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- charliecat31 » See my profile
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It Cosmetics Review Title - best foundation EVER! I have so much positive to say about this product. I've found my holy grail of foundation! After much consideration I order It Cosmetics Celebration (powder) Foundation from their website. It's fantastic and so is their customer service! I was trying to decide on a shade and emailed back and forth with them several times. I also was trying to decide if I would like the dual ended foundation/powder and small concealor ended brush they offer with the foundation or the flat top foundation brush offered by QVC. They were more than happy to explain the differences between the two and were extremely kind and helpful. I was thrilled that they offer a Light Medium shade because I usually fall between Light and Medium. The shade is PERFECT for my skintone and probably the best match I have ever found. The powder glides onto my skin like air, but covers any redness like a dream. The small, fluffy concealor end of their brush is just right for around the eye &/or nose area or for anywhere you want extra coverage. With it I was able to cover a small area of sun damage seamlessly that I've never even found a concealor that would cover! Being a powder foundation you wouldn't think it could offer so much coverage, but boy does it. It contains no bismuth so it isn't irritating. I've tried mineral foundations that contain bismuth and they makes my skin itch so badly I literally want to claw my skin off. This amazing powder foundation hides pores and lines/wrinkles so flawlessly - it doesn't settle into any of this imperfections. It's like you've taken an eraser to your skin and gotten rid of all the bad stuff and left behind only the good and the good is looking it's absolute best. There is no shimmer, no "dewy" look. Just a soft natural matte finish. The brush lays down he foundation with very little effort and the bristles on both ends are so soft feeling. With just a little buffing the foundation blends beautifully! My husband's actual words were "your skin looks porcelain doll-ish!". Is there a better thing to have said about 44 year old skin?!?! By the end of the day the foundation looked just as perfect as when I first applied it - with NO TOUCH UPS! And is so comfortable it's like there's nothing on my skin. I signed up for It Cosmetics email newsletter on their site and received a 20% off coupon. Plus for orders over $25.00 you qualify for free shipping, so it was less expensive to order from them than to order from QVC. Plus they include a free sample with each order. I received a travel size of their Hello Lashes mascara. It's a really nice mascara that doesn't flake and with the little ball on the end the wand, I could really reach in and get all the little lashes, so it makes me look like I have more lashes! It's also perfect for getting those little bitty bottom lashes. I will definately order his Celebration Foundation again and probably venture into some of their other products.
May 15, 2013
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No offense to any Estee Lauder users out there, but I always thought of this as a brand for more mature women. But when I received a little sample bottle of this fragrance I was immediately hooked and saw Estee Lauder in a whole new light! My husband loves it and I get many compliment s from complete strangers (are there any better kind??). So I figured since I already knew I loved it I would save some money and order it from eBay. I didn't realize there is a. "Beautiful" and "Beautiful Love" by Estee Lauder. So keep that in mind. So it was my own fault when it arrived and smelled nothing like the sample I fell in love with. "Beautiful" is more of a fragrance for mature women in my opinion. My search continued and I found the "Love" version and all was right with the world again when it arrived. While I waited I realized the "Beautiful", topped with Bath and Body Works "Honeysuckle" makes a really pretty combination though! "Love" is a lovely floral that isn't too sweet. Intoxicating is a word that comes to mind. Since fragrances can smell different on person to person, it's always best to try any on yourself first. But "Love" is worth the try. It's sexy, romantic, and feminine, all while being modern and fresh. It lasts all day and the scent always stays true. Most of the compliments I get are from men, which in my opinion tells me it must be good! :-)
May 11, 2013
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This is my favorite Aussie product and a great deep treatment. My fine, thin hair gets damaged from coloring, blow drying, curling iron and I don't get it cut as often as I should. This product helps put back the moisture in my hair, but doesn't weigh it down like so many products do. I can even use it every day without any problems. I leave it on for longer than three minutes - it's the first thing I do when I get in the shower and the last thing I do is rinse it out. I figure the longer I can leave it on, the even better it will work. The upside down bottle may not seem like a big deal, but it's much easier to use in the shower and is easier to open with wet hands and also assures that every last bit of the product comes out. It's inexpensive and since you only need a small amount, it just adds to the value. It has the signature Aussie product fragrance (has a grape scent to me), but unlike the styling products, the scent of this treatment doesn't linger, which I like because then it doesn't compete with whatever fragrance I'm wearing. It leaves my hair softer, more hydrated, more manageable, more bouncy and in better condition. No need to spend a fortune when Aussie makes this great treatment!
May 10, 2013
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I used and LOVED Perfect Formula Pink, but the $40.00 price was more than I wanted to continue to spend. So when I saw the infomercial for Pink Armour I wondered if it would give that same "French Manicure" look. I was thrilled when I found it at Walgreens for $9.99 (no shipping!) so I bought it and immediately applied it when I got home. One coat gives a very pale French Manicure look, but two coats really looks like a french manicure! It's amazing that it looks exactly like Perfect Formula. Plus it adds a lot of strength to my nails. I had been having gel manicures done at a salon for over a year and am taking a little break from them. I have thin nails, so I wanted something that would add some strength to my nails and after just four days I took off the Pink Armour to see how my nails were doing and add a fresh two coats (even though the polish still looked perfect) and was excited to see that my nails looked better and felt stronger. This product is great and a great buy. Will definitely buy again and again!
May 10, 2013
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To be completely honest, when I bought a couple of elf brushes it was to get my total purchase high enough for a free gift set. I figured "how good can a $1.00 makeup brush be?". But I was so very pleasantly surprised when I started using this one. The bristles don't shed, are soft and apply shadow beautifully. I've had mine for well over a year and wash it every couple of months and have never seen even a single one of the bristles come out! I would never have dreamed that makeup brushes that cost A BUCK would become some of my favorites. I love many elf products and really appreciate that they offer quality products at such affordable prices.
May 4, 2013
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This moisturizing body moisturizer is amazing! The got the fragrance so perfectly like buttercream frosting that you really will be tempted to dive in and eat it! The texture is so luxurious. It's a super thick and creamy body butter, but surprisingly it doesn't leave your skin all greasy and tacky. You only need a very small amount of this rich cream. It's super hydrating and when I use it night before bed, my skin feels so transformed in the morning! I'm left with soft, hydrated, comfortable skin. It's the perfect foot cream, softening hard, rough spots in just a few uses, depending on how bad you've treated and how rough your little tootsies are. The scent disapates over night, so if you are a night time showerer and then apply this cream, the fragrance won't compete with your perfume the next morning. But if you apply this cream in the morning, it will definately compete with a fragrance you try to apply over it. But it smells so good on it's own, I sometimes use it in the morning and skip perfume all together. Trust me, you'll get tons of compliments on how good you smell!! It's butter cream frosting, so of course it's got a sweet scent, but some how Jaqua was able to balance the sugary scent with vanilla so that it's not at all sickening sweet. It's something you just have to experience!!
May 3, 2013
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I'm one of those women who buy different products often because I'm convinced there's something better out there that I haven't tried yet. But this is my "go to" hair spray that I buy repeatedly and always have on hand. It holds really well without weighing hair down or making too stiff and crunchy. But... you can always spray more if you want stiff hair or are doing an up do and want it to stay put no matter what. Humidity doesn't really effect the hold, which is a big deal for me here in southwest Florida where the summer's are really HOT AND HUMID! I have never had the nozzle clog and it always sprays in an even mist. That may seem trivial to add to my review, but I'v found that to be an annoying problem with many aeresol hair sprays. It's extremely affordable at less than $5.00 or so. No matter what brand o type I try, I make sure to always keep this Tresemme on hand because I know I can count on it to keep my hair style in place all day long!!
May 3, 2013
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After trying a couple of mineral foundations, I loved the idea of a powder foundation, but minerals either made me itch or made my skin look grossly unnatural. I stumbled upon this foundation when CVS was having on of their buy one get one half off sales and thought what better time to try it. I am so glad I did! I It goes on easily, blend beautifully and doesn't settle into lines or pores. I have combination skin, some normal, some dry and a nose that can get oily. This powder keeps the shine away through an entire work day and doesn't even need a touch up before (or even after) dinner out with my husband! The color also stays true all day. It comes with a handy little half moon brush that works great for blending, especially around hard to get to areas like under the eyes and around the nose. I don't always care for the little brushes included with makeup because the handle is so short, but the shape of this one works so well that I'll sacrifice the handle. On sale or not it' a great price for an all around great foundation.
April 26, 2013
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My dear, sweet husband is starting to see some thinning of the hair on the top of his head and it's really bothering him. So I thought this new line of Expert products from Pantene might be good for him to try. I just replaced his usual shampoo and conditioner in the shower with it and after his first use he said "OK, what's the new stuff you've got me using? Look how much better my hair looks!" Now that he's been using them and the serum daily for a couple of weeks he's even happier with how it's working and I have to agree that his hair actually looks noticeably healthier and a little thicker! It's tamed the slight frizziness he would get from time to time and it's got some shine back to it. He usually won't use serums because they tend to weigh down his hair. But this serum gives him some instant results by making his hair look fuller but also seems to be working better the more and more he uses it. The instant gratification makes him sure to keep using it every day. So, if my darling, but skeptical and picky hubby is loving this stuff it has to be great! Think I will be buying my own trio of these new products to use since I too am noticing some thinning (we're both only in our early 40's) and I wouldn't dare take his away from him. Think I'll even go as far as buying two more sets so neither of us risk running out. Now if that's not a glowing recommendation alone I don't know what is!
April 25, 2013
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My dear, sweet husband is starting to see some thinning of the hair on the top of his head and it's really bothering him. So I thought this new line of Expert products from Pantene might be good for him to try. I just replaced his usual shampoo and conditioner in the shower with it and after his first use he said "OK, what's the new stuff you've got me using? Look how much better my hair looks!" Now that he's been using them and the serum daily for a couple of weeks he's even happier with how it's working and I have to agree that his hair actually looks noticeably healthier and a little thicker! It's tamed the slight frizziness he would get from time to time and it's got some shine back to it. He usually won't use serums because they tend to weigh down his hair. But this serum gives him some instant results by making his hair look fuller but also seems to be working better the more and more he uses it. The instant gratification makes him sure to keep using it every day. So, if my darling, but skeptical and picky hubby is loving this stuff it has to be great! Think I will be buying my own trio of these new products to use since I too am noticing some thinning (we're both only in our early 40's) and I wouldn't dare take his away from him. Think I'll even go as far as buying two more sets so neither of us risk running out. Now if that's not a glowing recommendation alone I don't know what is! He said that he's noticed that he's finding less hair in the shower drain too, so it's helping him keep his hair too.
April 25, 2013
