Beauty Product Reviews | Page 6

Great, Inexpensive Buy

I was trying to find a hair care product that was inexpensive, smelled great, and revitalized my colored hair. I love Loreal's professional salon shampoos and conditioners and was impressed by Loreals Everpure, drug store brand. The Ever Pure hair mask is a great alternative to expensive hair care products. I have tried Pantene, Biolage, and Nexus hair-masks, but the Ever Pure Loreal Mask, worked great and revitalized my colored hair. The smell of the product is incredible and I received compliments about the way my hair smelled. The rosemary and mint fragrance gave my hair a fresh smell and conditioned my locks, without weighing them down or looking greasy. First I shampoo my hair with the Ever Pure moisture shampoo and rinse with warm water. Thereafter, I apply the hairmask to my locks and cover with a warm wet towel for 10 to 15 minutes. I comb my hair out and rinse with warm water. It's enjoyable leaving the hairmask on and relaxing because the mask also works as an aromatherapy. I would recommend this product to anyone searching for inexpensive haircare that has colored, overheated hair. The fragrance and conditioning properties are fantastic and similar to Loreals salon products.

Keeps you dry and smells great

Hands down this is the best deodorant on the market! For years I have tried to find something that would keep me dry and not irritate my skin. Cashmere Mist deodorant smells incredibly; it is powdery with hints of vanilla. No matter how much you work out or sweat, you never smells with this deodorant. I have tried Mitchum, Dove, Secret, and countless other brands and nothing has worked as well. Although, the dedorant is pricey ($14) it lasts months and doesn't irritate my skin. Nordstrom sells the deodorant at a discount during their Anniversary sale, so I would recommend buying it then. I have been using the deodorant for the last five years and am completely hooked. Often times, I don't wear a fragrance because the smell of the deodorant is incredible. I would recommend this product to anyone with sensitive skin or who works out a great deal and wants to smell great.

Great products that lasts and doesn't chip

I was looking for a color of nail polish that looked professional and would last longer without excessive chipping. Usually, I have to paint my nails several times a week, but this nail polish allows me to paint my nails every couple of weeks. After I have filed down my nails and pushed back my cuticles, I apply a thin coat of China Glaze "Innocence". I proceed to place a second coat of polish a few minutes later and let dry for five minutes. I have tried various OPI nails polishes, but China Glaze lasts longer and doesn't chip. I would suggest this nail polish to those that have limited amount of time to do their nails, but want to look professional and put together. Since I use China Glaze every couple of weeks, it provides a great value and the bottle lasts for several months. China Glaze nail polishes are a great buy and have become a staple of my beauty routine.

A color of Blush that almost everyone can wear

I was looking for a blush that would accent my cheekbones and add a natural hue. The coralista blush by Benefit went on smoothly and highlighted my cheekbones. The blush gave my olive skin a natural hue and did not irritate my skin. I use the blush a great deal in the winter, to add some warmth. I would recommend this product to those that are trying to warm up their complexion and don't want to deal with a product that irritates their skin. I have tried Mac blushes in a coral hue, but they have caused irritation to my complexion. I like the Benefit's Coralista blush because it goes on smoothly and looks natural. This color also looks great on people with fairer complexion and tends to look more natural than pink blush. I like the leopard packaging and the convenience of the brush inside the box. The blush seems to enhance my complexion and highlight my cheekbones. I would buy this product again and would recommend it to anyone wanting to perfect their complexion.

A great highlighting eye shadow

I love Loreals compact, individual eyeshadow's that can go with you everywhere. In particular, I love the Gilded Bronze shadow as a highlighter. I use Loreal's Frosted Icing shadow as a base shade that I lightly apply to my entire eye with a medium sized brush. Thereafter, I use a smaller brush to highlight the crease of my eye, with Loreals Gilded Bronze shadow. I would also recommend, highlighting the apples of ones cheeks with a bronzer and adding a gloss to the lips to give oneself a natural, polished look. I recommend using the Loreal's Gilded Bronze eyeshadow to those that want to highlight their eyes, without using dramatic colors. This shadow looks great on those with olive or tanned skin. This shadow helps to create a monochromatic, polished look. I much prefer the Loreal compact shadows to those of Revlon or Maybelline. Loreal's Gilded Bronze shadow glides on seamlessly and creates a highlighting effect of ones eyes; it does not clump or look cakey. .

Frosted Icing is a great color to awaken eyes

I have always been a fan of shimmery shades that add a little edge to my eye makeup and brighten up my eyes. I like this eyeshadow because it blends on smoothly and can be used as a base to your other eyeshadow or can be worn alone with mascara. For a day look, I use a medium sized shadow brush to apply a thin layer of the shimmer shade to my whole lid.I use a thinner shadow brush to add a small amount of shadow to the corner of my eye and below my lower lash.. I take a medium size shadow brush and sweep bronzer across the crease. I finish the look with one coat of mascara. For evening, I start with the same frosted Icing shadow . I use a thinner eye shadow brush and add Loreal Glistening Sea shadow to the crease of my eyes. To give drama to the look of my eyes, I line top and lower lid with, Loreal infallible black liner. I also add two coats of Maybelline mascara. I recommend the Frosted Icing Loreal shadow to those that are trying to look more refreshed and modern. This color is a great staple shadow and can used by itself or added and mixed with other shadows to create smokey eyes. The packaging of these shadows is convenient for those that don't want to lug around a big shadow case ; the shadows can easily fit in a small purse. I like that Loreal has eyeshadow's that are reasonably priced and that offer the modern woman a multitude of easily blendable shades. In comparison to Revlon and Cover Girl, Loreal provides a great amount of colors that go on smoothly and don't clump.

Helps my dark circles without looking raccoon like

Just recently, I saw a picture of myself in high school, wearing concealer under my eyes and looking, like I was part of the Raccoon family. Luckily, since then I have discovered Ooh la lift by Benefit. In order to conceal dark circles around my eyes and look awakened, I take the wand and dab it underneath my eye in a few spots and gently rub it in, with my ring finger. I like that the product can easily fit in my purse and be used to naturally, conceal sleepless nights. Most concealers, attempt to decrease the look of dark circles with a thick amount of paint, but Benefit feels and looks light on one's skin. I first discovered the product at Nordstrom and have used it ever since. I would highly recommend it to those trying to conceal dark circles or trying to look bright eyed and bushy tailed. Say goodbye to raccoon eyes and hello to bright, awakened eyes.

Finally, a cure for worn out hair

Finally, there is a cure for over-styled, over-colored, damaged hair. Typically I am dissatisfied by conditioner/products that promise to help damaged hair, but Fekkai's product RX has helped my hair get back on track. A few years ago, I was struggling with a great amount of anxiety and my thick, long hair was breaking and falling out. I tried Biolage, Aveeno, Pantene, and countless other conditioners, but nothing seemed to help. I was impressed by Fekkai's Protein RX conditioner because it restored shine to my hair, without it looking greasy or weighed down.. After I have rinsed my hair of shampoo and have squeezed, most of the water excess from my hair, I apply a dime to quarter size amount of the Protein RX conditioner to the palm of my hand and rub it into my hair. I particularly, focus on rubbing the conditioner into the ends of my hair that appear to be the most damaged. I let the conditioner penetrate my hair, for a few minutes and rinse with warm water. I would recommend Fekkai's Protein Rx conditioner, to those that are trying to get their hair back in shape or are trying to grow out their hair, while maintaining its health. I particularly use this product, after the summer when my hair has received too much chlorine and sun and after it has been colored. Although the product is slightly pricey, the conditioner lasts along time and is effective in improving dry, damaged, hair.

Definitely Worth the Cost

I've colored my hair since I was 18 years of age and needed a product that would make my hair look healthy and restore its shine. Although, the Fekkai shampoo/conditioner products are on the pricey side, I was very satisfied with the results. I have medium brown hair, but color it blonde, every two months. I also use a hairdryer and curling iron, several times per week. The glossing shampoo added a great deal of shine to my hair and it made it easier to style. I have used countless salon and drug store shampoo and conditioner brands, but the glossing Fekkai shampoo/conditioner has been one of my favorites. I typically wash my hair every or every other day. Once I am in the shower, I apply a small amount, typically the size of a dime of the product to the palm of my hand and rub it into the roots and tips of my hair. I then wash out the shampoo with lukewarm water. The great thing about this product; is that a small amount of product goes a long way. I have long hair that goes to the middle of my back and an 8 0z shampoo lasts me a month and a half. I have also tried salon brands; Biolage, Enjoy, Aveda, but very few brands have made my hair look as healthy. I would recommend the glossing shampoo to those that have color treated hair and use flat/curling irons and want to restore their hairs shine. I have used Fekaii shampoos/conditioners for a few years now and would recommend them to others. One, should alternate shampoo/conditioner brands every month in a half to two months, so that one's hair doesn't get used to any one shampoo or conditioner. Loreal salon formula for color treated hair is also a good alternative.

Recently,one of my favorite makeup brands, discontinued their line and I was looking for a new foundation that was hypoallergenic and improved the look and feel of my skin. I typically choose products with a built in SPf because I live in Southern California and am outdoors a great deal. After using bare escentuals for a month, I was hooked; my skin looked the best it had looked in years and I had no adverse reaction to the product. I have extremely sensitive skin and love that the foundation gave me adequate coverage without looking cakey or causing a breakout. I apply the product with a large powder brush and lightly appyt it to all areas of my face. I also use a blush brush and use it to highlight my cheekbones. I choose the "medium tan" foundation because I have olive skin. I have tried Mac's mineral foundation, but it left my face looking cakey and irritated.For anyone that has sensitive skin and is prone to allergies, I highly recommend Bare Escentuals. I have used the product for the last six months and will soon need to purchase another foundation from Bare Escentuals. I like that the product is mineral based, reasonably priced and that one foundation lasts, for well over six months.