Polishes -E.L.F. - Nail Polish
desigirlatrichmond 4/11/2011 2:37:00 PM
Its a good nailpolish for the price. If you want something to last, its not for you, but just for a day or two, its a good option! http://style-delights.blogspot.com/
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Moisturizers -Unlisted Brand - Now-100% Vegetable Glycerine
desigirlatrichmond 5/1/2009 11:09:00 AM
ONE WORD - GREAT!!! I don;t need any facial moisturizers since I started using humble glycerine on my face in the morning. I have acne prone skin, it does not break me out. Just a subtle glow , not oiliness, no flakes, even in cold weather and dry winters, it works like magic. Its cheap, got mine from Whole foods for 4.99. A small bottle lasts a long time. I use it in a very simple way. after I washing my face, I put my favorite toner (Thayers alcohol free witch hazel with rose petals), wait while i brush my teeth and put my contacts. Then put a drop of glycerine on my palm, add 2-3 drops of simple tap water, mix and slather it on my face. No mess, no fuss, no problem. Glycerine locks the moisture in the skin, doesn't clog pores. Make sure you get 100% pure vegetable glycerine. My friend uses it as a night time moisturizer mixed with rosewater and lemon juice and it has helped her a lot too. I put it in day time because I have another night time routine of putting pure lemon juice on my face. You can also put it in your cleanser and face moisturizers!
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Skincare - Face -Pro Activ - 3-Step System
desigirlatrichmond 5/1/2009 9:48:00 AM
I used proactive for almost 2 years..It helped a lot in the initial months, but I guess after a while it lost its effectiveness. It helped heal the existing acne, but never prevented the new ones. I always had to deal with new pimples every other day..Its like I was being slave to proactive without having clear skin! I used to like the repairing lotion as it had BP but it was not drying out my skin. But Daily cleanser has scrub like feel and I don't think its a good idea to scrub the acne prone skin daily, let alone twice a day!! I liked the toner but I did realize that it contains alcohol, and alcohol in long run will strip down the essential moisture of the skin and your glands will produce more oil to make up for the loss. and that means only one thing - more pimples!!!! This product is good for people with very mild acne (as they show in the celebrity ads, like Jessica Simpson with just 2-3 small tiny pimples!!!), but for a regular girl next door for medium to severe acne, its not good. I no longer use this, just aspirin mask(2-3 times a week, see my review under aspirin mask) and lemon juice daily before bed. I use no-alcohol thayers witch hazel as toner, and my skin has improved A LOT!! I still get occasional pimples, but they are much smaller and heal pretty fast without leaving nasty scars.. So, please save your money and don't buy this useless product!
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Concealers -MAC - select cover-up
desigirlatrichmond 5/1/2009 9:37:00 AM
I like this concealer a lot..I have acne scars and some blemishes and this covers them absolutely perfectly..I can see the difference after I wash my face in the evening, that all those blemishes it was hiding are showing up again as soon as it is off my face! It is a tiny tube but it has been a month and I am using it daily, and no sign of finishing the tube..So I guess its worth the price. The most important thing for me is it does not break me out while giving me full coverage. I never had that with a drugstore concealer. http://style-delights.blogspot.com/
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Masks -Unlisted Brand - Aspirin Mask
desigirlatrichmond 4/24/2009 9:59:00 AM
This is the best mask I have ever used. It not only brings a glow to skin, it helps keeping acne away. I use it 2-3 times a week. And coated aspirin also works fine for me. Don't crush it, just soak it in a drop of water for couple of minutes, it melts like butter:-) I use aspirin mask 2-3 times a week. Take 3-4 aspirin tablets, sprinkle just 2 drops of water and let it sit for couple of minutes. It becomes mushy and paste like, then I add a squirt of organic honey and slather it all over my face, keep it for 30 minutes and wash with lukewarm water. PS. I also use lemon Juice in night and it has worked wonders from my oily, acne ridden bumpy skin.. My regimen -(Night) Wash face with Johnson's baby shampoo (thats the only thing that doesn't break me out), use Thayers Witch hazel with Rose, Put lemon juice before bed. Morning - Wash face with Johnson's baby shampoo, use Thayers Alcohol free witch Hazel, dab a drop of glycerine with a drop of water on face for moisturizing and I am good to go. I still need to wear concealer to hide acne scars, but I am amazed how little makeup I need these days after I started using lemon juice treatment in night. My skin practically glows!!!! Since my Lemon Juice (daily) and aspirin mask (3 times a week) routine (Its been month and a half), I have cancelled my proactive orders, threw the ZapZit tube in trash and just using these 2 treatments and it has been super!! Easy, cheap, less chemical, and clear skin...what else can I ask for! Don't wait for another day or another review, just use it, you don't have anything to loose. If it works, great, if not, at least it won't harm your skin or your wallet!
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Treatments -Unlisted Brand - Lemon Juice
desigirlatrichmond 4/24/2009 9:41:00 AM
After years of suffering from acne, assaulting my face with chemicals and being depressed seeing my sisters' and friends' glowing skin, I had almost given up on smooth glowing skin...Who knew a humble little lemon will do the trick! I use pure lemon juice on my face every night before going to bed (15 minutes before, so it dries off when I hit the sheets) And within a week, I saw a natural glow, even skin tone, clean and smaller pores and lightning of my old scars. I just squeeze the lemon in my hand and put it all over my face like a lotion. My regimen -(Night) Wash face with Johnson's baby shampoo (thats the only thing that doesn't break me out), use Thayers Witch hazel with Rose, Put lemon juice before bed. Morning - Wash face with Johnson's baby shampoo, use Thayers Alcohol free witch Hazel, dab a drop of glycerine with a drop of water on face for moisturizing and I am good to go. I still need to wear concealer to hide acne scars, but I am amazed how little makeup I need these days after I started using lemon juice treatment in night. My skin practically glows!!!! The only thing is - Be patient with it, give it at least 2 weeks to see results. use DAILY, no excuses. Don't use it in day time or before you go out, otherwise you will be more sensitive to sun and skin can become darker/reddish. So far I am so happy with it, and I am glad I read about it on MUA! Edit - I also use aspirin mask 2-3 times a week. Take 3-4 aspirin tablets, sprinkle just 2 drops of water and let it sit for couple of minutes. It becomes mushy and paste like, then add a squirt of organic honey and slather it all over my face, keep it for 30 minutes and wash with lukewarm water. Since my Lemon Juice (daily) and aspirin mask (3 times a week) routine (Its been month and a half), I have cancelled my proactive orders, threw the ZapZit tube in trash and just using these 2 treatments and it has been super!! Easy, cheap, less chemical, and clear skin...what else can I ask for! Don't wait for another day or another review, just use it, you don't have anything to loose. If it works, great, if not, at least it won't harm your skin or your wallet!
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Treatments -Neutrogena - Advanced Solutions Facial Peel [DISCONTINUED]
desigirlatrichmond 3/23/2009 1:16:00 PM
I have always struggled with acne, even to this date (I am 30), i get occasional pimples, used all kinds of acne medication, so its very much under control. But I have slight marks (not severe) and large pores because of all that. I was looking for some kind of cream/lotion to make my scars fade. I realized after a lot of internet research, that when your skin renews itself, your scars are faded, and it also helps younger-looking skin to come to surface. I am so scared of strong facial peels, (specially after seeing Sex and the City episode with samanta's peeled over face!!!), but still skin peels are the most effective way to get rid of your dead skin layer and let the new layer of younger skin show up. After reading some good reviews of Neutrogena advance solution facial peel, i thought to give it a try. Its not a miracle product as some would say, but its REALLY effective. I immediately saw glowing skin, and saw the pores are smaller in size. It made my skin really really smooth to touch. I have been using it every 2 days (they say rwice a week, but I have really stubborn thick skin), and it has pleased me every time. I have just used it 5-6 times, but i can say it makes my skin real smooth. It didn't help me fade the scars (yet, I will wait for a month or two), but just for the smooth glowing skin, I will buy it again. Its little pricey, but it is working for me. I got it from target for 21 dollars.
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