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Bath & Body Works Signature Collection Eau de Toilette Black Amethyst
Sexy and seductive without sluttiness
I got a coupon for a free full sized bottle of the B&BW scent of my choice and I had a REALLY hard time deciding between this one and the Sensual Amber, but this one finally won out. Maybe it's because amethyst is my birthstone, but I could not stop smelling myself and it seemed so perfectly ME. The scent has staying power, and it's sexy and mysterious without being slutty. LOVE IT!!!! Master perfumers have seductively layered a sophisticated blend of Italian bergamot and rare camellias with exotic sandalwood and a surprising twist of vetiver in this hypnotic fine fragrance, inspired by chic, sensual and confident women. Winner: WWD Beauty Biz's Breakthrough Product of the Year/Mass Fragrance, December 2008. Spray on to pulse points, and enjoy our alluring fragrance With a higher concentration of fragrance oils, our Eau de Toilette gives you a more intense, longer-lasting fragrance experience than Fragrance Mist Fragrance Top Notes: Bergamot Italian Oprur, Juicy Mandarin, Sparkling Tangerine, Zesty Orange, Waterfruits, Crisp Melon Fragrance Mid Notes: Lily of the Valley, Magnolia Blossom, Sheer Gardenia, Tuberose, Freesia, Peony Petals, Camellia Fragrance Base Notes: Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla, Musk
July 1, 2013
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I like that this smells feminine and flirty without being too floral or overly little girlish. I see this as more of a daytime scent, as it's not too overwhelming for the office and has a sunniness to it. Fragrance Top Notes: Black Tea, Mouthwatering Tangerine, Cyclamen, Banana Leaf Fragrance Mid Notes: Maxillaria Tenufolia Orchid, Asian Syringa Flower, French Mimosa Fragrance Base Notes: Creamy Coconut Milk, Musk
July 1, 2013
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I love that they have colors available in matte, pearl and shimmer since most mineral makeup eye colors tend to be solely of the shimmery variety. While I do adore getting my glitter on, it's great that they have a matte option- a rarity in the world of mineral makeup. Particularly women "of a certain age" tend to have difficulty pulling off the sparklier eye since the light reflection can emphasize fine lines. I like to use Pic Nic & Beach Towel together. The blue of Beach Towel really makes my eyes sparkle, and the creamy buttery Pic Nic as a highlighter really makes my eyes look a lot bigger. I love to use these with a liquid cat eye liner for a mod-ish go-go look. Something else I love about these guys is their commitment to creating safe products.
July 1, 2013
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I really love this brand. I need to check out their other scents, because I have been using the Teatree Mint for roughly a year now. It's a great price, and a great product. I even converted one of my guy friends to start using it, because his Wal-mart brand shampoo was making his head look a haystack. After a week of using this, he had a completely different head of hair. (Not literally, of course.) After using the shampoo I like to apply the conditioner with a comb and actually get in onto my scalp. I know that normally you're to avoid getting conditioner on your scalp, but this one rinses so well that it doesn't bog my hair down and I adore the tingly sensation. After using this my hair feels super CLEAN. It's an invigorating scent, so save this one for in the mornings when you need a kick in the keister to get you going.
June 28, 2013
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I really love this brand. I need to check out their other scents, because I have been using the Teatree Mint for roughly a year now. It's a great price, and a great product. I even converted one of my guy friends to start using it, because his Wal-mart brand shampoo was making his head look a haystack. After a week of using this, he had a completely different head of hair. (Not literally, of course.) After using the shampoo I like to apply the conditioner with a comb and actually get in onto my scalp. I know that normally you're to avoid getting conditioner on your scalp, but this one rinses so well that it doesn't bog my hair down and I adore the tingly sensation. After using this my hair feels super CLEAN. It's an invigorating scent, so save this one for in the mornings when you need a kick in the keister to get you going.
June 28, 2013
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I have tried really expensive salon versions of color enhancing shampoos, and I find that the Ulta brand works just as well. If you dye your hair, it will extend the life of your color, and if you just want to pamper your natural color, these bring out highlights and (in the red, anyway) add a bit of sparkle to my hair. Sometimes I like to enhance my natural color by doing a lighter or darker shade of red on top of my hair, and I know that red is the hardest color to keep. Using this will definitely increase the life of your dye job and make your grow out less noticeable. On me, once it starts to fade out you can't really tell because it just goes blends into my natural red (and my greys start saying hello again!) but by observing my grey hairs, I've noticed that using this shampoo regularly adds a bit of color to them and keeps them more blended with my hair. I have oily hair so I didn't notice any drying problems, but i also do hair treatments regularly.
June 28, 2013
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I have tried really expensive salon versions of color enhancing shampoos, and I find that the Ulta brand works just as well. If you dye your hair, it will extend the life of your color, and if you just want to pamper your natural color, these bring out highlights and (in the red, anyway) add a bit of sparkle to my hair. Sometimes I like to enhance my natural color by doing a lighter or darker shade of red on top of my hair, and I know that red is the hardest color to keep. Using this will definitely increase the life of your dye job and make your grow out less noticeable. On me, once it starts to fade out you can't really tell because it just goes blends into my natural red (and my greys start saying hello again!) but by observing my grey hairs, I've noticed that using this shampoo regularly adds a bit of color to them and keeps them more blended with my hair. I have oily hair so I didn't notice any drying problems, but i also do hair treatments regularly.
June 28, 2013
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I know tons of people are wary of hot oil treatments, thinking that they'll simply make your hair greezy, but I assure you that that's not the case. I try to do one about once a month, and it makes my hair super soft and shiny and actually INCREASES the body in my fine, flat hair. The hot oil gives deep penetrating moisture to hair that has been damaged by heat, styling, coloring, over brushing or enviromental exposure. I know people who swear by hot oil treatments to extend the life of a dye job. After doing one of these last night, my hair actually has a bit of 'puff' to it. I like the TRESemme brand because the tubes are slightly larger than the average sized ones and I have LOTSOHAIR.
June 28, 2013
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The first time I saw these advertised on tv, I was awestruck. Now I too could have That Girl hair! While I was ridiculed by both the husband and a friend of mine who's a hairdresser for purchasing these, I just HAD to know if they really worked. Well slap my face and call me Shirley. These things RAWK. I have baby fine hair that sits flat dab on me noggin, but these gave me incredible lift without 2 cans of hairspray and enough backcombing to make me bald when brushing it out. The teeny one doesn't really do much more than give the appearance of a little extra body, I could do without that one. The other 2 are great though. The biggest one gave me Brigitte Bardot hair! I felt so sexy that I gazed lovingly at myself in the mirror throughout the night. Now with my fine hair, I did have to do a little extra work with the (included!) comb and some hairspray to completely cover the Bumpit. It takes some practice to get just right, the first few times I tried it, the comb fell out. The video I'm attaching only shows styles where they pull the hair back to hold it in place, but I found that it stayed in for hours with only occasional adjustment without having to do that. On YouTube there are instructional videos to help you perfect your technique. For $9.99, these are definitely worth it. (Though admittedly, the commercial is a bit cheesy.....)
June 26, 2013
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Oh, baby! This is the cat's pajamas! I am so in love with this scent. It's perfect for a romantic evening and subtle enough to wear to dinner and not gag on the taste. It lasts a really good long time on me- when we were going to sleep that night the hubby commented on how I still smelled amazing hours after application. LOVE LOVE LOVE this. Dior Addict 2 Dior Addict 2 begins with a sparkling, alluring burst of fresh femininity, like a sweet bubble of optimism and energy. Crisp, clean notes of bergamot, grapefruit, and orange mingle with fresh floral notes and ripe fruits, soothed with warm sandalwood and white musk - this is Dior's baby doll. Notes: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Orange, Freesia, Lily of the Valley, Lotus Flower, Pineapple, Watermelon, Grenadine, Sandalwood, White Musk. Style: Free-spirited. Feminine. Glamorous.
June 26, 2013
