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L'Oreal Paris Collagen Filler Lip
Thanks to the great folks at ChickAdvisor for sending this out to me as part of the Product Review Club! To get plump lips like Angelina Jolie without injections or fillers?? Count me in! However, this product did NOTHING to plump my lips. The... +
Thanks to the great folks at ChickAdvisor for sending this out to me as part of the Product Review Club!
To get plump lips like Angelina Jolie without injections or fillers?? Count me in!
However, this product did NOTHING to plump my lips. The hyaluronic acid concentration is probably so low in it that it's negligable. I've been using this regularly for the last 5 days but with no noticeable difference.
I don't have much of a problem with lipstick/gloss feathering so Step 1 wouldn't have made much of a difference. But I was hoping Step 2 would give me the look of fuller lips. I didn't notice a difference and no one has commented that my lips look any different. It makes a nice base (light moisture, non-sticky, not thick) under lipstick/lipgloss, but at this price, there's no way I would buy this just for that!
Not worth the money and doesn't live up to the claims.
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Vaseline Sheer Infusion Body Lotion
Received this as part of the product review club... thanks for the great packaging too! My hubby was impressed and it's nice to have one to give away too! The package is easy to open and comes out smoothly. Nice smell and smooth texture. I... +
Received this as part of the product review club... thanks for the great packaging too! My hubby was impressed and it's nice to have one to give away too!
The package is easy to open and comes out smoothly. Nice smell and smooth texture. I found that it left a bit of a "film" on my skin compared to some of my other lotions and it did not absorb as well as I would like, particularly on my hands. It seems to work okay on my legs but I agree with the comments made by a previous reviewer that there are better brands out there.
L'Occitane is one of my holy grail lotions and it does wonders on the really dry skin on my hands and feet. I compared the Vaseline to that one, and the Vaseline one did not absorb as well and was not as good for the really rough/dry areas.
Overall it's an average lotion but the price point is quite high. I'd wait for a coupon or sale to try it.
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MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation SPF 15
Not sure if my skin is different from all the rave reviews so far, but I absolutely detest this foundation. It's heavy, does not look natural in natural lighting and worst of all, it oxidizes! The oxidation is one of the recurrent problems... +
Not sure if my skin is different from all the rave reviews so far, but I absolutely detest this foundation. It's heavy, does not look natural in natural lighting and worst of all, it oxidizes!
The oxidation is one of the recurrent problems I've had with all the MAC foundations and one of the reasons I won't buy them anymore. The color selection in store is great - I'm spot on for a NC35 and it looks fine at the time. However, as the day goes on and you start sweating, getting exposed to light, etc... your face becomes orange! I had this issue with Studio Fix powder and also with the liquid version. I thought the liquid was worse that the powder version.
Although I love MAC, their foundations are terrible for me for regular wear. If I need super thick coverage for a short period, then I can use it. Otherwise, steer clear!
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Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
I've been using this for several years since some nail fanatics let me in on this little secret... it's seriously one of the best top coats that money can buy! It's a bit pricier than other brands but trust me, you won't regret it... +
I've been using this for several years since some nail fanatics let me in on this little secret... it's seriously one of the best top coats that money can buy!
It's a bit pricier than other brands but trust me, you won't regret it. It really does the job well - dries to a beautiful streak free and fabulously glossy finish! Nails dry quite quickly - I find it works best when my second coat of color is just about dry when I apply this.
I haven't used another brand since I've been converted to Seche Vite!
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bareMinerals Original Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF15
I've been wanting to try this product with all the hype about "mineral powders" but was avoiding the original because of the shine factor that I heard about and the bismuth oxychloride that can be irritating. When the Bare Minerals Matte came... +
I've been wanting to try this product with all the hype about "mineral powders" but was avoiding the original because of the shine factor that I heard about and the bismuth oxychloride that can be irritating.
When the Bare Minerals Matte came out this fall 2009, I was ecstatic! I figured it would be perfect for my combination/oily skin. Off I went down to a US Sephora to pick one up. I've been using it for over a month now.
I'm happy with the color match and the packaging is tidy since it has a spin wheel inside that closes once you're done with it. I like the SPF 15 as well.
But in terms of the daily wear, I don't get the hype. It's not a bad product, but it's not as amazing as I was expecting. I was told that since it was natural, that my skin would have fewer breakouts. Definitely not so! I still have the same amount of breakouts, and this product does not control shine as well as my previous powder foundations (Chanel and Shu Uemura are my go-to brands). I need to blot a TON with this. Coverage is light to moderate, so if you have any flaws, they will still show through unless you do a good job with the concealer.
I don't think it's bad, but it's certainly not amazing. I think I'll go back to my usual brands once I'm done.
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Marcelle Essentials 1st Wrinkles Eye Contour Cream
I'm totally excited to have been picked to review this as part of the Product Review Club. It's targeted to people in my age group, late 20s to early 30s who are looking to prevent the early signs of aging - yikes! Something we all want to... +
I'm totally excited to have been picked to review this as part of the Product Review Club. It's targeted to people in my age group, late 20s to early 30s who are looking to prevent the early signs of aging - yikes! Something we all want to avoid!
My skin type is combination overall but my eye area is quite normal. I have basically no lines but occasionally my eyes can look a bit puffy and tired. I have a slight bag under one of my eyes.
I've been using this since it arrived and am quite pleased with it! I'll need to use it for a longer period to see if it really will prevent first wrinkles, but it's a great product so far. I like the pump packaging that's opaque since it'll keep the light out and keep the cream clean without finger contamination. You only need a small amount - less than a pump covers both eyes for me.
It's light and smooth with no scent and absorbs easily into my eye area. I've used it both day and night and it does not seem to alter the wearability of my daytime eye makeup. No greasy or heavy feeling to it.
Very happy with this so far! My eye area is very smooth and soft. I'll have to update when I'm done the bottle to see if it makes a difference over several months.
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Frederic Fekkai Glossing Cream
I've used FF's glossing cream off and on for the last couple of years... it's something that should be in every girl's bathroom as far as I'm concerned! Great smell and a bottle lasts forever (I go through about one a year with... +
I've used FF's glossing cream off and on for the last couple of years... it's something that should be in every girl's bathroom as far as I'm concerned! Great smell and a bottle lasts forever (I go through about one a year with regular use).
Use sparingly otherwise your hair will get really flat if you have straight hair like me. A small amount gives your hair a nice smell, smoothness and gets rid of any frizz. I apply it to my ends only. It's not that great if you need a textured style, but if you need some control and smoothness, this is definitely a must-have!
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Chanel Lèvres Scintillantes Glossimer
I love almost everything Chanel and makeup is included of course! Gorgeous packaging and for their glosses, the colors are beautiful. One thing I love about Chanel is their role in setting trends for each season. The glosses are high quality... +
I love almost everything Chanel and makeup is included of course!
Gorgeous packaging and for their glosses, the colors are beautiful. One thing I love about Chanel is their role in setting trends for each season. The glosses are high quality, good staying power and totally not goopy. Some of the sparklier colors can be a bit drying at times and leave shimmer on the lips, but not any more than other brands. Huge plus is that I've never had any of their glosses leak.
Overall Chanel is one of my fave gloss lines, but it's very pricey. I must admit that I find other lines like MAC to be much better value for gloss, but every once in awhile, I'll treat myself to Chanel.
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MAC Cosmetics Lustreglass
I love MAC glosses - amazing selection, easy to find, and great colors! What more can a chick ask for? The lusterglass line is a lighter feeling gloss than their others with a less goopy texture and a brush type wand instead of the sponge. I love... +
I love MAC glosses - amazing selection, easy to find, and great colors! What more can a chick ask for?
The lusterglass line is a lighter feeling gloss than their others with a less goopy texture and a brush type wand instead of the sponge. I love the color selection and they're perfect in the summers for me. Love Nectar and Beaux are 2 of my fave colors from this line and seem to flatter everyone! Incredibly shiny and very pretty. Love this gloss line and reasonable prices too.
I don't know why it says at the top of the page that you can buy MAC at Sephora... I've never seen MAC there. To my knowledge, you can only buy it at MAC stores, the Bay and online at maccosmetics.
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Coach
Coach is getting WAY too played out in my opinion. I used to love it over 10 years ago when it was still harder to find, when it was made in the USA and it focused on simple leather styles. Since it's shifted its target market to teens and... +
Coach is getting WAY too played out in my opinion. I used to love it over 10 years ago when it was still harder to find, when it was made in the USA and it focused on simple leather styles.
Since it's shifted its target market to teens and soccer moms (sorry, no offense), it's been changing its emphasis to logo'ed CC canvas type bags that are so not my style.
I still think Coach is good value and a good entry point for those trying to get into the semi-designer bag market, but I no longer have any desire to own them and stopped carrying them a few years ago. If price is an issue still, check out their outlets - very affordable Coach there.
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