Mandy
Member Since: March 16, 2009Reviews
Philosophy The MicroDelivery Peel
I can't say enough about this treatment. I think it's the one treatment/scrub/mask that gives you immediate, visible and lasting result. You use the scrub first massage it and then after a few minutes, you add the activator. You leave it on... +
I can't say enough about this treatment. I think it's the one treatment/scrub/mask that gives you immediate, visible and lasting result. You use the scrub first massage it and then after a few minutes, you add the activator. You leave it on for a few minutes and then massage a little and rinse. OMG, i've never felt my skin so soft. I bought it and used it for the first time a few years ago and i always have to have some. A warning though, it is more harsh than other scrubs and it's not for everyone. I actually use it once in lie ... 2 months just cuz my skin is quite sensitive. But it does give a good result and thoroughly cleanses and sloughs off dead skin for me. If you don't mind investing in a more expensive exfoliate and treatment, go for it! -
Philosophy Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash
I really do love this scrub. It's almost like Clarity with a scrub inside. It's gently enough to use daily, although i prefer not. It does a good job cleaning and getting rid of dead skin and it makes my skin feel soft. it doesn't have... +
I really do love this scrub. It's almost like Clarity with a scrub inside. It's gently enough to use daily, although i prefer not. It does a good job cleaning and getting rid of dead skin and it makes my skin feel soft. it doesn't have an offensive smell or anything. I use this after washing my face but i still use a regular cleanser. If you're looking for a lighter weight scrub that you can use more often, then i'd totally go for this one! -
Philosophy When Hope is Not Enough
I bought this in the winter as a night cream since Hope In A Jar. This cream is super emollient. At first, i was just slathering it on my face like usual, but it didn't absorb as well. Then i started rubbing it between my fingers like i would... +
I bought this in the winter as a night cream since Hope In A Jar. This cream is super emollient. At first, i was just slathering it on my face like usual, but it didn't absorb as well. Then i started rubbing it between my fingers like i would with Creme De La Mer. I patted it on my face and then massaged it a little. It felt really moisturized without feeling heavy. It did do a slightly better job at moisturizing my face. It also didn't break me out. It's a bit more expensive and i think i'll be sticking to my HIAJ until my face feel parched in the winter months. Overall, if you have dry skin, you can use this instead of HIAJ. -
Kiehl's Facial Fuel Non-Shine Moisturizing Lip Balm
I really like this lipbalm. I'm always on the watch for one that has a peppermint smell and gives your lip a minty feel. I originally bought this for my boyfriend because he kept stealing mine. I saw that it was for men and it was non-shine and... +
I really like this lipbalm. I'm always on the watch for one that has a peppermint smell and gives your lip a minty feel. I originally bought this for my boyfriend because he kept stealing mine. I saw that it was for men and it was non-shine and thought it was kind of cool. I tried it and wow, it goes on so easily and smoothly, smells great, feels great and really moisturizes well. And it's really non-shine! The price is a bit steep for a lip balm. Another thing is that, the lip balm is very emollient and so the lip balm finishes really quickly. -
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
This cleanser is sort of underrated for me. It's always sitting in the bathroom and i only remember and use it when my face feels dry/sensitive/sunburned/ etc. It works really well and doesn't irritate my skin. The price is great. I... +
This cleanser is sort of underrated for me. It's always sitting in the bathroom and i only remember and use it when my face feels dry/sensitive/sunburned/ etc. It works really well and doesn't irritate my skin. The price is great. I don't know if i'll even run out of this stuff but when i do, i'll get some more as a house staple. -
Maybelline New York Pulse Perfection Vibrating Mascara
I was really curious and excited to try this mascara. I finally received it and used it the day of. At first, it was kind of tricky to hold down the button and use it the same time, i kept slipping and it would turn off, but after a while, i got the... +
I was really curious and excited to try this mascara. I finally received it and used it the day of. At first, it was kind of tricky to hold down the button and use it the same time, i kept slipping and it would turn off, but after a while, i got the hang of it. I was really tempted to do the zig zag motion like i would with other mascaras, but i really didn't need to in order to achieve the same effect. The wand is delicate and it creates a nice even coat on your lashes. I find that for the first coat, you really don't need a lot of work to get lengthened, curled, even lashes. Doing one coat will give you natural looking long lashes. If you do another coat, it gets a bit thick, but gives a nice, full dramatic effect. After the second coat, i wiped off the excess on my brush and ran it through while the wand is still vibrating, this helped separate the lashes even more. I also used in on my lower lashes, surprising, it worked really well. The wand does tickle your eye a little, but nothing that will irritate my eyes. overall, i really like the mascara and the concept. I will be repurchasing. -
Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Daily Eye Cream
This eye cream for me is mediocre and i'm on the fence about this. It smells lovely, has great texture. I use a very very very little, rub it between my ring finger and then lightly dab it on my eye area. Sometimes when i dab it too close to the... +
This eye cream for me is mediocre and i'm on the fence about this. It smells lovely, has great texture. I use a very very very little, rub it between my ring finger and then lightly dab it on my eye area. Sometimes when i dab it too close to the lash line, it does sting a little. it feel greasy on the hand but once you pat it on, it's light and absorbs really quickly. It does a really good job at moisturizing the eye area but i think it's cause a little some pimples around my eye area. I personally have sensitive skin, so that may be the reason. The sunscreen in the formula may have also caused it. Overall, if you don't have sensitive skin, this really does a good job at moisturizing the eye area. And bonus, this has spf! -
Lise Watier Havana Shimmer Golden Bronze Veil
I never really thought of putting bronze shimmer lotion on my leg since i'm terrified that it'll stain my colors, other's clothes etc. So i tried this on my hand first and the color payoff and the sheen is amazing! i let it dry a little... +
I never really thought of putting bronze shimmer lotion on my leg since i'm terrified that it'll stain my colors, other's clothes etc. So i tried this on my hand first and the color payoff and the sheen is amazing! i let it dry a little and tried to rub to see if it transfer. It did very little, mostly shimmers. So i took the plunge and put it on my legs while wearing skirts. When i first did it, i pumped out about 2 pumps and decided to slather it on my leg. bad idea, it was way too much. so i had to wash it off and reapply again, this time, i took about a pump, and took a bit off. It spread easily gave my legs a nice shimmer/glow. What i realize is that a little really goes a long way. The next time i tried it, i mixed it a bit with my regular body lotion and it felt nice, gave a nice sheen and worked perfectly. The price is great for the product you get. I definitely recommend this! -
Lise Watier Lait Bora Bora Hydrating Tan Extender
When i first received this as part of the Self tanning set from Lise Watier, i was kind of confused as to what this does. It's meant to be a tan extender. When you apply it, it enhances your tan whether it's natural or from a bottle... +
When i first received this as part of the Self tanning set from Lise Watier, i was kind of confused as to what this does. It's meant to be a tan extender. When you apply it, it enhances your tan whether it's natural or from a bottle. Personally, i don't tan naturally in the sun, so i can't really comment on it's ability to enhance a natural tan. When i used this in conjunction with the self tanning gel, it worked well. I don't really know if that enhances the self tanner but i loved the feeling of it. It has really beneficial and moisturizing ingredients like glycerine and olive oil and it does a tremendous job at moisturizing. Overall, the price is alright, the scent is great. For it's ability to extend a tan, i really can't comment, but as a moisturizer, it's great. I love it for summer ! -
Lise Watier Gommage Bora Bora Exfoliating Gel
This is part of the Self Tanner set/line Lise Watier is offering. It's meant to be an exfoliating gel for the face and body prior to the next steps. This ensures that the body and face is nice and smooth so the self tanning gel (Teint Bora Bora)... +
This is part of the Self Tanner set/line Lise Watier is offering. It's meant to be an exfoliating gel for the face and body prior to the next steps. This ensures that the body and face is nice and smooth so the self tanning gel (Teint Bora Bora) goes on nicely to produce a nice and even tan. The scent is lovely, actually, the whole line's scent is lovely. The gel is kind of cooling in the shower and the scrubs beads exfoliates nicely. The beads are a bit harsh for the face but as for the body goes, it really makes the canvas nice and smooth. I would say the price is okay for a body exfoliater , but the amount you need to use, it goes a long way. Overall, this is a good product to enhance the other tanning products. It's also just a good body exfoliater. -
Looking for more?
Check out our other review websites:
