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- ElphieGranger » See my profile
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- Reviews: 67
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I purchased this blush in the shade Exposed. I wasn’t overly impressed with the quality or the color. I didn’t feel that the staying power was particularly strong, nor did I feel that it gave me the glow I sometimes feel that I have when I wear other blushes. I don’t know any other way to describe Exposed than as a dead, rather flat shade; It appears to have a bit more pink in the compact than it actually does on my face, it shows up on my cheeks as a dull brown that isn’t even fit to be a bronzer. I think the only thing I really enjoyed about this purchase was the ease of application. Applying it with a big blush brush was super easy to do, and could easily be achieved without mess while at a stop light. So Ulta gets a few points for creating something that isn’t messy. Perhaps one day I’ll try another shade of Ulta blush, but for now, I’m going back to the most popular shade of Nars blush. Ladies, you know of which shade I speak!
June 29, 2012
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First of all, the packaging of my Maxx Volume Flash Waterproof Mascara is a bit different; neon pink tube with metallic blue writing. This is my first waterproof mascara, so I really don't have anything to compare it to, but I do know that it didn't feel very good on my eyes. My lashes felt crunchy and super dry, almost to the point where I expected them to break right off. The mascara doesn't apply very well either, and I don't think it's the brush, I think it's the formula. I didn't see any definition for singular lashes, it just kind of created like 5 spidery lashes for each lid- not pretty. I guess it still looked better than no mascara at all, but not by much. Also I think the formula is rather harsh. I know it's my fault for falling asleep in my makeup, but boy was that a big mistake; the eye that was pressed down onto my pillow got some of the dry mascara in it and when I woke up the lid was super swollen and puffy. It went down by mid-day which was a relief, and hasn't happened since I slept with the mascara on, but it does kind of concern me that I'm putting something so harsh on my eyes. I'm about to throw this one out, and I will not be buying it again, or recommending it to friends. I will say that the color is true to black that it claims to be.
June 29, 2012
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I finally broke down and bought this to help me survive until I could find my my shade of L'oreal True Match, W3. I had been to 4 stores, over the course of 3 days and everyone was out of my color. I bought this because it was the cheapest thing I could find as a temporary sub. First of all, it's a bit greasy, but I found I could manage that issue and make it look perfect if I used a brush for application. I also tend to set it with a little powder. The benefits are that it can provide heavy coverage if built up well, it smells nice, and hasn't broken me out yet. I also feel that they give you a very generous amount. For 4 bucks, I'll be purchasing this one again!
June 26, 2012
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At first I couldn't decide whether to go with this gel cleanser which is labelled for "normal to oily skin" or the cream version which is made for dry skin. I have super dry skin, to the point where I have to slather myself with cetaphil everyday, but I don't always feel like cream cleansers get me genuinely clean. So when trying to decide at BBW I lathered both the gel and the cream at the sink and when the cream version didn't seem to bubble much at all, I bought the gel- and I'm glad I did! It smells fantastic, and my face feels super clean, but not overly dry. I actually look forward to using the product! However, I have to knock off a couple stars because It doesn't completely remove all of my waterproof mascara. There's usually a trace amount under my eyes that I remove when I'm apply my after wash round of lotion. I have also noticed that my skin is a bit clearer in general too. I tend to get breakouts on my forehead, where my side swept bangs touch, but haven't had any in the last few weeks. I don't know if it's this product or just hormones, but I take that as a good sign. I think I will continue using cetaphil cream cleanser in the winter months, when my skin is exceptionally dry, but I will definitely buy this one again during the warmer seasons. It's just way more fun!
June 26, 2012
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I love this basic toothpaste for several reasons: First, the mint actually tastes minty, I hate when toothpastes are so overpoweringly flavored that they are uncomfortable to have in my mouth. I like that this is a cavity protection toothpaste that leaves the 'whitening' chemicals out. I don't want the extra abrasion on my teeth, and because I have several tooth colored composite fillings I am careful to keep all of my teeth the same color- my dentist told me that composite fillings won't whiten with the same chemicals that your teeth will. I also really like that this toothpaste doesn't contain extra antibacterial properties. Products like Colgate Total share ingredients with antibacterial handsoap, and while they make my teeth feel extra slick after a good brushing, and claim to remain on my teeth for hours, I just don't want to be putting stuff like triclosan into my mouth. I would end up using good old fashioned Aim, even if it were more expensive, but there's another plus for you, it rarely costs much more than a dollar. I would definitely recommend this product to a friend!
April 3, 2012
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I almost shied away from testing this fragrance at all because just sniffing the bottle gives an almost over powering powdery smell. Spraying it on just intensifies that powder scent. For the first few moments I felt as though I had bathed in baby powder. But once Eternity Summer starts to dry down the baby powder scent mellows leaving the lovely floral to shine through. This powdery feminine floral is just kind of simple and pleasent- no spice or complexity here. I think it's kind of interesting to note that it's supposed to share basenotes with Eternity, but if it does, I am most certianly missing it. Eternity absolutely shouts '1990s' and Summer smells contemporary, and if it weren't bottled in the same shape glass, I would say it had nothing in common with it's 'parent' fragrance at all.
April 3, 2012
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I found this product easy to work with, and for the price, I thought it looked pretty good on my eyes. But the major drawback for me was that it irritated my eyes and the skin around them. I have had reactions to other products, but price isn't necessarily a good indicator- there are ELF products I can wear on my eyes without issue. But this liner made the skin around my eyes scaly and discolored. Just to make sure it really was this specific product I let my skin heal and then tried it again and ended up getting the same results. I agree with the other reviewers that you totally get what you pay for with the brush. I don't think I would reccomend this product to a friend, the experience was just a little too uncomfortable.
April 3, 2012
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The best I can describe Euphoria is that it reminds me of black orchid candles, with notes of amber, but yet isn’t too heavy. My mother wears a few oriental fragrances with those notes in them that I would feel absolutely smothered in, but Euphoria lightens it up a bit with some creamy and fresh berry top notes. As I work for Calvin Klein, I continually rotate through the fragrances and I would say Euphoria is among my favorite. It dries down nicely on me (and I am one to turn perfumes), and I enjoy the way it lingers on my coats. I agree that it is something of a man magnet, this is the only one of our fragrances that I wear that men have stopped to compliment me on, funnily enough women never have. This fragrance is complex enough to be womanly. It isn’t something that I would choose to wear with cowboy boots and a sundress, rather I imagine this one with a sexy black evening dress.
March 16, 2012
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My favorite lipstick is in the L’Oreal Color Riche line. I wear 102 ‘Pucker Up Pink’, and I’d say it’s the only lipstick shade I have ever found that compliments my skin whether I am winter pale, or tanned and wearing bronzer. If you have lighter skin with an olive undertone (I wear W3 in True Match if that helps any), and you are looking for a shade in the pink family that is not too mauve, brown, or fuchsia, I would definitely recommend it. I once accidently purchased 103 ‘Seductive Pink’ and found it too violent of a pink. If you peel back the barcode label it reads, “This product may cause a light, temporary tingling sensation”, which I do experience when I apply it to clean lips. It feels very similar to the tingle you get from a plumping gloss, and I do feel like this lipstick plumps a little bit, just not a dramatically. It also feels nice on my lips, very moisturizing. Others have mentioned the scent, and my shade certainly has one: It actually smells like it has some rose fragrance added. I can smell it when I first open the cap to apply it, but I can’t smell it after it’s on, (not like the BonneBell glosses that you can always smell after application. For the price point I think this is a great product, but there are a few cons: First it doesn’t stay on too long, after two hours of sitting in class, it’s gone. Also, it ends up on my teeth much more easily than other lipsticks I’ve had, perhaps because it is so moisturizing it moves back on my lips easily. I always remove it from behind my lips after application to avoid lipstick teeth. I would absolutely LOVE to find a stain true to this color- It would be the product I could not start my day without, but until then I’ll just have to make do. I recommend this product to someone looking for a lipstick, with the understanding that they will have to re-apply.
March 16, 2012
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I feel like you really have to work with this one to get it to look great. Definitely not a concealer for a morning you are running late. I bought this in Light, and after using it three mornings in a row, disliked it so much that I put it aside for a few weeks. I bought it in hopes that I could find something that would cover up my dark circles but not settle into my fine lines (I'm 26). On the first few tries it just made my little lines way more apparent, and I felt like I had to apply a lot to camouflage my dark circles. Then, the other day I was running low on foundation, and decided to try to streach it by spreading a thin layer of the Cover FX over my face before laying down the foundation. I felt like the thin application went on well, and continued to build the coverage around my eyes with VERY thin layers-waiting for dry down between each layer. The super thin layer method worked really well and I'm ready to reincorporate the product into my daily routine. It wears well all day, but I do agree with some of the other reviews that it is a bit drying. All in all this can be a good product if; you have the time to use it right, apply in very thin layers and use a good moisturizer.
March 16, 2012
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