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Best acne-clearing product I've found for my skin type!

I have sensitive, oily/combination skin and this scrub works GREAT for me! Nothing else I've tried has been as effective at cleaning my pores out, smoothing flaky/dry areas of my face, and reducing my breakouts. This scrub has a creamy formula that isn't drying or oily, even for problematic skin like mine. The exfoliating beads are round so they won't be rough on your skin. It's important to rinse this product off well because it can leave a residue on your skin if you don't, and the beads don't dissolve on their own so you'll want to clean those off too.

I usually don't have any problem using this scrub twice a day, but sometimes I have to use it less often depending on the weather and if my skin is getting dryer or oilier. I especially like using this in the morning because your skin feels clean and cool afterwards, so you start the day feeling awake and refreshed. I don't have to use as much moisturizer on my face as I used to because this scrub seems to help my skin retain just the right amount of moisture. It also seems to make my pores look smaller, but I really only notice this right after I wash my face with it.

Too drying for me.

I have sensitive, oily/combination skin and this cleanser caused more problems than it fixed. After washing my face with this product, my skin always feels very tight and dry. Within 30 minutes my skin starts to crack and peel if I don't use moisturizer right after washing my face. It also doesn't heal existing acne or prevent future breakouts. It might actually make acne worse, but my skin is very acne-prone to begin with so it's hard for me to tell.

I'm giving it two stars because the scent is light and pleasant, unlike some other acne treatments I've used. It also foams up and rinses off very well without leaving any residue behind. It seems like a good product in general, just not for my skin type.

This is a nice shade of red, so it's a shame that the formula is so bad. You need at least 4 coats to make this shade look semi-opaque, and it tends to be very streaky so you might really need 5 or 6 coats. It also takes forever to dry. Lots of layers + slow drying time = a recipe for disaster! My nails have been ruined every time I used this polish no matter how long I waited for them to dry. Every little bump and scratch shows up, even days after you painted your nails.

My biggest problem with this polish is something I have never seen with any other brand. The color leaves a big red streak behind if you rub your nail against any hard surface!!! This is a HUGE problem that should NOT happen. I never want to see little red streaks on important papers or clean white surfaces, but I've seen them all over the place after wearing this polish! Putting one or two layers of top coat or another polish on top of the Milani polish eliminates this problem, but it shouldn't be a problem in the first place! This is definitely not a wear-and-go brand.

On top of all the other problems, this polish starts to chip after about two days of wear. Not worth whatever money I spent on it. This polish is really only useable if you use another polish/base coat first AND if you use another polish/top coat over it. Even then, you still have to deal with the lengthy drying time and inevitable bumps and scratches. That's a lot of work for one color! I won't be buying Milani nail polish again.

I have the Lavender Smokes palette, for brown eyes. All four shades are very shimmery, which is my only complaint. I would have liked it if there was more than one finish so these were easier to use for an everyday look, but the colors themselves are all very nice. This palette comes with a dark plum/brown, a dusty rose, a gold/tan, and a bronze shadow. It applies well as long as you use a primer. (I use L'Oreal De-Crease Eyeshadow Base.)

Very moisturizing, but that's it.

I really wanted to like this lip balm but I really wasn't impressed. The only positive is that it is very moisturizing. It feels a bit thick on your lips but that seems to be the price you pay for moisture.

The biggest negative for me is the scent. It's HORRIBLE! It's like a combination of wax and cherry-flavored medicine. Thankfully the smell doesn't last very long once you apply it and you can't taste it either, but it's really strong when you open the tube. I don't know why they went with this scent instead of something like mint or vanilla, like many other brands do. I would prefer unscented balm to this fake cherry smell.

My second problem with this balm is that there is almost no pigmentation. I bought Red Dahlia, which looks like a rich dark red in the tube and looks invisible on my lips! I was really disappointed because I loved the color. I won't bother trying any other colors.

The bottom line is that this is a very moisturizing lip balm, but there is almost no color to it and it smells awful. VERY disappointing and absolutely not worth the $7 I paid for it! I can't even recommend this as a regular moisturizing balm because of the smell and high price tag. You can find cheaper lip balms that are just as moisturizing and smell/taste a lot nicer.

This is my 2nd favorite tinted lip balm after Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter. This L'Oreal balm feels lighter on your lips than the Revlon balm, it isn't quite as moisturizing, and you feel like you need to reapply it more often. But it's still a very good product when your lips don't need a lot of moisturizing. It feels nice and light on your lips and has a very pleasant vanilla scent and no flavor. (I find myself reapplying it often just because I like the scent so much!) I like the look of the packaging but I wish the little gold nub wasn't there so I didn't have to line it up to put the cap back on.

I can't comment much on pigmentation because the Nourishing Nude shade is very close to my natural lip color. It enhances the natural color a little but it basically looks like you're not wearing anything on your lips - but sometimes that's exactly what you want! I want to try some other shades to see how they look but Nourishing Nude is a very good shade for a no-fuss-makeup kind of day.

I have this in Fig Jam and I absolutely love it! The pigmentation is exactly what I was hoping for - definitely noticeable but not too bold. It's easy to apply without a mirror but if you're like me and you like to rub your lips together to work the balm in after applying, you might want to check a mirror to make sure you didn't get it everywhere. A dark color like Fig Jam stands out quite a bit on the skin around your lips and it can look pretty messy.

These balms are also very moisturizing and they feel very soft on your lips. The product isn't waxy at all and it lasts several hours before you feel like you need to reapply it. It has a very subtle vanilla scent and doesn't really taste like anything, which is a big plus for me.

I really love the color of Fig Jam because it adds a nice warm, brownish-red tint to your lips. It's a nice darker, richer alternative to a nude, but it still looks fairly natural because the color isn't too thick. I'm definitely going to try some other colors, too!

My only complaint is about the packaging. The "base" is very small and doesn't give you much to hold on to when removing the cap or applying the balm. This is just a minor annoyance for me, but if you have difficulty holding small objects (like if you have arthritis) you could have a hard time with this product.