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Here are all my reviews:
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This is good for an everyday look, as a tinted moisturizer it cleans up imperfections but doesn't hide them entirely. It's a pretty good value, too, considering you get 1.7oz. However with my combination skin this tinted moisturizer is simply too oily. Even if I let it sit and dry my skin still looks incredibly shiny unless I use a powder to set it, which sort of seems to defeat the purpose of a tinted moisturizer, which should be easy to apply and fuss-free. For this reason, I don't love the product even if the smell is nice, the consistency is good and it moisturizes. I simply look too oily!
March 28, 2011
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This foundation offers more coverage, so it's something I like to use on special occasions. True to its claims it gives a dewy finish with the shimmer particles, evens out my skin, hides my acne scars and generally makes me look glowy in photos. I think this looks best when blended with a duo fibre brush, this way you avoid any cakiness or streaks. With my combination skin I like to follow it with a setting powder, and if I set with primer and powder this foundation looks really great 4 hours later sans touchups. I love that it comes in a pump, it's sanitary and it offers control on how much you dispense. I will say that finding the right match for your skin can be a little tricky, I found this pulled a little yellow on me but that's understandable considering it's a drugstore foundation without testers. When I want to look flawless, I always use this.
March 28, 2011
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I'm still pretty new to this self-tanner business, but I like this product ok. On the plus side it's tinted so you can see where you're putting it, it makes my skin quite soft, and leaves a natural looking glow. As to be expected it has that distinct self-tanner smell, but I can live with that. Important to note however is that this stuff is PACKED with glitter particles. While the shimmer is nice and I like it, it's far from subtle and some will definitely be turned off by the fact that it's so sparkly. Second, it's a very thin, watery product, which means that when I try to put it on I usually end up pouring out more than I wanted, and sometimes it gets a little streaky because I just have so much product to rub in. All things considered though I quite like this, it gives a natural glow that lasts for a few days, it's fast acting, and it's never orange.
March 28, 2011
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I have sensitive skin and acne, and this is incredibly drying. It is very concentrated, a little bit goes a long way, and too much and you have a white cakey residue on your pimples. This is best used at night for the above reasons, but if you have sensitive skin, you really have to be careful with this. Too much product applied too liberally leaves my skin inflamed, red, and itchy. While it does clear my pimples, it also dries them out so I have flaky patches. While effective, the drawbacks are such that I ended up throwing this product out. Maybe those with more severe or hardy skin can handle this, but it was too much for me.
March 28, 2011
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Love this stuff, it does exactly what it says and after using it you don't need to moisturize again. It's very thick and creamy and has a pleasant scent, although it's not my favorite. It feels nice on my skin and rinses off, but I tend to only use this on my legs, which are always dry. It's not quite greasy exactly, but it does have a bit of a residue, akin to the feeling of putting body butter on your legs fresh out of the shower - they're moist and a little sticky but it's not entirely unpleasant. Great for those who need a little extra moisture or want to save time.
March 28, 2011
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I have had eczema all my life, and every doctor has recommended Eucerin. While typically reliable in helping my dry, itchy, flaky skin, this stuff was useless. First it had a weird smell, it did nothing for the itchiness, and worst of all it had this weird consistency that did nothing to moisturize. It balled up when I tried to rub it in and left my hands feeling dirty. My hands are where my eczema is the worst, but using this just made me want to wash my hands, which is of course very drying. Considering this doesn't moisturize, has a bad consistency, and doesn't solve itch, I'd pass on this one.
March 28, 2011
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This is one of the only sunblocks I've found that I can use on my face. Sure, it's still a tad oily, but far better than anything else I've tried, and it does work under my makeup. I also like to use it on my arms, it's completely absorbed in seconds. It also has a light smell which is kind of citrus-y, I've become really fond of the scent. Best of all this is affordable.
December 11, 2009
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The color selection is great, and I love the packaging. However there's something weird about the smell, and the texture can be a bit grainy. Overall it's an okay lipstick, but far from perfect. If you're looking for shimmery, glittery shades, these are great. However, nothing to write home about.
November 28, 2009
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MAC is simply the best when it comes to lipstick. They have a wide selection of colors for every skin type with many different finishes. Generally I've found MAC to be extremely pigmented and moisturizing, and best of all it doesn't have that gross lipstick smell. The price is reasonable for how great the product is, and I wouldn't try any other.
November 28, 2009
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I bought this on a whim at Rite Aid for .99, and I'm really glad I did. I got it in a nice peachy nude color and for the shine and color it's comparable to my dior addict gloss. The texture is a bit thick, but if you put on just the right amount it feels like a soft pillowy layer on your lips. The scent is alright, but overall I think this makes a great everyday go to gloss.
November 28, 2009
