Claudia
Member Since: January 27, 2011Reviews
Marc Jacobs Perfume
Marc Jacobs launched his signature perfume in 2001 and I've been wearing it ever since. It is a floral blend with the softest of gardenia and musk...an expensive smelling fragrance that is perfect for evening wear twelve months of the... +
Marc Jacobs launched his signature perfume in 2001 and I've been wearing it ever since. It is a floral blend with the softest of gardenia and musk...an expensive smelling fragrance that is perfect for evening wear twelve months of the year.
Classification: Flowery
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Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau de Toilette
Dolce & Gabban released this fragrance in 2001 and it caught on very quickly. I absolutely love Light Blue for casual daytime wear...the only problem is that it seems as though everyone else is wearing it too! D & G Light Blue is a fresh... +
Dolce & Gabban released this fragrance in 2001 and it caught on very quickly. I absolutely love Light Blue for casual daytime wear...the only problem is that it seems as though everyone else is wearing it too!
D & G Light Blue is a fresh, fruity/citrus blend of rose, apple, musk and jasmine with fairly good staying power on me, usually about five to six hours after application. Very inoffensive, so suitable for office wear.
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Clarisonic Mia 2
I'm not sure how I ever got along without the Clarisonic. I've been using the Mia model for over four months now, and there has been a very noticable difference in the texture of my skin, evenness of skintone, amount of breakouts and the... +
I'm not sure how I ever got along without the Clarisonic. I've been using the Mia model for over four months now, and there has been a very noticable difference in the texture of my skin, evenness of skintone, amount of breakouts and the size of my pores. I use my own cleansers, as the Clarisonic variety are not exceptional by any means, and the result is a fresh, glowing complexion.
The replacement brushes cost around $25 per brush; the brushes should be changed every three to four months. However, it is SO worth the cost! Think of the Mia as an investment for your skin; it has made such a difference to mine. Priced at about $148 per unit, depending where you make your purchase. Recommended by Oprah, if that means anything!
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Too Faced Shadow Insurance Primer
My eyelids can be really oily, especially in the hotter weather, and I don't know what I'd do without this product. It really does keep your eyeshadow fresh with a 'just applied' look that lasts throughout the day. Now, I've... +
My eyelids can be really oily, especially in the hotter weather, and I don't know what I'd do without this product. It really does keep your eyeshadow fresh with a 'just applied' look that lasts throughout the day.
Now, I've tried the Urban Decay Potion primer too, and it is just as good -- equal results, I think. However! That container allows for so much waste of product, and what use is a cute little bottle when you have to cut it up with a knife to access the contents when there is still over 1/3 of the primer left? Ack! Mutilated plastic becomes less than cute.
Too Faced got it right when they decided to package their Shadow Insurance in a nifty little tube.
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AVON Magix Face Perfector
I have combination to oily skin, the type that needs blotting several times during the day, and Avon's Magix Face Perfector has become the answer to my prayers for my makeup to stay matte far longer. It makes my face ultra-smooth, a perfect... +
I have combination to oily skin, the type that needs blotting several times during the day, and Avon's Magix Face Perfector has become the answer to my prayers for my makeup to stay matte far longer. It makes my face ultra-smooth, a perfect canvas for applying makeup...fills enlarged pores...and does NOT break me out in the slightest.
Wonderful under mineral makeup and other powder foundations (I use Laura Geller's "Balance & Brighten" and it stays on forever over this primer.)
I *much* prefer Magix Face Perfector to Smashbox, Chanel, Mary Kay, Sephora, or any of the (many) others that I've tried -- and you can't beat the price either!
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Garnier Nutrisse Nourishing Colour Cream Hair Color
I seriously love this product. Love! I don't dare use anything else but Garnier Nutrisse Cream Hair Color, as the dozens of brands that I've previously tried left my fine, thin hair so fried, dull and brittle. This formulation gives me... +
I seriously love this product. Love! I don't dare use anything else but Garnier Nutrisse Cream Hair Color, as the dozens of brands that I've previously tried left my fine, thin hair so fried, dull and brittle.
This formulation gives me vibrant and true-to-the-color-on-the-box results. The natural oils in the formula, such as avacado, obviously protects my hair as it is processing...I can't believe how healthy my hair both looks and feels, with no breakage during the after coloring comb out. The generous tube of conditioner Garnier gives you is amazing too.
My mousy, mid-brown hair tends to 'draw' red, so I have found that combining the light ash brown and medium ash blonde drabs the color enough to give me a light golden brown...with no sign of brassiness.
I'm happier with the results from Nutrisse than I have been with most of the $200 salon attempts.
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bareMinerals Original Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF15
Bare Escentuals is the first mineral makeup that I tried and it left me with the feeling that mineral makeup was not for me. I have combination-to-oily skin, and this foundation did everything wrong. It settled into fine lines making them look far... +
Bare Escentuals is the first mineral makeup that I tried and it left me with the feeling that mineral makeup was not for me. I have combination-to-oily skin, and this foundation did everything wrong. It settled into fine lines making them look far deeper than they actually are. It added an unnatural (and unhealthy looking) sheen to my face. It caused an itchy sensation that drove me nuts, and I don't have sensitive skin.
It turns out that the itchy, irritated feeling is caused by one of the ingredients: Bismuth. I've learned to stay clear of that ingredient when it comes to mineral makeup. Ironically, it is used in Pepto Bismal, so I guess it is better to ingest it than blend it into you skin!
Everyday Minerals works well for me, as does Meow Minerals and many others. However, I'll never use Bare Escentuals again.
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Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara
I tend to have oily skin around my eye area, so I've been searching for a "smudge proof" mascara for absolutely ages. Decades. So far, Estee Lauder's Double Wear Zero Smudge is the ONLY ONE that actually prevents the dreaded raccoon eyes... +
I tend to have oily skin around my eye area, so I've been searching for a "smudge proof" mascara for absolutely ages. Decades. So far, Estee Lauder's Double Wear Zero Smudge is the ONLY ONE that actually prevents the dreaded raccoon eyes. It washes off easily with just a gentle cleanser and water, which is another HUGE plus. The only con is that it doesn't do much to add volume to my lashes, although it does add some length; I think the inability for Double Wear Zero Smudge to fatten lashes may be the fault of the skinny wand more than that of the mascara itself. [ Another con may be the price: Expect to pay between $21 to $28 depending on where you buy the product.] -
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