badfish
Member Since: October 16, 2007Reviews
Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, Paula Begoun
I cheat and go to Chapters and read the book on the shelf. But---I don't buy a single product without checking it in this book first! This book reviews almost every brand and product out there. What's in it, whether it is good for the... +
I cheat and go to Chapters and read the book on the shelf. But---I don't buy a single product without checking it in this book first!
This book reviews almost every brand and product out there. What's in it, whether it is good for the skin, and how the product performs.
There is a more up-to-date version that you pay a membership for online.
Because I have dry skin, and most foundations are made to mattify skin, I had huge problems finding a foundation to actually not make my skin flake off. This book saved me. It's my Holy Grail!
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The Beauty Bible by Paula Begoun
This book changed my skin. It is a complete break down of what is good and bad in the beauty products we use. Scientific proof of what works and doesn't work, all with out having to read all the journals. This book opened my eyes wide to the... +
This book changed my skin. It is a complete break down of what is good and bad in the beauty products we use.
Scientific proof of what works and doesn't work, all with out having to read all the journals. This book opened my eyes wide to the makeup industry. I leave it by my bed and read it now and then just to remind myself.
It is avail at Chapters and Amazon, but I got it for free with an order I placed online. The author has a skin care line, that only uses ingredients that are safe for the skin. She also has another book, which rates other products based on their ingredients and user testing.
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DiorSkin Sculpt Lifting Smoothng Concealer
I def would not say that this product lives up to it's claim "recontours the face", but as a concealer it is very nice. This is the most I have paid for a concealer, but my fair skin doesn't hide any imperfection. I use this to cover... +
I def would not say that this product lives up to it's claim "recontours the face", but as a concealer it is very nice.
This is the most I have paid for a concealer, but my fair skin doesn't hide any imperfection.
I use this to cover under eye circles and 2 red birthmarks on my face. It doesn't set into my under eye creases: aka wrinkles, which is a big bonus in my books. I can't set my makeup with powder because my skin is dry, but I feel like this concealer has been lasting all day.
Not super excited to figure out how to get my money's worth from the funny shapped lip gloss container, but for now I rave about this product.
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NIVEA Gentle Eye Make-Up Remover
This is hands down the best eyemake up remover. I have been using this cream remover for SEVERAL years. I recently validated my love for this makeup remover when I read about it in The Beauty Bible. This book bases reviews on ingredients and... +
This is hands down the best eyemake up remover. I have been using this cream remover for SEVERAL years. I recently validated my love for this makeup remover when I read about it in The Beauty Bible. This book bases reviews on ingredients and product performance. It was picked as simply the best! -
Maybelline New York Colossal Volum' Express Mascara
This mascara makes your lashes look great. After a few hours of wear I find that it will flake a bit, and sit under my eyes. There are other similar mascara's that do this, Bad Gal and Buxom.
This mascara makes your lashes look great.
After a few hours of wear I find that it will flake a bit, and sit under my eyes. There are other similar mascara's that do this, Bad Gal and Buxom.
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Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Toner
I found this product line by chance. I had been trying tons of different cleansing and moisturizing products and feeling duped by the cosmetic industry. I read a book Paula wrote about ingredients in beauty products and then started using her... +
I found this product line by chance. I had been trying tons of different cleansing and moisturizing products and feeling duped by the cosmetic industry.
I read a book Paula wrote about ingredients in beauty products and then started using her products.
I have fair "sensitive" skin. My skin is more on the dry side, and I was finding most products in the stores were to deal with oiliness. This is the first toner I have found to not dry out my skin. Her products are amazing and I swear by them.
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Too Faced Shadow Insurance Primer
I use this every day and am surprised how long it is lasting. I squirt a bit onto my finger and it is enough for both eyes. By habit I put a MAC paint overtop, but I have always used paints under my eyeshadows, so I don't think it is... +
I use this every day and am surprised how long it is lasting. I squirt a bit onto my finger and it is enough for both eyes.
By habit I put a MAC paint overtop, but I have always used paints under my eyeshadows, so I don't think it is necessary.
My eyeshadow never creases and lasts all day and night. The tube is much better designed that the urban decay product.
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L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Original Mascara
I have full long lashes to begin with, but they are white/blond. I have tried several other mascara's in a wide range of prices. I found some that are as good as this one, even better - except they flake and give me "fall-out". Voluminous... +
I have full long lashes to begin with, but they are white/blond.
I have tried several other mascara's in a wide range of prices. I found some that are as good as this one, even better - except they flake and give me "fall-out". Voluminous doesn't do that, it stays stuck to my lashes all day.
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Gucci II Eau de Parfum
It is a little sweet, but my boyfriend loves it.
It is a little sweet, but my boyfriend loves it. -
CHANGE
I am a very hard to fit size, and this store has every size and in cute styles. The bras are so affordable, and the staff were so helpful and friendly. You could tell they enjoy their jobs.
I am a very hard to fit size, and this store has every size and in cute styles. The bras are so affordable, and the staff were so helpful and friendly. You could tell they enjoy their jobs. -
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