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Hard Candy Eye Duo
Perfect palettes of highly pigmented, wet-dry shadows that instantly bring color & eyes to life! The formula has been baked (not pressed) on a terracotta disk, offering wet-dry benefits in a rich, colorful, long-lasting application that's never... +
Perfect palettes of highly pigmented, wet-dry shadows that instantly bring color & eyes to life! The formula has been baked (not pressed) on a terracotta disk, offering wet-dry benefits in a rich, colorful, long-lasting application that's never chalky. Apply "wet" for more dramatic, intense color, or "dry" for softer, more shimmery effect. When "wet" try the deeper tones as an eyeliner.
It took quite a few strokes with an eyeshadow applicator to get the right amount of color that I wanted on my eye lid. You can use the eyeshadow either wet or dry to create a more dramatic effect or a more soft effect! Great to use when going out for a night on the town!
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Hard Candy Curl Up & Dye Mascara
Add a little glamor to your wink with this curling mascara. This rich, intense color mascara adds depth and curl to even the tiniest lashes. Our unique lash-flexing formula offers a combination of ingredients that gives long-lasting curl to... +
Add a little glamor to your wink with this curling mascara. This rich, intense color mascara adds depth and curl to even the tiniest lashes. Our unique lash-flexing formula offers a combination of ingredients that gives long-lasting curl to lashes.
The Curl Up & Dye Mascara definitely lived up to its curling name. I had never used a curling mascara and being that this mascara only retails for about $6, I was skeptical of its power but I was pleasantly surprised and will definitely be using it any time I want to add some curl to my lashes. The mascara is NOT waterproof so I would not recommend wearing it to any event in which you anticipate water works.
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OXY Clinical Acne Solutions Pack
Since the age of 10, I have been struggling with acne. While my friends had clear skin, mine looked like a zit volcano exploded all over it. Luckily, I’ve never had acne so bad that I was considered a “pizza face” but I had it bad enough that... +
Since the age of 10, I have been struggling with acne. While my friends had clear skin, mine looked like a zit volcano exploded all over it. Luckily, I’ve never had acne so bad that I was considered a “pizza face” but I had it bad enough that my skin was tender to all kinds of touch and it hurt my self-esteem. Over the years, I have tried numerous off the self products to keep my acne at bay but I haven’t found any product that I feel truly works, except expensive prescription cleansers and drugs.
So when I tried the Oxy Clinical Acne Solutions line, I was skeptical but decided to give it a try anyways. The Oxy Clinical line is the newest acne cleansing line made up of 3 different products that are suppose to be backed by clinical studies. Unfortunately the website does not have the clinical results listed which seems a little fishy to me.
The products include a 2% salicylic acid Advanced Face Wash, a 5% benzoyl peroxide Clearing Treatment, and a 0.5% salicylic acid Hydrating Therapy. The Advanced Face Wash contains a revolutionary, continuous-action formula that battles breakouts even after you rise by leaving 25 times more acne medication on the skin. It also features a patented AcneShield salicylic acid technology that unclogs pores fast and fights flare-ups but soothes the skin at the same time through the use of botanical extracts. The Clearing Treatment is stated to be prescription-strength when compared to leading prescription acne medications. It eliminates 99% of acne bacteria in 8 hours and features patented OXYSphere micro-encapsulated benzoyl peroxide which releases over time to fight breakouts between applications. Lastly, the Hydrating Therapy cream is a unique 3-in-1 formula that delivers nutrients to replenish acne-prone skin while fighting blemishes and controlling oil. It exfoliates with the help of salicylic acid, it hydrates with hyaluronic-acid, and it controls oil through patented Lipacide C8G by regulating overproduction of oil.
I can definitely say that the Advanced Face Wash and Hydrating Therapy live up to their acne fighting powers but I wouldn’t say the results are clinical worthy. I have used both of these products 1x a day for a week and my face did clear up. It feel soothed and refreshed after washing and I could definitely tell my pores felt tighter which is something I haven’t gotten from an acne product in a long time. However, when compared to prescription acne washes I’ve used in the past, I wouldn’t say the results are comparable. And even though, my sample pack included the Clearing Treatment, I have yet to give it a try due to its large percentage of benzoyl peroxide and being fearful of completely drying out my skin and causing more damage before my skin clears up. I also haven’t given the Clearing Treatment a try because my packages do not specify to use all three products or one or the other. Overall, I will continue to use the products until I am out of them but I haven’t yet decided if I will buy the Oxy Clinical product line for continued use.
The 3 products are available separately or in a 2-3 week supply package at any retail store nationwide.
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Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes
My family and I aren’t big breakfast eaters. Even when we rise early rarely do we stop and take the time to fix us something to eat in the morning. However, when I got the chance to buy a few boxes of Aunt Jemima’s Frozen Pancakes in Buttermilk... +
My family and I aren’t big breakfast eaters. Even when we rise early rarely do we stop and take the time to fix us something to eat in the morning. However, when I got the chance to buy a few boxes of Aunt Jemima’s Frozen Pancakes in Buttermilk and Homestyle flavors, I decided to give the whole breakfast thing a try.
It has been said that breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day and that children who eat breakfast regularly are more likely to consume healthier diets & be more physically active throughout their adolescent and teen years. Luckily, Aunt Jemima offers a wide variety of quick and easy breakfast solutions ranging from frozen pancakes and waffles to entrees that have eggs, sausage or bacon. You can even create your own special breakfast theme and personalize your pancakes with creative toppings and sides so there is no reason to not eat breakfast in the morning!
Personally, I love my pancakes plain and simple topped with Original Aunt Jemima syrup and the frozen pancakes were no exception. They were light and fluffy and tasted just as a pancake made from batter would!
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Burt’s Bees Natural Multicare Toothpaste
Burt’s Bees is known for their truly natural products with over half of their 150 product line sporting the 100% Natural bar on their package. They take pride in providing products that are not animal tested and are good for you and the... +
Burt’s Bees is known for their truly natural products with over half of their 150 product line sporting the 100% Natural bar on their package. They take pride in providing products that are not animal tested and are good for you and the environment. Their product line ranges from lips and face to body and haircare and more recently toothpaste. Their toothpaste line consists of three formulas: Whitening, Kids, and Multicare, all of which are 99.2% or 100% natural in ingredients. The Whitening line packs enough natural whitening power into each tube to brighten teeth in just two weeks. The Kids line promotes teeth brushing by providing fun natural colors and tasty flavors kids will love. The Multicare line features multiple benefits to naturally care for your teeth and gums and is clinically proven to improve oral health.
The Multicare line focuses on promoting teeth and gum health through regular brushing in order to prevent cavities, reduce plaque, whiten teeth and freshen breath. It is made out of real cranberry extract which is known to block bacteria from adhering to teeth and gums, preventing plaque formation before it starts. The product also contains calcium and phosphorous which promotes strong healthy teeth and contains no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners. As with any toothpaste, it is recommended to brush teeth thoroughly, preferably after each meal or at least twice a day.
My experience with the Multicare line was unfavorable. I am not a disciplined person when it comes to taking care of my teeth. I don’t floss regularly even though I should and the most I do is brush my teeth twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. When I started using Burt’s Bees Natural Multicare with Fluoride Toothpaste, I didn’t expect some marvelous transformation in my oral health in terms of how my teeth looked & felt or how my gums would feel, but I did expect my mouth to feel clean and refreshed. I didn’t get of those. The “minty-fresh” flavor the toothpaste claims to have is severely lacking and is so absent that I hardly “tasted” any flavor at all, both during the brushing and afterwards. I didn’t feel like my mouth was minty-fresh. The toothpaste itself is a consistency similar to that of oatmeal, very thick without the grittiness, which made moving the toothpaste around my teeth unnaturally difficult. The paste didn’t glide across my teeth like most pastes do, at least not until I got it worked in some with a bit of water added to my brush. Lastly, the toothpaste does not seem to foam as much as other pastes. In fact, in the times when I did use Burt’s Bees Multicare Toothpaste, I hardly got a foaming mouth which made me feel like I wasn’t getting a good clean. I guess I equate half of a clean mouth to a good lathering of the mouth.
Overall, I was left with feeling like my mouth was never fully fresh and clean and half way through the day, would get the urge to brush my teeth again because my mouth felt disgusting. Despite, less than favorable results, I do love the idea and concept behind the Burt’s Bees Toothpaste line which is a natural and healthy alternative to other popular brands of toothpastes that may contain less than favorable chemicals and ingredients.
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Big Sexy Hair Root Pump Volumizing Spray Mousse
Sexy Hair Root Pump Volumizing Spray Mousse is part of Sexy Hair’s BIG styling line which features products that are used to style hair with extra volume and hold. The mousse comes in a large 10.6 oz can that is bright red with stylish lettering... +
Sexy Hair Root Pump Volumizing Spray Mousse is part of Sexy Hair’s BIG styling line which features products that are used to style hair with extra volume and hold. The mousse comes in a large 10.6 oz can that is bright red with stylish lettering. It provides medium hold to fine and medium hair and creats major volume with lots of shine. You can use the product on damp or dry hair and is easy to apply: simply spray product at the root and blow dry away from scalp. When you apply the mousse to dry area, simply spray in areas where you want extra lift and texture. Spray with some Sexy Hair hairspray and you’re good to go!
I’ve used Sexy Hair products in the past but I’ve never tried a volumizing mousse. My stylist told me it would be a great product for me because I have fine hair and this would add the volume I need when I style my hair. I use the mousse on damp hair and spray it all over my head near the roots. I tend to blow dry my hair with my head upside down to get extra volume and lift and this product definitely adds to it. What I really love about it, is that it smells great and provides hold without having to use hairspray (even though, I do) and dries without making your hair stiff. My hair is always very smooth and manageable after using the mousse and holds the volume throughout the day where other products would fail in that area and make my hair go limp before 12pm! This volumizing spray has made my favorite top 5 hair styling products list and that says a lot being that I don’t use very many hair products at all, so to start a list is major.
If you don’t have fine/medium hair, that is okay because Sexy Hair has a Root Pump Plus product designed just for you. It is called Sexy Hair Root Pump Plus Humidity Resistance and is designed for thick/heavy hair and provides a more firm hold! Sexy Hair products can be found in your local beauty/hair salons as well as some Wal-Mart chains. Their products are fairly pricy but they are totally worth it!
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