Just a Tip!

Product: Curel Advanced Ceramide Therapy
Price: $10.99
It's claim: To nourish and protect the skin, while reliving dry, itchy, irritated skin. 

Treats dry itchy, irritated skin.

With so many creams and lotions on the market, how do we know which one is best suited to our needs? In August 2010, Curel relaunched its entire collection with an advanced ceramide formula that replenishes skin and provides a barrier against irritants.

What are cermides? As a part of skin structure, these natural lipids strengthen skin, keep irritants out and lock in moisture. When our skin lacks ceramides, it becomes dry, sensitive and more susceptible to environmental irritants.

We had members of our Review It! panel test it out! 

Click here to read the Curel Advanced Ceramide Therapy reviews and to see what our product testers thought!

Curel products can be found at grocery, pharmacy and mass market retailers across Canada.

Le Papillon has been a favourite go to for over 10 years. My first visit was when my husband had a conference at the King Edward hotel. We both decided to get a quick bite so we sneaked out from the "Suits" and found Le Papillon. With high ceilings and exposed brick, this restaurant is the epitome of warm and inviting.

Le Papillion offers French and Quebecois food with two locations in Toronto; La Papillion Restaurant at 69 Front Street East and Le Papillion on the Park at 1001 Eastern Avenue. Their traditional French fare such as French Onion Soup and many variety of crepes are ever savoury. They also have an amazing poutine, a classic Quebecois favourite, and a delectable Reuben sandwich, hand-carved montreal smoked meat complete with gruyere. Food and service is always great, so we are back time and time again.

Would I return? Of course! I have been taking my friends and family here for the past 10 years and continue to recommend it. There's a reason it has been voted one of the best French restaurants in Toronto, because in my mind, it is.

Price: $70 for two people, including tax and tip.

(Pate de foie de poulet $7.50, Escargots de Bourgogne $8.50, Grande soupe a l'oignon gratinee(French Onion soup with a side salad) $15, Surlonge d'agneau(Grilled lamb sirloin) $25, plus drinks)


http://www.lepapillon.ca

Product: Joico K-PAK Color Therapy Restorative Styling Oil  
Price: $21.50 for 100ml
It's claim: Reconstructs as it protects to strengthen strands and double the life of colour's vibrancy.

Let's work double time by not only protecting your hair, but also protecting your hair colour. With a QuadraBond Peptide Complex, Joico's K-Pak Colour Therapy line defends against damage, strengthens the hair's surface to repel water and minimize colour loss and fading, locks in colour molecules, and moisturizes and replenishes hair.

This restorative styling oil can be used as a treatment or styling product. A blend of Manketti, Argan and Evening Primrose Oils seals and nourishes the hair cuticle with a weightless feel. Weak and fragile hair can be strengthened and repaired effortlessly.

We had members of our Review It! panel test it out!

Click here to read the Joico K-PAK Color Therapy Restorative Styling Oil reviews and to see what our product testers thought!

K-PAK Color Therapy is suitable for all hair types and is available at professional salons.

For more information please call 1-800-80-JOICO or visit www.joico.com

Product:  NeoStrata Oil Free Matifying Fluid
Price: $30.75 for 50ml
It's claim: The only product on the market clinically proven to control the appearance of sebum and shine for more than 6 hours.

For those of us with oily skin, we know how much of a hassle it can be. Constantly blotting, wiping and powdering to prevent the look of unwanted shine. NeoStrata has launched a new product that uses Microsponge spheres to absorb excess sebum to create a matte finish. This can be used regularly as a moisturizer or as a base for make up. Will this product hold up to it's claim and keep our faces fresh and oil-free?

The view was spectacular, watching Manchester United vs. Celtic FC. We sat back and enjoyed the game, not to mention, the added bonus of having food brought right to you.

We went during Summerlicious and ordered a $45 prix fix menu(3 courses for $45). There were five of us in the group and we started off with: Spanish Meatballs, Fried Calamari, Grilled Shrimp, Arriba Nachos and Pulled Pork Poutine.

The portions were huge and more dinner size than appetizer. I know we wanted to get our money's worth, but if we finished the appetizers, there wouldn't be room for anything else. They were delicious, but it would have been great if they scaled down the size.

For dinner, we had:
Herb Crusted Halibut(two people ordered this), Black Tiger Shrimp Linguini, Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon and lastly a Pan Seared Lamb Sirloin.

Again, the portions were gigantic, or were we just small eaters? The seafood was cooked to perfection. The Lamb Sirloin was cooked just right and medium rare just the way I like it and melted in my mouth like butter.

We don't drink, so we didn't order alcohol, but ordered soft drinks, tea etc. Considering that we watched a professional soccer game while eating dinner, the bill was quite reasonable.

All in all, it was an enjoyable fun night especially for those who adored Soccer.

Would I return?  Sure we would, but note to self: order less food.

Price: For a 3 course meal including tax, tip and drinks, the total came to just under $300 for five people.

Product: Sof Sole Airr Insole for men and women
Price: $29.99
It's claim: Technical features of this insole, maximize comfort while reducing fatigue and foot pain.

Comfortable shoes are hard to come by, a fitting pair of insoles is even harder. Sof Sole's Airr insole (that's right, two R's, it isn't a typo) is a lightweight insole for sport and athletic shoes. Encapsulated air chambers provide cushioning in the heel and arch to maximize shock absorption, while minimizing direct impact. A Coolmax fabric cover absorbs moisture and provides breatheability to keep feet dry.

We had ten members of our Review It! panel test it out!

Click here to read all of the Sof Sole Airr Insole reviews and to see what our product testers thought!

For more information go to their website www.sofsole.com or call 1-800-446-7587

The Sof Sole Airr® insole for men and women is available at select Sport Chek, Mark’s Work Wearhouse and Tootsie's Shoe Market.

With all of the blow drying, straight ironing, heat and humidity, our hair tends to get brittle, weak and damaged. Then we came across Orofluido, a hair elixir that features a blend of three essential oils to protect hair while controlling frizz and maximizing shine.

Everyone has heard of Argan oil by now. It comes from nuts from the Argan tree and is native to Morocco. Argan oil is rich in Vitamin E and essential fatty acids. This is great for strengthening hair while also making it very silky. Linseed oil is from the Mediterranean. It seals and smooths the hair cuticle. Finally, the Cyperus Oil from Egypt, provides strong protection against free radicals, leaves hair smooth, manageable and flexible.

We had ten members of our Review It! panel test it out!

Click here to read all of the Orofluido reviews and to see what our product testers thought!

For more information go to their website at: www.orofluido.com

To find out where you can buy Orofluido call 1-800-387-7980