Mishkyn
Member Since: January 20, 2009Reviews
Burt's Bees Coconut Foot Cream
In all products, ingredients are listed in the order of their volume; whatever takes up the greatest volume is listed first, etc. Take a look at your cremes and lotions, nearly all of them list the first (and main) ingredient as water--or sometimes... +
In all products, ingredients are listed in the order of their volume; whatever takes up the greatest volume is listed first, etc.
Take a look at your cremes and lotions, nearly all of them list the first (and main) ingredient as water--or sometimes "Aqua" if they get cute. This Coconut Foot Creme has NO water listed anywhere, that should give you an idea of how thick and product loaded this creme is.
Luckily I received this in a free sample pack from drugstore.com, or I never would have purchased the foot creme as I do not particularly enjoy the scent of coconut. I have problems with dry heels and tops of my toes where they rub on shoes, needless to say, I have tried just about every type of creme or lotion on the market. I slather them on--often in combination, and put on socks to let the cremes soak in overnight.
The various cremes helped, but nothing left me with the baby soft feet I craved--even when I exfoliated like crazy before using the cremes.
When I read that Burt's Bees creme had NO water, I felt it was worth a try, damn the coconut smell! It is super thick, somewhat like honey, only moreso as it does not run at all. I used it sparingly all over my feet at night, put on cotton socks, and was amazed at the results the next morning.
I felt like I had new feet---stolen from a baby. It lasts a long time to spread because of the thickness, so I sometimes mix it with a thinnner lotion or creme to make it more spreadable when I am in a hurry, or when I am just maintaining my already soft feet.
It is great for knees, elbows and hands, too. But it is super thick so you must use as little as possible. I have never been without it since that first sample.
The creme also contains large amounts of olive oil, glycerin and lanolin, and lanolin is considered by some dermatologists to be the most readily absorbable oil by the body.
Mishkyn
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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
Even at 33, my skin is terribly acne prone; this cleanser claims to be non-comedogenic--and truly is, unlike many other cleansers. It is extremely gentle, slightly more than the regular Cetaphil cleanser, and several dermatologists have recommended... +
Even at 33, my skin is terribly acne prone; this cleanser claims to be non-comedogenic--and truly is, unlike many other cleansers.
It is extremely gentle, slightly more than the regular Cetaphil cleanser, and several dermatologists have recommended it to me.
It does not foam up and create suds, so if that is your preference, this is not for you. But if you want a gentle cleanser that truly cleans your face and leaves it moisturized---but not too much, as I have oily skin---and with no residue or dryness, this one is for you. And there is no annoying scent.
I use it by wetting my face and putting a small amount in my wet hands and gently washing my face and neck. You may use too much in the beginning as it does not react like the cleansers that foam up, but you will adjust in time.
I often use a washcloth or a nylon scrubber when I feel in need of extra exfoliation.
About once a week, depending on my skin, I add some baking soda ssssssss(a bit more than a teaspoon) to the Cetaphil in my palm, mix them together, and get a super exfoliation by by scrubbing softly in circles around my face and neck. I concentrate on the T-zone where I have extra oil and enlarged pores, it helps with both.
That formula is more gentle to my skin than other cleansers with added grit in them, and yet leaves my skin feeling as soft as a baby's, and helps pimples get on their way faster than usual. It also works great on my chapped lips.
Cetaphil can even remove non-waterproof mascara for me, if I have gone light with the amount that day. Don't let the low price fool you--I went through "the pricier the better" phase way too long--this is as good as it gets.
Many drugstores and discount stores sell their own version of Cetaphil. I have tired several when only thatEven at 33, my skin is terribly acne prone; this cleanser claims to be non-comedogenic--and truly is, unlike other cleansers.
It is extremely gentle, slightly more than the regular Cetaphil cleanser, and several dermatologists have recommended it to me.
It does not foam up and create suds, so if that is what you like, this is not for you. But if you want a gentle cleanser that truly cleans your face and leaves it moisturized---but not too much, as I have oily skin---with no residue or dryness, this one is for you. And there is no annoying scent.
I use it by wetting my face and putting a small amount in my wet hands and gently washing my face and neck. You may use too much in the beginning as it does not react like the cleansers that foam up, but you will adjust in time.
I often use a washcloth or a nylon scrubber when I feel in need of extra exfoliation.
About once a week, depending on my skin, I some baking soda(a bit more than a teaspoon) to the Cetaphil in my palm, mix them together, and get a super exfoliation by by scrubbing softly in circles around my face and neck. I concentrate on the T-zone where I have extra oil and enlarged pores, it helps with both.
That formula is more gentle to my skin than other cleansers with added grit in them, and yet leaves my skin feeling as soft as a baby's, and helps pimples get on their way faster than usual. It also works great on my chapped lips.
It also removes non-waterproof mascara for me. Don't let the low price fool you--I went through the pricier the better phase way too long--this is as good as it gets.
Many drugstores and discount stores sell their own version of Cetaphil, I have tired several of them when the brand was sold out. Most were quite good, better than more costly cleansers, but the two or three extra dollars is worth it for the real thing.
was available and most were quite good, better than more costly cleansers, but the two or three extra dollars is worth it for the real thing.
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Everyday Minerals Base Foundation
I have tried seven or more mineral makeups--many send sample for not much cost, and some places charge no shipping for samples. Nearly all the samples I received were in tiny plastic bags that made it nearly impossible to get the product out... +
I have tried seven or more mineral makeups--many send sample for not much cost, and some places charge no shipping for samples.
Nearly all the samples I received were in tiny plastic bags that made it nearly impossible to get the product out.
Everyday Minerals, for $2.50, sends a large amount in a sturdy plastic jar. The colors for foundation, shadow, blush, finishing powder, and concealor give you a large variation of colors to choose from.
The main difference between Everyday Minerals and all the others I have tried is that the products are so finely milled--such tiny particles--that coverage is smooth and sleek and takes very litle product. Also, because of the fineness of the powders, the pigment is quite intense and you only need a small amount to achieve results.
The prices are so much less than any other mineral makeup I have tried, that I can easily build my collection, and the samples are huge.
Their brushes are magnificent. I previously paid a fortune for sable and other animal fur brushes from an eyeliner brush to the largest brush of all. Nearly all of them shed all over my face, even after using some for a year---I kept trying as I was determined to win the shedding game! No luck.
Some brushes kept rinsing out with dark pigment even after dozens of washings.
Also, the long-handled Kabuki brush mentioned by another reviewer as costing $10, is available for $6 with the shorter handle. Same exact size brush on top. And I prefer the shorter handle for swirling the foundation around my face.
The packaging is superb. Nearly every other container from other companies chipped and splintered and broke off in pieces after a short time. Everyday Minerals has sturdy tops and bottoms, and the medium and larger sizes have the plastic screen holding the makeup down.
Don't remove the plastic screen right away because the containers are bursting with product, and you will surely spill quite a bit.
They often send free samples--at Xmas, I got two full size blushes for free--huge 6 g sizes, and two medium size eyeshadows, 2.5 g.
Nearly every time I order, they include a surprise, or some special is offered on the site.
The packages arrive in a few days with normal shipping.
This is the finest makeup and the best value I have tried. The only problem is that you must be sure to use very little product, especially if you use their brushes which are synthetic with the finest softest hair, they hold a lot of makeup--a second reason to start with a tiny amount and the third reason is the deep pigmentation--careful with the blush: you can look like a clown in an instant.
They have a huge variety of blushes and finishing powders to choose from, including, rice powder. The darker finishing powders are the finest milled of all the makeups and provides a wonderful sheen over foundation--with or without color.
I should add that my skin is combination and can become very oily, but this makeup controls the oil all day. I am also terribly acne prone, and never had breakouts with Everyday Minerals, which I did with some other MMU's.
Probably best of all is that their concealors are different from their foundations---most other MMU's use the same forumla. And, again, they offer a great variety of shades.
Hope you will take a chance on this terrific makeup and wonderful value.
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