shagtownlady
Member Since: March 22, 2009Reviews
got2b Guardian Angel Gloss Finish Flat Iron Balm
This is a great, inexpensive product for straightening. I use it pretty much as the bottle recommends, just spraying sections of my hair before using my straightener. It helps my hair look glossier and somewhat less frizzy, even after a lot of heat... +
This is a great, inexpensive product for straightening. I use it pretty much as the bottle recommends, just spraying sections of my hair before using my straightener. It helps my hair look glossier and somewhat less frizzy, even after a lot of heat styling. My hair is in pretty decent shape on it's own, but this definitely seems to help keep it protected, soft and smooth.
A little spritz of this goes a long way, and it always seems to 'sink in' once you use heat on it- I never feel any residue or evidence of this on my hair, other than it feeling and looking nice!
I like the scent - it's pretty and goes well with a lot of other products I use. And the packaging is cute - the bottle is easy to hold onto and doesn't take up a lot of space!
Overall I'm very happy with this. I've used it a bunch of times since buying it and the bottle still sounds full, but I would definitely repurchase once it runs out!
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LUSH From Dusk Til Dawn Massage Bar
This is another awesome product from Lush! It`s great for massages, and also for using as a body lotion or oil. The scent has sweet wild orange oil and Sicilian lemon, and smells nice and citrusy. It has a bit of a playdough scent (to me) at first... +
This is another awesome product from Lush! It`s great for massages, and also for using as a body lotion or oil.
The scent has sweet wild orange oil and Sicilian lemon, and smells nice and citrusy. It has a bit of a playdough scent (to me) at first, but once it warms up on the skin it becomes intoxicating and really uplifting but soothing at the same time. My boyfriend also loves it, and he can be picky about products, so that`s a bonus for me. (He did joke about how it looked weird at first! But the shape actually works well for holding it in your hand.)
What I love the most is how this melts instantly with the heat of your skin, but the bar seems to lasts a long time no matter how much you use. It becomes an oil once it melts on the skin, but it soaks in well and doesn`t leave too much of a greasy feeling afterwards.
The Lush massage bars seemed a little expensive to me at first, but now I see they are definitely worth it for the quality and good ingredients. I`m glad I decided to try this, and will definitely have to try out some of their other massage bars!
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Revlon Age Defying Targeted Dark Spot Concealer Treatment
I haven't tried many other concealers and can't really compare this to anything other than reviews I've read, but so far this is working well for me! I haven't noticed much of a change with my dark spots, but this conceals well. This looks natural... +
I haven't tried many other concealers and can't really compare this to anything other than reviews I've read, but so far this is working well for me! I haven't noticed much of a change with my dark spots, but this conceals well. This looks natural but still evens out my skin and hides imperfections, plus it has great buildable coverage. It blends easily and works well under my foundation. It seems to crease sometimes when I use it under my eyes, but anywhere it's not an issue. I have reapplied this during the day because it felt like it had worn off a bit, but that is more when I don't use powder on top.
The packaging could use a little bit of work but isn't terrible. I like to take the whole cap off, put a tiny bit of product on my hand and then dab it on and blend with my finger. Sometimes I use the 'sponge tip' to blend - it is more of a plastic cap with some soft velvety covering, but it does work surprisingly well for making this blend completely into my skin. (It doesn't seem the most sanitary though, because I'm not sure how it would stand up to being washed).
This concealer is supposed to have Vitamin C and licorice to help fade dark spots. I've heard those are both good ingredients for that, but I'll have to keep using this for a longer time to see if there are any results. It does seem to be a good formula overall because it hasn't made me breakout or irritated my skin in any way.
I have been using this a lot since I purchased it, and will most likely end up buying it again. It's a decent, natural looking concealer with a good consistency, and thankfully came in a shade that works well for my skin tone!
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L'Oreal Colour Riche Balm
This is a great product. I got one on sale for about $3, and wish I had picked up more. It looks like lipstick but only gives a hint of colour with lots of shine. My favourite part is how this performs like a lip balm. It has SPF 15, goes on very... +
This is a great product. I got one on sale for about $3, and wish I had picked up more. It looks like lipstick but only gives a hint of colour with lots of shine. My favourite part is how this performs like a lip balm. It has SPF 15, goes on very smooth and buttery, and my lips actually feel really soft after using this.
Even though this acts like a lip balm, it also stays on surprisingly well throughout the day and doesn't need to be reapplied too often. The shade I got is Tender Mauve, which is pretty neutral and mixes well with some of my other darker lip shades. Overall I am very impressed with Colour Riche Balms, and would definitely recommend them!
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Stila Cosmetics Stay All Day 10 in 1 HD Beauty Balm
I haven't had the best experiences with the BB creams I've tried - most don't seem to match my skin tone very well, or work with my skin type. But I was given this for Christmas in a gift basket, and it's pretty amazing! Like others have mentioned... +
I haven't had the best experiences with the BB creams I've tried - most don't seem to match my skin tone very well, or work with my skin type. But I was given this for Christmas in a gift basket, and it's pretty amazing!
Like others have mentioned, this has a strange smell, but I've found that with a few similar products, and it doesn't last once applied.
At first I thought the shade of this product might be too dark for me, but it goes on very sheer and blends into my natural skin tone for the most part. It's a nice consistency, and blends well. I find that it dries down to a perfect finish - really natural, without being too matte, and definitely not oily. It blurs imperfections well, like pores and minor spots, but doesn't completely cover my freckles or any darker spots.
After a whole day of wear, and with or without powder on top, my face still looks pretty fresh, and not too oily, even on my worst areas (nose/forehead).
The benefits this is supposed to have are:
-hiding imperfections/wrinkles
-emollients which are meant to 'increase antioxidant activity'
-ingredients to diminish fine lines and wrinkles
-formula is long-wearing and high definition
-reduces pore size, controls oil and blemishes
-helps redness and irritation
-smooth coverage
-silky finish
-good for all skin types/tones
-oil-free, paraben-free and dermatologist tested
I can agree with most of these claims - I love the formula and finish, it's definitely long-wearing and helps conceal imperfections and redness, it works with my sometimes oily skin, and it seems like it would work for a variety of skin tones and types, but maybe not all.
This is a slightly higher price range, but in this case I think it's more than fair for the quality. Some BB's I've tried were much cheaper than this one, but didn't come close to looking or feeling as nice as this one. And it comes in a big tube (1.5 oz / 45 mL), and I only need a small amount of product to cover my face, so it will last me a while.
Overall I love this product and would definitely repurchase!
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Revlon ColorBurst Lacquer Balm
I love the new Matte/Lacquer balm shades that I've got so far. I bought the lacquer balm "Enticing", a glossy, beautiful red with a hint of sparkle. It goes on a deep red with one swipe, but can be layered to make it even more dramatic and shiny... +
I love the new Matte/Lacquer balm shades that I've got so far. I bought the lacquer balm "Enticing", a glossy, beautiful red with a hint of sparkle. It goes on a deep red with one swipe, but can be layered to make it even more dramatic and shiny.
This feels more moisturizing than the Matte balm I have, and the minty scent and tingle is stronger as well. It doesn't seem to stay on quite as long without needing to be reapplied, but it is definitely more long wearing than a straight up balm or gloss.
There are a bunch of other Lacquer Balm shades that I want to try, even though I am really happy with the one I have now. I love the formula and packaging of these lip products - they perform so well for me, keeping my lips soft and moisturized with gorgeous colour, and they have an affordable price as well.
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Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm
This is one of the first matte colours I've ever bought for my lips, so I don't know a lot about other formulas. But I was really happy with this purchase! I bought "Sultry", which seems to me like a rosey-brown kind of shade. It's very natural yet... +
This is one of the first matte colours I've ever bought for my lips, so I don't know a lot about other formulas. But I was really happy with this purchase! I bought "Sultry", which seems to me like a rosey-brown kind of shade. It's very natural yet dramatic looking at the same time, and I really love it.
The formula is perfect for me. The crayon shape makes it easy to apply, and there's a little bit of a mint scent to the product. It only takes pretty much one coat to get full colour (although I find you can build the colour up to whatever you like, from lighter to much more intense). As long as my lips are in good shape I don't have to use any lip balm with this if I don't want to. The balm does feel a bit dry on the lips in a way, but it isn't actually drying - some lip products make my lips feel a bit sensitive after wearing for a while, but this actually feels nice.
I find this stays on my lips very well, almost like a stain, and it also wears away pretty evenly (even through drinking/eating) so it doesn't look terrible if I forget to reapply at some point.
There is really only one other shade of the Matte balms that looks like it might suit me, but the one I did buy (Sultry) is exactly what I was looking for when I bought it.
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Sonia Kashuk Smudge Brush #105
This is a great little smudging brush for eye shadow, liner etc. I like the handle, it feels light but slightly sturdier than some of my other ones from different brands, and a tiny bit shorter. The bristles on this one are stiff enough to smudge... +
This is a great little smudging brush for eye shadow, liner etc. I like the handle, it feels light but slightly sturdier than some of my other ones from different brands, and a tiny bit shorter. The bristles on this one are stiff enough to smudge well, but are still soft on the skin.
I've washed this a bunch of times since I got it, (using the Sonia Kashup brush cleanser), and the brush is still as perfect as when I bought it.
I am totally new to Sonia Kashuk, we just got a Target in our town recently and I discovered the brand there a few weeks ago. However, I am really impressed with the things I've purchased so far, including this brush.
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Revlon Nearly Naked Pressed Powder
This is a great pressed powder for giving natural looking coverage on bare skin, and to help set foundation as well. I am not a huge fan of the 'puff' they provide in the compact; it's very small and awkward to use, and after one (gentle) wash the... +
This is a great pressed powder for giving natural looking coverage on bare skin, and to help set foundation as well.
I am not a huge fan of the 'puff' they provide in the compact; it's very small and awkward to use, and after one (gentle) wash the threads starting coming out of the sides. But it's usable in a pinch, and I have a good powder brush anyways.
My only other complaint is that I wish that they had made a powder shade to match every foundation shade in the Nearly Naked line. I bought the fairest shade in the pressed powder (Light) and it doesn't match either of the Nearly Naked liquid foundations I have (Ivory and Shell), which are some of the lightest shades in the foundation line. I can still use this powder in the summer with the Shell shade I have, but it's weird to me that they wouldn't have more shade options like the liquid foundations.
The compact is sturdy and a bit bigger than usual, but it has a nice clean look and a decent mirror inside. I definitely recommend this powder if you find a matching shade. It is long lasting, even with my combination skin, the coverage is buildable, and it really works well to set foundation without looking overdone.
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Glade Carpet & Room Odour Eliminator
I bought this a year or so ago, just for freshening up carpet and upholstery, etc. My first impressions were that it worked, but that the scent it leaves was way too overpowering for me to use often, so it mostly just sat in the cupboard unused... +
I bought this a year or so ago, just for freshening up carpet and upholstery, etc. My first impressions were that it worked, but that the scent it leaves was way too overpowering for me to use often, so it mostly just sat in the cupboard unused.
Recently we had a dilemma with some carpet that got water leaked onto it, and was starting to smell gross. I needed a quick fix because I won't be able to get a proper carpet cleaner for a little while, so after trying a few different freshening sprays like Febreze and not having any luck, I remembered I had the Glade powder.
After one application (sprinkling the powder on well and letting it sit for a while before vacuuming), the carpet seemed so much fresher. And after the second day and another application, the carpet is almost back to normal. It still needs to be properly cleaned or even replaced, but in the meantime I'm so glad we have this stuff. It is the only product that got rid of the smell (or at least did a decent job of masking it).
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