yogabug
Member Since: September 18, 2018Reviews
Nature Valley Cocoa Almond Butter Biscuit Sandwich
This is a new product from Nature Valley. I stumbled upon it at my local supermarket when I was in the aisle searching for granola bars for a snack for work. When I first bit into it, I was suprised that the biscuit a somewhat hard texture. I was... +
This is a new product from Nature Valley. I stumbled upon it at my local supermarket when I was in the aisle searching for granola bars for a snack for work. When I first bit into it, I was suprised that the biscuit a somewhat hard texture. I was hoping for a softer texture but this is fine. It is salty in taste. The chocolatey almond butter center almost resembles the taste of Nutella. I think it's pretty good overall. I like that the first ingredient in the list of ingredients is "whole grain oats". It packs a punch with 14g of fibre per serving. Fibre is important to a healthy diet to keep us all regular and very essential in keeping blood pressure normal and keeping the cholesterol at bay.
I think I would buy this bar/biscuit again. It definitely would be a good alternative snack to say a chocolate bar which is loaded with horrible ingredients compared this this Nature Valley bar!!!
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Higgins & Burke Naturals Earl Grey Grove
When I first tried this tea, it was at McDonalds about a year ago and I absolutely fell head over heels for it. I went on a search to find this tea and it was readily available at Metro Supermarket. I've always been a fan of Earl Grey but the... +
When I first tried this tea, it was at McDonalds about a year ago and I absolutely fell head over heels for it. I went on a search to find this tea and it was readily available at Metro Supermarket. I've always been a fan of Earl Grey but the flavour of this one is so bold and fragrant. It tastes so good with a bit of sugar and milk(but I usually put something heavier like cream in my tea). Perfect blend to help relax you when you are having a stressful or busy day. Love this tea so much! -
L'Oreal Revitalift Cicacream
This Revitalift Cicicream by L’Oréal is very lightweight but moisturizing. It looks thick when you squeeze it out of the packaging. When applied, it feels like it stays put and almost a matte-like texture. Absorbs into skin quite... +
This Revitalift Cicicream by L’Oréal is very lightweight but moisturizing. It looks thick when you squeeze it out of the packaging. When applied, it feels like it stays put and almost a matte-like texture. Absorbs into skin quite nicely.
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Although its claims are fragrance-free, there is a very light fresh scent when you smooth the cream onto your skin. I hardly even notice it once applied. I use this cream at night because any application of creams and lotions before sleep help to create softer, more hydrated skin the next day.
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e.l.f. Aqua Beauty Molten Liquid Eyeshadow
This liquid eye shadow is in a plastic tube with a dofer applicator. The colour glides on well with applicator. It applies quite easily but also dries quickly so you have to work fast. This rose gold colour is subtle but buildable. Once applied, the... +
This liquid eye shadow is in a plastic tube with a dofer applicator. The colour glides on well with applicator. It applies quite easily but also dries quickly so you have to work fast. This rose gold colour is subtle but buildable. Once applied, the colour is quite pigmented-looking, a very pretty metallic rose colour.
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This colour is better applied with the applicator and then using your finger tips to blend in their colour than using a brush. You can use a brush to blend it out so there are no harsh lines around the crease. This formula is quite subtle when applied on its own and fades more throughout the day. I'm not sure if it's because my eyelids tend to get oily throughout the day as I have combination skin. I did use an eye shadow primer and dust with translucent powder before hand. However, this liquid shadow tends to hold up better if applied over powdered eye shadow. I applied three layers of liquid shadow along the eyelids to bring the look altogether followed by a dusting of translucent powder and setting spray at the end.
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The liquid shadow didn't crease on me though but the colour did fade throughout the course of the day when using alone without other eye shadows underneath which would be ok as an every day wear shadow but not great for a glamorous night out.
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Almay Clear Complexion™ Make Myself Clear Foundation
This product is nestled nicely in a slender glass bottle with a pump. I chose the shade, “Buff” (the 3rd shade in 14 shades series) because it has a bit of a yellow undertone to it. It went on a bit light but it actually blended nicely into my... +
This product is nestled nicely in a slender glass bottle with a pump. I chose the shade, “Buff” (the 3rd shade in 14 shades series) because it has a bit of a yellow undertone to it. It went on a bit light but it actually blended nicely into my skin and matched my skin tone really well. This foundation contains salicylic acid to help those with acne prone skin and for those who have oily, combination skin like myself. I do breakout from time to time and currently have a couple of small breakouts at the moment. This foundation covered them up nicely without looking too heavy or cakey in appearance.
The pump dispenses the right amount of product for your first layer. I liked applying this foundation with a stippling brush and then taking out the excess with a damp beauty blender. It dries down fairly quickly and I felt like I didn't really need to powder too much. It has a lighter coverage. It's perfect for an everyday foundation. It's certainly buildable but I would say it would only build up to a medium coverage. This oil-free formula is perfect for my combination, sensitive skin type where I’m quite oily around my T-zone and where I had some redness in my face, it covered it nicely. It doesn't carry much of a scent so that’s a plus.
I tested this foundation on several occasions and had worn on each occasion for about 8-10 hours to work. To me it had a soft matte finish at first but as the day progressed it turned into a more satiny finish (some dewiness to it). Definitely felt nice and comfortable to wear throughout the day. It felt like my makeup stayed put. I did get oily and shiny around the nose area. I didn't apply too much setting powder (translucent powder) because on a day that I did, the powder started to crease around my eye area and made me look cakey. I would just do a light dusting around the T-zone only. It wore really well after an hour at the gym. It didn't really budge much at all and I worked up quite a sweat doing cardio and strength training.
All and all I love this foundation and out of all the foundations I have ever tried in my life, this one is at the top of my list. I absolutely love it so much!!! It's very light weight like I don't feel like I'm wearing anything too heavy. It's breathable and comfortable. It doesn't feel tight for being an oil-free formula. Overall perfect everyday foundation and especially in summer heat and humidity.
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L'Oreal Paris Pure-Clay Purifying and Mattifying Mask
This product definitely helped mattify and purify my skin. I have combination skin and am quite oily throughout the T-zone area and that is where I put this mask on. I didn't like the fact that it felt quite tight on my skin and felt quite... +
This product definitely helped mattify and purify my skin. I have combination skin and am quite oily throughout the T-zone area and that is where I put this mask on. I didn't like the fact that it felt quite tight on my skin and felt quite drying...hence it was doing its job of course. It has a light minty scent and the texture is very similar to the charcoal one where it was thick with a slight thin consistency. Washed off well with water and didn't feel dry anymore. My skin felt soft. It did however control the redness that I had on my forehead and nose though. Definitely a plus for that effect. -
Garnier Ombrelle Kids Sun Protection Lotion SPF 50+
The lotion itself was in an upright tube-like container. Great for travel-size with a sturdy snap on cap. It's a white, watery cream, when applied goes on light and definitely a non-greasy formula. It's easily absorbed if you lightly dab it onto... +
The lotion itself was in an upright tube-like container. Great for travel-size with a sturdy snap on cap. It's a white, watery cream, when applied goes on light and definitely a non-greasy formula. It's easily absorbed if you lightly dab it onto your skin but if you accidentally squirt out too much and apply it, it doesn't lather well and takes a while to be absorbed. It feels like there is something left on the skin. I wouldn't recommend this lotion for the face as it leaves a slight white cast behind and feels quite heavy for a lotion to be used during hot and humid weather. It doesn't sting the eyes which is a bonus. I think it's definitely ideal for the body. It doesn't wash off easily if you are washing your hands.
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Overall I think this sunscreen protected my family with no complaints and would definitely recommend it if you have little ones being that it's tear-free. We didn't have any redness or sunburns to speak of but I think you have to be diligent at reapplying every 2 hours. Being sun safe while being outdoors for a great length of time. Don't rely on sunscreen alone to protect you. Try to keep in the shade as much as possible, wear a hat, sunglasses, and stay well hydrated to fully be protected from the sun's harmful UVA/UB rays and from heat stroke.
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