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I just fell in love with these sheets. Especially the fact that they don't have a powder on them like so many other blotting tissues. They just remove the oil without leaving anything behind. These work really well--you just press them against your skin (no need to rub) and when you lift off the sheet a few seconds later, you'll see big transparent spots where it's soaked up oil from your skin.

It's gross but kind of cool if that makes sense! The sheets themselves have a nice texture-- they feel really soft and silky, and I like the Robin's Egg blue color too! Of course these fit just about anywhere and I kept them at work and in my bag. (via Sephora)

Updated May 5, 2007

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Softlips Lip Protectant with Sunscreen SPF 20, French Vanilla

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What a lovely little product! It has a delicious true vanilla scent, SPF 20, left my lips soft and never chapped, and was perfect as a lipstick base. One of my friends went out and bought one for herself, because she loved the scent when I used it, and now she adores it too. I absolutely reach for this product first when thinking about moisturizing my lips, and I am a total product junkie.

Soft Lips provides just the right amount of "grease" - you actually feel like your lips are being moisturized when you put it on - but not so much that it looks like an oil slick. It leaves the lips with a nice sheen and works well under lipstick or on it's own for a natural look.

This nice slim tube is also great to stick in your jeans, the smallest bag and keep at the office or gym of course. Best of all, my boyfriend, says I smell like yummy freshly baked goods when I wear Soft Lips - yeah!" (via drugstore)

Updated May 5, 2007

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Earth & Water Mascara Duo

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Very smart idea in putting two mascaras in one!

What I love about this is the fact that it doesn't clump (so you don't need to "comb" it) and it comes very cheap! So you won't cry over it when it already expires.

Updated Sep 10, 2009

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Korres Natural Products Imperfection-Targeting Oil, Wild Rose

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I recently suffered a breakout that left me with a few marks from pimples on my cheeks and chin and needed something that would excelerate the healing and get rid of the marks quickly. What can I say, this does it! After the test period all the marks are pretty much gone.

I massaged a small amount over the uneven areas after cleansing and prior to applying moisturizer every evening and in the morning the discolorations are considerably faded. Although it is a night treatment, I also don't see a reason why this couldn't be used during the day. The oil sinks right into the skin leaving only a slight sheen behind.

I can't detect any 'rosey' fragrance so those that are allergic to fragrance should also not worry about the risk of potential irritation. Wild Rose oil is known for its repairing properties due to the high content of vitamin C. All in all, I consider it a great additon to my skincare routine. (via Palacinka)

Updated Mar 20, 2007

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Fusion Beauty GlowFusion Micro-Tech Intuitive Active Bronzer Golden

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Awesome product! I love bronzers. I used Golden, a definite golden shade with little red/brown tones. I have brown skin with extremely yellow undertones and this shade looks like my skin with a tan (but different than bronzed). It has a little shimmer, not too much, but enough to give the skin a nice dewy look without being metallic.

Overall, the texture is very smooth (even with fingers), it made my skin look silky and very natural, but enhanced. It didn’t irritate my skin or cause breakouts, and the color stayed true during the day when I got a little more oil on my skin. Very nice! This particular shade will work best up to about a Whitney Houston shade, but they have a third darker one, Sunshine, that will work up to an Iman shade (via Palacinka)

Updated Apr 23, 2007

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Bobbi Brown BATH Fragrance

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I fell in love with this scent on the spot. I wanted a fresh, spring-like fragrance that was a subtle clean essence – but did not to smell like laundry detergent, dryer sheets or Irish Spring. Now I’ve found it!

I achieved out-of-the-shower-clean smell with my morning spritzes and the dry down was sweet but subtle. While the base sweetness reminds me of melons, apricots or peaches, it is not candy-like in the least. It worked extremely well with my skin chemistry, and for a split second I got a nice "Ivory Soap"- like layer which made me smile every day.

It's a perfect everyday scent, and the packaging is simple & appealing.

I would love to see this fragrance expand into a shower gel, scrub, lotion and larger fragrance bottle too! This is a great all-around scent.

Note: For drier skins you will have to apply this more often during the day to maintain the intensity if desired. (via Palacinka.com)

Updated Apr 13, 2007

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PHYTO PLAGE Protective Sun Veil

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This gel offers very light control. On humid days, my thick hair goes bonkers. This definitely keeps the frizzies from taking over while keeping my hair looking natural and not at all styled with gobs of products.

My favorite way of using this gel is to apply it to wet hair and then let my hair dry naturally. It has a very subtle lovely scent that is almost imperceptible. I can't really tell if it actually protects my hair from the sun but it definitely helps keep my hair healthy looking. I will use every summer or beach vacation (via Palacinka)

Updated Mar 29, 2007

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LUMENE SUN ON THE GO Protective Sun Care for Face & Lips

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I have to say that the packaging drew me in. What a great idea that this sunscreen is held in a slim little tube and the cap has a little lip balm dome built into it--very clever and convenient for slipping into one's purse.

The sunscreen itself is a little on the heavy side but I found that for drier skin like mine this is just the thing I need. It also has a very prominent floral fragrance which again did not bother me but should be kept in mind.

It’s the lip balm that is the gem of this product – it has a great, smooth, creamy texture and a nice, creamy vanilla scent, (but if you have darker/more pigmented lip take care not to layer too much as it will begin to look white and obvious. I used this product on my face, hands and neck on a recent trip to a very hot climate and was very pleased with the protection and the convenience.

Lumene products are now available in the U.S. at most CVS stores. (via Palacinka)

Updated Apr 27, 2007

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Bobbi Brown Cosmetics

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First off, I am a bit biased because I LOVE Bobbi Brown products! However, I've actually never used a palette before, because I always figured there would only be just a few colors that actually worked for me, and the rest would be a waste of money...but that's all changed with this product. The packaging is ideal - a top compartment with the 3 lips colors and 1 lip gloss, that cleverly slides out sideways to reveal...three very neutral eye shadows on the bottom. This palette also comes with two mini (3-4 inches long) brushes. One brush is double-ended with a smudge-brush, which I used to apply the chocolate/gray shadow and at the other end a basic shadow brush. The other brush is for the lipcolor. A very nice sized mirror is included at the top as well.

Now on the colors - eyeshadows are included: Bone, a yellowish white (great for highlighting the brown bone area), Cement, a med. matte brown, and Chocolate, a slightly brownish dark gray. All shadows are matte finish. 4 lipcolors are included: Cashmere lip gloss, a light caramel color, Brownie lipcolor, a med. pink with some brown in it, Soft Rose a deeper pink with some brown, and Rum Raisin lipcolor, a brown with some wine in it that was my everyday - go to-YLBB color. All lipsticks are matte; the lip gloss is dewy but not shimmery. I had a lot of fun mixing and matching the lip colors - everything can be combined for some really nice lip looks. Even with all of these products, it's still very light, so this is perfect to toss into my bag for the office and for travel. I will get a lot of use from this palette! (via Bobbi Brown)

Updated May 5, 2007

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supersmile Advanced Formula in between Mouthrinse

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What a great product! Each one of the little flat packets holds a powdered version of the mouthrise which not only refreshed my mouth but also worked with the supersmile Whitening Fluoride Toothpaste to increase my whitening! The packets can be thrown into even the smallest of bags and just need a little water to create the mouthrinse.

You actually use the packet to hold the mouthrinse and then can simply throw it away after you are done! The flavor is minty (but a little on the salty tasting side) and I used these at least 1x during the day and sometimes again in the evening if I was going out after work. There are 60 packets included so I think these are also pretty cost effective as well. These will always be close to me now matter where I go now! (via palacinka)

Updated May 5, 2007

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