Lotions/ Creams -Kiehls - Ultimate Strength Hand Salve
meganterese 12/28/2012 10:06:00 PM
This hand cream is pretty great. I wash my hands 15+ times a day (working in a day care) so my hands get very dry. It does a pretty great job of keeping my hands moisturized for several hours, but it does not last all day. I need quite a few applications for my dry hands. It has a slight medicinal smell, but that does not bother me.
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Cleansers -LUSH - Buche de Noel
meganterese 12/28/2012 10:02:00 PM
I received a sample of this with an order and I ended up liking it so much I bought it! I normally use herbalism everyday and love it, so this will not be replacing it. Buche de Noel seems to strip the oils from my skin more than herbalism, so I would not want to use this everyday, maybe 2 times a week or a day when I want to be especially oil free. Too bad it's only available around Christmas, I would love to try it in the summer!
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Scrubs -LUSH - Ocean Salt
meganterese 12/28/2012 9:59:00 PM
This is my go to exfoliator. It;s too expensive for me to use it on my body, but I use it on my face about once a week. It helps keep my skin clear, soft and free of dry patches. I absolutely love the smell! Using a small amount (quarter size or less) once a week makes the larger size pot last me the whole year. Definitely worth the money!
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Makeup Brushes -MAC - 227 Large Fluff Brush
meganterese 12/28/2012 9:50:00 PM
I use this brush everyday for my highlighter shadow. It covers a large area of lid very quickly and provides nice coverage. It really is very big; I would suggest seeing it in person before you order it of watching a video review online. This is definitely meant for covering larger areas. I wouldn't say it is a must-have brush, but if your budget allows (because it's quite expensive!) I might splurge if you think you would get a lot of use from it!
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Eye Shadow -Urban Decay - Naked Palette
meganterese 12/28/2012 9:46:00 PM
This is a very nice range of shadows. I like that it comes with a few matte but mostly shimmer shadows. i think it's a great price for all of the shadows you get! I have a lot of similar shadows by MAC but I love that I can take the whole palette with me if I'm traveling. I received it as a gift for my birthday and I'm very glad I got it!
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Makeup Brushes -MAC - #242 Shader Brush
meganterese 12/28/2012 9:43:00 PM
I received this brush for Christmas and have been using it to apply paint pots (as an eyeshadow base). It covers a large area of the lid and spreads the product nicely. I've been cleaning it everyday so the paint pot doesn't build up in the brush and it has been holding up nicely
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Makeup Brushes -MAC - #217 Blending
meganterese 12/28/2012 9:39:00 PM
I got this brush for Christmas and it instantly became one of my favorite brushes! It competes with the 239 in my book but it is fantastic. I love the shape! I don't like that the bristles are white because it stains easily but it won't stop me from buying it. I'm thinking about buying another one to have separate ones for dark/light shadows. This is a must have brush for me!
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Makeup Brushes -MAC - # 239 Eye Shader Brush
meganterese 12/28/2012 9:35:00 PM
I love this brush! I would say it is my FAVORITE eyeshadow brush. It really picks up the color! it doesn't leave a lot of fallout on my face. I actually own two--one for dark shadows and one for light shadows. That would be my only complaint, the white bristles. It just makes it look so dirty. Even the MAC brush cleaner doesn't remove the stain of eyeshadow completely. But It still does the job!
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Shampoo -LUSH - BIG
meganterese 11/16/2012 8:29:00 PM
BIG makes my hair feel fantastic. It does give my roots a little extra lift, but not a huge amount because I have pretty long hair. I don't use it everyday because of the price. My regular shampoo is LUSH's Daddy-O, but I use this every few days because it gives my hair that extra-clean feeling. I don't particular like the packaging because I'm always afraid of getting water in it, but I understand why it's in a pot--the chunks of salt are most likely too big to come out a squirt type bottle. I do love BIG!
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Crème -MAC - Mineralize Foundation
meganterese 11/16/2012 8:21:00 PM
I've been using this in NW20 for 6 months and LOVE it. I pair it with the 130 brush and love the coverage it gives. One layer is pretty much perfect but if I need some extra coverage, it builds perfectly and doesn't look cakey. As long as they keep making it, I will keep using it!
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Lipstick -MAC - Satin Lipstick - MAC Red
meganterese 11/16/2012 8:14:00 PM
This is a FANTASTIC shade of red. I went to MAC looking for a red lipstick to go with my Halloween costume, and this is a red that I would use for everyday wear. I didn't want a red with any orange in it, and this is perfect. Plus, it's great that you can get lipstick for free with the Back 2 MAC program. I have light skin and blonde hair and LOVE this color!
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Makeup Brushes -MAC - #130 Short Duo Fibre Brush
meganterese 11/16/2012 8:09:00 PM
I use this brush with the compact mineralize foundation and I LOVE it. I like how much of the product it grabs--a minimal amount. I can build up on foundation if I want a sheer coverage or a little heavier. It's very soft and I give it a gentle cleaning everyday with the MAC brush cleaner, and after 6 months of use it is still like new. This is my favorite face brush for applying foundation!
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Lip Gloss -MAC - Boy Bait Cremesheen
meganterese 5/12/2012 10:02:00 PM
I was looking for something that was similar to my lip color and this is PERFECT! I went to MAC to get my makeup some and was very pleased with this product. The best part is that it is not sticky at all! This will become my regular everyday lipgloss; I am in love!
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Scrubs -LUSH - Buffy the Backside Slayer
meganterese 12/16/2011 12:24:00 PM
Buffy is great! I will say that it is VERY abrasive. It stung slightly when I was using it on my arms, but they weren't super dry--my intention for this product is to try and get rid of some small bumps on my arms. It did feel waxy in the shower when I was done using it, but after I dried off it felt great. It isn't the most fun product to use, but the results afterwards are great. My skin was so soft and smooth! I have only used it one, but I was surprised how MUCH of the product was gone after I used it. I bought the smaller block ($11.95 for 3-ish ounces) and I would say that this will last me 10 uses or less. But this isn't a product that I'll need to use everyday and I think the price will be worth it!
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Cleansers -LUSH - Ultrabland
meganterese 4/20/2011 11:31:00 PM
LOVE LOVE LOVE this cleanser! I have never used anything that works as well as this does at removing eye makeup. My mascara and eyeshadow both literally melt off when I rub this on my eyes. It's expensive, but you really don't need a large amount. I'm thinking that my little tub will last quite a few months. It's a fabulous night cleanser because it does leave your skin feeling moisturized when I am finished using it that I really don't need to moisturize. It's great...I love it!
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