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- emily0220 » See my profile
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- Reviews: 53
Here are all my reviews:
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This is a good polish. It has a variety of interesting colors. My favorite thing about this polish is the price! For a couple of bucks I can try a bunch of different colors, which is totally a great way to explore some different colors. I have very pale, pink skin so on occasion the wrong color polish can be really wrong. I always find it hard to determine how polish will look under the harsh store lighting. With Pure Ice I feel like I can try something new without the fear of wasting a ton of money. I also find that the polish wears well and the colors are well saturated without having to put on a million coats. I also find that this polish removes easily with a normal cheap nail polish remover. I have not had any issues with staining or having to soak my nails to get it off, yet the polish wears very well. Overall a great buy!
July 24, 2014
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I picked up a few of these when I was wanting some fun colors for my toes for the summer, last year. I was impressed by the variety of the colors but was skeptical about the quality given the low price. I figured it was worth the try just to see if I liked the way the colors looked and would buy a higher quality if I enjoyed the colors. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the polish. While there are some differences between the colors in terms of how the polish behaves, I find this to be a good nail polish. I have found that the colors with more of a flat finish are generally harder to get a great application. Where the shinier finishes tend to give a more professional look. I especially like the “Moss-Have” it is has just enough of a green hint with the silver metallic color that it surprisingly matches a lot of looks, and works great for a “mixed metallic” look with gold tone sandals. All in all this polish is a good buy, especially for some of those riskier colors that you are not sure you can use the whole bottle of before the trend changes.
July 24, 2014
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The first few days of using this mascara I was not impressed. It was so wet and thick and did not think it was going to work at all for me. The brush is enormous, which was somewhat difficult to handle, even for a seasoned mascara applier, such as myself (going on 20 years with this daily routine and a several year stint behind a makeup counter). I have found with some practice, scraping of the brush and the natural drying out of the brush that this mascara is great! I get the full, flared out look that I was hoping for. The color is also super black (which is fantastic, because I hate those brownish looking black mascaras). This mascara wears well throughout the day, even through the 100 degree weather as of late. It does not flake or smudge once it is dry. I also find that it removes easily, which is super important to me since I am generally impatient and the end of the day and hate spending twenty dollars to remove mascara that cost me less than five. This mascara is a really great value for the price. I have used many types of mascara through my years as a mascara junkie and this is ranking in the top five. The other day I was wearing this mascara and one of my co-workers was insistent that I had false eyelashes on. (I never have gotten that comment before!) I am really happy to have discovered this mascara, because I have been so disappointed by many of the more expensive kinds (even the drugstore ones). I would recommend this mascara to anyone who has a little bit of patience for application and anyone who enjoys a dramatic lash look (even without a dramatic all over eye).
July 24, 2014
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I love this brush for blush or bronzer. I have been using it for at least ten years and have never found a better design for color application on your cheeks. The shape of the brush allows you to get the color exactly where you intend it, yet with the softness of the brush you end up with a natural look. The brush is not only well designed but a very good quality. I take care of mine by washing it with a little shampoo and a good rinse and just lay it on it’s side to dry on a paper towel. I use the same shampoo that I am currently using whenever I wash it, that way I do not have to worry about if a separate cleanser will cause me any acne issues. If you dry the brush with the bristles in the air, you run the risk of the water getting into the handle of the brush and causing it to rot. I have found that this brush works great with any blush not only Lancome blushes (of which I have plenty). I have found that it works great with Bare Minerals blushes and bronzers as well. It is super soft. I have found that first applying with a “boom-boom” on each cheek and blending ends up giving you a very soft, natural look. I find that the brush is a good size, as well, it is wide enough to create a nice natural swath, but is not so large that you end up with blush under your eyelids. I would recommend this brush for anyone’s makeup collection. I have found that with a quality brush, like this one, that you can make less than stellar blushes look much better than they deserve. This is an investment piece, but definitely worth the investment.
May 20, 2014
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One product that can reduce wrinkles, lines, age spots and acne? Fantastic! Both my mother and I use this product and swear by it. If you want smooth, even toned skin you need to add this to your beauty regime! I love this product because it makes your skin so smooth and soft. I do have to make sure that I use sufficient moisturizer in the winter with this because it can be somewhat drying. I have also found that it is crucial to wear sunscreen when you are using this product. (I am very fair so it does not take much to get me burning). I also like the scent to this product; it is soft and not too strong. I also find that one tube of this can last several months and I find that it is a great deal for the price, especially considering how much some retinols sell for.
May 20, 2014
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I have been obsessed with beauty gadgets for years. I was super excited to find an exfoliating brush that was reasonably priced. This product is well worth the money. I use it daily and it keeps my skin sooo smooth. I have found that it works great if I just lather my normal cleanser and use that with it. I find scrubs on my face a little too strong for daily use, but this allows me to exfoliate daily and it is wonderful. I especially enjoy this product when my skin is dried out from the winter. I use the brush on my neck and decollate. It makes your skin so nice and lotions and treatments seem to work better after you use this. I would recommend this product to anyone. It has helped with breakouts and makes your skin makeup ready. It is fantastic and totally worth every penny.
May 14, 2014
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I love this brush. The size is perfect for covering acne, eyelids or a larger area. It is just stiff enough to give you control of where you are putting the product, but it is still soft enough to use near your eyes. It also cleans easily and maintains it’s lovely texture after every wash. I got this brush free in a Bare Minerals kit, but I would buy this brush in a heartbeat if I needed to. I have enjoyed all of the Bare Minerals brushes I have, and find them well worth their price.
May 13, 2014
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I love this scrub. It is cheap and works way better than the price suggests. It leaves your feet smooth and soft. I also like that it doesn’t leave your bathtub gross, it rinses cleanly away. (I hate when you spend a bunch of time grooming to turn around and have to do housework). The texture is nice and does not feel too creepy. I use this a couple of times a week (once a week with a pumice stone) and it keeps my feet nice and soft. It also does not mess up the paint on my toenails which is fantastic. It does a great job of softening the areas around your nails where it is hard to get a pumice stone. I will also use it on my elbows and hands if they are in bad shape. This is a must have for any do-it-yourself pedicure. It is also quick and easy to use.
May 8, 2014
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I can no longer find this in stores. I really like this product for giving some volume to the top of my hair. My hair is quite heavy and this keeps the top from getting flat. I also like that it has some hold but does not give you that crunchy feeling or look. I wish they would carry this in stores again because with affordable price it was one of my favorite bargain products.
May 8, 2014
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I really like this product. I feel that it works quickly, not overnight, but it does seem to speed up the process of getting rid of a zit. It can sting a little bit, especially if your skin is dry. The tube does not have much product in it and I wish you could buy a bigger size. I prefer using this as a spot treatment or in the evening as I am not wild about it under makeup. I would definitely recommend keeping some of this around even if you just get the occasional breakout.
May 8, 2014
