underthegazeofbeauty
Member Since: December 16, 2008Reviews
Nair Care Divine Sensual Berries No Strip Wax
I've gone through countless wax and sugaring jars. Some were really great, like MOOM, and others left behind red spots, ingrowns and raw skin. I had a very pleasant DIY experience with Nair, stripless wax. Warming up the wax to the right... +
I've gone through countless wax and sugaring jars. Some were really great, like MOOM, and others left behind red spots, ingrowns and raw skin.
I had a very pleasant DIY experience with Nair, stripless wax. Warming up the wax to the right temperature was a breeze as well as not having to worry about running out of wax strips was truly fabulous and liberating! I would have liked to have a few more applicator sticks in the kit, but that wasn't really an issue since I just picked up a big bag of Popsicle sticks from the local grocer on my own. The wax removed every pesky, little hair from my body, which made this product really worth my while.
Highly recommend
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Ralph Lauren Ralph Perfume
This is one of those classics that never go out of style. It's "Forever 21"-esque. It's suitable for every teenagers' neck or simply for women who are heading out to the beach. It signals young, fresh, crisp and most importantly... +
This is one of those classics that never go out of style. It's "Forever 21"-esque. It's suitable for every teenagers' neck or simply for women who are heading out to the beach. It signals young, fresh, crisp and most importantly, approachable. I think every person I meet comments on it's invigorating smell! I just love it! Huge, huge go-to-product for me<3 -
L'Oreal Paris Collagen Filler Lip
I have very small lips and was looking for a wonder product that would be my solution...well unfortunately, L'Oreal Paris Collagen Filler Lip was not that product. I am still young, 21. and I do not need the "step 1" procedure which is... +
I have very small lips and was looking for a wonder product that would be my solution...well unfortunately, L'Oreal Paris Collagen Filler Lip was not that product.
I am still young, 21. and I do not need the "step 1" procedure which is supposed to make my outline perfect and reduce the appearance of wrinkle lines. However, for the sake of this review, I still tried it and noticed absolutely no difference in the appearance of my mouth.
"Step 2" also fell short of my expectations. I really wanted this product to work - bordering on placebo effect - but alas, it did not. I did not enhance the appearance of my lips in any way even though my mouth is very small to begin with and would be very evident if any genuine alternation took place.
I would not recommend this product to my friends, but I gave the 5 packages away to friends and family.
Thus, I would not buy this product again.
*I have received 6 packages of L'Oreal Paris Collagen Filler Lip free of cost on the condition of reviewing it.
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The DivaCup
Diva Cup is an environmentally responsible way to live for any woman. Seriously, just think about it, bleached tampons and left-over excess fibers – how is that any good for you body? Simple answer – it isn’t. On the contrary, it is harmful. I... +
Diva Cup is an environmentally responsible way to live for any woman. Seriously, just think about it, bleached tampons and left-over excess fibers – how is that any good for you body? Simple answer – it isn’t. On the contrary, it is harmful. I am usually not a big advocate for any product in particular unless I really feel there is a major benefit in it over any other, and I feel that the Diva Cup is the only worthy competitor on the market to tampon-pad duo.
Why you ask? It’s simple.
First of all let me clear the air by saying that yes it might be a little weird to clean out the cup in the public restroom. However, any woman should be familiar enough with her body to feel completely comfortable to touch herself inside and out! This is your body do not be ashamed of it ever, especially on your period – it is a beautiful thing, which seems, yes, like a nuisance every month, but essentially it gives you a chance to create miracles with like having a child. The ability to give life. So embrace it and teach your man to embrace it too. Tell him about your body and this Diva Cup number will allow you to get close and familiar with your body so that you can celebrate it and get all the in and outs, which I think will help you enhance your sexual life as well in the long run. I know I already learned so much about my body through this simple tool!
So how does it work?
Just like any tampon does with some caveats. Okay, first of all it comes with very comprehensible instructions that basically tell you to fold the cup in two and stick it gently down the vaginal passage. You need to be fully relaxed when you do it – take a bath before you practice. I practiced with it prior to my period so that by the time my “monthly gift” arrived I would be well-equipped. If you have used o.b. tampons before this will be a walk in the park, because you already pretty much did the same thing, minus the folding. It usually takes a little bit of time to get used to emptying it in the public washroom, but I usually carry a water bottle and hand sanitizer with me and it poses no problem what so ever. I had one leak throughout my time with the Diva Cup and that was because I popped it in at 9 PM at night and went to bed out of exhaustion and sickness and woke up at 11AM next morning. If you hold it in about 6 – 8 hours you should be perfectly fine! After you are through with your period you can just boil it for 20 minutes or use the Diva Cup wash to sanitize it and put it away until the next month! Nothing can be simpler.
I think this is such exciting alternative that you can have for about 40 bucks. If you are lucky, you can find it on sale for around $ 34.99 and it will last you anywhere from 2 to 10 years. It is also very beneficial to avoid having to deal with Toxic shock syndrome (TSS); a rare, but at times lethal syndrome associated with tampons.
So stop risking your life and the environment and just use one already. I think you won’t regret it!
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Dove Ultimate Supreme VisiblySmooth Antiperspirant
This is a nice antiperspirant. It goes on very smooth and does not leak all over your arms when it's melted like so many of gel antiperspirants tend to do. I also like the staying power of this product - all day without re-application. However... +
This is a nice antiperspirant. It goes on very smooth and does not leak all over your arms when it's melted like so many of gel antiperspirants tend to do.
I also like the staying power of this product - all day without re-application. However, this is an average day at work - I'm not sure how it work when one is working out.
As for hair-free arms - mine are still in a daily need of a shave. But to leave some room for doubt I've only used it for a week thus far and maybe haven't had enough of a lag time to see if it actually works.
I would def recommend this to a friend!
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The Body Shop Shea Body Butter
The Body Shop's body butter had always been my first love. I love their creamy texture, the way they smell on your skin and pillow when you are about to drift off to sleep, and how much they heal extra-dry skin. But one of the things I always... +
The Body Shop's body butter had always been my first love. I love their creamy texture, the way they smell on your skin and pillow when you are about to drift off to sleep, and how much they heal extra-dry skin.
But one of the things I always loved most about The Body Shop body butter was the variety and genuine smell of fruit, flower, etc.
This is why I was very disappointed about the Shea Body Butter. The smell is pleasant, but it is very masculine in nature. It reminds me of my grand-father's Old Spice - when I would sit on his lap he would smell just like this body butter. I guess you can say I like this body butter, because I associate it with my nostalgic memories, but really, I would never buy it for a woman, because the strong scent gives me a headache and lacks femininity. And from the range of body butters available at the Body Shop I would never buy this for 20 dollars when they are so many other flirtatious and fun scents to be had.
I would recommend buying this for men, because of its masculine-appeal. I think your bf, husband, or even, father is going to love this as his holiday stocking stuffer.
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Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lipcolor
To tell you the truth I am more of a lip-gloss sort of gal with most of the drama usually centered around my eyes. Most likely because I have spider-eyelashes, but that's another story - best left for another day. I tried four lipsticks from... +
To tell you the truth I am more of a lip-gloss sort of gal with most of the drama usually centered around my eyes. Most likely because I have spider-eyelashes, but that's another story - best left for another day.
I tried four lipsticks from the Maybelline's color sensational family: Get Nutty; Coral Crush; Caramel Kiss; and Nearly There.
I found all four had smooth texture upon application.I also thought it felt softer against one's lips than traditional lipsticks. This was a huge bonus, because from previous experience with other lipsticks I struggled with their tendency to dry-up. However, that being said, I was still unable to go a full day without re-application with color sensational. I had to do touch-ups every two hours or so.
My mother is a lip-stick connoisseur, so I am actually going to give her some of the more dramatic colors that I think, I myself would not wear again (except for the purpose of this review), such as coral crush. It does not compliment my everyday look - usually I am much happier to stick to more subtle shades such as Nearly There, which contain a slight hint of sparkle. I am pretty excited what she will have to say about them since she loves lipsticks and dramatic colours, which she can pull off without looking like a clown on everyday basis.
Overall, I think this product offers the consumer much choice, which is always nice when you are out on a hunt for that perfect shade. I also cannot but help to notice the beautiful brown packaging, which looks very sophisticated. It may be worth your while to pick this up next time you are at your local drugstore.
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Pantene Pro-V Beautiful Lengths
Wow...I picked this product up to support a great cause and it turned out to work amazing too! Thus far, I have seen tremendous improvement in my overall hair texture and length within a month of using this product! No more split-ends and THAT... +
Wow...I picked this product up to support a great cause and it turned out to work amazing too!
Thus far, I have seen tremendous improvement in my overall hair texture and length within a month of using this product! No more split-ends and THAT contributes to healthier, shiner and BEAUTIFUL length! I am absolutely on board with this one!
Now the next thing I am about to mention may be somewhat of a downer for some, but I noticed that it faded my highlights in record time and that is GOOD news for me, because I wasn't in love with my color to begin with and BAD news for those who frequent hair salons for $200.00 per month to have those nice highlights last!
So def recommend this product for those who want to sport that Rapunzel-Do!
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LUSH Angel's Delight Soap
I am not in awe with this product at all. I was super excited waiting for it to arrive in the mail, but when it finally did I wish I never would of ordered it, because it cleans like any normal soap and costs twice as much! I was also really... +
I am not in awe with this product at all. I was super excited waiting for it to arrive in the mail, but when it finally did I wish I never would of ordered it, because it cleans like any normal soap and costs twice as much!
I was also really looking forward to that candy-like smell, but instead it smells like fruit-punch, which I've hated as a child!
Perhaps, someone else will have better luck with this one - someone who adores fruit-punch!
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Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion
I love Aveeno because I trust it. I had eczema since I was 3 months old and this is one the very few products that heals my skin. What is really great about this is it lack of smell. I can wear it to bed and my sheets won't stink of raspberry... +
I love Aveeno because I trust it. I had eczema since I was 3 months old and this is one the very few products that heals my skin. What is really great about this is it lack of smell. I can wear it to bed and my sheets won't stink of raspberry or wild cherry next morning. The downside to the product is its creamy texture that takes some time to absorb. I always find I have to stay up for a while before I can crawl into bed and fall into a pleasant slumber. -
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