Review: DHC Mild Lotion (Natural)

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I was and still am amazed by how WONDERFUL this toner is. This is by far, the BEST toner I’ve ever used to date. Prior to using this, I was told that this toner is VERY good for moisturising.  In addition, I won’t have to apply a moisturiser after during the summertime. After completing the entire bottle, I can confirm that it is indeed true. There is nothing about the product itself that annoys me at all. Even the packaging is beautiful!

Fragrance: Little to none.
Ease of application: Applied using cotton pad.
Target: Moisturising.
Key Ingredients: N/A
Packaging: Beautiful frosted glass. A little heavy.
Price paid: N/A.

PROS
J Moisturising
J Barely any fragrance
J Gentle on skin
J Beautiful packaging
J Can be used a long on a hot summer day

CONS

L Difficult to find
L Can be pricey

OVERALL

 I give this a 4.5/5.

WOULD I REPURCHASE/PURCHASE FULL SIZE/PURCHASE MORE?
I will definitely repurchase. 

Review: DHC Deep Cleansing Oil

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I’ve always thought cleansing one’s face with oil was DISGUSTING. It seemed like a recipe for BREAKOUTS. On top of that, when my mother got this for me, I was horrified as to how close the resemblance was to the extra virgin olive oil I used to cook my food! I was very hesitant on using this until I started researching the benefits of cleansing oils. Apparently, they are one of the BEST DEEP CLEANERS. They are thin enough to reach down to the pores, but rich enough to leave the skin MOIST. I honestly feel like a baby after using this every time. In addition, I now think it is NECESSARY for me to use a cleansing oil every time I remove makeup because, for someone who wears makeup daily, I can’t afford to leave any of it behind.

Fragrance: None.
Ease of application: Easy to use, just simply wet it a bit with water and massage on to face.
Target: Deep cleaning.
Key Ingredients: Extra virgin olive oil?
Packaging: Not fancy, but practical. Has a pump for easy dispensing.
Price paid: N/A

PROS
J Does not break me out
J Very gentle
J Deep cleans

CONS

L None

OVERALL

 I give this a 4.5/5 J.

WOULD I REPURCHASE/PURCHASE FULL SIZE/PURCHASE MORE?
I would definitely repurchase. 

Review: Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips in 480 I Love Lacey

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I’ve never actually thought about trying these strips because I thought they were not very economical. They are a single use product with a price equivalent to a bottle of nail polish. In addition, the nail polish strips don’t always match the same size of your nails and can be a pain in the butt! The reason why I made the purchase was mainly because it was on sale AND I was with someone who bought them as well (very reasonable, I know :P).

This product came with 2 packs of nail strips (one for each hand), a double ended nail filer and a wooden stick with a flattened end to help during the process.

Color: Very unique lace effect using a black and red shade.
Quality: Very good quality in comparison to traditional nail polish.
Durability/longevity: Lasts approximately a week and a half, which is not bad.
Packaging: Very inexpensive, low quality
Price paid: ~$7.99 CAD (+ 13% HST)

PROS
J Does not require waiting time to dry
J Pretty effects

CONS

L One time use
L Not economical

OVERALL

 I give this a 4/5.

WOULD I REPURCHASE/PURCHASE FULL SIZE/PURCHASE MORE?

I would not repurchase this item. Not practical. 

Review: Laura Mercier Full Blown Volume Mascara in Black

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This is one of my favourite mascaras for my upper lashes. It is able to hold up my lashes without drooping down by midday. The reason why I only use this on my upper lashes is because this is NOT a waterproof formula. For a non-waterproof formula, it is quite strong and impressive. The only bad experience was when it rained.

Quality: Moderate-high
Durability/longevity: Long lasting (without humid/rain)
Ease of Application: Easy to apply
Brush: Great size
Waterproof: No
Packaging: Decent
Price paid: N/A (sample)

PROS
J Long lasting
J Easy to apply
J Holds curl
J Great brush

CONS

L Not waterproof

OVERALL

Like! I give this a 4/5.

WOULD I REPURCHASE/PURCHASE FULL SIZE/PURCHASE MORE?

I would definitely purchase the full size in a waterproof formula (if it exists). 

Review: Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil in 0L, 7L and 14L

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These are my favourite pencil liners! I usually prefer liquid liners and do not line my lower or upper waterline. However, if I had to choose a pencil liner, it would be these. They are long lasting, waterproof and are not difficult to sharpen.

Color: The black and white are generic for everyday use. The turquoise is perfect for the summer!
Quality: Very pigmented and bold!
Durability/longevity: Lasts for the majority of the day
Ease of Application: A little difficult to apply on my upper lids, but easy to apply on waterline.
Packaging: Decent
Price paid: N/A

PROS
J Waterproof (I even tested it out in the shower LOL)
J Great quality
J Does not break when sharpening
J Great colors
J Long lasting

CONS

L A little difficult to remove due to the intense waterproof ability
L Pricey
L Difficult to apply on upper lids

OVERALL

 Great liners! I give this a 4/5.

WOULD I REPURCHASE/PURCHASE FULL SIZE/PURCHASE MORE?

I would definitely purchase more colors if they release more bright and bold ones. 

Review: B. Kamins laboratories Acne Wash

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As I have mentioned in prior posts, I have very acne prone skin. I try my best to use cleansers that have some sort of acne fighting ingredient. As I was at Sephora, I noticed this product when I was lining up for the cashiers and I decided to try it out because this company is quite well-known for acne products.

Fragrance: Smells awful..kinda like feet L
Ease of application: Very thin texture
Target: Acne
Key Ingredients: Salicylic acid
Packaging: Easy to use pump
Price paid: $10.00 CAD (+13% HST)

PROS
J Cleans skin very well
J Great for those with acne

CONS

L Smells bad...
L A little difficult to apply due to the thin formula

OVERALL

 I give this a 3.75/5.

WOULD I REPURCHASE/PURCHASE FULL SIZE/PURCHASE MORE?

I would repurchase this in the future.

Re: Review: Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

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This is going to be a brief review post simply because I have reviewed this product before. However, I would like to share my opinion on the change in terms of packaging. There are several PROS and CONS to the change, but to make this post brief, they will be summarized below.

PROS
J More product is given
J Decrease in the chance of wasting product at the bottom

CONS

L Packaging is less unique
L Application is a little more difficult without the “wand” as I used to depend on it to determine the amount of product to use

If you would like more info on the product or to see the comparison of the original packaging, please go to http://vvnprincess.blogspot.ca/2011/06/review-urban-decay-eyeshadow-primer.html