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Member Since: November 17, 2014Reviews
Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation
I had the opportunity to try Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation. Because I have melasma (dark spotting on my face), it’s very difficult to find something to even my skin tone out. Well, hallelujah! There’s finally a foundation... +
I had the opportunity to try Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation. Because I have melasma (dark spotting on my face), it’s very difficult to find something to even my skin tone out. Well, hallelujah! There’s finally a foundation that gives me full coverage. I honestly can’t find something bad to say about Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation. This is the foundation that I’ve been looking for for years.
The Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation that I have is in Sand. It comes in 8 shades. It doesn’t appear to come in many shades that would work for women of color. The best part about Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation is that it costs about $6. Completely affordable.
A feather light, oil free formula with an airy mousse texture that won’t feel heavy or greasy. Delivers all day shine control and blends flawlessly for a natural looking matte finish. Minimizes the appearance of pores. The weight is over – finally, shine has met its matte.
I’m so pleased that there’s a foundation out there that will smooth out my skin tone and make me feel less conscious of my spotty skin. I would say that my face has finally met its match…literally.
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Arm & Hammer™ Truly Radiant™ Clean & Fresh Toothpaste
I really enjoyed using ARM & HAMMER™ Truly Radiant™ Toothpaste and ARM & HAMMER™ Spinbrush Truly Radiant™ Deep Clean Battery Toothbrush. While I don’t really have discolored teeth, the ARM & HAMMER™ Truly Radiant™ Toothpaste did... +
I really enjoyed using ARM & HAMMER™ Truly Radiant™ Toothpaste and ARM & HAMMER™ Spinbrush Truly Radiant™ Deep Clean Battery Toothbrush. While I don’t really have discolored teeth, the ARM & HAMMER™ Truly Radiant™ Toothpaste did brighten up my teeth. The toothpaste made my teeth feel really clean. I could feel that something was gently scrubbing my teeth. I will definitely continue to use this. I’m thinking it might work well for the staining from childhood antibiotics on my son’s teeth.
The ARM & HAMMER™ Spinbrush Truly Radiant™ Deep Clean Battery Toothbrush was powerful. I haven’t used an electric toothbrush since I was a kid. Those toothbrushes were easily stopped with just a little pressure. Not the ARM & HAMMER™ Spinbrush Truly Radiant™ Deep Clean Battery Toothbrush! I was able to use a little pressure to clean the very back of my teeth, but really didn’t need to use much pressure at all to get the job done. It’s so easy, even a kid can use it!
ARM & HAMMER Truly Radiant Whitening & Enamel Strengthening Toothpaste Fresh Mint
There’s a lot of talk about teeth whitening these days, but a radiant smile is so much more than that. This revolutionary new toothpaste does much more than just whiten, it goes beyond the surface to strengthen, clean and repair tooth enamel for a radiant smile in just 5 days!*
Whitens, strengthens and repairs tooth enamel
Unique formula combines pure ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda, Active Calcium, Fluoride and Peroxide
Clinically proven to beautify teeth
Restores gloss and luster
Removes stains better than the leading whitening toothpaste**
**Data on file. ** When used as directed for 5 days
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Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Body Wash
I received a sample of Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Body Wash with coconut extract to use and write a review about. Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Body Wash smells likes flowers and coconuts and makes you smile after using it. I have very dry... +
I received a sample of Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Body Wash with coconut extract to use and write a review about.
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Body Wash smells likes flowers and coconuts and makes you smile after using it. I have very dry skin on my torso and after using Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Body Wash I didn’t have any horribly itchy, dry skin.
I would love to try the other Herbal Essences’ “flavors” and see if they smell as good as the Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Body Wash.
Mmmm…coconut. Stamp your passport for a tropical escape with Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Body Wash. Indulge in a rejuvenating shower experience that you are bound to love with the oh-so-fabulous scent of coconuts. It will transport you to beaches, palm trees, and sunshine delight without drying out your skin like regular soap, leaving you feeling refreshed. Just like vacation.
Your favorite Herbal Essences scents, in a body wash.
Indulge in a rejuvenating shower experience.
Oh-so-fabulous coconut scent.
Enjoy irresistible, long-lasting fragrance.
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L’Oréal Paris Visible Lift Blur Foundation
L’Oréal Paris Visible Lift Blur Foundation has a broad-spectrum SPF 18. It claims to “Instantly blur lines, spots and ueven texture for younger looking skin in just seconds. Skin feels touchably soft and smooth.” When wearing L’Oréal... +
L’Oréal Paris Visible Lift Blur Foundation has a broad-spectrum SPF 18. It claims to “Instantly blur lines, spots and ueven texture for younger looking skin in just seconds. Skin feels touchably soft and smooth.”
When wearing L’Oréal Paris Visible Lift Blur Foundation, my skin feels as smooth as it usually does whether I wear foundation or not. The texture of L’Oréal Paris Visible Lift Blur Foundation reminds me of moisturizer; fairly thin.
While L’Oréal Paris Visible Lift Blur Foundation is not thick and overwhelming to my skin, it’s coverage isn’t as good as it claims and not as good as other foundations that I’ve tried. I have melasma spots and L’Oréal Paris Visible Lift Blur Foundation doesn’t cover my spots well and it doesn’t stay on my face all day. I don’t have too many wrinkles, but as you can see in the pictures above, the wrinkles that I do have don’t appear to blur at all.
In my opinion, L’Oréal Paris Visible Lift Blur Foundation just doesn’t live up to the expectations for my skin and at $18. a bottle, it’s too pricy for my wallet.
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Simply Vitamin C Serum
I have been using Premium Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid Serum and Amino Complex for the last few weeks. This product comes in a 2 oz. bottle, which is 1 oz. more than most facial serums. You remove the product from the bottle with an eye... +
I have been using Premium Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid Serum and Amino Complex for the last few weeks. This product comes in a 2 oz. bottle, which is 1 oz. more than most facial serums. You remove the product from the bottle with an eye dropper in the lid.
Apply the Premium Vitamin C serum to clean, dry skin on your face and neck both in the morning and the evening. Because the product dries quickly, it needs to be applied swiftly. It leaves nothing behind and your skin feels smooth. You made or may not need to use a moisturizer after using the Premium Vitamin C serum. I do use moisturizer afterwards even though I have combination skin.
After using the Premium Vitamin C serum, my face feels great and looks fabulous. The fine lines (assuming I have them ;) ), are smoother and hardly noticeable.
Premium Vitamin C Serum is made in the USA and is not tested on animals.
If you’re unsure what facial serums are, please visit my post Facial Serums…what the heck are they?
Premium Vitamin C Serum the best on the market. Includes 20% Vitamin C with Hyaluronic Acid and Amino Complex
Simply Vitamin C is proudly manufactured here in the USA. 98% Natural and 72% Organic. Alcohol Free, Paraban Free, Not tested on animals
More Vitamin C for your money. This is the only product on Amazon that comes in a 2 oz bottle, the rest of Vitamin C products are only 1 oz
Great for face and neck – Stimulates Collagen, Reduces Wrinkles and Fine Lines, Brightens and Smoothens Your Skin
Leaves your skin radiant and glowing. Get your skin looking more youthful with Simply Vitamin C
Ingredients
Organic Herbal blend of Wildcrafted Horsetail, Dandelion, Wild Geranium and Organic Gotu Kola, Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide (botanical hyaluronic acid), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel), d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Carbomer, (2s)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic Acid, Ferulic Acid, Kosher Vegetable Glycerin, Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba Oil), Phenoxyethanol, Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin. 20% Vitamin C, 98% Natural, 72% Organic.
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Dead Sea Premier Concentrated Facial Serum with Vitamin E & C
Apply the facial serum to your clean face and neck and don’t mistake it for being oily. The serum soaks right into your skin and leaves it feeling like silky smooth and amazing. Because of the serum’s consistency, you only need to use a little... +
Apply the facial serum to your clean face and neck and don’t mistake it for being oily. The serum soaks right into your skin and leaves it feeling like silky smooth and amazing. Because of the serum’s consistency, you only need to use a little bit to have full coverage of your face and neck. This stuff is great and my skin looks fabulous. And…the bottle shape is so pretty!
Anti-aging
Vitamin enriched
Anti-oxidants
Slows aging process
Reduces signs of wrinkles
Concentrated Facial Serum with Vitamin E & C. A newly developed, vitamin enriched and anti-aging serum. This serum contains anti-oxidants that counteract free radicals that remove evidence of wrinkles and slow the process of aging. This smooth facial serum provides light invisible silky touch that firms your skin with a triple lifting mechanism. This unique serum lifts the skin and tightens it upon application and enriches it with vital nourishment.
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One Direction Makeup
Let the teen girls of the world scream as one for the new Make Up by One Direction! Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry, and Louis joined forces with Markwins to make every teenaged girl look like a million bucks. That’s right, One Direction makeup! There... +
Let the teen girls of the world scream as one for the new Make Up by One Direction! Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry, and Louis joined forces with Markwins to make every teenaged girl look like a million bucks. That’s right, One Direction makeup!
There are three One Direction makeup kits: “Up All Night”, “Take Me Home” and ‘Midnight Memories.” Each kit has its own color palate. Whether you’re a rock n’ roll girl, a fun party girl or the girl next door, One Directions has just the right collection for you. All your beauty essentials are housed in a LIMITED EDITION collectable keepsake tin with removable sleeve, complete with ONE DIRECTION doodle stencils to decorate your keepsake tin and make it uniquely your own!
My One Directions Makeup “Up All Night” kit contains:
Liquilights UV-reactive Glow Gloss in “Taken”, powerhouse pink lip gloss that glows to neon orange under UV light
4 1 eyeshadow palette with “More Than This” soft blushing pink, “Gotta Be You” silvered taupe shimmer, “Save You Tonight” shimmering turquoise blue, “Another World” royal blue shimmer, and “Up All Night” sapphire glitter creme
Creme lipstick in “I Should Have Kissed You” bubblegum pink
“Little Black Dress” volumizing mascara
Nail varnish in “Na Na Na” aqua-blue metallic chrome
Eye and body crayon in “Stand Up” dark denim
5-piece decorator stencil set to decorate you, your stuff, and your friends with One Direction doodles
The “Up All Night” kit was made to show off your fun, flirty, and girly side. I really have enjoyed wearing this makeup and look forward to the time I can wear the Liquilights UV-reactive Glow Gloss in “Taken” under UV light. I want to see my lips glow-in-the-dark orange! How cool is that. The only issue I have is that the “Another World” royal blue shimmer is only shimmery on the top of the palate and not all the way through, so I don’t have much of the actual shimmer left.
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Mia Mariu Refreshing Foaming Gel Cleanser
Mia Mariu Refreshing Foaming Gel Cleanser contains aloe, marigold, sea kelp, sea lettuce (an anti-inflammatory), orange peel, lemon, lime, and grapefruit extracts as well as high levels of aloe and nourishing essential oils. These ingredients make... +
Mia Mariu Refreshing Foaming Gel Cleanser contains aloe, marigold, sea kelp, sea lettuce (an anti-inflammatory), orange peel, lemon, lime, and grapefruit extracts as well as high levels of aloe and nourishing essential oils. These ingredients make this gel cleanser an extra gentle cleanser. Refreshing Foaming Gel Cleanser is especially effective for sensitive skin including rosacea, maturing, and even dry skin types. It’s suitable for all skin types and non-irritating, paraben-free, sulfate-free, and fragrance-free.
When I was using the gel cleanser, I could feel the aloe as it started to foam. With the gentle citrus scent, the gel cleanser foamed up nicely as I used it on my face. It left nothing behind as I rinsed it off. As an aside, I did use it to shave my legs as well. Because of the aloe, it makes a good choice for a smooth, close shave.
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Protégé A CTIVE Anti-Aging Retinol Serum
I had the opportunity to use A CTIVE Anti-Aging Retinol (Vitamin A) Serum. This serum has its own pump that dispenses small amounts of the serum. This would be appropriate to use both in the morning or at night after you wash your face. A CTIVE... +
I had the opportunity to use A CTIVE Anti-Aging Retinol (Vitamin A) Serum. This serum has its own pump that dispenses small amounts of the serum. This would be appropriate to use both in the morning or at night after you wash your face.
A CTIVE is an anti-wrinkle serum with collagen, sea kelp and hyaluronic acid to smooth skin, reduce wrinkles, and under-eye puffiness. It nourishes, heals, and protects your skin. My skin feels smooth and looks great since using A CTIVE.
After washing your face, apply A CTIVE to your face and neck. Depending on your skin type, you may not need to apply a moisturizer. I have combination skin and I do still use a moisturizer. It dries rapidly, so you need to blend it in quickly. A CTIVE didn’t leave my face feeling oily or greasy. It was absorbed into my skin and left no tell-tale signs behind. Because you only need to use a small amount of the product, this bottle will last you well over a month or more.
This product is made in America and isn’t tested on animals.
If you’re unsure what facial serums are, please visit my post Facial Serums…what the heck are they?
SMOOTHS WRINKLES AND FINE LINES: Vitamin A Increases the Rate of Cell Turnover, Which Increases Collagen Levels, Resulting in a More Youthful Appearance
NOURISHES AND REPAIRS: Sea Kelp Bioferment and Coconut Endosperm Provide Plenty of Nutrients to Skin Cells, Reviving All Skin Layers.Your Skin Will Look and Feel Healthier
TRIPLE MOISTURIZING POWER: With Sodium PCA, Hyaluronic Acid and Porphyridium Extract. Also excellent for Treating Any Type of Burn: from Razors, Laser Hair Removal, Sunburn
NATURAL PROTECTION: Protects Skin with Robust Anti-Oxidants Guaizulene, Fucoxanthin. Vitamin A repairs sun damage. Also Acts as an Anti-Inflammatory.
★ COMPLETE GUARANTEE ★ We go far beyond Amazon’s 30 Day Guarantee. With Protégé Beauty you have a money back guarantee for 365 days. If for any reason you are not satisfied with your purchase, simply let us know and we will immediately issue you a FULL refund. No questions asked. NOTHING TO RETURN. You risk nothing when you order A CTIVE!
Indications
Retinyl Acetate and other retinoids are used as antiaging chemicals. Vitamin A is absorbed through the skin and increases the rate of skin turnover, and gives an increase in collagen resulting in a more youthful appearance. Retinoids (retinoic acid, retinol, retinyl esters) inhibit synthesis of matrix proteases, increase collagen synthesis, stimulate division of keratinocytes and fibroblasts, and stimulate synthesis of extracellular matrix by fibroblasts. This serum alleviates inflammation and soothes the skin. It helps with mosquito bites and reduces razor burn and irritation from shaving. It also feels great on sun burned skin. This serum is remarkably effective at reducing inflammation after laser hair removal.
Ingredients
Sea Kelp (lactobacillus/kelp ferment filtrate) Bioferment, Water, Sodium PCA, Bisabolol (alpha), Coconut Endosperm, Porphyridium Extract, Fucoxanthin, Astaxanthin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Retinyl Acetate, Guaizulene, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid
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Latisse
I used Latisse for 7 weeks. I will admit that on vacation I missed a few days, but I didn’t see any difference or lash loss. I didn’t notice any side effects and my blue peepers didn’t change colors. The eye color change is a rare side... +
I used Latisse for 7 weeks. I will admit that on vacation I missed a few days, but I didn’t see any difference or lash loss. I didn’t notice any side effects and my blue peepers didn’t change colors. The eye color change is a rare side effect that could happen if you put the Latisse IN your eye.
Latisse is applied on your eye lid at your upper lash line. I did use some on my eyebrows because they were thin also. This is not a recommended use for Latisse. I’m just sayin’.
I have beautiful lashes. They are longer and darker than before I started using Latisse. My insurance company won’t cover Latisse because it is cosmetic. I priced it at our local pharmacies. It would be about $170. for each bottle, which lasts about 8 weeks. I could get it online through a Canadian pharmacy for about $135. a bottle. So…I will not continue using Latisse, as much as I’d like to, because I can’t justify the cost. I’m certainly hoping that I will continue to see these long lashes for a long time to come.
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