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- HeathRene » See my profile
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I have about five different shades of the Revlon Lip Butters and I have really enjoyed wearing them. They give a glossy finish and are not sticky in the slightest. These are more pigmented than a balm, but less so than a traditional lipstick. The color selection of the range is excellent and each color I have tried, I have really liked. These are just so easy to wear and many shades you could safely apply without a mirror. I would recommend to exfoliate your lips before applying these because they can amplify the appearance of cracked lips. I don't find that these actually help moisturize my lips, but they are definitely not drying like many lipsticks.
September 28, 2012
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I purchased this in the "brownish black" and I always have this in my makeup bag. It is great for having on hand for those days that I don't have time to do my liner at home before work. I can apply this using a hand mirror at my desk...it is that easy. The formula is slightly watery, but I find the color payoff to still be great. I have had this for a few months and it is still going strong. It hasn't run out or dried out like a lot of liners in this style tend to do. The applicator is nice, but I do wish the tip was a bit thinner. I can get a close, thin line across my lid, but it is harder to wing my liner out with this. Not impossible, but a little challenging. I will purchase this again because it is affordable, convenient and lasts.
September 28, 2012
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I bought the Core Collection mainly for the buffing brush. I had heard wonderful things about Real Techniques and the buffing brush in particular. Despite being drawn to the buffing brush, I actually have found a use for every single brush in this set. I use the buffing brush for my loose mineral powder foundation and it is perfect for this. It picks up and distributes the product effectively and is so easy to clean. I use the contour brush for bronzer mainly, but it is also great for highlighter. Since these are synthetic, they work well with cream or powder products. The small foundation brush I like for cream highlighter or to help blend under eye concealer. It is personally way too small for me to use as a foundation brush. The small lip brush is the worst in the set. It's not great for lip products because the shape and size seem wrong. However, I have found a use for this in my nail kit. I use this for cleaning up the edges of my nail polish by dipping it into a cap of nail polish remover and working it around the sides of my nails. This set of four brushes comes with a little travel brush roll and only costs $18. Such a bargain for the quality and versatility you receive! I personally don't like the look of the Real Techniques brushes because they come off as cheap. I'd much prefer the handles to be completely black and more slim. Still, for what you pay these are great. Since they are so lightweight, they are great for traveling too.
September 28, 2012
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I received a deluxe sample of this and have been using it steadily around my eyes at night. It goes on smoothly, blends easily and truly hydrates my eye area without any burning or irritation. It doesn't do anything else (I think most eye creams can't do much more than this anyway) but it doesn't claim to do anything else either. This is also meant to be a nice primer for under eye concealer but during the day, I prefer to use an eye cream with an SPF. I would not purchase a full size version of this because it's not worth spending the money at Bobbi Brown on such a basic product. There are many other eye creams out there that will work at least as nice as this and are available for a lot less money.
September 28, 2012
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This is such a memorable and unique fragrance. It is so different from the other jasmine scented perfumes out there because this is not overly floral. The scent is clean, soft and lingering. People seem really drawn to this scent as well. I get so many compliments on this from friends, family and even strangers. I think it's such a shame that they don't carry this scent in the Sephora stores or online at Sephora anymore. You can, however, but this directly from the Fresh website. I have never loved a perfume as much as this.
September 28, 2012
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Bumble and Bumble knows good hair. I have very fine, limp hair that lacks texture so I look for hair products that will add volume without weighing my hair down. This product was recommended to me by my hairstylist who uses it on me whenever I go in. I layer this over the Bb Prep before I blow dry for even better results. This pumps up the volume of my limp hair and protects it from heat styling. It doesn't weigh my hair down at all. My bottle has lasted me quite a long time. I have been using this for at least two years and only just ordered my second bottle. For how amazing the Bumble and Bumble products usually smell, this doesn't compare. The smell isn't bad at all, but it isn't what I've come to expect from Bumble and Bumble. The Thickening Spray (now called hairspray, although this doesn't work like a traditional hairspray at all) is expensive at almost $30 for an 8 ounce bottle, but it lasts and actually works so I think it is worth it.
September 27, 2012
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Since I bought this brush two years ago, I have used it everyday that I have worn makeup. The shape of this is so unique and versatile. It is great for applying powder all over the face, but the tapered tip is especially great at getting around the corners of the nose and under the eyes to set concealer. This is nice for applying powdered bronzers as well. The bristles on this are so soft so it feels lovely on my face. After consistent use and washing this brush is still like new. When I bought this, it was a limited edition brush but they have since made it a part of their permanent collection. Smart move MAC!
September 26, 2012
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I was weary of the Posietint because I really didn't like the original Benetint. This is more creamy and easier to apply with its brush than the other. I am pale and tend to like cool toned pink blushes so this works really nicely on me as a cheek stain. Often times, the liquid stains don't work as well on the skin as they do the lips so this being an actual two in one is a nice perk. On the lips, this is a bright pink. You can apply just one coat for a subtle pink flush or you can build up the layers for a brighter, darker pink which I really like. Like many liquid stains, you should exfoliate your lips before using so it doesn't go on patchy. Still I find this much easier to work with than other liquid stains I have tried. This costs $29 which seems steep but the bottle really lasts. For a dual purpose product that works as nicely as this, I do think it is worth the price.
September 26, 2012
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I love that this is a two-in-one cuticle oil and cuticle pusher. This oil is lovely. It smells light and sweet...very relaxing when doing an at-home manicure. You twist up the oil and apply it through a brush which is super easy to get on every cuticle. The cuticle pusher on this isn't the best, just because it is rubber. The rubber has a bit too much give for a really firm pushing of the cuticles. I will enjoy using this until it runs out but I don't plan to repurchase. I can purchase pure almond oil in a larger quantity for less money. Without a need for the cuticle pusher, I will just do that. The pure almond oil doesn't smell as nice, but the smell isn't enough to make me pay a premium price.
September 26, 2012
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This is the most heavy duty hair spray I own or have ever tried. If you are looking for a hairspray that will lock your style in place, this could be it for you. I love using this at the crown of my head when I have teased or used rollers so that the volume is held there. This is also great for up-dos. I like using this on days that I wear a sleek top knot because I know I won't get any fly aways if I've used this. Some say they wish this came in an aerosol form but I disagree. I think the traditional spray gives more control since less overall product is dispensed when you spray. For such a strong holding hairspray, this is good because you can easily use too much. One, maybe two sprays is all you need when using this because it is so strong. If you use more than that you could get helmet hair. My bottle has lasted me a very long time because this is not an everyday sort of hairspray (for me anyway). I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants a strong hold.
September 26, 2012
