Primer/ Corrector -MAC - Prep + Prime Skin
thiebautrenata 5/19/2013 9:41:00 AM
Before, I have tried a Rimmel primer, the face shop and shu uemura mousse primer. The first ones did not for my skin, the shu uemura one was average. I have problems with huge pores in my combo to oily skin, so I decided to try the Mac primer. The glow is really good, it is not shimmery, but it gives me a good glow. It did a good job in minimizing my pores and the stay power of my make up was also great. I paid 350 rmb in China, which is expensive enough, but I don't regret. I like and recommend it.
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Blush -Maybelline - Dream Bouncy Blush in Pink Plum
thiebautrenata 5/6/2013 5:55:00 AM
This blush looks very natural, it does not highlight my pores, and it lasts for the whole day. I quite like it, since some of my cream blush and my pores don't get too well together. This has a more matte and powdery finishing than creamy blushes. The price is quite good as well.
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Bronzers -Sephora - Highlighting Compact Powder in Rose
thiebautrenata 5/1/2013 7:35:00 AM
This is my first powder highlighter and I like it so far. It is not too shimmery, just perfect, and it lasts for a long time. The price is good as well.
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Mascara -Lancome - Hypnose
thiebautrenata 4/12/2013 5:26:00 AM
That's what I call mascara. I ave tried many brands so far, Dior show, no real impact and transfered to my eyelids; Mac, long lashes, which gave me spider lashes and melts easily, Clinique high impact, which is good but doesn't give me enough length and fullness, Benefit that gal, which I find hateful, then my last purchase, Maybelline Rocket which is the best amongst them, does a good job and I was almost 100% satisfied when I finally tried Hypnose black out. I have purchased a 2ml sample and I saw the results right away. I have used it all day long and it still looks good, without transfering. I am condering buying it, price aside. I think I found my HG mascara! Here is China is costs much more than in the US, 340 rmb. I will try Maybelline falsies to make sure, but I find Hypnose is the best.
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Treatments -L'Oreal - Professionnel Serie Expert Hair Spa
thiebautrenata 3/14/2013 5:59:00 AM
I bought this on special, and before I was using that Shiseido brand called Senscience. My hair feels gorgeous after using it, it doesn't weight it down, it moisturizes and treats my hair. The smells is weird, but good. I am afraid of one thing: the big methylparaben they have in the composition. I am not sure if I would buy it again, it depends if I can get a huge discount. Besides, I am afraid of parabens.
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Mascara -Maybelline - The Rocket Volume Express
thiebautrenata 3/14/2013 5:54:00 AM
I am not too picky with mascaras. I have long lashes already, I need something a bit more dramatic with volume. I have a Diorshow mascara, which doesn't do anything and dirties my eyes, a Mac long lash mascara, which is awful and I look spidery, and a Benefit that gal, that is thick and is not good one. I decided to go for something cheaper, even though Maybelline in China is much more expensive than in the US, and yes, I am happy. Summer hasn't arrived yet, so I don't know how this macara will 'behave', but right now I am happy with it, it gives me volume, length, it is easy to remove, no cons I can think off. Let's see in the summer. PS: I have the normal version, I cannot find the waterproof version in China.
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Lotions/ Creams -Elizabeth Arden - Green Tea Refreshing Body Lotion
thiebautrenata 3/14/2013 5:48:00 AM
I got very disappointed to know that it has PARABENS! The smell is a bit artificial, but OK in general. I bought a L'occitane one which is way better.
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Gels/Soaps -Elizabeth Arden - Green Tea Energizing Bath and Shower Gel
thiebautrenata 3/14/2013 5:46:00 AM
I got very disappointed to know that it has PARABENS! The smell is a bit artificial, but OK in general. I bought a L'occitane one which is way better.
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Fragrances -Elizabeth Arden - Green Tea
thiebautrenata 3/14/2013 5:44:00 AM
It is OK! I prefer L'occitane.
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Gels/Soaps -L'Occitane - Verbena Shower Gel
thiebautrenata 3/14/2013 5:41:00 AM
Smells amazing. When I take a bath, the smell doesn't stay on my skin. Will try with a shower then. I have been using the green tea one, that is very very good, but I am not sure, I think I prefer this one. I am in love with L'occitane!
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Lotions/ Creams -L'Occitane - Green Tea body milk
thiebautrenata 3/14/2013 5:32:00 AM
I bought a Elizabeth Arden body lotion but I realized it had 3 kinds of parabens. Since I also had the EA Green tea perfume I decided to buy the L'occitane green tea body lotion. I smells fantastic, much much better than EA. Great for the summer, it is non greasy, it mosturizes well. If it was not for the price, I would give 5 stars.
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Conditioner -L'Occitane - Repairing Conditioner (Dry & Damaged Hair)
thiebautrenata 3/14/2013 5:27:00 AM
I have posted comments for the shampoo and it is basically the same for the conditioner: WOW! This shampoo makes my half straight half curly hair so smooth, with balance. It smells wonders, my hair shines and people ask me what I have done with my hair. I have used severals shampoos in my life, from cheap ones to Redken, Wella professional, Shiseido, they are all good, don't get me wrong, but this ones leaves my hair the way I cannot describe. I usually don't fall for a product the way I did for L'occitane. AMAZING, period. I love both!
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Shampoo -L'Occitane - Repairing Shampoo (Dry & Damaged Hair)
thiebautrenata 3/14/2013 5:20:00 AM
WOW! This shampoo makes my half straight half curly hair so smooth, with balance. It smells wonders, my hair shines and people ask me what I have done with my hair. I have used severals shampoos in my life, from cheap ones to Redken, Wella professional, Shiseido, they are all good, don't get me wrong, but this ones leaves my hair the way I cannot describe. I usually don't fall for a product the way I did for L'occitane. AMAZING, period.
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Lotions/ Creams -Caudalie - Creme Gourmande - Hand and Nail Cream
thiebautrenata 3/14/2013 5:10:00 AM
what a smell. I love this smell, it's not overpowering. The cream itself is good, but I feel my hands dry often so I need to use it several times a day. If it was more moisturizing it would be perfect!
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Lotions/ Creams -The Body Shop - Strawberry Body Butter
thiebautrenata 3/5/2013 7:16:00 AM
Oh no, the smell is toooooo strong and artificial. I don't like it. I prefer Victoria Secrets!
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