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- kg0103 » See my profile
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- Reviews: 15
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I *love* this stuff! I use it as a leave-in conditioner/lightweight styling cream. A quarter-sized amount worked into my damp (shoulder-length) hair is all I need, and it leaves my naturally curly hair shiny and in good condition. If I let my hair dry naturally, it dries into soft, beachy waves, and if I blow dry with a diffuser, it dries into more defined curls. It provides light hold, so I still need to follow with some sort of finishing product. I'll sometimes use a little on dry hair to add shine & tame frizz. I also use it as a detangler on my 6-year-old daughter's hair. It has a strong, perfumey smell, that I like, but I can see how some people might not. It's reasonably priced (around $6/tube at Rite-Aid, even cheaper on closeout at Big Lots) and a tube lasts a long time. This can be used so many ways, it's the one product I find myself reaching for time and time again this summer!
July 11, 2008
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Hands-down, this is the best eye makeup primer I've used! I hate reapplying/touching up my makeup, so I'd rather take the extra step in the morning so I don't have to. The squeeze tube packaging is minimalist and sanitary. You get a third of an ounce for around $10 (it's only available at CVS, as far as I know). The base is a lightly tinted nude shade. The texture is a thick cream. I'll smooth a tiny dab over each eyelid. It takes a little pressure to squeeze it out of the tube, but it blends easily and dries quickly. There is no fragrance, and it has not irritated my sensitive eyes/eye area. Powder eyeshadow applies easily overtop, and the color appears true. It truly lasts all day without fading or creasing, yet removes easily with my regular eye makeup remover. It also works well as a base for cream eyeshadows (though I prefer MAC Paints for this purpose). I've been using the same tube for over a year, and I still have 1/3 left (but I still bought a backup- I don't want to ever be without it!) This product delivers on its claims for me, and is an excellent value.
December 4, 2007
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I bought this mainly for the eyeshadows, and this is well worth the price for the eyshadows alone! The top level of the palette contains a beautiful selection of mostly shimmery, neutral eyeshadows (nothing dark or dramatic) containing purples, browns, golds, beiges, blues, silver/greys, a pink, a khaki green, and a peach. They apply and wear well. The second level contains glosses in a nice variety of reds, berries, nudes, golds, peaches, and pinks. About half are frosty/sparkly. They are thick but not sticky, and the staying power is decent. They have a bit of a plastic-y scent and taste. I have mixed feelings about the third level. The cheekstains are gorgeous and work well as lip stains too. You get a reddish-pink, a peachy-pink, a berry-pink and a plum. I wish the cheekstains were larger and they'd passed on the eyeshadow primer (doesn't work for me) and luminizer (too yellow-toned and sparkly). The gel-liners are nice and apply well with the included eyeliner brush. You get a basic black, deep purple, shimmery aubergine, and shimmery bright green. The lipsheers apply and wear like a traditional lipstick. There is a pinky-brown and 2 darker berries. The eyeliner brush is pretty good, the shadow brush is okay (if a little stiff), and the dual-ended lip brush and foam-tipped eyeshadow applicators are tiny and I never use them. Sure, there are a few items/shades I'll never use, but all in all, this is a terrific value for the price, and a good introduction to the Tarte brand.
December 3, 2007
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Frizz-Ease Wind Down Relaxing Creme Extra-Strength Formula
It goes both ways~ for straight or curly styles
I've used the original formula (now discontinued) and the extra-strength formula, and both perform the same on my normal-textured, naturally curly, shoulder length hair. I'll use it to aid in straightening my hair, but I've actually found it works wonderfully as a curl-definer, also! To straighten my hair, I work a quarter-sized amount through damp hair, blow-dry, then flat-iron. It really seems to stretch-out the curls, and keeps my hair straight and smooth all day. I only need to touch it up with a flat-iron on the second day. Most of the time I wear my hair curly. I apply the same amount to my damp hair and scrunch it in. I let my hair air-dry for about 15 minutes, then finish it off by blow-drying with a diffuser attachment. This leaves my curls softly defined and full of volume. I only need to apply a little pomade/wax for a piece-y look and I'm all set. Curly or straight, this helps hold my style all day. I love products that multi-task, and this is great for any look. I highly recommend it if you have normal-to-thick, wavy or curly hair.
December 3, 2007
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I got this to add some auburn highlights to my medium-dark brown hair. I use this daily after shampooing/conditioning my hair (sometimes I mix it with conditioner). I work a quarter-sized amount through my naturally curly, shoulder length hair and leave on for 3-5 minutes. The texture is a bit thin/slippery. I'm not crazy about the scent, as it has a strong fake-fruit-and-alcohol scent. I don't have a problem with this shade staining my hands, and any occasional stains around my hairline are easily wiped away with a cotton ball and some rubbing alcohol. It does not feel like it rinses out completely, which I think is actually a plus for my curly, frizz-prone hair. Once completing my usual styling routine, my hair is noticeably shiny and my curls are nicely defined, as if I'd applied anti-frizz/shine serum. But I am most impressed with the color boost. I started noticing subtle auburn highlights after about a week of use. I'd say the color hit its peak after about 2 weeks, and subsequent use has maintained the color. It has given me vibrant auburn highlights (but not all over red color) that look natural, without the damage and commitment of permanent hair color. I recommend this if you're looking for a color boost, but not a drastic color change. I will continue to use it and will definitely experiment with the other shades in the line.
December 3, 2007
