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- Reviews: 95
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I bought this without really researching it beforehand (which I normally do) because I needed something fast and it was available. I have combination skin that tends to get shiny in some areas and I like a powder that keeps me matte for awhile. This powder did just that. It lasted FOREVER (I spent an hour playing tennis in 90 degree heat and it was still there afterwards) and I was still matte. I have NEVER found another powder that did this. I'm hooked. I was using Maybelline's Dream Matte powder before, and I don't plan on going back to it anytime soon. Clinique offers a huge range of powders, which is a plus for me because it's so hard for me to find a powder that matches my extremely light skin tone. The powder doesn't even look cakey on my dry spots, which just makes it even better. It'll last you throughout the entire day and you won't need many touch-ups. The little sponge that comes with it is worth a mention too. I usually find myself throwing away most included applicators for any type of makeup, but this sponge works really well. It gives you a little bit of coverage as opposed to using a brush (which just mattifies). I typically only use the brush, but the sponge will be really helpful when I'm traveling. I TOTALLY recommend this product and I'll definitely be repurchasing it.
July 26, 2012
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First of all, this is a gorgeous lipgloss. It goes on your lips nice and smooth, there are many colors to choose from (and they're pretty much all gorgeous), and they do really plump your lips. They also smell like cupcakes too, which is always a plus. I was about ready to buy a few of these the last time I was at Sephora until I tried them on. First of all, the "tingle" you were supposed to feel was so intense it almost felt like it was burning my lips. I was surprised because I usually like that feeling, but it was just too much. It's not bad enough to cause me not to buy it though. Second of all, I got a little bit in my mouth and instantly regretted it. It BURNED my mouth! If you've ever had the experience of getting wet nail polish in your mouth, that's what it tasted like. It tasted like what I'd imagine hand sanitizer would taste like. It was one of the most disgusting things I've ever tasted in my life. I'm not completely sure if they ALL taste like that, or I just tried a dud, but I wouldn't repurchase to find out, as they're a bit expensive. (Looking at other reviews it seems as though I did in fact get a bad tube) If you don't mind the taste or tingle, it's an amazing lip gloss, but the taste just ruined the entire thing for me. I wouldn't recommend it.
July 26, 2012
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I've had this particular curler for about a year now, and I've had little to no problem with it. It curls my lashes really nicely and the curl holds for awhile (some mascaras make it last longer than others). It's really inexpensive for the quality that you get! It also doesn't pinch like many mascaras I've tried. My only complaint is that while it's really good at getting my tiny inside lashes, it has a hard time getting the longer lashes on the outside of my eyes. Overall I'd recommend this product and I'd buy it again.
June 22, 2012
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This is hands down the worst flat-iron I've ever tried. I have almost PERFECTLY straight hair that only is wavy if I sleep on it while it's wet, and this wouldn't even straighten the slight wave out. It took like half an hour to get warm, and it made my hair SUPER gross and frizzy, even with a protecting spray over it. It's a joke of a tool.
June 22, 2012
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This mascara is the definition of average. It doesn't suck, but it's not good either. It makes my lashes a little bit longer, but doesn't hold a curl at all. It made my lashes really defined, black and shiny, but it flaked off really fast. I wouldn't buy this again. I recommend spending your money on something higher quality than this product.
June 21, 2012
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For the longest time, I used a white liner on my waterline to make my eyes look bigger. I mean, it did look okay, but this makes it look so much more natural! It's super creamy and goes on my waterline really well and of course, it makes me look a lot more awake, and it makes my eyes bigger. It's a bit pricey, but no more than an Urban Decay pencil liner. I use this on an almost-daily basis, and I love it so much! This is a product I'll repurchase whenever I run out, and if they discontinue it, I'll be extremely disappointed. I totally recommend it to anyone who wants super awake looking eyes!
June 21, 2012
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I really like these liners! They really stay put through everything. It's really hard to find a good waterproof liner that actually works. They go on smooth. They come in gorgeous colors. The pencil itself lasts a long time. I only wish these pencils went on my waterline better, because as of now they're completely useless when I try to use them there. I really like how they look on my upper lid though. Personally, I prefer Urban Decay's 24/7 pencil liners...but these are a pretty close second.
June 21, 2012
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The product itself is great. It gives good coverage, feels like I don't have anything on, evens out my skin...but sadly is way too dark. I have that kind of extremely pale skin reserved only for redheads...and even the Ivory shade was too dark for me. It would be such a good foundation if I could actually WEAR it. I'd recommend it only if you have tanner skin.
June 21, 2012
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This isn't a true BB cream. It's more of a tinted moisturizer. It's very oily and my entire face was an oil slick about an hour after using it, so it's definitely only for dry skin types. I might use it for going out really quickly, but I'll skip it if I'm going somewhere for more than a few hours. The other problem I have with it are the shades. The lightest one is too dark for my skin, and makes me look over bronzed. It did even out my skin despite the darkness. There IS SPF in this, which is a plus, but the sunscreen in it makes it super oily and greasy. I have to apply around 3 layers of powder, because the cream soaks up all of it. It's definitely more of a tinted moisturizer as it does almost nothing for covering up imperfections (other than evening out your skin, of course). I wouldn't buy this again. The price is a plus though...you get a really large tube of this for only 12 dollars.
June 21, 2012
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I bought this primer because it was the first decent looking, inexpensively priced primer I found, and I honestly wasn't expecting much. I was pleasantly surprised when I found out that this primer did everything it claimed to do! It doesn't clog my pores, feels great on my skin (it's like putting on a moisturizer), it gives me that lit-from-within glow, and it makes my skin look flawless in general. In terms of making my foundation last longer, I can't say much (my foundation lasts all day without a primer. Yeah, I splurged on it), but I feel like it would probably pass that test with flying colors too! I love how you really don't need to use much and the bottle lasts for a really long time. I wish it had SPF, but I don't mind much that it doesn't since most foundations have it mixed in. It also keeps my skin moisturized. I'd totally buy this again and I really do recommend it! By the way, I'm talking about the non-tinted clear formula. I've noticed that almost all the negative reviews are talking about the original formula, which has a weird salmon-orange tint to it. So I'd recommend buying the clear (002) instead of the tinted (001) primer.
June 21, 2012
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