Makeup
- MaryMcP » See my profile
- Points: 1605
- Reviews: 27
Here are all my reviews:
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This fragrance is one of my all-time favorites. I can wear it for long periods of time without getting tired of it and wanting to switch to something else. It's expensive, but no more so than any other appealing, signature fragrance. When I routinely get compliments on it from strangers after having had it on for several hours, it's well worth the price.
December 30, 2009
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Mineral power foundations in general seem to get either rave reviews or thumbs-down. Women seem to love it or hate it; there's not much in between. I think my less-than-smooth skin is even more apparent when I use this product, and I've tried several shades, all of which are too dark. Mineral foundations seem to look great on skin that's already smooth with a bit of a tan and doesn't need much camouflage. This one is no exception. Despite all the trendy hype, mineral makeup is not for everyone, and it's expensive. All in all, this is a disappointment.
December 30, 2009
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I love red lipstick, but it has to have a yellow base. Reds with a blue base look violet on me, which I don't like. My current favorite red is Maybelline's "Dessert Sunset" (F205). It's a red with a yellow base that is neither too deep, too bright, nor brown-looking. It feels nice, too. My only problem is that I think maybe "Dessert Sunset" has been discontinued because lately I haven't been able to find it anywhere. It is so much nicer on me than other lipsticks costing three times as much. With any luck, Maybelline will bring it back with a new name and maybe new packaging. As long as it's the same product, I'll be happy.
December 30, 2009
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I love this primer! I tend to change moisturizers and foundations every so often. During the past few years I have used this primer over a number of different moisturizers and under different foundations, and have found it to work very well every time. This primer keeps its promises! It's expensive, though. Not being a prestige-line snob, I have tired other far less expensive primers and, unfortunately, none of them has worked like this one. It's well worth the Smashbox price tag.
December 30, 2009
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I've always used powder blushers because I could never find a cream blush that was light weight enough to apply over a foundation and a setting powder without dragging them. This sheer cream blush is light weight and can be dabbed easily and evenly over foundation before applying powder, OR over a shaded or translucent powder, without dragging. I am currently using "Beaming", although I like most of the other shades as well. It lasts all day, isn't overly radiant, and won't break the bank.
December 29, 2009
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I love the entire NYX line of cosmetics! The lip and eye pencils come in beautiful colors and feel very creamy and comfortable. I actually sharpen the eye pencils as much as possible to use them as easy-to-apply eye liners, as opposed to shadows. Check out all the NYX products at an ULTA store. You can't beat this line for a wide variety of pretty shades for very little money.
December 29, 2009
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When I asked my dermatologist to recommend a high-quality low-priced skin care regimen, he told me without hesitation that He confirmed my suspicion that high-priced, beautifully-packaged department store skin care products don't necessarily deliver better results than drug store items, and that's particularly true of the Aveeno Positively Radiant line. Give this affordable available cleanser a try!
December 29, 2009
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I enjoy using this toner very much. I like the fact that it's alcohol free and still removes any trace of residue. Higher priced toners with all their purified ingredients can't do a better job than this toner.
December 29, 2009
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If this foundation had lived up to its claims I would not have returned it. Not only did I have some difficulty finding a shade I liked, it didn't cover or blend well and felt uncomfortable on my skin. I may have been slightly allergic to one of the many components in this makeup. Far less expensive drugstore foundations perform far better than this one. I don't see myself trying it again.
December 28, 2009
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My skin type is normal-to-dry, so Elizabeth Arden's Intervene Makeup is perfect for me during warm weather months because it wears well despite facial perspiration. The beautiful array of shades and the fact that it lasts a very long time make it well worth the price. It is blendable and looks great with or without a shaded or translucent powder. Not for very dry skin or skin that tends to be very dry in cold weather.
December 28, 2009
