Amanda112
Member Since: February 28, 2017Reviews
Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops
I received this in a BoxyCharm box a few months ago, I was skeptical and wasn't sure even how to use it. The liquid is ultra concentrated and has a million gold flecks in each drop. I applied it to my face and I looked like I was ready for... +
I received this in a BoxyCharm box a few months ago, I was skeptical and wasn't sure even how to use it. The liquid is ultra concentrated and has a million gold flecks in each drop. I applied it to my face and I looked like I was ready for Halloween. I mixed it with foundation and it tamed down quite a bit, but I still had visible sparkles all over my cheeks. I tend to get a shine to my skin mid day due to oil, I don't need anything that is going to draw attention to my shininess, even if it's my cheeks.
Perhaps it looks terrible on me because my skin is fair, maybe I'm using it wrong, maybe it would be better suited as a highlighter for someone with a darker complexion. I am now stuck with this bottle, non of my friends want it either.
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Lululemon Athletica Luon Headband
These head bands are made with Lycra so they are breathable and do not stretch. I wear mine when out for walks, hikes, it absorbs the sweat and keeps those pesky flyaway hairs out of my face. I have washed and dried mine, it comes out clean and... +
These head bands are made with Lycra so they are breathable and do not stretch. I wear mine when out for walks, hikes, it absorbs the sweat and keeps those pesky flyaway hairs out of my face. I have washed and dried mine, it comes out clean and hasn't lost it's shape. I like that it has the black velvet on the inside which keeps it from slipping. I bought mine on sale for around $10, I think they are usually around $13 or so, great investment. -
Dove Beauty Finish Dry Spray Antiperspirant
Me, I am all about scent and all things that smell beautiful, which this does. I can't pin point what it actually smells like, but it's pleasant and feminine and it lingers. I have received a few compliments on how nice I smelled and it was this... +
Me, I am all about scent and all things that smell beautiful, which this does. I can't pin point what it actually smells like, but it's pleasant and feminine and it lingers. I have received a few compliments on how nice I smelled and it was this antiperspirant as I didn't have any perfume on that day.
This lasts me all day long, especially when I stress sweat, which is often at work. It also moisturizes under my arms and it doesn't cause any irritation, even if I have just shaved it does not itch. Plus I don't get sweat wetness marks either and it hasn't stained any clothing. I always spray this on when I am getting ready in the morning, let it dry, double check that it is dry and then put on my clothing, I find spraying it on prior and letting it dry reduces any chance of staining.
The can will last me about a month, sometimes they can be a bit pricey so when they are on sale I buy 3-4 at a time.
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Freeman barefoot Moisturizing overnight foot treatment
Bought this on a whim from WalMart a few months ago. The skin on the heels of my feet are extremely dry, cracked and flaky. I had high hopes this stuff would work miracles. The lotion itself has a mild coco butter smell, it's semi thick and rich in... +
Bought this on a whim from WalMart a few months ago. The skin on the heels of my feet are extremely dry, cracked and flaky. I had high hopes this stuff would work miracles.
The lotion itself has a mild coco butter smell, it's semi thick and rich in texture. When applied my feet absorbed the lotion immediately and it left a greasy feel afterwards. For the first few times I used it as directed, wore socks to bed and did notice my feet in general were softer, and the skin on my heels no longer flaked. On week two I added extra lotion onto my heels, I applied it and rubbed it in, applied it again, and applie it a 3rd time onto the heel area and put socks on again as directed, which drove me nuts, I hate wearing socks to bed. Even with adding the extra lotion, my heels did not heal like I thought they would. I was hoping for a complete transformation and for the cracks to start to disappear and the skin to soften a bit - neither happened for me. I also think a lot of the lotion was soaked up my by socks.
Perhaps I have super bad feet that are beyond saving, I think this would probably benefit if I continually got pedicures and had a lot of the skin removed and once the skin healed, it might work as a good preventive lotion.
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Maybelline New York Master Conceal by Face Studio
This stuff is excellent and covers everything. It's semi thick, there is a reason the top hole is is super tiny, be-careful and only squeeze a small amount out a time, or you'll repeat my mistake and end up wasting a bunch of it. I find it covers my... +
This stuff is excellent and covers everything. It's semi thick, there is a reason the top hole is is super tiny, be-careful and only squeeze a small amount out a time, or you'll repeat my mistake and end up wasting a bunch of it. I find it covers my acne with ease, if I need to add another layer or two I can do so, it builds up nicely and it does not cake up around the blemish. I have even used it to cover a super dark mole/freckle on my right cheek one day, for no particular reason other than to see if it would. Most recently, I used it this past weekend to cover the super dark circles under my eyes, instant transformation, and it did not settle into the small creases because I didn't give it time to. It dries quickly, so dab, dab, dab and blend it in immediately and it won't settle into fine lines.
I was lucky and picked 30 light-medium and so far it's wearable without notice with my BB cream, and 2 different foundation, all 3 shades vary.
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Garnier BB Cream 5-in-1 Miracle Skin Perfector (Combination to Oily Skin)
My mom recommended this to me and let me try a bit of her's a few weeks ago. I loved the smell and liked the way it blended into the back of my hand so I went to Shoppers and bought a tube. Like I mentioned above, the smell is really nice, possibly... +
My mom recommended this to me and let me try a bit of her's a few weeks ago. I loved the smell and liked the way it blended into the back of my hand so I went to Shoppers and bought a tube.
Like I mentioned above, the smell is really nice, possibly has hints of floral but it's hard to pin point the actual scent. The cream itself is semi-thick, I learned that you don't need very much. When applied it has excellent coverage and smooths and evens out my skin tone, it covers the redness I sometimes get around my nose and even covered an older acne blemish without me having to add concealer. It is also very hydrating and it lasts the entire day. I wear a neutral setting powder over it sometimes and it does not make the powder cake, nor does the powder settle into the fine lines under my eyes. This stuff is fantastic, it's light and it does not feel like I am wearing any coverage whatsoever.
I never had much success with BB creams before, or I never stuck with them, always going back to foundation, now with this stuff, I most likely will not replenish my regular foundation when it runs out!
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The Body Shop Satsuma Home Fragrance Oil
I haven't been inside a Body Shop store in what seems like forever, I often buy online and usually just stock up on my usual lotions and soaps. I cannot believe I didn't know they carried Satsuma in oil, it's my favorite scent ever. I bought a... +
I haven't been inside a Body Shop store in what seems like forever, I often buy online and usually just stock up on my usual lotions and soaps. I cannot believe I didn't know they carried Satsuma in oil, it's my favorite scent ever.
I bought a bottle while in the store 2 weeks ago and it's almost gone. The oil is highly concentrated with Satsuma scent. I only add 5-6 drops with water into my infuser and my entire apartment smells like heaven for 5 straight hours. I also added a few drops into a scentsy nightlight warmer, the wax had long lost it's scent so I turned it on until the wax melted, and added 2 drops in, the oil mixes well with the wax and I've been adding some in every few days since.
This stuff is amazingly scented - I love it. I am already planning to go back to The Body Shop this week and buy 3 more!
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Contigo Coffee To Go Cups
I love my Contigo travel mugs. Bought another set from Costco yesterday so we now have 4 of them. I am a slow coffee/tea drinker, I have been my entire life and have come accustomed to either drinking it luke warm to cold or heating it up in the... +
I love my Contigo travel mugs. Bought another set from Costco yesterday so we now have 4 of them.
I am a slow coffee/tea drinker, I have been my entire life and have come accustomed to either drinking it luke warm to cold or heating it up in the microwave. Now with Contigo, my to go coffee in the morning stays warm until I finish drinking it. Honestly, hot liquids stay warm for hours. The one thing that makes travel mug stand out for me is not only does it stay warm, it also fits in the cup holder in my car properly because it does not have a handle. It does not need a handle because the outside does not burn your hands from the heat, you can't feel it through the mug.
Contigo is the King/Queen of Travel Mugs.
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Trèstique Prime + Color Lip Glaze
Another product I got in the monthly BoxyCharm box, can't recall which month and I just started to use it. I was hesitant as the color on the outside of the tube is a deep and dark, which I tend to shy away from. I love the packing, primer and color... +
Another product I got in the monthly BoxyCharm box, can't recall which month and I just started to use it. I was hesitant as the color on the outside of the tube is a deep and dark, which I tend to shy away from.
I love the packing, primer and color all in one, plus each end is magnetic so it makes putting the covers back on super easy and they do not come off while in my makeup bag or purse.
The rose tinted primer is fantastic, it's really moisturizing that I often wear it alone when my lips are chapped, but it goes on clear. The color itself is surprisingly light, I am able to run a few strokes over my lips and the color is more of a soft lighter red. However, if I wanted the full effect of the dark almost red, I could press a bit harder and go over my lips a few more times to achieve it. The color lasts quite a while when you use the primer first, I'd say a couple of hours. Overall I like this product and found myself using it more and more, I am contemplating checking out other colors that are more suited to my complexion and taste.
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Luxie Luminous Eye Set of 4
I got these brushes in November 2018's BoxyCharm box, having already owned a couple of their bigger brushes that I use all the time, I was excited to get this eye set. First off, the brushes are cute and pretty with their sparkle, it makes it easy... +
I got these brushes in November 2018's BoxyCharm box, having already owned a couple of their bigger brushes that I use all the time, I was excited to get this eye set.
First off, the brushes are cute and pretty with their sparkle, it makes it easy to find one among the brushes in my holder. Each one has it's own purpose and is effective in it. Without going into detail with each brush, I'll just say that they make blending a breeze, I am able to use the # 141 mini round with precision adding color along my brown bone or smudging along the lower lash line. These brushes combined allow me to add more definition that I didn't know was possible.
Lastly the quality of the brushes is fantastic, each one is soft, some more dense, I have yet to loose any bristles and have washed them a few times with brush cleaner and they come up looking new, never loosing their shape or becoming hard. I love this set!
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