Treatments -Unlisted Brand - Sudocrem
carovan 12/13/2010 5:44:00 AM
This is by no means a miracle cream but it definitely speeds up the healing of spots and irritations. I dab it on before going to bed and in the morning the spots is smaller and not as red. I wouldn't put it all over my face though, because it's very rich and I would be a little worried about clogged pores. Personnally, I find it really only works on "popped" zits, which is good because I don't seem to be able to resist attacking my pimples! Frankly, for the price, you might as well give it a go, you might be pleasantly surprised.
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Lip Gloss -TopShop - Glaze Antique
carovan 12/13/2010 5:27:00 AM
I keep on buying Topshop make up and I keep on being very pleased with it! This is no exception, a lovely pink nude lipgloss with a creamy finish. It's nicely pigmented, smells lovely and it stays on decently well (for a lipgloss!). I have had for a week and I have worn it everyday!
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Blush -La Femme - Glow-On Rouge-Golden Dew Amber
carovan 11/30/2010 11:59:00 AM
Wow, this is witchcraft! How can such a dull colour in the pan give such an amazing result on skin! The packaging is bulky and cheap looking.but the product is just amazin! This stuff would probably suit most skin tones. I'm quite fair and I use this to contour my cheek bones. when I try this look with other blushes, I often end up looking ill, but with this, I look really healthy. Love it!
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Eyes -La Femme - Eyeshadows
carovan 11/30/2010 11:53:00 AM
I'm so happy i found these! Fantastic quality for cheap! I have one in grey and I love it! It stays on all day (with UDPP underneath), you can build the intensity of the colour very easily. I wear it everyday as a light coating on top of my eyeliner to make it last longer and to give my eyes a subtle smokey effect. In the evening I add a couple of layers and blend the eyeshadow to the rest of my lid et voila! Easy smokey eyeshadow! The pot is going to last me forever, the packaging is simple but very convenient! I'm in love! EDIT: Still very much in love... I now use the Taupe eyeshadow for my eyebrows and it's the perfect shade for my blonde hair. Happy!
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Crème -BeneFit Cosmetics - Some Kind-A Gorgeous
carovan 11/30/2010 11:18:00 AM
This is such a strange product. I was sceptical about the one fits all shade, but it did suit my skin. However i was less than impressed with the staying power and the consistency of the product. It sits on top of my skin and gradually becomes more and more blotchy throughout the day. I also find it very drying and flaky around my cheeks and forehead. Not recommended! It's a shame because the box is cute!
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Treatments -Sally Hansen - Cuticle Massage Cream with Apricot Extract
carovan 11/30/2010 11:06:00 AM
I am reaching the end of my first jar and will be buying another one, This product WORKS. It repairs dry cuticles, hangnails... However, it needs to be apllied a lot during the first couple of days of use. Like, every couple of hours or so. After that, you can get away with applying it once ot twice a day, according to your needs. It also needs to be applied consistenly, if you stop using it for a couple of weeks, your cuticles wil go back to being dry. I agree that the smell and consistency are not the most pleasant, but I'd rather put up with greasy finger tips for a few days that ugly ones! and for that price, it's unbeatable!
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Mascara -Max Factor - Masterpiece Max
carovan 11/26/2010 11:52:00 AM
I desperatly try to find more exciting products, but I always come back to good ol' Max Factor for mascara! Max Masterpiece is my favourite, it does exactly what it says on the pack: high Volume AND definition! But I do wish it was a bit cheaper, the packaging is so ugly!!
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Liquid -Laura Mercier - moisturizing foundation
carovan 11/26/2010 11:48:00 AM
I have been using this for about 2 months and I love it! It's the very first foundation I have used that doesn't highlight my dry patches. It looks very natural, you can hardly tell I'm wearing make up. It gives medium coverage but that's enought for me. It evens out my skintone perfectly and it lasts well, I'd say 6 to 8 hours. I occasionally need to powder my nose if it gets a bit shiny, but that doesn't bother me much. I use one pump for my entire face, applied with a dry sponge.
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Cleansers -LUSH - Dark Angels
carovan 11/26/2010 11:40:00 AM
I have been using Dark angels for a month now. I think it might be a little too harsh for my skin but i love using it anyway! I feel very clean after using it but what makes me reaching for it is the scent! it is heavenly! I wouldn't recommend using it too often but when i do it's such a treat!!
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Moisturizers -Avene - Hydrance Optimale SPF 15
carovan 11/26/2010 11:28:00 AM
This is my favourite moiturizer! I have combination skin with some very dry areas and this suits me perfectly. It soothes my skin, doesn;t cause breakouts or blackheads. I realy love it! I prefer this version to the non SPF one which is a bit thicker and harder to spread around your face. The tube looks fairly small but it lasts longer than you'd think. I buy one every four months and I use this everyday.
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Liquid -Max Factor - Second Skin
carovan 3/4/2010 4:35:00 AM
I think I have finally found my HG! My skin suffers from dry patches in the winter and I have never found a foundation that doesn't highlight those pesky flaky areas, until now! I use one pump for the entire face and apply it with my Mac stippling brush and the result is fantastic! Smooth skin with no caking, no settling in fine lines ot pores, just perfect supple even skin! I have now given up my high end foundation (Chantecaille future skin, rubbish!). This is medium coverage so it probably won't suit someone with a lot to hide. My only gripe with this (and all other Max Factor products) is the packaging: So boring!! I guess it's what inside that counts!! EDIT: after a couple of weeks of using this my skin became very very dry and flaky. My pores were all clogged. Boo!
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