Styling Products -TRESemme - Instant Heat Tamer Spray
mellynnmac 5/2/2011 8:54:00 PM
Not bad for a thermal spray. Although there are certainly ones that are better (and more expensive) on the market, it is certainly worth the 4-7 dollar price tag in Canada. It doesn't weigh down the hair, has an nice scent and doesn't leave residue yet keeps hair in peak condition
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Treatments -Neostrata - Skin Renewal Peel Solution
mellynnmac 4/6/2011 6:35:00 PM
This is a truly amazing treatment product. Professional results without the price! I do agree that if you have acne prone skin, you may see some tiny whiteheads develop. This is your skin purging impurities and bacteria from your skin, but after approximately 2 weeks of use this will cease to happen. I absolutely adore the product and recommend it to all my girlfriends for glowing, smooth skin
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Powder -Pur Minerals - Pressed Powder Foundation
mellynnmac 4/6/2011 6:32:00 PM
Love this product. I was a diehard mac girl for many years and I have skin very prone to breakouts so I am always very careful with foundations. I work at a national drugstore in Canada and we got this into the store and I was kind of skeptical, but my customers kept telling me it was good so I tried it out. I LOVE this! My skin has improved from not wearing heavy makeup containing talc. I got my 48 year old mother into the line as well and she keeps receiving compliments from her students and coworkers as to how great her skin looks. It really works for everyone, but I highly recommend using a good moisturizer or primer to prep the skin for that truly flawless, professional look. Also, the chisel brush in the line is a MUST for application
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Skincare - Body -Bio Oil - All Products
mellynnmac 4/22/2010 11:51:00 PM
I can't even begin to say how amazing this product is After an accident that left the skin on my face scraped off from my chin to my left ear, I was in a panic to find something that would prevent scarring. Remembering hearing about how awesome Bio-Oil was from a customer at work, I decided to give it a shot. I applied the Bio-Oil several times a day for probably 2 weeks and I was left with no scars. It did cause a bit of itchiness, but that more than likely could be attributed to the scabs I had. I am not so sure how effective this product is on getting rid of existing scars, but in terms of scar prevention it is the best!
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Lotions/ Creams -Bath and Body Works - Anti-Bacterial Moisturizing Hand Lotion in Nectarine Mint
mellynnmac 4/22/2010 11:33:00 PM
LOVE THIS First of all, the smell is AMAZING The lotion absorbs quickly and leaves my hands feeling great I use this after the foaming soap in the same scent Definitely recommend it
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Cleansers -L'Oreal - Go 360 Clean Deep Facial Cleanser
mellynnmac 3/16/2010 1:24:00 PM
Love it I had been having problems with breakouts and oil on my skin and I decided to give this a try and I love it. Yes, its a little drying, but combined with a good moisturizer, I have been able to balance my skin. I use this twice a day, to remove any product residue left over from my overnight skin treatments and at the end of the day to remove makeup, and I haven't found that using it twice a day is over drying. Also, it smells quite nice and makes your skin feel tingly clean. I definitely recommend
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Hair Color -L'Oreal - Healthy Look Creme Gloss Color
mellynnmac 1/25/2010 7:18:00 PM
I was excited to see a new semi-permanent hair colour on the market, especially one from L'Oreal. I purchased the black, and let me tell you is it ever BLACK. I was interested in the product after reading the promises on the box of a pleasant refreshing scent. Well, thats a bit of an exaggeration, but it smells far more pleasant than a permanent dye for sure. The application was quick and not at all messy, and the processing time is a short 10 minutes, good for doing your hair on the run. As this is a new product, there have been coupon and sale promotions, so now is a good time to try it. For users of Natural Instincts, this is a great alternative, but I still slightly prefer the scent of Natural Instincts. I purchased this for 7.99 at shoppers drug mart with a coupon and feel like I definitely got my money's worth
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Lip Gloss -MAC - Viva Glam V Lipglass
mellynnmac 1/16/2010 7:20:00 PM
Love it! I like to wear it to add a little pizzaz to my vivaglam lipstick or on its own for a more natural look. Great classy colour that adds a little glamour to pale complexions like mine
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Mascara -Cover Girl - Lash Blast
mellynnmac 1/16/2010 7:17:00 PM
I use the waterproof version usually and let me tell you, it doesnt go anywhere! That being said, if you have a blunder with the abnormally large wand, you will suffer through its infallible formula all day long, unless you have some heavy duty makeup remover nearby, The brush allows for awesome volume, but lashes clump easily and are hard to separate with the short bristles of the brush, I always use a lash comb when I use this formula just to clean things up a bit
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Mascara -BeneFit Cosmetics - BADgal Lash
mellynnmac 1/16/2010 7:13:00 PM
Although this mascara is pretty decent for length, it severely underperforms. It dries out almost instantaneously and at the price you pay for a prestige product like Benefit, you would be better off buying comparably priced Lancome mascaras that last FOREVER and give you the same great length
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Concealers -Almay - Clear Complexion Blemish Healing Spot Concealer
mellynnmac 1/13/2010 7:13:00 PM
Although this was my go-to concealer for years, I realize now that it helped to perpetuate my acne problem. The concealer provides nice buildable coverage but allows for acne bacteria to spread with the sponge tip applicator. If you are going to use this, use the applicator to get the product out of a tube, but use a concealer brush to actually apply the product to your face, and wash your brushes regularly to avoid spreading the bacteria
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Bronzers -Marcelle - Marcelle Bronzing Powder in Bronzee
mellynnmac 1/13/2010 7:09:00 PM
This is a good quality, hypoallergenic bronzer for those with sensitive or problem skin. Nice colour and texture. Definitely one of the better bronzers available at drugstores. Marcelle is a great brand for those who want affordable cosmetics without sacrificing quality
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Eye Shadow -GOSH - Wtareproof e/s stick in Love that Champagne!
mellynnmac 1/13/2010 7:06:00 PM
Great as a base for eyeshadow or a brow highlighter ( what I use it for ) The twist format makes it really easy to apply, especially as a highlighter and it holds on all day!
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Eye Shadow -GOSH - Effect Powder in Meringue
mellynnmac 1/13/2010 7:04:00 PM
Beautiful colour and strongly pigmented, It seems like a fairly steep price for such a tiny container but a tiny container lasts forever! My only beef with this is that the sifter on the container does and WILL break making it a pain to get out the powder, or get out the amount you want without being wasteful
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Eye Shadow -GOSH - Eye Shadow
mellynnmac 1/13/2010 6:58:00 PM
Great pigmentation and at a slightly lesser price than MAC products. However, the feeling of the powder on your lid and the staying powder is less than MACs. I did quite like the boldness of the colours and have the three hued pallate of grey, white and pink,
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