xoliana
Member Since: July 31, 2016Reviews
TRESemmé® Volume Healthy Volume Conditioner
I bought this along with the coordinating shampoo. I have baby-fine hair that's very limp and lifeless, so I thoufht I'd give this a shot. This smells reallt nice, just like the shampoo. However, also like the shampoo, it doesn't give me any... +
I bought this along with the coordinating shampoo. I have baby-fine hair that's very limp and lifeless, so I thoufht I'd give this a shot.
This smells reallt nice, just like the shampoo. However, also like the shampoo, it doesn't give me any volumizing effects whatsoever. The unfortunate thing is I find this to be quite heavy on my hair, and it weighs it down too much. That's the opposite of what I want. This may be because my hair is very short, so this product may be better suited to someone with longer hair.
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TRESemmé® Volume Healthy Volume Shampoo
I'm always on the lookout for new volumizing shampoos. I have baby-fine hair, so if anything has the possibility of giving me some volume, I'll try it! This is a very lovely shampoo, don't get me wrong -- it cleans well, and it smells great... +
I'm always on the lookout for new volumizing shampoos. I have baby-fine hair, so if anything has the possibility of giving me some volume, I'll try it!
This is a very lovely shampoo, don't get me wrong -- it cleans well, and it smells great. However, it's yet another volumizing shampoo that doesn't work. It doesn't give any volume, thickness, lift, what-have-you. My hair stayed exactly the same as always.
I'll keep using it because, hey, it's a big container, and like I said, it cleans well. But it doesn't do what it says it's going to do, and for that reason, I can't recommend it.
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Vidal Sassoon Salonist Hair Color
The first time I tried this hair colour was over a year ago, when I received a coupon for a free Vidal Sassoon hair dye. I have been in love ever since! I wear the shade 5/45 Medium Intense Red. I don't have any grey to cover, I just enjoy being... +
The first time I tried this hair colour was over a year ago, when I received a coupon for a free Vidal Sassoon hair dye. I have been in love ever since!
I wear the shade 5/45 Medium Intense Red. I don't have any grey to cover, I just enjoy being a redhead! I have naturally medium/dark brown hair, and this covers it completely without any bleach. It's a really vibrant and intense red.
The instructions are a bit weird on this one. I don't have long hair by any means -- I actually have very short hair,with an undercut -- so it can be hard to follow the directions, and I always end up with tons of product left over. However, this is the longest lasting hair colour I've ever used, so the weird directions obviously do something to help the longevity! I can literally go for at least three months without colouring, and my hair still looks fantastic.
I find that the smell on this hair colour is also far less pungent than other hair dyes. The smell always really gets to me and makes me cough up a lung, but not so with this one, nor does it make my head itch. I have very fine and delicate hair, but this doesn't seem to damage my hair in any way.
This is on sale frequently, so I don't think I've ever paid full price for it. As someone who has tried a lot of dyes, I can honestly say that this is by far the best.
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Belsoy Vegan Dark Chocolate Pudding
I'm dairy intolerant and have to eat dairy-free. My regular brand of dairy-free pudding went on indefinite back order, so I thought I would try this brand instead. The flavour on this is very good. I'm not always a huge fan of soy products, but... +
I'm dairy intolerant and have to eat dairy-free. My regular brand of dairy-free pudding went on indefinite back order, so I thought I would try this brand instead.
The flavour on this is very good. I'm not always a huge fan of soy products, but this doesn't have a different yasye. It's very chocolatey, which is what I like, having been a chocoholic for my entire life! ;)
The one thing I really don't like is the consistency. It's really, really liquidy. Sometimes when I open the lid on a package, flecks of chocolate burst forth and propel themselves onto my clothing. If it weren't so runny, this wouldn't keep happening. I even try keeping it in the fridge to see if that will help, but it doesn't.
These are quite high in sugar, so they're best kept as a treat for once in awhile only. The expiration dates are quite far into the future, so they keep for a long time.
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St. Ives® Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub
This is one of only two facial exfoliators I use, the other being from Simple. I have very sensitive skin, and this is a very gentle scrub that I feel comfortable using. It's not at all harsh or irritating, but it still feels like it's effectively... +
This is one of only two facial exfoliators I use, the other being from Simple.
I have very sensitive skin, and this is a very gentle scrub that I feel comfortable using. It's not at all harsh or irritating, but it still feels like it's effectively cleaning and exfoliating my skin. The scent is very mild, which is important to me as many fragrances bother me.
You get a lot of product in one tube. If you're like me and only exfoliate twice a week, this will probably last you a long time. I've even kept one of these past the expiration date before, and it didn't dry out or smell funny.
The microbeads are not plastic, so you don't have to worry about what's going down the drain. I definitely recommend this for all skin types who want a gentle scrub.
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Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm with Vitamin-E & Peppermint
This stuff is just okay, in my opinion. I wouldn't go out of my way to buy it or recommend it to others. I've tried a few different varieties of this lip balm and find that they're quite stiff to apply. They really drag on the lips, they're not... +
This stuff is just okay, in my opinion. I wouldn't go out of my way to buy it or recommend it to others.
I've tried a few different varieties of this lip balm and find that they're quite stiff to apply. They really drag on the lips, they're not smooth and buttery like a lip balm should be. Once I've finally gotten enough product onto my lips, I don't feel like it's doing a good enough job to hydrate them. It's not drying, and I do think it's better than nothing, but it's just average.
I feel like you could get a much nicer lip balm for a similar price, one that's not quite as hard and waxy.
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Benefit Cosmetics Watts Up Highlighter
I got a sample size of this in a Sephora birthday gift a couple of years ago. I'm not really into the whole contouring/highlighting thing when it comes to my makeup routine, but this is still a really pretty product. I have very fair skin, but... +
I got a sample size of this in a Sephora birthday gift a couple of years ago.
I'm not really into the whole contouring/highlighting thing when it comes to my makeup routine, but this is still a really pretty product. I have very fair skin, but this shade still works well for me. I can use it under my brow bone, in the inner corner, or even on the eyelid. If I do decide I want to add some highlight to my cheekbones, I can dab a bit of this to where the light hits and blend it out for a very natural look, and it doesn't appear too dark on me.
I can't believe the tiny little stick I got is still with me a few summers later, but I've literally barely made a dent in it! And it hasn't dried out in the slightest. It's still really creamy and smooth. If I ever run out, I'd get a full size.
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Benefit Cosmetics Stay Don't Stray Makeup Primer
I got a sample size of this in a Benefit makeup kit I received as a birthday gift. Because I didn't get to choose my shade, it came in light/medium and it's definitely too dark. However, as long as I don't use it as an undereye primer and just use... +
I got a sample size of this in a Benefit makeup kit I received as a birthday gift.
Because I didn't get to choose my shade, it came in light/medium and it's definitely too dark. However, as long as I don't use it as an undereye primer and just use it on my eyelids, it's not too bad. I just blend it in and set it, and the eyeshadow covers it anyway.
Though this works well as an eyeshadow primer and definitely makes my eyeshadows last, I find that this is a bit drying on my eyelids. It's not terrible, but I've used other eye primers and they don't have that effect. I'd rather go with a product that doesn't cause any flaking at all, especially because this one is more expensive.
This is a great primer in terms of lasting ability, but if you have dry skin around your eyes, it's not the one I'd recommend.
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Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional
I got a sample size of this in a Benefit makeup kit I received as a birthday gift. This is supposed to minimize the appearance of pores so makeup applies more smoothly. I don't wear liquid foundation, but I do wear concealer and powder foundation... +
I got a sample size of this in a Benefit makeup kit I received as a birthday gift.
This is supposed to minimize the appearance of pores so makeup applies more smoothly. I don't wear liquid foundation, but I do wear concealer and powder foundation. I have very large pores on my nose and cheeks with sebaceous skin filaments. I found that this product made my face makeup look nicer in my problem areas.
This applies so smoothly to the skin. It feels so nice to the touch. It has a light scent, maybe a tad floral, but not overpowering, and it disappears after it's on your skin. As a scent sensitive person, this didn't bother me.
A small tube has lasted me many uses so far! A little bit goes a long way.
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Benefit Cosmetics Girl Meets Pearl
I got a sample size of this as part of a Benefit makeup kit I received for a birthday gift. This product is really puzzling to me. Is it supposed to be some sort of liquid highlight or illuminator? It's far too pink and glittery to work on any... +
I got a sample size of this as part of a Benefit makeup kit I received for a birthday gift.
This product is really puzzling to me. Is it supposed to be some sort of liquid highlight or illuminator? It's far too pink and glittery to work on any skintone. Do you put it over blush to give it some shimmer? The formula is too greasy, and you'd never see the blush underneath. As an eyeshadow? It creases.
I'm not sure how one would use this in a flattering way. It's just bizarre.
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