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Member Since: September 8, 2006Reviews
Exuberance Ultimate Perfection Evening Primrose Intensive Eye Beauty Cream
I've been using this eye cream for the past week and am very pleased so far. It absorbs quickly and leaves nearly no greasiness (the key is to use microscopic amounts). It also has such a mild scent that it's practically unnoticeable. I... +
I've been using this eye cream for the past week and am very pleased so far. It absorbs quickly and leaves nearly no greasiness (the key is to use microscopic amounts). It also has such a mild scent that it's practically unnoticeable. I hugely prefer this cream over the one I've been using so far (a drugstore brand)!
Despite the name, it can be used day and night (recommendation on the packaging). I have had no problems transitioning to this new product, which is wonderful because I always react badly when switching!
The anti-aging effects have yet to be noticed but it's far too soon to say. In all, considering the teeny amount required and the general good quality, I'd definitely recommend this product. It's outside of my usual price range, but if it proves to be effective in helping against my emerging crow's feet I will certainly continue buying it when I run out.
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Softlips® PURE Natural Lip Balm - Bergamot
If you are a SoftLips fan, you'll love this lip balm. It has all the light moisturizing of the old formula but with better ingredients. Even though it has a mild fragrance, there is virtually no taste to the product so you'll be less... +
If you are a SoftLips fan, you'll love this lip balm. It has all the light moisturizing of the old formula but with better ingredients. Even though it has a mild fragrance, there is virtually no taste to the product so you'll be less inclined to lick it all off. I find this especially annoying when I'm drinking something and the Fruits of the Forest taste mingles with my coffee! No problems with this product.
Of the three I've tried (fragrance free, citrus, and bergamot), this flavor rates in the middle. I prefer the fragrance free just a little more, but would probably buy this one again if I can't find my favorite.
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Softlips® PURE Natural Lip Balm - Citrus
I've tried the fragrance free, bergamot and citrus varieties of this new SoftLips line. Quality-wise, they are all equally good, and I love the weightless moisturizing it delivers. I often wear a balm topcoat over my lipstick, and this is... +
I've tried the fragrance free, bergamot and citrus varieties of this new SoftLips line. Quality-wise, they are all equally good, and I love the weightless moisturizing it delivers. I often wear a balm topcoat over my lipstick, and this is fantastic for that.
Of all the varieties, I liked this one the least. The citrus fragrance is less appealing than the other two, but that is my only negative comment. I will certainly continue using this, but would rather purchase one of the other flavors when I run out.
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Softlips® PURE Natural Lip Balm - Fragrance Free
I can only echo what others have already said - this is a great lip balm! I personally hate the waxy coating Chapstick leaves behind and have always gravitated toward Labello or JR Watkins. What I love about this product is the food-grade... +
I can only echo what others have already said - this is a great lip balm! I personally hate the waxy coating Chapstick leaves behind and have always gravitated toward Labello or JR Watkins. What I love about this product is the food-grade ingredients; makes you feel more comfortable about slathering it on, especially during the drier weather when you need it the most.
Of the three I received, I prefer this unscented variety the most. In particular if using this as a topcoat on lipstick, the last thing I want is for scents/flavors to clash. I liked the old SoftLips as a teen, and I'm loving this new line even better.
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Aquolina Yogurt Bath Foam
This is the best bubble bath I have ever used! It creates the finest, silkiest bubbles with a heady yet mild vanilla aroma. Sadly, the foam only lasts in the water about as long as most other bubble bath products but that would be my only... +
This is the best bubble bath I have ever used! It creates the finest, silkiest bubbles with a heady yet mild vanilla aroma. Sadly, the foam only lasts in the water about as long as most other bubble bath products but that would be my only complaint. It's well worth the extra cost and I'd recommend it for anyone. A great gift idea with the matching lotion! -
Kiss My Face Orange U Smart Detangler
Kiss My Face's kids line includes this orange soda-scented detangler made from natural ingredients and biodegradable. My daughter's long hair usually needs a conditioner or detangling spray, so I was excited to try it out. I needed to use... +
Kiss My Face's kids line includes this orange soda-scented detangler made from natural ingredients and biodegradable. My daughter's long hair usually needs a conditioner or detangling spray, so I was excited to try it out.
I needed to use quite a bit of product to get a smooth, untangled result. After drying, the product residue was very noticeable in my daughter's hair - it was not as shiny and free-moving compared to a regular conditioning rinse and I could feel a residual stickiness when I brushed it. The environmentally friendly benefits just don't outweigh the product's shortfalls, and so I don't recommend it.
I need to add that I generally don't like leave-in conditioners (and in fairness, I have never used a premium brand), and have always had issues with residue. I'll stick with a creme conditioner.
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Kiss My Face Orange U Smart Bubble Wash
This bubble bath from Kiss My Face's kids line produces mounds of orange soda-scented bubbles that are chemical free and biodegradable. My kids love using it (doesn't hurt that they love orange soda!) and ask for it all the time. I... +
This bubble bath from Kiss My Face's kids line produces mounds of orange soda-scented bubbles that are chemical free and biodegradable. My kids love using it (doesn't hurt that they love orange soda!) and ask for it all the time. I personally find the scent a little overpowering, but the bottom line is that I don't have to ask twice for my children to take their bath. 'Nuff said.
I recommend it!
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Kiss My Face "Orange U Smart" Shampoo & Body Wash
This fun self-foaming shampoo and body wash from Kiss My Face goes "obsessively natural" with natural, biodegradable ingredients like the rest of the Kiss My Face line. I received several kids' bath products and tested them on my children for a... +
This fun self-foaming shampoo and body wash from Kiss My Face goes "obsessively natural" with natural, biodegradable ingredients like the rest of the Kiss My Face line. I received several kids' bath products and tested them on my children for a few weeks ;)
What I love:
*the flexible bottle dispenses foam with a squeeze, which makes it hard for kids to use too much at once
*it smells like orange soda, which delighted my children
*it seems to cleanse as well as any other brand I've tried
*we live in the country and have a septic system, so I appreciate the biodegradable aspect
What I'm not so crazy about:
*if the bottle is tipped upside-down, certain little rascals can squeeze the entire contents out in the space of time it takes for Mom to fetch towels for the bunch (and yes, this happened)
*the orange soda scent is too intense for my liking
*the product isn't as gentle on eyes as my usual brand
I would give this a qualified thumbs up; pretty good, but I'm undecided if I'll continue with it considering the price point.
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Exuberance Believe Tangerine & Sugar Maple Facial Tonic
I was excited to receive this toner for review because it is made from organic ingredients and by a new company (I prefer to support local and new businesses when I can). I was doubly glad when I read on the label that this facial tonic is suited... +
I was excited to receive this toner for review because it is made from organic ingredients and by a new company (I prefer to support local and new businesses when I can). I was doubly glad when I read on the label that this facial tonic is suited for all skin types, including anti-acne and anti-aging benefits. I've recently started focusing on anti-aging skincare, and since my hormone-adjusting pregnancies I've been dealing with small patches of adult acne (not having suffered from it as a teen, I'm really ticked about that!).
This toner has a lovely, refreshing scent and seems to work really well. I generally need a few weeks with regular use to know if something new makes a difference on my skin, but at least in this case I have not yet had any breakouts associated with switching from my previous product line (which is almost always a problem). I will absolutely continue using this product and if my skin manages the switch I would definitely consider making this my usual skincare line. The only downside is the price - I received this for free, and I understand that the retail price is substantially higher than the drugstore brand I usually use - but it is very comparable with the department store brands.
Anyone considering a higher end product should give Exuberance's line a try!
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Method All Purpose Surface Cleaner
This is a great product that works really well and smells amazing! It almost doesn't matter that it's also eco-friendly (I'd buy it either way). I definitely recommend it!
This is a great product that works really well and smells amazing! It almost doesn't matter that it's also eco-friendly (I'd buy it either way). I definitely recommend it! -
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