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- HeathRene » See my profile
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This AHA mask from REN is such a lovely chemical exfoliating mask. This uses fruit enzymes to gently sloff off any dead skin. I trust REN to use high quality, natural ingredients in their products. This mask is easy to apply and smells like a fruit roll up (in a good way!). It doesn't dry and instead remains sticky on the skin. When I wash this off, my skin looks radiant and alive. I absolutely adore this and will repurchase when I am through with my current bottle.
August 7, 2012
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I bought this to potentially replace the Bioderma makeup remover since it is not readily available in the states. This eye makeup remover just wasn't very effective. It took a lot of product for each use and I still found that I had to rub my eyes, which we should all avoid. At $9 for a small bottle, I would rather special order the Bioderma or continue my search for something more effective. On the plus side, this is not greasy at all, so it may best serve those looking for a product that they can use for makeup touch-ups (winged eyeliner!).
August 7, 2012
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I bought this to match my ash/brown eyebrows and I love the color. It can be difficult to find a nice brown eyebrow pencil that does not show up on the red side, especially in photos. What I don't like about this eyebrow pencil is the formula. It is an extremely hard formula. On the one hand, it's good because once you get it on, it won't rub off like a lot of the more waxy formulas do. The problem is that it is so stinking difficult to get the color throughout my brows. I have to go over the shape several times. When I am in a rush before work, I rarely reach for this brow pencil. I am curious to try other Anastasia formulations because again, the color is natural and flattering. I just don't like how hard this pencil is.
August 7, 2012
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I was looking for a medium coverage foundation and loving NARS, I went with the Sheer Glow. I usually opt for lighter coverage foundations but this is still super easy to work with and doesn't go cakey. I wouldn't call this sheer since it does provide a fair amount of coverage, but if anyone shopping for this in person asks a sales associate they will tell you this is medium coverage. The color range of this foundation is great so I could see most people being able to find their match. Don't be put off by the word "glow" either. This doesn't make you look shiny and it doesn't seem to have any shimmer in it at all. For a lighter application, I slightly wet my foundation brush when applying this and it works magically. I do this in the summer months. I think my bottle will last me ages. A little goes a long way and this blends nicely so you really don't need much. I would definitely purchase this again.
July 6, 2012
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This is the first drugstore sunscreen I have found that isn't greasy and doesn't leave a white cast on my skin. I love it! Since sunscreen only has a one-year shelf life and a generous amount is needed to be effective, it is not a splurge-worthy product for me. I am extremely pale and burn quite easily so an effective sunscreen is a must. As long as I apply this every where that is exposed, I don't get burned at all. The only reason I am not giving this the full ten stars is because it smells like a typical sunscreen so I wouldn't use this daily. Instead, I use this any time I go to the beach, on a picnic or plan to be outdoors for an extended period of time. I stock up on this every summer!
July 6, 2012
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This is a great fresher-upper for your hair. It smells amazing, adds great volume to my limp locks and holds all day. This doesn't have as much oil-fighting power as a traditional dry shampoo but it is still good to add life to second-day hair. Another bonus is that this doesn't leave a white cast on my brown hair. I purchased the purse size of this first and just had to get the full size product. This product is pricey but it is so unique and effective that it is worth it. The product lasts quite some time as well.
July 6, 2012
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I bought this to replace my beloved Lancome moisturizer. I love that it is vegan and has an SPF of 30. This is unscented, so it is great for those with sensitive skin. The SPF doesn't leave a white cast either. This just wasn't the right consistency for me in the summer. I wouldn't say it's greasy, but my foundation didn't sit well on top of it. I have combination skin so it goes more oily in the warmer months and is much more dry in the fall/winter. I think I will return to this during that time when my skin needs more moisture but in the meantime, I have moved onto a different brand for summer.
June 27, 2012
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I use the PTR cleanser 1 to 2 times per week to help with blackheads and large pores. Since I don't have severe acne, I do not use this daily. When I do use this (with my Clarisonic) I notice that my skin feels ultra firm and looks radiant once I've rinsed everything off. I love it! It doesn't feel harsh and doesn't irritate my skin. The cleanser is peach scented and not really my cup of tea, but the scent isn't offensive and doesn't linger for long. If you are in the market for a cleanser with effective AHA and BHA exfoliaters, then I would highly recommend this one from PTR.
June 27, 2012
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I really love the LUSH lip scrubs. There are a few different flavors to suit your preference. I have the Sweet Lips scrub which smells (and tastes) like chocolate and vanilla. This scrub is effective at exfoliating the lips, yet it is gentle and all natural. Since the scrub is sugar-based it is totally edible. Eating my dry lip skin is not appealing so I wipe this off but I have seen people just eat the scrub. It's nice that this is natural enough for that to be an option. I use this at least once a day and it helps my lip products glide on easily without collecting in dry areas. The natural oils in the scrub also help moisturize your lips. A pot of this will last quite a while. I have had mine for six months now and am only about half way through it.
June 27, 2012
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Oh I love this cleanser so much. I use this every night with my Clarisonic. I have combination skin (combo/dry in winter and combo/oily in summer) and was worried this might be too drying but it really is wonderful at balancing the face. The frothiness of this cleanser feels really luxurious and moisturizing. This is a match made in heaven with the Clarisonic because it lathers beautifully but does not foam up all over the place, creating a mess. A little of this goes a long way, which means the bottle lasts for ages. I have been using this for almost four months and still have half the bottle left. When this does run out, I will certainly be repurchasing. Another winner from Origins!
June 22, 2012
