Masks -Renee Rouleau - Azulene Gel Mask
Star5181 10/14/2008 3:09:00 PM
This is another 'eh' product for me. It's designed for sensitive skin prone to breakouts and redness. It's supposed to hydrate and calm the skin. I didn't really notice any changes or results after using this mask several times - my skin was slightly smoother, but that's about it. RR recommends using serums under a mask because the mask helps to push the serum into the skin. I used the Skin Correcting Serum, but did not notice any changes. Also, I hated the packaging - dipping your fingers into a jar doesn't work well for applying masks. At nearly $50 for a 1.7 ounce jar, I wouldn't buy this again.
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Toners -Renee Rouleau - Bioflavanoid Toner
Star5181 10/14/2008 3:05:00 PM
This is a nice toner with a refreshing lemon scent. It refreshes my skin but doesn't burn or sting. It doesn't dry me out. But I'm not sure it actually *does* anything! I haven't noticed any changes in broken capillaries, redness, etc, as RR says. While this is a nice basic toner, I don't really feel it does anything for me, so I wouldn't buy it again.
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Moisturizers -Renee Rouleau - Citrus-C Lotion
Star5181 10/14/2008 3:03:00 PM
I like this night lotion! Lightweight but moisturizes well, smells heavenly (a very light citrus scent), and doesn't break me out. It's a bit pricey at $33 for 2 ounces, but I think this one is a keeper!
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Treatments -Renee Rouleau - Glycolic Serum 10 Percent
Star5181 10/14/2008 3:01:00 PM
I tried this in conjunction with the entire RR Skin Type 4 kit, and didn't really see any results. I use this 7 days on, 7 days off, as RR advises. I can honestly say that I haven't seen any difference in my skin. Maybe I need to try a stronger % of glycolic acid. But at $40 for a 1/2-ounce bottle, I think I'll be going with another brand of glycolic acid!
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Treatments -Renee Rouleau - Vitamin C-E Complex
Star5181 10/14/2008 2:58:00 PM
This is just an 'eh' product for me. I've been using it for 2 months in conjunction with the entire Skin Type #4 system from RR, and haven't really noticed any results at all. It goes on lightly, blends in easily, and smells delicious. It does help the Daily Protection SPF30 sunscreen to blend in more easily, but that's about all I've noticed from this product. At over $60, I definitely won't be buying it again.
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Cleansers -Renee Rouleau - Purifying Face Wash
Star5181 10/14/2008 2:56:00 PM
I really like this cleanser. It's just a great, basic cleanser - doesn't break me out, doesn't dry me out, and removes all of my makeup. The price is definitely steep since it's just a basic cleanser, but a little bit goes a long way, and the 8 oz bottle is going to last me a very long time!
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Moisturizers -Renee Rouleau - Daily Protection SPF 30
Star5181 10/14/2008 2:54:00 PM
I really like this sunscreen. It is one of the few sunscreens out there that doesn't break me out, doesn't leave me greasy, and doesn't smell strongly like sunscreen! The only thing I didn't love about it was that it wasn't very easy to blend in - I started using RR Vitamin C&E Complex before applying the sunscreen, and that solved the problem. This is definitely very expensive at $30 per tube, but it is a great, problem-free sunscreen.
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Lotions/ Creams -Shi Kai - Borage Dry Skin Therapy hand cream
Star5181 1/15/2006 9:18:00 PM
Fabulous stuff - it is truly the best hand cream I've tried. It has a nice texture, absorbs quickly, and is unscented. It does a great job of moisturizing my super dry hands - this is the only cream I've found that really does the trick for me. The price is right, too. Will definitely repurchase!
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Shampoo -Avalon Organics Botanicals - Lemon Verbena Shampoo
Star5181 12/8/2005 8:48:00 AM
This is a great SLS-free shampoo. The texture and the way it lathers takes a bit of getting used to, but it does give a good lather. It has a sweet lemony scent that fades once hair is dry. It leaves my hair smooth and silky and removes any buildup.
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Shampoo -Matrix - Biolage - Color Care Shampoo
Star5181 12/8/2005 8:46:00 AM
This is a fabulous shampoo for color-treated hair. It lathers nicely, rinses clean, and leaves hair soft, shiny, and tangle-free. Not to mention it has that *fabulous* Biolage scent - yum!
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Lip Treatments -Desert Essence - Lip Rescue w/ Shea Butter
Star5181 12/8/2005 8:43:00 AM
This is my favorite lip balm - as others mentioned, it is not waxy, and just glides on your lips. It has a very light citrus scent which fades after applying. It does a great job of keeping my lips moisturized and is very affordable.
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Lotions/ Creams -Shi Kai - Borage Dry Skin Therapy hand cream
Star5181 12/8/2005 8:40:00 AM
This is absolutely my holy-grail hand cream! It's fragrance free, sinks into skin quickly, and doesn't leave your hands greasy. This does an incredible job of moisturizing - it definitely tops all of the others for me. It could be a little cheaper, but I'm willing to pay the $9 a tube for it :-)
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Makeup Brushes -Japonesque - Travel Brushes-ALL
Star5181 12/8/2005 8:33:00 AM
Japonesque brushes are incredible - I recently splurged and bought a bunch to replace my Sonia Kashuk brushes. What a difference! The brushes make a huge difference in the way my mineral foundation applies, blush, eye shadow, powder - everything looks smoother, softer, and well-blended on my face. Not to mention they are super-soft and great quality. I purchased the travel-handle brushes because they are a bit cheaper, and I find the shorter handle easier to work with than the full-handle brushes. They are absolutely worth every penny!
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Makeup Brushes -Japonesque - Brushes-General
Star5181 12/8/2005 8:32:00 AM
Japonesque brushes are incredible - I recently splurged and bought a bunch to replace my Sonia Kashuk brushes. What a difference! The brushes make a huge difference in the way my mineral foundation applies, blush, eye shadow, powder - everything looks smoother, softer, and well-blended on my face. Not to mention they are super-soft and great quality. I purchased the travel-handle brushes because they are a bit cheaper, and I find the shorter handle easier to work with than the full-handle brushes. They are absolutely worth every penny!
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Tinted Moisturizer -Clearasil - Adult Care Tinted Cream
Star5181 11/29/2004 8:09:00 AM
I didn't like this product. I have pale skin, and since this cream is tinted, it looks ridiculous on me! I don't even want to wear it around the house, it's that bad. It smells funny, it stings when it's applied, and made my skin extremely red and dried out. It did help the pimples a bit, but it was nothing extraordinary - I've used other acne items that have worked better with less irritation. I definitely wouldn't buy this again.
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