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- dottiesj » See my profile
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- Reviews: 63
Here are all my reviews:
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This is my absolute favorite lip product. It has a lovely matte finish and it stays on for quite a long time without feathering. My favorite shade is Bettina, a light pinkish nude. I wear it almost daily. I also have Sex Machine, a rosy pink; Never Say Never, a plummy shade and Dolce Vita, a light neutral red. I keep each one of these lip pencils in my purse at all times, although I wear Bettina the most frequently. I absolutely love these pencils. I don't even mind sharpening them (well, not much, lol!). The formula, albeit matte, is never drying. I don't even need lip balm underneath. They are my perfect lip accessories. I have purchased them many times over and highly recommend them.
June 4, 2015
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This product gives me nice even color and is very easy to apply. It's the only self-tanning product I use and I think it's the best there is. The fragrance is light and fresh and it never, ever streaks. Once you get the application process down pat, the color is nice and even and it gives me just a hint of tan. I use it every other day throughout the summer and it gives me nice believable color. I only use it on my legs and they look fantastic when I use this product. I have light skin and most self-tanners are too dark (i.e. artificial looking) for my skin tone but this one gives me the perfect summer glow. It never rubs off on my clothing and it dries quickly. I'm very loyal to this product because other tanners have left my skin a strange orange color. Jergens Natural Glow leaves my skin a natural light brown color, just like the sun. I live in Florida, the capital of tan USA and this gives me just enough color so that I can go to the beach and not be afraid of tourist white legs, lol! To tell the truth, I'm afraid of other self-tanners, fearing the orangey look and the streaks. I'll stick with Jergens, thank you.
June 4, 2015
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This hairspray holds my style all day without stiffness, buildup or flaking. It also protects my color with its UV filters, which keeps it from fading. It has medium hold, so it's good for updos too. It also smells nice, which is unusual for a hairspray. I don't use it as a flexible hold product because it's a little stiff for that, but it has strong hold that keeps my flyaways in check. For flexible hold, I use two really good products: Toni and Guy Casual hairspray or Carol's Daughter Monoi hairspray, both of which allow more movement. But when I want more hold, this John Frieda product is my go-to product.
June 4, 2015
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This mascara does what it promises. It makes my lashes very voluminous and thick. Of course, it's almost impossible to build coats with a waterproof formula and this mascara is no exception. But with one coat, I get nice fat lashes and the brushe reaches even the tiny ones on the edges. It doesn't clump and it lasts until I remove it. My eyes tend to tear up occasionally and I've had no smudging or flaking at all. In general, this is a really good product. I use just once coat or I use it as a final waterproof top coat. It works both ways. I definitely recommend this product.
June 1, 2015
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I first tested a travel size of this hairspray while I was on vacation in San Francisco. I wanted a hairspray that had flexible, brushable hold rather than the stiffer product I had been using. The first time I tried Nexxus Comb Thru I knew it was exactly what I'd been hoping for. It holds really well, even in high humidity. It gives natural looking hold that is invisible. It's definitely brushable and it doesn't flake or look stiff. My hair still looks like hair with all the natural movement that entrails. When I got back from vacay, I immediately purchased the full size can, which is very reasonably priced btw. This is an excellent product and I would definitely recommend it to a friend.
June 1, 2015
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If you want a sheer coverage foundation, then this one may work for you. It wasn't enough for me however. It blended well for a drugstore foundation, but didn't cover the redness on my cheeks very well. I am actually between two shades and had the messy task of mixing them every time I used this. I do think this is the best of any d/s foundation I've ever used but yet it is still a far cry from the high end foundations I own, namely Bare Mineral Bare Skin, Armani Luminous and Dior Star/Forever Flawless. I did get oil breakthrough a few hours after applying this but I did appreciate the satin finish (I'm not a fan of matte foundation). All in all this foundation was pretty good, but not outstanding, hence my 6 star review. I recommended it for anyone who wants sheer blendable coverage on a drugstore budget.
May 29, 2015
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I use this brow duo in Taupe. I have warm dark blond hair but my brows are a medium neutral brown. I use the dark shade from the middle to the end of my brows and the light shade from the beginning to the middle. This gives them depth and polish. To me, brows define the face so it's necessary to spend some extra time making sure they're shaped and colored to perfection. This powder adheres well and is easy to blend, and the range of colors is excellent. However, I don't wear powder in the summer. I live in Florida where the humidity is awful in summertime and that means that brow powder (no matter the formula) melts right off. So during the hot months, I use Anastasia Dipbrow instead. After it sets, it doesn't budge and the heat has no effect on it whatsoever. But the ABH brow powder is really the best powder on the market. It's much better than any eyeshadow I've ever used for my brows. It definitely has some secret ingredient in it that helps it last longer and that prevents it from changing color once on the skin. I definitely recommend it.
May 29, 2015
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The good thing about this product is its high SPF. It's basically a tinted moisturizer with no coverage. I used it for a while, until I decided that I wanted a more polished look (i.e. more coverage). I'm light, but not fair, with neutral undertones and this is slightly too dark for me. But it did give me some sheer color and consequently was better for the summer months. My skin is sensitive and this caused no reaction. It has a slight fragrance, but it dissipates quickly. If you are looking for a tinted moisturizer with virtually no coverage, then look no further. Frankly, I wasn't impressed with this product and I have no earthly idea why I went through three bottles of the stuff, lol!
May 29, 2015
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This is a long-wearing formula with a soft matte finish. I wear this formula in the summer because the Florida heat can melt most makeup in a few minutes. This foundation lasts all day without changing color or sliding off. I do set my T zone with loose powder however. And I do use a really good primer (Lorac Porefection) so this helps. This foundation also has some SPF, which is a very good thing. It blends easily when I use a buffing brush and the coverage is medium to full. I use only two pumps and spread it with my fingers before I use the foundation brush. It covers any redness and doesn't sink into fine lines or pores. The color (020 light beige) is a perfect match for my light complexion with neutral undertones. This is the perfect summer formula for me. I'm giving it 8 stars because I wish it weren't a matte finish. But I don't think such a thing as a long-wearing satin or dewy finish foundation exists, lol! I definitely recommend this foundation and will likely repurchase.
May 28, 2015
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This foundation gives me light to medium coverage and a satin finish. The color (020 light beige) is perfect for my light skin with neutral undertones. It goes on very smoothly (two pumps is all I need) and it camouflages any redness I might have. It blends really easily with just fingers or a buffing brush (sheerer coverage). My skin is normal with some oil breakthrough in the T zone after several hours, which I fix with blotting papers. I use a primer, which helps the foundation last all day. I especially love the satin finish. It also has sunscreen, which is really important to me. This foundation stays true even in the Florida heat. Overall, this was a good purchase for me. When I finally use it up, I'll definitely repurchase. I heartily recommend this foundation.
May 28, 2015
