Other -Crest - Whitestrips
spaflam 5/22/2013 2:29:00 PM
There are many different formulations for the whitestrips and it can vary how long you are supposed to wear them for and the percentage of Carbamide Peroxide contained. That said, I have gotten better results with intermittent usage (I do not use them constantly but I do wear them for 5-8 days in a row and then stop). Better results than Zoom 2 which made me sensitive as hell and only got me 1 shade whiter. I get about 2 shades whiter with the "professional effects" strips and about 1 shade white (but no sensitivity) with the "Sensitive" formula which is weaker and you wear it for fewer minutes at a go. All in all, I recommend doing some research on all of the crest products - and then picking the whitestrips that will be best for you. A great alternative to pricy in-office procedures and good for extrinsic staining.
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Fragrances -Yardley - English Lavender Cologne Spray
spaflam 5/21/2013 10:55:00 AM
Too damned strong - that blast of Lavender is a nostalgic calling back to circa 1980 when my mom kept s pump botion of Yardely English Lavendar lotion on the counter. A blast (literally) from the past - but alas, not a fave.
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Gels/Soaps -Yardley - English Lavender Soap
spaflam 5/21/2013 10:54:00 AM
My mom had the liquid pump soad of Yardley English Lavender in her powder room circa 1977 - 1983. Nostalgic for me - a sweet single-note lavender scent. Also came in a lotion. Classic.
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Lotions/ Creams -Caswell-Massey - English Lavander Body Lotion
spaflam 5/21/2013 10:52:00 AM
Nostalgic lavendar lotion with a mildly greasy feel but works well enough. Reminds me of "Old English Lavendar" lotion that my mom had in her 1970's powder room. Powdery and floral and sweet.
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Fragrances -Caswell-Massey - Lily of the Valley
spaflam 5/21/2013 10:49:00 AM
I love LOTV and Caswell-Massey delivers a classic single-note version that is airy and sweet and not headache-inducing. Fades fast - so re-apply as needed. A bottle lasts me a long, long time though so truthfully I will proably not repurchase.
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Fragrances -Coty - Sand & Sable
spaflam 5/21/2013 10:46:00 AM
A classic Coty d/s frag that I happen not to like - but my aunt did especially back in the '80's. Too "warm" and sweet for me.
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Polishes -Unlisted Brand - Dare to Wear: Perfect Match - Violet Fizz
spaflam 5/21/2013 8:51:00 AM
Dare to Wear lacquers and the corresponding Perfect Match gel colors are so terrific! I never even heard of this brand until 2 years ago and last week I got a gorgeous gel mani with Violet Fizz - a deep purple (eggplant) with a blackness and rich pigmentation. LOVE it - reminds me a bit of OPI Ink or LAPD but less micro-glitter and distinctly purple. (Not Navy Blue). Love it!
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Polishes -Unlisted Brand - Dare to Wear: The King's Navy
spaflam 5/16/2013 2:31:00 PM
This gorgeous deep navy blue is akin to OPI's Russian Navy but has a hint of micro-sheen to it and dries uber-shiney. I love it - and it comes as a traditional lacquer or as a "Perfect Match: gel. Lovely for a pedi.
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Primer/ Corrector -Avon - MagiX Face Perfector
spaflam 5/16/2013 1:30:00 PM
Just started using this product and so far no "fishy" smell as others have said. Light weight and seems OK so far - much cheaper than Smashbox Photo-finish but not quite as thick - so I will update this review to see how it goes. Very cheap (7.99 on sale from 9.99).
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Highlighters -Avon - Magix Illuminator
spaflam 5/16/2013 11:17:00 AM
Just started using this product and so far no "fishy" smell as others have said. Light weight and seems OK so far - much cheaper than Smashbox Photo-finish - so I will update this review to see how it goes. Very cheap (7.99 on sale from 9.99).
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Eyeliner -Avon - Glimmersticks Liqui-Glide
spaflam 5/16/2013 11:06:00 AM
Glimmersticks come in a variety of shades, finishes and formulae that vary from campaign to campaign. The Liqui-Glide finish feels gel-like and a bit wet upon first application. These liners range in price anywhere from $2 to $5 based on quantities ordered and specific promotions. They are very inexpensive.
I like the Liqui-Glide finish in Black Plum.
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Eyeliner -Avon - Glimmersticks eye liner
spaflam 5/16/2013 10:57:00 AM
Glimmersticks come in a variety of shades, finishes and formulae that vary from campaign to campaign. Anywhere from $2 to $5 each based on quantities ordered and specific promotions they are very inexpensive.
I like the Liqui-Glide finish and the line called "Chromes" even though the 2 "Chromes" I tried are not metallic at all - one is matte and one is sueded.
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Eyeliner -Avon - Glimmersticks Chromes - Veluxe Blue (G204)
spaflam 5/16/2013 10:53:00 AM
Veluxe Blue is a deep violet-blue (not that much purple to it - but not navy blue) eyeliner in the Glimmersticks line from Avon. It is not very "Chromey" but more of a matte or sueded finish. Applies smoothly, evenly and easily with a light hand - don't press too hard or you'll get "racoon eyes". Very inexpensive on a promotion for $1.89 each (plus tax and shipping) from my Avon-lady coworker.
The only reason I put that I would not repurchase is because I like some of the other deep-blue/black shades more.
Wish this were a tad more purple - and it will take me years to use up all of the eyeliners I already own. (Over 50 of 'em of various brands in shades of green, blue, purple, black and brown.)
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Eyeliner -Avon - Glimmersticks Chromes - Night Star (G203)
spaflam 5/16/2013 10:49:00 AM
Night Star is a midnight-blue (blackish-blue eyeliner in the Glimmersticks line from Avon. It is not very "Chromey" but not truly matte either. Applies evenly and easily with a light hand - don;t press hard or you'll get "racoon eyes" and is a very wearable shade. Super cheap on a promotion for 1.89 each (plus tax and shipping) from my Avon-lady coworker.
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Lotions/ Creams -Avon - Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus SPF 30
spaflam 5/15/2013 8:51:00 AM
A coworker sells Avon and I needed some bugspray with SPF abnyway so for $7.99 (usually it's $9.99, I think) I got the 4 oz. aerosol can of this.
Unscented - so it smells neutral (like propellant??) to me and so far it seems to be working.
I will update my review once we go to the beach.
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