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Member Since: March 18, 2011Reviews
Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm with Vitamin-E & Peppermint
I don't love this lip balm and I don't love this type of lip balms in general. It's waxy and sticky and doesn't moisturize my lips.
I don't love this lip balm and I don't love this type of lip balms in general. It's waxy and sticky and doesn't moisturize my lips. -
Ole Henriksen Walnut Complexion Scrub
OLEHENRIKSEN Walnut Complexion Scrub comes in a sleek jar with a bright label. First time I opened the jar I wanted to eat this scrub! It smells so delicious! The texture is creamy with the multiple visible particles. I believe they are Walnut... +
OLEHENRIKSEN Walnut Complexion Scrub comes in a sleek jar with a bright label.
First time I opened the jar I wanted to eat this scrub! It smells so delicious!
The texture is creamy with the multiple visible particles. I believe they are Walnut Shell Powder. Even if they are a little too big to be 'powder'.
The scrub foams when contacted with water. Despite the big size of the scrubbing particles, they don't scratch the skin. Generally, OLEHENRIKSEN Walnut Complexion Scrub doesn't irritate even the most sensitive skin. It never makes the skin dry and / or dehydrated. It just leaves you with glowing skin that feels baby soft to the touch.
As for its cleansing properties, it does this job really good. It exfoliates keratinous skin cells and cleanses blackheads leaving the skin luminous and visibly clean.
And last but not least - you need only a little bit of the product per use. So the 1.7 oz. / 50 g jar will last for a long long time!
In conclusion I must say that I would highly recommend this scrub to everyone! I can't tell you how much I love this scrub! When my mother-in-law visits us and decides to stay for a couple of days she usually comes up to me and asks: "May I use that wonderful scrub?" She loves it too) LOL
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Tatcha Aburatorigami Blotting Papers
They come in a simple and elegant cardboard with a picture of a Japanese woman in a traditional dress. I have receive nice packaged Four Pack. Each pack has a different color but the content is the same. Each pack contains 30 large size oil... +
They come in a simple and elegant cardboard with a picture of a Japanese woman in a traditional dress.
I have receive nice packaged Four Pack. Each pack has a different color but the content is the same.
Each pack contains 30 large size oil blotting sheets. Each sheet is 3.75 inch x 3.75 inch / 9,5 cm x 9,5 cm which is a great size for blotting the entire face with just one sheet and you can use both sides! These semitransparent cream beige sheets are lightweight and silky smooth and have lattice lines for optimal strength, they never break or tear. They also have real gold flakes as a a sign of authenticity. They won't transfer onto your skin.
As for oil blotting properties of these perfectly packaged sheets, it is really great. I usually use oil blotting papers 2 times during the day and I must say that these ones absorb more oil from my skin and therefor leave my face more matte and fresh than other oil blotting sheets do. I need only 1 sheet to do the whole face! And Tatcha Aburatorigami don't ruin the makeup!
I have used these sheets on one of my clients who always tell me that she has dry skin and she was surprised how fresh and matte her skin looked after using this. And Tatcha didn't irritate or dry out her skin.
The price may seem a bit on a high side. But the quality and the size of the sheets make me think the price does not matter so I'm ready to repurchase Tatcha Aburatorigami in the future and I recommend you to do the same thing!
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L'Oreal Paris Total Repair 5 Conditioner
The texture of the conditioner is creamy. It has a slightly translucent white color and a traditional synthetic shampoo scent. I don't love this type of scent because on some days it causes headache (just like today). *sigh* L'Oreal Paris... +
The texture of the conditioner is creamy. It has a slightly translucent white color and a traditional synthetic shampoo scent. I don't love this type of scent because on some days it causes headache (just like today). *sigh*
L'Oreal Paris Elseve Total Repair 5 Conditioner is kind of absorbed into the hair unlike other conditioners I have tried before. And when it comes to rinsing it seems like there isn't much to rinse. And this fact makes me think that this conditioner works better than others. In fact it just helps to detangle the hair and doesn't make it greasy. That's all it's good features but I usually don't expect more from a conditioner. So L'Oreal Paris Elseve Total Repair 5 Conditioner is just another ordinary conditioner. Nothing to write home about.
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Pulanna Grape Series Cleansing Milk
Pulanna Grape Series is for young skin (17-26 y.o.) including dry, normal, and oily / combination skin types. Pulanna Grape Series Cleansing Milk is a cleanser and a makeup remover in one. It is a white liquid substance with a grape scent. I use... +
Pulanna Grape Series is for young skin (17-26 y.o.) including dry, normal, and oily / combination skin types.
Pulanna Grape Series Cleansing Milk is a cleanser and a makeup remover in one. It is a white liquid substance with a grape scent.
I use mostly mineral makeup and this cleansing milk removes it snugly. It does good in removing eye makeup such as eyeshadows, eyeliners and mascara as well. Sometimes it may irritate the eyes but I think it mostly depends on the eye makeup type and the effort you make to remove your makeup.
Pulanna Grape Series Cleansing Milk never leaves my skin dry and it never feels greasy at the same time. However I use it only for removing my makeup and then follow with my regular cleanser. I think this way I can achieve truly clean skin that is ready for toner and moisturizer. I believe that the skin must be clean and it lets you avoid many skin problems.
I have been using Pulanna Grape Series Cleansing Milk for 5 or 6 months. I mean I have been using the same tube) Yes, I don't wear makeup everyday and I don't wear it that much but other makeup removers last me far less than this one.
Summing up I can tell you that I like this cleansing milk)
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La Prairie Cellular Treatment Rose Illusion Line Filler
La Prairie Cellular Treatment Rose Illusion Line Filler is a light pink gel with light-deflecting particles and rose scent. When I first opened the jar I was surprised by the look of this - I had never seen a primer that looked like this. And the... +
La Prairie Cellular Treatment Rose Illusion Line Filler is a light pink gel with light-deflecting particles and rose scent.
When I first opened the jar I was surprised by the look of this - I had never seen a primer that looked like this. And the scent... I thought it was a bit heavy for me.
But when applied to the skin it is not pink and sparkly as in the jar. It goes on transparent with a subtle glow and the scent lingers for a while and then you just don't notice it. In general I don't have any problems with the application of Rose Illusion but I must say that because of it's thick texture it can be easily over applied and you need only a tiniest amount of it per use. If used correctly this 30 ml jar will last you like forever! Usually I apply Rose Illusion in a very thin layer all over the face and then if necessary I add a bit to the areas with wrinkles or large pores to make them smoother. It's oil-free and it doesn't feel greasy. BTW it makes my fingers smooth as well and then my brushes 'glides on' in my hands as easily as makeup does on the face haha) So I need to wash my hands after using this primer.
First of all, Rose Illusion is a good lines / pores filler while it's light-deflecting particles and optical diffusers make the skin glow. Your makeup doesn't settle into lines / pores when applied. As a result the skin tone is evened out, the skin is smooth and the face looks younger.
As for it's makeup primer properties, since it is a silicone based makeup primer it makes the skin really soft, smooth, and velvety. Mineral foundations, concealers, and correctors are buffed perfectly and kind of 'sticked' to the skin while blushes, bronzers, highlighters, and finishing powders are blended without any efforts and you get flawless complexion. Liquid foundations glide on and blend easily. The makeup does look better than usually and stays all day in it's place.
I haven't notice any oil control properties of Rose Illusion but it doesn't claim though. However since it's oil free it doesn't make the oilyness worse. For example, I use oil-blotting sheets 2 times during the day as usual. I think it's more suitable for those with dry or normal skin type and if you have oily skin you should choose makeup primer with oil control and mattefying properties.
Besides line / pores filler and makeup primer Rose Illusion is a skin treatment. It has a lot of ingredients good for the skin - Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ursolic Acid and Marine Collagen that are known for their moisturizing, energizing, nourishing and age-minimizing properties. So your skin is nourished and protected while you're enjoying your flawless complexion.
And just a few words about the price. I know Rose Illusion is quite expensive. But it's so woth it. I love this product so much that I think I must save up for it and purchase a jar when I run out. Oh, and I have plenty of time for saving up)
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Ecco Bella Soft Eyeliner Pencil Cocoa (#5)
First of all I want to tell you that Ecco Bella Soft Eyeliner Pencils have wooden bodies so you can avoid unnecessary contact with the plastics. Again, wood is more hygienic than plastic and prevents the bacteria. Ecco Bella Soft Eyeliner Pencil... +
First of all I want to tell you that Ecco Bella Soft Eyeliner Pencils have wooden bodies so you can avoid unnecessary contact with the plastics. Again, wood is more hygienic than plastic and prevents the bacteria.
Ecco Bella Soft Eyeliner Pencil Cocoa (#5) is a great red brick / brown color.
This eyeliner pencil can be used both for eye contouring and smudging. It is high pigmented and very soft, you can easily draw a perfect line or blend it for more delicate look.
It doesn't irritate the eyes and has a great staying power. And since it is an eyeliner pencil of a high quality it's sharpened with ease. It is a good addition to my makeup artist kit.
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La Prairie Cellular Eye Contour Cream /Review/
La Prairie Cellular Eye Contour Cream comes in a sleek jar. I love it's combination of opaque white glass and silver-toned metal - simple and stylish. It has really thick texture. As you can see from the photo below, it is white color. It... +
La Prairie Cellular Eye Contour Cream comes in a sleek jar. I love it's combination of opaque white glass and silver-toned metal - simple and stylish.
It has really thick texture. As you can see from the photo below, it is white color.
It also has a pleasant scent that I can't describe. It seems to me that this is a typical scent of a luxurious cream. Although I'm not sure.
In spite of it's thick texture La Prairie Cellular Eye Contour Cream isn't oily at all. What I feel when I apply this cream to my eye area is moisture. This is a very pleasant feeling I enjoy every morning and evening.
Also the good news is that this product is paraben free. It contains a combination of amino acids that deeply moisturizes and improves skin's ability to retain moisture. Botanical extracts smooth and soothe the skin, relieve puffiness, eliminate irritation. Exclusive cellular complex saturates the skin with energy, nourishes and moisturizes. La Prairie Cellular Eye Contour Cream doesn't irritate the delicate eye area and it is totally makeup-friendly. And because of it's rich texture a little goes long way - the amount of this cream I need for 1 use is the size of a match head. I'm sure that the 15 ml jar of La Prairie Cellular Eye Contour Cream will last me a few good months.
To be quite honest I can't say that I have a lot of problems in my eye area such as wrinkles, dark circles, puffiness, etc. At my age I only started to notice first fine lines and some lack of firmness and elasticity. In total it makes me look kind of tired. Don't get me wrong, I use different eye care products on a regular basis. But they can not be compared to La Prairie Cellular Eye Contour Cream. After the first application the skin in my eye area became softer, smoother, and brighter, and those fine lines disappeared. And after 1 month the results are even better.
As stated on La Prairie's web site, the main goal of La Prairie Cellular Eye Contour Cream is intensive moisturization and I must say it copes with it's task very well! I have been using this for 1 month and I know why it is a best seller! It's a good moisturizer for your eye area and you can use it as a daily care starting from 18 years to prevent premature aging. However this is not an anti-aging / anti-wrinkles treatment. So if you have wrinkles, dark under eye discoloration, circles or bags, look for a stronger treatment.
The only thing I regret about La Prairie Cellular Eye Contour Cream is that it doesn't contain SPF.
Summing up I want to say that this is a really great moisturizing cream for the eye area and it is worth the money.
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