Mascara -Lancome - Hypnôse Precious Cells
alliwilt 5/26/2010 5:32:00 AM
I think I must have bought practically every new high end mascara released. Rough estimate is currently about 90 tubes (that's a habit!). I loved the normal Hypnose (especially with the Lancome base coat underneath), was less keen on Hypnose drama. Hypnose Precious cells is slightly wetter than the others but does dry quickly. I have been using for about 3 weeks but am yet to see a visible difference in lashes. Thi gives good dark colour and definition but not masses of volume. Good for a day time look though. There is slight flaking and smudging which I don't get with standard Hypnose but we are talking 12-14 hours of wear. Overall I would choose this for a day time look but disappointed no visible lash improvements...............yet!!
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Mascara -Revlon - DoubleTwist
alliwilt 2/2/2010 12:45:00 PM
Bought this mascara as, like others, I thought the brush/comb combination looked like it might do a good job. What can I say? When you pull the brush out it is caked unevenly in mascara and needs to be wiped before you even try and get a coat on your lashes. After 2 thin coats, the clumping was bad enough to need a comb through but the very worse thing of all is that after just a couple of hours of not doing much (working at home - no big deal out in wind, rain or anything) I checked in the mirror and looked like one of those horendous joke adverts for mascara!! Talk about panda eyes. Never to be used again and straight in the bin!!
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Fragrances -Chanel - Allure Sensuelle 
alliwilt 9/7/2009 8:40:00 AM
This is my "go to" fragrance. It is warm and sexy and I have never had as many strangers come up to me on the street or in shops or at work and ask me what the fragrance is. Makes you feel a million dollars. The only other scent that people seem to love and ask about is Tom Ford White Patchouli. Love that one too
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Mascara -Lancome - Hypnose Drama
alliwilt 9/5/2009 7:44:00 AM
I was SO excited when this mascara was launched as a devout Hypnose user but couldn't have been more disappointed. 2 lippies because it doesn't flake or budge during the day but the brush is horrible, the formula smells disgusting and I had to comb my lashes for ages to get them separate again. Stick to Hypnose!
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Cleansers -Caudalie - Cleansing Water
alliwilt 6/22/2009 6:43:00 AM
This cleanser doesn't take off all my eye makeup (hence the 3 rating)but used after Laura Mercier puriying oil, it leaves my skin feeling soft and fresh. Nice clean scent and good packaging.
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Liquid -Guerlain - Parure Extreme
alliwilt 5/14/2009 11:34:00 AM
LOVE this foundation. Although very fluid it has brilliant coverage (medium but buildable) and lasts a good 16 hour day (work and straight out afterwards). Depending on the season I am either a 2 or 3 and sometimes blend both to warm my complexion slightly (NC20). I apply either with the beauty blender, fingers or a brush and all give a really lovely natural but perfect skin finish. Packaging is glam and expensive looking (expensive in reality also). Definitely prefer this to my other main use foundations (MUF HD or Studiosculpt/Studio Finish).
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Liquid -MAC - Mineralize Satinfinish SPF 15 Foundation [DISCONTINUED]
alliwilt 5/14/2009 11:20:00 AM
Having tried all sorts of foundations (inc GA luminous silk, MUF HD, BB moisturising, EL Doublewear, Guerlain Extreme, Studiosculpt.....the list goes on) I was realaly excited when this was launched. I have used it for a couple of months now and whilst I like the coverage, I have to agree with a previous reviewer about the glitter particles. What looks like a luminous finish from a distance, in certain lights it becomes apparent that there are chunks of glitter in this foundation. Not only that but the glitter appears to be various different colours. NOT a good look at all!! Definitely now to be left in the drawer.
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