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Maybelline Shine Seduction Liquid Lipcolor
I love this product. It feels smooth, not goopy or sticky. The neutral colour is nice and doesn't make me feel self-conscious like some bright glosses do. The packaging is nice, and I like that it's applied straight from the tube instead of... +
I love this product. It feels smooth, not goopy or sticky. The neutral colour is nice and doesn't make me feel self-conscious like some bright glosses do. The packaging is nice, and I like that it's applied straight from the tube instead of from an applicator, because I've found those sponge applicators to get kind of grungy, or if they're made cheaply then they're rock-hard and just not good. This product avoids all those issues, and it's a handsome package. The price is alot less than what I usually shell out for MAC, bonus that this avoids the snooty attitude of the MAC staff, (ha!), and this colour is just as nice! Most importantly, it's the gloss inside that counts and this one is a winner!! I'm a fan!! -
Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner
While the toner is a high quality, I found the way it's dispensed to be too finicky. If it gets in your eyes, ouch, so I closed my eyes to spray it on my face and, my eyes being closed, I ended up spraying it in the same spots over and over, and... +
While the toner is a high quality, I found the way it's dispensed to be too finicky. If it gets in your eyes, ouch, so I closed my eyes to spray it on my face and, my eyes being closed, I ended up spraying it in the same spots over and over, and then I sprayed it off centre into my hair. It would work if I were lying back in a facial setting and the esthetician were spraying it on my face -- that would be nice. But as a home product on myself, I found it frustrating. (I don't know the retail price, so I'm rating it in the middle.) -
St. Ives® Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub
This has become a staple in my collection of toiletries. I used to use it on my face but now find it's a little too harsh. I like to use it on my legs and back of my upper arms. It's no-nonsense, inexpensive, and, as it's in a tube form... +
This has become a staple in my collection of toiletries. I used to use it on my face but now find it's a little too harsh. I like to use it on my legs and back of my upper arms. It's no-nonsense, inexpensive, and, as it's in a tube form, is easy to toss into your suitcase without worrying about spillage. For the price, you can't beat it! -
Dermalogica Daily Resurfacer
I'm so lucky to have received this product in the Shopaholic goody bag! It's fabulous. After three times, my face feels more dewy and smooth. I don't know how much it costs retail (I couldn't find the price on the Dermalogica... +
I'm so lucky to have received this product in the Shopaholic goody bag! It's fabulous. After three times, my face feels more dewy and smooth. I don't know how much it costs retail (I couldn't find the price on the Dermalogica website) but I'm sure it's pricey because it's obviously a quality, high-end product. You apply it and don't wash it off, which for lesser products would leave a residue feeling, but this product feels really nice. My fingers are crossed that it's somewhat reasonable because I'll definitely look for this product!! -
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes
I love the groovy decor canister! I can leave it out on the counter without feeling like I've left some cleaning product out. Recently, two friends told me about some horrible flu virus that their respective households came down with, and my... +
I love the groovy decor canister! I can leave it out on the counter without feeling like I've left some cleaning product out.
Recently, two friends told me about some horrible flu virus that their respective households came down with, and my friends were going around wiping down door handles, toilet seats, remote controls, etc. With the heads up about this flu going around the city, I've been using these handy wipes to do the same around my home, quickly wiping off door handles, etc. whenever the mood strikes. It's quicker and more convenient than hauling out a spray bottle and wipe -- this is all in one step.
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Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
I really love how this product makes my skin feel but, I'm a dufus because it took three tries before I realized that I wasn't doing it properly. You see, the instructions say to mix it in your wet hands and massage it on your face for one... +
I really love how this product makes my skin feel but, I'm a dufus because it took three tries before I realized that I wasn't doing it properly. You see, the instructions say to mix it in your wet hands and massage it on your face for one minute -- It goes one really liquidy and smooth. I massaged it as though I were cleaning my face. After what seemed like a minute, I thought "that's long enough" and I washed it off. I didn't notice any results and was really disappointed.
It wasn't until the third time that I kept it on alot longer --- and it turns into an interesting paste, and you whisk away the particles. It whisks off the dead skin and my face felt fabulous!!!! That's when I fell in love with the product!! I really wish that the instructions were more explicit, something like, "massage for one minute until it thickens to a paste. Whisk away particles". Did anyone else have this experience of not fully understanding how the product should work, or am I the only one?!
Also, as I received this in my Swag Bag at the Shopaholic event, I didn't know the retail price, so I went to the website but could not find the price. I see from other reviewers that the price is around the $75 mark. If that's indeed the price, hmmmm, that's really hefty and I don't think I'd feel good about shelling out that much. In this review, I'm going down the middle for rating the price, just because I'm not sure what it is (If it's $75, do you get a much bigger container?). As for quality and effectiveness, top marks!!
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Maybelline New York Lash Stiletto Mascara
The wand catches the lash tips and really defines each and every lash. The consistency of the mascara is smooth and very liquid, and I felt like I was painting my lashes. No clumping; nice results. The packaging is interesting, the only issue being... +
The wand catches the lash tips and really defines each and every lash. The consistency of the mascara is smooth and very liquid, and I felt like I was painting my lashes. No clumping; nice results.
The packaging is interesting, the only issue being that everything in my purse is black, so it takes a bit to get used to the black tube, especially when I've been used to Maybelline's famous pink tube of Great Lash. But the tip of the product is red, so I focus on looking for that in my purse.
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