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Lush Sleepy Hand and Body Lotion
I have a chronic sleep disorder and have great difficulty falling asleep. I've been on several medications for this but none have solved the issue. I'm really down for anything that promises to help me out. When I heard about this product, I was... +
I have a chronic sleep disorder and have great difficulty falling asleep. I've been on several medications for this but none have solved the issue. I'm really down for anything that promises to help me out. When I heard about this product, I was super excited and purchased it as soon as it was back in stock.
The smell is nice, but nothing unique, it is very overwhelming and strongly lavender. I am scent sensitive so thankfully it wears down relatively quickly.
The nights I have used it, I still have trouble sleeping- a body lotion isn't going to solve a medical condition. However, I have definitely felt its effects. My mind has been calmer and a few times, I woke up feeling as if I'd had better quality sleep.
The bottom line is I don't think this will fix insomnia. But it smells good and is a good body lotion with good, drowsy, effects. I would recommend this to anyone with sleep issues or just wants to relax. It's a tad expensive but it's largely organic and natural, and you get a good amount.
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eos Crystal Lip Balm in Hibiscus Peach
To start- I'm not a huge fan of EOS or lip balms in general. I don't like the waxy feel. So yes, my poor lips do suffer from my lack of attention. I have a lot of EOS's normal regular balms because I love the scent and the fact that they're organic... +
To start- I'm not a huge fan of EOS or lip balms in general. I don't like the waxy feel. So yes, my poor lips do suffer from my lack of attention. I have a lot of EOS's normal regular balms because I love the scent and the fact that they're organic, natural, and cute - but I don't really like the feeling of them too much. However, this product is different. It is truly wax free and leaves much less of that feel I try to avoid. It's still there - after all, you're applying a lip balm, but it isn't annoying and soaks in relatively fast. Thanks to ChickAdvisor, I got to try this out, I probably wouldn't have purchased otherwise. I've been using it multiple times a day for about a week and I can definitely feel a difference. My lips feel softer and smoother. The balm itself smells DELICIOUS. My only issue with the product is that it isn't clear as advertised... it is tinged yellow. I'm not sure if that's normal and the idea of being clear was mostly marketing, I'm just worried there's something up with mine. I got mine in Hibiscus Peach and I'll definitely repurchase, as well as buy the other scent as soon as I can get my hands on it. I definitely recommend it, it's worth the money. -
Tropicana Watermelon Fruit Beverage
I can't help but buy this. The only con is obviously, it's not the healthiest, as it's a sugary drink. But my god, it's delicious! So fruity, like drinking pure watermelon. I'm actually having a glass now... probably my favourite drink in the world... +
I can't help but buy this. The only con is obviously, it's not the healthiest, as it's a sugary drink. But my god, it's delicious! So fruity, like drinking pure watermelon. I'm actually having a glass now... probably my favourite drink in the world. It's a little expensive, but all juice is these days. It's a great summer treat which I definitely recommend! -
NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer
The title says it all... I'll start with the good stuff. This has great coverage for a tinted moisturizer and despite the hefty price, contains almost DOUBLE what other high-end tinted moisturizers contain- with 1.9oz instead of 1.0oz. That's... +
The title says it all... I'll start with the good stuff. This has great coverage for a tinted moisturizer and despite the hefty price, contains almost DOUBLE what other high-end tinted moisturizers contain- with 1.9oz instead of 1.0oz. That's incredible and had me sold. There's also a great shade variety with specific undertones.
Now, the cons. The coverage is strange. I tried applying both with my fingers and a beauty blender but it felt uneven and almost too much. Not too full coverage, but too heavy and thick. It felt like it should have been better coverage for the strange consistency. Not what I expected from a tinted moisturizer. The shade variety, like I said, is great, but I feel like a few shades could be eliminated or altered to include fairer and deeper toned girls. The lightest shade, Finland, was too dark for me. And it looks like only 3 shades would be suitable for anyone who is deeper than "medium".
I sadly will be returning this and will continue my search.
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NYX Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil
I used to be an ABH brow pencil fanatic but I simply couldn't keep up with the price. Then I switched to Sephora brand but the colour didn't match. On a whim, I bought this. It's perfect. It's a teeny bit crumbly but for the price, you can beat it... +
I used to be an ABH brow pencil fanatic but I simply couldn't keep up with the price. Then I switched to Sephora brand but the colour didn't match. On a whim, I bought this. It's perfect. It's a teeny bit crumbly but for the price, you can beat it. It's very precise and applies very well. -
Hidden Gems Aroma Candles
To start, the scents are great. The candles burn quickly so you get your "prize" (a piece of jewelry valued from $10-5000) rather quickly. However, they prizes are sub par compared to other options that you can buy in the same price range. A ring I... +
To start, the scents are great. The candles burn quickly so you get your "prize" (a piece of jewelry valued from $10-5000) rather quickly. However, they prizes are sub par compared to other options that you can buy in the same price range. A ring I received was appraised at $100 but I just don't believe it, it looks very cheap. If I can find it and edit this review, I will post a picture. Another ring I got was appraised at $10 and that seemed more appropriate, it turned my finger green and the costume jewelry fell out within two weeks.
The bath bombs (slightly different topic) were crumbly. Inside, I received a religious cross necklace. I found this extremely tacky. I have nothing wrong with religious iconography but I did not purchase this for religious wear. If I wanted a cross, I would buy one. I don't want a $10 cheaply made one that comes out of a bath bomb. It seems disrespectful for non/different religious people, as well as Christians. Maybe I am overanalyzing this but I'd prefer something a little less divisive!
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Charmed Aroma Pineapple
This candle is simply gorgeous! It's of good construction, a ceramic pineapple fruit base with a shining metallic gold crown. It seems sturdy enough for its price ($39.99 CAD). If I saw this candle in a store I would not purchase it for this price... +
This candle is simply gorgeous! It's of good construction, a ceramic pineapple fruit base with a shining metallic gold crown. It seems sturdy enough for its price ($39.99 CAD). If I saw this candle in a store I would not purchase it for this price for the candle alone, that may just be a personal preference but $40 is just a little too much for a candle.
However, this candle, as all Charmed Aroma candles do, contains a ring ranging in price from $10 to $5000 dollars. The candle is also large and makes a beautiful decoration. For this reason, $40 is totally justifiable. The ring I received was appraised at $150 by the Charmed Aroma website.
I say this candle is TOTALLY worth it, it's scent is light and beautiful. The only downside is that it is a trendy design suited for summer.
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Benefit Cosmetics High Beam Liquid Face Highlighter
This is another product I wanted to love, and it looks GLORIOUS when you work a little bit onto your hand. The glow is surreal and gorgeous. But actually applying it to your face is a different story. If you apply with the brush and dab it in... +
This is another product I wanted to love, and it looks GLORIOUS when you work a little bit onto your hand. The glow is surreal and gorgeous. But actually applying it to your face is a different story. If you apply with the brush and dab it in, blending with fingers, it's super streaky and the lines are obvious. If you try to blend it with a beauty blender, it seems as if the formula picks up the foundation underneath. I just can't find a good way to apply this. If it looked as it did when swatched on my bare skin, it'd be an HG for sure. -
Anastasia Beverly Hills Nicole Guerriero Glow Kit
This was my first ABH glow kit and I was so disappointed. I knew that, because of my fair skin, only a couple colours would work for me. However, those that did were sub par. The white shade, Forever Lit, was chalky and one of the worst whites in my... +
This was my first ABH glow kit and I was so disappointed. I knew that, because of my fair skin, only a couple colours would work for me. However, those that did were sub par. The white shade, Forever Lit, was chalky and one of the worst whites in my collection. Kitty Kat was gorgeous but was a very strange shade choice. The only shade I really liked was Forever Young. The formula was smooth and blendable but I was really disappointed in the amount of shimmer in the formula. It didn't look glow-y on me, it looked tacky.
However, this may work wonderfully for a lot of people with darker skin tones and I haven't given up on using some shades occasionally and as shadows.
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KVD Vegan Beauty Tattoo Liner
I used to use this product all the time as I don't go a day without my cat-eye. However, I realized I was buying into the hype. It's not a BAD product, but it just isn't great. I have used drugstore liner that gives me better results. The problem... +
I used to use this product all the time as I don't go a day without my cat-eye. However, I realized I was buying into the hype. It's not a BAD product, but it just isn't great. I have used drugstore liner that gives me better results. The problem with this product is that it dries out very quickly. Your first few applications will be smooth, but then, for me at least, the tip began to dry out which lead to the product balling up when I went over lines, which is less than ideal. After a couple weeks of use, the colour had faded and the tip had to be dampened to get much out of it. I also noticed flaking throughout the day. -
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