Reviews by PrincessSD

PrincessSD says "This is good stuff!" about Dior Diorshow Mascara

PrincessSD — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:34:12 GMT

I love Diorshow!! For the longest time I refused to buy it because of the price, but I read one too many good reviews and decided to take the plunge. I am so glad I did.

I have long thick lashes to begin with, but I big dramatic eyes so I always glam them up as much as possible. I wear two coats during the day and four when I'm going out at night, and my eyes pop. Even my mother commented on how nice my lashes looked.

The big brush took some getting used to, but I have a tendency to be very methodical about my mascara. I get right in there and work with the eye lol, so I don't usually make mistakes. And I don't even try to use it on the lower lashes - I'm content with a random waterproof there and everything works out.

Great stuff, but I'm still on the hunt. I'll buy again, but I'll also try something else at the same time....

PrincessSD says "Miracle treatment" about Redken Extreme

PrincessSD — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:20:37 GMT

The Redken Extreme line really works. My hair was badly damaged a few years ago and I was shown the *Extreme* light. A stylist chopped my locks and pointed me to the Shampoo, Conditioner, Deep Fuel and All Soft Butter Treatment, and my hair has never been better.

It took about a month, maybe a little more, but my hair became strong again, and is now longer and stronger than before. I could probably switch back to the cheaper stuff I used before, but since this has been proven to work I don't see why I should. I use the shampoo and conditioner most of the time -unless I'm going curly, then it's the Smooth Down and regular All Soft conditioner- and I alternate weekends of Deep Fuel and Butter.

Never in 28 years have I had better hair! My girlfriends scoff when I pick up the bottles, because of the price, but I just tell them it's worth every penny!!!
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PrincessSD says "Saved my hair" about Redken : All Soft Heavy Cream Treatment for Dry and Brittle Hair 8.5 oz

PrincessSD — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:03:12 GMT

Redken All Soft Butter treatment was part of a customized arsenal. I fried my hair a couple of years ago and after getting a good amount lopped off at a salon, the stylist recommended the Redken Extreme line and an occasional Butter treatment.

She went to work with the Extreme and I sat under a cap of Butter for nearly an hour. I hated the cut -nothing she did, I was just missing a lot of hair!- but I couldn't stop touching my new hair - it was so soft!

I use a neutralizing shampoo every two weeks and follow with the Butter treatment for a deep condition. I wash my hair and just veg out for an hour or so with a shower cap on. Despite the formula being so thick, my hair rinses clean and soft, and feels like you couldn't force a tangle it you wanted to. I will never be out of this stuff!...

PrincessSD says "One of the good guys" about Redken Smooth Down Shampoo 10.1 oz

PrincessSD — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:51:24 GMT

I use a combination of Redken Smooth Down shampoo and All Soft conditioner when I plan to waer my hair curly. I've found that the Smooth Down keeps all of the hair in line, and it's a good, clean-feeling formula.

Don't pour a puddle in your hand like I did the first time I used it - it's just a waste. A little goes a long way!

I so love Redken!
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PrincessSD says "Works for me" about Garnier Fructis Style Full Control Hairspray Non Aerosol Strong

PrincessSD — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:47:33 GMT

I love this spray. I pretty much only bother with hairspray when my hair is completely out, otherwise it's gel or something else, and this is my go-to bottle. I HATE crunchy overdone hair, and Ii'm willing to miss a function to rewash rather than deal with it.

I don't go crazy with the trigger so my hair doesn't get hard and it's only been crunchy one time, but I freely admit user error on my end that day. The hold lasts all day, and it smells good.

Garnier Full Control Flexible Hold Strong is good stuff. Maybe it's all in how you use it ...
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PrincessSD says "Worked better than I thought it would!!" about Garnier Fructis Wonder Waves Wave Enhancing Spray

PrincessSD — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:40:18 GMT

I bought Wonder Waves Waves Enhancing Spray about a week ago because I happened to see it on sale. My hair waves a tiny bit when wet, and even that is over once I run a comb through it.

I was afraid it would make my hair stiff so I used Redken All Soft conditioner before spraying my hair thoroughly with the product. The liquid itself is thin and nonsticky, which I appreciate. Like all Garnier products, it smelled like a dream. I followed the directions and twisted my hair tightly before coiling around the base. I didn't have any plastic bobby pins/clips on hand, so I secured the coils with tiny butterfly clips.

I let it dry overnight and when I took it all down, I sprayed it with the Garnier All Day Flexible Hold hairspray, fingercombed it and flipped it around a little and my hair looked great. The spray and coiling combination produced Brazillian-like (it's kind of hard to describe, but they were deep) waves, but I think it depends on how tightly you twist your hair -I went......

PrincessSD says "my summer bffl!" about Degree Women Ultra Clear Antiperspirant & Deodorant

PrincessSD — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:37:26 GMT

Degree Ultra Clear is pretty much the only deodorant I will use during the summer or with black tops. It keeps my pits dry, and doesn't leave nasty white marks all over everything. The scents are light and pretty,

I keep a mini in the glove compartment of my car, one at work, several spare in the closet ...

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PrincessSD says "my favorite" about Cascade Complete Powder

PrincessSD — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:31:30 GMT

I bought Cascade Complete gel w/ bleach, not quite believing that it would work as advertised and was pleasantly surprised. I didn't rinse one thing before starting the machine {a basic dishwasher, supplied by landlord} and the dishes came out perfectly.

This is definitely one of only 2 products I would use!

PS - never tried the powder.

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PrincessSD says "i host book shows every few months, love it free!!" about Partylite Candles

PrincessSD — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:24:22 GMT

I love Partylite!! My friend's wife sent a catalog with him to work a few years ago and I became the b-i-g-g-e-s-t fan!! She had a few shows, and I tried to stock up then. Three of my friends have become consultants in the past 3 months, and our circle of friends have been helpin keep their businesses afloat. I now have a plastic 3-drawer rolling container packed with boxes of candles, and holders and decorative items are everywhere.

I've never been happier :). I love the scents of the candles b/c they smell like exactly what they're called. I'm never overpowered by the aromas, and I can tell you that as I type, I am floating in a cloud of Porch Lemonade bliss!!

It's even better when you host a party. I had a book show w/ close to $1000 in sales and made out like a bandit - also made use of the fast cash. Have one, you'll see what the fuss us about!

Lastly, let me say that the products ARE a little pricey. However, I'm so in love with the scents that I'm willing to pay. I...

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PrincessSD says "just when you forget it's on, it sends a new scent!" about Febreze Scentstories Player

PrincessSD — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:08:11 GMT

I've had a Febreze ScentStories in my home for years and I love it! As soon as you start to relax into one scent, it bounds right into another. I have a cat, two fishtanks and a guy {enough said}, and this works wonders when I need it!...

PrincessSD says "my signature scent" about Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline

PrincessSD — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:01:20 GMT

Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline is my new favorite scent; I say *new* because our affair has been going on for just under a year now. I have two bottles, one that I carry with me in the event of a meeting immediately after work and another for the house. THAT is how serious I am about this stuff.

Everyone always wants to know what I'm wearing, and my bf goes crazy for it, which is really all I need - I love it!!

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PrincessSD says "this is one of my staple cleaning products" about Clorox Clean Up

PrincessSD — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:46:10 GMT

I have been using Clorox clean up for years and keep a bottle of it in my kitchen, and another in the bathroom. I use it on everything - there's nothing bleach can't fix lol!!...

PrincessSD says "all I will use" about Glad ForceFlex Tall Kitchen Trash Bags

PrincessSD — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:42:44 GMT

I received a sample of the Glad ForceFlex tall kitchen bag bag several years and have been hooked ever since! I jam them full of trash b/c we hate taking out it (we live on the 3rd fl and it's a HIKE to the dumpster!) and have never broken one yet. I also use them for trips to the laundromat, chockful of clothes and whatever else. Some of these have torn (most have been in use for months, being thrown down stairs, tossed into the backs of cars, dragged around on the ground and just thoroughly abused), but the tears are minimal and they're still in the rotation!!

This is a great product and I'll never buy cheap, bargain trash bags again. I've already turned both mine and my boyfriend's mom's into believers!

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PrincessSD says "so convenient and powerful" about Cascade 2-in-1 Action Pacs with Bleach Hydroclean and Dawn

PrincessSD — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:34:10 GMT

Cascade 2-in-1 action pacs w/ Dawn and bleach, along with Cascade Complete, is pretty much the only thing that is used in my dishwasher. I hate the whole pre-rinsing thing and like to just jam things into the dishwasher, spray it down with Clorox bleach and run the cycle.

I love this product because it gives me the option to do just that! I peel off anything that may be stuck on to the dishes, but for the most part I don't do anything drastic. My dishes go in gross and come out sparkling!

The pacs are ridiculously easy to use; just drop it in the little drawer and flip it closed. Think I might teach the cat how to do this lol!

I recommend this to everyone, and if you stay on top of your local newspapers, there are usually coupons every few months :)

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PrincessSD says "the first thing that didn't give me razor bumps!" about Bikini Zone Sensitive Skin Shave Gel

PrincessSD — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:27:11 GMT

I took a chance on Bikini Zone Sensitive Skin razor gel b/c nothing had ever worked for me, and there was a great sale on the website. Sooooo glad I did!!

This is heaven on the bikini area, and I discovered this past weekend that if you turn the gel to lather, it works feels even better. Coupled with my Schick Quattro, I haven't had any razor bumps to speak of.

As a test, I used it on my underarms as well; I think they're trained to the Intuition b/c they didn't like it so much.

Totally recommend for the Bikini Zone!!!

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PrincessSD says "not so good" about BIC Soleil Triple Blade Razor with Lube Strip For Women

PrincessSD — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:17:03 GMT

I bought the BIC Soleil Citron Pivot version for my shore house and OWWW!!! I wound up with the worst razor burn, even though I used it with my usual bikini shave gel! It itched like crazy all weekend, bordering on torture since I couldn't even scratch.

Ladies, be forewarned- do NOT let the sun shine in!!!

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PrincessSD says "love it!!" about Schick Quattro for Women

PrincessSD — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:59:41 GMT

I remember when Schick ran a promotion giving the Quattro away for free; I signed my entire family up! This hot little pink number is amazing at what it's formulated to do, getting every snippet of hair on the first pass. Leaves my skin feeling like silk.

I'm too lazy to shave everything with it (prefer the Intuition for most), but this is the only razor I will use on my bikini area. Refills are indeed pricey, but worth every penny!!

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PrincessSD says "quick and easy!!" about Schick Intuition Plus Razor

PrincessSD — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:49:54 GMT

I love the Intuition line, have been using it from the very beginning w/ the original. I have everything down to a science and the soap lasts for quite some time. I've even managed to learn to shave in such a way that the bottom doesn't sip away *much* faster than the top.

I just love how fast it shaves my legs and underarms, very close and smooth. I don't really know about the moisturizing qualities, as I always use separate lotions after-bath anyway.

I have both the original and the Plus, and yes - the original soap bars last longer.

Good stuff if you know what you're doing! :)

*** Almost forgot to mention that I NEVER use it for bikini area. I tried that once and was a prickly fool for the effort!!!

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PrincessSD says "working for me!!!" about SlimQuick Extreme

PrincessSD — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:34:41 GMT

I have been taking Slimquick Extreme for a wk and have had no issues thus far. I put on several pounds over the past few months (though my girlfriends don't see what my issue is lol) and wanted something that would knock me down to normal size within a few weeks.

After wk 1, I'm already pleased. I don't deal in "pounds" so I use a Curves tape measurer to get my measurements. I have lost several inches overall and am well on my way back to a comfortable body size!

I read the entire pamphlet and followed the instructions RELIGIOUSLY, taking the amount directed in 6-hour, morning/afternoon intervals. I do cardio and strength sessions several evenings/wk. I watch what I eat and didn't drink much besides water - 1 cup of coffee first thing in the morning is my only caffeine.

I haven't been jittery ONCE, which is surprising considering other reviews - I had been expecting it and nothing. Anyway ... I should also mention that my workouts feel a lot more productive. I'm literally...

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PrincessSD says "I love my Pearl!! (it's the updated 8130)" about Blackberry - Pearl Smartphone Cell Phone

PrincessSD — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:55:34 GMT

I bought my red Pearl in March, and after several days of impatience in which I didn't really want to read the manual (but I wanted it set up exactly as my last phone had been; unfortunately that phone was NOT a Blackberry), I managed to find a forum strictly for Blackberry users that helped me with everything I wanted to know. After 3 days of ownership, I had my personal ringtones and backgrounds back!!!

I love the fact that I can constantly link to my email addresses quickly and easily; setting that up was no problem for me. The Internet is easy to navigate, though the browser could use a pep-pill at times. It came with a handy case, but I will totally invest in some skins after reading several other reviews!

The phone is small and sexy, and I love how user-friendly it is. Though I might add that people who are not tech sevvy MAY have an issue with it, anyone who has used a cell phone in the past will have the hang of it within a week or two. The camera is excellent, considering...

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