Milani Baked Blush

Good dupe for Stereo Rose?

I bought this blush in Rose D'Oro because a few websites said it was a great dupe for the legendary and elusive MAC Stereo Rose. And it only costs $6.50 as compared to $30 +. I like it because it has kind of a bronzing effect, but much different than the usual bronzer. It's more like a wind-blown, tanned and rosy-cheeked kind of look, which is just what I wanted. Good stuff!

November 18, 2011

MAC Zoom Fast Black Lash Mascara

Don't Buy the Hype!

I thought this mascara would be great- I generally trust MAC products and saleswomen. However, it is hands-down, the worst mascara I have ever used, and that is saying a lot! It gives you those hideous "spider eyes" and clumps like crazy no matter what you do. I have ruined some awesome eyeshadow jobs having to remove everything after this stuff ruined my look. The only positive is the color-- the black is the blackest I have ever seen. However, it does no good when the mascara itself makes you look like Tammy Faye Baker. Literally!

June 23, 2010

Clinique Total Turnaround Visible Skin Renewer

Awesome!

I have used a number of serum-type anti-aging products, and this one has really delivered! I used to use the Anew Ulimate Serum, but really wasn't noticing any results. Since I switched to this, I get compliments all the time on how young I look!

May 12, 2009

Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector

No more Lone Ranger!

I tried about 5 different products to remove my brown "mask of pregnancy spots. I have been using this for 6 weeks and it has made a huge difference. The spots are mostly gone. Plus, the stuff makes your skin super soft! I will continue to use it and hopefully the spots will be totally gone by Xmas!

September 24, 2008

Ambi Fade Cream

Didn't work for me

I have melasma from the "mask of pregnancy" which causes brown marks in the shape of a Lone Ranger mask on one's face. Nice. I used this for 2 months and it made no difference. Plus, it felt greasy and you have to use additional moisturizer because you only use it on affected areas. Try Even Better from Clinique instead. Well worth the money!

September 24, 2008

Clairol Natural Instincts Semi-Permanent Hair Color

NOOO!

I bought this to darken my super-blonde hair a little so my roots would not be so obvious before my next salon visit. I bought a color that was a medium blonde. Well, it turned my hair dark red like Kate Walsh from Grey's Anatomy! Now my hair is fried and I had to get 5 inches cut off because the corrective color damaged my hair! DO NOT BUY IF YOU HAVE COLORED BLONDE HAIR!!

September 24, 2008

Redken Real Control Conditioner

Help for fried hair

I totally fried my hair with an at-home color product, several at-home attempts to correct it, and finally a salon fix. This, along with the shampoo is slowly restoring the strength and softness to my hair. Awesome!

September 24, 2008