CasualLavish
Member Since: July 17, 2008Reviews
St. Ives® Replenishing Mineral Therapy Body Lotion
My skin type is oily acne prone. I tested this first on forehead to see if I would break out. I moved on to using it during the day. The moisturizer surprised me. I expected it to be heavy but it is light weight. The scent is a refreshing clean... +
My skin type is oily acne prone. I tested this first on forehead to see if I would break out. I moved on to using it during the day. The moisturizer surprised me. I expected it to be heavy but it is light weight. The scent is a refreshing clean smell. I did have a little extra oil on hot days but I think that was more me than the moisturizer causing the oil. I did notice some small breakouts after a few days but I am not sure if it was the moisturizer or the new foundation I started testing. In patch test the moisturizer did not break me out. I continued using to see if it would help even out my skin tone as I am using several products for that one task. There has been an improvement in my skin texture.
It is hard to find a moisturizer for oily skin and one that will not drain the bank. At under $10 a bottle for 3.4 fl oz the moisturizer is a winner in my book. I have barely made a dent in mine and I have been using it for about month.
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Eyeko Nail polish
This polish has cute packaging but is streaky even after 3 applications. Colors are limited.
This polish has cute packaging but is streaky even after 3 applications. Colors are limited. -
Estee Lauder Limited Edition Palette
Colors: * Tea Biscuit * Camouflage * Berry Ice * Smokey * Ginger "Light" * Ginger "Dark" My Thoughts: I picked this up because it has a color range that I loved. I really like more natural toned colors but when it comes to purples and olives I... +
Colors:
* Tea Biscuit
* Camouflage
* Berry Ice
* Smokey
* Ginger "Light"
* Ginger "Dark"
My Thoughts:
I picked this up because it has a color range that I loved. I really like more natural toned colors but when it comes to purples and olives I become weak. I like to play up my looks with hints of these earthy tones. This palette seemed to have it all. It is a beautiful palette with a crocodile look. It is slim and would be easy to carry when traveling.
The downfall is that the texture of the shadows make it difficult to blend. Even with a light handed blended the color starts to disappear. Instead of the Berry Ice looking like a stunning berry purple on my lids it looked like a washed out ash berry color. I tried using these wet and over MAC Cream Colour base. Nothing worked and I was left with a sheer mess on my lids. That colors look lovely in the case and I had high hopes for this palette. It is really too bad that Estee Lauder did not take the time to create a better texture. I have tried a few other Estee Lauder eyeshadows and they had a much nicer finish.
Since this is a limited edition palette I am not going to link to it since it will probably be removed once it is sold out. You can find it on the site under the eyeshadows section while it is in stock for $25 if you like sheer shadows or you would rather not blend your shadows.
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Estee Lauder Lucidity Translucent Powder
I love this powder! I wish I had tried it a long time ago. When I got a gift certificate I wanted to try a few of the face products. This compact jumped out at me. When I saw that I could get the refills for $11 I figured it to be a good buy. Most... +
I love this powder! I wish I had tried it a long time ago. When I got a gift certificate I wanted to try a few of the face products. This compact jumped out at me. When I saw that I could get the refills for $11 I figured it to be a good buy. Most drugstore powder compacts cost around $9-11. With my acne oily skin I was worried about breakouts and lots of shine. Lucidity controls the oilies and I have had no breakouts from the powder. I am very pleased with the finish. It is not a powdery finish. It is more of a natural glow with no shimmer. As for the claims that it minimizes the look of lines and wrinkles I will say it does not increase their look.
I have tried a lot of powders and lately I have used mineral powder. I have found my staple powder in Estee Lauder Lucidity Pressed Powder. The powder does everything I want without looking cakey or heavy on my face. The price is right for the refills. The refills come in small or large and cost $10-11. The refills include the powder applicator. I am sure the refills would probably fit in most drugstore compacts. I am not sure which ones but Estee Lauder customer service should be able to give you an idea of their measurements. I can measure the large refill if anyone would like to know. The Golden Alligator Compact is elegant and I love whipping it out to use. Typically I would hide when applying powder. According to the Estee website the compact is approximately 2-3/8" diameter x 5/8" thick.
Colors include Transparent and Light/Medium - Intensity 2. I purchased transparent.
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Estee Lauder Individualist Natural Finish Makeup
I have been a mineral powder foundation wearer for around 10 years. Liquid foundation never looked natural on me or it would break me out. Over the past year my oily acne prone skin has started to become flaky around my nose. The mineral foundation... +
I have been a mineral powder foundation wearer for around 10 years. Liquid foundation never looked natural on me or it would break me out. Over the past year my oily acne prone skin has started to become flaky around my nose. The mineral foundation started to make it look worse. Even with a good moisturizer I could not get the mineral foundation to work properly around my nose. I also started to feel that the powder looked a little well too powdery. I use a spray to set it but that created problems for blemishes that I wanted to say concealed. When I received a gift certificate for Estee Lauder I took a chance on their Individualist Natural Finish Makeup. It seemed to have the makings of everything I needed in a foundation.
I have a hard to match skin type. To describe it many would say I am cool toned but I do have undertones that are warm. In most cases I am neutral. When I ordered I picked out 2W2 Dawn for some crazy reason. Honestly, the color worked well until hit my jaw line. I exchanged the color for 2N1 Vellum. This color works better for me and is almost invisible. I have to order online but if you can I would visit a counter to be color matched. Otherwise you could try their online beauty help. However, when I tried them I had to do a good bit of the guess work.
Pros:
* Nice coverage for a sheer - medium foundation. I was worried this would not cover major blemishes but it works very well.
* Natural looking finish. Unlike many foundations I have tried this one blends in and does not look like I have on much make. A friend commented that it looked like I had went to a spa for some skin care.
* Even the wrong color that I picked semi blended into my skin. The correct color adjusted right to my color even though it was a tad more beige than my skin.
* No break outs. I have been wearing this for over month with zero problems.
* Fairly nice color selection.
Cons:
* The bottle is not transparent. I have no idea how much is left and drives me batty.
* It is a squeeze type bottle. If you squeeze out more than you need there is no way of getting back into the bottle.
* Price. $33.50 for a foundation is a lot to me. For that reason I have been testing out drugstore brands that are comparable in product claims. Look for those reviews in the future.
In a perfect world this would be my perfect foundation. However, when I weigh in price and the bottle flaws I can not give this foundation a 6 out of 6.
Tips for using:
I have tried to apply this foundation with 2 different techniques. Using just my fingers I could not get the right coverage. I like to use my foundation as my concealer and fingers alone create a very sheer coverage. I tried using the MAC 187 Duo Fibre brush (aka skunk brush), this was a complete failure. I could not get an even application and the brush soaked up more product than it applied on my face. What worked best for me was using a foundation brush. I use the Becca foundation brush which gives me even coverage and allows me to do extra dabbing on blemishes.
This foundation has a natural finish which is semi dewy. I do not suggest using any finishing spray. Even with powder I do not have any problems with this foundation setting. I use the Estee Lauder Lucidity powder over this foundation.
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LUSH Sultana of Soap
Ingredients: Sodium Palm Kernelate, Water (Aqua), Propylene Glycol, Perfume, Dried Apricots (Prunus armeniaca), Dried Currants (Ribes rubrum), Titanium Dioxide, Dried Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon), Olibanum Oil (Boswella Carterii), Bergamot... +
Ingredients: Sodium Palm Kernelate, Water (Aqua), Propylene Glycol, Perfume, Dried Apricots (Prunus armeniaca), Dried Currants (Ribes rubrum), Titanium Dioxide, Dried Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon), Olibanum Oil (Boswella Carterii), Bergamot Oil (Citrus bergamia), Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, EDTA, Tetrasodium Editronate
One of the most moisturizing soaps I have ever used. At first I didn't like the smell. At first it reminded me of incense (which I can't stand) but then after my first use I was hooked. It is this clean smell but not a soapy clean more of a dried flower clean if that even makes sense. Despite all the dried fruit it does not smell like fruit. You need to keep this soap dry while not using or it will vanish fast.
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LUSH Honey I Washed The Kids Soap
Ingredients: Honey Water (Mel Aqua), Propylene Glycol, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Perfume, Beeswax (Cera alba), Sweet Orange Oil (Citrus dulcis), Bergamot Oil (Citrus bergamia), Aloe Vera Extract (Aloe... +
Ingredients: Honey Water (Mel Aqua), Propylene Glycol, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Perfume, Beeswax (Cera alba), Sweet Orange Oil (Citrus dulcis), Bergamot Oil (Citrus bergamia), Aloe Vera Extract (Aloe barbadensis), Aloe cupensis), Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, EDTA, Tetrasodium Editronate, Gardenia Extract (Gardenia jasminoides), Titanium Dioxide
I love the smell. It's a light sweet honey smell but the smell does not stay on your skin. I don't get the purpose of the honeycomb thing on the top. It's very rough on my skin. Keep this soap dry otherwise it won't last but a few washes. I can't say it's the most moisturizing soap I've used but it does help heal the skin.
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LUSH Cynthia Sylvia Stout Shampoo
Ingredients: Irish Stout (Beer), Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocoamide DEA, Lauryl Betaine, Yeast Infusion (Yeast betaglucan), Fresh Lemon Juice (Citrus limonum), Cognac Oil, Lemon Oil (Citrus limonum), Perfume, Methylparaben, Propylparaben Lush... +
Ingredients: Irish Stout (Beer), Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocoamide DEA, Lauryl Betaine, Yeast Infusion (Yeast betaglucan), Fresh Lemon Juice (Citrus limonum), Cognac Oil, Lemon Oil (Citrus limonum), Perfume, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
Lush description: We don't make an organic stout and lemon oil shampoo because we can; we make it because it works. It gives weight, shine and condition to frizzy hair, and keeps fine hair under control and kink free. For control, body and extreme shine.
My thoughts:I LOVE this shampoo. I got it just for the fact that I wanted to all the Lush hair products. I only bought the small bottle and after a week I had to buy the largest size. I love the smell. I thought "uh Cognac and Irish beer oh this is going to be interesting and stinky". The smell is more of a guy type smell but oddly I love it in my hair. I wish they made a conditioner that smelled just like it.
My Hair type: Fine baby hair but I have a full thick head of it. Oily scalp with ends prone to dryness. Light wavy when it is past my shoulders but otherwise it's straight. Virgin hair, not color or had any chemical application.
The effects: It leaves my hair super shiny and the fine hair in control but still with some body to it. No matter what shampoo I use I always follow with a conditioner.
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stila cosmetics Color Push Ups
Color: Pink Flash This is a true bubblegum pink color. It's much brighter in the package than it is on the face. My only complaint at all is it can be a bit sticky. That's the only reason I gave it a 4 for the overall rating. This is a... +
Color: Pink Flash
This is a true bubblegum pink color. It's much brighter in the package than it is on the face. My only complaint at all is it can be a bit sticky. That's the only reason I gave it a 4 for the overall rating. This is a wonderful look alive color for me. I am a light skinned gal with red/pink undertones.
This comes in a twist up container and is easy to apply and carry with you if needed.
I was a bit taken back by the small size but then when have I really used up a blush...
I think they have discontinued this color.
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Clinique Colour Surge Impossibly Glossy
I heard the Surge gloss is being discontinued and I can only guess it is true because they have just one color now on the Clinique site. This is a medium pink with pink/gold shimmer to it. A MLBB shade for me. I love the texture as it's not... +
I heard the Surge gloss is being discontinued and I can only guess it is true because they have just one color now on the Clinique site.
This is a medium pink with pink/gold shimmer to it. A MLBB shade for me.
I love the texture as it's not too sticky and you can't feel the shimmer in it. This left my lips feeling moist.
If I come across more I'd gladly get them.
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