Moisturizers -Olay - Regenerist Deep Hydration Regenerating Cream 
Menolikepolos 3/27/2013 1:26:00 AM
My skin type is OSWP. This moisturizer was ok, was it worth the $? for a drugstore product? I'm not sure. It seeped into my skin, but my skin isn't particularly dry. I feel like it did not do much good, but it didn't do harm either (greasy, break outs, etc). If I have bad luck in the moisturizer department, I may return to it.
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Lipstick -Revlon - Super Lustrous-Berry Rich
Menolikepolos 3/26/2013 2:49:00 AM
About me: NW13 (neutral-cool toned, very fair), blue eyes, Color season is True Summer, Baumann Skin Type is OSPW. Was disappointed. This color looked "off" on me. I think it was too warm.
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Eye Shadow -MAC - Greensmoke
Menolikepolos 3/25/2013 5:58:00 PM
About me: NW13 (neutral-cool toned, very fair), blue eyes, Color season is True Summer, Baumann Skin Type is OSPW I have debated back and forth on whether I would keep this shadow. As I am becoming pickier with what I consider my stash, I only want to keep colors that are flattering or make my eyes POP, as opposed to just to have to complete my color collection. Greensmoke is a lovely color, but the shimmer is only visible in the pan. When applied to the lid, it becomes a muddy dark green. My blue eyes lose their luster. Its not a bad shadow, but just not for me.
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Lip Gloss -FLOWER Beauty - Pretty in Petunia
Menolikepolos 3/14/2013 11:40:00 AM
About me: NW13 (neutral-cool toned, very fair), blue eyes, Color season is True Summer, Baumann Skin Type is OSPW. I have been wearing this around all week. It's lovely. Now as opqaue as the color in the tube suggests, but it's a gloss. I love how these feel like MAC Cremesheen lip glasses. Adheres to the lip without being sticky. I also love how they don't have as much slip as the Revlon Colorburst lip glosses, nor do they have the irritating grit of glitter. These are milky washes of beautiful color, lasts about an hour on me (I chew my lips ferociously, bad habit). It's not moisturizing, but doesn't leave me feeling like I've been in a life raft on the ocean either. And frankly, I love the smell! it fades after about 5 minutes.
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Eyeliner -Maybelline - EyeStudio Lasting Drama Gel Liner - Brown
Menolikepolos 3/7/2013 3:26:00 PM
About me: NW13 (neutral-cool toned, very fair), blue eyes, Color season is True Summer, Baumann Skin Type is OSPW. COLOR: The color in the pot is lighter and warmer than what actually goes on the lid: a dark, cool toned brown. Similar to Essence’s London Baby, a LE dark taupe gel liner that many covet. However, in my opinion, while it is just as dark as London Baby, it looks lighter or less dramatic because it’s not as pigmented. Additionally, I think this has less of a reddish tone found in the taupe of London Baby. The views on how pigmented this product is tend to vary. Some PPP complained that this brown is too harsh for day wear. I think it’s confusing because while the actual color is dark, the pigmentation is lighter than it could be. To call this a “soft dark brown” would be most accurate. I have worn it for day wear and I’m NW13. And while the color is decently buildable, I wouldn’t expect this to stand out in low lighting though. It’s for medium impact. PACKAGING / BRUSH: Price is $5-8, I tend to find these for closer to $10. Expensive for drugstore, but a fraction of what you’d pay for a medium or high end liner, of which it’s performance compares. Although you get more product with a MAC liner. Many stated they didn’t purchase the product expecting to use the brush, but that it was a decent brush that allows for versatility, both thin and thick lines. Don’t expect this brush to last you forever, but at least the life span of the product (until you get a new brush!) APPLICATION: There is debate on whether this is creamier than medium to high end liners, or not. Some said MAC Fluidline’s gel was dryer in formula. Smoother than Bobbi Brown’s gel liner. Regardless of how it compares to high end liners, this is definitely easy to apply and goes on very smooth, even after a year of wear. For those that think this is dry, I did hear the brown formula is dryer than the black formula. Not many complained of it drying too fast, as some gel liners, and especially liquid liners do. It seems very forgiving in application, meaning you can wipe off any that you over-applied. Some did say that it took longer than usual to dry, but maybe this is when the container is brand new. I have not had those issues with mine, and it is over two years old. I did not have any issues with smudging or transferring to my upper lid. I don’t have those issues with any of the gel liners I’ve tried, just with very soft pencils like MAC’s Eye Kohl. Applying eye shadow on top of the liner to “set” it might eliminate this problem for others, but that’s an “extra step,” and I try to avoid those as much as possible with HG products, unless they are LE or so unique I can put up with the extra legwork involved to make them suitable for every day wear. LONGEVITY: Many commented that this lasts all day. I got about 6-12 hours. About the same that I get from other gel liners, using NYX HD eye shadow primer underneath. One review suggested using this product in conjunction with an eye shadow primer for longest results. I would imagine that most people use a primer underneath their shadows, and thus would automatically be using a primer underneath. So while this is technically an “extra step,” in practice it probably won’t be. Is it waterproof? Equal votes yes and no. Not sure if I would recommend this as HG for your waterline. Yes, you can get it to stay after a few swipes, but it’s not dramatic, and at least for me, it didn’t last all day on my waterline like it did my lids. Another review suggested applying pencil liner underneath and this liner on top for maximum lasting capacity. This sounds like maybe more trouble than the product is worth. For removal, some protested having to use a secondary eye make up remover to get it off. However, I always remove my make up using a two or three step process: massage an oil into my make up to loosen it, cleanse using liquid cleanser and water or a make up remover wipe, and tone. Otherwise, my skin gets easily clogged. On the plus side, this seems to be non-irritating. Some said MAC’s Fluidline irritated their eyes more. OVERALL: This is a good drug store product. It won’t dry out before you use it up, and the little brush that comes with it is a bonus. I don’t think you will find this gel liner to be any more spectacular than the mid- and high-end range products, especially in terms of vibrancy of color or how long it lasts, but it’s not a waste of money, as many drug store products are.
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Eye Shadow -Wet 'n' Wild - Color Icon Trio - Walking on Eggshells
Menolikepolos 2/26/2013 9:59:00 PM
About me: NW13 (neutral-cool toned, very fair), blue eyes, Color season is True Summer, Baumann Skin Type is OSPW. I have to be honest, while I found the quality of these shadows to be superb (smooth, buttery, pigmented) I didn't like how much shimmer is in these (would have been so much better as mattes!) nor am I a fan of how warm the shadows look on me. It's not as flattering as I would have hoped for this basic trio.
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Lipstick -MAC - Lady Danger
Menolikepolos 2/26/2013 7:34:00 AM
About me: NW13 (neutral-cool toned, very fair), blue eyes, Color season is True Summer, Baumann Skin Type is OSPW. This was just the wrong color of red for me. Or should I say, the wrong color of orange. I could see this looking amazing on NC30+ though.
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Lipstick -MAC - Surprise Me - Holiday 2009
Menolikepolos 2/26/2013 5:54:00 AM
About me: NW13 (neutral-cool toned, very fair), blue eyes, Color season is True Summer, Baumann Skin Type is OSPW. This is a beautiful burnt peach pink that looks very MLBB for the summer. Looking forward to wearing it more once the weather changes : )
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Lipstick -MAC - Lipstick in Bombshell
Menolikepolos 2/26/2013 5:47:00 AM
About me: NW13 (neutral-cool toned, very fair), blue eyes, Color season is True Summer, Baumann Skin Type is OSPW. This is a true bright pink with gold foil. Lovely long lasting lipstick from MAC. Perfect for spring and summer.
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Lipstick -MAC - Sheen Supreme Lipstick - Gotta Dash!
Menolikepolos 2/26/2013 5:43:00 AM
About me: NW13 (neutral-cool toned, very fair), blue eyes, Color season is True Summer, Baumann Skin Type is OSPW. What a unique color! I love it for spring. Probably one of the few peach oranges I can wear : )
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Blush -MAC - Cremeblend Blush - Brit Wit
Menolikepolos 2/26/2013 5:42:00 AM
About me: NW13 (neutral-cool toned, very fair), blue eyes, Color season is True Summer, Baumann Skin Type is OSPW. One of the first blushes I purchased. But, for some reason, it now looks ruddy on me. As does Tea Petal. : (
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Lipstick -MAC - Crosswires Cremesheen
Menolikepolos 2/26/2013 5:33:00 AM
About me: NW13 (neutral-cool toned, very fair), blue eyes, Color season is True Summer, Baumann Skin Type is OSPW. This is a beautiful true coral with a slight golden sheen. It reminded me of Revlon's Peach Parfait lip butter, but this had more juicyness and less shimmer (Revlon's pretty dry and tossing some glitter in there doesn't really compensate). Gorgeous spring/summer color. EDIT: this is definitely brighter and more pigmented than Peach Parfait. It actually creates a stain on me, which I love to wear with a clear gloss. This looks SUPERB on me with a tan. Reminds me of the hot coral (yet natural?) vibe of Bobbi Brown's blush in Apricot. Another summer favorite.
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Eye Shadow -Laura Mercier - Caviar Stick Eye Colour
Menolikepolos 2/26/2013 5:30:00 AM
About me: NW13 (neutral-cool toned, very fair), blue eyes, Color season is True Summer, Baumann Skin Type is OSPW. I bought this is Sapphire, which is a lovely cool dark navy blue with some shimmer and some purple. It is very creamy and easy to blend. Highly pigmented. Gorgeous product.
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Lip Liners -MAC - Lip Liner- Magenta
Menolikepolos 2/26/2013 5:23:00 AM
About me: NW13 (neutral-cool toned, very fair), blue eyes, Color season is True Summer, Baumann Skin Type is OSPW. This is a gorgeous berry plum fuschia liner. I prefer Prestige's lip liner "Love," which is very similar except slightly lighter in shade, so it works better with my fair skin.
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Lip Liners -Prestige - Love
Menolikepolos 2/26/2013 5:21:00 AM
About me: NW13 (neutral-cool toned, very fair), blue eyes, Color season is True Summer, Baumann Skin Type is OSPW. Very cool toned, lovely pink. Great drugstore find.
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