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- Reviews: 78
Here are all my reviews:
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I received a sample of this product, a pretty big sample, too, so I was excited to try it out. I always look for sulfate-free shampoos, because it turns out that sodium laureth sulfate is used as an irritant by dermatologists for skin tests. I was already in the shower and wet before I decided to read the label on this shampoo. Oh look, sulfates. But I didn't think anything of it, and I used it. Luckily, this isn't a harsh shampoo at all. I have color-treated hair and a sensitive scalp, and the only negative reaction I had to it was a slight itching after lathering that went away quickly after a rinse. The shampoo has a subtle botanical scent, lathers well and washes out thoroughly without much trouble. My hair feels salon clean and soft. I would recommend this to everyone except people with sensitive scalps.
June 13, 2014
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This leave-in softens and tames my hair, but it doesn't have a very natural smell. I prefer botanical scents for products, but not laboratory-created, from essential oils and extracts. There's a big difference. I would also prefer something that isn't so pricey. I think I could find something for half the price or less for the same result.
June 12, 2014
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This isn't my favorite lip crayon, but that doesn't mean it's poor quality. The positives are definitely the smooth application and subtle though rich color. It doesn't smell bad or waxy like other lip products. If you end up licking your lips, it doesn't taste like much of anything. To me, that's another positive. However, it isn't very long lasting, and that is the number one reason I would use a lip crayon.
June 12, 2014
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These products, in my opinion, leave a lot to be desired. While the facial exfoliator does a good job sloughing off dead skin without drying, it stung my skin and had a very strong lemongrass smell that was off-putting. The body scrub smelled wonderful. I am a fiend for coffee. I tend to judge beauty products on whether I want to eat them or not, (silly, I know,) and this one certainly passed that test. I used this scrub on my chest and thighs, the chest so I could see the results, my thighs and other places because this felt so luxurious I wanted to use it everywhere. At least going on, this felt like an expensive spa treatment. But, and this is a big but, the next day the areas I used this on were irritated (my thighs) or flaky (my chest.) I doubt I will use this product again, despite the yummy scent and luxurious texture. As for the face oil, I threw most of it away. I used a few drops as per the directions. I rubbed it on my face after the shower when I used the facial scrub. A little went a long way, and my face did feel hydrated. But the next day, my face was badly broken out and much more oily than it has been in years. I wish I hadn't used this product.
June 12, 2014
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The first thing I noticed about this product was the texture. It looks extremely rich, and I was afraid it would be sticky or overly thick, but it's not! I used it on my knees and elbows before I went to bed. It's not messy, didn't rub off on my sheets, and it smells wonderful! (floral and sweet) The next morning the usually dry parts of my skin were smooth and hydrated but not overly moist. I live in a humid climate, so a lot of lotions tend to feel heavy. This is very light, so light I forgot I was wearing it. The only way I remember is that my elbows have stayed baby's-butt soft for days!
June 12, 2014
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When I opened this product, I was like: Wow, this is exactly like a wet nap - in look, feel, and scent. This made me super skeptical. I was expecting the wipe to be a sort of clay color, but seeing it was colorless, I had no idea how it was going to work. I went ahead and used it on my legs, right after a shower on dry skin, put on my pjs, and went to bed. The next day, I didn't think the tan towel had done anything. But then I realized the imperfections in my legs were still there, only they were 2-3 shades darker. It looks that natural. It's been 3 days, and the color is still there. The package says it will fade in that time, but I haven't seen any fading yet. I honestly wish I had enough for the rest of my body. This is my favorite self-tanning product so far!
June 12, 2014
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I love this scent. It's sexy, rich, and complex. It has staying power but it doesn't enter a room before you do. I usually spray it on my neck and on my hair so it'll stick around. Yes, it is pricey, but it's worth it. But because of the price tag, I tend to use it sparingly.
June 10, 2014
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First I have to say I'm not a huge fan of lipgloss, so take this review with a grain of salt. Lipgloss tends to remind me of middle school even if it doesn't look juvenile. I received this in a totalbeauty box,so I need to review it. The shade is GLG03-Beat Goes On. It is a pink shade with a gold shimmer. The gloss goes on thick but uneven. In applying, I started with my lower lip, but I soon realized that it would glop on if I applied it as I normally would in a painting sort of way, top and bottom. So instead I used my finger to spread it and rubbed my lips together to get a more even application. On my lips, the shade is more gold than pink. It is much too gold in my opinion, and it has a very sort of disco sheen to it. Not my cup of tea. As it dries, the shimmer becomes a little gritty, but it doesn't dry out my lips. It's actually a little oily. I have a zit a little way below my lower lip (lucky me), and it started hurting after I wore this gloss for a while. Also, the shimmer has started to wear off. I've only been wearing it for about an hour or so, and I've already managed to get it on the rim of my water glass and my dog's forehead when I gave her a kiss. This has very little staying power. The middle of my lips are already bare. If I liked this more, I would have definitely had to reapply already. But I'm not going to. Don't get me wrong, this stuff isn't terrible. It's fairly gentle on my lips and not drying. If you want a more glam look for night, this could be very pretty. I'm not sure it's a daytime gloss. And definitely don't kiss anybody if you don't want them to sparkle! Another note: this isn't vegan. It contains carmine, which is made from cochineal insects. On your lips. Yum yum. Not. Just my two cents. Hope this is helpful!
June 10, 2014
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I first used these in high school when the mega teeth whitening craze started. I had amazingly white teeth, so I can vouch for their effectiveness. But now that I'm 24, they hurt too much to use. My teeth are healthy, but these really irritate my gums after only about 5 minutes. It's so bad I have to take them off and spit out the whitening goo. I've switched to periodically using an LED treatment which is much more gentle. My advice: Don't use these if you have any kind of mouth sensitivity. Go for a gentler treatment instead.
June 10, 2014
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I've been using this powder for ten years - seeing as I'm only 24, that's saying something! It never dries out my skin or cakes my previously applied makeup. I use it as that last all-important brightening sweep to finish my makeup. Highly recommended!
May 6, 2014
