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Like all other Bare Minerals brushes in my experience, this is a well made brush that handles being washed without problem, doesn't shed a lot, and delivers good control and coverage of powder. I don't see this brush on the official website anymore, so I don't think it's being made, though! If you can get over the initial investment (and manage to find the brush), I think it's a great brush for apply eyeshadow.
April 28, 2017
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I actually own the angled version of this brush, but same difference! I've been having this for over five years and it is still going strong even with frequent washing. The bristles are still soft and stay in the handle well, and deliver the powder foundation evenly as expected. It's a bit of an initial investment, but if you're a big powder foundation person, I think this is an excellent choice of a brush.
April 28, 2017
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Okay there are some weird shenanigans going on regarding this curler as there are actually multiple models of the same named "Extra Curl Lash Curler," so I don't know how helpful my review will be but here goes. The two models I have are both black with red pads, but one has additional red pads around the finger grips (newer model) and one doesn't (older model). The newer model has a hard time putting enough pressure for a good curl so you have to pinch harder, but it does get the job done eventually. I also think the rubber pad is a bit too dense/bouncy on the newer curler. The older curler, however, seems to curl better with less force. I think both can deliver a good curl, though!
April 28, 2017
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I really like this blush as it is affordable and stays a long while, and comes in a good variety of colors that blends in well with my foundation and looks quite natural. It neither dries out my skin or makes me break out. Unfortunately, I don't think they actually manufacture this product anymore! I've been using the same pan of blush (regularly cleaned, along with its brushes and my face, of course!) for more than five years, but it looks like I will have to find a new blush once this kicks the bucket.
April 28, 2017
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O Revlon Kiss Balm, allow me to enumerate your strengths. First of all, it is affordable at 3 USD at my local drugstore. The formula has a nice, subtle, non-nauseating fruity smell without a taste. It is very moisturizing without a sticky feel. I have tried both the Juicy Peach and Sweet Cherry colors. Both give a pop of peach and pink color to your lips that looks more like a light stain with a natural semi-moist looking finish. I can't testify how long a tube lasts because I had to prematurely throw my first one away due to falling into some unfortunate liquids during my hospital work, but I do know that you will have to reapply the balm after eating and drinking since it fades a little. Luckily, it is so cheap and smells and feels so nice that this is not such a big issue, in my opinion! It also has SPF 20 which I think is so so so so important and I am very happy this balm includes it. I would recommend this to anyone and pray to the cosmetic spirits that it never goes out of production.
April 28, 2017
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If you have oily skin and have always had trouble with mascara, give this one a try. It is only about 5 USD for a tube. :o I think this is the perfect mascara to test your eye makeup remover against, because hot dog, it really does not budge. It does keep my curl all day if I use a curling tool! I also haven't noticed any flaking at all. I have naturally stick straight lashes, so I have not noticed any curling, but I do agree that it is pretty lengthening and thickening without too much clumping. The formula does not irritate my eyes, too. I guess the only downside to the mascara is that while it totes a false eyelash effect, I don't think it looks anything close to being a false set of lashes. However, that does mean you can wear it daily without looking like you're ready for the drag show!
April 28, 2017
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I got this as a sample with my cleanser some time ago and put off using it because the word "sheer' really put me off! I mean, why would you want a "sheer" moisturizer? I'm the crustiest--I need moisture! Anyways, I finally decided to give this lotion a shot years after receiving the sample. I use this as a hand cream in between washing my hands during hospital work, and it sinks in well without leaving my hands too greasy and stops me from leaving oily prints everywhere. It keeps my hands from feeling itchy and dry, which is sooo nice. The lotion is nearly odorless, and thus unlikely to offend any noses for those in more sensitive lines of work. I think it works well as a hand cream, but don't think it's moisturizing enough for the rest my eczema-prone dinosaur body. Also, if it had SPF, that'd be awesome, but alas. Fortunately, Aveeno already has another body lotion with SPF.
April 27, 2017
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I also have this lip balm in "Vanilla Mint," and use it basically after every meal or drink or when my lips feel dry. It goes on smoothly without being goopy, and has no taste and a nice fragrance that, to me, isn't too strong. It's a bit creamier and goes on more smoothly than the ball version. If you're worried about the mint, I didn't find that this felt like it was numbing my lips or anything. The container is easy to use and carry around,. I also wish it had SPF or else I would love to use it outside.
April 27, 2017
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A bit outside of my price-range at $17, but I received this as a gift and I love it. I have very oily skin so makeup tends to slide right off into the ether, but this eyeliner stays put all day and only smudges a little. It can be a little dry when you first receive it as other reviewers have noted, but mines has now settled into a pretty creamy consistency that still allows clean lines. There's also a sharpener and smudger built into the lid that unfortunately is made of a very dense rubber that feels like you're dragging a pencil eraser across your skin. Besides the price and the smudger, this is a great product!
April 27, 2017
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Dude, my hair is layer city. This is a great product for it, and cheap to boot! It is $4 for a two ounce or 57 gram tub of hair wax. It doesn't leave my a white or greasy or shiny film on my hair, and seems to keep my hairs in place all day. Granted, I don't use it for heavy lifting, so I can't comment on that, but it's a nice, basic hair wax.
April 27, 2017
