Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar for Acne-Prone Skin

drying

This didnt clear up my acne, it just dried out the surface and made my skin tight... so under the very thing top layer of scales, my small clogged-pore bumpy type pimples were still there. I try it every so often (every few years), and it still hasn't grown on me.. not even for the few pimples i sometimes get on my shoulders, and chest... I'd rather just use good ol fashioned gold dial

March 30, 2008

Alberto VO5 Extreme Style Curvaceous Curls Styling Mousse

not my favorite

I have thinner naturally curly hair. I've never been too fond of hairspray or mousse, and this doesnt really change my mind either. (Maybe it's user error) but this tends to make my hair crunchy a MAJOR violation that I just won't tolorate in my hair. I've tried it with a blow dryer (it wasn't crunchy but I was not satisfied with the amount of 'frizz control') and wont do it again. I've also tried it air-drying. The result was a little less frizz, but crunch. Overall, I have a mostly full can that I will never use, but don't have the heart to throw away because i work so hard for my money... and don't want to give it away because I think it sucks.

March 30, 2008

Garnier Fructis Soft Curl Cream

if u can find it, buy it

I have thin-to-medium thickness naturally curly hair. If it gets too long, the part near the roots straightens/waves itself out from the weight of the curl. I havent attempt to wear my hair curly without product since I knew better, but based on the pictures I've seen, it has the tendancy to get a little frizzy. I also have been having trouble finding this ANYWHERE, but if you happen to see it - get it. This defines curls VERY WELL, and allows them to stay bouncy AND FRIZZ FREE (even in drizzly weather which i'm VERY weary of). Because my hair is thin and i HATE any weighed down or crunch, I use this to make my own paste. I take a small amount and put it in the palm of my hand, then I add water until its about the consistancy of a thicker hair gel. Then I kinda pat it on my damp hair then scrunch it while I blow dry. The result is - shiny, bouncy, defined curls and a longer lasting product! LOVE IT!!!

March 30, 2008

Matrix Curl.life Conditioner

great & smells good too

I have thin-to-medium thickness naturally curly hair. If it gets too long, the part near the roots straightens/waves itself out from the weight of the curl. I havent attempt to wear my hair curly without product since I knew better, but based on the pictures I've seen, it has the tendancy to get a little frizzy. I ended up trying this several years ago as part of a kit with smaller sizes of the shampoo, conditioner, some cream & the hairspray. I fell in love with the line since the first use. This product makes hair shiny, bouncy, and silky with DEFINED, NON FRIZZY curls. Currently, I use it with a dry-scalp anti-dandruf shampoo, but I love it all the same. I recommend the line to all curly/frizzy haired friends.

March 30, 2008

Matrix Curl.Life Every-Weather Hairspray

I LOVE THIS STUFF get it while you can

I'm not too fond of hairspray. I have thin-to-medium thickness naturally curly hair. If it gets too long, the part near the roots straightens/waves itself out from the weight of the curl. I havent attempt to wear my hair curly without product since I knew better, but based on the pictures I've seen, it has the tendancy to get a little frizzy. I hate hairspray because of the crunchness it causes. I ESPICALLY hate it on curls for that reason, and because I feel like curly hair should be bouncy. THIS HAIRSPRAY is THE BEST!!!! it adds shine, hold, definition and frizz protection. I've never been daring enough to try it out in the drizzle, but in normal all-season humidity, it is GREAT. Doesn't weigh down hair. Isnt crunchy. BEWARE, apparently it got discontinued so if you can find it, SNATCH IT UP, it won't be available much longer... I had to search 5 months (and about 10 diff cities) to find the bottle I just got yesterday. I recommend the whole line to anyone with curly hair who will listen.

March 30, 2008

Dove Brightening Facial Cleansing Pillows

good for slight acne & oil

I started using the after I purchased this dove vibrating wand thing. The wand thing came with the "orginal" formula pillows. After 2 tries with the wand thing, i just used the pillows, and after that set of pillows was used up, I bought these. ANYWAYS, I have combo/oily skin with small clogged pore acne and I find that regular, exfoliation helps with that. These pillows REALLY helped, and I noticed a difference in 2 weeks. My skin was smoother (less bumpy) and clear-er. Brighter? I couldnt tell but the formula seems to be better for oily skin than the orginal ones. Lately, I've had a hard time finding the brightening ones in the store but they're worth the search. Whenever I can find these, I buy them... and I always recommend them to my friends. They're only getting an 8, because they wouldn't be too good for those with drier skin, OR those really looking for 'BRIGHTENING.'

March 30, 2008

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer

noticably smoother

This product will make your skin noticable smoother. I tried it (on part of my face)without putting makeup on top - you could DEFINATELY see and FEEL the difference in smoothness and softness of the skin. In the summer, my t-zone gets EXTRA OILY, and it remained oily using this (though not as bad as I expect when putting anything on it). Overall, I would definately use this product, even without putting makeup on over it. (just not in the summer on my forehead)

March 30, 2008