Top/Base Coats -Seche Vite - Dry Fast Top Coat
rchiariello 8/2/2011 10:11:00 PM
I'm not sure if it is my technique or what, but I don't think this top coat is all that great. It makes my polish literally tear off in relatively large sections. This would be nice, if I WANTED to remove my polish. This only happens when I use this specific top coat. I feel like the formula is too thick or something. Not sure, but I'm not a fan. Also, this smells like those Magnum Sharpie markers that I always associate with writing on moving boxes. Definitely wouldn't rebuy. Sure my nails looked glossier than ever, but the polish doesn't last.
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Treatments -Burt's Bees - Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
rchiariello 8/2/2011 9:58:00 PM
Stop reading. Go out and buy this product. First, I will start with the smell. This is the BEST lemon scent I have ever encountered. It smells exactly like lemon Starburst. Mouth watering goodness!! Second, this stuff is AMAZING for nails and cuticles. I apply it all over my nails and cuticles after I remove my nail polish. I'll also apply it to my cuticles at night if I feel like it is necessary.
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Lip Treatments -eos - Lip Balm Sphere - Lemon Drop SPF 15
rchiariello 8/2/2011 9:55:00 PM
I knew I shouldn't have caved and bought this lip balm. I got the lemon, because everyone said it smelled amazing. Okay, the lemon scent really isn't that great. Maybe I am a bit biased, because I think the best lemon scented product is the Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream. It literally smells like lemon Starburst. Anyway, that's another review. This lemon is quite faint, HOWEVER, when applied to the lips smells completely awful!! Even my boyfriend who rarely comments on things like this, was wondering what the smell was. It really doesn't make my lips feel all that great either. Nothing special, don't waste your money.
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Gels/Soaps -LUSH - Sweetie Pie Shower Jelly
rchiariello 8/2/2011 9:38:00 PM
This is the first Lush product I have ever purchased, so feel free to take this review with a grain of salt. This is a fun product and I probably would repurchase, but it doesn't clean my skin any better than a cheap-o body wash. This is basically just a gimmicky, although still neat, product. I keep mine in the freezer and take it out before each shower. I dig a small chunk (probably more than really necessary) and fold it into my mesh "pouf" sponge and just rub the sponge all over like normal. This lathers pretty well and although there is glitter in the jelly, it does not really transfer to the skin. I have found this jelly to be a bit drying, but my skin is dry to begin with. Oh, and I wouldn't really worry about the expiration date too much. Mine is about a month past the date and it still looks and smells the same (maybe because I keep it in the freezer when not it use). Fun little product that actually lasts many many showers.
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Foundations -Arbonne - Mineral Makeup Foundation
rchiariello 2/5/2011 4:02:00 PM
I was expecting a lot from my first Arbonne purchase. First of all, it is very difficult to even fit a brush into the sifter area. The opening is too small. This foundation doesn't cover all that well, even for a mineral foundation. It didn't last very long at all. I'm pretty disappointed to be honest.
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Polishes -Zoya - Suvi
rchiariello 2/5/2011 4:40:00 AM
This was the first Zoya polish I ever used. I wanted to see what all of the hype was about so I ordered 3 polishes during their promotion where I only paid for shipping and got the polishes for free. I was honestly a little disappointed at first. The polish seemed to spread around on my nail and almost "erase" itself in some spots if you went over it again. The second coat went on much nicer and the polish was completely opaque. The polish lasted my a very long time before it started chipping. This is the perfect Green Bay Packer green!
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Lotions/ Creams -Jergens - Overnight Repair Lotion
rchiariello 1/23/2011 3:10:00 AM
This product smells pretty good. I put it on my toes and heels before bed and they are still pretty dry in the morning. I want to like this product, but it's not really working for me. I'll keep trying it until I run out, but probably won't repurchase.
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Fragrances -Secret - scent expressions body splash
rchiariello 1/23/2011 3:06:00 AM
Oh my goodness! I bought the Cocoa Butter Kiss fragrance and it smells SOOOO good. I only gave it 4 lipsticks, because it doesn't last very long.
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Conditioner -John Frieda - Root Awakening Nourishing Moisturizing Conditioner
rchiariello 1/23/2011 3:03:00 AM
This smells GREAT and truly makes your hair feel wonderful!
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Shampoo -John Frieda - Root Awakening Nourishing Moisture Shampoo
rchiariello 1/23/2011 3:03:00 AM
This smells GREAT and truly makes your hair feel wonderful!
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Eye Shadow -Revlon - Beyond Natural Cream to Powder Eye Shadow
rchiariello 1/23/2011 3:01:00 AM
This is EXACTLY why I don't like buying things without reading reviews first. This product is terrible! There is absolutely NO pigmentation. I am glad I got it for 75% off. It might work as a base, but that's about it. I really want to like this eyeshadow, but it's not working for me. Revlon can't do mascara or eyeshadow right.
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