Cleansers -Paula's Choice - Skin Recovery Cleanser
MaryEllen 3/2/2002 2:17:00 AM
This is an OK cleanser for dry skin. It works better than Cetaphil, which I loathe, but not much. It is fragrance-free, which is a plus, but not worth the price and hassle of ordering.
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Blush -Stila - Oolong Jasmine Blush Duo
MaryEllen 2/17/2002 1:20:00 PM
This blush is nearly mistake-proof--it goes on easily and beautifully, and both the pink and apricot colors look wonderful on my cool-toned skin. It really leaves a natural, satiny glow on the skin. Amazing stuff!
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Conditioner -Terax - Crema
MaryEllen 2/17/2002 2:40:00 AM
Ugh! That diaper-cream smell! Really did nothing favorable for my hair. For the $$$, try Aesop's Rose Hair Masque, K-M's Intensive Hair Treatment, or B&B's Deeeep Conditioner for MUCH better results--and better scents.
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Powder -MAC - Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
MaryEllen 2/17/2002 2:36:00 AM
Masky, difficult to apply, and causes breakouts. Three strikes--you're out!!
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Fragrances -Comptoir Sud Pacifique - Vanille Abricot
MaryEllen 2/17/2002 2:34:00 AM
Sweet, cloying, and overpowering. I wore it only once--thank goodness I tried a sample first.
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Lip Treatments -Kiehls - Lip Balm #1
MaryEllen 2/17/2002 2:33:00 AM
Vaseline. I really can't understand the hype for this product. I'll stick with Nuxe, Prada, or Lip Smackers!
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Crème -Vincent Longo - Water Canvas
MaryEllen 2/17/2002 2:31:00 AM
I was totally underwhelmed by this product. I fought my lemming for years before giving in, and I was sorry I did. I found it difficult to apply (even with a damp sponge) and I still needed powder on my t-zone--even with my dry skin! Definitely a try-before-you-buy product.
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Lotions/ Creams -Natural Esscents - Wedding Cake Cream
MaryEllen 2/17/2002 2:29:00 AM
I'm on my fifth or sixth jar of this--need I say I love it? Perfect for my desert-winter-dry skin, and the scent is scrumptious!
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Lipstick -MAC - Frost Lipstick in O
MaryEllen 2/17/2002 2:27:00 AM
Didn't work for me--too warm. I looked like a corpse with shimmry brown lips. If you want a similar color that is cooler and lighter, try Ramy Beauty Therapy's "Buh-Bye"--a berry color with copper shimmer. Unique and beautiful.
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Cleansers -Cetaphil - Gentle Skin Cleanser
MaryEllen 2/17/2002 12:36:00 AM
Ugh! Breakout city! I have dry skin, and this made my skin drier and added breakouts. A big skip-it for me.
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Treatments -Clinique - Total Turnaround Visible Skin Renewer
MaryEllen 1/24/2002 11:04:00 AM
After two weeks of using this daily, I broke out in whiteheads all over my face--not a pretty sight. It worked really well for exfoliation, though, so if your skin can tolerate it, it's a great product.
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Blush -NARS - Ninotchka
MaryEllen 1/8/2002 9:38:00 PM
I'm medium-light skinned (not a PPP) with strong yellow undertones and can't believe this looks good on me. There's a color undertone--sort of a rosey shade--that makes this brown blush wearable. Great for either a natural or sophisticated look.
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Lipstick -BeneFit Cosmetics - Cowgirls Lip Creme [DISCONTINUED]
MaryEllen 1/8/2002 9:36:00 PM
I have Back in the Saddle (neutral mauve-brown) and Don't Fence Me In (a gorgeous brownish-red with gold shimmer that looks very warm but wears neutral) and I love them. They are easy on the lips (not drying), have incredible staying power (theough a workout and a quart of water), and are truly wearable neutrals. Two thumbs up, if you don't mind the fact that it must be applied with brush or fingers.
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Scrubs -Prada - Exfoliating Mask for the Face
MaryEllen 1/5/2002 12:39:00 AM
This mask has rice bran, BHA, honey, and clay in it, and is meant for oily/blemished skin. You apply it to a clean, damp face, massage to exfoliate with the rice bran, and leave on for 5 minutes. This is a *very* granular mask (the pieces of rice bran are irregularly-shaped and rather large), so care is needed when massaging it on the skin. It feels great on, didn't dry my skin out too much, and gave me a real glow. I won't repurchase, though, because (1) I have dry skin and (2) the price. It is a fantastic mask for oilier skins, though. Of course, it comes in the signature Prada unit-dose packaging.
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Lips -Models Prefer - Stay-True Natural Lipstick and Gloss
MaryEllen 1/3/2002 1:07:00 AM
This duo comes in "Suede," which is supposed to be a universal color but is a warm brown with a shimmery gloss, which didn't work on me. However, the packaging is very clever (it's a tube [like a toothpaste tube] with a screw off top; the applicator is a brush. This goes on easily, feels wonderful on the lips, and lasts quite a long time--I'm very disappointed that the color didn't work on me, but maybe warm-toned girls will want to snap this up.
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