Bath Treatments -Unlisted Brand - Epsom Salts
Rapunzell 1/2/2013 5:49:00 AM
Epsom salt is magnesium, which is why so many glowing reviews here. Science has proven then when added to a bath the magnesium is absorbed into the blood stream. Magnesium is amazing for the heart, muscles, mood, stress, tension, palpitations, constipation . . . . The US Government reports that over 70% of the population is deficient in magnesium. Too much calcium leaches magnesium from the body. I've used epsom salt in my bath for years. I used to have anxiety, heart palpitations and migraines, all cured from taking these baths along with a magnesium glycinate supplement. Magnesium - the miracle mineral!
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Toners -Paula's Choice - RESIST Advanced Replenishing Toner Skin Remodeling Complex
Rapunzell 1/2/2013 5:41:00 AM
Unfortunately, this toner breaks me out. My 50 year old skin should not be breaking out, but every time I try to use this - there is it! Acne. No thanks.
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Treatments -Paula's Choice - RESIST BHA 9
Rapunzell 11/25/2012 3:19:00 AM
I just ordered my second vile. LOVE this. Doing wonders for clogged pores that nothing has been able to treat! In my 50's, sensitive skin that can still break out. This is tacky at first but quickly soaks completely in. This is one of the best products I've ever used. Constantly now getting asked what I'm using and this is the only new product I've used in 6 months. Do have to be careful with the application, hard to control the amount. But even with that this is - A KEEPER!!!! This lasted me 2 months with daily use on my entire face. UPDATE: Ran out in between orders and my skin didn't look nearly as good. This stuff ROCKS. It just amazing for my skin!
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Treatments -Derma E - skin lighten
Rapunzell 9/5/2012 2:10:00 PM
Love this product. I had some sun spots on my chest and did some TCA peels which helped a little but it was still uneven. This cleared it all up. IF you have patience and give this a few months to work, it gently lightens the skin. I now use it on my face and the results are wonderful, it removes spots and brightens the skin. Will continue to use even after all spots are gone. Safer than the standard lighteners, this is a keeper!! I love the texture, creamy and soaks right in!
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Mascara -Bare Escentuals - Flawless Definition Volumizing mascara
Rapunzell 6/15/2012 4:46:00 PM
Love, love, love this! Thank you ladies for these reviews that prompted me to buy this a month ago. My lashes are becoming thicker and healthier and it's rated safe on EWG which is rare for mascara. This is a find, I just got another tube in case they discontinue! The Volumizer, rather than the other one, is the right one to buy!
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Treatments -Unlisted Brand - Homemade Vitamin C Serum
Rapunzell 5/17/2012 9:49:00 PM
LOVE THIS! I've been making my own Vit. C serum for 6 months. I use Vit. C crystals from Trader Joes. I make a strong green tea and add this. With a few other things. It's the BOMB! Will never be without and it costs pennies. Win-win-win!
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Fragrances -Cartier - Le Baiser Du Dragon - Parfum
Rapunzell 1/19/2012 8:35:00 PM
This is my end-all be-all perfume. Every single time I wear it people stop me to tell me they love the scent and ask "what is it"! I'll have strangers stop me in stores. LOVE it!
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Treatments -Paula's Choice - RESIST Daily Smoothing Treatment with 5% AHA
Rapunzell 8/30/2011 2:16:00 PM
I have very difficult skin! In mid-life - still breaking out and aging - a tough combo. Extremely sensitive but also prone to oily skin and problems. I keep trying to use AHA's and BHA's as recommended but so far none seem to help my skin. Until this arrived! I got a bunch of samples and have now used for weeks - and I can't get over my skin. This is the winning combo for me. Clear skin, no redness. Beautiful - needless to say I just ordered the product! LOVE IT! UPDATE: My skin looks AMAZING. This might be one of the best products I've ever used - and I'm picky, my skin is very difficult. Using with the Anti-aging Clear Skin Hydrator - Never been a fan of PC until now . . . WOWOW!
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Primer/ Corrector -Unlisted Brand - Monistat - Chafing Relief Powder-Gel 
Rapunzell 1/21/2011 1:43:00 PM
LOVE this. Makes my skin look remarkable better after I apply foundation. And it gets a very safe rating for the ingredients in it on the EWG site! Win - win.
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Loose Powders -MAC - Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder
Rapunzell 1/17/2011 2:12:00 AM
I can't figure out what is supposedly so good about this powder? It doesn't last. It's leaves a flat, dull - white finish. Really disappointed. If I could return it - I would. UPDATE: I switched to the Jane Iredale loose finish powder and love it. Also love the safety of the ingredients. Winner all the way around.
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Treatments -MD Skincare by Dr. Dennis Gross - Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel
Rapunzell 1/15/2011 12:05:00 AM
I did a review for this peel on MakeupAlley 8 years ago and I'm still raving about it. I'll stop using it for a few months and then when I start again I'm as happy with the results as ever. My next try will be the extra-strength version. This product is a keeper! BTW - I cut the pads in half and one jar goes twice as far.
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Treatments -Skinceuticals - Phloretin CF
Rapunzell 1/14/2011 11:37:00 PM
Wow, wow, wow. I have to say this serum is wonderful. I've been using for over a month and now I understand why other women here don't want to ever be without it. I can see a big difference in my skin. IMPRESSIVE! A keeper!
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Liquid -Boots - No7 Intelligent Balance Foundation Mousse
Rapunzell 1/8/2011 2:19:00 AM
This foundation gets rated with an excellent safety rating on EWG.org which is why I first purchased it. I've been using it for a short time and am falling in love with it. Was using Revlon Colorstay for years - my skin is oily and sensitive, have some larger pores - this foundation looks beautiful. Smooth. I'm so far very pleased with it! After a few hours - this foundation looks even better. Wow. Will update - UPDATE - a week later and still loving this. In fact going to add a star. BUT - I called Boots and they are discontinuing the colors that I use. I mix two colors together to get the perfect shade - New Ivory and Blond. So I've purchased 2 more bottles of each. I'm getting more compliments on my skin then I ever have. A beautiful foundation! UPDATE #2 -Still love this foundation - hope they never discontinue. The trick is - moisturize first. Then apply a thin layer using a flat foundation brush. If you need more, layer it but start with a little. Great product.
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Treatments -Neutrogena - Oil-Free Acne Stress Control 3-in-1 Hydrating Acne Treatment [DISCONTINUED]
Rapunzell 6/4/2010 3:27:00 PM
I'm having wonderful results alternating a combination of products. The Neutrogena Clear Pore mask with Acne Stress Control one morning and the Oil Free Acne Wash with a benzoyl peroxide cream the next. Skin looks great! And I have difficult skin!
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Scrubs -Neutrogena - Oil-Free Acne Wash Redness Soothing Gentle Scrub
Rapunzell 6/4/2010 3:26:00 PM
I'm having wonderful results alternating a combination of products. The Neutrogena Clear Pore mask with Acne Stress Control one morning and the Oil Free Acne Wash with a benzoyl peroxide cream the next. Skin looks great! And I have difficult skin!
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