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Ojon Tunu Elastik Smoothing Cleanser/Conditioner
First to recommend
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The new Tunu line is meant to smooth the hair while giving it a soft, flexible bounce. It blends Tunu, crambe seed oil, and Swa oil extract to help smooth and add a soft, flexible bounce to unruly, coarse, or curly hair without chemical action.
For those of you who are looking for hair care that smoothes without silicone, this is perfect. Because it is silicone free, I found that there was absolutely no build up that occurred while testing the product the cleanser/conditioner.
First, I shook up the cleanser first as per the directions and then applied. The texture of the cleanser is very thin (and is a LOW sudsing product) but is quite concentrated, so I found that just a Silver Dollar's worth was enough for my shoulder length and med/thick hair. I applied and then as per the directions left it in for a few minutes and then rinsed.
Next up was the conditioner.
The conditioner is also very lightweight and has a thin texture closer to a lotion than a typical conditioner creamy consistency. The conditioner sank in quickly and felt light to the touch. I left it on for about 3 minutes. After rinsing, I simply patted my hair with a towel and ran a large tooth comb through the ends. I let my hair air dry and was really happy to see that when it fully dried, my waves/curls were super soft, defined and felt light but very hydrated. My hair was completely smooth all day with NO frizz.
The keys to using this the conditioner are:
1. Do NOT over apply it.
2. Preferably let your hair air dry.
3. Not take any tangles that might appear upon rinsing as an indication that the product has left gummy patches in your hair. Once hair is dry your curls will be defined and there will not by any hair "stuck together".
After using this treatment of cleanser and conditioner several times a week I was really happy with the way my hair was super soft and shiny, my curls/waves were nicely defined and, yes, bouncy! (via Palacinka)
Updated Mar 15, 2009
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Elizabeth Arden Pretty Eau de Parfum Spray
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3 people recommended this item
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The fragrance started off with a crisp burst of citrus and peach notes, and then blended seamlessly into the beautiful Petalia element and the other white flowers like Star Jasmine and White Peony. This combination was really lovely on it's own. But where it got very interesting for me was the dry down.
The fluffy musk was so warm, powdery, with a sexy feel -- yet so light on my skin, I just could not stop sniffing my wrist! This is really one of the nicest expressions of musk in a fragrance that I have experienced in a long time.
The bottle is pattered after a lovely glass flower bud vase and is so elegant. It is shaped to fit perfectly into your hand when applying it. The cap has a top view of a beautiful pink flower as well.
This is a perfect springtime fragrance and I can definitely see this also working during the day in the office or for a nice Sunday outing. As you can see, it's "pretty" versatile!" (via Palacinka)
Updated Mar 7, 2009
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Olay Professional Pro-X: Discoloration Fighting Concentrate
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Olay had made great strides in really listening to the needs of women of all ages and skin types in their various lines over the years. Olay Professional Pro-X is their highest end line available in drugstores and like many of you, I wondered if this product line would make sense in that environment and of course if the results would be worth the price tag.
After using this treatment daily for over a month, I can honestly say yes to both of these concerns.
The Olay Professional Pro-X Discoloration Fighting Concentrate is a slim tube with a needle point applicator, which made it easy to target the exact spots and locations on my face where I needed to lighted my spots. That made it easy to pack for travel as well. It is white, lightweight and silky and sank in easily. There was no discernible scent. I applied it in the morning and evening after cleansing (using SPF in the daytime additionally).
After only a week I could definitely see a difference in the color of my spots. The formula didn't dry out or irritate my skin in those areas, as a matter of fact, it hydrated my skin very nicely. After two more weeks, several of the darker areas had completely disappeared, and one particularly troublesome area improved by 50-60%. I was extremely pleased with this product. As with any discoloration product, you do have to continue to use it on a regular basis to keep up the results, but this product has made me a believer, so that won't be a problem. (via Palacinka)
Updated Mar 7, 2009
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St. Ives In-Shower Exfoliating Body Polish, Smoothing
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If you are a real scrub junkie like I am, then you know that you can certainly be wowed by a luxurious scrub from a high end brand. However, when I can also be wowed by a drugstore gem like this one from St. Ives, it really puts a smile on my face.
The texture of this scrub is so different from what I usually experience with drugstore scrubs. It's not a creamy, grainy scrub. Instead it's a very thick (almost solid) creamy-white base with the exfoliating grains weaved within it. It reminded me a little of taking packed sand and adding water to make sculptures. I scooped a handful and began scrubbing my tough areas and it didn't melt immediately (you can add more/less water depending on how grainy you want the scrub).
It retained some of it's solid nature throughout most of my shower. (This means it didn't end up all over the shower floor!). After rinsing I had soft, glowing skin with no residue or greasy feeling. After using 3x week for a few weeks, my skin looked much better and it took less and less product to keep up the results. Other nice features: It smelled wonderful, a light oceanic/green smell and because it was so concentrated, it lasted a long time. My skin is not super dry, but this definitely gave me a nice layer of moisture and didn't dry it out or make it raw while I was scrubbing.
This should be in your shower caddy ASAP! (via Palacinka)
Updated Mar 7, 2009
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mark Flip For It Spring Color Kit: L.A.
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The Flip for It Palette features seven products 4 lip shades, 2 eye shadows and 1 cheek shade. It measures about 3.5"in x 3.5"in and includes a mirror and a snap shut front closure with hard case.
Los Angeles Kit includes: Lip Colors: Melrose, Rodeo, Malibu and Beverly Hills Eyes Colors: Hollywood, Mulholland and Cheek Color: Sunset Strip
The colors are really pretty and versatile. My favorites were the two eye shades -- Hollywood, a shimmery taupe and Mulholland, a pretty deep golden-brown shade with light gold shimmer. I loved using Mulholland as a eyeliner as well. The cheek shade is a soft pink/coral, perfect for spring and really brightened up my complexion. This blush will work best up to a Michelle Obamba shade.
To get to the second palette, I just had to flip the tray around. The two lip colors Melrose and Rodeo Flip were "your lips but better shades". Melrose is a true sheer cinnamon and Rodeo is a deeper sheer brick red. These will work on all skin tones, but note that they are for a sheer, glossy look (so if you lips are more pigmented a light trace of lip liner will help to define the color).
The glosses are also pretty. Malibu is a medium peach and Beverly Hills is a melon shade that worked well combined and also with either one of the lip shades. They have a nice mint scent as well. All of these shades can be built up, so you can have a very neutral look or a much more dramatic one with this one palette. All this for only $20! Brilliant!
Note: This is such a great concept for a palette, but we would love to see an applicator included for true ease of use and to make it the perfect little item for travel.
For those of you who are more interested in a combination of vibrant and pastel pinks and purples, try the Tokyo Kit! (via Palacinka)
Updated Mar 7, 2009
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La Mer SPF 30 UV Protecting Fluid
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The great thing about La Mer's latest addition to the line, The SPF 30 Protecting Fluid, is that if you are a big fan of La Mer products (like I am) then this will be music to your ears. If, however, you have never tried La Mer before and need a wonderful primer/spf that will also make your skin look amazing (and doesn't cost as much as the original creme) -- then keep reading too!
This Fluide De La Mer is a soft, pale green (just like the top of the packaging), and the texture is divine. It is a medium weight liquid that is soft, silky and light to the touch. I found that it went on my face smoothly and easily and had that trademark La Mer scent! It was soothing, hydrating and yes, provided that legendary La Mer glow! The finish is semi-matte.
This was the perfect product to use as a primer. My makeup went on smoothly and there were no issues with the product caking, balling up or changing the texture of my makeup during the day.
What is extraordinary about this product is that with the included SPF 30, there was NO trace of sunblock on my skin. The product sank in and dried completely clear. Many times primers with sunscreen still leave a faint trace of white or grayish cast on the skin, so this was one of my favorite features of the product.
The technology used in this protecting fluid include tourmaline and malachite gemstones, which absorb light energy, to enhance anti-oxidant activity and prevent the appearance of discoloration. Combining that with their exclusive photonic spheres which capture light while diverting potentially damaging light from the skin and you've got one heck of a product.
After using this product exclusively as a primer every day for several weeks, my skin looked radiant and the tone was fantastic. All in all, this is absolutely another home run for La Mer. (via Palacinka)
Updated Mar 7, 2009
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Borghese FANGO Active Mud for face and body
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For my weekly body care treat, there is nothing better than this mud mask.
It's a nice medium weight soft mud mask that glides on easily and while it is a "mud" it didn't feel "slimy" or heavy on the skin. It also dried fairly quickly so I could do my entire body in under 15 min. The mask did tingle when applied, but the tingling sensation went away quickly and was not uncomfortable. I also loved the scent, which is a fresh, marine-type of fragrance that is luxurious and clean at the same time. After showering it off, it left my skin super soft and glowing, and I felt completely refreshed.
What I also loved about the mud is that for the parts of my upper body that occasionally suffer from breakouts like my chest and upper arms, they were significantly reduced with consistant use of the mask. I simply can not live without this product now. This is at home spa pampering at it's best! (via Palacinka)
Updated Feb 16, 2009
Amala Beauty Hydrating Yogurt Mask
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This really is organic luxury at it's best!
I love using weekly mask treatments to keep my skin hydrated and was interested in this luxury organic line. The packaging is absolutely beautiful (and will also make a nice gift for the beauty lover in your life).
The mask is a medium weight light yellow cream that was silky and light. It sank into my skin and felt wonderful. I absoulutely loved the fragrance, which is a beautiful blend of rose, orange, lemon and clove oils which was relaxing and decadant.
I applied the mask and left it on for about 10 minutes. It dissapeared at the end of the 10 minutes and then I rinsed with warm water, as directed. My skin was soft and had a wonderful glow. It also retained that beautiful fragrance as well.
I used this 2x week for several weeks and could not have been happier with the results. It's become one of my favorite new masks. This is really worth the price tag! (via Palacinka)
Updated Feb 16, 2009
Lancome Color Fever Gloss in Piha Black
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O.K., so here is the color that will make you look like a "sexy Elvira".
Not for everyone, to be sure, but if you're going to go edgy or want a completely different night time look, this is the shade for you!
This is a very unique dark shade that may appear dark grey/black in the tube, but my lips used alone I got a deep steel grey shade. There is a touch of brown in it which warmed it up nicely and was very flattering! Surpringly so actually. It was fairly sheer so I could build up the color, and it had a moderate amount of sparkle in it, which I loved (and saved it from making my overall face look "dead"). The effect was beautiful when the light hit it -- it gave off a holographic sheen which I loved at night. When I used this over a very dark red or brown lip color it gave me equally dramatic and sexy looks. (This is not a shade for wallflowers!). I'm excited about all the other combinations I've yet to try.
The gloss has a soft and smooth texture. The applicator is a soft leaf-shaped, angled pad and I loved the packaging which is sleek, modern and futuristic. The fragrance was a soft rose which dissapated quickly. Because this is such a rich color, it will lend itself well to dramatic looks on darker skin tones from those like Oprah to Grace Jones too.
If you are daring with your makeup looks -- or just want to dip your toe in the water of "edgy" this is the perfect product to do so with! (via Palacinka)
Updated Feb 16, 2009
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CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain Lip Color - Wild Berry Wink 440
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2 people recommended this item
Description
Do you love lip color?
Do you hate reapplying it?
Do you like lip colors that are cheery and fun?
If the answer to all three of these questions is "yes" then this Outlast Lipstain is THE product for you, like it was for me!
I was immediately drawn to this fresh and bright shade, Wild Berry Pink. As with any lip stain, it's important that lips are as smooth as possible, so I exfoliated well before my first application.
My first impression was the flavor of the stain -- it was sweet but not overly so and left a nice scent as well. The pen itself was very easy to use (yes it looks and is almost the exact size of a highlighter pen). I worked quickly to deposit the color first on my top then bottom lips, using light, smooth strokes. There is an enormous amount of pigment in this shade.
The color is a very deep berry pink with a touch of red and is bright but not in a "neon" way. The product did just what it said. It didn't budge, feather, smudge or get on my teeth at all. It was truly the workhorse of my makeup on the days I wore it! I also loved that it dried quickly and worked well with glosses when I wanted a shinier lip. (Tip:let the stain dry completely before adding gloss!). During the day, the color didn't fade very much, and when it did towards the end of the day, it faded evenly.
This particular shade may be a bit too bright for very pale skins, but will work very well with those with skintones in the Jennifer Lopez to Gabrielle Union range. The Outlast Lipstain line has a few lighter pinks and pinky/browns that will work on lighter skin tones or for a more nude lip, however.
Note: If you have very dry lips make sure you apply a generous layer of lip balm before applying this product." (via Palacinka)
Updated Feb 16, 2009
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