Redken All Soft Argan-6 Oil

Not Impressed Especially for $$

I received a sample of this oil and I have to admit to be very unimpressed. My hair is fine in texture but its curly and I have a lot of it. It ends to be dry and frizzy on the ends. I used this oil several times and am still wiaitng to be impressed. In all honesty, I really didn't see good results. I have gotten much better results from a $5.00 split end treatment you can get in the drug store. And the price of this product is outrageous! For that price, this product needs to work much better!

November 11, 2011

Fekkai Glossing Shampoo

Gives Great Shine But Weighs Down Curls

I got this shampoo and the conditioner as a BzzAgent to try. I was excited at first as my curly hair tends to be dull and also to frizz. I loved the smell immediately and was impressed with my hair after the first use. However, with repeated use, it began to weigh my hair down and to pull out my curl. My hair is more fine in texture, although I have a lot of it, so it may not do this to those with coarser textured curly hair. It does really make your hair shiney though. I save this now for when I blow my hair out straight. I can only give it 6 stars for the fact that it does weight down my hair and also for the price...which is pretty steep even compared to the salon brand I was using.

November 7, 2011

Maybelline New York One by One by Volum' Express Washable Mascara

Excellent Mascara!

I didn't think that Maybelline could actually top their Flasies mascara but they did with this product. Its does not clump at all, gives length and volume and doesn't flake either. Plus, with multiple coats, I got the same effect as the falsies. This is my new favorite mascara!

May 24, 2011

Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired by Carmindy Luminizing Face Primer

Excellent Product - Beats More Expensive Brands!

I cannot believe this only $10 at regular price! It beat the more expensive one I was using just prior to buying this primer. My skin is super oily and I didn't not have the issues others have had in prior reviews. I agree with the reviewer who thinks that may have used too much. Additionally, I like the luminosity. I am 42 and I need all the glow I can get! If you use this on your lids and then apply the eye shadow base also made by the line, your shadow wil not move all day! I would recommend this product to others and will definitely buy it again.

May 9, 2011

Bath & Body Works Signature Collection Body Splash

Scents Released in Past Year All Variations of Same...sigh

I am so disappointed with the fragrances B&BW has been releasing in the past year or so. Just picked up Country Chic, which should really be called "Twilight Woods in the Spring". I was very disappointed. Nothing they currently make is truly a Spring" scent. I give up on them.

April 18, 2011

L'Oreal Paris Double Extend Eye Illuminator Mascara

Didn't Really Notice Any "Illumination"...Not Impressed

I received the Black Quartz shade, as a BzzAgent, for brown eyes. My first issue is that the wand for the black base coat side (between the brush and the handle) is too short and made it hard to apply. The basecoat formula was "okay" but not impressive. The illuminating topcoat applied okay, not a lot of clumping, but didn't really "illuminate" my eyes and none of my friends even noticed I was wearing it. This might be nice for the holidays or for those who go clubbing but I wasn't impressed and it definitely isn't something I'd use for daily wear.

March 28, 2011

L'Oreal Paris Studio Secrets Professional The One Sweep Eye Shadow

Concept Is Cool...If Only It Worked!

I received the Playful trio for brown eyes through BzzAgent. The colors were gorgeous and I loved the concept. However, I have not been able to get it to work in one sweep no matter how many times I've tried. I was able to use my own brushes but found the stripes of shadow to be so thin that it was hard to get the brush into one individual shade without getting any of the other shades. Also, although lasting, the formula is so shimmery that older users who have an issue with crepey lids may not be able to use it. Since you're paying for the gimmick, and the gimmick just doesn't work, save your money and buy one of their eye shadow quads.

March 28, 2011

Physicians Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush

What;'s Not to Love? LOL

I couoldn't resist buying this blush to try out and I am so happy I did. Although I have uber fair skin with pink undertones, applied with a light hand, this gave me just the most naturally gorgeous pink flush. Since bright, poppy pink is so huge and trendy this season for Spring, this blush perfectly fits the bill. It is highly pigmented though so watch how you apply it. I don't know if the scent released any endorphins but it is very pleasant and looking at the product and applying it certainly brightened my day. LOL

March 28, 2011

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Airbrushing Loose Powder SPF 30

Best Mineral Powder Foundation Yet by PF!

I was very pleasantly impressed with this product. This is, by far, the best mineral powder foundation that PF has come out with yet. The formula is fantastic and can actually be applied with the little kabuki brush that comes with the product (I really like the brush actually). I applied it over my normal primer and it made my skin look simply amazing. It matched my skin tone very well and lasted all day, with minimal touchups. The SPF 30 is a definite plus too. I will buy this again and highly recommend! I would have given it all stars but I know I will need an additional product come summer to absorb oil...this is the only drawback I could find.

March 28, 2011

Physicians Formula Organic Wear Green and Gorgeous 100% Natural 2-in-1 Bronzer and Blush

Love this Product!

I just love this 2 n 1 product. I used the light rose/light bronzer shade duo all last summer, and will again this summer, and just loved that I only had to carry one compact but with 2 products in it. I am uber fair skinned and tanning just isn't an option so a bronzer is a must have for me. My skin is combination (note- oily in the summer) and I am also super sensitive. These shades not only looked great with my skin tone, but didn't irritate my skin and, since the bronzer is matte, it didn't make me look greasy from too much shimmer either. I just bought the light ginger/light bronzer compact and can't wait to use that too!

March 25, 2011