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Member Since: September 26, 2008Reviews
Pure Luxe Silica
What it is: Silica grounded/milled into powder. Can be used to mix with other cosmetic powders to create smooth appearance. Also used by itself/over & under foundation to smoothen out skins imperfections (fine lines, large pores, reduce redness... +
What it is: Silica grounded/milled into powder. Can be used to mix with other cosmetic powders to create smooth appearance. Also used by itself/over & under foundation to smoothen out skins imperfections (fine lines, large pores, reduce redness, etc). It also helps absorb excess oils to create a lasting matte look.
Where to get it: Pureluxecosmetics.com
How much: For mine, I paid $6 for 10g. They offer other sizes, too: $1.50 for 1/4 tsp sample; $10 for 20g; $14 for 30g.
What I like about it: It works! I've been using this item for some time now and I am so in love with it. I like to mix it in with my mineral foundation then buff it on for light coverage, or for full coverage I apply liquid foundation, then use this along with the mineral foundation for setting. For me, that's enough coverage to skip concealer altogether.
What could be improved: so far, no complaints here.
Overall: I totally recommend this product!
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MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation SPF 15
What it is: Liquid foundation that's buildable in coverage (medium to full). It's lightweight and oil free, should be suitable for everyday. Where to get it: MAC stores, counters & online How much: $26 for 1 fl. oz. What I like about it:... +
What it is: Liquid foundation that's buildable in coverage (medium to full). It's lightweight and oil free, should be suitable for everyday.
Where to get it: MAC stores, counters & online
How much: $26 for 1 fl. oz.
What I like about it: I love it's thick consistency because that means just a little bit goes a long way. That, of course, then translates to more bang for your buck so don't let the price tag scare you right off the bat.
As promised, the product's coverage IS buildable and I love that! You know, sometimes you want more or less from your foundation and you shouldn't have to turn to different foundations for that. When I apply this with the intent of a full coverage, its almost unbelievable how lightweight it feels. As a matter of fact, I really cannot even feel it at all.
What could be improved: Although this shade matches me perfectly in natural lighting and other lighting, somehow it's not flash friendly. I always appear ghost-faced in pictures. Through experimenting, I've avoided the ghost-face appearance through proper bronzing, contouring, and blush application. However, this might be a problem for those who don't want to do all that extra work.
I'm also not in love with the packaging. There's no pump so you're gonna have to pour some out on the back of your hand or something before you can use your brush or sponge w/it. I hear that you can buy a pump for it but I just feel that it SHOULD already come with one.
Overall: I would definitely repurchase. It matches me too well to let go. I suggest that if you're not normally taking lots and lots of pix (for example if you only plan to wear it to work), this might be a good choice if your looking for a medium to full coverage foundation.
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Maybelline Volum' Express Waterproof Mascara
What it is: Mascara that promises 3x the volume Where to get it: Drugstores or anywhere Maybelline is sold, I got mine from Target. How much: $6-$7 What I like about it: First and foremost, I love this color. It's not as dramatic as a black... +
What it is: Mascara that promises 3x the volume
Where to get it: Drugstores or anywhere Maybelline is sold, I got mine from Target.
How much: $6-$7
What I like about it: First and foremost, I love this color. It's not as dramatic as a black mascara but it definitely gets eyes noticed. Also, just as promised, my lashes did look about 3x thicker. Not so much in the length department, but then again, the product only promises volume.
What could be improved: it got a little bit clumped the first few times I used it. But afterwards, I got used to the big brush and everything was fine.
Overall: I totally recommend this product over it's cousin, the Turbo Boost. First of all, the turbo boost gives only about the same volume, but it costs more (in some stores). This might be a good choice if you're new to volume building. This color is an excellent choice if you want everyday type thick lashes, very work friendly.
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Clinique Almost Makeup SPF 15
A disappointment from clinique. at least for me. pros: it's very light, and it is waterproof. good sheer coverage. even moisturizes pretty well. cons: waterproof also means it just might mix with sweat & oils. so by the end of the day, it... +
A disappointment from clinique. at least for me.
pros: it's very light, and it is waterproof. good sheer coverage. even moisturizes pretty well.
cons: waterproof also means it just might mix with sweat & oils. so by the end of the day, it leaves ya looking kind greasy. also, they come in only 4 colors. and i'm the darkest one. i don't want to create controversy, but what's THAT all about?
all in all, light skinned girls can learn to appreciate this, but it's for not me.
PS. I'm not totally sure about the price, but u can easily guess-timate that part since we all know clinique isn't cheap.
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Dermalogica Ultra Sensitive FaceBlock w/SPF 25
Pros: This product is lightly tinted, so it delivers super sheer coverage. It pretty much balances your skintone. It also tones down redness cause by irritated skin. Its a super rich moisturizer that leaves your skin feeling ultra soft. Plus... +
Pros: This product is lightly tinted, so it delivers super sheer coverage. It pretty much balances your skintone. It also tones down redness cause by irritated skin. Its a super rich moisturizer that leaves your skin feeling ultra soft. Plus, it's pretty high in spf when compared to most other facial moisturizers.
Con: there's a slight hint of a scent that i'm not exactly in love with, but i've gotten past caring.
This was actually recommended to me by a skin specialist so I'm not sure where else you can purchase this item from. But I assure you, it wasn't cheap. However, it does do its job and it does it well. so if you don't mind a minor investment that'll do wonders to you skin, then i highly recommend this product.
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TRESemme Thermal Creations Curl Activator
I needed something that could protect my hair from the curling iron and keep a good hold of the curls themself. Boy was I in luck when I saw this product on sale at Target for 3 bucks. Pros: it sprays a mist the distributes the product pretty... +
I needed something that could protect my hair from the curling iron and keep a good hold of the curls themself. Boy was I in luck when I saw this product on sale at Target for 3 bucks.
Pros: it sprays a mist the distributes the product pretty evenly on your hair. It keeps hair curly long after whatever occassion you curled your hair for, without the need for a separate hairspray/holding product.
Cons: when you spray it, it gona get your hair a bit wet which may delay curling time. But you can blow dry it after you spray and before you curl. But since that's double the heat exposure, you gonna need a separate heat protectant for your hair (which, luckily, I already have)
All in all, definitely go for it. The extra effort you put into this step of your curl routine definitely pays off when you sweat your butt off but your hair's still as luciously wavy as the minute you stepped outside.
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Neutrogena Advanced Solutions Acne Mark Fading Peel
What is it: Exfoliating salicylic acid medication that's suppose to help get rid of acne marks Where you can get it: drugstores How much: $7-10 What I like about it: it gave me hope. What I don't like about it: there's no need to get... +
What is it: Exfoliating salicylic acid medication that's suppose to help
get rid of acne marks
Where you can get it: drugstores
How much: $7-10
What I like about it: it gave me hope.
What I don't like about it: there's no need to get technical about this
product. It flat out didn't work. I followed the directions, I used it
religiously for about 3 months, and no results whatsoever.
Overall: save your money. try something else.
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Sally Hansen Sally Hansen Creme Hair Remover Kit
What it is: Hair removing lotion/depilatory cream but with thicker consistency. Claims to remove hair from legs, arms, underarms, & bikini area gently. Where you can get it: drugstores How much: about $6 What I like about it: It did what its... +
What it is: Hair removing lotion/depilatory cream but with thicker consistency. Claims to remove hair from legs, arms, underarms, & bikini area gently.
Where you can get it: drugstores
How much: about $6
What I like about it: It did what its suppose to do. Plus it helped make my legs look AND feel ultra smooth. After wiping the cream off with a small towel in the shower, and rinsing it off completely, then letting it them dry, I found that my legs didn't even need a separate moisturizer.
What I didn't like about it: That three minute claim is a load of crock! Well, it says that it CAN take longer than 3 minutes, but not to excede 10 minutes. To fully get the results I desired, I waited about 7 minutes. Not too bad, but that's about as much time it takes me to shave anyway. Also, the lotion starts off smelling ok, then it fades into this odor. Ick...
Overall: I would, actually, buy this again. The main reason would be because of how smooth and soft my legs turned out after my FIRST use. With that said, I haven't used the product long enough to be able to determine if it really does help slow down hair growth. I'll be sure to keep u posted as soon as I start noticing anything regarding that.
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Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Concealer
Concealer Inspired by Carmindy of "What Not to Wear" on TLC What it is: A cream concealer, packaged in a mini flip-top compact. Claims to cover up tired eyes and blemishes, all while keeping the look natural. Where you can get it: CVS, other... +
Concealer Inspired by Carmindy of "What Not to Wear" on TLC
What it is: A cream concealer, packaged in a mini flip-top compact. Claims to cover up tired eyes and blemishes, all while keeping the look natural.
Where you can get it: CVS, other drugstores. I don't think its widely available though, I have 3 CVS's around me and I've only seen the display in one of them.
How much: $8
What I like: The creamy consistency made it very easy to apply. It concealed blemishes well, plus its buildable coverage (minus the caking). That comes in handy when a blemish refuses to be hidden.
What I don't like: It didn't stay put. I probably had to reapply every hour or so. Also, it only comes in 3 shades (light, medium & dark) and we all know there's no way there are only 3 shades of women.
Overall: I wouldn't buy it again. I will continue to use it until it expires or its all gone. It does a decent job overall, but I could definitely use something a little better.
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Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque
What it is: A facial mask that claims to dry out pimples and diminish blackheads. Where to get it: CVS sells it, but I got mine from Sally's Beauty Supply. How much: Roughly $4 What I like about it: This product totally relaxes me! During... +
What it is: A facial mask that claims to dry out pimples and diminish blackheads.
Where to get it: CVS sells it, but I got mine from Sally's Beauty Supply.
How much: Roughly $4
What I like about it: This product totally relaxes me! During these hot ass summer days, you feel incredibly burnt out by the time the sun sets. So what better way to cool off just before bed than a nice bath, and mint julep tingling on your face? That is exactly what I do, and it's one of the most refreshing things on the planet. Plus, this product really DOES take out blackheads. I actually don't have very many blackheads, but the few that I did have are now gone. I've only been using this product about a month, every 3 days. It did dry out pimples but it didn't really get rid of them. Although if you need something to calm down irritated skin due to acne, this definitely brings the bumps down a notch.
What I could do without: I know some people that have complained about the packaging (the tube) and how they can't really squeeze the product out. But if you buy the little tub (which I did), it makes scooping the product out much easier.
Overall: I'd totally buy this product again. It's a nice product to consistantly have in stock.
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