Philosophy Purity Made Simple Foaming 3-in-1 Cleansing Gel for Face and Eyes

Great stuff!

I've only been using it for a couple of days now, but my pores and fine lines are disappearing. It smells like lemonade, which is a bonus. I have combination skin, which has gotten worse since I got off the birth control pill. My skin still feels flaky and tight after I use this cleanser, but it's not nearly as bad as it has been. My little pimples are definitely disappearing. I think I've found a staple for my medicine cabinet!

January 27, 2010

Sephora Nail Stimulating Serum

Works!

My nails have been much less brittle and I've experienced less splitting since using this serum. I wear it under my nail polish. It dries quickly so my manicures don't take as long. It looks good alone too, and lasts about two days.

April 19, 2009

MAC Dazzle Lash Mascara

Neat stuff!

So far, this is my favorite mascara. The wand is designed to pick up every lash, even those on the far corner. I use a lot of coats, but my lashes are very small and light. I love the starburst effect this mascara gives me. It really opens my eyes! The mascara does flake a little by the end of the day, but I have yet to find a mascara that I like that does not flake. I live in the desert and that may have something to do with it. Otherwise, great mascara!

April 19, 2009

Dior Diorshow Mascara

This is what the fuss is about?

I have small, blonde lashes and the wand on this mascara is too big and clumsy to get them. It takes many coats to make my lashes noticeable and it's not even dramatic enough to warrant the name "diorshow." I usually just ended up with mascara all over my face because the wand was so clumsy. I ended up combining this mascara with another mascara to make my eyes pop. The rose scent is pleasant, but hard on sensitive eyes-- especially when the wand makes it so easy to miss the lash and stab my eyeball! I like MAC's dazzlelash a lot better. The wand is amazing.

April 19, 2009

Laura Mercier Secret Concealer

Best so far

This is the best concealer I've tried so far. I am fair skinned with a lot of pink undertones (I think I'm borderline rosacea sometimes) and this concealer is the first to blend perfectly with my skin tone. I use shade number 1 and it's the only concealer that does not give me that white raccoon-eye effect. The concealer's performance depends on the time of the month and the weather. Sometimes it sinks into my fine lines, sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes the color seems to be absorbed by my skin, leaving my dark circles exposed. I find it works best on top of recently applied eye cream. I also have to reapply it after lunch. I still think it's worth it but I'm going to try Benefit's Erase Paste to compare.

April 19, 2009