Styling Products -Aura - Aura Hypoallergenic Gel
Blondie1017 3/20/2005 10:43:00 PM
Purchased because of the great recs on the hair board- and am happy I did so!! Really does moisturize and make my curly hair soft.. I have not used it and had a bad hair day yet! You can purchase it at Sally's for a great price- great value!!!
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Cleansers -Cetaphil - Gentle Skin Cleanser
Blondie1017 3/20/2005 10:42:00 PM
My skin's not that sensitive.. it does break out every now and then but not very often.. I found that this was almost *too* gentle and did not cleanse enough.. didn't dry out though, which was good.. I'd probably not purchase again, but it wasn't "bad".
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Eye Shadow -Urban Decay - Midnight Cowboy
Blondie1017 3/20/2005 10:40:00 PM
One of my eyeshadow faves! i"ve always wanted this when I woudl go to Sephora and look around.. but never actually bought thinking I'd find something else.. but the last time I went there i just HAD to have it.. and I'm so glad I did!! It is a nice SHIMMER (glitter- but I like it!) that's pinkish brownish and just opens my eyes right up!! I rotate ALL THE TIME w/ shadows, so I dont reckon I'd have to ever repurchase-- but if the situation arose where I ran out-- I'd buy again!!
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Conditioner -Aquage - Equalizing Detangler
Blondie1017 3/20/2005 10:37:00 PM
You know- it's not really bad.. at all! I didn't have high hopes for this initially, for I got it from my aunt who didn't want it anymore and my hair is pretty dry.. so I figured it would not be moisturizing enough.. I was wrong! I use this after shampoo or if I don't wash right after I wet my hair.. then I detangle w/ a comb.. and it works WONDERS with detangling.. makes my hair SO soft.. I follow w/ a regular conditioner.. this does not add ANY weight to my style but definitely aids in softness... good thing I have an entire liter to use up!! :-)
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Styling Products -Aveda - Universal Creme
Blondie1017 3/20/2005 10:32:00 PM
EDITED: Interestingly enough, the past few times I've used this I've had bad results- just makes my hair weighted down and dirty feeling! I think it's more for coarse hair! My hair it seems has changed over the years, so maybe that's why I've not had as good results.. who knows! I changed it to 3 lippies instead of 4! I'd get the finishing solution instead of this- it's much more moisturizing and performs much better!!
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Lip Gloss -Maybelline - Hi-Shine Lip Polish in Clearly Pink
Blondie1017 3/20/2005 10:29:00 PM
Bought this b/c of the recs here! I needed a new gloss (well I never *need* a new gloss- but I sure *want* new ones!!) and it was inexpensive!! (buy one get one- can't go wrong there!!) Anyways, it is a great gloss that gives incredible shine.. the color is absolutely perfect and lasts long.. not sticky either! I think I am going to explore this Hi-Shine Lip Polish in some more colors!
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Bronzers -MAC - Refined Golden
Blondie1017 3/20/2005 10:27:00 PM
Definitely my favorite!! I like it better then Nars Laguna, which is also just amazing! I find that this does NOT make the skin look orange or dirty- but makes it look like I've been in the sun and got *just* the right amount of color! I've tried ALL the bronzers out there.. mostly lower end.. and have found that this one is just a TAD better then faves like Milani and Bonne Bell! It definitely tops my list!
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Blush -NARS - Orgasm Blush
Blondie1017 3/20/2005 10:21:00 PM
I decided to jump on the bandwagon and purchase the "blush of all blushes".. I figured I'd be in love with the results, so it's no surprise to me that I cannot stop reaching for this when I apply my makeup! It gives me a healthy light glow that just illuminates my face! Works well over bronzers, too! It looks very similar to my Milani Luminous- but one thing that I do like is you get MUCH more product.. easier to apply that way IMO.. But then again its like 10x the cost of the luminous.. so you'd only EXPECT a lot of product!!! Would purchase again!!
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Blush -Jane - Blushing Earth Sheer
Blondie1017 3/20/2005 10:18:00 PM
Was at the store and decided to try this b/c it looked different then the old one.. I'm glad I did.. It is wonderful! The pigmentation is just fabulous and it looks so natural! I look healthy, and alive! I find this works great with bronzers.. it gives my skin a nice glow!! I'd purchase again! (heck, for the $3.00 or whatever it costed, i'd purchase 7 for the cost of ONE nars!)
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Bronzers -NARS - Laguna
Blondie1017 3/20/2005 10:16:00 PM
As with everyone else- I love this bronzer! I'm a bronzer freak (I like the tan look w.o all the hassle of being tan!) And I love this stuff! It makes my skin have a beautiful glow and it natural looking!! The only downfall is the price! I actually have found cheaper ones that work just as good, but this one *still* is amazing.. I'd purchase again!
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Conditioner -TiGi - Bedhead Moisture Maniac Conditioner
Blondie1017 3/10/2005 8:40:00 PM
Not bad.. just not 'amazing' for my dry, damaged, curly hair .. it detangles nicely.. adds a good amount of moisutre.. and is perfect for daily use.. I need stronger and more moisturizing stuff! Smells good too! I know about 5 people that LIVE by this conditioner, so it must be good for other hair types.. I'd give it a shot! Trade Secrets has this on sale very frequently!!
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Conditioner -Alberto Vo5 - Oasis Honey and Almond Nourishing Conditioner [DISCONTINUED]
Blondie1017 3/10/2005 8:38:00 PM
I bought this b/c of all they hype the line was getting.. In addion to this I also purchased the Jasmine and Aloe S/C and that lavender one-- this one smells like Suave Milk and Honey, IMO, a good smell :) Anyways, I do not know why I purchased this because I have just way too many products at the moment.. so when it gave me 'good' but not 'great' results, I quickly gave it to my sister who's hair practically lives off the stuff that I reject .. Nothing bad I can say about this.. didn't weigh my hair down or make it worse- just not too much better! Probably would repurchase if the situation arose where I was desperate for a product and on a tight budget!! :)
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Styling Products -Aveda - Pure-Fume Brilliant Emolliant Finishing Gloss
Blondie1017 3/1/2005 8:38:00 PM
Typical Aveda scent- which is absolutely amazing IMO.. can't get enough of it! Leaves my curly hair frizz free and shiny, or when straight it's still great to use.. No doubt- it's expensive! But that's ok b/c I like to pay for products that work! Better then the 'average" silicone serem, that's for sure!
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Styling Products -Aveda - Light Elements Finishing Solution
Blondie1017 3/1/2005 7:40:00 PM
I'm in love with Aveda products in general, so when I tried ONE product in the light elements line, I had to try them all :).. I love how this makes my hair soft and shiny and frizz free! I think I like this better then the smoothing fluid, which I NEVER thought was possible! If I straighten my naturally curly fine blonde hair, I put it on AFTER I flat iron.. (before on wet hair I use the Hang straight and then after it's dry I use the Smoothing Fluid.. then flat iron.. then the Finishing Solution) Honestly this combo works soo well! I also use it on curly days at the very end to add some shine/gloss!
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Conditioner -Aquage - Healing Conditioner
Blondie1017 3/1/2005 7:31:00 PM
My hair is SOO soft, sooo shiny, and soo perfect w/ this stuff! I think it is very moisturizing and makes any day a good hair day. I got samples from their webpage and was in complete LOVe.. so just went out and bought some and still love it. The smell is 'ok' - nothing worth mentioning.. and the price is expensive, IMO, but definitely worth it. It's by FAR my favorite conditioner ever!!
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