Bonne Bell Lip Lites

Great Value!

I love a good deal in drugstore makeup. I first picked this up when I was 14 and didn't really know about makeup. I just thought the color (Mocha Mousse) would look good on me. I was right! Over 6 years later and I still turn to my Bonne Bell LipLites in Mocha Mousse to give me the perfect tint to my lips. Never thought I'd find such a perfect match in a lip gloss aimed at young teens. The price is great and the formula isn't sticky or glittery or cheap.

January 15, 2009

Dove Advanced Care Therapy Conditioner

good stuff

I am obsessed with my curling iron and straightener. Needless to say, my ends become fried. My hair's natural texture is really frizzy and wiry and some kind of weird wave. I think this really helped my hair's condition. I haven't been a fan of a shampoo and conditioner set in a while. I definitely recommend it; especially if you love heat styling as much as I do.

January 15, 2009

Dove Intensive Repair Shampoo

lives up to its promise

I am obsessed with my curling iron and straightener. Needless to say, my ends become fried. My hair's natural texture is really frizzy and wiry and some kind of weird wave. I think this really helped my hair's condition. I haven't been a fan of a shampoo and conditioner set in a while. I definitely recommend it; especially if you love heat styling as much as I do.

January 15, 2009

Queen Helene Oatmeal 'N Honey Natural Facial Scrub

not bad

I admit, I only picked this stuff up because I was low on cash and it was on sale at my local drugstore. Not bad at all. It smelled like oatmeal and honey (surprise, surprise) and left my face feeling soft and exfoliated. This is probably best used only once, maybe twice, a week. It has a lot of exfoliators in it with a sandy texture.

January 15, 2009

Sally Hansen French Manicure Kits

ick

It's been a couple of years since I last purchased the french manicure kit by Sally Hansen. As far as colors are concerned, I really liked the ones they offered in their kits. However, the formulas were way too thick. It made the whole process a messy hassle. It also took a really long time to dry. Very frustrating. Once dry, it was completely durable, but keeping it perfect throughout the process was really hard. I'd skip out on this product and look for something easier to work with.

January 15, 2009

N.Y.C. New York Color Sheer French Manicure Nail Enamel

great

I'm a fan. I once bought a Sally Hansen kit for french manicure. The nail polish was waay too thick and came out looking globby. Plus, it took so long to dry that it was impossible to keep it neat. I decided to pick this stuff up because I didn't want a repeat of my past experiences. It really helped that this one was really cheap. It's worth checking out. The color is really sheer and pretty and it's fairly durable, too. Great product.

January 15, 2009

N.Y.C. New York Color Long-Wearing Nail Enamel

at least it's cheap

I have this in a couple of shades. I love how there is a lot of variety in colors. The price is also really appealing. It's nice to pick something up from the drugstore when I'm low on cash. I leave guilt-free because at $.99, it's no major loss. That said, you pretty much get what you pay for. This isn't particularly durable. Perhaps a base coat and top coat might help with its durability, but who has time for that? It's not terrible nail polish. They have gorgeous colors, are easy to apply, and look good on. The durability would be the greatest issue.

January 15, 2009

Rimmel London 60 Seconds Vinyl Shine

not bad

This stuff was really affordable and has great color. It's not nearly as durable as Rimmel's Wear 10+, but the formula is a little bit easier to work with. I have it in Rapid Ruby, and it's the perfect classic red. It dries fast, which is great.

January 15, 2009

Rimmel London Lycra Wear 10 + Minerals

it doesn't chip!

It seems like every time I paint my nails, the nail polish becomes chipped within the next 24 hours. That's why this formula seemed particularly appealing to me. While it doesn't last 10 days on me, I'd say I can get a perfect 5 days out of it with just two coats and no base or top coat. I found that to be excellent compared to my other nail polishes. I had to get used to the formula, since the lycra makes it a little more plastic-y(?), but the lycra is what makes the biggest difference compared to other nail polishes. I have it in Hypnotise. I wish they had more shades because I love its stay power.

January 15, 2009

Maybelline New York Great Lash Washable Mascara

Ranking Reevaluation?

My initial experience with this was terrible. Even though I had used two mascaras with rubber wands before this and they had both given me fabulous results, I decided to try "America's #1 Mascara." I mean, with that title, it couldn't possibly be bad, right? Well, the wand didn't compare to the rubber wands I love. I also find the formula to be really runny and messy when applying. I actually got flaking from using this (I've never experienced this with any other product.) Today I was messing around with my makeup and decided to give it another go. I used one coat of this and besides the messiness while applying, it looked decent. I applied a second coat of LashBlast, and got amazing results. But to me, the messiness isn't worth the hassle. I'll stick to my LashBlast.

January 15, 2009