cinnamontiger
Member Since: April 8, 2010Reviews
Maybelline New York Shine Sensational Lip Gloss
This is one of the best glosses I have ever tried! It smells divine, has wonderful pigmentation, and a sexy amount of multi-tonal shimmer that looks mesmerizing, not arts-and-crafts-ish. This is like Lip Smackers all grown up. It gives a glassy... +
This is one of the best glosses I have ever tried! It smells divine, has wonderful pigmentation, and a sexy amount of multi-tonal shimmer that looks mesmerizing, not arts-and-crafts-ish. This is like Lip Smackers all grown up. It gives a glassy finish and I love the price!
It isn't long-wearing, but it tastes so good I enjoy reapplying. One of my favorite things about this gloss is how moisturizing it is. It leaves me lips soft and supple for hours, even after I've stopped wearing it; and never chaps my lips. I'm probably going to end up buying the whole collection...
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Urban Decay 24/7 Concealer
I'm forever trying new concealers in a perhaps conceited attempt to "banish" my dark circles. I love my MAC Studio Finish concealor, but I really wanted something on-the-go. Basically, something I could throw on right before I ran out the door... +
I'm forever trying new concealers in a perhaps conceited attempt to "banish" my dark circles. I love my MAC Studio Finish concealor, but I really wanted something on-the-go. Basically, something I could throw on right before I ran out the door for class or to reduce post-swimming pool redness.
This pencil isn't as easy as you'd imagine, unless it matches your skin-tone exactly, you can't just "draw and go" as I had hoped. It is super creamy, and stays put forever. I love how you can just scribble all over your face and blend it away for a flawless finish. The 24/7 concealer does a *great* job of covering up my dark circles!!! I highly recommended it. I bought it in the shade DEA and it matches my NW20 skintone almost perfectly.
It is absolutely yellow based, which is why I say almost perfectly. My very pink skin is in somewhat sharp contrast and therefore, I can't wear this as a stand-alone concealer or as a mock-foundation. Yellow toned girls will rejoice though. Sometimes I like the yellow tone to it around my nose & cheeks, but I'd rather blend than try to correct...
Another hang-up is that you really need the Grindhouse sharpener to keep this thing the right shape. I'm super happy with this grinder though, and use it for all of my pencil products and get amazing results. Personally, I keep a little screw-lid jar I got from Wal-Mart and transfer all the concealer (not the surrounding pencil) shavings into it so that I get the full use of the stick.
It takes a little time to get used to working, but you can get wonderful "airbrushed" coverage with this that lasts and lasts.
I rotate this product, sometimes I'm crazy about it and then it sits in my makeup bag for about a week....
Not exactly my HG (Holy Grail) concealer, but a darn fantastic one and if you haven't tried it already, I recommend it!
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Olay Active Hydrating Beauty Fluid
Shhh...This is the secret ingrediant responsable for 3 (or is it 4) generations of "good genes" and skin in my family. It started with my mother (but I think my grandma used it too after it came out), my sister used it, and when I was younger so... +
Shhh...This is the secret ingrediant responsable for 3 (or is it 4) generations of "good genes" and skin in my family. It started with my mother (but I think my grandma used it too after it came out), my sister used it, and when I was younger so did I. My mom is 63 and still looks like she's in her 40s, my sister will be 40 and still looks like she's in her 20s. I'm in my 20s and well, I hope to keep what I've got.
I admit, I stopped using this product mostly because I forgot about it. I hardly ever moisturzied when I was younger, but started taking care of it when I turned about 18-19 again. I tried all kinds of different creams, but nothing worked just right on my dry, sensitive skin. Then out of frustration I decided to give my mom's trusty Olay another shot. I mean, have you ever heard a long term Olay user complain about their skin? I didn't think so. Well, I'm happy I did. It's light enough to sink right in, provide me with grease-less, shine-less hydration that plumps up the (not-so)fine line around my mouth, seems to even out my skin tone a bit, and gives me soft smooth skin. My skin wasn't soft for the first few days of using it, the great thing about Olay fluid is that it helps to actually bring your skin cycle back to normal. My skin seems to have lost a few years.
It's not a miracle cream though. It is a great basic moisturizer and you can use it to remove even the most stubborn eye makeup (wipe it off with a tissue) that leaves your eyes moist instead of stripped. I get the best use out of this when I layer it under the Olay Complete (just wait a few mins between applications to let the fluid really sink in) and then I have super moisturized, antioxidant and SPF protected skin. This stuff was originally developed for burn victims, and then perfected by a scientist at the advice of his wife, which means (and yes it's true) that it WORKS and that's why it's been around so long. No false advertising here, just great skin.
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Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moist Deep Conditioner
My hair has been through the ringer; I've dyed it almost constantly since I was about 12 years old, and on top of that my hair is fine and prone to split ends. I thought I needed a pricey salon conditioner to keep my hair soft and shiny, but... +
My hair has been through the ringer; I've dyed it almost constantly since I was about 12 years old, and on top of that my hair is fine and prone to split ends. I thought I needed a pricey salon conditioner to keep my hair soft and shiny, but boy was I wrong! For $3.33 my hair gets all the conditioning it needs. This stuff smells fantastic, like coconuts, and gives your hair a ton of shine too! It works just as well as my Biosilk deep conditioner, and has a wonderful squeeze tube bottle so that you don't have to worry about slippage or broken nails from cap battles. This stuff is like a miracle in a little purple bottle, I even put it on my ends before I dye my hair (and after) to keep it healthy.
It even works wonders on my boyfriend's hair, which is very curly, porous and dry (he's hispanic), so I can say with some confidence that it works on many different hair types (mine is flat/limp/straight/fine)
The only complaint I have with the formula is that it doesn't seem to do anything to help strengthen my hair. I alternate this with the Garnier Fructis Sleek 'n Strong (or is it smooth...) fortifying deep conditioner once a week, and my hair stays soft and (mostly) healthy!
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Vaseline Sheer Infusion Body Lotion
I have several skin complaints, starting with dry skin that itches like a stray dog in the winter. My skin is also highly sensitive. I've been searching for my HG (Holy Grail) moisturizer for longer than I can remember. I've tried... +
I have several skin complaints, starting with dry skin that itches like a stray dog in the winter. My skin is also highly sensitive. I've been searching for my HG (Holy Grail) moisturizer for longer than I can remember. I've tried Jergens, Aveeno, Dove, Lubriderm, Aquaphor, Eucerin, Nivea, etc and etc. and while most had it's merits, none gave me the hydration of an oil without breaking me out, being too greasy, or not hydrating for long enough. Then I saw the commercial for this, with acrobats suspending over three layers of "skin" and I thought "yeah right, if I product did that I'd be a customer for life."
Insert foot in mouth.
This stuff hydrates better than any oil, cream, or lotion I have ever tried! You can visibly see the dry patches being smoothed away, and it only takes a little to do each part of your body. My skin is unbelievably smooth, and it cured my itchiness. Although there is fragrance (I swear by the mineral version), it doesn't overpower my nose or irritate my skin. This has literally transformed my skin. It makes my skin almost waterproof. I slip into the water like a seal, it's amusing to feel the difference in my skin (its like butter!) in the bathtub or pool. I've repurchased it 5 times since trying it, I go through about a tube (big one) a month using it (almost) daily. I really hope this isn't a "fade" branch and this stays. forever. I will never use anything else, it's absolutely amazing. I can't sing it's praises enough. I wish my skin wasn't so sensitive, or that they would come out with a fragrance free version so I could use it for my face as well. I doubt I could ever get a wrinkle if I could apply it to my face...
Yes, it does exactly what it says. Thank you Vaseline! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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Maybelline New York Define-A-Lash Lengthening Mascara
I got this mascara as part of a 3-set of mascaras, it came in a washable formula and advertised "zero clumps" with definition and length. It has a plastic brush, which seems to grab a bit too much product, because while it coats all my lashes, it... +
I got this mascara as part of a 3-set of mascaras, it came in a washable formula and advertised "zero clumps" with definition and length. It has a plastic brush, which seems to grab a bit too much product, because while it coats all my lashes, it did clump and I had to go back over them with a lash comb. The formula washes off *very* easily, and is best if you want a short-term day mascara you can remove for night or you don't plan on getting wet. It straightened out the curl in my lashes, and does not hold a curl at all.
It's an "okay" mascara, but I wouldn't repurchase it. This one was a surprise for me, because usually I love Maybelline mascaras.
You can read my full review @ http://cinnamontiger.blogspot.com/2010/04/maybelline-define-lash-macara.html
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