Revlon Moon Drops Lipstick

The Best Clear Lip Conditioner

I have been using Revlon Moondrops clear Lip Conditioner SPF 6 for years. I have tried other brands' counterparts but nothing beats this one. It's exceptional under and/or over any lip color. There is also a vast array of Moondrops shades as well. It's inexpensive and available everywhere. Buy other lipsticks if you prefer them, but the Moondrops Lip Conditioner is the best.

April 29, 2013

Dove Pro-Age Beauty Body Wash

Not crazy about this product

I wasn't crazy about this body wash. Although it felt nice and worked well, I didn't particularly like the fragrance. It was heavy and not clean-smelling. I might buy another Dove body wash for all the Dove properties that I like, but I won't buy Pro-Age again.

September 7, 2010

Neutrogena Rainbath Shower & Bath Gel Moisture Rich

One of the Best

This shower and bath gel has a non-overpowering clean fragrance. It leaves me feeling clean and moisturized, making it a pleasure to use. Definitely give this a try.

December 31, 2009

Conair Satin Finish 1 1/2" Ceramic Curling Iron

I Give It a 6

This is a nice curling iron which heats up fairly quickly. Mine has lasted longer than I though it would. My only complaint is that it won't stay on the heating setting that I want unless I put transparent tape over it. It's easy to unknowingly change the setting and even turn the iron off altogether during use unless you use tape to keep the heat setting in place. Other than that, I like this curling iron.

December 31, 2009

St. Ives Intensive Healing Lotion

Better than Most Higher-Priced Body Lotions

I prefer body lotions that are fragrance free so that they don't interfere with my perfume. This one is not only fragrance free but provides a thorough, long-lasting moisture barrier against even the harshest elements. I have never been disappointed with any St. Ives product, and this one is a particular favorite. It's quality is superior, it lives up to all its claims, and is affordable and available everywhere. I highly recommend this product.

December 31, 2009

Hard Candy Lash Tinsel Mascara

Love the Glitz

The entire Hard Candy cosmetics line is fun! The Lash Tinsel Mascara brush is skimpy, though, and won't thicken or lengthen lashes, so I don't use it alone. First I use a volumizing mascara, let it partially set, and then use the Lash Tinsel on top, so my lashes get the thickening and lengthening I want topped off with some sparkle. I've only ever seen the Hard Candy line at WalMart,, but it's inexpensive enough to try any number of the products.

December 31, 2009

Paul Mitchell Color Protect Daily Shampoo

I'm a Huge Fan

My niece is a cosmetologist who colors and cuts my hair. She recommends not only this shampoo to protect my color but other professional Paul Mitchell cleansing, conditioning, and styling products as well. I have never been disappointed with any of them. It's not even the most expensive professional line available. This is a definite must for color-treated hair.

December 31, 2009

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue

I Love this Fragrance!

This fragrance is one of my all-time favorites. I can wear it for long periods of time without getting tired of it and wanting to switch to something else. It's expensive, but no more so than any other appealing, signature fragrance. When I routinely get compliments on it from strangers after having had it on for several hours, it's well worth the price.

December 30, 2009

bareMinerals All-Over Face Color

Not Very Enthusiastic

Mineral power foundations in general seem to get either rave reviews or thumbs-down. Women seem to love it or hate it; there's not much in between. I think my less-than-smooth skin is even more apparent when I use this product, and I've tried several shades, all of which are too dark. Mineral foundations seem to look great on skin that's already smooth with a bit of a tan and doesn't need much camouflage. This one is no exception. Despite all the trendy hype, mineral makeup is not for everyone, and it's expensive. All in all, this is a disappointment.

December 30, 2009

Lancome Dual Finish Versatile Powder Makeup

A Not-Quite-So Versatile Powder Makeup

This is a very nice powder. It works with almost every foundation. I used is wet once several years ago but it was left with cracks and was never the same again. It's too expensive for this to happen. My recommendation is that it only be used dry. Another drawback is that it can make a hydrating foundation look muddy. To prevent this, I set my foundation with a small amount of Lancome's Photogenic loose translucent powder (although a less-expensive brand would be okay) and then dust on a little Dual Finish powder on top of that. Lovely finish that lasts for hours!

December 30, 2009