Thursday, May 26, 2011

Burt's Bees - Herbal Blemish Stick

Burt's Bees product description:
This blemish stick contains 10 effective natural herbal ingredients including willowbark, nature's version of salicylic acid, which clarifies and gently exfoliates skin to clear pores and help prevent breakouts. Combined with tea tree and juniper oils, known for their antiseptic and astringent qualities, and calendula to reduce inflammation and redness, this concentrated formula keeps your skin clear, naturally.

I've been hunting for blemish spot treatments derived from natural ingredients. I've tried The Body Shop's tea tree oil before and ran out of them so decided to try the Burt's Bees. The packaging is compact and I love how it's so easy to apply. Some people may not like the smell, but I'm used to it and have grown to like the herb smell. Personally, I believe that it doesn't smell as strong as The Body Shop's. It does visibly reduce the redness of  my pimples after about 30 minutes of application and the blemish itself goes away after 3~7 days. Unlike the other drugstore spot treatments, this doesn't make my skin dry, peel, nor sensitive. I prefer using this rather than other tea tree oils for its convenience and effectiveness. 

Friday, May 20, 2011

Vaseline - MEN Body & Face Lotion

 

Vaseline's product description:
Fast Absorbing Body & Face Lotion
  • Instant relief for everyday dryness
  • Non-greasy formula absorbs within seconds

My boyfriend uses this body lotion and I will write down what he's been saying about it. He's pretty picky when it comes to body lotion and doesn't like what I use. He loves this body lotion. It moisturizes his body and it really is fast absorbing. I like the fact that this can be used for both body and face because his face tends to be dry too. It keeps both his body and face moisturized and soft. We both love the smell of this body lotion. It smells clean and fresh, and it's not overbearing unlike the other products that are specifically made for men. I would recommend this to all the guys or girls who want their man to have soft skin and smell good.


Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Burt's Bees - Beeswax Lip Balm

Burt's Bees' product description:
Give your lips the soothing feeling they deserve. This natural lip balm is loaded with coconut and sunflower oils, rich in vitamins and essential fatty acids, to nourish, condition and soften lips. Beeswax seals in hydration. We've even added peppermint oil for a refreshing tingle.

I'm sure everyone has tried this notorious lip balm at least once in their lifetime. I always have this in my purse and always keep one in stock in case I run out. (I actually have 3 in stock right now because I'm scared of running out of them.) That's how much I love this lip balm. It's soothing and moisturizing, and I love how it gives me a tingly sensation after applying it. It has a minty fresh scent to it but doesn't have any flavor to it, which I also love. This is a lifesaver for me whenever I have dry, chapped lips and instantly gives me an healthy, hydrated looking lips. This cute yellow tube makes me so happy and makes me want to thank all of the bees that worked hard buzzing for the beeswax.

Monday, May 16, 2011

wet n wild - Ultimate Brow Kit

wet n wild's product description:
Mini brow salon in a handy, purse-friendly compact with all the essential tools to shape, smooth, define, and maintain perfect brows. This five-piece set includes a soft wax that shapes brows, two setting powders for definition, a hard angle brush for easy application, and mini tweezers for stray hairs. This eyebrow powder is amazing. The color is just right for me. It's an ash brown color so there is no red tint to it and is very pigmented. The brush that comes with it works surprisingly well and the eyebrows don't disappear throughout the day. I love the wax that comes with it too because it keeps my eyebrows from disappearing midday and it grooms my eyebrows after applying it. This is a must try if it matches your eyebrow color because it's easy to apply, won't fade, and very cheap!

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

ghd - Obedience Cream

ghd's product description:

A lightweight, anti-frizz, blow-dry cream for normal to fine hair; ideal for creating glossy looks or defining curlier styles. Helps keep your hair frizz-free longer. Contains UVA protection and helps retain the hair's moisture and elasticity when heat-styling.
 
I apply this cream on my damp hair when I blow-dry my hair. It works great and delivers what it promises to do. It helps seal my cuticles so that it keeps my hair frizz free and looks healthier even though my hair is pretty damaged. Although it claims that it helps repair the hair, I don't see much improvement in them. It's just impossible for any hair care products to fully repair the damage that has been done to the hair. However, I still love this product for its power to tame my frizz. The retail price is not cheap ($24). I will seek for an alternative frizz tamer after I finish this bottle since I'm very low on budget.

Monday, May 9, 2011

Aveeno - Positively Nourishing Soothing 24-hour Body Moisturizer

Aveeno's product description:

Calming fragrances like vanilla and chamomile soothe your senses. This breakthrough body lotion goes beyond pampering your skin. Formulated with nourishing ACTIVE NATURALS Oatmeal, it provides the essential moisture you need for healthier-looking skin today. And, this formula with antioxidants nourishes your skin to keep it healthier-looking tomorrow.

This lotion smells great and in fact, this is probably the best smelling lotion that I've ever came across. That's the only quality there is to this lotion. The joyous smell. After I apply this lotion, I feel like I need to reapply again because it does not moisturize my skin at all. It lacks the point of applying body lotion which is to moisturize my body. It is a little pricey for the amount of product it comes in. I love the smell but I will not repurchase this because it doesn't do its job as a body lotion. 




Almay - Intense i-color Liquid Eyeliner

Almay product description:
Play up your eye color with dramatic, contrasting color! High-impact liquid liner defines your eyes with precise, bold color. Easy to use applicator glides on smoothly and evenly.

This is a great liquid eyeliner. It has a felt tip so it is easy to use even if you don't have a steady hand or a liquid eyeliner beginner. When you look very closely, you can see that this liquid eyeliner contains very small glitters in it. I'm guessing that the glitters are supposed to "bring out your eyes." The glitters are not visible once you apply your eyeliner. The color is opaque and it lasts all day long. It doesn't smudge, wear, or chip off like some liquid eyeliners do.