Archive for the ‘Product Reviews’ Category
University Medical Face Lift Youth Serum
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
A sure way to reduce the appearance of fine lines is to have an excellent moisturizer. But what about the wrinkles that aren’t going anywhere with just a bit of cream? University Medicals Face Lift Youth Serum promises to take care of the deep set wrinkles, such as parentheses and forehead lines. We tried this product and were amazed to see it actually does work! The star ingredient in this serum is Syn-ake – an anti-wrinkle peptide. Although we were impressed with the results, we noticed that we only saw drastic results for a few hours. It looks like Botox is still winning the war!
Tags: product review, syn-ake, university medical face lift, yout serum
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Nautica Woman Bermuda Blue
Friday, April 16th, 2010
Heavy fragrances don’t bode well with the sweltering heat of the summer, so it’s nice to have a light airy fragrance. And though we weren’t that impressed with the plain packaging for Nautica Woman Bermuda Blue, we loved the scent. It’s a clean, fresh scent – the perfect candidate for our new summer fragrance. Although it doesn’t smell like it, Bermuda Blue is inexpensive, so you can be free to spray away!
Tip: Always try on scents on your skin. It should smell great on paper AND you!
Tags: bermuda blue, light, nautica, perfume, product review, woman
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Iman Cream to Powder Foundation
Monday, April 12th, 2010
It is often hard to find full coverage foundation or powder in darker shades. But the Iman Cosmetics Cream to Powder Foundation and Second to None Semi-Loose Powder are high in quality AND colors to choose from. The Cream to Powder Foundation gives you full coverage, and is excellent for hiding dark spots. The Powder is both mineral and blended with corn silk and silk powder to combat oil. We loved that at the end of the day our oily T-Zone was still kept in check. However, we were most impressed with how the powder is dispensed. With a twist, you get a fresh amount of powder. And this way it’s easier to control how much you load on your brush. Both of these products can be used alone, but if you want a very ‘made-up’ look, we suggest using the foundation and then doing a light dusting of the Powder.
Tip: If you have very oily skin, look for Kaolin when shopping for face masks. Kaolin is a natural clay from Mount Kaolin in China that has been used for many years to draw out impurities and oil from the skin.
Tags: african-american, cream to powder foundation, Foundation, full coverage, Iman, iman cosmetics, product review
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Yves Rocher Metalglow Cream Eyeshadow
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
When searching for an eyeshadow that would go perfectly with bronzer, we came across Yves Rocher’s Metalglow Cream Eyeshadow. Unlike most cream shadows, it doesn’t crease or fade. Even better – it blended well with our other eyeshadow. This product also promises to last for 8 hours, and contains skin soothing Soya Bean extract. However, girls with super sensitive skin beware, you might feel a little sting when applying Metalglow Cream Eyeshadow to your eyelids. You can get Yves Rocher’s products at Sears. Or if you don’t feel like the trip to the mall, you can purchase the products directly at http://www.yvesrocherusa.com.
Tags: Cream Eyeshadow, Metalglow, product review, Yves Rocher
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What is your favorite beauty tip to share?
Tuesday, April 6th, 2010
We all have a favorite beauty tip … maybe it is something passed on from your mom or your best friend. Or, maybe you are a professional makeup artist. Please share your BEST beauty tip with all us beauty-addicts.
Here is our favorite tip this week:
So we all know that we’re supposed to get a fresh mascara every 3 months…but for those of us who stubbornly hold on to old tubes we have the secret to making it last. When it starts getting all clumpy and thick, try placing the tube in some warm water to get the product liquefied again. Our favorite mascara of the moment is Maybelline’s Lash Stilleto. You get beautiful results, but it also conditions lashes so they just get better with time!
Tags: beauty tip, Lash Stilleto, Mascara, Maybelline
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Clearasil Ultra Pimple Blocker Pen
Monday, April 5th, 2010
Acne occurs when the sebaceous glands in the skin produce too much sebum, blocking the pores and causing infection. You can prevent acne by avoiding sugar and saturated fats, and by washing your makeup brushes with each use. However, pimples can appear despite your best efforts. For blemishes threatening to appear, we liked Clearasil’s Ultra Pimple Blocker Pen. It’s a 2% salicylic acid acne medication that is quickly absorbed in the skin. Since it’s clear, you don’t have to worry about interfering with your makeup. We found that the Pen shortens the battle with acne down to three days.
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L’Oreal Go 360 Clean
Thursday, April 1st, 2010
Sometimes you just buy something because it looks neat. We admit that’s what we did with the L’Oreal Go 360 Clean face wash. We were enticed by the small ‘scrublet’ that fits ingeniously on the side of the bottle and all of the television and print advertising. We suspected it was fluff that the scrublet would work any better than a washcloth, but the L’Oreal’s lofty claims are actually true! We found that using the L’Oreal Go 360 Clean removed every trace of makeup, and made our pores noticeably smaller. The scrublet is surprisingly soft and it’s gentle enough for everyday use. We tried the Deep Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin, but it is also available in regular Deep Facial Cleanser, Deep Exfoliating Scrub, and Deep Cream Cleanser. We’ve found that we don’t need to use a separate exfoliant when using this product on a regular basis. If you’d like to give it a try, make sure you go to www.lorealparisusa.com and get their $1 coupon for Go 360 Clean face wash.
Tags: face wash, Go 360 Clean, L'Oreal, pores, product review, Scrublet, sensitive skin
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