Moisturizers -Mario Badescu - buttermilk moisturizer
bulbataras 4/26/2006 4:48:00 AM
This is a wonderful moisturiser. I have combo skin with a very oily T-zone and dry cheeks. I only break out on my chin but it is constant. This with the enzyme cleansing gel have really helped by skin an it is much clearer than it has been in years. It absorbs well, skin is hydrated but not greasy and has almost no scent. Luckily, my freind brought me three from NYC, so price is very reasonable and you don't need a lot so these should last me until the end of the year. I have problems with so many face cream, so it is so great to find something that does a great job without a skin reaction.
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Cleansers -Mario Badescu - Glycolic Foaming Cleanser
bulbataras 4/26/2006 4:40:00 AM
I tried the this and it would really bring out blemishes and was drying around my mouth even with an occasional use. I know these type of cleansers can sometimes create an initial breakout as they bring impurities out but this seemed a bit much and very drying to certain parts of my face even though I don't have dry skin and it is almost summer. The ezyme cleansing gel is much better for me, clears my skin and is more gentle.
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Cleansers -Mario Badescu - Enzyme Cleansing Gel
bulbataras 4/26/2006 4:38:00 AM
This is a wonderful cleanser and I am so happy with it. It is a large size and very reasonable and will last a long time. The smell is freshing and really keeps my skin calm. I have been suffering daily from minor acne just on my chin for years after never having problems with my skin and have tried a million things which have added up to a small fortune over the years. Hopefully, this will continue to give great results as my skin is almost clear everyday now using this morning and night with the buttermilk moisturiser. I tried the Glycolic and it would really bring out blemishes and was drying around my mouth even with an occasional use. This seemed to make skin clearer and be more gentle than that...love it and if it keeps working this will be a life HG.
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Cleansers -Clean & Clear - Deep Action Cream Cleanser
bulbataras 3/9/2006 9:09:00 AM
I used to use this in college and have just gone back to it after many years. I have had so many problems with my skin in the last three years or so, and I think it is because I have grown into using very expensive products which I think is too rich for my skin. I have has persistent breakouts on my chin for years after never having problem skin and after just three nights using this, it is almost gone. Fingers crossed that this is not the usual short term success followed by reversion, but I doubt it sinc my skin was always great when I used to use this. Also, it is super cheap and so easy to get which is great. I still use my Honey Snap Out Of It scrub in the morning as I love the daily exfoliation without the dryness that it manages. Hope this is still a winner for me in a few months.
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Lotions/ Creams -Molton Brown - White Mulberry soothing hand lotion
bulbataras 3/8/2006 12:25:00 PM
This is a new scent from Molton Brown and I received a sample size of this with a recent purchase. I struggle with hand creams and am always searching for my HG. I always seem to have dry patches in certain places, although Cake Milk Made hand cream and Crabtree and Evelyn Lavender Hand therapy are amazing and have worked the best so far for me. The scent is a nice clean smell and simmers down pretty quickly. I am amazed how quickly this gets absorbed and my hands don't feel treated, they are just looking so good and not at all dry several hours after application. Usually hand creams make your hands so nice and supple for a short while and then are dry or chapping soon after one wash, not with this. It does not feel as heavy, absorbs right away and leaves the hands smooth long term. Will definitely buy a full size when the sample runs out, which should be a while since a little goes a long with this which also justifies the price, £13 for 10oz which is acutally pretty good no matter how much you need.
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Blush -RMK - Mix Colours for Cheeks
bulbataras 3/6/2006 5:53:00 AM
I just discovered RMK and also purchased the mix color blush in coral which is gorgeous. It is similiar to Nars Orgasm but is just better somehow. Because you can put more of less of each shade, it is more unique and more buildable so can be sheer or bright. I would love to try their skincare but I haven't seen too many reviews so I am bit reluctant as I have very reactive skin. Love this blush and their lipgloss.
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Lip Gloss -RMK - Metallic Beige #16
bulbataras 3/6/2006 5:52:00 AM
OMG, this is a gorgeous color. I am a lipgloss addict and always buying a lippy even though I have tons. I generally tend to buy similiar shades of pink, peaches, etc. Although called being, this is not beige at all to me but more of a beigy metallic pink without having that heavy wash out effect. It looks like an enhanced version of my natural lip color with a bit of shimmer and a nice glossy but not wet texture and the lasty power is great. I like the brush applicator and while this is similiar to ones I have the color and texture are just that much better that it makes it totally worth it.
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Styling Products -Kiehls - Stylist Series Heat-Protective Silk Straightening Cream
bulbataras 2/28/2006 11:10:00 AM
This a great product. I am always trying new products since I TR my hair and at various stages of the grow out it needs different products. The last time I did the TR, I was a lot blonder and it really damaged by hair. PM Super skinny serum really saved my hair and made it a lot softer and more manageable but as it got healther, it just made it go too flat for my tastes. The makes the blowout easier, makes the hair soft and the blowout looks great for days with volume. I cannot say that about any other products. I also use the new serum which is very light and nice. If you have dry hair though, it may not be enough but I love it. You only need a small amount, so this will last pretty long.
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Hair -Cake Beauty - Satin Sugar
bulbataras 2/20/2006 9:10:00 AM
This is a HG powder for the body and for refreshing your hair. This is a delicious smelling powder which I use on my body and also between washings to keep hair fresh. I have used similiar powders for the hair but most make the hair sticky and dirty feeling. While you really have to rub in betwen your hands before working it through the roots to make sure your hair doesn't look chalky, it really gets the oillies out while providing some volume and really lasts. I had to wake up really early all last week and it made my hair last four days with without washing it and it looked like it had just been done each day. It also adds a great scent to the hair...highly recommend and I have stocked up on this. If you have very dark hair, this may not work as a hair powder but still recommend as a body powder.
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Fragrances -Narciso Rodriguez - Narciso Rodriguez for her
bulbataras 2/1/2006 11:04:00 AM
I love this and am already on my second bottle. I am absolutely love this smell and it is very different to anything else I have. The only problem is that whenever I wear it, I cannot smell it at all after a very short time, although I am always getting compliments on it, especially from men. Because I don't smell it, I tend to put a lot on and thus go through it very quickly, which is the only bad thing. I think I will change to one of my more citrus perfumes in the spring or summer but this has gone righ to the top of my list in the last few months...gorgeous!
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Skincare - Body -Cake Beauty - Milkmade Velveteen Hand Cream
bulbataras 2/1/2006 8:34:00 AM
This is great. I have very dry hands and am always trying new hand creams. This is one of my favorites. It smells great, is very moisturising and absorbs very quickly. In addition, the packing, as always with Cake, is adorable.
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Treatments (Eye) -BeneFit Cosmetics - Ooh la lift!
bulbataras 2/1/2006 7:37:00 AM
I have bought this many times. This is a great prep for eye concealer and really does brighten, de puff and moisturise the under eye area.
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Shampoo -L'Occitane - Angelica Shampoo
bulbataras 2/1/2006 7:22:00 AM
OMG! I cannot believe how amazing this shampoo and conditioner are. I used to have very healthy hair but after going too light with my highlight and doing a TM over that, it was like straw. After about 5 months of The Tigi Fashionista combo (also great) after a tone down on the color, it was definitely getting to be like normal, healthy looking hair again. I think it was finally adjusting to the Tigi products when I decided to try this combo after my fiance used a sample in a Four Seasons and his hair was baby soft. Well, totally amazing. I have done horrible things to my hair over the years and have tried everthing, especially high end products and this is the most amazing result I have ever had. Even guys at work noticed and are commenting on how soft and pretty my hair looks. Well, if they can notice a differnece, that is truly amazing. Hope they never discontinue this! I will just have to buy as many as I can to keep the revenue up. They smell is nice (fresh and herbal) and reall lasts and make the hair so shiny, as well as soft, and smoothes the hair so a blow dry is effortless and quick. The price is totally fine considering the results.
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Conditioner -L'Occitane - Angelica Conditioner
bulbataras 2/1/2006 7:22:00 AM
OMG! I cannot believe how amazing this shampoo and conditioner are. I used to have very healthy hair but after going too light with my highlight and doing a TM over that, it was like straw. After about 5 months of The Tigi Fashionista combo (also great) after a tone down on the color, it was definitely getting to be like normal, healthy looking hair again. I think it was finally adjusting to the Tigi products when I decided to try this combo after my fiance used a sample in a Four Seasons and his hair was baby soft. Well, totally amazing. I have done horrible things to my hair over the years and have tried everthing, especially high end products and this is the most amazing result I have ever had. Even guys at work noticed and are commenting on how soft and pretty my hair looks. Well, if they can notice a differnece, that is truly amazing. Hope they never discontinue this! I will just have to buy as many as I can to keep the revenue up. They smell is nice (fresh and herbal) and reall lasts and make the hair so shiny, as well as soft, and smoothes the hair so a blow dry is effortless and quick. The price is totally fine considering the results.
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Eye Shadow -Laura Mercier - Eye Colour in Cashmere
bulbataras 2/1/2006 7:14:00 AM
I agree with the other reviewer, this is gorgeous. I have a LM palette from last year and it contains guava, oyster, cashere and truffle. I use guava as a wash, put cashmere in the crease and line the upper and lower very finely with truffle and this is stunning and natural. They all last all day and the level of pigment is so sophisticated, you cannot overdue any of her shades. LM shadows are great colors and textures, and this is a beautiful and natural pinky light plum type color, very usual and pretty.
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