Lollipop22
Member Since: October 19, 2009Reviews
Biotherm Celluli Laser D.Code
Wow. When I signed up to review this product, I didn't know how much it cost. It costs $79.00??? That will buy you a month at a gym, or a month's worth of fruits and vegetables, both of which would be more effective than this product. I... +
Wow. When I signed up to review this product, I didn't know how much it cost. It costs $79.00??? That will buy you a month at a gym, or a month's worth of fruits and vegetables, both of which would be more effective than this product.
I wanted to believe. I did. But when I got the product and ripped open the package and read the ingredients, I knew from the get-go it would be a let-down (as all cellulite creams seem to be). The second ingredient is alcohol, which is really bad for your skin. However, I soldiered on and slathered this stuff - which, by the way, is intensely perfumed, in order to mask a distinct barnyard smell - on my thighs and butt for four weeks. And my thighs and butt look exactly the same now as they did four weeks ago. All I can say is I'm glad I got it for free and didn't spend $79.00 to find out how useless it is.
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Maybelline New York Eye Studio Eyeshadow Quad
I received Taupe Temptress (a palette of warm pinks and greys), and Spirited Seas (blues, peach and a bronze). I normally don't do quads, and I normally don't do blue shadows, but it was fun to receive these because I was able to experiment... +
I received Taupe Temptress (a palette of warm pinks and greys), and Spirited Seas (blues, peach and a bronze). I normally don't do quads, and I normally don't do blue shadows, but it was fun to receive these because I was able to experiment a bit.
First of all, as pretty as these colours are, you REALLY need a primer to make them last. With a primer, the colour stays forever and doesn't crease at all. Without, it gets all blotchy and disappears within a couple of hours.
Secondly, I wouldn't call these high pigment eye shadows. You can certainly layer the colour for more impact, but I find that they have a more sheer application. The shadows blend beautifully, though, so it creates a really pretty and subtle finish, which makes the shadows really good for daytime wear.
Third, though the colours are all very lovely, I'm not sure how they're supposed to work all together. I'm not a huge fan of eyeshadow quads, but some brands are more clear than others about how the colours are supposed to work together. Such is not the case here. In fact, they just seem too dark, like the ultimate effect would be too muddy. But separately, or in pairs, they work beautifully.
With Taupe Temptress, I found that the pinks really brought out my eye colour (blue), and I loved the grey - it gave me a cool, punky smoky eye that was still suitable for work.
Spirited Seas has two blues - one is a shimmery, light turquoise and the other is almost a navy. I never wear blue eyeshadow, but I gave both colours a shot. I wore the turquoise on my lids with the light peach on the brow bone and got tons of compliments. I found that the darker blue produced another pretty and subtle smoky eye that I really liked. I haven't had a chance to try the bronze.
All in all, I think these are fun little palettes, and the price is decent. But invest in a primer.
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MAC Cosmetics Powder Blush
I have been repeatedly lured to Nars cosmetics counters and stations because of its famous Orgasm blush. I finally made up my mind to buy it, but it was sold out at Sephora and the lights at The Bay made it look too sparkly for my liking. Not to be... +
I have been repeatedly lured to Nars cosmetics counters and stations because of its famous Orgasm blush. I finally made up my mind to buy it, but it was sold out at Sephora and the lights at The Bay made it look too sparkly for my liking. Not to be deterred in my search for a blush that would made me look "glowy", I headed over to the MAC counter and asked the friendly makeup artist/counter person to find me a blush that rivaled Orgasm. She brought forth "Style" and I fell in love.
Here's the thing: I have Nars blush in Dolce Vita and I love it. But my one problem with it is that it is SO pigmented that it is slightly hard to control, and sometimes I end up looking like I'm running a high fever.
MAC's Powder Blush, however, goes on a little more sheer than Nars, which makes it a lot easier to build colour without looking consumptive or like a clown. "Style" specifically is a corally-peachy-gold, with a slight frost (no sparkles) and it looks beautiful.
So, if you want to get on the "glowy-skin, looks great on everyone" bandwagon, but find that Orgasm is too sparkly, or unavailable, or whatever, I recommend Style by MAC.
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Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara
My eyelashes touch my brow-bone even when I'm not wearing mascara, so a lot of the time mascaras will smear all over my brow-bone, which is a major pain in the butt. As such, I went on a mission for a non-smearing mascara that would give me... +
My eyelashes touch my brow-bone even when I'm not wearing mascara, so a lot of the time mascaras will smear all over my brow-bone, which is a major pain in the butt. As such, I went on a mission for a non-smearing mascara that would give me lush, full, non-smearing lashes. I came up with Makeup Forever's Smoky Lash, thanks to a helpful saleslady at Sephora, and I now am the proud owner of the most amazing, beautiful, non-smearing mascara in the world. (And it's cheaper than Lancome and Dior, which is even better news.)
This won't necessarily give you amazing length, but it will give you full, thick, and defined lashes with no clumping and absolutely no smearing. It has a deep black formula and is really comfortable to wear. To top it all off, it comes off super easily with a little soap and water, and minimal effort.
I love, love, love this mascara! Totally worth the price.
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Sally Hershberger Wreck and Roll Texturizing Gell
I really, really hate it when I buy a product (that is $10 or more) that SEEMS like it's going to be awesome, and then it fails miserably at what it is supposed to do. Hate it! This is the story of Sally Hershberger's Wreck and Roll... +
I really, really hate it when I buy a product (that is $10 or more) that SEEMS like it's going to be awesome, and then it fails miserably at what it is supposed to do. Hate it! This is the story of Sally Hershberger's Wreck and Roll Texturizing Gel.
I have short hair that I am trying to grow out. Because of this, the thicker products I used when my hair was super short are too thick and oily, and a normal gel is too light. This product seemed perfect! It promised to "mess, mold and shape" normal to thin hair (like mine), but with a lighter consistency.
It did not "mess, mold and shape." Instead, it made my hair feel downright powdery (ew!) and look limp, flat and straight. I can't even imagine using this on long hair, mostly because of how it makes my hair feel.
On the other hand, it smells great.
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The Body Shop Shea Body Butter
Like most of The Body Shop's body butters, their Shea Body Butter has a luxurious texture, very rich, emollient and moisturizing. Though it's a bit greasy for my hands, it works wonders on the rest of my body (especially my itchy legs), and... +
Like most of The Body Shop's body butters, their Shea Body Butter has a luxurious texture, very rich, emollient and moisturizing. Though it's a bit greasy for my hands, it works wonders on the rest of my body (especially my itchy legs), and leaves a pretty sheen on my arms and shoulders.
For the most part, I would totally recommend this stuff. Two complaints, however. One, I hate the smell. You might love the smell, which is why I still recommend it. But to me, it smells like that thick white cream that you put on a baby's bums to soothe diaper rash. You know that stuff? Ugh! I really, really don't want to smell like that.
The second complaint is that the formula has parabens in it. I don't really know if I'm against parabens, but given some of the concerns about them, and the fact that there are so many effective moisturizers out there that DON'T use them (even some Body Shop products) I'm not sure why they're in this one. Just a heads up for those of you who want to avoid them.
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L'Oreal Paris Collagen Filler Lip
I got two boxes of this plumper from Chick Advisor/L'Oreal (thank you!), and since I had never used a plumper before, I was psyched to try it out. I have been using it for almost two weeks, and I have to say that I'm not too clear on what... +
I got two boxes of this plumper from Chick Advisor/L'Oreal (thank you!), and since I had never used a plumper before, I was psyched to try it out. I have been using it for almost two weeks, and I have to say that I'm not too clear on what the point of this product is.
The good news is that it moisturizes my lips, and works as a nice primer. It might (MIGHT!) also have a slight plumping effect.
The bad news is that for half to one-quarter of the price of this product I can get a moisturizing lip balm that works better. Also, after trying this, I went out and splurged on a LipFusion lip-plumping gloss, which was amazingly more effective than L'Oreal's product.
Verdict: I'm going to keep using this until it runs out, just to see if long-term use actually does improve the look and shape of my lips. However, I wouldn't buy it again. It's too expensive for too little an effect. I'd rather spend less for moisture, or more for EFFECTIVE lip-plumping action.
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Proactiv Clarifying Night Cream
I really, really wanted to like this lotion. It has both salicylic acid AND retinol in it, so I thought it would be a double whammy for both my zits and "first" wrinkles around my eyes. Alas, it was not. This cream is waaaayyyyy too rich for my... +
I really, really wanted to like this lotion. It has both salicylic acid AND retinol in it, so I thought it would be a double whammy for both my zits and "first" wrinkles around my eyes. Alas, it was not. This cream is waaaayyyyy too rich for my combination skin, and really caused some painful and massive break-outs. Very disappointing.
That said, I might keep it around for winter skin. This probably works great if you have super dry skin that is prone to blackheads and breakouts. Note that it is heavily fragranced. It smells a bit like fermented apples (ugh!).
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The Body Shop Nutmeg and Vanilla Body Butter
Oh my goodness, this body butter is awesome. It smells delicious - sweet, warm and spicy - and is wonderfully moisturizing. The fragrance lasts and lasts, and my skin stays soft for a long, long time. These butters are a bit pricey, but they are... +
Oh my goodness, this body butter is awesome. It smells delicious - sweet, warm and spicy - and is wonderfully moisturizing. The fragrance lasts and lasts, and my skin stays soft for a long, long time. These butters are a bit pricey, but they are totally worth it, especially for the winter. Nutmeg and Vanilla is my new favourite! -
The Body Shop Colourglide Lip Colour
I bought lipstick from The Body Shop because I wanted a bright fuchsia-plummy colour and was having trouble finding it. Magenta Glow came pretty close, there was a sale, so I went for it. I like it! The colour is a lot brighter than I thought it... +
I bought lipstick from The Body Shop because I wanted a bright fuchsia-plummy colour and was having trouble finding it. Magenta Glow came pretty close, there was a sale, so I went for it. I like it! The colour is a lot brighter than I thought it would be, but when I wore it I got a lot of compliments.
As for the product itself, the lipstick goes on pretty sheer, but layering it builds the intensity. Also, the formula is really comfortable. It feels more like a balm than a lipstick, and lasts for quite a while (I drank some wine and ate some food and it was still going strong).
My only issue is that at $12.50, it's a bit pricey.
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