beachbabe
Member Since: March 16, 2011Reviews
Aveeno Fresh Essentials Anti-Fatigue Eye Roller
I tried to wait until the last possible moment to review this one because I really wanted to give it a chance to work. I'd love to say that it's a miracle worker but it's really just another drugstore product for eyes. It's not... +
I tried to wait until the last possible moment to review this one because I really wanted to give it a chance to work. I'd love to say that it's a miracle worker but it's really just another drugstore product for eyes. It's not awful, but not great. I did notice that my eyes really do look less tired (I don't have to use white eyeliner on occassion anymore lol) but I wouldn't say that the dark circles disappear. I still need a smidge of concealer.
This stuff smells great and feels soothing when rolled on. Truth be told, I've used a Garnier eye product and gotten exactly the same results and if I recall correctly it's 1/2 the price. So I'm very thankful to have been able to test drive this product but I don't think I'd purchase it on my own. That said, it is decent and does still address the puffiness and tired-look that we all sometimes get. So it's all about preference! I'm neutral about this one.
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Marc Anthony Dream Waves Beach Spray
I am TOTALLY in LOVE with this spray! I don't even know where to start to describe my love for it lol I don't know what Marc Anthony put in this but it WORKS. It really does do exactly what it claims which is to enhance wave, add texture... +
I am TOTALLY in LOVE with this spray! I don't even know where to start to describe my love for it lol I don't know what Marc Anthony put in this but it WORKS. It really does do exactly what it claims which is to enhance wave, add texture, and add volume. The first time I used this, I just sprayed my hair and put it in a bun with a scrunchy for maybe 5-10 minutes while I did my makeup and got dressed. When I took it out, the waves were perfect!
I used it again the next day but first did a quick few random curls with a 1-inch curling iron then sprayed and scrunched. I was SO impressed with the result! PERFECT beachy looking waves and I could practically see the volume in my hair expand immediately after spraying. I also love that it holds the wave/curl without being crunchy or needing more hairspray. It lasts all day. It also has UV protection! This spray smells great and I promise it does what it says. Honestly, the picture on the box is not that far off from the results I got (maybe just slightly less poofy haha)!
Now mind you, I already have a little natural wave in my hair so I don't know how this would work with straight hair but I'd guess you'd still get awesome volume and texture at the very least! It's about $10/bottle at Walmart and TOTALLY worth it. You only need a couple pumps through your hair and your good to go. Just LOVE it!
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Crest 3D White Whitestrips 2-hour Express
I was so excited to get these so I tried it right away! I really liked how well these stuck to my teeth so I didn't have to worry about them slipping off while I was talking and I was even able to have a little water with a straw (2 hours is a... +
I was so excited to get these so I tried it right away! I really liked how well these stuck to my teeth so I didn't have to worry about them slipping off while I was talking and I was even able to have a little water with a straw (2 hours is a long time!). I just wore them while doing some housework to kill the time. When I took them off, I didn't notice a difference right away but when I went into natural light I could tell that my teeth were a few shades whiter. Definitely not a drastic change but a decent one! I'd say this gives the same results in 2 hours that the 10 or 7 days strips give in their respective time frames. So it's just accelerated results. Don't expect you'll have a SUPER white smile in 2 hours. You may still have to use this a couple times to even mix it with a 7 or 10 day treatment if you want something more dramatic.
I was worried I'd have some tooth sensitivity since I got the impression these strips would be really strong and I sometimes have mild sensitivity. But I had no senstivity at all.
One box comes with enough strips to last a year. They recommend a treatment every 3 months so there's 4 treatments in total. I would purchase this because then you pay about $55 (less with a coupon) for a full year of whitening treatments! Not a bad deal at all. Other Crest treatments are like $30-40 but only last the week or so. All in all, I like it and I'd use this for my regular whitening routine!
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Maybelline Volum' Express Curved Brush Mascara
I really hate this mascara. But I hate all Maybelline mascaras! They are always so ridiculously clumpy and this one is no exception. I decided to give Maybelline a try once again after a few years, thinking maybe they'd stepped up their game... +
I really hate this mascara. But I hate all Maybelline mascaras! They are always so ridiculously clumpy and this one is no exception. I decided to give Maybelline a try once again after a few years, thinking maybe they'd stepped up their game. But it was still SO clumpy. I could literally SEE the clumps on the brush before I even applied the mascara. A lash comb helped a little but not much - which I had to use after every single swipe of mascara through my lashes. Who has the time for that? So that's my biggest issue, the clumping. It also felt so heavy and tar like.
Now I also know that Maybelline mascaras (at least in my opinion) are hardly ever wearable for daytime. They always are crazy over the top. But I thought that this being a "classic" mascara would be somewhat ok for a casual dinner out but it was still much more dramatic than what I was hoping for. Clumpy, too dramatic, and flaked horribly towards the end of the night. I'll probably just throw it away. This is not even an average quality drug store mascara. Back in the day I remember Wet N' Wild even being better than this. Definitely not a fan at all!
Having said all that, it DOES curl lashes pretty well with the curved brush. But other than that, there's nothing good about this for me.
A comparible mascara I think would be CG LashBlast Volume, which offers way more natural, way less clumpy (in fact, I get no clumps at all unless the bottle is old), more wearable, and much better quality.
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COVERGIRL Professional All-in-One Curved Brush Mascara
I haven't used this mascara in about a year or so and that's because I have quite a few mascaras already to work through (still unopened, thanks Costco!). This mascara is pretty much the same as the Professional Super Thick Mascara. The only... +
I haven't used this mascara in about a year or so and that's because I have quite a few mascaras already to work through (still unopened, thanks Costco!). This mascara is pretty much the same as the Professional Super Thick Mascara. The only real difference I found was this one has a curved brush so it curls your lashes without a curler. It's great for everyday wear. It provides definition, curl, and length with just a couple sweeps of the wand. It doesn't flake or smudge. For day to day mascara, I use this or the Professional Super Thick. Just depends if you want the curl or not! -
COVERGIRL Professional Super Thick Lash Mascara
This is a great mascara for every day. I've used this for work and will use it for school as well. It's just great at providing definition, length and curl without being crazy heavy, thick and over the top. I like to call it a "daytime... +
This is a great mascara for every day. I've used this for work and will use it for school as well. It's just great at providing definition, length and curl without being crazy heavy, thick and over the top. I like to call it a "daytime drama" mascara. Just to compare, I prefer to use LashBlast Fusion/Volume/Luxe for evenings or special occasions and NatureLuxe Mousse Mascara when I want a no-makeup look (weekends, afternoons by the pool, etc). So this puts the Super Thick Lash Mascara in the middle. Definitely recommend! I've been using this for years and plan to use it for many more. -
Revlon ColorBurst Lipgloss
I've tried this lip gloss in quite a few colours already actually: Pink Ice, Peach Sunset, Papaya, and Rosegold. I didn't get them all at the same time lol First off, I'll say the intense sparkle in the bottle scared me at first. But... +
I've tried this lip gloss in quite a few colours already actually: Pink Ice, Peach Sunset, Papaya, and Rosegold. I didn't get them all at the same time lol First off, I'll say the intense sparkle in the bottle scared me at first. But don't let it worry you, it is undetectable once it's on. These glosses are very lightly pigmented once they're on as well, except for Papaya which is a bright coral colour (but still is lighter on the lips than in the bottle). Peach Sunset is a nice peachy nude colour and Rosegold is kind of a pinky nude. Pink Ice is a cool pink, but is not frosty looking. I enjoy using Peach Sunset and Rosegold the most for everyday and will throw in Papaya when I'm feeling like I want a little more oomph!
Basically, I'd consider these glosses just ok. The colours are decent, they're not sticky, and have no taste. They do smell though - as if I just stuck my nose in a bag of sugar! But it does go away after just a few minutes. The staying power is the same as any other drug store lip gloss. I don't know if I'd buy again, unless they were on sale or something. I'll use the ones I have but I just feel I've paid less for better lip gloss so I'm not too excited about them. I just feel kind of "meh" about them (for lack of a better word). I would still recommend to people looking for a drugstore lip gloss, just wouldn't be my first choice or first recommndation.
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COVERGIRL Wetslicks Fruit Spritzers
I am such a sucker for fun coloured lip glosses! It's like buying candy! I've tried these in watermelon, strawberry, tangerine, and papaya. I love the watermelon and tangerine! But that's just personal preference since they suit my... +
I am such a sucker for fun coloured lip glosses! It's like buying candy! I've tried these in watermelon, strawberry, tangerine, and papaya. I love the watermelon and tangerine! But that's just personal preference since they suit my colouring the best. Strawberry I liked but it was a smidge more red than I was hoping for and papaya just showed up as completely clear on my lips.
I like these glosses since they're not too sticky. They're great for a slight pop of colour and shine and are very cheap for the amount you get in the tube. One tube lasts me ages! I'm thinking for Christmas I'm going to buy "beauty bags" and fill them with bath salts, lip glosses, etc and this is definitely the lip gloss I'd choose to put in there. Love these!
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Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Lip Gloss
I have this lip gloss in Pink Lemonade. It's a pink, almost berry-ish, kind of colour. I like it just for every day use for school, weekends, etc. It adds some colour and shine without looking too done up. I don't find it to be overly sticky... +
I have this lip gloss in Pink Lemonade. It's a pink, almost berry-ish, kind of colour. I like it just for every day use for school, weekends, etc. It adds some colour and shine without looking too done up. I don't find it to be overly sticky or anything either. I'd like to buy a couple more before school starts! They're just so handy to keep in your purse or backpack. -
Make Up For Ever HD Foundation
I had this foundation recommended to me by a fellow chick in a forum regarding how to do my makeup for a photography session. And I have to say I was VERY happy with the results. First off, I went to Sephora to have a look at this foundation. I was... +
I had this foundation recommended to me by a fellow chick in a forum regarding how to do my makeup for a photography session. And I have to say I was VERY happy with the results. First off, I went to Sephora to have a look at this foundation. I was colour matched by a consultant and asked for a sample to take home to play around with my look, see if I would like to purchase ( it is on the expensive side and I wanted to be sure of the quality and suitability to me before I bought), etc. Since I don't wear foundation often, I STILL have the sample. A little goes a long long way with this stuff. It goes on smoothly, just like it's apart of your skin. It provided a great light-medium coverage, perfect canvas, and even kept my makeup in place all day.
This foundation photographs AMAZINGLY! Skin looks flawless. It is quite expensive as I said, averaging about $45-48 per tube. But it does last a long time and is certainly worth the money. I still have my sample but would purchase this in a heart beat to use for special occasions or even spot treatment when necessary. Definitely, without a question, most certainly recommend!
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