Reviews by sunsetblvd

sunsetblvd says "does not work" about pro active Pro Active System

sunsetblvd — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:53:16 GMT

Never will I bother to use this product again. All the hype on TV and I hate how they make you buy this stuff (automatic shipments). If it was so great they would not have to sell it like this and get you bated in. Anyway, The cleanser did not make my face feel clean at all, it left a film on my skin after rinsing and made my face very red and it felt like it was on fire and it broke me out! go figure. The toner was nasty and did nothing at all and the moisturizer gross and grainy also. And the mask stinks and made my skin red. Never again will this junk touch my face. And the packaging is ugly. It also does not remove all of my makeup. I tested it one night and after using all of the steps, I took some Clinique exfoliating lotion #2 and swiped my face with it and tons of makeup came off on the cotton round! ProActive got hardly any of it off. Never again.

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sunsetblvd says "nice packaging" about Go Smile Whitening System

sunsetblvd — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:41:40 GMT

The concept of this whitener is great, (if only it worked). The packaging is very nice, I like the application it is very portable but I used the whole box (10 day supply) of the newer B1 formula and it did absolutly NOTHING! My teeth are pretty white, I just wanted to lighten them one (if possable two shades) and this product was a total waist of my time and money. I usually whiten my teeth with a teeth whitener from my dentist office and I have special trays made from molds of my teeth and I just thought that I would try something a little different (what a mistake) I am going back to my dental office whitening from now on. I do not think that gosmile has very good customer service either I called there customer service phone number and the lady was not helpful at all. They really need to improve this product and there customer service. I do however like the maintanence ampules. I think inbetween whitening with my whitener from my dentist office I may use Gosmile's daily ampules to help...

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sunsetblvd says "No lather" about Philosophy Purity Made Simple One Step Facial Cleanser 236 .6ml/8 oz

sunsetblvd — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:33:19 GMT

I know a lot of people love Philosophy Purity made simple. I am not one of them unfortunately this cleaner does not work well with my skin. I broke out in little white bumps, developed dry patches, my face was irritated and turned very red while using it the redness lasted for several hours. I does remove all of my makeup very easily but it does not foam up at all. I like cleansers that foam up and really make my face clean. Purity made simple has a slimy texture that rinses off okay but I just do not feel like my skin is clean after I use it. I do not think that this product is made for sensitive skin, I find it very irritating it also has a lot of irritating ingredients in it. I am surprised that they say this is for all skin types. Like many other philosophy products this also has that awful medicinal smell. I have also tried the newer foaming purity face cleanser and I had the same problems with that one. I am not a fan.

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sunsetblvd says "Strong Fragrance" about Philosophy Hope In A Jar Moisturizer All Skin Types

sunsetblvd — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:11:58 GMT

I do not like this product at all. It breaks me out and gives me a rash. The smell in the jar did not seem strong but once applied it stinks and is very strong. Does not sink in well, it feels like a layer of it just sits on top of the skin. I had gotten one in a kit and I had such bad luck with it on my face and I did not want to just throw it out so I started to use it as a hand cream and my hands broke out in a itchy rash. So I packed it up in the kit and returned it. There are just too many Philosophy skincare products that I can not use. The only products that I can use (and really like) from Philosophy are: On a clear day H2o2 cream (for at night), Hope in a tube eye and lip cream and the Oxygen peel kit. And of course there bath and body and fragrance products are great. I will never use Hope in a jar face cream or purity cleanser again. I know a lot of people love hope in a jar but it is unfortunatly does not work well with my skin.

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sunsetblvd says "my what large pores you have" about Laura Mercier stick foundation spf 15

sunsetblvd — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:04:20 GMT

This review is on Laura Mercier stick foundation spf 15. I was using this in the shade called bare which was an "okay" match. I liked the idea of the stick because it was not as messy as liquid foundation. However, I started to get little bumps all over my face while using this. When I stopped using it they went away. So something in this clogs my pores. I had to return it to sephora. Also with the lighting in my house my makeup looked okay but when I looked in the rear-view mirror oh my gosh my pores looked large and greasy/shiny even after using MAC blot powder over it. It also accentuates any dry, flaky area on my face and makes imperfections stand out more. Needless to say I will not use this again. I am giving it two stars for the packaging and really the color selection is not great, I can see where some people would have a hard time finding a good match. I was also looking for more coverage that this foundation provided.

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sunsetblvd says "Long Lasting" about MAC Studio Fix Foundation

sunsetblvd — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:49:55 GMT

I love Mac Studio Tech foundation. I use NW 20 it has medium buildable coverage. Very easy to apply I use the foundation sponge that comes with each compact. They can be washed with your facial cleanser and set out to dry. I usually do this once before replacing the sponge with another mac sponge (they have great sponges). I love how portable the compact is not messy like liquid foundations can be. I was very leery of using a cream foundation I always think that cream foundations will break me out. I am so glad that I gave studio tech a try. I have had no break outs at all from this foundation. It is also moisturizing and soothing to my skin without making me oily. I have oily combination skin (dry on the cheeks). It does not accentuate any dry patches or large pores and stays put pretty well even on hot humid days. Each compact lasts me a little over one month so the price is not that bad for such a high quality product. I highly recommend this foundation.

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sunsetblvd says "Easy to use" about Incoco Nail Polish Appliques

sunsetblvd — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:24:47 GMT

I received a package of Incoco nail polish appliques at a convention for free. I had seen them at walgreens several times and I was just not sure about them. Well, when I got these home I had to give it a try. I really like them. I followed the directions and it took about ten minutes to apply them the first time. Now that I have the hang of it, it only takes about five minutes. They are easy to apply, you just find the right size (they have different sizes for each nail) then you peel the color off the backing place it on clean dry nails press the color on smoothly and then you peel off the clear top coating and file off any access and thats it. They look good and it last much longer than regular nail polish. There is no waiting for them to dry and smudging. The only thing now is they need to come out with more colors including a clear that you can apply over the color I think that would help them last even longer. I love them so far.

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sunsetblvd says "More Whitening Please" about Listerine Instant Dissolving Whitening Strips Clean Mint 56 Each

sunsetblvd — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:09:45 GMT

Listerine Instant Dissolving Whitening strips are good. I like how they stay on unlike crest white strips. You can actually carry on a conversation while wearing these and they do not move around on your teeth at all. They also seem longer that Crest ws covering more teeth. Just make sure that you follow the directions and put the little knotch in the right position or you wont have the right bleaching side against your teeth. I do not notice as much sensitivity with these either. There is a residue after they dissolve. So I make sure I brush after they are dissolved all the way. My teeth are whiter too. I wish now they would make stronger ones like the Crest Supreme strength. I do not notice any gross taste, nothing that I can't tolorate. I will repurchase.

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sunsetblvd says "Does not sink in" about Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Relief Cream, 50ml

sunsetblvd — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:59:02 GMT

I wish that I could say that I liked Cliniques Redness Solution Daily Relief Cream, but I can't. It just does not sink in the way there CX Soothing moisturizer does (not sure if they have discontinued it or not). I did not like how it felt on my skin. I tried using the smallest amount thinking that I was just appling too much, but it did not help. I returned mine and I will not repurchase.

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sunsetblvd says "Good coverage but did not last long." about Clinique Redness Solutions Instant Relief Mineral Powder 0.84 oz

sunsetblvd — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:55:43 GMT

I bought Clinique Redness Solutions Instant Relief Mineral Powder to cover redness on my cheeks. I put it on over my foundation as a setting powder and it really did "erase" the red areas but it only lasted about one hour then the red was shinning through again. I tried it with primers without primers I had no luck keeping it on my face. I returned it.

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sunsetblvd says "rough texture" about Orly any of their colours

sunsetblvd — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:47:04 GMT

This review is for Orly Catch the bouquet. I didn't like this color on me at all. It is sheer and bright at the same time. I had to put three coats on to get an even coverage which I would not mind but it did not look good. The texture was rough with the small amount of glitter in it made the three coats look lumpy. I returned it.

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sunsetblvd says "Very Moisturizing & Smells Fresh" about MATRIX Biolage Conditioning Balm 8.5 Dry Hair

sunsetblvd — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:36:27 GMT

Matrix Conditioning Balm is a great moisturizer for when my hair needs that extra boost of moisture. I don't use this after every shampoo (although I don't think it would hurt). I use this about twice a week. My hair is so soft and shiny after I use this and it takes care of all the dry ends. I have to say that I like this size in the tube much better that the big tub because I do not like to dip my hand in the tub I feel like I am getting water in the product and I worry about contamination. I think that you can buy a pump for the tub but I am not sure. Just to be on the safe side I always buy the tube.

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sunsetblvd says "Great Moisturizing Shampoo" about Biolage Hydrating Shampoo

sunsetblvd — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:20:22 GMT

This is one of my go to shampoo's. When my hair is feeling a little dry I use this shampoo with the conditioning balm and my hair is so soft, silky and more manageable. And not to mention This shampoo has a very fresh scent.

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sunsetblvd says "Seacret Big Rip Off" about SEACRET Dead Sea Nail Therapy Kit

sunsetblvd — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:31:43 GMT

Okay, I have not written a review in a while, but now I am compelled to do so on the whole Seacret company and products as a whole. Yesterday while shopping in the mall with my two little ones we were attacked and I do mean attacked by one of these pesky, annoying salesladies in one of there little booths that you always have to walk past. Now I have walked past the Seacret booth many of times and was able to ditch them with out to much of an effort. I NEVER give in to high pressure sales. Well that is until yesterday. I am so angry at myself for allowing to be hypnotized by this lady. I had let my guard down for whatever reason. I had my hands full with carrying one child, bags etc... She started with offering me a sample (sucker for samples) Well, I will remember this technique and will NOT fall for it again. Anyway to make a very long story short I gave in and bought one (I got two for the High Price of one) I guess that is supposed to make me feel better. Anyway, the buffer, oil, lotion...

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sunsetblvd says "True all over face color adds a beautiful all over glow" about Bareminerals True All Over Face Color

sunsetblvd — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:26:05 GMT

This is my favorite all over face color. It is flattering for any complexion. I am fair and it adds a nice glow and a little bit of color. I do have problems with my jar leaking into my makeup bag, but other than that this is a great staple in my makeup collection.

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sunsetblvd says "OPI Great Color Selection" about O.P.I. Nail Lacquer

sunsetblvd — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:32:18 GMT

I am always finding myself browsing the newest OPI nail colors. They have a great color selection and cute names to go along with them. I think that the polish last a little longer than most on me, but never long enough. That being said, no polish last long on me because I am always very busy with my hands....

sunsetblvd says "Finally found a diet soda that taste good!" about Dr Pepper - Diet Dr Pepper

sunsetblvd — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:49:22 GMT

Finally a diet soda that does not taste diet. I try to drink mostly water and tea but once in a while I give in and drink a soda and this one is really good....

sunsetblvd says "Love using it over other powders" about MAC Iridescent Pressed Powder

sunsetblvd — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:29:09 GMT

This is a beautiful powder that I like to lightly apply over my makeup as a highlighter. I also like the loose iridescent powder. I like to blend it in with my other loose powders such as my Mac loose blot powder or other body powders. Depending on how much you use, you can add just a little highlighting effect to otherwise matte powders or you can add a lot for a full on shimmer if that is what you want. The pressed is more convenient....

sunsetblvd says "Nice finishing powder" about MAC Blot Loose Powder

sunsetblvd — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:18:37 GMT

This is a nice finishing powder. I use it in medium. I gave it four stars because I prefer the pressed blot powder because it is more portable. Great powder I'll always have it in my stash....

sunsetblvd says "Awesome Mascara" about MAC Plush Lash Mascara

sunsetblvd — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:10:39 GMT

I love Mac plushlash mascara. I use in in plushblack. It does what it says, it adds volume and length. I don't get any clumps or smudges. I like the packaging the mascara tube is rubber-like and squeezable.

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