a year ago
One of my favourite beauty brands - almost everything I've tried from NYX has been long-lasting and great quality. Some of my favorites - their epic ink liner, the recently released lip oils, and their classic butter lipsticks! 10/10 would recommend!
a year ago
I own two pairs of Merrell shoes and they have been the most durable and resilient of my collection! They are reliably comfortable, sturdy, and everyone needs one in their life.
a year ago
Nespresso machines are one of my favorite gifts to give - they're easy on the eyes, easy to use, and reliably consistent in making good coffee. While a Moka pot or Chemex taste better, this is easier to use for most people, and I won't turn down a cup. :)
a year ago
I've tried their lip liners and milky lip glosses - I really liked the look and feel of both! They have a pretty inclusive shade range, which I appreciate.
a year ago
Ever since I stumbled into a skin-care rabbithole in 2020, The Ordinary has been one of my favourite brand discoveries. Their products are high quality ingredients offered at affordable prices - what's not to love? The one thing I would highly recommend new users do is to make sure they check the compatibility of their products from the Ordinary to see how they work together in a routine - you can do this on their website fyi! The reason I say this is because the Ordinary's offerings are often distinct ingredients that the user has to pair and create a routine around, instead of broader formulations like traditional skincare companies create. This puts some extra responsibility on the user - but for these prices and quality, it's well worth it I'd say! My favourite product has been their Alpha Arbutin serum - it helped fade my acne scars over a month.
a year ago
I don't agree with their value proposition of adaptogens claiming to impact mood or mental focus - I've now tried their CBD line multiple times, and felt zero impact on either. I like their branding and packaging, but for me I think of this more as just an aesthetic looking flavored sparkling water brand; and there are cheaper alternatives that I would pick over these to fill that need.
a year ago
The star product of Supergoop for me is their OG invisible formula - as a brown-skinned person, it is a relief to be able to simply use the product as intended as opposed to the average sunscreen which demands I massage my face for two minutes to blend the white cast only to achieve a somewhat ashen complexion. I don't really understand the hype behind their Superglow formula since it makes my combination oily face look a little too greasy for my liking; but to each their own!
a year ago
I've always liked Everlane, but the moment I really fell in love is when I tried on their Utility Barrel Pants. They are quite possibly the most flattering fit I've ever encountered, as a pear-shaped woman - they have a lovely high-waisted cinch, are looser over the thigh area, and then taper into a straight, somewhat wide leg. They are essentially, incredible A-line pants. I bought two when I first tried them on, and a year and a half later, just bought two more in different colors. These are my daily go-tos, and have held up wonderfully - probably because of their thick, high-quality material. It's good stuff. Other products I've tried that I loved: their basic cotton mock-neck muscle tanks, and their Dream Pants, which btw do truly feel like sweatpants while passing off as business formal. 10/10 would recommend!
a year ago
Their 'Throw It Higher' leggings were my constant go-tos for a sleek, tailored look that worked for all scenarios (day and night! casual and formal!) - I wore it constantly for over three years at which point one of the seams started to come apart (albeit in a very well-loved, well-worn way). The material is soft, silky, and super comfortable - 10/10 would recommend.
a year ago
Let me start off by saying that I love the premise of this game - asking deep and personal questions to get to know yourself and your friends better? Amazing! I overall like the broad range of prompts - that said, this game isn't lying about the 'on edge' part; there were quite a few cards that I ended up skipping because they didn't quite work with the groups of people I was with. I also didn't intuitively understand the game mechanics of how to use the 'reverse' cards, so ended up just playing it as I would a different social card game, such as WNRS.