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- Susan1221 » See my profile
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- Reviews: 46
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Many good things to say about this and only one bad, so I'll get it out of the way first. The SPF is misleading, there is no broad-spectrum sunscreen listed in the active ingredients so it actually has no ability to protect from UVA/UVB rays and you'll need to wear a separate sunscreen underneath. As long as you're willing to add a layer of sunscreen, it's still the best tinted moisturizer on the market. This goes on smoothly, feels light and gives sheer coverage that evens out skintone yet never looks like you're wearing makeup. The natural look wears well with a little translucent powder on top. I also love the squeeze-tube packaging - easy to pack! When it starts to get hard to squeeze product out, I just cut the tube open and transfer what's left into a small glass jar. Will keep buying it until something better comes along - hopefully with a broad-spectrum sunscreen.
November 26, 2018
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I love this cleanser - it's gentle, effective, free of strong fragrance and easily removes every-day makeup...whilst never drying out my skin or leaving it feeling tight. It won't remove every trace of mascara / eyeliner if I'm wearing more for evening, but that's exactly why it's so gentle on your skin. My derm also uses this!
October 30, 2017
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These are a great find and I'm usually a Chanel gloss girl! They go on similarly to Laura Mercier glosses so not sticky [and therefore not terribly long-lasting] but they feel smooth and buttery, come in a wide assortment of good colors and the packaging is chic and sturdy, not at all cheap. And thankfully, they don't have a strong smell or taste. Almost all of the shades are softer / sheerer than they appear in the tube so don't be afraid of some of the darker or more intense pigments.
April 29, 2013
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Neutrogena Healthy Defense Daily Moisturizer With Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30
My favorite, year-round sunscreen
I go through a few of these a month - haven't found a broad-spectrum sunscreen that feels better on my skin. I have normal/dry skin and apply this after a light anti-oxidant moisturizer, even under my eyes with no stinging or irritation. It feels light and yet moisturzing, never balls up or leaves a white sheen on your face. My only gripe is the tube is small, so I run out of it quickly. Also wish it had more state-of-the-art anti-oxidants, it's pretty basic which is why I layer it over another serum/moisturizer.
April 11, 2012
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I have baby fine hair that's been feeling a bit dry and flyaway lately due to my frequent washing + highlights --bought this on a whim and it's out-performed several high-end products I use costing nearly 10x as much. Really leaves my hair silky, soft and revitalized. Wish I could use it everyday but I think this will be a staple 1-2x/week deep conditioner.
June 15, 2010
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I've waited a long time to review this because I really wanted to test it thoroughly and try it out with several different kinds of brushes for best effect. Sadly, my conclusion is that for me it's just OK, nothing I'd reach for with any regularity and nothing I'd repurchase for several reasons. 1) The product dries out too quickly and becomes much harder to work with after only a few weeks of use...and yes, I'm quick to close the lid tightly after opening. 2) Because of the dryer consistency, I find it harder to spread smoothly and get a consistent, thin line, and 3) it takes too long to apply. Regardless of which brush I use - straight, fine, angled [from several different top brands], it's a stuggle to get a fine, even line without constantly grabbing for a q-tip...way too time-consuming and high maintenance for me.
December 28, 2009
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Pros: Very creamy, a little goes a long, long way and when blended properly it gives a soft, lit-from-within blush rather than sitting on top of the skin or sinking into pores. Color selection is very natural and should suit a wide variety of skin tones. Cons: Anything more than a tiny dab and I get that cheeks-on-fire look that needs to be wiped off and toned down--I wouldn't say this is easily buildable for that reason. To be fair, it might be the color that was recommended for me - Pink Truffle - a strong red pink that can look very intense. Chic, portable packaging but would prefer a flip-top rather than the screw-top pot.
December 28, 2009
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So many things to rave about this foundation and only one drawback....1) I get a perfect colour match and the range of colours is truly impressive, I think this would suit a variety of skin tones, 2) the finish is beautiful - very natural and slightly dewy yet evens out skin tone really well and never looks cakey, 3) the SPF is brilliant, and 4) I love that it comes with a pump applicator - no spills or wasted product. The only slight drawback is I'd say the length of wear is only average - 4 hrs. after applying this my dry/combination skin tends to drink this in and the finish fades a bit. Still a great find and one I'd definitely repurchase.
December 28, 2009
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An excellent, natural-looking bronzer that is buildable and believable. Texture is smooth and color-is subtle enough that you don't look like an oompa-loompa. Only downside is the bulky packaging that makes it less portable. And the fact that Bobbi has yet to make this available to fit in her customizable palettes.
December 28, 2009
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This is an excellent setting powder; I've used up several tubs of it. Love it for several reasons: 1) the powder is really imperceptible and never looks white or chalky on skin, 2) it sets to a semi-matte finish without being too drying on drier areas of my face, and finally 3) it sets liquid foundation beautifully, but I find it's better used with a puff [Laura's press and roll method] than dusted on with a powder brush.
December 28, 2009
