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The Body Shop Aloe Calming Toner
This stuff is amazing! I have had to switch to a calming toner due to my sensitive skin, and this works wonders. It feels so cool and calming on my skin after cleansing, but it still manages to clean my skin of all impurities without stripping it... +
This stuff is amazing! I have had to switch to a calming toner due to my sensitive skin, and this works wonders. It feels so cool and calming on my skin after cleansing, but it still manages to clean my skin of all impurities without stripping it. Very reasonable price (normally $13 for 200 mL), but the Body Shop has so many sales, and I got this for 40% off. I can definitely see all of the dirt and remaining cleanser on the cotton ball after I use this toner, and I love it! Non-irritating (no alcohol in it, yay!) and perfect for all skin types. Highly recommend. -
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle & UV Damage Corrector
The price for this eye cream may be rather high, but it's extremely effective and moisturizing. I have eczema, so I need a lot of hydration, especially on the sensitive, think skin around my eyes. I use this cream morning and night, and my eyes look... +
The price for this eye cream may be rather high, but it's extremely effective and moisturizing. I have eczema, so I need a lot of hydration, especially on the sensitive, think skin around my eyes. I use this cream morning and night, and my eyes look so much better and hydrated because of this product. Definitely would repurchase! -
The Body Shop Vitamin C Daily Moisturizer SPF 30
This sunscreen is one of my favorites! It's so light, yet still so moisturizing, and you barely feel it on your skin. It practically melts into your face and never feels thick or leaves a white cast. I definitely notice its vitamin C brightening... +
This sunscreen is one of my favorites! It's so light, yet still so moisturizing, and you barely feel it on your skin. It practically melts into your face and never feels thick or leaves a white cast. I definitely notice its vitamin C brightening properties, and my skin looks glower now. It smells like fresh oranges (not artificial or cloying), and it's a great way to perk up in the morning sans caffeine. The price may be a bit high ($20 for 1.69 oz), but The Body Shop has sales so often (BOGO, 40% off) that you shouldn't have to buy it at the full 20 bucks. Definitely go for this one! -
NARS Blush
I love this blush! The golden shimmer pairs well with the peachy hue, and it's very subtle so that it just imparts a nice glow. Definitely great for summer and spring. The lasting power is phenomenal, as I can still see the peach and gold 10 hours... +
I love this blush! The golden shimmer pairs well with the peachy hue, and it's very subtle so that it just imparts a nice glow. Definitely great for summer and spring. The lasting power is phenomenal, as I can still see the peach and gold 10 hours later. The pigmentation isn't show-stopping on this one, but that's the way I like it- you can see the color, but it's not arrestingly bright or florid. Unfortunately, the price is pretty steep. Lucky for us beauty lovers, so many drugstore brands have dupes (I have and love Wet N Wild's Pearlescent Pink, which is just $2.99 at drugstores and quite often on sale or on offer with a coupon). Recap: try it if you have the money, but fear not if you have a tight budget since there is a plethora of affordable drugstore dupes (a Google search will bring you to the best of them). -
L'Oreal Colour Riche Balm
This wasn't as spectacular as I'd have liked, but it works. I love the scent, and the luxe packaging is a good plus, but for the price, it wasn't too great. Barely any pigment (I know it's touted as a balm, but I expected SOME color payoff), and it... +
This wasn't as spectacular as I'd have liked, but it works. I love the scent, and the luxe packaging is a good plus, but for the price, it wasn't too great. Barely any pigment (I know it's touted as a balm, but I expected SOME color payoff), and it required reapplication every half hour, especially since it had little to no moisturizing properties. Despite these cons, the scent and pretty packaging are enticing enough that I'd recommend this for at least throwing into your purse for extremely light coverage and some hydration. If you buy with a coupon (I used a coupon and got mine for $5), it's not too bad, but if you have the option, spring the extra dollar for the amazing Maybelline Color Whispers. -
C.O. Bigelow Lemon Lip Balm
WHY is this discontinued at Bath and Body Works?! The only place I can find it is the CO Bigelow site, and there's shipping, unfortunately. The scent of this balm is intoxicatingly good, and it smells like a true lemon. The packaging is simple and... +
WHY is this discontinued at Bath and Body Works?! The only place I can find it is the CO Bigelow site, and there's shipping, unfortunately. The scent of this balm is intoxicatingly good, and it smells like a true lemon. The packaging is simple and functional, and the cap won't come off easily in your bag. I just think it's rather steep for a drugstore-type balm ($7.50), but I'd say it's worth it if only for the scent alone. Moderately moisturizing (not like Blistex or Nivea), but good enough for daily use if you're okay with reapplying throughout the day. Overall recommend, just wish it were more easily accessible. -
Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss
This was just okay, but take into the consideration the rather steep price, and it's just not worth it. I have Illume, the universal shimmery nude that I use to top lipsticks, but it's way too artificial looking. It didn't have that subtle shimmer... +
This was just okay, but take into the consideration the rather steep price, and it's just not worth it. I have Illume, the universal shimmery nude that I use to top lipsticks, but it's way too artificial looking. It didn't have that subtle shimmer that looks glowy on the lips; rather, it looked and felt gritty, and the formula was way too sticky. I concede that it did last longer than most glosses I've tried, but definitely go for less sticky versions. There are better glosses even at the drugstore. -
NIVEA Lip Butter - Raspberry Rose
This one grew on me. I didn't think it moisturized at first, but I started using it at night, and I woke up with soft, supple lips with a healthy glow to them. It smells AMAZING, like real raspberries. My main gripe is that the tin is sometimes hard... +
This one grew on me. I didn't think it moisturized at first, but I started using it at night, and I woke up with soft, supple lips with a healthy glow to them. It smells AMAZING, like real raspberries. My main gripe is that the tin is sometimes hard to open if you have lotion on your hands, and it's rather unsanitary to dip your fingers into the tin constantly. The hue may look too light, but I have very pigmented lips, and once you glide it onto your lips, it practically disappears and simply imparts a beautiful glow and slight sheen. LOVE (especially for those dry winters). -
NIVEA A Kiss of Shimmer Lip Balm
AWFUL. This came in a Christmas set, and I liked everything but this. It is so shimmery that you can see little particles, and it comes off as frosty (reminiscent of the loathsome 90's look) and too light, especially if you have any semblance of... +
AWFUL. This came in a Christmas set, and I liked everything but this. It is so shimmery that you can see little particles, and it comes off as frosty (reminiscent of the loathsome 90's look) and too light, especially if you have any semblance of pigment to your lips. It looked like a disco ball. The smell was okay at first, then it really got to me- it's a very sugary sweet, over-processed smell that makes you want to gag after a while. And then there's the complete lack of hydration. It merely sits on your lips like a gritty mass of wax and fails to moisturize at all. STEER CLEAR. The other Nivea balms are great, but this one was absolutely horrendous. -
Smashbox Limitless Eye Liner
I wanted this to be better since I was comparing it to the Urban Decay 24/7 pencil, but it's pretty good. Glides on well, super dark pigment (I have the black shade), but it transferred too much to my lower lashline. I didn't even apply any to the... +
I wanted this to be better since I was comparing it to the Urban Decay 24/7 pencil, but it's pretty good. Glides on well, super dark pigment (I have the black shade), but it transferred too much to my lower lashline. I didn't even apply any to the lower lashline, but I think it migrated because I apply eye cream during the day, which might have caused some shifting. Doesn't last all day, but while it does, it's a crisp, dark line that I love. Go for the UD version if you're looking for a truly life-changing liner. -
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