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I love Ardell lashes! High quality for the price and can be used several times as long as you treat em right. They look natural and are a breeze to apply. Definitely recommended for Asian almond shaped eyes. Love em!!!!
July 31, 2012
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This primer is an okay substitute when you don't want to shell out $40 for a Smashbox primer. It makes your makeup glide on easier, but in terms of reapplying during the day and controlling oil, Smashbox is a bit better. I don't however like that it leaves a whitish cast on my face. Also, the bits of micro-glitter in this primer is gross. I suppose it's supposed to make your skin look glowy, but all it manages to do is get accentuate dry skin and get caught in that nook on the corners of my noise. Pass!
July 31, 2012
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I love this foundation over the heavier and thicker MAC Studio Fix, which always felt like I was wearing a mask on my face. This foundation is lighter and has a much more natural look and finish to it. I love that the shades are all neutral tones. I wear it in a shade 3 for my NC30-35 skin. Like another reviewers, you do need to make sure you are well moisturized before applying because it does accentuate any bits of dry skin on your face. Applied with a stippling brush, this foundation goes on like a dream. I'm definitely a fan!
July 31, 2012
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I wasn't crazy about this Clinique scrub at first, I thought the exfoliating particles were actually TOO fine and gentle to possible be doing a thorough job. But it really does work to exfoliate your skin and leave it soft and glowy. It has a light menthol-like scent and your skin is cool and tingly for a few minutes afterwards. Definitely gentle enough to use everyday if you wanted to. It's a bit expensive and I exfoliate frequently, so I have not repurchased this. That's my only con.
July 18, 2012
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I LOVE LOVE LOVE this brush. I use it to fill in my eyebrows with shadow, as well as apply my Mac Fluidline gel liner to my eyes. It's picks up the perfect amount of product and makes brows look natural and perfect. It's also perfect for making the cat winged eyeliner look, it makes the process easy and quick. The little pointed wing comes out perfect every time with the shape of this brush. The bristles are perfect in terms of stiffness, not too soft and not too hard. I LOVE this brush, I own 4 of them! They last forever too, my oldest brush is over 6 years old and is still good as new. Highly recommended.
July 13, 2012
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I was asked by Total Beauty to review this lotion and it was sent to me in an unmarked bottle to prevent brand bias. After smelling it a few times, I had already figured out that it was a Vaseline brand lotion. It smells like that classic Vaseline scent that's been around forever. It's a light clean scent that doesn't linger after you put it on. This lotion is a good summertime or warm weather option because it soaks into the skin quickly and doesn't leave that film that sits on top of your skin. I wouldn't recommend this for winter or dry climates though because it is a very light lotion and has a thin consistency. Wouldn't be great for rough chapped hands either. I haven't noticed any improvement as far as skin texture goes. But it's definitely a great buy for the price and an excellent drug store brand choice.
June 29, 2012
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I was using the sensitive brush head that came with my Mia 2 and was getting great results but decided to step it up and purchased the deep pore brush. I was almost expecting the brush to be more coarse and rougher, but it was actually the complete opposite. The deep pore brush was actually softer than the sensitive one! It is about twice as plush and very soft, not at all harsh on my face. So don't let the name scare you! It does a great job of cleaning out the huge pores on my nose and has definitely reduced the look of them by a whole lot. I LOVE it!! I wash my face twice a day with my Mia 2 and use my deep pore brush and night and my sensitive one in the morning. I can't rave about how much I love these brush heads and my Clarisonic. It's changed the way I care for my skin and has been a life saver. If you haven't already jumped on the Clarisonic band wagon it's definitely time to do it!
June 21, 2012
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I absolutely adore the St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse, so I purchased this product as well. The results of this lotion are much more subtle than the mousse, it gives you a very light golden bronze color in about a week of daily use. After using the other St. Tropez mousse product and getting instant gratification (a dark tan within a couple of hours), this product was sort of a let down for me. I use this mostly for maintenance of the tan I get from the mousse but alone, the resulting color isn't really dark enough for my skin tone. However, this is still a good product. It's a white nice smelling lotion that goes on streak free and best of all has ZERO self tanner smell. With other self tanners (ahem, Jergens) I was always stuck wearing it before I went to bed instead of during the day because nothing is worse than smelling like rotting fruits/self tanner at work. I would say that is probably the biggest pro. It is a little pricey for everyday use though, so I probably won't be purchasing again.
June 21, 2012
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I use a generous amount of this after I curl my hair. My hair does not hold curl well, and this spray adds body and hold to it. Locks out humidity and lasts for a long time! I can even sleep on it and wake up with the curls somewhat intact. It dries quickly after it sprays on and is nicely scented as well. Not greasy or crunchy in texture. I definitely will be buying again!
May 25, 2012
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I went through a whole bottle of it and like it but don't love it. It does soak into your skin easily and leaves it feeling and looking temporarily soft and flawless, but it is likely because of the silicone and mica that is in this serum, which reflect light and only makes it appear that your skin is smooth. I haven't seen a huge difference in my skin even after finishing a bottle of this. No difference in skin tone or pore size, just a small improvement in texture. I won't be buying again and will be looking elsewhere for a more effective serum.
May 25, 2012
