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I received this set for my birthday a couple months ago, and I was excited because I have been a huge fan of any Philosophy shower gel. Yes, The Margarita shower gel DOES smell like Margarita (but fortunately it doesn't have a strong smell of sickening tequila!) and the Melon Daiquiri lip gloss does taste and smell like melon daiquiri (same thing applies, it doesn't have a strong smell of rum). Philosophy shower gels are the only shower gels I will use because it doesn't dry my skin or irritate it because I have eczema. It's a lusciously foaming treat for in the shower. You only need about a quarter size because it foams up really well, so even though this set comes with a small bottle, it can last a verrrrrry long time if you do not use too much of it. I like the lip gloss. It's not as sticky as I was expecting and it does give you high shine, but it's not my favorite gloss. I use it every now any then, but it's not my cup of tea because I'm not a huge fan of melon. However, that's just personal taste. This set costs about 18 dollars for a mini shower gel and the lip gloss, but I would rather have a full size of the shower gel, sans gloss, for 16 dollars. I just ran out of the shower gel (because my mom likes to use this and she likes to splurge), so I will definitely go to the store and pick up a new bottle of this!
July 2, 2012
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The Purity line from Philosophy is a cult favorite, but it's mostly referring to the original purity cream facial cleanser. I received a bar of this for free (luckily), because paying 20 dollars for a bar of soap isn't exactly something I would want to do. Yes, I do like that this makes me feel clean. Anything from the Purity line doesn't have harsh chemicals or detergents in it, so it doesn't irritate your skin (bar soap is usually a HUGE no-no for my eczema skin). It does foam up decently (like any bar of soap), and it's okay to use on my face as well. However, this bar of soap (like any) will be used up quite quickly. If you're paying 20 dollars for a bar of soap that is use up in a month, you might as well pay 16 dollars for a bottle of a Philosophy shower gel that will last for about 3 or 4 months. So this isn't a very savvy purchase to make unless you absolutely have to have bar soap; this is a good alternative to have if you're traveling because you don't have to worry about liquids. Although I don't know if Philosophy is discontinuing this because I only see it in a couple of specific places (this product never really flew off the shelves anyways).
July 2, 2012
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When summer time rolls around, I'm one of those people who turn into a walking grease ball. Therefore, I try to use as few products as possible in order to keep my pores from clogging up. I like my skin to breathe! I gave this a shot because I was looking for a high spf, but with some kind of hydration in it (because most sunscreen fluids don't hydrate enough). This is a little creamier than other sunscreen fluids, and it does hydrate a little better than the thinner fluids, but not as thick as the typical sunscreens. It does absorb quickly and feels light on the skin which is a must, but it doesn't leave me looking greasy which is what I hate with sunscreens. Best of all, this doesn't smell bad. I absolutely HATE Hope In A Jar because I cannot stand the smell of Lavender oil (it makes me ill to smell it), so I like that this doesn't have that strong scent. I love that this is a high spf, but Philosophy is likely going to have to repackage the product to a spf 50+ due to new packaging regulations. However, this really only will protect you for about two hours like any other sunscreen, so you'll have to find some kind of other method to touch up, or just reapply this every two hours. At first, I was a bit iffy because this has Oxybenzone in it which can cause a bit of free-radicals in your skin. However, this does have antioxidants in it which help to neutralize it which is a little better. As far as anti-aging goes, I'm not entirely convinced. I'm still quite young, so I wouldn't notice anything. For someone who does have the appearance of fine lines, then this might nice to pair up with the Miracle Worker moisturizer. As far as hydration goes, this is okay, but I still feel like I need a little more hydration in it. I don't want to have to keep layering creams, so this didn't exactly have me sold. Once again, I can't say that I'm the biggest fan of Philosophy moisturizers.
July 2, 2012
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In the past, I haven't been too impressed with Philosophy fragrances; I love the smell of the shower gels, but with the toilette scent, they just never appealed to me much. However, this year, Philosophy has really done well with their new fragrances, be it this one (Summer Grace) and the Love Sweet Love that came out earlier this year. When I think about summer fragrances, I think of something light like floral and fruits. This has both fruity and floral notes, but they do smell light and they work well to give you a light and refreshing, but still something that smells warm that reminds you of summer days. This has sold extremely well; almost all places have sold out ridiculously quickly even when summer is just beginning. Yes, this fragrance is going to be limited edition, but I would expect Philosophy would have it in their right mind to produce more to cater to the high demand. Anyways, I got the gift set of this which came in a pretty box for $50 and it came with an 8 oz bottle of the Summer Grace firming body emulsion. I love to layer the scent of the toilette with the body lotion because it makes the scent last longer. Without the lotion, this really doesn't last very long on it's own, even if you really spray it on. That's what's very disappointing about this limited edition spray. You use it too quickly because you have to spray it on a lot because it dies down too quickly. Naturally, every person is different. I know some people that it lasts very long on them because they have the right chemistry. But for me, it doesn't last very long unless I layer it with the firming body emulsion. The biggest beef I have with Philosophy is that the best scents they release (be it toilette, shower gel, etc) tend to be limited edition only, whereas the more mediocre scents tend to be limited edition and sell out so quickly. Therefore, I just hope Philosophy releases this one every year for summer. Although I am not entirely convinced that I would repurchase another bottle or set, I did like it enough to keep it and want to use it. It's a lovely scent, but not extraordinary. I definitely like this toilette better than their classic scents (ie Amazing Grace, Eternal Grace, etc).
July 2, 2012
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If you're looking for that classic pure soap scent, then this is a great product for you. It smells clean and crisp, and a little goes a long way to create a luxurious foaming experience in the shower. It is a bit pricey for a bottle, but as long as you don't squirt out a lot every time, then this will last you for months. I love the scent of it, but every now and then I do opt for some other kind of scent, be it sweet or floral, whatever my taste is feeling like. I absolutely adore Philosophy washes because they are the only washes that doesn't irritate my skin, make it dry, and clean my skin well. Plus, there are so many scents available with new scents always coming out, that it is impossible not to find something you will like.
July 2, 2012
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Does its job, stays on and goes on well. I have the bright red pencil and it's very creamy and easy to put on your lips. It makes a HUGH difference in how well my lipstick stays on. I can't live without it and it's at a good price for a long-lasting product.
July 2, 2012
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This pencil is double-ended and it gives you two separate looks that can be used day or night. A little goes a LONG way with this pencil. I use mine all the time and I still have a long pencil. This is very creamy and it only takes a couple of strokes under your brow to give you a perfect highlight. Since it's creamy, it's easy to blend with your finger which is a dream because I don't have to mess with powders, brushes, or sticky liquids. It's subtle, but still enough to enhance your brow area. I love that it's not glittery or too shimmery. One end is a matte pink that brightens, and the other end is more of a satin color that adds just a tiny shimmer, but not too much--so you could wear this in the office without it being too dramatic. It blends well with eye shadows, so don't be afraid to use a cream pencil with powder shadows. There are a couple of different Brow Duality shades, but the one I have is shell and lace. Shell is a matte nude-pink and Lace is a subtle nude-gold. I LOVE to use the Shell shade in the inner corners of my eyes and use my finger to blend. I don't have to worry about any powder getting into my eyes and irritating my contacts, but it's also the perfect amount of highlight without creating a distraction. This is the perfect pencil to use with any eye look regardless of whether your look is au natural, soft, or dramatic. Even if you don't wear eye makeup, you can use a little bit of this to brighten your appearance in a subtle way.
July 2, 2012
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There's a reason why Anastasia is known as the "Queen of Brows" in Hollywood. I have used so many brow products from all brands and hers are by far the best by a landslide. What I love is that there is a diverse product line to cater to each person's own taste in brow filling method; be it pencil, powder, etc. However, the area under our brows need some love too. A good brow highlighter can actually make brows appear better groomed and shaped, which comes in handy in between brow groomings. What I love about the Anastasia Eye Lights Matte Pencil is that it is so creamy that a couple of strokes under each brow will do, followed by a little easy blending with your finger. The best thing about this is that it's mess-free. It's not a messy powder that can get over the place, you don't need a brush to blend it, or you don't have to wash your hands because it's not sticky like a liquid. This pencil comes in a universal shade of pink which brightens up any brow bone on any skin tone. Don't be scared of it--it doesn't show up as a bright pastel pink like the pencil looks. It subtly brightens the area making your brows look glam. You can wear this any time, day or night, and it is one of the best pencils you can keep with you for a quick pick me up. A lot of people don't know that this is a versatile pencil; you can use a little under your eyes, on your cupid's bow on on the ridge of your nose which creates a perfect subtle highlight and can brighten any dark area.
July 2, 2012
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Peter Thomas Roth is one of my favorite skin care lines (along with Ole Henriksen). Sun protection is SUPER important (no brainer), but even more so because I live in Arizona. Because we get such vicious sun rays, I make sure to be extra vigilant with sun protection products, but more specifically what's in it. I LOVE that this has a lower level of Oxybenzone in it (at 3,5 percent) as opposed to the typical 6 percent level most sunscreens have. Oxybenzone is a chemical sunscreen that can cause a large production of free radicals in the skin which an cause premature aging (as if you have enough to worry about already with skin cancer risks!) So even though it would be ideal withOUT the Oxybenzone, I do like that it's much less strength. I do really love how this feels on your skin. It is very sheer and lightweight, but most importantly it absorbs into the skin like a dream. You do not have to worry about it leaving a white film on your skin. Like the name mentions, it does not make your skin feel greasy, in fact it actually makes it feel quite soft! The price is 26 dollars for a 4 ounce bottle which is a bit much unless you're hardcore devoted. Especially so when you should actually be using an entire ounce for your entire body. Therefore if you followed the FDA recommended amount of sunscreen to achieve getting the level of protection described (spf 30 in this case), and you wore the sunscreen EVERY day, then you would run out after four days (assuming you don't reapply--although you should if you're out for longer and then you run out faster). Peter Thomas Roth comes out with amazing products, but this one is a little bittersweet because of how bad it burns your wallet.
June 21, 2012
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Clinique was one of the first "decent" skin care lines I started trying, but I quickly lost interest in it because the products aren't right for ME. I did try this out because I was looking for a higher spf protection for my face, but wasn't going to irritate my very sensitive skin. So I decided to give Clinique a chance and I was disappointed. First off, let me tell you what I like. For one, I like that it has a blend of chemical sunscreens and physical sunscreens. The chemical sunscreens are going to absorb into the skin and absorb the uv rays before they can damage your skin cells. The physical sunscreens sit on the surface and reflect the uv rays away from your skin. Therefore you have both the surface and subsurface layers of skin. Second, I love how many anti-oxidants are in this. Chemical sunscreens have a bad habit of creating free-radicals that can damage your skin, but those anti-oxidants neutralize them so they become stable. What I don't like about this product is what makes it unbearable and impossible for me to wear. First off, the smell is horrendous. It might likely be me, but this smells awful compared to other sunscreens. It makes me cringe and I can't stand putting on my face. Second, I just don't like the way it feels on my skin. It feels and looks greasy and it just doesn't absorb into the skin like other products. It's not even anything to do with the sunscreens in it. This is just a product that is wrong for me. Even though the price is better than other sunscreens, I'd rather pay twice as much if it's going to give me the experience and protection that I want.
June 21, 2012
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