Blush -MAC - Sheertone Blush in Gingerly
sassykzt 9/18/2011 4:07:00 PM
NC30, blonde & blue eyes-- very natural looking. Great for workplace. No shimmer, so there are no distracting particles all over the face which can look terribly unprofessional. This can double as a bronzer as well.
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Treatments -Paula's Choice - RESIST Weekly Resurfacing Treatment
sassykzt 9/18/2011 5:39:00 AM
Love,love,love! This is the first AHA that doesn't irritate my skin. Been using this for almost two years. I receive 2-3 chemical (TCA) peels per year-- makes them more effective. I use this 3 x's /week. If you use this product you MUST use a daily sunscreen everyday or all the great benefits will be gone.
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Toners -Paula's Choice - RESIST Advanced Replenishing Toner Skin Remodeling Complex
sassykzt 9/18/2011 5:34:00 AM
My HG for toner. Doesn't have any alcohol, fragrance, or witch hazel-- all these irritate my skin.Can't find a toner w/out these ingredients anywhere-- dept. store/ drug store. On my 6th bottle! Leaves skin soft and ready for makeup or other products.
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Moisturizers -Paula's Choice - RESIST Cellular Defense Daily Moisturizer SPF 25
sassykzt 9/18/2011 5:30:00 AM
My HG for sunscreen. Been using this for 2 months. Not greasy, slightly moist. Is great under my foundation-- Armani silk creme or LM moisturizing foundation. Been using Paula's products for 11 years-- finally someone who understands skincare and doesn't include alcohol, fragrance, and ridiculous claims. This product and others are very well priced-- can return anything w/in 60 days. I'm amazed at how much $$ some women spend on skincare at dept. stores. There are plenty of well formulated products at her web site or at the pharmacy. Save your $$ and then spend it on injectibles/fillers, etc-- this is where you will actually see results!
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Polishes -Unlisted Brand - Hand and Nail Harmony Gelish Gel Polish
sassykzt 9/18/2011 5:12:00 AM
I'm a physician so I don't normally wear polish at work since my hands are constantly in water. Chipped polish is so unprofessional! I first had Gelish put on my nails professionally about a year ago. It stayed on for 11 days w/ no chips. Even after scrubbing for surgery the polish would not chip. I was impressed! I decided to order the top coat, base and a few colors from Amazon. Sally charges the same price for half the amount and has only 12 colors while Amazon has most of the 72 colors available. I also bought the LED light instead of UV-- much faster. Didn't bother w/ the pH bond or cleanser -- it's just isopropyl alcohol ( use 90 % concentration). Love queen of hearts (dk. red w/ shimmer-- think holiday), plum & done, hot rod red ( a true creme red), gossip girl( creme hot med. pink, nice not barbie like!),black cherry (creme dark red-brown),and tiger blossom (dupe for OPI's big hair big nails). Soaking off is easy as long as you use 100% acetone and a little patience! I usually soak my nails for 12-15 mins. I love the fact I can do this at home where I'm much more comfortable than any salon and have better wine!
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Lipstick -MAC - Quite the thing!
sassykzt 9/18/2011 4:46:00 AM
The perfect texture & moisture for fall & winter. I found the sheen supreme lipsticks too moist for hot, humid weather. This is gorgeous plum color w/ some slight iridescence(no glitter) that wears for a couple of hours. Won't dry your lips like some long wear/ matte lipsticks. Makes my blue eyes pop-- have been stopped by several women asking what was on my lips. Looks very dark in the tube but goes on moist & sheer. Many other gorgeous colors that are great to blend w/ this color
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Shampoo -Redken - Blonde Glam Shampoo
sassykzt 9/18/2011 1:00:00 AM
Awful! This shampoo (& conditioner) was OK both times I used them, Then I noticed My hair was really greasy, flat, and my scalp was severely irritated. Now looking @ the ingredients I see that oil & fragrance are in the top ingredients. The fragrance is OK, but I wish it wasn't included-- does NOTHING for hair-- only the nose and is potentially irritating!! Promptly returned both shampoo & conditioner to Ulta. The manager said they have had a lot of returns due to irritation. BTW, my hair is somewhat fine, highlighted every 10 -12 wks. and in good condition. This would probably be a good shampoo for someone w/ thick, dry, coarse hair if they could tolerate the fragrance.
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Fragrances -Frederic Malle - Carnal Flower
sassykzt 8/21/2011 1:52:00 AM
My HG when it comes to the tuberose! Crisply cool slightly mentholated ,wintergreen opening - described accurately by many - like the inside of a florist's fridge .Fresh green dewy stems and then the tuberose opens up , lush and realistic - just like the tuberose flowers in my garden. Keep in mind it's all about the chemistry. Am on my third bottle. Two/ three spritz last all day. An interesting note: I work w/ man who wears this for special evenings-- smells great on him (more "green" than on me) and his girlfriend adores it.
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Lipstick -Revlon - Ravish Me Red
sassykzt 8/21/2011 1:33:00 AM
Have been searching for the perfect red lipstick that is not drying or greasy or so saturated w/ color that the lips and nothing else. I 've bought and returned about a dozen lipsticks ranging from 14.50 - 43.00 due to bad dept. store lighting. I did end up keeping Lady Bug from MAC but it's not as warm. Found this on sale @ Rite Aid for 3.99! The texture is light & moisturizing moderately creamy lipstick that feels comfortable without being too slick or greasy. This is a warm red-- a yellow red as opposed to a blue red. Have received many compliments-- make me blue eyes pop.
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Lipstick -Revlon - Super Lustrous in Coral Berry
sassykzt 8/21/2011 1:18:00 AM
Great coral color! Great all year round color for blonde hair & blue eyes. The texture is light & moisturizing moderately creamy lipstick that feels comfortable without being too slick or greasy. So nice to finally find a great color & formula for under $8.00! Those w/ lines around the mouth will have to use a liner to keep this from traveling.
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Cleansers -Olay - Sensitive Skin Foaming Face Wash
sassykzt 3/23/2010 3:53:00 AM
Been using this for 2 yrs. now. Takes off all my makeup. On occasion when I wear heavy eye makeup I use an makeup remover first. You really need to dissolve eye makeup first then wash it away( I stay away from harsh cleaners that dry out my skin). Love that it is fragrance free! My Sis, a dermatologist recommended this!
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