Makeup
- MissPoison » See my profile
- Points: 34660
- Reviews: 249
Here are all my reviews:
-
I've been using this for about a month or so and I love it. It's taken the place of my usual primer (Smashbox Photo Finish or Bare Minerals Prime Time). This is the first beauty balm I've tried and I'm completely on the fence in regard to checking others out because this stuff works so well. I have good skin to begin with, maybe that's why I feel it's performing well, but it evens out my complexion and is so smooth when applied. It leaves my skin so silky. It's dry in less than 30 seconds, which is a huge bonus as well. I'm usually applying this after my moisturizer that has SPF 20, but like the previous reviewer, I totally agree that this should have SPF in the formula as standard practice. No one should be leaving the house without it, no matter their coloring, age, or where they live, a product like this should have it without customers having to ask for it, absolutely. For me, that's the biggest con to this product, but since I'm adding additional SPF over it with my tinted moisturizer, it's not that big an issue, but it should still be in there for those that aren't heavy SPF users like I am. Since starting to use this product I have been able to use significantly less concealer and my skin is now foundation optional. I don't have any wrinkles or tone issues, so that might be why I feel it's a high performer. Yes, this is a bit expensive, but even with daily use, you shouldn't need to use a whole lot of it. I find that applying it with a make-up sponge helps me use 75% less during the application process, plus the sponge really helps get the blendability that I desire. I highly recommend searching for this on Ebay in a trial tube before committing to the full size, which is what I did. If I'd hated it, I wouldn't have purchased it beyond the trial tube, which lasted a lot longer than I thought it would. So, for someone who'd never used a beauty balm before, this stuff rocks, but if you're going to use it make sure you have your own SPF action going on because there isn't any in here and there should be. Beyond that, shop around a bit for it to save a little money and allows you to use a fantastic product at a better price.
August 20, 2012
-
I was excited to try this as soon as it was released. It's extremely smoothing and smells divine. It's a great unisex scent. I don't think it's truly "volumizing" on its own, but I do like it as a daily conditioner.
August 17, 2012
-
This serum is right up there with John Frieda's Frizz Ease serums. This smells REALLY good and works the same way. They're at similar price points, but I think you can get this for several dollars less if you purchase it at Walmart or Target.
August 17, 2012
-
I like the idea behind this lipstick, but the colors all look really wrong on me. I'm, by proxy, a lip gloss girl, and this lipstick reminded me why. I like a pretty neutral lip most of the time and none of the colors were able to do that for me in lipstick form. The formula itself is very nice, very smooth, but if you're going to use it I recommend blending really well with a lip brush and possibly putting a bit of shimmer gloss on top to add dimension.
August 17, 2012
-
The first time I saw an infommercial for this, I wanted it. I am already an InStyler owner and I love that thing to pieces. I'm lazy when it comes to my hair, and products like these help make me less lazy. The first time I tried the TopStyler I thought about returning it. I hadn't touched it in quite a while until the other day. I have long, baby fine hair that is naturaly curly/wavy, but I wanted to give it some additional pizzazz. I don't think it took me ten minutes to put in the clips once they heated up, which was a lot faster than I originally remembered. I put a few in twice for additional curl. Afterwards, once my curls were ready to be styled I misted a little Redken Fabricate, put my hair up and my curls lasted all day. The next time I use it I will also use Redken Hot Sets, as that has stronger hold. I think that will make a difference in how long they last. With this product, I think practice makes perfect and that you just have to keep at it until you get the hang of it and it starts to perform for you the way you want it to. If it doesn't work at all, return it, don't hold on to something that doesn't work, but for me, I'm glad I purchased it and that I gave it another chance because now it's doing what I want. My purchase came with an additional 10 c-shells, so running out isn't an issue. I do wish there were more small ones than large, simply because those are what my hair needs. Also, for tighter curls I recommend wrapping the hair around one finger instead of two or three. I wish this was made easier so I could travel with it, I'm romancing the idea of putting it into my checked luggage the next time I leave town. Thank you for inventing these, especially for us ladies that are curling iron challenged.
August 17, 2012
-
I found this in Walmart and decided to try it since it was $3. Not only is it extremely cost effective, but it works better than all the other Clinical Strength products on the market, and I'm not replacing it on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. For probably ten years I was a Degree user, and I didn't like using any other brand, but of late none of them seem to be doing what they're supposed to. This keeps me dry and doesn't have me wondering if it's working. During the warmer months, this make not be keeping me pristinely dry, but it's not making me self-conscious and that's a big reason women change brands. No one wants to be self-conscious about sweating or odor. I really don't foresee myself switching from this brand any time soon. I even buy them two at a time when they're on sale. My brother thinks the men's version is fantastic and he works in high and low temperatures year-round, so he needs a product that performs well. Mitchum seems to be doing a great job and keeping their prices reasonable. To me, that's a great thing.
August 17, 2012
-
Apparently Clinical Strength is the new "it formula" in which all deodorant/antiperspirant companies are heavily marketing and most of them tend to be in the same price point, about $8-$12. These are pretty small sticks for that money, which means we're actually spending more each time we replace it, because one stick doesn't last a month. I find that this product works best when I layer it with a product that isn't meant to be applied at night. The whole night application is very weird to me. I don't want to be applying it twice a day, that doesn't feel clean to me, so I do what works best for my body chemistry. I think all of the Clinical Strength products should be reduced by a few dollars.
August 17, 2012
-
I just got a tube of this in my New Beauty Test Tube. It's moisturizing without being greasy, smells delightful, and I'm thrilled that they've gone paraben free. I'm a big fan of their Blood Orange + White Pepper body butter and shower gel, and this one ranks right along with it. This is a universal scent that isn't too strong or too light. I would feel safe using this on my skin, as well as my Goddaughter's.
August 14, 2012
-
I've been using this for several months now and I have to say, it is one of the best concealers I've ever used and generally I don't need a ton of concealer to begin with, but do find that I want to even my skin tone out to give the impression that its flawless even though it's not. If you desire the same effect, this is the concealer for you. I agree with many of the other reviewers when they say that the color palette on these is limited to just 4 shades, which is kind of astounding. It's hard enough to find a concealer when a brand offers 8 shades, but 4? Very limiting. I'm extremely pale, I spend no time in the sun without SPF on, so the lightest shade offered works for me. I can cover my entire face if I want with this product and it will give me full coverage with the smallest amount of product. This is a thick consistency, so a little goes a very long way and it is best applied with your fingers or a disposable make-up sponge. It's completely cost effective, even if you choose to use this as your foundation because the coverage is amazing. I went on auto-delivery for this item and I still have a nearly full tube after months of use, so I skipped a delivery. The brush it came with is fantastic, but you only get it with the first shipment, so make sure you take care of it with brush cleaner in between uses. I have not tried this on anything other than skin and a few blemishes, but I understand this works on tattoos. I don't know if I believe that (maybe with a thicker application?), but I can attest to the fact that it completely covers up any redness you may have and diminishes the intensity of blemishes and breakouts. This isn't 100% sweat-proof or sweat-resistant, so be aware of that in temperatures over 90 and in high humidity. Otherwise, I have no complaints about this product, but would appreciate it a lot more if it were paraben free.
August 14, 2012
-
I'd only have one previous experience with Stila before trying this mascara. I am totally OCD about the mascara I use and the quality, and I will shop around and wait for sales to try the more expensive mascaras on the market in order to see what the fuss is all about and how well they perform. This stuff totally blew me away, which was a lovely surprise. It delivered in ways so many other mascaras have failed. My travel size tube never even dried out, it remained chock full of highly pigmented color until common sense told me it was time to toss it, and even then it was still a wet mascara. The brush is excellent, and we are all picky about brushes when it comes to mascara, they make a huge difference no matter the formula. Clearly, I will be buying this again. This mascara does more for me in one coat than other mascaras do in three. LOVE.
August 12, 2012
