So as often as I work out, I have never had a protein shake.  I’ll drink a Special K Morning Shake for breakfast, which contains 10 grams of protein, but buying protein powder and then drinking it after a workout is something I’ve never done before.

Being on a Tone It Up! kick, I thought I would give their Perfect Fit Protein a try.  Perfect Fit, is a raw, organic brown rice protein that is gluten-free, raw, vegan, non-GMO, Kosher, non-fat, low in sodium, and free of sugar, dairy, lactose, cholesterol, soy, corn, wheat, and allergens. Each serving contains 15 grams of protein and is 70 calories.  It comes in either individually sized packs or you can buy a 50g serving bag.  Unfortunately, the product is only available online at the moment, so if you live in Canada and want to try it, expect really expensive shipping fees.

Perfect Fit actually has a promotion going on where you can try three packs of the protein for $10 plus free shipping. I was gonna order the 20-pack but I thought I would try this out since whatever, it’s $10, plus I wouldn’t have to pay the crazy shipping for it.

Alright, so I just want to repeat that I have never had a protein shake in my life, so I didn’t know what to expect.  I threw a pack into the Vitamix, along with non-sweetened vanilla almond milk, kale, frozen strawberries, frozen blueberries, and ice for a post-workout recovery smoothie.  Once the product was fully blended, I poured it into a glass, took a sip… and hated it.  Maybe it’s because I didn’t know what to expect, or the fact that the product does not taste anything remotely close to vanilla, but it has a really weird taste to it.  I have that smoothie all the time without the protein powder so I know what it tastes like.  When I threw the protein in, it had such a funky taste to it that I had to force myself to drink all of it.  There was also the fact that it was really powdery tasting.  I’m not sure if that’s normal or not, but let’s just say, I’m glad I only got the three and not the 20 that I was originally planning on purchasing.

I have one pack left which I want to use to make their famous protein pancake with (or waffle), so maybe I’ll enjoy it a little better when it’s actually baked into something edible. I’m not sure if it’s like a organic brown rice protein thing or what, but I really did not enjoy the taste.

As for positives about the product, I loved how they threw in a Tone It Up! lip balm, which I have been constantly using, and they also threw in a card with some recipes that you can use the protein in.

Although this is a negative review of the product, keep in mind that I am a total protein nube and honestly, I just heard good things about it, so I’m surprised I didn’t like it.  I have never had whey protein so I couldn’t tell you if they are similar, but if you are unsure about this product I highly recommend trying the three pack out in case you don’t like it (as in my case).

Have you tried Perfect Fit Protein?  What were your thoughts?

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After falling in love with Sally Hansen’s Shell We Dance, I thought I would try another colour from their Complete Salon Manicure line. I’ve been on a huge blue kick recently so I gravitated towards Barracuda, a pale blue perfect for spring.

The colour is a gorgeous Easter blue shade that just pops on my nails.  It’s a bit more flatter in colour than Shell We Dance, as in it doesn’t give you that gel-like finish that had me obsessed with the polish to begin with.  I used three coats to get this colour opaque.

As for all my manis, I use OPI Nail Envy as a base and then Poshe Top Coat on top.  The colour does last quite a while as I’m already on my fifth day wearing it will virtually no knicks.

The colour is gorgeous, but I feel like it’s not a unique shade. I can’t think of any dupes off the top of my head but I have a few shades from other brands that are similar. Lastly, I also wish it gave the same gel finish that I was obsessing over with Shell We Dance.

Have you tried Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Barracuda?

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Ever since I learned about the magic of a good eyeshadow primer, setting a base underneath my shadow has become part of my daily routine.

I recently got to try Rimmel London’s new ScandalEyes Eyeshadow Sticks, which are available at the drugstore.  I have seen these in stores but have been more fascinated with the new ScandalEyes eyeliners more so than these.  Maybe because these are in stick form rather than potted, but they never really stood out to me.

The concept is similar to NYX’s Jumbo Eye Pencils in that they are creamy colour that you paint on.  The Rimmel version is waterproof and has 24-hour staying power, so these pack a lot of punch.

Alright, so just because it’s marketed as being 24 hours doesn’t mean that it necessarily will last for that long.  I have tried three colours from the line, 005 Tempting Turquiose, 004 Guilty Grey, and 001 Witness White, and have been super impressed with all three.  The colours are so pigmented and just glide on your lids.  They are also smudgable and blendable; however, you have to work fast because they set after a few minutes. I love using the white as a highlight on my brow bone or in the inner corner of my eye.  I have used the grey as a smoky eye (apply all over your lids then smudge out), and the blue as a pop of colour along my lower lash line.  They do last a while, but I found they tend to crease after some wear, and just because they market the product as 24 hours, the colour will not look at all similar to how it looked when it was first applied.

Overall, I am super impressed with this product as you can wear them so many different ways and the consistency is really fabulous.  The colour can be worn on its own or as a base.  The only qualm I can think about with these is the fact that they aren’t retractable, so therefore you need a jumbo pencil sharpener, and when you sharpen it you lose some product.  This, of course, is a little thing, and really, for C$6.99, it’s nothing to write home about.  Love them, highly recommend ’em.

Have you tried Rimmel London’s ScandalEyes Eyeshadow Sticks?  What were your thoughts?

Please note, I was sent these products for review purposes.  All opinions are my own.

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