kristietress
Member Since: April 21, 2016Reviews
COVERGIRL Clean Fresh Weightless Water Cream™
I used this cream as a night cream, then as a day cream under a full face of makeup, then I layered it over my usual night cream. All 3 tests had great results. My skin felt hydrated, looked plump and healthy, and the moisture lasted all day. My... +
I used this cream as a night cream, then as a day cream under a full face of makeup, then I layered it over my usual night cream. All 3 tests had great results. My skin felt hydrated, looked plump and healthy, and the moisture lasted all day. My skin is sensitive to new products, and changes to my skincare routine, however I am happy to report that I suffered no break outs after using this product. It held up under my makeup, and proved to be compatible with the other brands of cosmetics I used. Layered with my usual moisturizer, my skin was absolutely as hydrated, smooth and glowing as I could ever hope for it to be, and because of that, I will purchase this product again. -
Splat Long Lasting Hair Color
I absolutely adore the splat line of hair color! The lightening bleach is amazing, strips out to a nice, light platinum, which helps the hair take the color deep, and even. The coloring smells nice and fruity, not at all chemically, which is... +
I absolutely adore the splat line of hair color! The lightening bleach is amazing, strips out to a nice, light platinum, which helps the hair take the color deep, and even. The coloring smells nice and fruity, not at all chemically, which is awesome, and the instructions are so easy to follow, anyone can get great results. By far, this is the best hair coloring product I have ever used. I have a minimum of 3 different colors in my hair at any given time, and my hair is still super healthy looking. I minimize washing to once a week, less if I can get away with it, and always wash in cold water, which is a little uncomfortable, but my color stays vibrant for months, yes, months. (Getting to the point where you csn get away with little washes takes time for your scalp to adjust its sebum production, si dry shampoo is essential if you dont want to look greasy)Each kit comes with the bleach, and the color, plus handy applicator bottles, nice thick black gloves, not the flimsy plastic wrap that comes with most DIY dye kits. The ombre kits have little elastics to section your hair with,for even ombre effect, and of course, they all come with clear instructions to help achieve the best possible outcome. 5 stars, a million thumbs up, by far, the best drugstore color out there. -
mariposa contour palette
I was broke and suffering a massive stress breakout, at that point I was ready to use anything I could get my hands on, so when I found this pallet for $4 at a discount store, I counted my pennies and made my way to a mirror. I did not expect much... +
I was broke and suffering a massive stress breakout, at that point I was ready to use anything I could get my hands on, so when I found this pallet for $4 at a discount store, I counted my pennies and made my way to a mirror. I did not expect much for coverage, or really anything at all from my $4 beauty bargain, but I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised! The coverage is great! If I'm in a tush I can use this pallet and forgo 4 other products! Its not the greatest lay down, it can kind of glob up if you don't get your product per square inch ratio right, but its fixable. My contour with this product is always on point, the only thing I'd change is I would add a more shimmery highlighter, a green concealer and lavender brightener. Otherwise, for $4 this product is amazing. I'm on my second compact already, and plan on stocking up the next time I visit the discount store. (I believe thevreson it was at the discount store was a change in packaging, or some type of packaging mishap, that's usually why they get any cosmetic products there) -
Almay color + care liquid lip balm
I have forever been plagued with the driest lips this side of the Sahara, and have spent my life searching for lip products that would bring moisture to my overly sensitive parched pout, which is not easy. Most products just exasperate the problem... +
I have forever been plagued with the driest lips this side of the Sahara, and have spent my life searching for lip products that would bring moisture to my overly sensitive parched pout, which is not easy. Most products just exasperate the problem, even the ones marked "sensitive" just added to the peeling and chapping. How frustrating it can be to shell out $18-$30 of my hard earned dollars on a product that does nothing more than highlight what I'm trying to heal. Then I found the Almay display at my local drugstore, and my life changed! My lips felt better with the first use, soft, supple, amazing! Nice light color, shine like a gloss, and no more peeling or cracking! I have found my lip nirvana! There is a nice variety of colors to choose from, and it comes in a handy tube, with a sponge tipped wand, its nice and portable, fits into my smallest handbag with ease, and it's always under $10! Even when its not on sale! I'm currently using color 300, "apple a day", which is a nice, sheer pink-leaning-towards-red shade, that closely matches my natural lip color, which makes it perfect for anytime activities, day or night. I have 3 or 4 tubes at any given time in many shades from nude to a nice dark plum shade. The sheer coverage makes it easy to be a little more adventurous when it comes to color choice, as your natural color comes through to compliment the color of the balm, which I love, because I always wanted to try hot pinks, and dark plums, but am too chicken to go for an opaque matte version. With this balm I can explore a decent range of colors in a way that doesn't leave me feeling like a bright neon sign. Yay! -
Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy Strong Lengths Nourishing Shampoo
I usually use high end shampoo and conditioner as I lose my hair due to stress and health issues and only wssh it once or twice a month. I know, sounds gross, but it keeps my hair on my head and out of my drain. I ended up on a trip, needing a... +
I usually use high end shampoo and conditioner as I lose my hair due to stress and health issues and only wssh it once or twice a month. I know, sounds gross, but it keeps my hair on my head and out of my drain. I ended up on a trip, needing a shampoo and wasn't near an open salon, but I was near a shoppers, and let's be honest, any excuse to shop at shoppers will do. Honestly, I only bought this product because it was low priced and came in travel size bottles and I didn't want to waste money on full sized bottles, when I had my "good" stuff at home. Well, I'm so glad I did! After a luxurious creamy lather rinse, and repeat, my hair was left soft, and shiny, my scalp was free of the build up that comes after a couple weeks of no washing, and the lovely freshness lasted just as long as my spendy salon stuff does! I've bought myself some full size bottles, and look forward to the savings I'll reap with the near 70% price difference! I'm in love with this product! -
Maybelline Super Stay 24 Hour Concealer
Maybe if my skin were 15 years younger. I found this concealer to dry like paint on my skin. And while it does cover well, it does nothing in hiding wrinkles, it actually seemed to accentuate the wrinkles around my eyes. I have combination skin... +
Maybe if my skin were 15 years younger. I found this concealer to dry like paint on my skin. And while it does cover well, it does nothing in hiding wrinkles, it actually seemed to accentuate the wrinkles around my eyes. I have combination skin, and found this product to do okay on the oily areas, but on the dry areas it just exasperated the dryness, and flaky spots, like around nostrils, and t zone. Yuck. When I used this order of application, primer, concealer, foundation , it just wiped off when I applied foundation, it stayed on when I applied primer, foundation, concealer,. So far as the 24 hour claims, yes it did out last my other make-up. Next time I think I'll aim to try the entire line of 24 hr, rather than just one.
The price was great, at $6.99, I wish I liked it more.
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be Delectable lemon & cream dry shampoo and body powder
Not your typical dry shampoo, comes in a body powder shaker like Grandmas scented talcum powders came in. I found this to be the best dry shampoo I have tried so far, and I am an avid dry shampooer. it leaves my hair feeling soft, and the smell is... +
Not your typical dry shampoo, comes in a body powder shaker like Grandmas scented talcum powders came in. I found this to be the best dry shampoo I have tried so far, and I am an avid dry shampooer. it leaves my hair feeling soft, and the smell is light but amazing! There is no white residue left over. and it absorbs the oil quickly and effectively. It gives some body and volume, but not as much as any of the spray dry shampoos I have tried.
I thought that the container would make it difficult to use, but its actually really easy, just make sure not to shake it too hard, but even if you end up using more than you'd anticipated, it still absorbs into hair, and doesn't leave a mess.
Love it as a body powder! I use it on every hot day, everywhere, I mean everywhere! it stops any sweaty skin sticking to skin, boob sweat, back sweat, underarms, and bikini area. I honestly couldn't believe how much drier I was after using it, it seemed to absorb the sweat, but it didn't leave any chalky residue, just clear, soft, delicious smelling skin, and is pretty effective deodorant for those places that don't get sweaty unless it's really hot, I tried it in my pits without antiperspirant or regular deodorant, and while it felt nice, it didn't do much to stop body odor.
I love this product, and can't wait to try all of the flavors!
I found this product to be pretty spendy, especially compared to other drugstore brands. At $16.00 for 50 g (1.7oz) this is something I can only afford on occasion, and that makes me sad, because I love it!
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