Merle Norman LUXIVA Lasting Creme Eyeliner

Tends to Smear and Arc

It's not a horrible product yet, (dare I say)MAC, Sephora, and Lancome have better liquid black eyeliners. I tend to go for the dramatic draws above my eye and corner the edges of the bottom. Towards the end of a long work day, it arcs the top of my eyelids. (You know the look -- where it almost looks as if your eyes are still open even when you blink.) Overall, the ease of application was good, yet it smears and blends into your eyeshadow; even when wearing matte eyeshadows. Please also note, you cannot exchange franchise MN products at corpate MN stores (i.e., at the mall). Too bad.

March 6, 2011

Merle Norman MIRACOL Revitalizing Cream

Hook Line and Sinker! Ask for samples!!!

I am a self-proclaimed beauty product / spa hoe! I first recieved a free sample of MIRACOL from the Merle Norman studio a few months back. I now understand why the studio gal was so willing to provide me with an ample handful of samples...it's like "crack" (metaphorically speaking). A few weeks ago, I finally ran out of my free samples so drove myself to BFE and purchased the "beauty in a bottle." Along with regular microdermabraision treatments, eating better (well better than I did before my half-hazard New Year's resolution) MIRACOL has improved the condition of my skin. My skin is softer, my pores are smaller, and a youthful glow temporarily returns after every treatment of MIRACOL! Ahhhh....rainbows and butterflies :) Kidding aside, it's a great product. I would have given it a 10 if it weren't for the smell and the distance I have to drive to get any Merle Norman products.

February 20, 2011