Lip Treatments -Bath and Body Works - Superfill Extreme Lip Plumper
hot_mama 4/10/2007 10:38:00 PM
Wow, this is tingly. When I first tried it, I was a little worried that I was having some really bad allergic reaction to it, and pictured myself with lips freakishly red and swollen. Turns out, no, that's how it's *supposed* to feel! It's like Lip Venom times 100. Seriously, if the tiny little tingle in Lip Venom bothers you, this is not for you! Anyway, it has an okay grapefruit scent. I really can't comment on the "plumping"; I asked my husband if my lips looked any different, and he said, "Um, shiny?"...still, I can't imagine that it could cause the sensation it does without causing some plumping as well. Lasts about 20 minutes or so. Gonna give this one away. I would be scared that, without thinking about it, I'd kiss someone while wearing it and cause them great alarm when their own lips started suddenly burning and tingling.
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Cleansers -Lumene - Lift Touch Rejuvenating Cleansing Oil
hot_mama 4/8/2007 10:12:00 AM
I've used this for 3 or 4 days now, and so far so good. I had a bad reaction to DHC's oil (lovely, itchy red bumps), but nothing to this yet. Yes, it does have a fair amount of fragrance (perfumey-smelling), which is its only downside at the moment. I don't use it near my eyes, just cuz I'd rather use a separate product. It feels good, rinses easily, and my skin isn't tight afterward. Will update after using it for a little longer!
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Cleansers -DHC - Deep Cleansing Oil
hot_mama 4/5/2007 7:00:00 PM
I tried a sample of this and *loved* it. It was so fun to use, and left my skin feeling great. So I ordered a full size. After using it twice more, my face became covered in itchy red bumps. Very sad, b/c I hadn't been so excited about a face wash in a long time. From my research it sounds like the rosemary in it might have irritated my skin. I'm gonna look into other cleansing oils now. So I'd suggest trying a sample of this first...
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Sunscreen -Shiseido - Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion SPF 55 PA+++ [DISCONTINUED]
hot_mama 3/24/2007 10:02:00 AM
I had such high hopes for this product, and for the most part it has lived up to them, but I can't say it's quite a HG. It does feel very lightweight, and it is the least shiny s/s I've ever tried. It doesn't leave me matte all day, but my face is significantly better in that department than it has been with anything else, so I have to give it points for that. I guess I need to accept the fact that there is nothing that will keep me matte all day long. Anyway, the negatives are the perfumey smell, but that does disappear quickly. Also, I do feel like my face looks paler with this on. I would probably buy again only if I don't find anything better or equal at a lower price.
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Cleansers -Purpose - Gentle Cleansing Wash
hot_mama 3/24/2007 9:44:00 AM
My only complaint about this product is the scent. It's not an unpleasant scent; smells like baby shampoo to me. It's just that if it's supposed to be so gentle, why must it be so highly fragranced? Aside from that, though, it is a nice basic face wash. As others have said, do not attempt to travel with it in its original pump bottle...I ended up with a sticky, soapy mess when I did that.
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Lotions/ Creams -Eucerin - Aquaphor Healing Ointment
hot_mama 1/10/2007 7:09:00 AM
This stuff is magical. When my son's cheeks get all windburned from the cold, I put some of this on them and they're all better within a couple of hours. My daughter had this rash on her hands from the cold also, with red, super dry skin, and this is the only thing that has helped. I love the little tiny tubes for carrying around, too!
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Shampoo -Unlisted Brand - Paves No Sulfates Allowed Repairing Shine Shampoo
hot_mama 1/6/2007 8:43:00 PM
Like others have said, this made my hair dry and tangly. Also, I generally love lemon scents, but this one just smelled "harsh" to me. So much so that even if I loved how it worked, I probably still wouldn't use it.
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Eye Makeup Remover -Almay - Moisturizing Eye Makeup Remover Pads
hot_mama 12/30/2006 10:00:00 PM
Ewwww, so oily. Like rubbing a big handful of Crisco on your face, and yes, the oil ends up coating your eyeballs. Not pleasant.
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Toners -Unlisted Brand - Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar
hot_mama 12/30/2006 8:52:00 AM
This worked really well for me, but I had to stop because DH kept complaining about it stinking up the bathroom. If I wasn't so lazy I would try mixing it up with some essential oils, though the smell doesn't bother me. Might try again in the summer, which is when I need a toner anyway.
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Cleansers -Cetaphil - Gentle Skin Cleanser
hot_mama 12/30/2006 8:49:00 AM
Slimey! Leaves a gross film on your skin no matter how well you rinse.
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Mascara -Cover Girl - Lash Exact
hot_mama 12/30/2006 8:47:00 AM
I love that you don't have to use a lash comb thingie after you puts this one. Saves one more step as far as I'm concerned. It's very natural looking as far as mascaras go. If I try to put on more than one coat it starts to get clumpy, but one coat is perfect for separating lashes and making them stand out a little bit.
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Gels/Soaps -Bath and Body Works - Pecan Passion Temptations 3 in 1
hot_mama 12/30/2006 8:36:00 AM
I enjoyed this one for about two showers. Then it smelled sickening to me. Of course in the meantime I had bought the lotion, the lip gloss, and some spray because I thought I loved the scent. It's weird because I often like sweet scents. There is something in this that smells buttery, and I think that is what turned me off.
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Lotions/ Creams -Philosophy - Marshmallow Cream Body Souffle
hot_mama 10/3/2006 1:22:00 PM
I hate to say it, but this smells like vomit to me....that about sums it up.
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Treatments -Bliss Labs - Instant Mattification
hot_mama 9/26/2006 8:45:00 AM
After shelling out so much money for this, maybe my expectations were unrealistic. If it really kept me matte for hours at a time, it would be worth all that money. But--it only works for two or three hours, and not wonderfully at that. And I'm not like super insanely oily to begin with. Also, I now have some little whiteheads that I'm pretty sure are from using this. I am soooo disappointed. Seriously. I wish I had swapped for this or tried a sample first.
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Lip Gloss -DuWop - Lip Venom
hot_mama 8/3/2006 7:48:00 AM
Eh...this didn't do anything dramatic. Or anything at all, really. The only good thing about it imo is its weirdly pleasant smell, which reminds me of the bottom of a trick or treat bag with all the mingled candy smells. Wouldn't buy again.
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