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- charliecat31 » See my profile
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29 By Lydia Mondavi 29 Reserve Blend Eye Cream
Excellent cleanser ~ and I don't like cream cleansers
I don't usually care for cream cleansers. I have combination skin (oily nose area, dry forehead, normal everywhere else) and cream cleansers never seem to leave my skin feeling clean enough and always leave my skin feeling like there is a layer of film left behind. However, 29 Preserve Cream Cleanser is completely different! It has enough cleansing power to clean my oily areas and hydrating enough to leave the other areas of my face feeling comfortable. The thing I love best is that it doesn't leave any residue behind or feel too moisturized or heavy. The texture of the cleanser is also very nice. It isn't too rich and creamy or too light and thin. It works very well at removing makeup, including regular mascara. But I found it isn't enough to remove waterproof mascara or long wearing, liquid lip color, though it does extremely well at everything else. I use it with just my finger tips, with a cloth or with my Clarisonic, and it works well in any of these manners. This non cream cleanser user has been pleasantly surprised at how much I like this cream cleansers!!
September 25, 2018
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This is a great eye make up remover. Very gentle, not oily. It doesn't leave any residue in my eyes and doesn't sting or irritate in the slightest. It works well to remove eye makeup and is also great for removing long wearing lip color. It actually seems to be good for your skin while it removes your makeup. I really love that it doesn't leave anything oily behind The only reason I gave it 9 stars instead of 10 is because it is expensive for makeup remover - but a very little goes a long way, so it lasts a long time. It really is kind of worth the money.
May 22, 2016
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This is a fantastic trimmer for the bikini area!! But please understand that it is a TRIMMER. It's not going to remove the hair completely - that's not what it's designed to do. It's not a shaver either, so it isn't going to get the hair as close as a razor. There are several lengths you can set it at, so it's perfect for just about every need. You can take the length guard off by rotating the dial to the longest length and then popping the guard off (it pops right back on). Taking off the guard allows you to get a very close trim, but be careful of sensitive areas when using without the guard. It is very easy, but be mindful of what you are doing. It is an excellent value. It takes two AA batteries that last a very long time and it has the right amount of power. All around excellent! I have had mine for several years and even with regular use it is just as wonderful as the first day I got it!
May 22, 2016
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I love these cloths! I use a Clarisonic most of the time, but when I'm in a hurry, these cloths are a great quick alternative! They do a wonderful job of a light exfoliation and leave my skin feeling soft and smooth. The cloths are a very generous large size! The first one I have cut in half and the next one I will probably cut in thirds. Doing this makes the set extremely affordable. I had purchased another brand prior to these that I thought were great. But in comparing the two these are much thicker and last much longer. Every few uses I wash them by hand with some antibiotic hand soap and let them air dry as usual. They really are worth it and very different from using a traditional wash cloth.
May 22, 2016
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This toothbrush is just awful! The head is so large that I can't reach parts of my back teeth and brushing the back side of my front teeth is nearly impossible. The bristles are extremely stiff (even though I tried running it under hot water as suggested by another review elsewhere) and the outer rim of non-moving rubber bristles are irritating to my gums. I don't usually have any problems with gum sensitivity. I have used a Sonicare toothbrush for many years and this sonic toothbrush by GoSmile pales in comparison. It is very light weight, to the point that it feels cheap and poor quality. Unfortunately I also have seen no change in the whiteness of my teeth and my teeth don't feel as clean as they do after I use my Sonicare. I returning this disappointing product for a refund...
May 22, 2016
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The biggest step I have found to the success of this nail polish is to be sure to wipe my nails with rubbing alcohol before applying - makes an enormous amount of difference in how long it lasts. Also, allowing two to three minutes between coats helps lengthen the wear time as well. Street Flair is the fourth bottle of Sally Hansen Miracle Gel polish I've purchased. The color is a deep, soft lavender that is so much prettier on the nail than I had even hoped by the look in the bottle - not nearly as as loud and bright as I thought it might be. I stopped bothering with nail polish on my nails long ago because it chipped and looked a mess by day TWO! Strangely though, polish will stay on my toes without chipping, literally until it grows off! I actually did an experiment one time (in the winter so no one could see my nasty polish). I would spend all this time preparing my nails, applying base coats, polish, top coats, etc but nothing kept my nails looking decent. But with this Sally Miracle Gel I get six, seven, sometimes even eight days of wear out of this polish! I finally get to have pretty nails without the time, expense and concerns of gel nail polish that needs a UV light. Miracle Gel is a little more expensive than some traditional nail polishes, but close in price to more expensive brands of non gel polishes that don't last as long. For me, it's well worth the price and even better when I find it on sale at some of the drug stores.
May 21, 2016
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I've always had fine, thin hair, but I'm starting to struggle with thinning hair as well. This incredible product makes it look like I have twice as much hair!!! I use it all over and then even go back and add a little extra to the places I'm having the most issue with. I start with about a dime size amount on towel dried hair. My hair is shoulder length. Then I let it air dry for a bit just so it isn't so wet when I go to blow dry it. After styling with the blow dryer, I go back with a little more gel all over and a little extra in the areas that I'm having an issue with thinning. You can use too much and make the hair sticky and goopy, but I've found it takes an awful lot for that to happen. It took me a time or two to play with the amount that was just right for me. As with most things in life, you can always add more, but you can't take it out when you use too much! 😄 It adds tons of body and makes my hair easier to style and holds it's style longer. When I use a curling iron this gel really helps those curls take! But for me, most importantly it adds heart to my hair - yet it doesn't weigh my hair down. They really should focus more attention on this being a product that makes hair appear thicker and more abundant. It's just an amazing product!! I am finding this an impossible product to find in any stores in my area. It's easy to find online and is usually around $6.00 a tube. I have a new one I just opened and an unopened back up tube. That should last me probably right to ten months using it most days. I worry they have or will discontinue it, so I will probably order another tube to have on hand. That's how much I love this stuff!! But what happens if the time comes that I can't get it any more?? Ugh....
May 21, 2016
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This is a great product! It's a cleanser, scrub and mask all in one. And it works pretty extremely well as all three. As a cleanser it removes makeup and the day's dirt with ease. As a scrub it does a nice job of lightly exfoliating the skin and leaving it feeling soft. As a mask it leaves skin fresh and pores nice and clean. I have very combination skin. Oily on and around my nose, my cheeks and forehead can get dry and then my chin is pretty balanced and normal. I'm a big fan of scrubs and exfoliation and for me it's an important part of my skin care routine. This product is great as a light, every day scrub, but it doesn't replace a more intense exfoliation. I use it two to three times a week and usually use it as all three products in one use. I apply it as a mask and leave it for five to ten minutes. Then add just enough water that I can use the small particles as a scrub and then add a little more water to finish cleansing my face, neck and chest. My skin is left soft, smooth, clean and looks fresh and alive - no redness or irritation at all! It removes oil and grime but it's never stripped feeling. I wouldn't say it's super moisturizing, but it it does leave my skin feeling comfortable. You don't need a huge amount, so the tube will last a while and is a good value. I will definitely purchase again!
May 21, 2016
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What a lovely, beautiful, feminine fragrance this is! It's soft and alluring - it draws you in and makes you want to smell it more and more. It is clean, a little floral, romantic, yet sexy. My husband actually helped me pick it out. I always thing fragrances are nearly impossible to describe. I can't imagine anyone NOT liking this pretty scent.
May 20, 2016
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This is one of the best hair products I have ever used! I have always had fine, thin hair but am starting to struggle with thinning hair as well. This adds an incredible amount of volume and fullness. It actually makes it look like I have at least twice as much hair!! It makes my color treated hair look healthier and adds shine without looking greasy and controls any frizz. Don't let "balm" scare you from trying this fantastic product - it's more of a thicker than usual gel. It helps my otherwise limp, shoulder length, hair hold a style longer without leaving it sticky or stiff - it leaves it soft and bouncy. It does everything I could ever want a styling product to do. It makes my hair look better than it has in years! Yes, it's more expensive than drugstore brands of styling products, but you don't need a huge amount, so a tube will last quite a while. It's worth every penny (and then some!!). I seriously can't say enough good things about this miracle product!
May 20, 2016
