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I like these complexion mists for the summer. It is perfect after workout moisturizer when my skin needs to be refreshed with just a bit of light moisture. It is also nice spritzed in a regular moisturizer. The scent is also nice, not too strong, but refreshing and clean. Not enough to replace my regular moisturizer but a good supplement.
April 30, 2009
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I don't really notice much of a difference between the Biore pore strips and the Ultra strips. They aren't really good for keeping your pores clear. It is fun to see the bits of oil stuck onto the strip, but it doesn't really keep your pores clear and the deeply rooted blackheads and whiteheads don't come out on the strip. Also, using these also irritates my skin so I only like using them when my skin is generally pretty happy anyways. Fun, but not really good for my complexion.
April 30, 2009
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I don't use these regularly because they aren't really any better than a proper washing and exfoliating. Yes, they clear your pores somewhat. It is fun to see little bits of oil stuck to these strips, but they don't grab those really deeply clogged pores. Also, they don't really help keep those pores free of oil. A day or two later there won't be much a difference and if you use them too often they irritate the skin.
April 30, 2009
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I'm not really a fan of the original scent. It doesn't have a nice smell and is a bit thick and waxy. I don't find it really moisturizing. It seems to seal the lips so that moisture can't escape more than adding moisture. I wouldn't really recommend this one.
April 30, 2009
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I love Tweezerman tweezers and the slant tweezer is the best. They are sharp and line up together perfectly. I love the mini tweezer because it is small and discreet. I usually leave a pair in my purse so that I can grab those stray hairs on my upper lip or chin even when I'm traveling. The fact that these are so small is also great for when grabbing those almost invisible hairs where you almost have your face pressed up against a mirror.
April 29, 2009
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I really wish this soap came in a non-anti-bacterial soap. The scents are really good and the little beads help me really scrub away dirt, but I don't like using anti-bacterial soap everyday. The Aromatherapy line from B&B is triclosan-free but I don't love the scents as much as this line. I usually leave a bottle in the kitchen for a good scrubbing after I have been handling raw meat and my hands feel really clean. I also love buying these soaps on sale because you can get them for about the same price as discount store brands.
April 29, 2009
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I'm on the fence about blackhead removers since it is way too easy to over-do it, but sometimes it is a quick way to remove those nasty things. First, I only do it at night after a hot shower or at least after I've washed my face and left a hot towel on my face to open up my pores. I also only allow myself two passes to get a blackhead out (or at least mostly out). I find if I do those things I usually keep my skin from being to irritated. I also find that they come out best if I don't put direct pressure and kind of sweep the blackhead remover over the pore. Sometimes they come out better if you push at a different angle which is why I'll give myself two passes. I find that if I keep on attacking a stubborn blackhead it either still refuses to come out, becomes irritated and explodes into a pimple or comes out, is irritated and becomes so red that it might as well be a pimple. If you are a crazy picker, don't buy this. If you have self-control and want to remove the occasional blackhead, go for it.
April 29, 2009
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This is a nice, minty mouthwash but it only comes in a smallish bottle that is usually over 5 dollars. The flavor is quite strong and I do think it keeps my mouth fresh. My partner ended up using most of my bottle because he's a mouthwash junkie. I probably would buy it again for myself, but with him in the house I'd spend a lot of money just on mouthwash. Still, he loved it and it killed even his smoker's breath so I can't complain about its effectiveness.
April 29, 2009
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This is a great floss. I love the flat floss because it seems to grab more gunk from between my teeth. I have a few wide spaces that thin floss doesn't seem to get as effectively. I also prefer getting the flavored floss; the minty flavor makes flossing that much nicer so I'm more likely to do it.
April 29, 2009
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Burt's Lip Shimmers are moisturizing like Burt's Lip Balms but with a good shot of color like lipstick. They don't have the staying power of lipsticks but are easier to apply and not as drying. This is a great way to try several of Burt's Lip Shimmers unless you don't like dark lip colors. The Champagne color is great because it is really light and can be layered over lipsticks to give them a frosty sparkle. The other three colors are quite dark and are closer to lipstick than lip balm. The plus is that you can put a layer of the Champagne color which will make the other colors seem less severe.
April 28, 2009
