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I love the lavender scent of this sunscreen. It also is a quick penetrating sunscreen so you don't feel like you have a thick layer of it on you. I prefer using this for hiking and finding a heavier duty sunscreen for swimming. I also like it for everyday use since I am more likely to use it. Marginally moisturizing and a good SPF.
April 17, 2009
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This has a fabulous scent and I love how soft it makes my hair feel. The conditioner is thick and creamy and seems to penetrate quite well. I think the packaging could be improved as far as telling you what ingredients are organic because the only one that is mentioned is coconut milk on the front of it. It is quite vague about what else is organic. The coconut milk shampoo and conditioner should be used on dry or damaged hair.
April 17, 2009
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I am addicted to this stuff in the chocolate flavor. The scent and flavor of the Lip Lovers is amazing! One of my friends claims she has to reapply all of the time because she just ends up licking it off. They are moisturizing, but a little light for winter. I tend to use it in the spring and summer which is fine because that is when I need the SPF the most. It is pretty long lasting and gives the tiniest bit of sheen to lips.
April 16, 2009
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First of all, this is not a volumizing mascara. There are other mascaras for that if that is what you are looking for. The brush separates lashes and coats them so that you get long, individual lashes. The look is very crisp and clean. It is quite easy to put several layers of mascara on without any lumps and in the black brown shade I get a nice smooth tint to my lashes. Although not waterproof, this is long-lasting and a great value.
April 16, 2009
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One of the things this cleanser claims is to "gently exfoliate". Well, if by gently, they mean barely, ok. The exfoliation happens from microbeads, but there doesn't seem to be enough microbeads to actually properly exfoliate. When I gave up on using this as an exfoliating cleanser and just put it into my regimen as a cleanser I was happier with the results. Not the best cleanser, but I think it is pretty good for people with sensitive skin and acne. Left my skin feeling pretty clean, not too dried out and tingly. However, I think this isn't Aveeno's best cleanser and after I finish the tube I won't be replacing it.
April 16, 2009
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I love the scent of this stuff, but don't care too much for it as a conditioning treatment. I have very short hair, so I usually use this as a styling aid. I'll use a tiny pea-size bead for my whole head which helps keeps my hair in place without stickiness or stiffness and helps prevent flyaways. For anyone trying it as a conditioning treatment, I would recommend keeping it off your scalp (unless you have a very dry scalp) and using a lot less than you think you need. I'd recommend putting a dime-size dollop in your hands, rub so that your hands are coated and then run them through a section of your hair. Your hair should look a bit greasy, but not like it has goop in it. Repeat until all your hair is coated. If you put this stuff in thick it will take forever to wash out so start slow. Overall a nice, natural hair treat.
April 15, 2009
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This stuff has a pretty good color saturation. Not amazing, but what do you expect for the price? It is also a great long-lasting waterproof eyeliner. It doesn't smudge at all, which can be a pain when you are washing it off. The downfall is the felt-tip applicator. It is stiff and doesn't give a precise line and because it is so hard to wash off, there isn't much wiggle room with mistakes. A good buy if you tend to go for thick dramatic lines or if you have your own brushes.
April 15, 2009
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First of all, this is a great eye make-up remover. It gently cuts through my waterproof eyeshadow without irritating my eyes. It is also a nice moisturizing cleanser. I pair it with an Origins and a Desert Essence face wash for my year-round routine. This one gets used when my skin is feeling dry. It is quite thick and rich, but doesn't lather so I usually massage it into my face for a minute and then when I rinse I lightly buff my face with a loofah disc. It leaves a nice bit of moisture. The rest of the year when my skin gets combo or oily I keep this out as a make-up remover.
April 15, 2009
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It makes me sad to see all of the bad reviews of this face wash written by people who have dry skin. That's like complaining that a shampoo made for curly hair doesn't help with your stick straight hair. Anyways, I use this in the humid summer and after sweaty work-outs. It is too drying for me to use in the winter, but I find that I can't use just one face wash year round. The tea tree leaves my skin feeling tingly and refreshed and helps with the mild acne I tend to develop when the mercury rises. I also pair this with the Desert Essence tea tree oil stick for on the spot zit blasting. If you have dry or combo skin I'd recommend something else. For dry skin I like Body Shops Vitamin E Cream Cleanser and for combo Origins makes a fabulous frothy face wash. I rotate between the three depending on how my skin is feeling and have had great results!
April 15, 2009
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This is my favorite shaving cream. Although it doesn't have the high foam lather of can shaving creams it is still creamy and protecting. The secret is to not use too much and spread a thin layer over the area to be shaved. My old college roommate ran out of his regular shaving cream one weekend and after using it the first time and saying he hated it, he tried it again following my instructions and ended up buying his own bottle of Kiss My Face. My favorite scents are the mint and forest although I try and keep a tube of the unscented version around. It is great for shaving if your skin is irritated or sensitive.
April 15, 2009
