Lilredcat
Member Since: October 9, 2012Reviews
Maybelline New York Dream Fresh BB Cream
Me: I'm 40, have sensitive skin, prone to break outs, fine lines, Rosacea... large pores, basically a train wreck. My skin is fair, freckly and pink thanks to Rosacea. The product: easy enough packaging but I found it can leak a bit inside the... +
Me: I'm 40, have sensitive skin, prone to break outs, fine lines, Rosacea... large pores, basically a train wreck. My skin is fair, freckly and pink thanks to Rosacea.
The product: easy enough packaging but I found it can leak a bit inside the lid. I like that it's a squirty and not a bottle I have to tip nor a pot I have to dip a finger or tool into. So fairly hygienic and clean. That's a bonus. I bought the ivory shade because my neck is light and without the pinkies and freckles I am pretty fair. This colour is amazing on me. Exact match colour-wise. So this rocks already. I apply foundation the same way every time - I squirt or dab or pour (depending on the vessel) some foundation into the top of my left hand like a palette and then use a sponge to dab it onto my face with my right hand. I didn't have a sponge nearby so I used my fingertips which is usually a major no-no for me ever since my mid-thirties. Prior to that I always used fingers. But now I find makeup doesn't apply as well - if I use a sponge I get a really smooth application. Anyhow - no sponge but I did it anyway. Gorgeous. Blends well, looks great. A bit of shine by midday, but not bad. Buy again!!!!
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Dove Original Clean Invisible Solid Antiperspirant
I bought this because I had a coupon for buy 1 get 1 free, so being frugal I thought "good deal". Then I used the product. Creamy not nasty, so it felt good going on and as an added bonus my underarms do feel soft and completely irritation... +
I bought this because I had a coupon for buy 1 get 1 free, so being frugal I thought "good deal". Then I used the product.
Creamy not nasty, so it felt good going on and as an added bonus my underarms do feel soft and completely irritation free.
But it didn't have any antiperspirant qualities at all. Now in all fairness, I am a sweater. Nervous, anxious person that sweats anytime, anywhere, not just winter. But this stuff was like applying moisturizer. It did nothing for perspiration.
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CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser
I am 40, with sensitive, flaky Rosacea skin. Oily in the t zone though. I get breakouts too. Yay. This face wash is gentle, doesn't cause breakouts and is moisturizing. I still need to use a separate eye make up remover, but this works well for... +
I am 40, with sensitive, flaky Rosacea skin. Oily in the t zone though. I get breakouts too. Yay.
This face wash is gentle, doesn't cause breakouts and is moisturizing. I still need to use a separate eye make up remover, but this works well for everything else unless my skin is really dry then I find some foundation is still cemented in those dry spots so I gently wash again.
Most importantly, the cost is not bad, the product is gentle and it works. Until I find something better this is my go to face wash.
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Herbal Essences Set Me Up Extra Hold Spray Gel
I have curly hair that is prone to frizzies and can go flat sometimes too. It's more of a wave than tight curl but I do get ringlets at the ends and when lucky all the way up. This is the best gel I have ever found. I buy two at a time. I have... +
I have curly hair that is prone to frizzies and can go flat sometimes too. It's more of a wave than tight curl but I do get ringlets at the ends and when lucky all the way up.
This is the best gel I have ever found. I buy two at a time. I have tried everything else and nothing compares. Awesome hold, beautiful curlies.
But be careful - if you use too much on your scalp it can flake and look gross.
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Maybelline New York Great Lash Mascara
I have been using this mascara for 20 years. Curved brush, straight brush - both are good. Actually prefer the straight brush. I tend to use the brown shade if I can find it, if not then brownish black. It goes on nicely and rarely clumps. I've... +
I have been using this mascara for 20 years. Curved brush, straight brush - both are good. Actually prefer the straight brush. I tend to use the brown shade if I can find it, if not then brownish black. It goes on nicely and rarely clumps. I've tried those new mascara wands - the supposed non clump ones and find they suck. This is the mascara that I always go back to. -
COVERGIRL Natureluxe Silk Foundation
I wore this last summer with not too many issues. I'm 40, with fair skin but Rosacea - so think pink. My skin is sensitive and I often break out with face products. This foundation (I used ivory) went on smoothly, blended well and looked nice for... +
I wore this last summer with not too many issues. I'm 40, with fair skin but Rosacea - so think pink. My skin is sensitive and I often break out with face products.
This foundation (I used ivory) went on smoothly, blended well and looked nice for about 1/2 of the day. Then it melted. Bear in mind that I wore it in the summer so everything melts then. My t zone was oily by midday but again, summer... Also - it was fairly sheer, so wouldn't cover any nasties but did even things out which was all I was looking for. Nothing I hate more than looking cakey - which this thankfully didn't do.
Overall, it was a good bang for the buck.
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Maybelline New York Dream Matte Mousse Foundation
Me - I'm a 40 year old with a fair but pink complexion (thanks Rosacea, you suck). I usually use ivory because my neck is so light but my face is a bit darker thanks to freckles and the pinkies. Packaging - Okay - the container is a pot that you... +
Me - I'm a 40 year old with a fair but pink complexion (thanks Rosacea, you suck). I usually use ivory because my neck is so light but my face is a bit darker thanks to freckles and the pinkies.
Packaging - Okay - the container is a pot that you continually dip your fingers into to collect and apply product. That's not too hygienic. Yes one could use a sponge or brush, but I like to pour or squirt via pump onto the top of my hand and use it as a palette to dip a finger or sponge onto.
Product - The product itself is fluffyish and thick on my fingers. Whipped they call it. Application was not easy. It dries too fast, is too thick and does not blend... Yuck. It caked and looked horrid. My pores looked giant, my fine lines looked like canyons... Plus it was orangey.
Oh no! Admittedly, now that I'm a bit er um older, I find I can't apply any foundation with my fingers anymore - a sponge is the way to go. That said, I didn't bother with this stuff again.
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