Aveda Caribbean Therapy Body Creme

Grew to love it....

I received this lotion as part of a Caribbean Therapy gift set. At first, I didn't really like the smell that much, but after using it a few times, it grew on me. It definitely softens my hands, but the most noteworthy difference was that it also moisturized my nails! They had previously been kind of dry-looking and peely, but after using this for a few weeks, they are shinier! I wasn't even expecting that side effect!

March 4, 2009

Bourjois Pump Up The Volume Waterproof

My Favorite Mascara

I've tried all kinds of mascaras in search of the perfect one. I'm partial to waterproof just because it stays on better over the course of long days. I tried this one and love it! It doesn't clump and separates my lashes and makes them look fuller. Best of all, the formula doesn't transfer and smudge onto my eye lids and face (a common problem that I've experienced with other mascaras before). I definitely recommend this!!

February 17, 2009

Aveda Phomollient Styling Foam

Pretty good....

I bought this product after reading the reviews on here and Aveda's website. Both had claims that this product made their hair sooooo amazing and voluminous, so I decided to try it. My hair is thin and lifeless. I have it cut into a short style to make it look fuller. I used to use Biolage mousse for added volume, and I would say that this product behaves 1 star better than the Biolage. It does add some extra volume and it lasts pretty much all day, but I don't exactly feel like it's a life-changing product, and I was kind of hoping it would be, based on the reviews I read. Maybe there is no miracle product out there....or maybe I'm just really critical. I'd say if you have thin hair and an extra $14, go ahead and try it. It's probably better than whatever you're currently using. All in all, it definitely makes my hair better than no product at all (or most other products that I've used) but it doesn't make me want to stand on a mountain top and profess my love for my hair.

February 12, 2009

Secret Clinical Strength Sensitive Skin

Don't hesitate - just get it!!

I wouldn't say I have a terrible sweating problem or anything, but I got this stuff just to see if it felt different than regular deodorant...and it does! I don't think I've pitted-out my shirt once since I started using this. And it doesn't have a scent, so you don't smell like deodorant...or sweat. Just NOTHING. It's great. If you have to keep your arms to your sides to hide pit stains or if you feel less-than-fresh by mid-afternoon, you need to try this. It's worth the extra money.

February 12, 2009

L'Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze Any Angle Self-Tanning Spray

Best Self-Tanner I've Used

I've used dozens of self-tanners in this price range in an attempt to find the perfect one - one that tans well, is easy to apply, isn't messy, and doesn't smell terrible. This has been the best self-tanner I've used to date. It's so easy to apply - mist spreads evenly so I barely need to rub it in. It definitely could produce a darker tan, but I just apply two coats or apply it back-to-back days. It smells alright - not as bad as a thick lotion would. And my skin feels pretty normal after using it, unlike some lotions that leave me feeling like an oil slick. Besides not producing a dark tan after one use, my other complaint is that I only get maybe 5 coats out of this. Since it is a spray tan, it gets used up faster, kind of like the spray-on SPF that's out now. You get more tans out of a lotion or gel tanner, I think. It's definitely work the $10. Give it a try!

January 30, 2009

Aveda Comforting Tea Bags

BEST TEA I'VE TRIED

This is the best tea I've ever tried by far. It has a really sweet, buttery after-taste and eliminates the need for sugar or honey, making it a practically calorie-free beverage. I subtracted one star from my review just because this stuff is so expensive - $14 for a box of 20 bags. But if you compare it to the cost of getting a drink from a coffee shop, it is pretty cheap. I highly recommend trying this.

January 29, 2009