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Wow. Looks like I tried to review this a long time ago and only half a line went through! Time to edit!! I have this in crash and I love the shade, but hate the sparkle because that glitter TRAVELS. I can't wear this liner on days that I wear my contact lenses which is kind of annoying. It also doesn't last as long as I like, but I've found that so far no liner does because my lids are too oily. I also tried this in the gunmetal shade because I wanted a good grey liner, but I couldn't get it to show up, so I returned it. I think they recently came out with some new shades, so I may give them another chance.
June 13, 2013
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I love the Fresh Soy cleanser so much, I decided to try some of the products in the rest of their Soy line. I've been using this cream for about a week (with the Soy Serum) and I like it. The scent, as one would expect, is the same as the cleanser, so if you hate the smell of the cleanser, you won't like the cream, either. I like the texture of the cream and it absorbs quickly without leaving my face shiny or feeling greasy. I have oily skin, but the moisture I get from this cream doesn't feel like too much, nor have I gotten any new breakouts since using it. I only have a small, trial size right now but I think when it runs out I will probably buy the full size. But I only need a tiny dot to moisturize my whole face, so I think it will be awhile before I need to purchase a new one. (Two stars off because, yes, the prices are a bit crazy, even if I do think the products are worth it.) Update: I never did buy a full-size of this product. While it is moisturizing and it didn't cause breakouts, it also didn't improve the quality of my skin in any noticeable way the way the soy cleanser does. I eventually found a different face cream I like a lot more (and for less money)!
June 13, 2013
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I tried this out because I read in an article on Total Beauty that said it was comparable to the Fresh Soy Face Cleanser, to which I have been loyal for several years. Since the Fresh is so pricey I decided to give it a try. I like the pump bottle and I like that I get WAY more product for half the price of a small tube of the Fresh cleanser. It appears shimmery but doesn't leave shimmer behind after cleaning (which I like). I've been using it for two weeks and it seems that it really does work just as well as the Fresh I've always loved! It has a nice scent, too. Update: I have to take back what I said about this being as good as the Fresh Soy Face Cleanser. After I continued using it for a few more weeks, I noticed I was starting to break out more and my skin wasn't as smooth or bright so I had to switch back to Fresh. The Aveeno is still worth trying, though--I have a couple friends who love it and don't have trouble with it causing breakouts.
June 13, 2013
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I had a sample of this once with the Tarte mascara and I just wasn't impressed with it. I tried it several times, both with the Tarte mascara and with other brands and it never really seemed to be adding anything beyond what I get from wearing mascara alone. I'm happy I didn't invest in a full size of this!
June 13, 2013
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I bought this because I enjoy masks, but mostly because I was looking for a new exfoliating product and I'm a big fan of almost everything I've ever tried from Lush. Turns out this was not my favorite item I've ever purchased from there. The mask is messy to apply--it was clumpy and hard to smooth on to my skin. As it dried, it would flake off everywhere if I moved my face too much. The instructions were to then re-wet the mask and massage the lumpy bits around on your skin to exfoliate before rinsing. These seemed to work ok but just wasn't the effect I was going for. Overall my skin felt soft immediately after I used this mask and it didn't ever cause breakouts, but the results were nothing that inspired me to want to buy this mask again.
June 10, 2013
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I was given a sample of this product awhile back, with the recommendation from a staff member that it would be perfect for styling my short pixie cut. Turns out this is meant to be a moisturizer for hair, I think? I liked it--it made my hair soft and the scent is pleasant, but not too strong...but it didn't really give me the control and texture I like for styling my hair. My hair is particularly dry and I get it trimmed so often I find I don't really need conditioner, so I never bought a full-size of this. But I have recommended it to friends who have enjoyed it.
June 10, 2013
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I don't buy the bath melts often, but sometimes for a special weekend away I will treat myself to a truly luxurious bath and combine a melt with one of their bath bombs and a bubble bar. My sense of smell is weak so I don't think these do much for adding scent to my bath, but that's ok with me because I choose bath bombs and bubble bars for their amazing (and strong) scents and want the bath melt for the moisture it adds to the bath water. They are especially nice for dry, winter skin and many of them can be broken into pieces so you're getting more than one bath for your money.
June 10, 2013
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I have natural red hair that I love, but every once in awhile I crave a bit of a change. I always do the allergy test and the strand test with at home hair dye. You can't disregard the instructions then blame the product with the whole thing goes awry! I have used this kit a couple times to get a slightly different shade of red and add some subtle highlights. I was always afraid of over doing it with the highlights so I never went too crazy with that, but that's part of what I liked about the set--I had the option to do as much or as little as I liked. I never strayed too far from my natural hair color so this always came out very nicely on me. If you're going more than a couple shades from your natural color or if your hair has recently been dyed, consult a professional!
June 10, 2013
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I have very fair skinned (with red hair) so I burn very easily, even with sunscreen, even when I reapply like I should. It's incredibly frustrating. I have always struggled at the beach because reapplying a lotion sunscreen is so uncomfortable when there's sand everywhere and especially if I've started to burn a little, I certainly don't want to rub sand all over a burn! This spray is perfection. It is quick and easy to apply. Sure, after I've sprayed it on, I still need to rub it in a little to make sure I haven't missed any spots, but it's much quicker and easier than spreading a thicker cream sunscreen. The can sprays from any angle, which is so convenient! I definitely recommend applying this outdoors, but away from wind (we have a covered deck off our apartment that works well most of the time) and if it is windy, make sure you hold the can close enough while you're spraying otherwise you'll get no protection at all (I've seen this happen to people at the beach). My only complaint is that my fiance and I are both tall, so we have a lot of area to cover. Between the two of us and having a pool at our apartment complex, one can doesn't really last as long as we'd like for the price. But it's still worth every penny to not get sunburned!
June 10, 2013
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I bought a set that included a tube of the smart shade foundation and this concealer in coordinating shades and I had great success with both in terms of the color matching technology. Excellent products for those who struggle to find foundation and concealer to match their skin tone! I don't use concealer often, but I don't recall disliking this one--it is light, creamy and blends easily. If I ever decide to start using concealer more regularly I would definitely buy this again.
June 10, 2013
