Fragrances -Lancome - Tresor
blondchick12 11/24/2009 8:59:00 PM
This scent did not appeal to me at all and I think most if not all perfumes smell reasonably good. Could very well be personal preference, and I will give this a 2 because it is definitely unique and maybe others would find it pleasant.
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Fragrances -Unlisted Brand - jessica simpson FANCY LOVE 2009
blondchick12 11/24/2009 8:57:00 PM
I found this to be a less overwhelmingly sweet version of Jessica Simpsons original Fancy scent. Still this doesn't seem to have anything really distinguishable about it that makes me want to buy it again.
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Fragrances -Unlisted Brand - Parlux - Jessica Simpson Fancy
blondchick12 11/24/2009 8:54:00 PM
While it has some pleasant undertones, I can't get past the overly sweet/ candy like smell i get upon first whiff. I normally don't mind sweet smells but this just doesn't do it for me. I like hte new fancy love fragrance by her better
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Treatments -Unlisted Brand - Walgreens-Skin Essentials 3 Step Acne System
blondchick12 11/17/2009 10:53:00 PM
This review is based on my initial impression of this product as its only been a week and I will update again in a few weeks. So far I am impressed. This is walgreens proactive dupe for half the cost. I never used proactive regularly but I have dabbled with it and I would say this is a good cost effective alternative. I am mostly using the system at night but I use the treatment as needed in the a.m. I love that this has no fragrance and has simple, quality ingrediants. In the past i haven't had a lot of luck with bp but this really seems to be healing/drying my blemishes and preventing new breakous, without irritation. I find it odd that step 3 the treatment is referred to as a cream. By no means is it a cream. I think it is supposed to be a gel but mine is veryyy liquidy. Not sure if I love this but as long as it does its job. However, I am probably going to have to start using an additional moisturizer. Wish one was included. Although I don't typically use this under makeup the treatment is clear and nonsticky and quite mattifying (maybe drying for some). Hope I continue to see more improvement as i still have some very stubborn pimples.
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Moisturizers -Garnier - Nutritioniste Skin Renew Anti-Sun-Damage Moisture Lotion SPF 28
blondchick12 11/11/2009 10:58:00 PM
Haven't used this for that long but so far I am really pleased. The last couple years I've been committed to using physical sunblocks because they are supposidely safer, more natural etc. I tried high end to low end and no matter what there was always a downfall that I couldnt get past be it the white cast, breakouts, low ppd, greasy, heavy..u get the idea. Plus lately there is now a controversy over the safety of nano zinc and titanium oxide so i just can't win anyway. This s/s is better protection than the spf 15 moisturizer ive been using lately and serves as both a s/s and moisturizer. It sinks in nicely, provides a nice base for my MMU and doesn't add shine to my face (much). This is a stable chemical sunscreen without oxybenzone so i am pretty happy. Wish it didnt have such a heavy albeit pleasant fragrance, but so far no breakouts or burning. Overall, I'm gonna stick with this for a while.
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Moisturizers -AcneFree - Oil Absorbing Green Tea Moisturizer
blondchick12 10/19/2009 7:16:00 AM
Lovely light weight moisturizer for my oily/combo somewhat acne prone skin. This really helps to calm any zits I have and has overall helped to reduce the number of breakouts I get. This is not a heavy duty moisturizer so may only be suitable for summer for those with drier skin. I love the texture and scent of this product (not sure if the scent is added or natural but it is very light and not artifiical smelling). Will be buying again. Found this at Walgreens for about $10
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Treatments -Unlisted Brand - De La Cruz 10% Sulfur Ointment
blondchick12 9/29/2009 4:58:00 PM
Although my acne has improved I still constantly have 1-3 stubborn pimples sometimes cysts at a time. My skin responds pretty well to sulfur in products such as queen helene mask and acnomel so I wanted to try this. I like acnomel but it is kindof expensive for a little tube but wanted this to be a cheaper replacement, but no such luck. I really only used it for a short period of time so maybe it will work for others. For me it felt like I was smearing thick glue on my face, I could hardly stand to keep in on my face overnight. Tried for two nights and didn't see much improvement. I will stick with the acnomel for now. UPDATE: I really keep trying to use this but I finally am giving up. Although my acne responds really well to sulfur this just doesn't do the trick and it feels so icky on my skin.
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Treatments -Desert Essence - Dessert Essence Blemish Touch Stick
blondchick12 9/10/2009 9:33:00 PM
This was the first tea tree oil product I've used.... I wanted to love it but it was just ok. I did not notice any imporovement or worsening in my blemishes overnight on the several occasions that I tested this out. My skin may not respond as well to TTO as others. It was worth the $5 something to try but not to rebuy. UPDATE- found this in the draw and tried it again on some stubborn chin breakouts...did a nice job drying them out..might give this another go
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Treatments -Unlisted Brand - Adult Acnomel tinted cream
blondchick12 6/18/2009 6:46:00 PM
So I had heard some buzz about this product and happened to spot it on the shelf at walgreens and decided to take it home even though it was a bit more than I like to spend at the drugstore for zit cream. I figured I could always return it. Wow, it's been a week and so far so good. No miracle acne cure but NOTICEABLY clearer skin. It does have a lot of alcohol which I am not crazy about but somehow between that and the sulfur it leaves my skin that can get pretty shiny matte for hours. I do use moisturizer over this most of the time to prevent getting crazy dry. I am most shocked that the tint really works for my skin..I am pretty pale but sometimes use self tanner in the summer and the tint blends in perfectly. So far I am very happy : ) EDIT: Starting to agree with others that this doesn't work as well after a while. I think my skin adjusted to it. Plus now that it's winter and my skin is drier it just looks cakey and doesn't spread nicely at all.
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Moisturizers -Merlot - Moonlight Radiance Natural Grape Seed Night Cream
blondchick12 6/17/2009 4:35:00 PM
I have been using the Merlot day cream for about a year now and started using this as a night time moisturizer about a month ago. I have been and continue to be very happy with both products. The night cream is substantially thicker then the day cream but I find both to be sufficiently moisturizing for my combo skin but neither leaves me feeling greasy. I do think the overall appearance of my skin has improved a bit and I definitely am not breaking out as much. As others have said it is a bit expensive but a little goes a long way and my tub will last me a while...and yes i wish it wasn't in a tub but what can you do. Will more than likely be rebuying.
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Treatments -Garden of Wisdom - Manuka Honey
blondchick12 5/3/2009 10:15:00 PM
My skin hasn't been responding well to my normal spot treatments of BP or SA and I was intrigued by the good reviews. I love GoW products so ordered this figuring that it is so cheap it couldn't hurt. Works great as a spot treatment taking down the inflamation and redness of pimples and I love that it's all natural.
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Sunscreen -L'Oreal - Solar Expertise Active Anti-Wrinkle & Brown Spot Matte Fluid Protection SPF50+
blondchick12 4/26/2009 12:25:00 PM
So far so good, it has only been a week so I am praying for no breakouts. I originally bought this in the tinted version and I loved the texture and finish and the tint left me with zero white cast which was create. Except the tint was a tad too dark for my pale skin, but still a natural tint color just too dark. I decided to purchase the untinted version and now i mix a little of each together and perfecto! Really does leave a nice matte finish and has a much higher ppd then you normally will find with such a elegant s/s. I only wish they sold this in the U.S. so I wouldn't have to order off ebay and pay shipping...but even so it is still half what I have been paying for sofina and such = ) EDIT: Now that I have been using this for a little longer I am slighly less in love. I really wish it was fragrance free and it does not have quite as nice finish as my sofina as it feels a little sticky/shinier (not greasy) and heavier. Nevertheless I get no whitecast and so far I don't believe this is breaking me we will see. From what I have read the PPD of this s/s is significantly better than sofina so I am going to keep trying to make this workfor me.
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Hair -L'Oreal - Feria Highlighting
blondchick12 4/12/2009 11:34:00 PM
This worked for me but I can definitely see why others had serious problems. I luckily roped my friend into helping me and she has hair salon experience, otherwise I am quite sure my results would have been disastrous. The tool in this kit is useless so we just used our fingers to make chunky highlights. The product is very messy, hard to control, and runny. After getting it all on my head I thought it looked like quite a mess and was kindof all over the place not just in the highligted stripes. I was nervous but my friend said it would turn out fine. BTW I already have a fairly light blonde base and was using the lightest starlight shade. Results: Left it on for the 30 minutes and got natural looking light blonde highlights that blended really well with my light beige blonde base color. Not sure if I will use this agian but I am ultimately happy with the results.
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Liquid -Neutrogena - Skin Clearing Oil-Free Makeup
blondchick12 3/24/2009 3:03:00 PM
This was probably one of the first foundations I used when I was a teenage and now I am wondering why I ever left. Not the heaviest coverage ever, but I find it to be very natural looking and suites my combo/ semi acne prone skin quite well. I do need to wear additional concealer on problematic days but most days this does a great job of evening out my complexion the 2nd to lightest color works perfect on me. I didnot have to blot until mid afternoon which is impressive for my skin wearling liquid foundation. Haven't been using this long enough to see if it is helping my breakouts, but I definitely don't think it is adding to them at all. Hoping this will be my new HG!
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Liquid -Neutrogena - Skin Clearing Oil-Free Makeup
blondchick12 3/24/2009 3:01:00 PM
This was probably one of the first foundations I used when I was a teenage and now I am wondering why I ever left. Not the heaviest coverage ever, but I find it to be very natural looking and suites my combo/ semi acne prone skin quite well. I do need to wear additional concealer on problematic days but most days this does a great job of evening out my complexion the 2nd to lightest color works perfect on me. I didnot have to blot until mid afternoon which is impressive for my skin wearling liquid foundation. Haven't been using this long enough to see if it is helping my breakouts, but I definitely don't think it is adding to them at all. Hoping this will be my new HG!
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