Reviews about Misc. Skin Care

kauton says "I have finally found the perfect makeup!" about Bare Escentuals Bare Minerals Complextion Makeup

kauton — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:21:39 GMT

I am willing to pay for quality. And yet, Bare Minerals Makeup doesn't break the bank!

Over several years, I have searched for a makeup that actually covers my dark circles, doesn't look heavy on my skin, and doesn't cause me to break out. I have tried almost every Department Store makeup brand, many home business makeup companies, and finally Bare Minerals.

Bare Minerals is the first makeup that I am completely satisfied using everyday! It is light and yet covers dark circles and blemishes remarkably well! I have purchased my Bare Minerals from a Bare Minerals store in the mall and am so pleased with the customer service offered by the associates. They have been so helpful as I expand my eye color makeup. They take their time to allow you to try out new colors and give you honest opinions about what looks good with your skin color/type.

Bare Minerals is worth the slightly higher cost. I am willing to pay more for a superior product and I have found it in Bare Minerals!

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saywhat says "Great Beauty Care" about Laser Prolase Laser Center

saywhat — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:32:11 GMT

I've been to four different laser centers in my quest for a smooth hairless body and I have to say that Prolase in Tarzana California is the best. The machines are the best at what they do and the nurses are friendly professional and skilled. The prices are average. The pricing was fantastic when they first opened but now have doubled. It's still the best place I've found. They do have specials for new clients. I just wish they would have discounts for long time loyal clients, there is so much more I want done but being jobless right now I have to budget. Another thing I like is not being harrassed by the company for business. They may send an occassional post card promotion but they do not call you unless you have an appointment and they do not run bogus contests just to get your information and bombard you with their business services like another laser center I checked out in West Hills. You can also just pay for one service though they offer discounts on packages.

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TaraLee says "Add this oil to any other moisturizer or use alone, its great!" about J/A/S/O/N Vitamin E Oil

TaraLee — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:23:52 GMT

In my never ending quest for a natural moisturizer I decided to give J/A/S/O/N Vitamin E Oil a try. I few drops warmed in my hand and patted onto a moist face provides me lasting moisture for a full day. It absorbs very quickly and does not leave a greasy shine on my face.

I have sensitive skin, dry in some patches, oily in others so naturally I was a bit heistant to put oil on my face. I was afraid that I would end up breaking out. I am happy to say that my fears were unfounded. Instead I have radiant smooth skin after a week of regular use. You have to use on your face with care, a little too much and you will be oily, but if you can get exactly the correct amount, soft glowing skin will be yours.

In addition I have taken to putting this oil in other lotions and creams that I use on my skin elsewhere on my body. I put it in the body lotion, the foot cream the hand cream etc. for that extra boost. It has a light pleasant smell, mixes well and is positively dreamy when applied to moist...

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kat9948 says "Goes on smooth and keeps lips moist" about Nivea Lip Care A Kiss Of Moisture, Hydrating Lip Care SPF 4

kat9948 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:46:45 GMT

I needed a new lip balm to use before going to bed and decided to try this one. I am very happy with this one. It goes on extremely smoothly and keeps my lips moist all night. I like that it has a little bit of sunscreen in it so when I do use it during the day it protects my lips. It was a little expensive but worth the price. The only drawback that I have found is the tube that it is in. When you try to put it on it tends to slip back into the tube. And it does not have flavor to it, but that is more a personal preference than a drawback to the product. It does not get sticky at all. But overall I really like this product.

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njchicaa says "Blistex Natural Cooling Comfort is a gritty and gross disaster!" about Blistex Natural Cooling Comfort Lip Balm

njchicaa — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:37:16 GMT

As a certified lip balm junkie, I always try any new products that cross my path. When I discovered Blistex Natural Cooling Comfort Lip Balm at the local grocery store, I was excited about this product for several reasons. Unfortunately, this stuff is a complete and total disaster.

I had high hopes for this Natural Cooling Comfort Lip Balm for two reasons: 1) I try to use all-natural and organic products as often as possible and 2) I love things that produce a cooling and/or tingling sensation. This external lip analgesic seemed to fit the bill... until I actually used it. It spread easily across lips and did impart a bit of a cooling sensation, but I couldn't get past the fact that the product felt gritty on my mouth. Seriously, it felt like there were teeny tiny little bits of sand or other particulate evenly distributed throughout the balm. I even tried squishing up the tube in an attempt to mix everything up, but this Blistex Lip Balm still was gritty when it came out of...

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Pmemoli says "Soft and Easy!" about Whish Whish Shave Crave and Shave Savour

Pmemoli — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:58:30 GMT

This shaving cream is so luxurious. The ingredients are natural too, which I love. You only need a little bit. It makes your legs so soft and the cream itself smells great too. It is meant to be used with the Shave Savour product which you use after you shave, like and aftershave, but for ladies, what a great concept! I also use lotion once that dries. It really does make your legs stay nicer longer. The only thing I don't like about this product is that it is expensive, and tends to get kind of different smelling (but still usable) after a year, so I keep mine in the fridge. They reccomend using it with one of those little men's shaving brushes, but I just smooth it on and it seems to work fine. This product isn't generally availible in stores though, you have to get it online. I think some boutiques carry it too. It great for underarms as well. It helps prevent bumps. This product comes in many nice scents each with various skin helping benefits.

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fieryrain64 says "Avoid MAC Vocanic Ash mask unless you like whiteheads!" about MAC Volcanic Ash Thermal Mask

fieryrain64 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:10:12 GMT

I had such high hopes for this mask. I'd been hearing for a long time how great the Volcanic Ash Exfoliator is for acne due to the natural sulfur in it. When this was released in stores it almost instantly sold out, so I paid a rediculous amount for it online in hopes that this would save my horrible acne filled face. The first time I used it I was very unimpressed, it didn't seem any different from any other face mask. It didn't help clean my pores, didn't leave my skin soft, or do anything to make my face look better. It only left my face feeling tight. When I first applied it on my damp face it felt very hot, almost like it was going to burn my face. It is kind of odd as it never dries like most masks, it stays shiny and wet looking the whole time. It was kind of a pain to wash off, it leaves little black specks on my face. The second and subsequence times I used it I broke out in whiteheads all over my face, even in places I never get pimples. The first time it happened I thought possibly...

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dmlichnerowicz says ""Natural" and "hydrating?" A little misleading, Melaleuca! " about Nicole Miller Replenish Hydrating Fruit Masque

dmlichnerowicz — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:09:23 GMT

Because winter is fast approaching, I purchased Nicole Miller Replenish Hydrating Masque to treat my dry and sensitive skin to a weekly infusion of moisture. Nicole Miller, a well-known designer, has paired up with Melaleuca, a pharmaceutical company that produces and sells natural and non-detrimental products, from cleaning solutions to beauty products to vitamins. According to their website, Nicole Miller products "are designed to work with your natural features, using the latest formulas and natural ingredients, to reveal, instead of conceal, who you really are."

The Nicole Miller Replenish Hydrating Masque is a light pink lotion-like masque that is dispensed from a white plastic tube. It smells and looks like strawberry yogurt! Delicious! It contains blueberry, strawberry, and cranberry, and you can actually even see little particles of seeds in the masque itself. Direction say to apply the masque generously to your skin, wait 5-10 minutes, then rinse with water. The...

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laceync2004 says "Great makeup" about Bare Escentuals Bare Minerals Complextion Makeup

laceync2004 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:25:40 GMT

I was bought this make up as a gift and loved it. My friend had used it for years but I had not tried it once i did I think it is great. Although it is a little pricey I think this makeup would be great for girls that are just starting to wear makeup but the women who have been using make up for years. I think they should have some better deals or come out with some couons for it but I really like it. I do hate that I have only found it at Ulta because until recently it was a 30 minute drive in crazy traffic to get there. They do have deals on the items around Christmas time and you can occasionally get the whole starter kit for around 45 dollars. Again not cheap but it is nice makeup it covers well and is so light. I was at my sisters one day and had forgot my makeup at home and she let me use hers and I felt like I had the stuff caked on my face it was so heavy and it was the whipped foundation which is supposed to be smoother and lighter but I did not find that to be true. The Bare Escentuals...

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ApriBambino says "Yves Rocher Blue Cedar Energizing Body Wash Smells AWESOME!" about Yves Rocher Blue Cedar Energizing Body Wash

ApriBambino — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:20:21 GMT

Yves Rocher Blue Cedar Energizing Body Wash

Several months back I ordered a boxful of Yves Rocher products, here's another review on one of their body washes.

I like trying new things, bath products is one of them, I gave this to my husband to try,(he actually likes the Yves rocher Mint body wash so I figured he might give this a go) well, he actually likes this one even more, he says it has a masculine scent and likes the way it lathers-up better. I didn't see any difference in the way it lathers compared to the Mint body wash but everyone is of a different opinion when it comes to these kinds of products.

First off, Blue Cedar Energizing Body Wash has a wonderful scent, deep blue cedar notes blended with cool water notes reminiscent of clean fresh mountain air, this is really a really richly scented product. YR says this is a suitable shower wash for both men and women but I think it's best suited for a man as the scent is masculine and even a bit sexy. The scent tends to linger...

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LauraBelle says "Unique Packaging!" about Target Brand Anti-Aging Wipes

LauraBelle — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:31:04 GMT

Now that I have completely fallen in love with using facial wipes to clean off makeup and wash my face at the end of the day or when I'm traveling, I decided to get more exact about the process and use a specific brand that would help me more than another. I was using more generic wipes before and have now decided to try anti-aging wipes for myself and acne wipes for my teenagers.

Again, when I can use Target Brand or generic, I will, as I find they usually work just as well, so if I can save money, why not? I picked up a package of the Target Brand Anti-Aging Wipes. They say on the package that they are comparable to the Anti-Aging Wipes from Olay. What really attracted me to this package, though was the unique dispensing method. Instead of having a hole covered up with a a replaceable flap to draw more wipes, it has a hard place flip-lid enclosure. It keeps them all fresh throughout the whole whole package!

As for the wipes themselves, they have a slight texture to them, just enough...

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ApriBambino says "Dr. Scholl's Ultra Overnight Foot Cream is a Dream" about Dr. Scholl's, Dr. Scholl's for Her Ultra Overnight Foot Cream

ApriBambino — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:39:49 GMT

Dr. Scholl's for Her Ultra Overnight Foot Cream

In conjunction with Dr. Scholl's, Dr. Scholl's for Her Pumice Foot Scrub and using this Overnight Foot Cream afterwards, you cannot go wrong. I've also written a review about the Pumice Foot Scrub, (check it out above) believe me, they make a perfect duo if you're in need of getting your feet back to soft, smooth and looking pretty.

This cream is rich in super moisturizing power containing the hydrating ingredients of Water, Petrolatum, Urea, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Aloe Gel, Stearic Acid, Urea, Glycol and Dimethicone. All aid in softening harder skin on heels and ultimately providing plenty of moisture to those annoying rough spots.

I generally apply this 2-3 times a week, using it at night simply to maintain skins softness. I concentrate on the drier areas giving my feet a good massage until product is absorbed. For best results, I wear a pair of socks to bed as it keeps the cream from rubbing off. By morning, my feet...

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Susie-34668 says "Bodycology Brown Sugar Vanilla Body Mist is a little overpowerin" about Bodycology Brown Sugar Vanilla Body Mist

Susie-34668 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:39:01 GMT

Bodycology Brown Sugar Vanilla is a slightly overpowering fragrance. It is not too bad in the anti-bacterial hand soap, but really gets up your nose with the hand & body lotion.

I tried the Body Mist, as it came with my set and as long as I only do a short spray in the air and allow a small amount to fall on me, it is not too bad. I would have much preferred the cucumber melon or the fresh water fragrances.

All the products in this line work great, it is just that the brown sugar vanilla gets up my nose, and then I have to take a shower, to remove the smell.

I have given my hand & body lotion to a friend who doesn't mind strong smells, but I much prefer delicate ones.

I recommend that you go into the store, and test a sample first before deciding, which fragrance you are going to purchase. I would be really disappointed if I had paid for this product.

To find out stores in our area go to www.bodycology.us

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wuguimei says "Needs to be be made permanent" about MAC Volcanic Ash Thermal Mask

wuguimei — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:42:36 GMT

After the huge success of the Volcanic Ash Exfoliator last year, MAC finally released the Volcanic Ash Thermal Mask ($19.50) in their Fall 2009 Style Black Collection. This rich gooey-black formula contains real volcanic ash and natural oils to help keep the skin nice, clean and supple. Although the mask looks intimidating, it goes on smoothly and heats up immediately when it comes into contact with water. I like the duel-warming action, because on first application it serves to open up your pores, which allows the mask to remove dirt and other impurities more efficiently. The heat is then reactivated when rinsing, thereby improving circulation. The mask turns chalky and almost mud-like when it dries up, and I can feel the tightening effect on my pores. After rinsing my face feels really clean and soft. ......

this2shallpass19 says "Three delicious scents in this trio of products!" about Philosophy Warm By the Fire gift set

this2shallpass19 — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:50:29 GMT

For those people who haven't tried Philosophy products before, I think the Philosophy Warm By the Fire gift set would be a perfect introduction. For my birthday present to myself, I ordered a ton of stuff at Sephora.com and this gift set was one of the items I purchased. It was regularly priced at $30 and on sale for $18, so I figured now is a good time to try some new products.

The Philosophy Warm By the Fire gift set comes in adorable packaging! The products are encased in a cardboard log of firewood. Outside of the log of firewood is a handle to carry your Warm By the Fire gift set. When you remove the handle and open the firewood log, there are three products inside:

Double Rich Hot Cocoa 3-in-1 Shower Gel (4 ounces)
Melting Marshmallow Cream Body Souffle (2 ounces)
Ooey Gooey S'mores Lip Shine (full-size 0.5 ounces)

Each product smells exactly like it's title. As always, there is a recipe on the product too. Although I am totally satisfied with the scents of each product,...

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Buggheart says "Finally a way color my hair without coloring my face too." about Repelle Skin Shield Wand

Buggheart — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:00:58 GMT

I've been coloring my hair for years. Back when I used to go blond, getting hair color on my skin wasn't a big deal. But since I switched to a darker color I found that it's really hard to not get any haircolor on my skin. No matter how careful I was, it always got on my skin.

Then one day when I was buying color at the beauty supply school I found a product called Repelle Skin Shield Wand. It's like a little ChapStick tube but more oval shaped than round. It can be used on all skin types to protect skin from being stained by haircolor.

Before I color my hair, I apply Repelle all around my hairline, ears, and neck, then apply the color. It creates an invisible barrier that is not greasy like lotion or Vaseline. When I've rinsed it out and all is said and done, I don't have any color stains on my skin. One think I like is that if I get a little Repelle on my hair, it doesn't prevent the haircolor from sinking in and it washes off of my skin very easily.

The Repelle package states...

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Golfgirl131 says "It rejuvenates your body." about Deep Sea Cosmetics Energizing Deas Sea Body Salt Scrub

Golfgirl131 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:27:34 GMT

Dead Sea Products are great.I recieved the Salt scrub and Body Butter from Santa last year.Aka my Husband. It is a wonderful product. First you use the Salt all over your Body scrub it in real good it feels really wierd but you get use to it.let it sit for a couple of minutes then rinse off in the shower. After pat drying off then apply the Body butter rub it in real good.Your skin feels so good its soft as silk when your done.You feel reborn again. For each product you are only suppose to use two tablespoon amounts of the salt on your whole body. (We use a little bit more than that for a good effect.) And Two tablespoons of the body butter also(Same as the salt too.). These products are a little costly but its worth it in the end.We still have ours and its almost that time a year again. So if you want something that makes you feel really good.Try Dead Sea Cosmetics.It's worth it.

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LisaCarey says "Clean hands, sweet smell and anti bacterial too " about Bath and Body Works Sweet Pea Anti- Bacterial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap

LisaCarey — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:50:01 GMT

Believe it or not, the first time I tried Bath and Body Works Sweet Pea Anti- Bacterial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap was at my parent's house. My father loved the scent so much that he also purchased my mother the body spray, that way he could always have it around!

What I like about Bath and Body Works Sweet Pea Anti- Bacterial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap

smells good
clean hands
kills germs
smooth skin
pretty in my bathroom
easy to use dispenser
just the right amount dispensed
lasts a long time
made with natural ingredients
Vitamin B5 and Vitamin E
cleansing beads help to really clean skin, remove old skin and moisturize
"green" I can refill the bottle instead of throwing away or putting in recycling

What I don't like about Bath and Body Works Sweet Pea Anti- Bacterial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap

expensive
can only purchase from Bath and Body Works
it's not foaming (my personal preference)

Overall Bath and Body Works Sweet Pea Anti- Bacterial Deep Cleansing Hand...

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rmfraumeyer says "Greatest chapstick ever!" about Labello Labello lipcare Milk and Honey

rmfraumeyer — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:17:51 GMT

Having grown up in Europe I came to know the Labello lipcare line very early and fell in love with it. It's not easy to find here in the USA but one can find it online and even in some beauty supply stores (and in Canada of course). Everytime someone I know goes to Europe I have them muy lots of it for me :)

Labello is brand of chapstick that has been around for about 100 years and loved by anyone who has tried it. It comes in stick form like most other chapsticks and has a really smooth, creamy texture when applied. There are lots of varieties to chose from, ranging from SPF protection, to medicated, to tinted and exotic. My favorite is Milk and Honey. It has real milk fatty proteins to keep lips smooth and hydrated, and honey and beeswax to give a hint of sweetness. It lasts a long time, both in the tube and on the lips and heals chapped lips quickly without that terrible medicated smell of some chapsticks. It's not the cheapest kind out there unfortunately but in my book it's worth the...

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this2shallpass19 says "An all natural version of Vaseline - without the chemicals!" about Alba Un-Petroleum Multi-Purpose Jelly

this2shallpass19 — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:31:29 GMT

Luckily, I worked at Whole Foods Market when I was pregnant with my son. Through all the training I received, I learned a lot about natural ingredients and the benefits of them. I have been on the natural bandwagon ever since and will never turn back.

When my son was circumsized, the hospital told me to put Vaseline on that area to keep it moisturized and so it wouldn't stick to the inside of the diaper. Um, I wouldn't touch Vaseline with a ten foot pole, so I went to work (Whole Foods) and bought some Alba Un-Petroleum Multi-Purpose Jelly. It has the same texture and feel of the chemically filled Vaseline, but it is made with all natural oils and waxes. This product did the trick wonderfully and my son didn't encounter any problems.

Other uses for this product are: skin moisturizer, diaper rash barrier, etc... If you or anyone you know is going the all natural route, I highly recommend this product for you and your little ones.

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