Liquid -Sally Hansen - Natural Beauty Inspired by Carmindy Your Skin Foundation
athena_xxx 3/17/2012 9:25:00 PM
I'm really impressed by this foundation! I have oily/combo skin and I like medium-full coverage and this product is perfect. It's build-able so if you want a lighter coverage only use a little bit but if you're skin is acting up and you want a fuller coverage you can put on the first layer, let it dry, and add more. The first time I used too much because it feels like it'll be really light coverage but once it dries it covers much more than you think. I also really like the ingredients in this. I used to only use organic and natural ingredient makeup and the last few years I switched to cheap drugstore brands because I went back to college and needed to save my money but this whole makeup line is really not expensive especially for the quality that you're getting. I've tried all the really expensive brands and this is one of the best foundations I've used...it's really amazing and it's also good for your skin-my skin has become more soft and radiant since using this...It's amazing what good quality makeup can do! Definitely my HG foundation!!!
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Primer/ Corrector -Smashbox - Photo Finish Light
athena_xxx 2/4/2011 7:58:00 PM
This is my HG for primers...truly amazing. It creates a soft, flawless canvas to put makeup on. It really does fill in the lines. It's a bit pricey but you really don't have to use that much at all to get your whole face. I've also noticed that my skin has looked better and been softer since I started using it....maybe its the vitamins in it?? Either way I absolutely love this product and will definitely be buying it again
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Primer/ Corrector -Smashbox - Anti - Shine (tube)
athena_xxx 2/4/2011 7:36:00 PM
AMAZING!!! I have really oily skin that starts to shine after a couple hours. This is the best product I've found for oil control. I use this as the first thing I put on my skin after cleansing, then I put primer over it. I only use it on the really oily spots and it works amazing! It's pretty pricey but considering you don't need that much it's worth the price. It usually lasts me 4-6 months and I use it a couple times a week. It would probably only last someone 2 or 3 months if they used it everyday. Couldn't live without it!!!
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Styling Products -L'Oreal - Studio Line Idestructible Volume Spray
athena_xxx 1/13/2011 6:20:00 PM
I was pleasantly surprised with this! It gives your hair some texture so its easier to back comb and I use it with mousse and hair spray when I want super volume that lasts a long time. This stuff is good on its own though and my hair is really hard to style. Definitely worth the price!
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Shampoo -Dove - Energize Grapefruit and Lemongrass Shampoo
athena_xxx 9/25/2010 9:36:00 PM
I have long brown oily color-treated hair and I used this shampoo at a friends house once and absolutely loved it! This is weird for me because I'm all about salon brand hair care and I've tried a lot of different salon brands and I seriously haven't found a shampoo that compares to this. Even for my oily hair it does a really good job, sometimes I have to use a bit of dry shampoo the second day but its so worth it. My hair isn't weighed down and its shiny and easy to style. I've been using dove for a few months now and I love it. Definitely reccommended!
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Shampoo -Matrix - Biolage - normalizing shampoo
athena_xxx 6/22/2009 10:05:00 PM
I'd have to say this is the only shampoo I've found that won't strip my oily hair completely while still cleaning it. I use this with the hydratherapie conditioner just on the ends of my hair because thats what they reccomend and thats what comes in the package when you buy the big bottles together. I've been using this product for about a year now and my hair is shiny and soft and very healthy looking. I wash my hair every other day, I wish I could go for two but I have yet to find a shampoo that does that. But so far this is my favorite shampoo because it works well and doesnt overdry my hair. My mom also started using it too and found it works well even with her dry hair. Amazing.
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Shampoo -Matrix - Biolage - Cooling Mint Shampoo
athena_xxx 4/20/2008 1:17:00 PM
So far Im really loving the cooling mint shampoo and conditioner. I have really fussy hair and I have to have the perfect products to work with it or it looks terrible. I have straight, oily hair and use to get a really itchy scalp from most shampoos which would eventually lead to dandruff. Anyway, I wanted a shampoo that would deep clean my hair and treat my scalp at the same time so I tried this shampoo. I've been using it for a little over a month now and so far its working really well. I use to have to wash my hair everyday because it got so oily but now I leave it for every other day and it still looks really good. I dont get an itchy scalp anymore and my hair is super soft and shiny. I always get compliments on my hair now! So if you have oily hair, dandruff and an itchy scalp give this shampoo a try and I guarantee you wont be disappointed!! Second review after few months: I still like this shampoo the only thing I've noticed is that my hair does still get pretty oily the next day...I think I'll give the normalizing shampoo a try
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Skincare - Face -Pro Activ - Renewing Cleanser
athena_xxx 4/20/2008 1:08:00 PM
This cleanser works so good with neostrata products! I tried it with other proactiv products but it really didnt work. I had really oily skin with dry patches and weekly breakouts until I started using this cleanser twice a day, neostrata toner 8% glycolic acid at night, and neostrata smoothing cream with 8% or 10% glycolic acid at night. It works wonders!! I NEVER BREAKOUT ANYMORE!!!! This combo works so good together its amazing! It takes about a month or so to see the results but after that its constant. I've been using this combo for a year and it has never failed me once. Not only do I never breakout anymore, but I have glowing soft skin as well. The neostrata products are amazing, they somehow control the oil, the breakouts and dry skin!! The thing is with this cleanser is it does dry your skin out if you dont use the moisturizer and toner once a day. But it does control breakouts with the neostrata products. So this combo together is my HG!!! I cant live without it. I constantly get compliments on my skin now and it takes me half the time to put my makeup on because I dont have acne to cover up!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! UPDATE: I have to say that I can only give it 3 lippys now because it started to dry my face out quite badly and somehow it was still oily. I still use my neostrata toner and I use the Proactiv lotion but I've changed my facewash to Vichy exfoliating gel and it seems to be working really well just on its own so we'll see what happens
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Moisturizers -Neostrata - Smoothing Cream (all concentration levels)
athena_xxx 4/20/2008 12:49:00 PM
ALL of the neostrata products are amazing!! I have really oily skin with dry patches and I use to break out every week. I started using the proactiv cleanser, the neostrata toner 8%, and a cream with either 8% or 10% glycolic acid every day (the toner and cream only at night) and I NEVER break out anymore. I mean NEVER. like once in a few months I might get one zit and if I do it's always really small and goes away in a day...IM SO AMAZED!! Probably the mix of benzyl peroxide in the proactiv and the glycolic acid in the neostrata products work as an amazing team! not only do I never break out now, I also have soft, glowing skin!! I used proactiv many times before without neostrata and it never worked but this combo together is AMAZING!!! seriously try it if u break out constantly and have oily skin...it took a month or so for the results to really show but after that they're constant and I've been using this stuff for almost a year now and I still have amazingly clear and soft skin. THANKYOU NEOSTRATA!!!
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Toners -Neostrata - Toning Solution (8%)
athena_xxx 4/20/2008 12:41:00 PM
ALL of the neostrata products are amazing!! I have really oily skin with dry patches and I use to break out every week. I started using the proactiv cleanser, the neostrata toner 8%, and a cream with 10% glycolic acid every day (the toner and cream only at night) and I NEVER break out anymore. I mean NEVER. like once in a few months I might get one zit and if I do it's always really small and goes away in a day...IM SO AMAZED!! Probably the mix of benzyl peroxide in the proactiv and the glycolic acid work as an amazing team! not only do I never break out now, I also have soft, glowing skin!! I used proactiv many times before without neostrata and it never worked but this combo together is AMAZING!!! seriously try it if u break out constantly and have oily skin...it took a month or so for the results to really show but after that they're constant and I've been using this stuff for almost a year now and I still have amazingly clear and soft skin. THANKYOU NEOSTRATA!!!
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Shampoo -Paul Mitchell - Shampoo Two
athena_xxx 3/25/2008 6:45:00 PM
The reason why i decided to try this shampoo out was because i was using the extra body daily shampoo and my hair was too greasy the next day. But this shampoo ended up being way to harsh for me. i have oily roots and dry ends so i decided to try this shampoo but all it did was dry up my scalp and give me dandruff, and i still had greasy hair the next day! definitely not worth it. i decided to try shampoo one but so far i dont think its cleansing enough...
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Shampoo -Paul Mitchell - Extra-Body Daily Shampoo
athena_xxx 3/25/2008 6:40:00 PM
I really like paul mitchell hair products...the only thing i didnt like about this shampoo is the next day my hair is greasy. seeing as its a daily shampoo then i guess thats ok, but i don't always wash my hair everday of the week. i have oily roots and dry ends and when i used this shampoo it made my hair feel so soft and shiny and it added a little extra bounce. the only downfall is the next day my hair is greasy. im still undecided on whether i'll give this shampoo another try or move on to a different one of their shampoos.
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Cleansers -Ecco Bella - Deep Cleansing Gel
athena_xxx 2/13/2007 1:30:00 PM
I did really love this stuff but if you constantly breakout then it's not going to stop your breakouts. It is really good for oily skin though! I havent found a better cleanser for oily skin, but I needed something to help control the breakouts too. I have really oily skin that use to breakout every week until I started using neostrata products. Seriously if you have oily skin that breaks out constantly and uneven skin tone try using the proactiv cleanser, neostrata toner with 8% glycolic acid and a cream with 8% or 10% glycolic acid. Use them everyday! (I only use the toner and the cream at night) I NEVER BREAKOUT ANYMORE!!! Im so amazed because its something I've been struggling with all my life until now. This combo works so good! I have clear skin that glows and is super soft! It takes at least a month or so to really see the results but after that its constant! Ive been using these products for almost a year now and they have never failed me!
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Eyes -GloMinerals - GloMinerals Eyeshadow
athena_xxx 12/7/2006 1:37:00 PM
Love this whole line!! I had to write reviews for every glominerals product i have because glominerals is amazing!! the eyeshadow is really nice, it goes on smooth and doesn't settle in to creases. not to mention, all of their products are made with natural ingredients that help your skin rather than hurt it like most makeup does. the eyeshadow lasts all day, i never need to reapply. i would recommend trying this makeup brand, especially their blush or foundation. absolutely love it!!
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Blush -GloMinerals - gloBlush- Sweet
athena_xxx 12/7/2006 1:33:00 PM
I don't have this exact color, but i have a few of the other globlush colors. they are all great. i swear by this makeup line now. finally makeup that makes you look good and is made with natural ingredients. globlush is amazing. it goes on smooth and looks natural, and you only have to use a tiny bit on your brush because it's high-pigmented. it stays on all day. i wouldn't ever try any other brand of blush again. i'm so happy with this stuff that i love putting on makeup every day now. i totally recommend this brand, all of their stuff is great and lasts a long time. couldn't be happier!
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