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L’Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze One Day Tinted Gel
Monday, June 7th, 2010
Although self-tanner is an easy way to get a summer tan, many women just don’t want to go through the process. You need to exfoliate the skin before self-tanning, and put lemon juice on your palms to avoid having orange hands after application. The smell of self-tanner is not always pleasant. And there has been recent news of studies that show that the chemicals in self-tanner actually may make your skin more prone to UV damage and its resulting cancer. Whatever your reason, L’Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze One Day Tinted Gel is a welcome alternative. After you apply your lotion, you just use the tinted gel for instant color. It contains natural colorant and golden pearls. The golden pearls are very fine, so instead of a glitter it more so gives your skin a natural glow. The gel washes off in the shower so it’s goof proof. We experimented by using it for a day at the pool, and surprisingly, it didn’t rub off on the towel or the pool chair.
Tags: bronze, L'Oreal, one day, paris, product review, tinted gel
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Eucerin Plus Intensive Repair Lotion
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
If you have seriously dry skin, you may want to try Eucerin Plus Intensive Repair Lotion. Made with alpha hydroxy acid and urea, it exfoliates skin and drenches it in moisture. Alpha Hydroxy acids are obtained from fruit or milk sugars and work to remove dead skin cells. This formula is also fragrance free, so those with sensitive skin don’t have to worry. We consider this to be a winter lotion. It’s intense enough for very dry or cracked skin. However, in humid weather it can give a skin a sticky feeling.
Tags: alpha hydroxy acid, Eucerin, intensive, plus, product review, repair lotion
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WetnWild Intuitive Blend Shade Adjusting Foundation + Primer
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
Lately we’ve noticed that WetnWild cosmetics has been churning out some really high quality products but at the same inexpensive prices. Our latest favorite is their Intuitive Blend Shade Adjusting Foundation + Primer. Priced at around $6, this is probably the most reasonably priced foundation you’ll ever buy! The foundation starts out white, then adjusts to match your skin color exactly. You don’t have to spend too much time in the store deciding what your color is – there are 4 color ranges to choose from (Fair, Light, Medium, and Tan). What we liked the most about this foundation is that it delivered a matte finish with natural looking coverage, which is a combination that is hard to find.
Tags: Foundation, Intuitive Blend, Primer, product review, Shade Adjusting, WetNWild
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Aveeno Positively Nourishing Body Wash
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
Anyone with sensitive skin severe enough to prompt trips to the dermatologist has known about Aveeno for ages. The natural and soothing ingredients in their products have always won over people with issues such as dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis. Lately Aveeno has been branching out – completely revamping their body wash and moisturizer line. We tried their new Positively Nourishing Body Wash. It’s lightly fragranced with Pomegranate and is very gentle on the skin. Rice beads and walnut shells give the product a unique look, and work to exfoliate dead skin cells. What we loved the most about this product is that we got soft skin and a nice scent, but no irritation.
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AcneFree 1 Hour Pimple Patches Kit
Thursday, May 13th, 2010
If a blemish magically appears in the morning just in time to ruin your day, you can try University Medical’s AcneFree 1 Hour Pimple Patches Kit. At first we thought that this was just a glorified version of placing acne medication on a band-aid and putting it on your face. However, these patches actually have neat technology. The patches contain battery cells that activate when combined with the Benzoyl Peroxide (a top acne fighting ingredient). The medication then becomes micro-charges; allowing it to penetrate deep into the skin faster. Our verdict? The patch ‘reduces pimple size, redness, and duration’ as promised. But don’t expect a miracle; it won’t completely disappear after one hour!
Tags: 1 Hour Pimple Patches, acne, AcneFree, benzoyl peroxide, Kit, product review, University Medical
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L’Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base
Monday, May 10th, 2010
If you’re one of those picky people who don’t like the feel of heavy foundations but like full coverage, you’ll love L’Oreal’s Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base. It sets the stage for any foundation to perform well. It has a velvety texture that absorbs shine, so this is for those of you who like a matte finish. The product claims to smooth lines and hide pores, we find that it works best on hiding our pores. Ironically, Magic Perfecting Base is also perfect for women who DON’T wear makeup, as it improves the look of your skin for hours without adding pigment.
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L’Oreal Revitalift Deep Set Wrinkle Repair 24 Hour Eye Duo
Monday, April 26th, 2010
The concept of day and night products for your face makes sense effectiveness wise, but it can be cumbersome to have so many products using valuable bathroom counter real estate. We love L’Oreals Revitalift Deep Set Wrinkle Repair 24 Hour Eye Duo. The day and night eye cream is on one tube, so you can give your eyes extra attention with minimal effort. The day eye cream contains L’Oreal’s fiber restoring complex to repair skin around the eyes, and a SPF of 15 to prevent future damage. The night eye cream has the fiber restoring complex but also contains pro-retinolA – a dermatologist favorite for smoothing lines. The bonus? The ingredients seem to be working AND it didn’t sting our eyes.
Tags: 24 Hour Eye Duo, Deep Set Wrinkle Repair, L'Oreal, product review, retinol, Revitalift
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