MAC Mineralize Satinfinish SPF 15 Foundation

This is great!

I must first mention that I have not strayed from my beloved Bare Escentuals foundation in 6 years...but I recently bought this because I'm a product addict and love to try different things. Although I know this is NOT a mineral foundation I wanted it because I liked the dewy look it gave my skin. After getting a sample of it and Studio Fix (way too heavy for me)from the MAC counter I returned and bought it. I'm a NW30. I used the sample the girl at the counter fixed for me in the tiny little black jar and really liked it. So..out for the real deal. I think this might turn into my winter foundation. My skin tends to get dry in the winter and the MAC Mineralize gives me the added moisture it is craving. It gives great coverage but it's not a heavy feel. The reflective properties of it help reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles. If you're loking for full-coverage-hide everything this is not for you. But if you want a your-skin-but better-look this really is a fantastic product. I love the look it gives me and I'm actually not having to wear a concealer under my eyes while using this. I am having a hard time getting used to the smell and the fact that it will come of on clothes or anything because of my years of no-budge Bare Escentuals which stays put no matter what. But this is giving me a youthful dewy look and I will continue to use this around my eye area even when I use my beloved mineral makeup again. The pump is very sanitary and I'm loving the fact that it's not a messy liquid foudation. I have used my fingers and a foundation brush to apply it and have been very pleased with both results. It's got more coverage than a tinted moisturizer but less than a regular foundaton. It gives just the right amount of coverage and gives skin a healthy dewy glow that is simply beautiful! I adore the satin finish it gives. Nothing is worse than a dull, dry face. If you're prone to breakouts or have oily skin this might not be a product for you. But if you have combination or dry give this foundation a try.

December 13, 2007

Pantene Pro-V Silver Expressions Daily Color Enhancing Shampoo

Great for blondes

I don't have silver hair but to tone down brassiness in light blonde hair this is possibly my favorite shampoo. I have used Clairol Shimmer Lights in the past but the smell is horrid. So insted of getting the pantene for blondes I grabbed a bottle of this knowing the "purple shampoo" will counteract yellow. WOW! This made my hair shiny and took all of the yellow out. I will continue to use this. Beats Redken's Blonde Glam Pure Pearl which also reduces yellow and brassy tones. If you want your blonde highlights or all over blonde give this a try. It will suprise you as it makes your hair platinum blonde. This is cheap, smells great and it a great product for blondes!!! I'm hooked.

December 6, 2007

Philosophy Amazing Grace Perfumed Hair Conditioner

Smells fabulous

I have tried the Amazing Grace perfume, EDT and lotions and although I love the smell on me...I hate the staying power. I have tried layering the products as suggested but they simply do not last on me for more than 10 minutes. This is a huge dissapointment for me. I am a fan of the Amazing Grace conditoner and am on a 2nd bottle of it now. I love the way my hair smells after this. It's not a "great" conditioner and is a bit waxy for my highlighted blonde hair but I use it for the smell alone. I have invented a new way of using it to refresh my hair throughout the day. I mixed a small amount in a spray bottle with distilled water and came up with my own version of their hair perfume. I then use this as a spray condtioner on my 15-year olds hair before flat ironing it or using hot-rollers and it not only protects her hair but the Amazing grace smell lingers all day and is well...simply amazing. Good product and a lot for the money.

December 5, 2007