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charlischuler

  • Where you live:Los Angeles, CA
  • Ratings: 123
  • Reviews: 121
  • Name: Charli Schuler
  • Age: 30

October 29, 2009, 5:40 pm

Warning: Application of this rose-colored potion may result in deep, passionate urges to seduce others. The most flirtatious fragrance in Chanel's classic lineup, this citrus-y, floral scent makes me feel like Brigitte Bardot. Just one spritz comes on strong like a freshly sliced orange, but fades into subtle notes of jasmine that beg to be discovered at very close proximity. Though expensive, one bottle can last for years. (I don't recommend traveling with it.)

Product Reviewed: Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Parfum

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January 25, 2009, 5:02 pm

You know "that gal" ... the one with the, uh, peachy keen complexion? The brightening effect of this light pink primer is so subtle, it's barely noticeable. But the glue-stick packaging deserves an award for creativity and ease of use. Click the bottom of the stick to push the berry-scented cream out of the mesh plastic top -- fun to watch. The lotion-textured primer is non-greasy, non-sticky and easily blendable for a smooth, even pre-foundation base. Lasts all day long.

Product Reviewed: Benefit That Girl

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January 14, 2009, 4:13 pm

Tom's of Maine Natural Clean & Gentle Care Toothpaste helps banish dry mouth. Period. The thin paste inventively substitutes lightly foaming glycyrrhizin (from purified licorice root) for the drying foamer found in conventional toothpastes, sodium lauryl sulfate. And while flouride fights cavities, xylitol and aloe effectively soothe dry mouth (genius!). If you're looking for long-lasting, fresh breath however, look away; the fruity, palatable flavor fades within an hour. (Also, be warned: Coaxing last bits of product out of the easily punctured recyclable aluminum tube is a challenge.)

Product Reviewed: Tom's of Maine Natural Clean & Gentle Care SLS-Free Anticavity plus Whitening Fluoride Toothpaste

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January 14, 2009, 3:23 pm

Oily hair types searching for an eco-friendly, clarifying shampoo can turn to Kiss My Face Big Body Volumizing Shampoo -- if they don't mind a few kinks. While the name suggests loads of volume, the formula simply doesn't weigh your hair down. Lack of sodium lauryl sulfate (aka suds) means it won't dry your scalp, but it's also hard to distribute through long hair (you'll need gobs). Hair may be tangled post-rinse so keep a light conditioner handy. Still, its reasonable price, refreshingly few ingredients and subtle lavender-chamomile scent make it a great choice for occasional use.

Product Reviewed: Kiss My Face Big Body Volumizing Shampoo

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December 3, 2008, 3:27 pm

This "alternative to doctor-administered anti-wrinkle injections" is for aging women who fear needles and big bills. The shiny silver bottle (about the size of a salt shaker) holds just enough ivory gel to barely justify the price. A daily squirt is all you need. Expect to adapt to a mild, tingling sensation. Skin around the eyes will seem tighter, brighter and slightly less wrinkled while product is on, but alas, results disappear with mere face wash.

Product Reviewed: Fusion Beauty LiftFusion Eye Lift

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November 24, 2008, 11:26 am

Lippmann Collection Material Girl is a great value considering its contents would cost a lot more if bought separately. Deluxe minis of Sarah Smile (sheer pink polish), My Old Flame (classic red), nail hardener and cuticle oil, with a full-size Rich Girl hand and cuticle cream and three lavender-scented Stripper polish remover "mitts," are a great intro to the luxury brand. The plush, roomy bag, adorned with a functional mini nail file, is perfect for organizing and travel. My only complaints: no base and top coats, and one Stripper mitt isn't always enough to remove 10 digits of polish.

Product Reviewed: Lippmann Collection Material Girl Nail Essentials Set

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November 14, 2008, 5:55 pm

The price is a little steep for a drugstore balm, even if it is L'Oreal, but you'll likely get several months of daily use out of each palm-sized pot. The texture is indeed jelly-like, with a light, sweet smell and taste. Lips feel smooth and soft with not too much slick or stick. Potential buggy features? Though the HiP line is known for rich pigments, what appears to be bright color in the package turns very sheer, almost colorless, on lips. Also, the pot is a bit bulky (glass, perhaps?) and requires you to use your finger or a brush (not included) to apply.

Product Reviewed: L'Oreal Paris HiP high intensity pigments Jelly Balm

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November 7, 2008, 5:26 pm

Its packaging is larger, lighter and inferior to the pricier Zeno Pro, but Thermaclear works just as well to combat emerging blemishes with heat. Unlike Zeno's tolerably hot, 150-second sessions, each Thermaclear treatment delivers a more intense, stinging zap of thermal energy -- but in only two seconds. Count on a newly clogged, pulsating pore (pretty much the only blemish these devices work on) to fade two days after about three treatments. Though Thermaclear runs on AA, not rechargeable, batteries, its $20 tip only needs replacement annually or if damaged.

Product Reviewed: Thermaclear Acne Therapy System

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November 7, 2008, 5:19 pm

Made from 73 percent organic ingredients, Origins Organics Foaming Face Wash not only smells great (if you like botanical, hippie-esque scents) but also swiftly removes all but dark, waterproof eye makeup. One economical pump of the naturally preserved olive- and essential-oil formula (think serum form) lathers into a thin, white foam that covers the whole face and rinses easily, leaving combo/oily skin types refreshed without irritating blemishes (allergies excluded). Dry skin types won't feel totally stripped of oils but may still need a light moisturizer.

Product Reviewed: Origins Organics Foaming Face Wash

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November 7, 2008, 5:08 pm

A semi-strong alcohol scent and a department-store price tag make H20+ Green Tea Antioxidant Face Complex just short of spectacular. Green tea leaf extract helps this two-month supply of cooling, water-based cream impressively diminish the appearance of creases and fine lines with twice daily use. But dry skin types need multiple layers of product (meaning more application time) to get close to "powerfully hydrating" results. Also, while the sensitive skin formula absorbs quickly without spawning breakouts or leaving greasy residue, it curiously contains about 50 ingredients ... including fragrance.

Product Reviewed: H2O+ Green Tea Antioxidant Face Complex

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