Lip Treatments -Nivea - Lip Butter
sincle 4/17/2013 11:09:00 PM
These are so good. Literally my favorite lip balms, and I have a slight obsession with lip balms. They provide moisture, last for hours, and smell heavenly. It's a very thick cream, not waxy at all, not oily at all, the perfect balance of the two. They make your lips baby soft and give you a nice, smooth base for lipstick. They're affordable. I don't mind the tin, which some can find unhygienic, but give it a go yourself before judging.
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Lip Gloss -Burt's Bees - Burts Bees Lip Shimmers
sincle 4/11/2013 8:32:00 AM
They're okay. I have one in Rhubarb, a mauvey red. It's fairly pigmented, does last for quite some time, and leave a nice satiny finish. However, these are not hydrating at all. As per usual, with a product that contains beeswax as one of the first five ingredients, it locks in moisture rather than providing it. It has a sharp peppermint smell, which I don't mind at all, but some will hate. Mine won't twist down unless I put my finger on it and gently push down while I'm twisting. Overall, I will not be repurchasing simply because they're not hydrating. I do like the color selection though.
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Lip Treatments -C.O. Bigelow - Rose Salve
sincle 4/2/2013 5:32:00 PM
This is a multi-functional salve. You can use it on your lips, elbows, knees, cuticles, face, any part of your body that is dry, really. I got mine for $5.50 at Bath and Body Works, which is expensive for a lip balm, but keep in mind that it's very versatile. C.O. Bigelow does not test on animals. Personally, I use this on my lips and cuticles nightly. I slather it on my lips and then apply a thick layer of Vaseline before I go to sleep. It's not still on my lips when I wake up, but they feel nice and hydrated. I've never really had a problem with dry cuticles, but they do look a lot nicer since putting this on my cuticles. I also use it on my elbows when I remember. The balm has a Vaseline-like texture, but it's actually hydrating, unlike Vaseline, which just locks in moisture. It smells kind of like synthetic flowers, but it's not a bad smell. It just takes a bit of getting used to. Overall, I think this is a nice product. The only complaint I have is the packaging. It comes in a tin pot, which is unhygenic, but my problem with it is that originally lid just wouldn't stay on! I'd hold it up by the lid and the pot would just slide off. Then I dropped it a few times, dented it a bit, and now the lid has issues coming off. That I blame on myself, but if I hadn't dropped it the lid just wouldn't stay on.
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Fragrances -Pacifica - Tuscan Blood Orange
sincle 4/2/2013 5:23:00 PM
This is a nice, natural fragrance. It's very one toned, with the slightest whiff of strawberries, but mainly oranges. I got this for $12 at Target, I think, in the rollerball. It's got a nice stainless steel roller rather than a plastic one, which looks nicer and feels soothing on the skin. The lasting power of this fragrance is terrible. Lasts an hour, tops. However, it's portable, affordable, and I quite like the scent. It's fresh and simple and I will be repurchasing.
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Scrubs -Neutrogena - Oil-Free Acne Wash pink grapefruit foaming scrub
sincle 3/25/2013 4:36:00 PM
I actually do not have oily skin, nor do I have acne. However, I am very drawn to this product. This is a foaming scrub with microexfoliating beads in it. You squeeze a little out of the tube into your hand, add water, and rub between your palms, then you massage into your face. I'm not sure how it works for acne, like I said, but I think this is a great daily exfoliant. It smells nice, and is gentle enough on the skin.
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Treatments -Garnier - Sleek and Shine Moroccan Sleek Oil Treatment
sincle 3/25/2013 4:33:00 PM
This is a generally good product. It's an oil treatment that is absorbed into your hair almost instantly. It smells amazing. You can use it in three ways, with your conditioner in the shower, in your hair when it's damp, and after blowdrying to tame frizz. I don't have particularly damaged hair. I do not heat style it, at all, and am trying to get my hair to full recover from a period of my life where I straightened it daily. This product, I feel like, helped, but not a lot. My hair is not overly frizzy, nor is it very dry. I just use this for the purpose of putting something hydrating in my ends. I would not recommend on dry hair, because it's easy to go overboard and get in your roots, which will make you look oily. I would recommend just smoothing a drop into your ends, either wet or dry. I will not be repurchasing for the sole purpose of trying out new products.
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Masks -Origins - Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask
sincle 3/25/2013 4:29:00 PM
This overnight mask is basically a cream that you smooth onto your face before you go to bed, and when you wake up, the majority of it has absorbed into your skin. Simply tissue off whatever hasn't. Use up to two times a week or more if you see fit. It's not cheap. The full-sized, 3.4 fl oz. size tube is $23 USD. It's available at Macy's and online. I got mine, a 1 oz. sample size as a gift. Packaging is a slim, green tube with the Origins logo and the product name on it. The back, at least on my sample size, are directions and ingredients. The product itself is a white cream that smells phenomenal. It smells spicy yet fruity and reminds me of green tea. Origins does not test on animals. I have dry/normal skin that suffers in the winter. This product was great for it. It left me with plump, hydrated and happy skin whenever I used it. However, the price is too much for me to justify purchasing. I'm sure there's a drugstore dupe out there somewhere.
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Toners -Neutrogena - Alcohol-Free Toner
sincle 3/21/2013 6:27:00 PM
I got this toner for about $6 at Target. It lasted me quite some time, and my mom and I both used it twice a day at one point. It's alcohol free, so doesn't dry out my normal/dry skin, smells nice, and works fine. It's nothing special, but I do particularly like how it's alcohol free. I will be repurchasing when I run out.
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Fragrances -Elizabeth Arden - Taylor Swift Wonderstruck
sincle 3/2/2013 6:58:00 PM
This scent. Is. Amazing. It's quite unique, reminds me of berries, but it doesn't really smell like them. It's sweet, but not overwhelming. I have the rollerball one simply because it was cheaper. I understand that Eau de Parfume is expensive, but i think 50 dollars is too much to pay for a bottle, even if it is a name brand. Staying is okay. I have to reapply in the middle of the day, but the rollerball is convenient to carry around. If you're looking to buy this perfume, go for it, it's lovely, but I would recommend the roller because it's cheaper and easier to apply.
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Eyeliner -Maybelline - master drama eyeliner
sincle 2/24/2013 9:48:00 AM
Overall a good product. It has a dark, creamy texture that stays put after it's allowed to dry. However, I had issues with that packaging. Mine won't twist down and took about five minutes of twisting to come up in the first use.
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Mascara -Maybelline - Great Lash Lots of Lashes
sincle 2/24/2013 9:45:00 AM
I have thin, short eyelashes that point straight down. I need a volumizing mascara, and this was not it. It does, however, provide a lot of length. Clumps up a bit, but I think it'd work fine if you combed it through. It has a very wet formula. I will admit that I love the applicator though. It's tapered, with a pointy end and a fat end. Overall nice mascara, but would not purchase again because it's not for me.
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Moisturizers -Ponds - Dry Skin Cream
sincle 2/24/2013 9:40:00 AM
I thought this was a generally good product. There are some pros and cons, like any other product, but overall it's very good. Keep in mind your skin type when buying; this is not recommended for oily skin. It's quite thick. There's a reason why it's called the "Dry Skin Cream." Some people were complaining that it sits on skin and leaves a strange residue. I had no problem with this. I felt that it sunk into my skin nicely and hydrated well. The cream comes in a pot, which can make for unhygienic use, but I make sure my hands are clean before using it. I saw two sizes where I picked it up (Target), and I got the smaller one. It's got a strange fragrance, not in a bad way. It kind of smells like a classic lotion. It fades after a little bit though. Ponds does test on animals. The cream itself is thick. I recommend for normal skin types to use as a night cream. It works fine for my normal/dry skin as an everyday cream. I massage the cream into my skin when it's still wet for the extra kick of moisture. Pros -Price is fair -Hydrates well -You get a good amount for price Cons -Smell (fades away fast though) -The packaging
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