C.O. Bigelow Lavender Body Lotion

wonderful product

I just love the CO Bigelow line of products and the old-tymee look. The lavender scent is so true and doesn't get "weird" smelling after a while. It is creamy and melts into my skin and my skin feels moisturized without feeling like it's wrapped in petroleum.

August 8, 2008

Rimmel London Stay Matte Pressed Powder

Very nice and a price that can't be beat

I have just discovered the Rimmel line. I try and avoid products that are made in countries with questionable environmental and human rights records but then I saw that the Rimmel line seems to be made exclusively in the UK. So I started with this pressed powder and it was so dirt cheap I thought I couldn't go wrong, and I was right! It is a fine texture and goes on my skin very nicely with no unpleasant smell that sometimes is associated with less-expensive products. In a pinch, this is a very good powder from a drug store.

August 8, 2008

Benefit Boxed Powders Collection

Benefit's Throbbb Blush: Love everything but the odor

I love Benefits products they have always worked very well on my skin and the packaging is always cute, without being precious. I have the Throbbb Blush and I love the color, the package and the ease of use and feeling on my skin with exception of the smell of the blush. I have found that most of Benefit's products don't agree with my nose.

August 8, 2008

Maybelline New York Great Lash Washable Mascara

didn't live up to the hype.

For years I had read that Great Lash was every makeup artists go to mascara, and I had avoided it believing that the more expensive the better and being a bit of a snob about it. Then I tried it...found out I was right all along. Such great justice in the universe when you can spend a few dollars and to validate those years of make-up prejudices. Well, I can't say that it isn't a fine product for the money but I'd rather pay a little more for something that I can count on every morning.

August 8, 2008