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Salicylic acid irritating you? Not here. At least, not for me. I felt like it made my skin feel clean, rinsed off the makeup, deposited the acne medication without any nuisances like those awful smells and sans the overdrying. It's a great cleanser. I did feel my skin smoother the next day compared to other cleansers that I've used before, this one does a job well done.
August 13, 2008
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This is a great balm that has lip gloss properties in one stick and I doubt anyone can really hate this unless they're really not into the greasy feel of what any gloss feels like but this will do great over and under lipstick as it gives it a sheer evening coat of gloss and balm lessening chapped lips as well as reducing a dry mouth look. This is perfect for lips as sometimes lipstick can overdry lips especially if it is in a matte finish. This is also great if you feel lip gloss makes lips look covered in saliva but still want a good lightweight subtle shine. I love the scent as well, very light and almost like a scent from baby products.
June 30, 2008
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There was short of spectacular as I haven't seen any results that was significantly pleasing. It works as any other moisturizer would so I'm not quite certain if this is really a good investment. After three weeks, my eyes remained the same as I studied before and after photos but those are just my personal results. This may work better for other. This is certainly creamy and cooling to the touch and gives eyes a depuffing effect if you keep this in the refrigerator and use it before you apply make-up. It does also sting a little if you get some in your eye so be very cautious. Overall, I'd encountered better than this. I actually don't have dark circles or wrinkles but I do have a fine line under the eyes I wanted this to help but unfortunately, all I have left to say is "don't expect miracles."
June 30, 2008
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While Mario Badescu products are one of the best acne fighting systems I have ever tried, this oil-free moisturizer didn't stun me at all nor leave me incredibly satisfied. It's a plain mundane medium priced moisturizer in a bottle that my Neutrogena oil-free sensitive skin moisturizer can outperform. Also, the gripe I had with this moisturizer was that it left my skin feeling a bit greasy and that's a definite sign that I need to skip it and either use something else or drop this product all together. If you really like the Mario Badescu line and need all their items, this can be a staple for you to have as an every day moisturizer. It is lightweight but I still didn't like the texture on my skin, personally.
June 26, 2008
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I like foamy cleansers because I have this subconcious habit of believing that they are more effective than cream cleansers or even gels. With this, it's true. All my makeup is rinsed away with the bubbles and suds and my skin becomes incredibly soft. The only gripe I do have is that over time it does dry out my skin a bit so moisturizer following this is highly recommended. I have oily skin and the past few days post usage of this has left my skin somewhat parched. Awesome product, great price.
June 26, 2008
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Everyone is right when they say it's not the most pleasant scented product ever. It does have a chemical scent which bothered me at first but whatever seems effective to me is tolerable.. I used this after cleansing and found that it picked up so much dirt and residue which any of my face cleansers weren't able to lift away from my skin so I was pleased. The stinging isn't causting but it is somewhat painful until your skin feels really cool and refreshed, it becomes worth it especially feeling so squeaky clean afterwards. It preps the skin but also delivers an acne fighting ingredient during application that helps with the combination of other products that is going to be applied onto the skin to help diminish bacteria and acne all together.
June 26, 2008
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This is a great makeup remover especially because it is gel based, there isn't a greasy or dry, tight feeling after cleansing. I was hesitant to use this at first especially because there was no foaming, soap like consistency, or even creaminess just like any other cleanser I've used but when I noticed it had made all the foundation go away, it was a keeper. The smell reminds me of fresh cut aloe vera and it's a light green gel that you directly apply to your face. It's easy, low priced, and very effective. The best part? It softens my super sensitive skin without a trace of irritation.
June 26, 2008
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While you're out at the mass retailer store look at the different price ranges for acne treatments, this one will actually fit any budget. I'll spend a little more than what I spend on Clean and Clear for this and it's so much less than the cost of my prescription Differin Gel. While the other reviewers here are correct about it having a clay formula texture, it is sulfur based which is the alternative to salicyclic acid and benzoyl peroxide. Sulfur is actually a better ingredient for treating adult acne such as the cystic types and severe inflammation. A tiny bit of this cream goes a long way and I will admit, it's not the best product to use during the day as it leaves an ivory beige film over your skin and it can feel somewhat thick. Overnight though, I notice the acne clarify itself about twenty five percent better and while there is no overnight cure for acne, this certainly did the job at reducing it and also calming the redness I had. The fragrance may bother some people as it smells like chemicals, most from the sulfur scent, but nonetheless not so irritating that it's unbearable. I do highly recommend this is you have combination to oily skin especially yet too much of this can dry the skin out so I suggest this be sparingly applied and to affected areas only.
June 26, 2008
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I never really knew Head & Shoulders had a selection of styles for hair care until my sister needed a bottle one day for refill. I chose one and went home and tried it for myself. I felt like there was a subtle cooling sensation and noticed I had less irritation when I used hair products that day and usually at the end of the day the hairsprays or gels that I use tend to make me itch or make me super warm on the scalp. Well, this helped. It's also not a clear based shampoo, it looks more like a conditioner but still lathers well. The benefit of it all is that it isn't as drying as most shampoos I've tried that "enrich" their shampoos with too much fragrance and alcohol or should I say, pollute? This is definitely worth trying and also clinging onto especially if you feel the need to use different hair products to help manage your hair, this will keep hair feeling smooth while taming the dandruff or dry scalp issues.
June 20, 2008
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I would say that this is a good substitute for foundation but the flaws it has is not catering out to the more olive or golden complected gals like me. I noticed a pink tinge or a peachy glow to my complexion far different from my neck from the closest shade I could find in this and while it may not have the right color, I'll give Clinique the benefit of the doubt by reviewing everything else. The coverage while mild is excellent by means of evening out the skin tone and hiding minor flaws that concealer can retouch later on. A light powder is highly recommended if you have oily skin because I found this to be letting me shine too much than I wanted to but if you have normal or dry skin, this will actually give a nice glow as I've found days when it has helped but again, the shades aren't too flatering on me. It is fragrance free but there is still a light chemical or cosmetic scent to it but it isn't bothersome at all unless you had the product literally up to the nostrils so I'd say this is a decent item to have. Especially if you go to the gym and you don't feel comfortable not wearing makeup, this is a great staple to have or running errands and you need a quick makeup fix- this is it. It is fragrance and oil free which sensitive skins can benefit from and while at $26.00, it seems like a heavy price, it's a lightweight foundation plus a moisturizer so it isn't hard to consider it a two for one deal and one of the best products to buy during gift time because free products can easily come with it instead of spending more trying to buy other products you may not really need later.
June 20, 2008
