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I know it is a classic, but it does has average length of wear and a high price. My ratings are based on price and quality and length of wear due to the fact that different perfumes react differently with body chemistries. On me the scent is powdery with a floral undertone that turns a bit powder vanilla-y at the bottom notes. The bottles of Chanel are always great. They feel quality and look beautiful. The length of wear for this perfume is about average in my mind. Each note lasts a decent amount of time and in total I get the scent for about 5 to 6 hours which is pretty good.
December 10, 2009
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First the positives, the glaze comes in a variety of really great colors and gives color as well as a very high shine. It also has a nice scent and unobtrusive taste. The negatives...it is pretty pricey for the quality. I am willing to drop a lot of dough on good make-up but this just doesn't seem worth the mark-up. Anyways, the applicator gets a very big meh from me. The brush is nice but it is way too easy to give this an extra click and end up with goo all over your lips or all over the inside of your cap. I like my make-up to also look nice in its package and having lip gloss smeared in the inside of its cap isn't appealing. The other neg is that it is really easy to put too much of this gloss on and although the pigmentation is a positive, it makes your lips look funny if there is too much. Also, this is uber-sticky stuff. I know gloss is going to be sticky, but this is stickier than average. Overall, I'd say if you find your perfect color go for it, otherwise there are lots of other glosses that will give you more bang for your buck.
December 10, 2009
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Tarte is pretty good about having ingredients that aren't worrisome but this is not their best product. The liquid liner does stay put and I have no problem applying; the secret is short strokes. Firstly, I always use a primer so results may be different without it. Secondly, I'm pretty confident in liquid liners and will admit that even though I get good lines with this applicatior it may be a bit difficult for a first time user of liquid liner. I would not say this is my favorite liquid liner but if you are looking for a paraben-free liner without synthetic dyes this is a good choice. For me the thing that really brings this set down is the matching shadow. You must wait for the liquid to set or else you will end up with a big mess. The application is a bit rough and I end up having to blend with a sponge or eyeshadow brush. Would be good for a smoky eye but I usually end up using a lighter color eyeshadow and using the duo as a way to emphasize parts of my eye, blending with the lighter color. Works out really nice. Overall, because of the price, I would only really recommend this to people who are worried about parabens or are looking for products with natural ingredients.
December 1, 2009
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Bare Escentuals RareMinerals Purely Nourishing Facial Moisturizer
Light, fast abosrbing moisturizer.
The only negative for me with this moisturizer is the price. It is a really good moisturizer, left my skin feeling soft and moisturized, non-greasy, quickly absorbed and although not a miracle it did make me feel toned. The scent is a bit like a creamy version of dumping several essential oils together. Not good, but not bad and I didn't really notice any of it hanging on my skin after a few moments. For the price for amount given, I would expect slightly more. Still I would buy again because you only have to use a bit for results.
November 29, 2009
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BE makes nice brushes with good bristles that don't really shed much. That being said they are fairly pricey. This brush has a pointed end that is good for using liner or precision work with shadow. It is still a bit big for ultra fine lines, but if you are doing something like a smoky eye this is the perfect brush. The other end is just a good general shadow brush. If you want to get a slightly better value I recommend picking up a BE tutorial set. My fave is the BE Rocker Eye Tutorial. It comes with a very similar brush, 2 eyeshadows and a liner shadow for 10 bucks more than just the brush. The Foiled Eye Tutorial comes with a similar brush and 2 eyecolors for just 4 dollars more than just the brush. Still if you need to beef up your brush set, Bare Escentuals does deliver quality.
November 28, 2009
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This is a good remover if you don't want a harsh remover. It takes a couple more swipes to get all the color off compared to the harsher formulas, but if you have dry nails it really is worth the extra minute. Plus it does get off polish, even dark colors, completely. The smell isn't that great, but I don't think I like the smell of any removers and the price is great!
November 26, 2009
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This is one of my favorite lip balms! It has a nice minty scent and tingle when you put it on. I find that it isn't usually moisturizing enough for winter use, but for the rest of the year I usually keep a tube with me. One of my favorite Burt's Bees products too! This pack is great for stocking stuffings. I also like adding some curling ribbon and giving it to those people who I don't usually exchange gifts with but want to give them a little something.
November 26, 2009
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This is one of my favorite lip balms! It has a nice minty scent and tingle when you put it on. I tend to prefer the tube because it seems like every other tin is difficult to open. I find that it isn't usually moisturizing enough for winter use, but for the rest of the year I usually keep a tube with me. One of my favorite Burt's Bees products too!
November 26, 2009
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I received this for reviewing. I have short, straight hair and reading the label with much talk of waves and curls made me think this product wasn't made for me. Tried it a few times and yes, I don't need this product. Then I passed it on to my friend who has very curly hair naturally and usually uses some product or other to tame her curls. She got the best results when she used it on already brushed hair. It gave definition to her curls and kept them together. It also tamed frizziness although it isn't humid enough right now to see if it could handle hardcore frizzies. It does weigh hair a bit down so I wouldn't use it on straight hair. Overall she really enjoyed the product and said at the price point she would definitely consider buying it again.
November 25, 2009
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Like other reviewers have said, you need a light touch with this stuff otherwise you end up with stiff or icky feeling hair. I have short, straight hair and used a bit to add a bit of texture. It seems to work well on short and long hair. I wouldn't necessarily use only this if you need texture and hold though. After a windy day my hair was a bit out of sorts, but at least this is somewhat remoldable. The smell isn't great, but it did leave my hair fairly soft. At the price point I wouldn't call it a bargain, but considering the amount used for each application (very little) I wouldn't say this was expensive either. Overall a nice texturizer that won't leave hair feeling like it is full of product.
November 13, 2009
