Posts Tagged ‘product review’
L’Oreal Youth Code Eye Cream
Monday, August 15th, 2011
We like companies that recognize that some people have the misfortune of having both under-eye circles and wrinkles. L’Oreal’s Youth Code line contains GenActive Technology, which is said to boost skin’s natural powers of regeneration. The eye cream in this line has a metal tip applicator which helps to de-puff under-eye bags, and the formula itself has micro-pearls which diminish the appearance of under-eye circles. We found this eye cream to be excellent for day. It’s not greasy so it goes well under makeup, and we found after continued use we had less problems with eye makeup settling in lines.
Tags: anti-aging, eyecream, L'Oreal, product review, Youth Code
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Lumene Pure Radiance Day Cream SPF 15
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
We have found the most luxurious drug store brand day cream! Lumene’s Pure Radiance Day Cream is rich without being too greasy. It has a great fresh scent and contains vitamin Cc to brighten the complexion, plant sterols for moisture balance, and antioxidants to protect the skin from future aging. We really liked the feel of it and the texture it gave our skin. It serves as an excellent base to prep your skin for foundation. However, if you have oily skin this is probably too heavy for you as a daytime moisturizer.
Tags: day cream, lumene, product review, pure radiance, Vitamin C
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Kiss Premium Eyelashes with Applicator Strings – Product Review
Thursday, June 30th, 2011
Putting on false eyelashes can be pretty challenging. Kiss has tried to make the process easier with applicator strings. With the strings you can strategically place eyelashes without getting glue all over your hands! We tried it and really liked the strings but it was pretty difficult to get them back on again for re-use the way Kiss had them. Our verdict is that it made eyelash application easier, but it definitely still requires some skill!
Tags: eyelashes, kiss, product review
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Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
Argan Oil might sound like a volume killer but we found that it’s really not after using Renewing Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner by Organix. It really softens your hair and gives great moisture. We also liked that as with other Organix shampoos and conditioners, the Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner are free of sulfates and parabens. If you have damaged or color-treated hair these are perfect products. We especially liked that when we blow dried our hair we didn’t get that much frizz since our hair was already moisturized. We only wish that the conditioner did more for detangling.
Tags: argan oil, conditioner, Moroccan Oil, organix, product review, shampoo, sulfate free
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Crème of Nature Argan Oil Replenishing Sheen Spray
Monday, June 20th, 2011
Since
we liked the Crème of Nature Argan Oil Foaming Wrap Lotion we also tried more products in the Crème of N
ature Argan Oil line. When you think of oil sheen you usually think of a very heavy, greasy product. However, the Replenishing Sheen Spray is unique because it doesn’t weigh the hair down as much as we expected. It gives serious moisture but the formula is absorbed in your hair within about ten minutes, so you don’t get a greasy look. The Replenishing Sheen Spray is also great for dry scalp. You can just spray your scalp evenly after washing your hair to keep it from getting too dry. If you have fine hair or want to address frizz, you may want to try their Gloss & Shine Mist instead. For hair that’s in pretty good shape and not too dry, we suggest just using either product on the ends only since they tend to get pretty abused with heat styling!
Tags: argan oil, creme of nature, oil sheen, product review, replenishing sheen spray
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Dr. Lewinn Under Eye Recovery
Thursday, June 16th, 2011
It’s a sure sign that everyone is getting serious about skincare given the popularity of cosmeceuticals – combinations of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. These products have biologically active ingredients that are said to have medical or drug-like benefits. Cosmeceuticals are not only available at department stores or physicians’ offices. For example, the Dr. Lewinn by Kinerase line is available at Walgreens, Duane Reade, and Wal-Mart. We started out by trying Dr. Lewinn’s Under Eye Recovery. This is a treatment that addresses every eye concern. Not only does it claim to visibly depuff and lighten in 14 days, it also smoothes wrinkles. What we liked the most about this product was that for all its claims, it’s still not greasy. A great eye treatment is no good if you can’t wear makeup on top of it. This quickly absorbed in our skin and didn’t interfere with our eyeshadow. While we noticed a decrease in puffiness and smoother skin around our eyes, we thought that Under Eye Recovery was the most impressive with brightening dark circles. If you want to receive coupons for Dr. Lewinn’s products you can go to http://www.drlewinnbykinerase.com/special.php to sign up to receive them by email.
Tags: anti-aging, dr. lewinn, eye, product review, under eye recovery, wrinkles
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Broadway Nails Nail Dress Stick-On Wraps
Friday, May 27th, 2011
Broadway Nails has a neat line of nail stickers that look like the intricate designs you would get at a salon. Since they are stickers, the great thing is you have no dry time and don’t have to worry about smudging your nails. However, you really need to take your time putting these on. If applied incorrectly, the stickers can get bubbles or folds which ruins the nailpolish effect. We tried the wild pink leopard print design and loved how unique it looked. Unfortunately, this only gave a day of perfect looking wear (to be fair; this was tested short, thin nails). Next time we will use the tip from the Broadway Nails website, which is to use a clear coat over the stickers for extended wear.
Tags: Broadway, nails, product review
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