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- Reviews: 33
Here are all my reviews:
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Wow. I thought I needed an eye makeup remover with oil to remove my really tough waterproof eye makeup, but now I know I don't! This stuff is great and the price is the icing on the cake!
June 27, 2008
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I like the feel of this product on my skin, and love the fact that it's got some sun protection. Unfortunately though, the tint is a bit dark/orange for my very fair skin. I wish I would have sampled this before buying a whole tube! I also didn't notice much reduction in the apparent size of my pores, but because of the issue with the color I haven't used it much so maybe with more time or practice this would become apparent. I'm going to stick with Philosophy's colorless The Present for priming, which works great, and get my spf somewhere else.
June 26, 2008
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I LOVE grapefruit, and can "always" use another lip balm...I'm so glad I gave it a try! An earlier reviewer is right -- putting this on before bed leaves lips wonderfully moisturized and plumped in the morning! And, of course, I love the grapefruit smell. The consistency is a bit thick and thus needs some warming before you apply it, but a little swirling around with a finger is all it takes; and I think the thick consistency is a good thing because when it gets on the lips it doesn't feel sticky at all and seems to soak in nicely. The pale coloring of the grapefruit version is great because I can apply it without a mirror. Took off one star because it's a bit pricy, but otherwise this is a wonderful lip balm!
May 22, 2008
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Despite the rave reviews I've read here and other places, I'd stayed away from Tarte's cheek stain because of the price. However, I was lucky enough to get a sample mini version in a "gift with purchase" from Beauty.com, and I really do love it. As others have said, it seems sticky at first, but then it seems to "magically" blend into my skin with just a little massaging/blending with my fingers. The color also seems a bit intense at first, but it also tames for a nice blushing, natural look. The only reason I'm not giving this a 10 is the price, if I could afford it, I'd definitely buy a full-size version.
May 21, 2008
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I've got the "Wild Rose" shade of this, and it's a little too much color for me and a little too bright against my fair skin. However, the soft consistency feels great on my lips, so I might try another shade that's a little less intense. I also agree with some others that the pot isn't the best delivery mechanism; I've tried using a brush to apply but fingers do seem to work better, which is unfortunate because it's less hygenic and gets my fingers all red!
May 20, 2008
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This product does do what it claims, but it's not perfect. The fibers in the primer do add length to my lashes, but the consistency is a bit "goopy" and difficult to work with. The waterproofer is extremely effective, more so than waterproof mascaras I've tried; I've worn it over mascara all day and even in the shower and the mascara hasn't budged. However, in my experience the waterproofer clumps my lashes together and I need to do a lot of brushing after I apply it to make them look more individuated/defined. I like the idea of both of the products included in this item, and they do their jobs, but I wish they were a little easier to use and didn't add other problems.
May 15, 2008
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O-Glow has actually worked really well for me. I'm not sure whether it really reacts with my "personal chemistry" or not (the clear-to-color could just be a gimmick), but I do like the natural and subtle blushing look it gives me. As people have said here it may turn out the same color on everyone, regardless, I like the color. Just remember, you only need a little! The hot pink color I got when first applying it definitely was a little surprising, but after gently blending it in I was very happy with the results and use it nearly every day!
May 8, 2008
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I've been using this for a week or so now. I love Philosophy's "Hope in a Jar" but I wanted some sun protection. The consistency is thicker, not quite as creamy-light as Hope in a Jar, which isn't that surprising considering that it has the sun protection ingrediants. I also wish the spf was higher. Nevertheless, I'm happy with this so far and will definitely use it regularly on non-intensive sun days.
May 5, 2008
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At first I balked at the price, but after a makeup artist used this on me I had to have some. Not only does it work extremely well, the tube will last forever! The formula is so highly pigmented that you barely need any to hide discolorations or blemishes. I've been happy that the lightest shade matches my very fair skin well (I hate when "fair" means yellowy). I've shifted back and forth between using a concealer brush or my fingers to apply this, sometimes one works better and sometimes the other. One reason could be the temperature, when it's cold the consistency becomes thicker, not a problem, but different to work with then the more liquid consistency when it's warmer. Well worth the price (as long as it doesn't go bad before I'm done using it!).
April 30, 2008
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I've been loving Philosophy products ever since I recently tried the "Makeup Optional" kit, so I decided to give this primer a try too. Other reviewers are right - a little goes a _long_ way, and I'm still learning to use just a small amount. Also remember to put it on _after_ your moisturiser (it seals in the moisture and gives you that "nice canvas" if you want to use foundation). Definitely helps my foundation work/look better. Stiff price, but worth it for me! I don't have any problem with the smell, but if you're worried about it just give it a whiff at the store before you buy.
April 30, 2008
