BareMinerals Original Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15

May Not Be For Everyone, But I'm A Believer!

I've been using Bare Minerals for a little over a year now, and I can't imagine not having this product in my arsenal. I have tried, as most of us women have, I can't even tell you how many foundations over the years. Liquids, mousse foundations, creams, cream to powder, loose, you name it, it's made it's way on to my face. This is the FIRST foundation I ever put on and really thought "Wow, my face looks really good". I feel so much more confident when wearing this product, and if I were to be in a super rush to leave, this is the one thing I would take the (very short amount of) time to put on. It's quick, easy to apply, and it works! I'm 37 years old, and my skin is generally in pretty good condition. I don't get blemishes very often, but I do have freckles, and if I had one complaint about my skin it would probably be that it sometimes just looks a little blotchy or uneven in tone to me. Bare Minerals really works with that, and when I'm done applying it the difference in how much smoother and even toned my skin looks is just fantastic. These products are probably what most would consider a little pricey - sure, there's a lot out there that's cheaper. But to me the fact that they last so long and provide such great results really makes them a very good value. I'll be using Bare Minerals for a long time to come, and I'd recommend anyone who is looking for a good quality foundation to give it a try!

August 25, 2009

Aveda Color Conserve Shampoo

Not my all time favorite, but it has it's good points...

I've used Aveda products in the past, and since trying to be more "green" decided to try this shampoo after recently getting a new haircolor/highlight treatment. I paid $39.00 for the large bottle (they gave me a pump to make it easier to get out) at the Aveda store in our mall. While I absolutely love the scent of this product and I feel great using the Aveda name as I think it's very environmentally and animal friendly I don't really, really feel like my hair get's quite clean enough with this shampoo. I'm also noticing (I'm about a month out from having my hair colored) that my color is not as bright and beautiful as it was before so I'm not completely convinced that this product is conserving my color. I will definitely continue to purchase Aveda products, but probably not this particular formula again.

April 24, 2008