rachelrecession
Member Since: May 12, 2009Reviews
NIVEA A Kiss of Rejuvenation Q10 Anti-Aging SPF 4 Lip Care
This is a great lip balm! I love the applicator for easy, clean application. The lip balm feels cushy and so moisturizing, and I've found that if I put it on before bed, I will wake up and still be wearing the lip balm! That's a rarity. That... +
This is a great lip balm! I love the applicator for easy, clean application. The lip balm feels cushy and so moisturizing, and I've found that if I put it on before bed, I will wake up and still be wearing the lip balm! That's a rarity. That generally DOES NOT happen with other lip balms. It usually wears off.
The only thing I would change is to make the SPF higher. It is only SPF 4 which is pretty low.
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Clarins Lip Palette in Summer Fever
Pretty, slick, flat, bronze palette can fit fairly well in a purse. The glosses are made in Italy. Has a big mirror inside. Includes 4 wearable shades and 2 shades on the more wild side. The 4 wearable shades include a shimmery beige gloss, a... +
Pretty, slick, flat, bronze palette can fit fairly well in a purse. The glosses are made in Italy. Has a big mirror inside. Includes 4 wearable shades and 2 shades on the more wild side. The 4 wearable shades include a shimmery beige gloss, a shimmery pink gloss, a shimmery brick red gloss and peach shimmer gloss .
I think the shimmery beige shade is perfect for day. Someone could wear it with nothing else (or a coat of mascara) for just a little understated sparkle. The pink was a little too pink for my tastes (it's a bit too girly), but I think it could work for a lot of people. The peach shimmery gloss looks really good on with my coloring, as did the beige. My coloring is fair with black hair and brown eyes. The shimmery brick red shade is quite bright even if I dab it on and try to apply it like a stain. I think it best as an evening shade. The peach gloss and the nude feel best, quite smooth and hydrating. Not sticky. The pink and the brick red, I felt the shimmer/glitter a little on my lips.
On to the wild shades!
There are two "swirled shades." One orange and red swirled gloss is in the upper left corner. The color is an orange gloss. Not too sure it's my shade. Too neon for day and too bold on my light skin. The swirl-effect (in the pot/in the palette) tends to go away upon repeated application. The second shade is a swirled pink and purple gloss in the lower right corner. This one can be applied in a more subdued manner. It looks a bit like a soft purpley-pinky mauve. Still not my favorite shade. It's too pink and too blue for my taste.
Unfortunately, the "swirled shades," are the biggest shades in the palette. The second largest are my two favorites the shimmery beige and peach. The smallest are teeny-tiny are the brick red and shimmery pink.
I'm a little torn on whether I would recommend it. I would pretty much only recommend it on the shimmery beige/nude shade (second on the left) and the peach (second on the right). That isn't great if the palette is $24.50. I like those colors a lot, but I picked fuhgeddabout it ;-)
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Secret Flawless Invisible Solid Antiperspirant/Deodorant
I use the Secret Invisible Solid pH Balanced Original Deodorant/Anti-perspirant in Sheer Clean scent. I find the clean fresh fragrance can easily replace perfume. When I first started using it, I thought it smelled a bit "cologne-y," but I got used... +
I use the Secret Invisible Solid pH Balanced Original Deodorant/Anti-perspirant in Sheer Clean scent. I find the clean fresh fragrance can easily replace perfume. When I first started using it, I thought it smelled a bit "cologne-y," but I got used to it really quickly, and now I really enjoy wearing it. I find the formula very moisturizing. I'm usually not concerned with my "pits" being super-soft, but when I'm applying it, it feels like I am putting on a lotion-bar.
In terms of keeping me dry:
On the day-to-day, when I'm not doing too much it keeps me totally cool, dry and fine. If I am exercising and walking in the heat, I find that some sweat does come through the anti-perspirant. I do wish I could find an anti-perspirant that keeps me completely dry, but I have tried others and they performed similarly. This product, like Degree Clinical Protection has Aluminum Zirconium Trichlorohydrex Gly at 19%. Unlike Degree Clinical Protection, Secret comes in a solid which I like so much better.
Even though, this product promises to be an invisible solid, it does leave white marks on my clothes. It still performs better than many others, though.
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Airborne Effervescent Health Formula
I found this sample online: http://spreadairborne.com. This came as one tablet in the mail. I dropped it in a glass of water, about 6 oz. The outer foil package says to drop it in 4-6 oz of water. I was expecting it to taste either slightly orangey... +
I found this sample online: http://spreadairborne.com. This came as one tablet in the mail. I dropped it in a glass of water, about 6 oz. The outer foil package says to drop it in 4-6 oz of water. I was expecting it to taste either slightly orangey or "nasty." When I dropped the tablet in, it bubbled up immediately. It took about one minute to dissolve completely. I took a sip when my water became orange. Surprisingly, the drink was sweet (in a good way), citrusy, zesty and slightly bubbly. It only tasted a little chalky at the very bottom. I would liken the drink in general to Tang and Orangina.
Airborne is kind of interesting because it is supposed to support the immune system. It has 5 cals in each tablet. It also has vitamins and herbs. For more info, I would go to the link above. Also, for some more info, here is Airborne's wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airborne_(dietary_supplement)
Would I recommend it is kind of neutral really. I tried it once. I don't know if it really supports my immunity. I liked the taste, so I would recommend simply on that.
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Smiths Rosebud Salve
Love this product. I just realized have been using this since I was 16 years old, and I am now 23! The price ranges, but I've paid $6 at Sephora (sephora.com) and nearly $3 more at Vermont Country Store (Vermontcountrystore.com), when I paid... +
Love this product. I just realized have been using this since I was 16 years old, and I am now 23! The price ranges, but I've paid $6 at Sephora (sephora.com) and nearly $3 more at Vermont Country Store (Vermontcountrystore.com), when I paid $8.95; I guess I must truly love it ;-)
This is a sweetly, slightly-scented with rose aromol glossy lip balm. It has good lasting power. I actually prefer lip balm in stick or squeeze-on form. Pots, I find are too messy. I dislike the lip balm residue on my index finger. But, again, I do love my Rosebud Salve, so I put up with it.
The color is lightly tinted pink. I adore the old-school tin. I find the tin easy to open. Oftentimes, tins can be hard to open, but this one is not like usual tins. I definitely would like to try Brambleberry Rose and Strawberry Lip Salve in the future (also by The Rosebud Perfume Co.) :-D
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e.l.f. Cosmetics Wet Gloss Lash and Brow Clear Mascara
This is a great, really inexpensive brow and lash gel/clear mascara. It curls and lengthens my eyelashes really well. I use it daily on both brows and lashes. It is $1 on www.eyeslipsface.com, but it's $1.49 on drugstore.com. I went with... +
This is a great, really inexpensive brow and lash gel/clear mascara. It curls and lengthens my eyelashes really well. I use it daily on both brows and lashes. It is $1 on www.eyeslipsface.com, but it's $1.49 on drugstore.com. I went with drugstore.com because I needed other items from there which were not cosmetic, so if you want to save that .50, buy it directly from ELF ;-) Love, love, love ELF!
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Jaqua Chocolat Sinfully Rich Body Butter
I bought this cream for my chocoholic mother, but I always end up digging into it and sniffing it whenever I am around it. Though this cream is on the pricey side, this 6 oz tub lasts forever. Considering the fact that my mom loved the... +
I bought this cream for my chocoholic mother, but I always end up digging into it and sniffing it whenever I am around it. Though this cream is on the pricey side, this 6 oz tub lasts forever. Considering the fact that my mom loved the uber-chocolatey scent, she never wanted it to run out; in fact, about half is still there. The butter is a rich hydrator, very softening. I would definitely recommend it to others.
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NIVEA Touch of Happiness Body Wash
I was quite excited when my sample came in the mail. It made my daily shower ritual that much more enticing. When I popped open the sample, I thought the fragrance smelled like Orange Soda. Nivea Touch of Happiness Body Wash is supposed to smell... +
I was quite excited when my sample came in the mail. It made my daily shower ritual that much more enticing. When I popped open the sample, I thought the fragrance smelled like Orange Soda. Nivea Touch of Happiness Body Wash is supposed to smell like Orange Blossom. Orange Blossom is Neroli, which I am familiar with. I did not dislike the Orange Soda smell. I did like it, but it was not what I expected. It was more of a juicy, jazzy, sweet scent. The body wash foamed up pretty well with my hands. It was a creamy body wash. I didn't notice much, if any, increase of moisturization after I toweled off, though. In summary, I found the body wash to be aromatically pleasurable, but overall as a body wash it was basically just average.
The sample can be found here:
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid70550.aspx
FYI, the sample is cute and small, but definitely enough for one or two uses :)
Also, if the sample expires, the product can be found here at Nivea's site:
http://www.niveausa.com/products/show/14250?deeplink_path=wmbodywash&deeplink_id=7771&
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