Jergens Natural Glow Face Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 20

I vant to drink your blood, wait, never mind

I stay out of the sun to prevent damage, but it leaves me a complexion that only a vampire could love. I look washed out and sickly, so I decided to give this a try and am so glad I did. I'm 30 and have super oily, acne prone skin, so I was a little nervous. I don't want to necessarily look tan, just not so "nocturnal". I wash my face as normal, and apply a 1/2 pea size 2-3 times a week before I go to bed. It smells wonderful, like melon maybe?, and soaks in quickly. No streaks, no stains on the pillow case, and I maintain a complexion that makes it look like I go jogging a couple times a week. It doesn't make me produce anymore oil or cause breakouts, so this will be a permanent addition to my routine. Just be mindful of dry spots on your face, because it will sink in more there and make them darker. One bottle will probably last me a year at the rate I'm going, and I use other jergens products for my body, mostly my torso so it matches.

February 14, 2013

Neutrogena Body Oil

Greasy, but dog approved :)

I found this oil left my skin too greasy yet strangely not moisturized (I prefer skin so soft) , but it works great as an eye makeup remover. For some reason my dogs go crazy over it and try to lick it off of me!

February 14, 2013

Jergens Overnight Repair Nightly Restoring Moisturizer

Instant gratification

This lotion instantly made my skin look healthier. It smooths rough patches, blurs the flakiness, but unfortunately left quite a film. If I exercise within 5-6 hours of using it I can feel it get slimy and melt off. The smell is subtle and not too girly, which is great since this works wonderfully on my husband's itchy winter skin.

February 14, 2013

Pureology Pure Volume Condition

Must have for thin, color treated hair

Provides great moisture without weighing my hair down.

February 14, 2013

Pureology Pure Volume Shampoo

Best there is

This is by far the best shampoo that's ever touched my head. The scalp tingle is refreshing, smell amazing, and it leaves my hair silky and bouncy. I have naturally dark blonde hair with golden highlights, and I can easily go 10 weeks between colorings a with no fear of brassiness or fading. It protects blonde from reactions with the chemicals in the water supply, and like others said, a little goes a long way. I like the fact that the smell isn't too girly or fruity.

February 14, 2013

BioSilk Thickening Creme

Really adds thickness, not just volume

I bought a bottle of this in my never-ending quest for more volume and was surprised at the results. Unlike other mouses and gels, this creme makes my hair feel thicker instead of just temporarily bouncy. I apply a dime size to my wet hair (mid-back length) from roots to tips, and it actually makes my hair a little harder to blow dry because of the resistance. The thickness lasts until I wash my hair the next day. I think this would be great to use before a messy updo instead of dry shampoo to get that extra "grip". It may have decreased my shine a little and definitely caused buildup, so I'm deducting stars for that, but overall it's great for occasional use. It unfortunately doesn't smell as strong as the biosilk, and doesn't produce the famous softness you get from their other products.

February 14, 2013

Biosilk Silk Therapy Original

Soft, sleek hair!

I've used biosilk for about 15 years! I wash, dry, and style my hair, and use a very small amount - maybe half a pea, over the top to tame flyaways. If I know my husband will be running his fingers through my hair (ahem), ill use a pea size amount and my hair smells wonderful, and is unbelievably soft. It reduces flyaways, static, and adds a little shine. One bottle lasts me over a year, so it's really not expensive considering. Be warned, however, that it can make your hair look greasy in a hurry if you use too much, so apply sparingly. Any extra can be rubbed on hands; it makes skin silk, too!

February 14, 2013

Aquage Color Protecting Shampoo

not impressed

My hair is softer, but I immediately noticed a reduction in volume and increase in oil. It smells like the original v05, which is a con for me. I haven't used it long enough to judge how it keeps my bronde color in shape, but I'll be switching when the bottle is done regarless.

February 14, 2013

Burt's Bees Naturally Nourishing Milk & Honey Body Lotion

Can't think of one good quality...

1. It separates, so if you forget to shake really well, you're left with a handful of greasy goo. 2. It leaves a film; I think it's the beeswax. 3. It smells like baby formula.

February 9, 2013

Clarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System

Has improved my skin greatly

I've used the Mia once a day for over 2 years and am thrilled with the results! It only has one speed, and I use it for two cycles each time, paying special attention to my cheeks and chin. I'd say my blemishes have reduced by 30%, but most importantly the time they hang around has been reduced by half. My skin is less oily, and dark spots fade more quickly, not to mention how soft and clean it makes my face feel. Anything I put on my face afterwards seems to sink in deeper, so i am using less of other products. Unfortunately it hasn't reduced the size of my pores or helped with milia, but I guess you can't have it all... I started with the sensitive brush, but recently switched to the deep pore. The difference is significant, so I am hoping for even better results! I can feel the deep pore vibrating into my face much deeper than the sensitive brush. Going from traditional face washing to the clarisonic is like going from brushing your teeth with your finger vs an oral b electric toothbrush. There's just no comparison.

February 9, 2013