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It's less greasy than pomade but it is definitely stretchy, sticky and somewhat heavy. I had to put extra effort into combing out white residue left from applying the pomade and found it was bit too much for a texturizer. I want something more weightless, more definition but not as much as a gel. However, it is definitely flexible and can be resculpted. The aroma was pleasing and the pump makes this all the more convenient. The pros do outweigh the cons however I still believe I could find a better texturizer over this.
October 20, 2009
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With this brand of hair dye, I always love the results. I never get the brassiness, I get natural looking highlight or when the sun hits my hair, I get shine all over and it still makes my hair look healthy. I like that the color shows up even on my Asian black hair which usually takes a few dyes in othe regular brands to get to the color shade I want but this box makes it so much easier, fast, painless, and I get lovely looks for my hair! This is definitely my favorite dye on the market that I would prefer over paying much more going to the salon getting an all over color.
September 22, 2009
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Olay's bath products don't please me so much because of their scents. The odors remind me way too much of detergent but this one wasn't as distasteful because it was lighter and I liked how effective this product was cleansing but it did leave me a bit drier than I'd like to be. The exfoliants don't do so much because they are so widely dispersed so you may be better off using a loofah or a bath sponge. Overall, I'm giving this a couple more stars than I would any Olay soaps considering this one gave me the best experience; still wasn't up to par in my book of standards though for bath products.
January 6, 2009
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It's a steep price for a moisturizer, I'll be frank with that. Why? Because it's a moisturizer that claims to reduce oil. While it helped shine to a minimum for an hour or two, there was still the problem t-zone that was reflecting like any other day. I'd still prefer a primer over this. The smell is much like botanicals and the texture is simiar to Clinique's dramatically different gel or a body lotion. It does moisturize well for quite some time but the oil control does half the job. For liquid foundations, it made me look shiny. For powder foundations, it made me dewy which can be flattering. Overall, not worth opening my wallet for though because it's not a staple for my cosmetic collection. I need more than what it gave me to be impressed.
November 21, 2008
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I wanted to like this because the concept is swipe, dry, done. Nope. I bought this in hopes to find a replacement for my other eyeliner and when I used this, it not only wasn't the rich black I was looking for, it was somewhat transparent. The felt tip also dried in some areas after a couple uses so snap the cap shut as soon as you're done using it! Over all, I found the felt tip too big for my waterline, making lines too thick and sometimes it streaked on my upper lid as I hoped it would dry faster. Convenience, yes. Affordable, yes. Quality? Not quite what I had in mind.
November 20, 2008
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Napolean Perdis, Stila Smudge Pots, Clinique Cream Eyeliner, MAC Fluidline, etc. - Now? L'Oreal's HIP Cream Eyeliner. The packaging is basically a glass jar with a plastic screw lid. It comes with a brush but let me tell you about the brush, it's mediocre. While the convenience of a brush sounds like a deal, I found it too thick to create winged lines or for the waterline; I'm not really aiming for the gypsy look. It isn't flattering on me. The brush is also a little stiff, rigid and can scratch the lids if you aren't careful. I do recommend using another eyeliner brush if you're looking for more precise detailing. The lasting power of this eyeliner is impressive, just about as long as the luxe brands but it's too bad it's near luxe price. For five dollars more, you're at the Clinique counter buying their version or perhaps even MAC. After it's reached it's staying capability, which for me, I'd say it was eight or nine hours throughout the day, it flaked a bit. Overall, I'd still give it a higher rating just because this is sold conveniently almost just about anywhere if the mall or a boutique is miles away and it performs just as well as "the names."
November 20, 2008
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HIP's Jelly Balm was released after MAC had their Tender Tones collection of Lip Balms. Coincidence? I think not. This is quite pigmented, especially for a lip balm and the shades are ultimately flattering but after maybe thirty minutes or an hour, I find it gone. I didn't eat, I didn't smack my lips, nothing's touched them. I wish it wore longer and for a price a bit steeper than your average mass retail lipgloss range, I'd expect better. It's a simple tinted lip balm with an exagerrated price overall. But - if you wear a lipstick similar to the shade of the balm or something that coordinates with it, it ends up giving a subtle sheen of gloss rather than wet lips look. This does flatter lipsticks and keep lips moist for the time being if your lipstick tends to dry and chap your lips.
November 20, 2008
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This featherweight powder does the trick. I hated dusting translucent powder on top whether it was a high end brand or a cheap brand and sometimes find that it either left a dust of white film on my face or that it didn't settle well with my foundation. This is absolutely enough to use as a natural powder too, just use a concealer and use this powder to even the skin tone and you get a very natural finish. The secret agent case seems very cool as well and is a reminder of MAC's sleekness at half the price.
August 13, 2008
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This is a product that does live up to its own hype. It is actually a known fact that Kohl's did not pay Ashley Judd a cent to endorse this as her favorite product, she simply does use it. I went to a beauty seminar and this was one of the gifts they gave away for attending. I tried it and overnight, I saw a luminous radiance to my skin and no irritation signs which I usually do with items with fragrance and creams. This is absolutely great for delivering a smooth, clean look and absorbs quite well so that your makeup doesn't look at all streaky once this fully absorbs and a little bit goes a plenty of ways!
August 13, 2008
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The simple classy look of the bottle does remind me of the American Beauty because it's timeless, pretty, yet simple. However, I wished the scent wasn't too musty and the floral blend wasn't pleasing to me. The first spray smells pleasant but when it settles, the fragrance immediately turns into something totally different which is a negative for me. I like consistency when it comes to scent.
August 13, 2008
