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This is a lovely body wash. The scent is pretty strong, but it is delicious! I wanted to eat myself up after using it. There is a nice lather and it rinses clean. If you love mango this is definitely a body wash to try!
April 22, 2009
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L'Oreal Paris HiP Studio Secrets Professional Color Truth Cream Eyeliner
Great for clumsy people who love a liquid liner look
I love cream and gel eyeliners because I can get a super smooth line with them but find them easier to control than liquid liners. The HiP line of cream eyeliners is in my make-up box but they aren't perfect. First of all, like many other reviewers have said, the brush is terrible. It is scratchy and found that the bristles didn't want to stay lined up when I applied my eyeliner, giving me a wonky line. Go ahead and turn it into an eyebrow brush. I haven't had a problem with my eyeliner drying out as of yet (about 2 months) and I love that I can pick up HiP for a lot less if I just wait for a sale. This liner goes on quite smooth and has a gorgeous color. If you haven't used a cream liner I recommend short connecting strokes to get a perfect and smooth line. It also lasts a long time, but it doesn't work quite as well as some of my other cream and gel liners so I can't rate it as high as them because at full price the difference in cost is minimal and the difference in quality is slightly more than minimal. However, if you can get this stuff on sale it is totally worth it! I especially love the blue, it is really striking.
April 22, 2009
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Clinique Super City Block Oil-Free Daily Face Protector Broad Spectrum SPF 40
Best facial sunscreen!
This is a great product for everyday use. It is light, slightly tinted, not-greasy with a high SPF. It works well with other products as well. When my skin is dry I'll usually put a moisturizer on first or mix the two together and apply. It is great under makeup and I love how smoothly it goes on. A great way to protect your skin from sun damage. Just don't forget your neck too!
April 21, 2009
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This is a great moisturizer-thick, rich, creamy with a nice light scent. It soaks into dry skin quickly and gives you sun protection! Not a high enough SPF for the beach plus it isn't waterproof, but for everyday use this is perfect. A bit rich for when my skin is oily so I tend to switch back and forth with another sunscreen for everyday use. Still when I have really dry skin this stuff is perfect!
April 21, 2009
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This is a great everyday sunscreen, lightly moisturizing, great light scent, and it soaks in fairly quickly. It is a mineral sunscreen so it doesn't absorb in the same way as chemical sunscreens, but of mineral screens this one is probably my favorite. For me the SPF is a little low and the lasting power a bit lacking for a day at the beach so instead this is more of my general summer sunscreen which I am more than happy to slather on every day!
April 21, 2009
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This is a great makeup remover for people with sensitive eyes. I do find that I have to take the extra time to rub it into my eyelashes to remove mascara and it is only so-so in removing my waterproof makeup, but so far this is one of the best of the gentle removers I've tried. I wear contacts and sometimes my eyes get very sensitive so I'll use this instead of my regular remover. However, if you don't have sensitive eyes and tend to wear lots of waterproof makeup I would go ahead and buy a different remover.
April 21, 2009
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Burt's Bees Natural Cosmetics Vanishing Facial Powder
Great for a natural finish! Terrible packaging.
I have a fair olive complexion and love this powder. It doesn't provide the same coverage as powders made to match your skin tone, but it does create a smooth finish and keeps down shine. I love wearing it whenever I know I'm going to photographed because it doesn't give "ghost-face" that wearing too much foundation can do, but also helps disguise any minor imperfections. When my skin isn't happy with me I have to pair this with concealer or just use a tinted foundation, but otherwise I love this to boost my skin's natural beauty. It is also great for setting make-up like gel cheek colors and cream make-up. The biggest con is the packaging. Every time I open it powder goes everywhere and the applicator is just so-so. I moved everything into a better jar that I just dip a brush into or a refillable travel compact after feeling like I was wasting powder every time I opened it. The packaging makes me rate this a star less than I would have.
April 21, 2009
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The shine and sparkle is great, but I found this gloss to be a bit sticky compared to the higher end glosses. There is not much of a difference between the different shades that you can buy, they almost all look basically clear once they go on. The taste is blah and the smell is okay. It doesn't last very long either. For a dollar it is a great way to make your lips look shiny, but I wouldn't go kissing anyone while wearing this because of the taste. If you are on a budget totally worth it, but if you've got the cash go ahead and invest in a better gloss.
April 20, 2009
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This is a great little palette and if you are a fan of BE lipsticks this is a great way to carry a bunch of them at once. Here are the pros and cons. Con: All the colors are a shade of pink Pro: They are all very blendable so you can at least make your perfect shade of pink quite easily. Con: I find BE lipsticks to be a bit dry so I usually put a bit of Sally Hansen Invisible Lip Liner or lip balm down before I start putting on the color. Pro: The color is pretty lasting. Pro: There's a big ol' mirror in this palette so you can check your lips throughout the day. Overall I'm very happy with this palette. If I could change it I would add one dark red tone and a brown or peach tone to the palette. Great way to test the waters with BE lipsticks.
April 20, 2009
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This creme is really thick and greasy. I can't use it during the day because it just sits on top of my skin looking shiny. I use it at night sometimes, but I find that anytime that it is cold it doesn't go on smoothly and so my skin tugs when I run my finger over it with this creme. I prefer something that doesn't require me to tug and rub the delicate skin around my eyes. I ended up using about half the pot as cuticle cream instead.
April 20, 2009
