L'Oreal Paris Double Extend Beauty Tubes

Way Too Much Work!

I bought this based on a friend's recommendation, however, she failed to mention it is a huge time consumer! YES, it will give you super long lashes(mine were touching my eyebrows!)YES, it stays on ALL DAY( probably all week if you left it on). Problem: It took a long time to apply and even longer to remove!! You have to read the directions and it basically tells you to work on one eye at a time...so I did. I applied the white base, which you must do to get the lengthening effect, and that took some time, then you have to go over it with the actual mascara...more time to actually "build" the extension look. Now, for removal, don't even think about touching this stuff with your normal eye make-up remover. I had to soak some cotton pads in warm water and place on each eye. It WILL come off, however, not so much in tubes but in these weird stringy clumps. I don't have that kind of time to mess with all this and while I liked the length of my lashes, it doesn't do too much for volume. I'm over it.

March 6, 2009

Nexxus Sleek Memory Straightening Smoothing Spray

Better Over Time

I have been using this since last summer and I have noticed a definite improvement in my naturally curly hair. I have been straightening the "mop" as I like to call it since age 18 and I have very spirally curls. Over time, this has pulled out the curl considerably. When I emerge from the shower, my curls are definitely less defined and it makes straightening alot easier. PS- I used to swear by CHI, BUT I now use the Bespoke Labs T3 straightening iron...it...is...AMAZING!!Try it, and you will convert!

March 6, 2009

Phytomer Rosee Visage Toning Cleansing Lotion

Not Too Impressive

I received this as a free gift and decided to use it as a toner after my normal cleansing routine. Meh..nothing good to speak of. I'm definitely not a fan of the rose scent and didn't care for the way it left my combination skin feeling quite tight and somewhat dry. Somewhat refreshing on a hot day when I'm sweaty, I've used it after a workout too just as a quick alternative to washing my face, but again, not impressed. I will definitely not purchase a full size.

January 3, 2009

Avon ANEW CLINICAL Plump & Smooth Lip System

Great product...bad packaging

I have lately noticed that AVON has put out some excellent products in their anti-aging line and this is definitely one of them. I tried it out about a year ago and have been using ever since. I mainly keep buying it for the smoothing side of the treatment stick(the white side). I am 35, and starting to notice some lines, especially the lovely "parentheses" starting to form from the outer edges of my nose to my upper lip. I started using this on those and around my lips in general and there is a noticable improvement. The plumper side (gray side) keeps my lips smooth and with a nice color. I usually wear it alone during the day at work because I'm not a huge fan of lipstick or glosses in the daytime. There's a slight plumping effect too, but nothing to get excited about. Overall, the formulas are great and I will continue to buy until they (hopefully never) discontinue. I've rated it a 9 only because I have to agree with most of the other reviewers that the packaging is annoying! I would like to see it come out in a more user friendly package.

January 3, 2009

Obagi Nu-Derm Foaming Gel

Love This!

Wonderful foaming cleanser leaves a no residue- feel. Skin feels supple and dewy afterwards, yet very clean and refreshed. I also mix a bit of exfoliator with it about once a week. Works great!

February 6, 2008