my friends!!!
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Breyers Smooth & Dreamy Frozen Dessert
I was chosen to review Breyers Smooth and Dreamy Ice cream as a part of the Product Review Club. I chose to try the Strawberries and Cream flavour. The ice cream is a bit on the pricy side at the grocery store but after trying it I didn't care... +
I was chosen to review Breyers Smooth and Dreamy Ice cream as a part of the Product Review Club.
I chose to try the Strawberries and Cream flavour. The ice cream is a bit on the pricy side at the grocery store but after trying it I didn't care how much it would cost to actually buy it! It's DELICIOUS!!!
It reminds me of going out for ice cream as a little girl in the summer time. It was full of flavour, so smooth and even though it is low in fat, it tasted rich like a regular ice cream.
I would definitely try this product again, and can't wait to have my friends over to help me finish the carton :)
YUMMY!!!
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