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**ADDED 5/28/13** I have used and loved the Shu Uemura lash curler for several years. But I needed to replace mine and thought I would look and see if I could find a comparable one for less money. I did! Please read my review under the Tweezerman Classic Eyelash Curler if you are interested in a less expensive curler that is just as great as the Shu! I'm so tickled with my new find that I had to share with as many people as possible :-) **ORIGINAL REVIEW** I had no idea how much damage I was doing to my laahes every day when I curled them! I thought it was crazy to spend so much money on an eye lash curler. Especially when I could buy a perfectly good one at the drug store for under $10. But I kept reading all the raves and broke down and ordered a "Shu". WOW! Before I ordered it I was changing the little black rubber thing in another brand of curler and realized there is a slit in the middle of it where the metal piece meets the black thing (sorry I don't know the proper names to the parts) and it was FULL of my eyelashes! I had been curling my lashes for twenty plus years and never noticed this. The first thing I noticed about the Shu is that there is no slit in the black rubber insert, so there's no where to break off and trap lashes. It's a domed hump curve to it so it actually puts a smooth curl to the lashes instead of just putting a sharp bend in them. It makes a big difference in the way my lashes look and makes my eyes look much more open, which is the whole point to curling our lashes! I noticed in the first few days that I wasn't loosing as many lashes, again I think because of the shape of it and that it doesn't break off the lashes when it curls them. After a few months I saw that my lashes were thicker! I actually have more lashes now because I'm not loosing them every time I curl them! So check the slit in your lash curler and see if it's full of lashes and if it is you definately need to switch. Even if it's not, the Shu provides a BETTER curl and that alone is worth the price.
May 28, 2013
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I found a less expensive lash curler than the Shu Uemura lash curler that works just as great! I needed to replace my Shu curler that I've had for a few years (Shu recommends replacing the tool much more often than I did) and thought I would look and see if I could find a comparable one for less money. I love the rounded curl of the Shu, instead of the crimped "bend" you get from traditional lash curlers. First, I think the rounded pad of the Shu gives a much better look (which of course is why we curl our lashes in the first place!). I think it gives a much more open look to the eyes. But probably even more important is that the rounded pad gives a more gentle curl to the lashes. If we're really honest, more gentle doesn't matter if it doesn't look as good, now does it ladies?!?! Plus, there was no pinching, which I think is because of the domed shaped pad. What first made me give in and spend so much more money to switch from a traditional drugstore lash curler to the Shu is that one day I was replacing the pad on my traditional lash curler and noticed a few lashes sticking out from inside the slit where the metal bar comes down and bends the lashes. I took the point of a pair of tweezers and opened the slit and I was HORRIFIED to find, not a few, but literally DOZENS of my lashes in that slit!! I decided right then and there and ordered the Shu. Now it had come time for a new one and I wondered if any other brand had realized how much better the rounded pad is and found the Tweezerman Classic Lash Curler for less than $15.00 at CVS. It also comes with three extra replacement pads (four pads in total) that adds to the value. I realize this is much more than the few dollars that most lash curlers cost at the drugstore. But we spend all this money on mascara to lengthen and add volume to our lashes. We buy lash conditioners to make our lashes grow longer. Then we take this barbaric tool, stick our lashes in it and crimp them into submission. In the process, we rip some of our lashes out! It only makes sense to pay a little more to stop ripping the poor things out! If you have any doubts about what I'm saying, take a look inside the slit of the pad on your lash curler and see what you find. Seriously, go look and see what's in there.... With the first curl of my lashes I knew I had found exactly what I was hoping for. The more gentle, but BETTER, rounded curl from the convex rounded pad, that makes my lashes look longer and my eyes more open than a traditional drug store lash curler. The pad is a non stick silicone, which is also easier on your lashes because your lashes don't get stuck to it while you're curling them. All this for less money! What more can a girl ask for?
May 28, 2013
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No offense to any Estee Lauder users out there, but I always thought of this as a brand for more mature women. But when I received a little sample bottle of this fragrance I was immediately hooked and saw Estee Lauder in a whole new light! My husband loves it and I get many compliment s from complete strangers (are there any better kind??). So I figured since I already knew I loved it I would save some money and order it from eBay. I didn't realize there is a. "Beautiful" and "Beautiful Love" by Estee Lauder. So keep that in mind. So it was my own fault when it arrived and smelled nothing like the sample I fell in love with. "Beautiful" is more of a fragrance for mature women in my opinion. My search continued and I found the "Love" version and all was right with the world again when it arrived. While I waited I realized the "Beautiful", topped with Bath and Body Works "Honeysuckle" makes a really pretty combination though! "Love" is a lovely floral that isn't too sweet. Intoxicating is a word that comes to mind. Since fragrances can smell different on person to person, it's always best to try any on yourself first. But "Love" is worth the try. It's sexy, romantic, and feminine, all while being modern and fresh. It lasts all day and the scent always stays true. Most of the compliments I get are from men, which in my opinion tells me it must be good! :-)
May 11, 2013
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This is my favorite Aussie product and a great deep treatment. My fine, thin hair gets damaged from coloring, blow drying, curling iron and I don't get it cut as often as I should. This product helps put back the moisture in my hair, but doesn't weigh it down like so many products do. I can even use it every day without any problems. I leave it on for longer than three minutes - it's the first thing I do when I get in the shower and the last thing I do is rinse it out. I figure the longer I can leave it on, the even better it will work. The upside down bottle may not seem like a big deal, but it's much easier to use in the shower and is easier to open with wet hands and also assures that every last bit of the product comes out. It's inexpensive and since you only need a small amount, it just adds to the value. It has the signature Aussie product fragrance (has a grape scent to me), but unlike the styling products, the scent of this treatment doesn't linger, which I like because then it doesn't compete with whatever fragrance I'm wearing. It leaves my hair softer, more hydrated, more manageable, more bouncy and in better condition. No need to spend a fortune when Aussie makes this great treatment!
May 10, 2013
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I used and LOVED Perfect Formula Pink, but the $40.00 price was more than I wanted to continue to spend. So when I saw the infomercial for Pink Armour I wondered if it would give that same "French Manicure" look. I was thrilled when I found it at Walgreens for $9.99 (no shipping!) so I bought it and immediately applied it when I got home. One coat gives a very pale French Manicure look, but two coats really looks like a french manicure! It's amazing that it looks exactly like Perfect Formula. Plus it adds a lot of strength to my nails. I had been having gel manicures done at a salon for over a year and am taking a little break from them. I have thin nails, so I wanted something that would add some strength to my nails and after just four days I took off the Pink Armour to see how my nails were doing and add a fresh two coats (even though the polish still looked perfect) and was excited to see that my nails looked better and felt stronger. This product is great and a great buy. Will definitely buy again and again!
May 10, 2013
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This moisturizing body moisturizer is amazing! The got the fragrance so perfectly like buttercream frosting that you really will be tempted to dive in and eat it! The texture is so luxurious. It's a super thick and creamy body butter, but surprisingly it doesn't leave your skin all greasy and tacky. You only need a very small amount of this rich cream. It's super hydrating and when I use it night before bed, my skin feels so transformed in the morning! I'm left with soft, hydrated, comfortable skin. It's the perfect foot cream, softening hard, rough spots in just a few uses, depending on how bad you've treated and how rough your little tootsies are. The scent disapates over night, so if you are a night time showerer and then apply this cream, the fragrance won't compete with your perfume the next morning. But if you apply this cream in the morning, it will definately compete with a fragrance you try to apply over it. But it smells so good on it's own, I sometimes use it in the morning and skip perfume all together. Trust me, you'll get tons of compliments on how good you smell!! It's butter cream frosting, so of course it's got a sweet scent, but some how Jaqua was able to balance the sugary scent with vanilla so that it's not at all sickening sweet. It's something you just have to experience!!
May 3, 2013
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I'm one of those women who buy different products often because I'm convinced there's something better out there that I haven't tried yet. But this is my "go to" hair spray that I buy repeatedly and always have on hand. It holds really well without weighing hair down or making too stiff and crunchy. But... you can always spray more if you want stiff hair or are doing an up do and want it to stay put no matter what. Humidity doesn't really effect the hold, which is a big deal for me here in southwest Florida where the summer's are really HOT AND HUMID! I have never had the nozzle clog and it always sprays in an even mist. That may seem trivial to add to my review, but I'v found that to be an annoying problem with many aeresol hair sprays. It's extremely affordable at less than $5.00 or so. No matter what brand o type I try, I make sure to always keep this Tresemme on hand because I know I can count on it to keep my hair style in place all day long!!
May 3, 2013
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After trying a couple of mineral foundations, I loved the idea of a powder foundation, but minerals either made me itch or made my skin look grossly unnatural. I stumbled upon this foundation when CVS was having on of their buy one get one half off sales and thought what better time to try it. I am so glad I did! I It goes on easily, blend beautifully and doesn't settle into lines or pores. I have combination skin, some normal, some dry and a nose that can get oily. This powder keeps the shine away through an entire work day and doesn't even need a touch up before (or even after) dinner out with my husband! The color also stays true all day. It comes with a handy little half moon brush that works great for blending, especially around hard to get to areas like under the eyes and around the nose. I don't always care for the little brushes included with makeup because the handle is so short, but the shape of this one works so well that I'll sacrifice the handle. On sale or not it' a great price for an all around great foundation.
April 26, 2013
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My dear, sweet husband is starting to see some thinning of the hair on the top of his head and it's really bothering him. So I thought this new line of Expert products from Pantene might be good for him to try. I just replaced his usual shampoo and conditioner in the shower with it and after his first use he said "OK, what's the new stuff you've got me using? Look how much better my hair looks!" Now that he's been using them and the serum daily for a couple of weeks he's even happier with how it's working and I have to agree that his hair actually looks noticeably healthier and a little thicker! It's tamed the slight frizziness he would get from time to time and it's got some shine back to it. He usually won't use serums because they tend to weigh down his hair. But this serum gives him some instant results by making his hair look fuller but also seems to be working better the more and more he uses it. The instant gratification makes him sure to keep using it every day. So, if my darling, but skeptical and picky hubby is loving this stuff it has to be great! Think I will be buying my own trio of these new products to use since I too am noticing some thinning (we're both only in our early 40's) and I wouldn't dare take his away from him. Think I'll even go as far as buying two more sets so neither of us risk running out. Now if that's not a glowing recommendation alone I don't know what is!
April 25, 2013
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My dear, sweet husband is starting to see some thinning of the hair on the top of his head and it's really bothering him. So I thought this new line of Expert products from Pantene might be good for him to try. I just replaced his usual shampoo and conditioner in the shower with it and after his first use he said "OK, what's the new stuff you've got me using? Look how much better my hair looks!" Now that he's been using them and the serum daily for a couple of weeks he's even happier with how it's working and I have to agree that his hair actually looks noticeably healthier and a little thicker! It's tamed the slight frizziness he would get from time to time and it's got some shine back to it. He usually won't use serums because they tend to weigh down his hair. But this serum gives him some instant results by making his hair look fuller but also seems to be working better the more and more he uses it. The instant gratification makes him sure to keep using it every day. So, if my darling, but skeptical and picky hubby is loving this stuff it has to be great! Think I will be buying my own trio of these new products to use since I too am noticing some thinning (we're both only in our early 40's) and I wouldn't dare take his away from him. Think I'll even go as far as buying two more sets so neither of us risk running out. Now if that's not a glowing recommendation alone I don't know what is! He said that he's noticed that he's finding less hair in the shower drain too, so it's helping him keep his hair too.
April 25, 2013
