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Hello there! Today I have a combined review today thanks to the ChickAdvisor Review Club! I recently got the chance to try out 3 things from the Simple Skincare line: Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturizer, Simple Micellar Cleansing Water, and Simple Micellar Make-Up Remover Wipes.

Before we start, just a bit about the brand in case you’re interested. Simple is a facial skincare brand that started in the UK in 1960. The brand’s main philosophy is to create products without any artificial perfumes or dyes. Their products are also hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic and pH balanced. Due to all of these things, Simple is marketed as a skincare solution for those with sensitive skin.

Just for a frame of reference, I would say I have oily- combination type skin which is actually not too sensitive. I think like most, I’ve had a negative skin reaction here and there, but in general, I can try new products without spot testing. Now on to the reviews!

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One thing that I don’t do much on this blog is talk about hair care. I think one of the reasons why is that my hair is finicky. I’ve come to accept that whatever I use, my hair will be frizzy. Recently I was sent some samples of the new Tresemme Beauty-Full Volume line which is to be used in reverse order: conditioner then shampoo. Skeptical if this line would make a difference, I dove right in. And actually came out of the whole thing with pretty decent results.

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Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. I feel like I either heard a dismayed sigh or an excited squeal. I would say I react with a combination of both. Even when I wasn’t in a relationship, I always enjoyed Valentine’s Day. Everyone seems so happy and caring and there’s chocolates. Tasty, tasty chocolate. How can you fault a holiday that encourages you to eat candy? But then of course there is SO much marketing about love and mushy gushy, which ends up getting a bit much.

This Valentine’s Day, I’m gonna take you through some ways you can take back this holiday and make it about you! You are loved and you are special! This should be a day to celebrate yourself and all your lovelyness! Lets get this show on the road as I take you on a magical journey of treat yo self.

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So let me start by saying that this set is no longer available at Sephora. I’m a kill joy right? But I still wanted to post about this just because it’s my first introduction to Nudestix. I want to assume that the products included in this kit are the same as their regular lip and cheek tints. I’ve been curious about Nudestix for awhile and if you are too, hopefully I can provide some insight.

Hello! Today I’m talking about hair. I usually I don’t do hair posts, and I don’t think I’ve actually ever done one in the past. When Irresistible Me approached me to review their Sapphire 8 in 1 Curler, I couldn’t resist. I usually curl my hair with my straightener and I’ve liked the quick process of it all. I love the idea of curling wands and actually have an old Conair one. I seem to never reach for it just because it’s so limited. It’s one barrel and doesn’t create the best curls.

How does the Sapphire 8 in 1 match up to my current hair curling methods? Lets dive right in.

Overview:

Amazing tool with huge flexibility and great mechanics. The last curling appliance you’ll ever need.

Price:

This was provided to me for review purposes, but you can find it on the Irresistible Me website for $199 USD.

Rating:

9  / 10

Rambling Review

So I love love love this hair curler. It did exactly what I needed and more.

Lets start with packaging. The Sapphire curler comes housed in beautiful faux leather casing which is wonderful for travel as it rolls up into a cylinder. All the barrels are in their own slots with room for the base and a heating glove. This set-up is amazing for travel and I could totally see myself bringing this along with me. The actual packaging is quite nice as well. The fabric case was in a flip top hard glossy cardboard box which is perfect when you’re storing the wand at home. The box is also quite helpful because it lists all the attachments and some of the pros of the Sapphire. 

Now on to the appliance itself. I could tell that they put a lot of thought into the design The 8 different attachments are diverse and easy to interchange. The cord is quite long with a 360 degree swivel. I’ve never used a digital hair appliance before and it was awesome.

When you first plug it in, it lists OFF with a blue blinking back light. I loved this feature because I ALWAYS forget to actually unplug my hair appliances. This is a great reminder to do so. When you hold the power button on the base, it starts to heat up.

You can follow along as the digital display lights up as it’s heating. Once it’s all done heating up, it turns green. All of these heat features are super helpful just because for other hair appliances I’ve used I find myself guessing when it’s hot enough. There’s no guessing with the Sapphire. Another huge plus of this is that it heats up in no time at all. I would say around 30 seconds which is completely unreal!

Now for the actual results. I’m so happy with how the Sapphire works as I find it has an even heat distribution. The following pictures are my Before – During – After shots.

(Thanks to my boyfriend for snapping these for me). I used the 19 mm barrel to get these curls. As you can see from my ‘during’ picture, I made use of the heat glove. I would honestly not use one of these if this was not included. I don’t know how people do it, but I would just end up singeing the tips of my fingers (or worse)!

In my ‘after’ picture, you can see the final curls. The left side I kept them uncombed out just so you could see the full curly action! On the right, I brushed it out a bit so curls would separate and create a wave. So what do you think? I quite enjoy both looks. I haven’t gotten a chance to try out all the barrels, but I look forward to it!

The reason that I couldn’t rate this a 10/10 was just the price. $199 is pretty expensive, but I think worth it. I would honestly pay that just because I don’t think I would need any other curling appliance. 

Anyhoo, hope this review was helpful if you were interested in looking for a new curler! I highly recommend this one!

Thanks so much for reading and hope you have a great day!

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Hello! I was recently sent 3 sheet masks from THEFACESHOP to review. I have very little experience with sheet masks so I was really excited to try these out! I have used Balea mud masks and also a mini sample of Glam Glow, but never a sheet mask. I also do not know much about THEFACESHOP as a brand, so this was another reason why I was excited to try them out!

Just a few thoughts about the brand before getting into the reviews. I started to see THEFACESHOP popping up in malls for awhile now, but I have not really had a chance to explore. I know that they are trying to bring Asian beauty trends to the North American market which is interesting! I never really got on the Asian beauty bandwagon so it’s exciting to see. A work colleague gifted me the CUTEST hand cream from THEFACESHOP which I love. Their face masks I think are what they are really known for though. Without further ado, here are my thoughts on these 3 face masks.

1. Real Nature Mask Mung Bean

Price: $2 CAD

Description on THEFACESHOP website:
The Mungo Bean Real Nature Face Mask leaves skin clear and radiant. In just a couple of minutes, it helps eliminate impurities that clog your pores, to leave your skin dazzling.

The first thing I noticed when applying this mask was the pleasant smell. It was not overwhelming at all, and gave a nice spa-like experience while wearing it. Application was pretty easy, but I was a bit worried because I got some of the serum in my eyes. It mentions on the package to avoid contact with your eyes, but I couldn’t really avoid it. I’m happy to report that I experienced no eye discomfort which was great (but I definitely wouldn’t recommend it!). This mask felt SO amazing on. It was a cooling experience which I loved. After a long 8+ hour day of volunteering, this was exactly what my face needed. One thing I’d like to note though is that after I removed the mask I felt the serum did not completely sink in. I would say if you are using this mask, I would suggest putting it on and removing right before bed so the serum can be used similar to a night cream.

2. Hydro Gel Mask Sheet Vita C

Price: $3 CAD

Description on THEFACESHOP website:
This vitamin C gel mask revives skin’s natural radiance and tonus. Enriched with blood orange extract, it gives you a feeling of freshness and hydration in a couple of minutes.

What I found most interesting about this mask was that it was divided into two sections. The first half was for your nose up and then the second section was for your nose down. I found this made it very easy to apply the face mask as I wasn’t balancing and lining up the entire thing. What I also noticed was that the mask’s 2 portions were protected in another plastic covering. I think this was great because it kept more of the serum in the mask. This mask was a bit different from the other 2 in that it wasn’t a fabric sheet, but had more a plastic feel to it. After removal my skin felt clean, fresh and bright. What I liked about this compared to the Mung Bean one was that the serum soaked up into my skin very quickly!

3. Real Nature Mask Lemon

Price: $2 CAD

Description from THEFACESHOP website:
This mask illuminates your skin and gives you a flawless complexion! Enriched with lemon extract with brightening properties, it will even out your complexion in an instant!

I used this after going for a run for the first time in forever. It’s been pretty hot and humid lately, so I was tired after my run. Using this was very pleasant. This mask was similar to the Mung Bean one other than the scent. It was a fresh lemon scent, but nothing too over bearing. Like the Mung Bean one, I noticed that it left a bit of a residue on my face. So again, I would say it might be best to use this one at night and then wash your face in the morning.

Final Verdict

I would definitely repurchase these sheet masks in the future. I don’t believe you should really go into these thinking that you’ll get long terms skin results. I think these are great for a pick me up or a mini spa night. I feel like mud masks can provide better results, but they can be messy and a bit of a hassle to remove (I always miss one spot when removing and have to re-wash…). When looking up THEFACESHOP’s sheet masks, I saw on instagram that they have animal face printed masks. So you can look like a tiger while wearing your face mask. 😮 Amazing. I hope they have them in Canada because I’m determined to find some!

Thanks for reading, hope you are having a great day!

If you want to read more reviews of THEFACESHOP, check out what the other CBB ladies think!