Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair

Good beneficial skin product

It has good ingredients, I like the dropper applicator--you only need a couple of drops, it does not cause acne or irritate my sensitive skin. It seems to have softened up a deep wrinkle of mine after about a couple of weeks of use and is beneficial for my skin. You can get an equally good serum that is less expensive, but it is one of the products I really like at Lauder gift time or as a bonus sample.

May 9, 2013

Gillette Venus Malibu Disposable Razors

AAAAAAAaaaahhhh!

Horrible! COMPLETE waste of money. I bought these as disposables to take on a trip. They completely nicked and tore up my legs which is exactly opposite of what you want on the beach. I have never, ever used a razor this bad. A dull serated steak knife would probably work better. I had to waste my vacation time to find a drugstore and buy a new razor. This product deserves a negative number. Gillette should do much better, shame.

May 6, 2013

Bobbi Brown Luminous Moisturizing Foundation

Mixed feelings

This product provides good coverage and imparts a very beautiful even natural luminous glow as it promises. It is a bit heavy and greasy feeling for my dry/combo skin. All of the colors have a yellow cast which worked well for my light-medium warm skin color. I loved the way my face looked initially, but I have sensitive skin and unfortunately, this product made my skin red and irritated. It is also pretty pricey.

May 3, 2013

Nexxus Youth Renewal Elixer

Review subject

I tried a sample of this. It makes your hair soft, shiny, and frizz free, like any other hair serum on my fine hair. I liked it, but it was not any different than the others. Its fragrance reminds me of YSL Parisienne.

April 30, 2013

Olay Soothing Cucumber Massaging Bar Soap

Not for Me

I love Olay products-they tend to be the best at Skincare out there, PLUS affordable. TB was generous enough to send me a full size bar to try and review. While I loved the massage nubs on the bar, that's where the love ended for me. This soap left my skin feeling dried out and tight like other bar soaps. It is very highly fragranced--that was the big deal killer for me. I think the amount of fragrance caused my skin to be itchy. I did not like the smell at all. It was the signature Olay scent which is very perfume with a touch of cucumber. The scent lingered in my bathroom all day and my husband even commented that he did not like the smell of the new soap I was using. I recommend you smell it before you buy it. You will definitely be able to smell it through the wrapper. You probably also want to avoid it if you have any skin allergy or sensitivity. Bummer.

March 12, 2013

Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer Total Moisture

Great packaging and execution

The engineering behind the spray packaging is perfect. One press dispenses and even mist right where you want it--not to heavy, not too light. It feels moisturizing. It coats evenly, is not messy like I thought it would be and is convenient. The lotion absorbs quickly and moisturizes well. I really liked the concept and the lotion. The only thing that put me off was the scent. It is kind of a floral, cocoa buttery smell that I did not care for. If this was fragrance free, I would absolutely recommend it. If you like the scent, it is a great product.

March 8, 2013

Frederic Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Cream

Torn

I kind of like this product, but not exactly. I may be that it is not appropriate for my baby fine hair/oily scalp. It smells wonderful--like fresh oranges. I have to use a tiny, tiny bit rubbed between my hands and smooth down my fly aways. Any more, and it makes my hair look really greasy and limp. My hair frizzed later on in the afternoon. It may be a good option for thicker, coarser hair. It is a bit too pricy for my taste as well.

February 8, 2013

Bath & Body Works Anti-Bacterial PocketBac Sanitizing Hand Gel

okay if you need a fragranced anti-bacterial

This is a bit expensive for anti-bacterial hand gel and does irritate my skin if I use it often. The scents are strong but pleasant--may interfere with your perfume.

February 7, 2013

Clinique Long Last Lipstick

Best lipstick!

These lipsticks are, in my opinion, the best without SPF. They are reasonably priced. They are very pigmented and last for at least six hours, but wear off evenly. They feel great on the lips and have no fragrance or taste to irritate or interfere with your palette. I LOVE "Twilight Nude", Bamboo Pink, Chianti, guava stain, and pink chocolate. There is a large color selection that works for all skin tones and color preferences from nude to vibrant and deep.

February 1, 2013

Paula's Choice Brow/Hair Tint

No mess + totally foolproof

The unique brush design is the "secret ingredient". This product is excellent for covering stray gray brows and to color a few gray hairs between touch ups. It is similar to mascara, but in side of the bristles is a little longer. It allows you to precisely get the color on the eyebrows and not on your skin (I notoriously get my mascara everywhere around my eyes). If you read the tab for instructions/ usage, the website gives great color recommendations. I use "fawn". It matches my natural color perfectly. It is also extremely affordable. If you are considering this, I HIGHLY recommend it. I was skeptical too.

February 1, 2013