Martha Lilian
Member Since: December 14, 2006Reviews
Blinc Kiss Me Mascara
I bought this mascara after reading all of the wonderful reviews on this site -- so thank you ladies! It is everything that everyone said and more. It gives me long Bambi-like lashes that still look natural with just one coat. I LOVE the fact... +
I bought this mascara after reading all of the wonderful reviews on this site -- so thank you ladies! It is everything that everyone said and more. It gives me long Bambi-like lashes that still look natural with just one coat. I LOVE the fact that it doesn't smudge or flake, since I am prone to having racoon eyes by the end of the day. It also doesn't bother my really sensitive contact-wearing eyes.
This is definitely proof that this site works.
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Benefit Cosmetics Pineapple Facial Polish
This face polish is wonderful! The pineapple and kiwi extracts work to magically "lift" my face while the jojoba beads scrub without being too harsh. I have very sensitive skin, so most facial scrubs leave me red and irritated, but not this one... +
This face polish is wonderful! The pineapple and kiwi extracts work to magically "lift" my face while the jojoba beads scrub without being too harsh. I have very sensitive skin, so most facial scrubs leave me red and irritated, but not this one. My face has never felt so smooth and my boyfriend absolutely loved the smell! It is like taking a mini tropical vacation in the shower and leaving with perfectly fresh skin.
After using this, I definitely want to try out more of the Benefit line!
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LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics
LUSH is one of my guiltiest pleasures. I've been hooked ever since a friend of mine came back from the U.K. with some of their signature Bath Bombs years ago. Now I'm lucky enough to have one 6 blocks away from my office in New York City and I... +
LUSH is one of my guiltiest pleasures. I've been hooked ever since a friend of mine came back from the U.K. with some of their signature Bath Bombs years ago. Now I'm lucky enough to have one 6 blocks away from my office in New York City and I have also visited their Rodeo Drive location in L.A.
There is absolutely nothing like unwinding after a long day or a long night with one of their delicious smelling bath products -- I love almost all of their Bath Bombs, Bubble Bars, and Luxury Bath Melts. Follow that with a long massage with one of their Massage Bars (best applied by someone else, I may add) and you are in absolute heaven. They really do have something for everyone with a large range of scents and I love that all of the products are fresh and made with organic/all-natural ingredients whenever possible.
Just be careful. A LUSH addiction is a hard habit to break!
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BALLBUSTER Hand Cream
This cream is wonderful! It is great for the office because it is absorbed so quickly and won't end up all over your keyboard, mouse and paperwork. It is ultra moisturizing without being greasy and I really have to stop myself from applying it... +
This cream is wonderful! It is great for the office because it is absorbed so quickly and won't end up all over your keyboard, mouse and paperwork. It is ultra moisturizing without being greasy and I really have to stop myself from applying it 284,572,974,239 times a day because it smells so good. I have to keep it far out of the reach of my co-workers.
I was a devotee to my other hand cream and never thought that I would switch but I think I may have just been converted!
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SparkPeople.com
I stumbled upon this website last year when I was trying to get in shape. Most of these internet sites charge outrageous fees considering that the only services that they are providing are via their website. SparkPeople is different. It is... +
I stumbled upon this website last year when I was trying to get in shape. Most of these internet sites charge outrageous fees considering that the only services that they are providing are via their website. SparkPeople is different. It is ENTIRELY free of charge and focuses on overall wellness -- not just short-term weightloss. As they put it, they want to make lifestyle changes that will stick.
Everything on the site is amazing. They have meal plans and exercise instruction videos. They have fantastic articles and the message boards are a great way to stay motivated. And you can chart your progress through graphs! Even if you are not looking to lose weight, SparkPeople can help you make improvements in your health by encouraging you to drink more water and make smart food substitutions that will benefit everyone.
It is hard to rate this site since it doesn't really fall into the categories listed. I'm essentially addicted to it and would recommend it to anyone who wants to make healthy changes in their life. What better time than the start of a New Year?
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Tumi T-Tech Flap Body Bag
I am a total sucker for anything with a ton of pockets and this is it. It had originally been gifted to my boyfriend by his company and he then regifted it to me after some serious persuasion on my part. It holds ABSOLUTELY everything. I usually... +
I am a total sucker for anything with a ton of pockets and this is it. It had originally been gifted to my boyfriend by his company and he then regifted it to me after some serious persuasion on my part. It holds ABSOLUTELY everything. I usually stick my cell phone in the front zippered pocket for easy access and then everything else has its own little place.
There is a great wallet like pocket that is great for holding things such as my monthly train pass and whatever cards I don't keep in my wallet. And there is a handy clip for keys. Another great feature is a tiny hole in the back of the bag designed for your headphones, so you don't have to keep the bag half zipped when you want to keep your iPod or other music device in your bag.
I would HIGHLY recommend this bad to anyone who is looking for a great, all-purpose, everyday messenger bag that is just the right size.
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Coach
I bought this as a gift to myself for getting my first "real world" job and it is the first wallet that I am almost entirely satisfied with. I personally love all of the different compartments which definitely cater to my neurotic organizational... +
I bought this as a gift to myself for getting my first "real world" job and it is the first wallet that I am almost entirely satisfied with. I personally love all of the different compartments which definitely cater to my neurotic organizational needs.
I'm not sure about the staying power of the Coach name though and while I will most likely buy a few more things, I think I'd prefer to stick to the classics like Dooney & Burke, Burberry and Louis Vuitton.
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Bourjois Paris Coup de Theatre False Lash Illusion Duo Mascara
I absolutely love this mascara! It is able to give me those *almost* false looking lashes without any kind of clumping and while it stays on through the night, I have no problem getting it off when it comes time to go to bed at the end of the... +
I absolutely love this mascara! It is able to give me those *almost* false looking lashes without any kind of clumping and while it stays on through the night, I have no problem getting it off when it comes time to go to bed at the end of the night. It also never aggravates my eyes, even though I wear contacts.
My trick is to apply two coats of the white lengthening/thickening fibers to my top lashes, followed by two to three coats of the mascara to the top lashes and one coat of mascara to the bottom lashes in order to achieve Hollywood starlet eyelashes. If I'm in a rush to work, I just use the mascara portion for a more natural look.
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Smiths Strawberry Salve
I absolutely adore this product. I don't do much in the way of lipsticks but I do consider myself an expert when it comes to the balms. Rosebud balm will last you all year because you don't need to apply much at once and one application stays in... +
I absolutely adore this product. I don't do much in the way of lipsticks but I do consider myself an expert when it comes to the balms. Rosebud balm will last you all year because you don't need to apply much at once and one application stays in place forever. I always make sure to carry a tin of this in my bag because it is also fantastic as a cuticle moisturizer. It is also great to put on under a gloss to smooth chapped lips and it tastes and smells absolutely delicious! -
Evian Mineral Water Spray
This is not moisturizer. It is just Evian water in a spray bottle! You're better off buying a plastic refillable bottle with a very fine mist option and filling it up with mineral or spring water yourself. At nearly $11 a bottle for the Evian... +
This is not moisturizer. It is just Evian water in a spray bottle! You're better off buying a plastic refillable bottle with a very fine mist option and filling it up with mineral or spring water yourself. At nearly $11 a bottle for the Evian Spray you are getting SERIOUSLY ripped off.
I have bought it myself, primarily for airtravel, but I was sorely dissapointed. Plus, if you want to keep your skin hydrated, you're better off DRINKING Evian, rather than spraying it on your face.
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