Dove Creamy Cream Oil Body Wash

Soothes Dry Skin

I have really dry skin, like Sahara Desert dry. If I hadn't forgotten my body wash on a weekend trip and had to go buy one quickly from Wal-Mart, I wouldn't have found the secret to my now smooth skin. The packaging kinda sucks, the wash comes out too quickly so its best to be super careful. Which is why I give it a "9." I like that during the winter I would wash with this then top it with a dry oil (just to make sure) but even now without the oil, my skin feels soft and smooth.

March 25, 2010

Burt's Bees Replenishing Lip Balm with Pomegranate Oil

My Favorite Lip Balm

I've been using this since my senior year of high school, which I originally used on a whim because my Granny brought it to me after complaining that my sickness made me dehydrated and as a result my lips we're parched, like Sahara desert dry. It really soothed them and then I just kept using this. I use it constantly, and felt strange without when I ran out. I do wish it had some sunscreen in it though, but I'll still use it.

March 24, 2010

MAC Lash Adhesive

Holds on tight

I had read great reviews about this lash adhesive and after much debate and trying other glues (and being unhappy that the corners would lift up after a while. Especially since my high school years were spent fixing other's lashes for musicals). I was seriously debating on paying the MAC price for it, but luckily for me, I happened to find it at my local drugstore right in front of me. I can safely say that I'm converted...I won't use another brand of lash glue and won't be dissatisfied ever again.

March 24, 2010

Almay Smart Shade Makeup

Spot on Shade!

I have very pale skin and its really hard for me to find foundation that is light enough in color but not too heavy on. I also have very dry skin, so mineral foundation is out, but this was perfect. It isn't too heavy that my freckles still show through but heavy enough to even out some of the red splotches from my eczema. It also feels very moisturizing on my dry skin. It was a little difficult to tell where I've already put some one, since its supposed to match my skin perfectly, which is good because isn't that the purpose of foundation? I'm going to be buying this again.

March 24, 2010

Maybelline New York Dream Matte Mousse

not a dream for me

It made my already dry skin look even drier. It exaggerated every place that my skin was dry. It also transfered very easily. I always get dressed after I put my makeup on, and I would always have traces of this on my clothes, no matter how careful I was when I would get dressed. Annoying much? It also started to make my skin break out and I never breakout, I have not had breakouts with other foundations until I tried this.

March 18, 2010

St. Ives Fresh Skin Invigorating Apricot Scrub

Grainy

I did notice that it helped my skin which refuses to shed its old skin on its own. I didn't like that it felt grainy and rough on my super sensitive skin, I even used the one meant for sensitive skin. I think it would be better suited on my rough patches of eczema on my arms.

March 18, 2010

Maybelline New York Pulse Perfection Vibrating Mascara

Flakes!

As someone with contacts constantly in them, I didn't need the flakes falling off and getting under my contacts. I didn't like the formula, it didn't seem to dry fast enough for me. I already have long lashes and the slow drying formula just messed up whatever color I put on me eyelids. It didn't separate my lashes at all either. It just made them look spikey and they stuck together. For the price, I would for sure not buy it again, even if they change the formula.

March 2, 2010

Maybelline New York Shine Sensational Lip Gloss

Nice Color, just a tad Sticky

I have the one with the raspberry on the tube, it comes out as a pretty berry color. I just wish it wasn't as sticky. It also leaves my lips feeling softer and they look more moisturized too. Just be careful when squeezing out product, a little goes a long way!

March 2, 2010