Archive for the ‘Product Reviews’ Category
Almay Intense I-Color Eyeliner
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
Makeup is so often about concealing and hiding, we appreciate Almay’s approach, which is to enhance what you already have. Their Intense I-Color Eyeliner collection is made to make the color of your eyes really stand out. There are four shades – royal slate for brown eyes, midnight black for brown eyes, deep jade for hazel eyes, and rich mocha for green eyes. Beyond the eye color enhancers, you may just want to try these because Almay simply makes good eyeliner. Their reputation for hypoallergenic makeup is certainly a plus when it comes to eyes! But what we really liked was the built in smudger at the end of the pencil, which is gives a soft and more professional look. This kohl eyeliner is also soft so you don’t have to worry about dragging delicate eyelid skin. The only bummer is that this eyeliner is not automatic, so you’ll have to get your sharpener out every now and then. Looking to save? Almay offers printable coupons on their site! Check out http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=zgirfbe15407035&bt=wg&o=64299&c=RV&p=XkMpEPxO.
Tags: CoverGirl, Exact, Eye-brightening, Eyelights, eyeshadow, Shadow
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CoverGirl All-in-One Curved Brush Mascara
Friday, July 9th, 2010
Not everyone is a frustrated makeup artist. If you want to just look like you have naturally beautiful lashes but don’t have the patience or expertise, we suggest CoverGirl’s All-in-One Curved Brush Mascara. The curved brush makes all the difference, it’s goof proof and leaves no clumps behind. We wouldn’t suggest this product for those who like dramatic lashes. Have blue eyes? Try their black/brown shade, it will bring out the color of your eyes and make the whites of your eyes look whiter!
Tags: All in One, Cover Girl, Curved Brush, Mascara, natural, Professional
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Revlon Pedi-Expert Shower Pedicure Kit
Thursday, July 8th, 2010
We have to admit, we were expecting to be unimpressed with Revlon’s Pedi-Expert Shower Pedicure Kit. Many exfoliating stones (both natural and synthetic) may work to eliminate dead skin, but leave your feet feeling rough. We were pleasantly surprised after using Revlon’s Pedi-Expert Shower Pedicure Kit. After one use, our feet were amazingly smooth. In the kit, you get a soft brush to exfoliate and clean your feet, a contoured stone to remove dead skin, and a cuticle pusher. The unit easily fits in your hand, and you can stack the brush on top of it (saving you valuable shower real estate). Hands down this is our favorite pedicure product we’ve tried to date.
Tags: pedi-expert, pedicure, product review, Revlon, shower pedicure kit
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Caress Evenly Gorgeous Exfoliating Body Wash
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
When you have very dry skin sometimes a great moisturizer is not enough. To protect your skin from the beginning, try Caress Evenly Gorgeous Exfoliating Body Wash. After one try our skin felt smoother and more hydrated. This may be a bit too rich for some, but you’ll love it if you have dry skin. The pleasant scent of burnt brown sugar and karate butter is surprisingly long lasting.
Tip: If you want to gently exfoliate dry skin without spending money, try combining 1 cup of full-fat plain yogurt with half a grated cucumber and 2 tablespoons of sea salt. Rub on dry skin before getting in the shower and then use your regular body wash!
Tags: Caress, Dry Skin, Evenly Gorgeous, Exfoliating Body Wash, Karite butter
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Belli Pregnancy All Day Moisture Body Lotion
Thursday, July 1st, 2010
If you want to be the hero at your friends baby shower, you’ll definitely want to check out the Belli Pregnancy line of products. All of their products are allergy tested and free of artificial dyes and parabens. But what makes this line unique? They are the only company in the world that teratology screens each ingredient to guard against chemicals linked to birth defects. Try getting the Belli Pregnancy All Day Moisture Lotion. If you have really dry skin you’ll love it too. It smells great; it contains lemon oil which is known for its uplifting quality and help with nausea. Chamomile is a soothing ingredient, and shea butter gives makes the lotion rich and long lasting.
Tags: Belli Pregnancy, Body Lotion, chamomile, lemon oil, product review, safe
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Nivea Good-bye Cellulite Serum
Friday, June 25th, 2010
It’s hard to believe that dimpled, orange peel skin can be improved by a mere cream. So why are there so many products out there? Dehydrated skin is generally thinner, making fat pockets even more noticeable. In a quest for bikini ready skin, we tried Nivea’s Good-Bye Cellulite Serum. This product claims to improve the appearance of cellulite in ten days. On the first try, we loved the scent and the texture. It was fast absorbing and light, and smoothed our skin instantly. After 10 days, lo and behold there was a difference! Not only did there seem to be less cellulite, but there was a general improvement in the texture of our skin. The active ingredients, Lotus Extract and L-Carnitine did the job. The downside is that when you stop using it, the cellulite gradually comes back – is no permanent fix. If you want a more permanent effect, body brushing, regular exercise, and staying hydrating can help fight cellulite.
Tags: cellulite, good-bye, nivea, product review, serum
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Wet n Wild Ultimate Minerals Powder Foundation
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
There is no question that mineral makeup is loved by all, and Wet n Wild has made mineral makeup more affordable than ever before. Their Ultimate Minerals Powder Foundation, priced at around $5, has a luxurious texture. What we loved the most about it is that although it’s a powder, you can get full coverage. You can layer the powder to get more coverage without getting cakey. However, for very oily skin we found that their Natural Blend Pressed Powder is more effective at combating oil.
Tags: powder foundation, product review, ultimate minerals, wet n wild
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