Aveda Hand Relief Moisturizing Creme

My favorite hand cream

I am a product junkie, and have been through tons of different hand creams. This is the only hand cream I have bought repeatedly and continues to be my favorite. It is rich without being greasy and smells fantastic. Just like the lady that reviewed this below, I am a big believer in sunscreen. What would make this product perfect is if they made a version of it with a UVA/UVB sunscreen so that it would protect hands from the sun during the day. Right now, I'm using another brand of hand cream when I'm outdoors because it has sunscreen, but the texture falls way short of this product.

November 10, 2007

Aveda Shampure Shampoo

Shiny hair and great scent

I love this shampoo. It makes my hair shiny and soft, and when I rinse it out of my hair it feels like I had conditioner in it. I agree with the review below; I think it works great for color-treated hair, which I have. And I love the herbal frangrance!

November 10, 2007

The Body Shop Aloe Calming Toner

Gentle and alcohol free

This is a great, basic toner that is alcohol and fragrance free. I use it after the the aloe foaming wash in the same line. It gets rid of any remaining makeup and leaves my skin soft.

November 10, 2007

The Body Shop Aloe Gentle Facial Wash

Gentle and refreshing

I just started using this facial wash after a friend recommended it. Even if you don't have sensitive skin, this is a great, gentle wash that will leave your face feeling clean but not tight and dry, which I like. It also has no fragrance and doesn't sting your eyes if you use it to remove your makeup. This cleanser foams and you have to use a few pumps to get a good amount, and they also make a more emollient, lotion version of this cleanser as well.

November 10, 2007

The Body Shop Facial Muslin Cloths

Feels like being at the spa

I really like these cloths for washing my face in the evening. You could probably accomplish the same thing with a wash cloth, but these are softer and gentler. It reminds me of getting a facial at the spa, and I always enjoy products to use at home that feel a little luxurious. If they were just a little bigger, that would be even better.

November 10, 2007

Chanel Collection Essentielle De Chanel Multi-Use Make-up Palette

Beautiful colors, easy to take along

I have this palette in the Lumière Naturelle color collection. The eye shadows and blush all have a soft shimmer and the colors are gorgeous, as well as easily blendable. There are three creamy lipstick colors and one shimmery pale pink gloss. My favorites out of the lip colors are the berry colored lipstick paired with the gloss. The only color I dislike is the peach lipstick shade, but that preference applies to any brand or shade of peach or coral lipstick; they just don't work for me. Over all, the colors all coordinate beautifully and this palette comes with a soft storage pouch that also includes blush and lip brushes and an eye shadow applicator, so it's great for purse or travel.

October 30, 2007

Lancome Color Fever Lipstick

Love the color!!

I just bought this lipstick in the FASHION CRAVE FRAMBOISE shade. It is now my favorite, which says a lot because I really struggle with finding lipstick colors that look right with my very fair skin and non-full lips. =) This shade is perfectly berry; not too pink, not too violet. The texture is creamy without feeling sticky or waxy. I keep it in my purse and wear it with everything!

October 30, 2007

Clinique Liquid Facial Soap

Great cleanser

I was so excited when this cleanser came out because Clinique has some excellent skin care products, but their bar soaps are so outdated and drying. I have combination skin, and the mild formula works really well for me in the summer when I have a little extra oil. I like the light, fresh scent too. I've also used the extra mild formula as a make up remover for long wearing makeup, and I'm sure it would be great for someone with dry skin to use as an everyday cleanser because it is so emollient.

October 26, 2007

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow

Makes a great base!

This is the only product I've ever used that truly makes a creaseless, long wearing base for powder shadows. I am very fair, so I use Bone as a base and it works well to conceal any redness or discoloration in my eyelids. I've used other brands of eyelid base/concealer and I've never found anything else that won't crease like this one. The only downside is that when I tried layering two of these cream shadows, I found it difficult to blend the second shade over the first because the color sets so quickly. But if you're using this as an eyelid concealer/base with powder shadow or as a single shadow alone (and there are so many gorgeous colors to choose from), nothing beats this product!

October 26, 2007