Vernae
Member Since: August 14, 2013Reviews
CLEAN RESERVE Rain Perfume
At first spray, I mainly smelled bergamot and a touch of waterlily. The cucumber didn’t really register. Rain kept a fresh, clean profile throughout my work shift. It dried down to an aquatic musk by the end of the day. Since I don’t care for... +
At first spray, I mainly smelled bergamot and a touch of waterlily. The cucumber didn’t really register. Rain kept a fresh, clean profile throughout my work shift. It dried down to an aquatic musk by the end of the day. Since I don’t care for the base notes in the dry down, I reapply it during my lunch break. For me, the top notes and mid notes are more enjoyable than the base notes.
- Product received for free from CLEAN RESERVE (USA) in exchange for an honest review.
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Pure Protein Popped Crisps
Pure Protein Popped Crisp is a vegan snack that replaces my lunch on most days. It offers a satisfying crunch without upsetting my stomach on sensitive days. It also curbs my appetite when leaving the gym, because I used to stop at all the wrong... +
Pure Protein Popped Crisp is a vegan snack that replaces my lunch on most days. It offers a satisfying crunch without upsetting my stomach on sensitive days. It also curbs my appetite when leaving the gym, because I used to stop at all the wrong restaurants. 🍤🥩🍗🍣🥓 I’m learning.
🌶️ Sweet Chili was my least favorite, but it was okay.
🧅 Sour Cream & Onion was good, but it needed more seasoning. (Maybe they were concerned with salt content.)
🍖 Hickory Barbecue was the best, even without the barbecue sandwich. That was my first bag and I could hardly finish the sandwich.
I was gifted a 12-pack for my honest review and I will order more. Thanks for including me!
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CLEAN RESERVE H2EAU Brilliant Peony
Brilliant Peony is a crisp sweet combination that’s light enough for spring and summer. It may be too soft for winter, because you really need the heat to make it swell. It’s non offensive in tight crowds. So, feel free to wear it to church and... +
Brilliant Peony is a crisp sweet combination that’s light enough for spring and summer. It may be too soft for winter, because you really need the heat to make it swell. It’s non offensive in tight crowds. So, feel free to wear it to church and small offices. I didn’t receive any compliments on the two days I wore it, but I loved the way I smelled. I only wish it lasted longer. Brilliant Peony can handle a 6-hour work shift, but not an 8-hour shift. You definitely have to reapply before going out. I would only use this for meetings or religious ceremonies. It could work for dates, but it’s more innocent than sexy. So, it depends on the vibes you want to give. I didn’t suffer any adverse reactions and I didn’t make my customers sneeze.
- Product received for free from CLEAN RESERVE (USA) in exchange for an honest review.
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Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Shu Uemura “Ultime8” cleansing oil should be the first step in your double cleanse ritual. I used it to remove makeup and quickly learned that I could skip my foaming cleanser. It removed all my matte lipsticks, tattoo eyeliners and two... +
Shu Uemura “Ultime8” cleansing oil should be the first step in your double cleanse ritual. I used it to remove makeup and quickly learned that I could skip my foaming cleanser. It removed all my matte lipsticks, tattoo eyeliners and two mascaras. I even did the “cotton pad” test for my social posts and it passed 100%. Yes I recommend Ultime8 to anyone who double cleanses, but it’s all you really need. It cleanses well and rinses well. -
Caudalie Hand And Nail Cream
I use this on my feet, because foot creams look so dull. I no longer need a cuticle cream for my toes. I have very dry hands, so I can use it on my hands year round. In the winter, I apply to my feet before bed. It may be too greasy for some... +
I use this on my feet, because foot creams look so dull. I no longer need a cuticle cream for my toes.
I have very dry hands, so I can use it on my hands year round. In the winter, I apply to my feet before bed.
It may be too greasy for some people's hands, but it's great for everyone's feet. In the summer, just use it as cuticle cream. Yeah, it's that rich.
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Laura Geller Bronze-n-Brighten
I have the super-sized Bronze-n-Brighten in MEDIUM. Medium is a great highlighter for bronze, brown and mahogany complexions to use year round. This fine-milled, baked powder is neither chunky nor gritty and gives a soft, luminous, iridescent... +
I have the super-sized Bronze-n-Brighten in MEDIUM.
Medium is a great highlighter for bronze, brown and mahogany complexions to use year round. This fine-milled, baked powder is neither chunky nor gritty and gives a soft, luminous, iridescent texture to dull brown skin. Yeah, I said it.
In the fall, when sporting smoky eyes and nude lips, I apply it strictly to my temples.
In the summer, I apply tinted moisturizer (or BB cream) before applying this bronzer to both my cheekbones and my temples. I skip blush and eye shadow. Then, I usually apply a tinted SPF lip balm and black mascara to my upper lashes only.
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Ulta "Cheek Stain"
You can't beat $5 USD. I only tried both colors because Ulta ran a special and I love them both. They are strictly cheek colors. Do NOT apply them anywhere else. Tickled compliments bright reds and dark pink lipsticks, while Gleam serves the muted... +
You can't beat $5 USD. I only tried both colors because Ulta ran a special and I love them both. They are strictly cheek colors. Do NOT apply them anywhere else.
Tickled compliments bright reds and dark pink lipsticks, while Gleam serves the muted nude lipsticks.
Sometimes, I apply Gleam without foundation (before powder) and with tinted lip balm.
In the fall, try Gleam with smoky eyes and nude lips.
Don't be alarmed. Gleam looks silvery at first. Just rub off the top layer and it's totally wearable.
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Manna Kadar Sweet Cheeks Color Pot
This is a multipurpose "color pot" that is offered in seasonal colors. Last year, it was a pink coral. For the fall of 2013, it's a redder berry (color shown). If you like cream complexion products, you'll love layering this cream over your face... +
This is a multipurpose "color pot" that is offered in seasonal colors. Last year, it was a pink coral. For the fall of 2013, it's a redder berry (color shown).
If you like cream complexion products, you'll love layering this cream over your face color.
If it's bold on you, it's a lipstick.
If it's soft on you, it's a blush (and eye shadow primer).
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Sonia Kashuk "SUPER SHEER LIQUID TINT "
Personally, I prefer liquid blush over liquid foundation (or cream blush over cream foundation) for a more even texture. The best inexpensive liquid blush can be found in 3 shades at Target for $10 USD each. As you apply the blush, it mixes with... +
Personally, I prefer liquid blush over liquid foundation (or cream blush over cream foundation) for a more even texture. The best inexpensive liquid blush can be found in 3 shades at Target for $10 USD each. As you apply the blush, it mixes with your foundation for the right shade. And you only need a drop. I love Poppy (bright warm coral) and will purchase the other two, Peony (bright cool Barbie pink) and Rose (neutral rusty rose) soon.
If your complexion is the COLOR deep bronze or medium brown, get all three. You look good in almost anything. Three blushes would compliment dozens of lipsticks.
If you have blue or grey eyes stick to Peony, coolest pink.
If your complexion is ivory, tan, gold or olive stick to Poppy, the warmest. You may like Rose, but avoid Peony - yuck.
Mahoganies should try both Poppy (for burgundy/brown lipsticks) and Rose (for red lipsticks).
The darkest ebonies, with mauve undertones, should stick to Peony. Trust me. Rose is too brown and you're NOT brown, you're raisin/plum.
Careful, they also make a bronzer. I haven't tried the liquid bronzer.
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Aveeno® Skin Relief Shave Gel
If you thought you couldn't shave, you may be allergic to chemicals that end in "-ol" which are acidic (like alcohol, glycol, menthol) and HOT. They may be okay for extremely oily skin, but hazardous and aging for normal-to-dry or combination skin... +
If you thought you couldn't shave, you may be allergic to chemicals that end in "-ol" which are acidic (like alcohol, glycol, menthol) and HOT. They may be okay for extremely oily skin, but hazardous and aging for normal-to-dry or combination skin. And as we age, everyone's skin gets drier.
This shave gel doesn't contain any alcohols or glycols, making it perfect for anyone who thought they couldn't shave.
And it's fragrance free, making it UNISEX.
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