Reviews and Review Requests!

missjenny2679 · Mar 12th, 2008, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by claireZk

I thought it would be neat to have a thread where we could talk more about our recent purchases... Was there anything you especially loved? Or hated?

Also, I was thinking if someone wants to request a review for someone else's recent purchase they read about, they could ask here!

Ok, Seriously....this thread is BRILLANT!!

I think its such a good idea!! I really look forward to reading what other people post....I hope this one stays towards the top!! I hope I don't take it over because I could talk pros/cons of product for ever

anneonimiss · Mar 12th, 2008, 10:19 PM

Product name/shade: Lorac Oil-free Neutralizer

Review: My mom had a chemical peel around her eyes recently, and we bought some of this neutralizer to cover the residual redness before she went back to Jersey (and her BF) *lol*. This stuff is absolutely amazing! If anyone has trouble with blemishes or rosacea, I would definitely give this product a try.

Price: $30

Will purchase again: yes, for myself this time!

Where to find it: Sephora/online

anneonimiss · Mar 12th, 2008, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by missjenny2679

Ok, Seriously....this thread is BRILLANT!!

I think its such a good idea!! I really look forward to reading what other people post....I hope this one stays towards the top!! I hope I don't take it over because I could talk pros/cons of product for ever

Me, too! I have a feeling this is going to be a very popular thread!

eponine03 · Mar 12th, 2008, 10:26 PM

Product name/shade: MaxFactor Volume Couture Mascara

Review: Does exactly what a good mascara should do. The brush is one of those stiff, rubbery ones with little spikes on it. These give your lashes excellent separation and definition with NO CLUMPING!! The formula is very smooth and doesn't have a perceptible fragrance (although it is listed as an ingredient). I use 2-3 coats of this for perfect lashes. I have worn it for up to 19 hours without any flaking. I was disappointed in my Diorshow and decided to try this on a whim. I've been using it for about 3 months and will be using it indefinitely

Price: $5.84

Will purchase again: Yes!

Where to find it: Walmart, Kmart, Ulta, http://www.maxfactor.com

anneonimiss · Mar 12th, 2008, 10:34 PM

^ITA on the Max Factor Volume Couture. I bought this a few days ago and I really like it, too. I do get a little clumping, but my lashes grow in strange directions and tend to clump no matter what. This is definitely the best mascara I've tried recently. I think I'll also try the Avon one Claire mentioned earlier.

anneonimiss · Mar 12th, 2008, 10:46 PM

Product name/shade: Creme de la Mer

Review: I bought this both to try on my face and on my SO's super dry hands. Lots of ladies swear by this cream, but I was extremely disappointed in it. I used it for several days, and it started to break me out a bit so I stopped. My skin is a bit oily and this product is far too heavy for my skin and it is also very heavily fragranced (which I don't like). My SO won't allow me to put it on his hands anymore as he says it makes him smell like a girl, so I've been trying to waste it by using it on my hands at night. My hands have actually felt drier during the day since I've been using it, but I'm not sure if it's the cream or the weather lately.

Price: $125

Will purchase again: Hell no!

Where to find it: www.cremedelamer.com or a snooty boutique near you!

jc2239 · Mar 12th, 2008, 10:52 PM

Product name/shade: Max Factor Lash Perfection Mascara

Review: I bought this mascara because it had been featured as a favorite pick in InStyle, and I'm always on the quest for the perfect mascara. I'd have to say that this is up there with my YSL Everlong and others as one of my favorites. The brush has spiky rubber bristles that separates and fans the lashes out beautifully. I haven't had a single issue with clumps, and it stays put all day. My only minor issue was that for some reason i kept poking myself in the eye with the rubber bristles, which has never happened with any other mascara, and it hurt like he** because the spikes are quite sharp. But I've since moved past this!

Price: ~$6

Will purchase again: Not quite sure. I love this but I'm still looking for that HG mascara.

Where to find it: Online/Drugstores

anneonimiss · Mar 12th, 2008, 10:58 PM

^ Those rubber bristle brushes do wonders to prevent clumping. I really like them. I have tried a couple of L'Oreal mascaras recently that have the rubber spike bristles, but the L'Oreal wands are very flexible and don't work as well. The Max Factor wands are stiff, so the bristles really get between the lashes.

claireZk · Mar 12th, 2008, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by missjenny2679

I hope I don't take it over because I could talk pros/cons of product for ever

Post away! The more reviews you do, the more you'll enable, erm I mean help, us! lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by anneonimiss

Will purchase again: Hell no!

Where to find it: www.cremedelamer.com or a snooty boutique near you!

^

!

jc2239 · Mar 12th, 2008, 10:59 PM

Product name/shade: Paul & Joe Moisturizing Compact Foundation

Review: This is a really great product. The formulation of the foundation is very nice, it comes in a good range of shades, and of course the packaging is very aesthetically pleasing. It's a very creamy formula, as the name indicates, and it provides anywhere from medium to full coverage depending on your application method.

My only gripe with this product is the sponge that it comes with-it's a piece of junk. It feels fine, but it causes the product to apply a bit streaky. I much prefer to use my MAC 187 brush if I have it handy. My skin is both very oily and very dry, but this foundation doesn't emphasize any flakies i might have and also doesn't make my face any oilier.

Price: ~$45 i believe

Will purchase again: This is also a maybe. I love this compact foundation, but there are a bunch more I need to try before I can settle down

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Where to find it: Bergdorf Goodman/department stores in Japan

jc2239 · Mar 12th, 2008, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anneonimiss

^ Those rubber bristle brushes do wonders to prevent clumping. I really like them. I have tried a couple of L'Oreal mascaras recently that have the rubber spike bristles, but the L'Oreal wands are very flexible and don't work as well. The Max Factor wands are stiff, so the bristles really get between the lashes.

yeah i tried define-a-lash after falling in love with my YSL but not the price, but it really did nothing for me. i tend to be a beauty snob, but i have to say that i've been very impressed by max factor products

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anneonimiss · Mar 12th, 2008, 11:01 PM

ClaireZk: "The more reviews you do, the more you'll enable, erm I mean help, us!"

^ yes, yes! Everyone please help us as much as possible!!!

claireZk · Mar 12th, 2008, 11:08 PM

Product name/shade: MAC Lipstick - Glaze in Pervette

Review: Rachel Bilson is wearing this on the current cover of Nylon Magazine. I'm always on the lookout for products that will give me perfect baby pink lips, so I HAD to try it.

The color is described on MAC's site as: Soft bright pink duochrome with violet opalescent shimmer. I think this is pretty accurate. It's soft and it definitely has a touch of purple. I don't know about the opalescent shimmer part-- to me it's just a little frosty. Between the color and the frost it looks a little 80's on me, so I don't think I'd wear it without a gloss on top (which is what the MUA at Nylon did). Also, my coloring is pretty neutral-- I wouldn't recommend this to people with a very warm yellow skintone.

The formula, however, is fabulous! This is my first MAC lipstick and I love the texture of it-- not sticky, not slippery, kept my lips moisturized for almost 5 hours after I put it on.

Price: $14

Will purchase again: Probably not in this color.

Where to find it: Maccosmetics.com (use code STROBE for free shipping), Nordstrom or Macys.

it's the one on top

claireZk · Mar 12th, 2008, 11:28 PM

Product name/shade: Sonia Kashuk for Target hairbrush

Review: This brush is "inspired" by the famous Mason Pearson Bristle & Nylon hairbrush. The MP brush is said to reach every corner of the scalp to clean away scales (eew), resulting in a healthier scalp and hair... The only real differences between the MP and Sonia Kashuk versions is that the SK is all snythetic, rather than a mix of boar and snythetic, and the SK is not made by hand.

I'm not an avid hair brusher, meaning I don't do 100 strokes a day a la Marsha Brady or anything like that... I mostly just use my brushes to style my hair and brush out tangles. This brush is GREAT for smoothing hair when you're pulling it back. You won't get any lumps or bumps, and the multi-level bristles do feel good on the scalp. Maybe you have to buy the MP version to see miracle results, but given my infrequent brush use, I think I'd feel pretty ripped off if I spend $125

I will say though: I had a few flakes from dry winter scalp before I started using the brush and they've gone away!

Price: $14.99

Will purchase again: I probably won't have to. But if I lose it, I'll buy another one.

Where to find it: Target

Some pics for comparison....

MP: SK:

missjenny2679 · Mar 12th, 2008, 11:30 PM

^^ I LOVE LOVE LOVE this brush!!

Mar 12th, 2008, 10:19 PM	#17
anneonimiss Z.Z.Z.Z.	Re: Reviews and Review Requests! Product name/shade: Lorac Oil-free Neutralizer Review: My mom had a chemical peel around her eyes recently, and we bought some of this neutralizer to cover the residual redness before she went back to Jersey (and her BF) lol. This stuff is absolutely amazing! If anyone has trouble with blemishes or rosacea, I would definitely give this product a try. Price: $30 Will purchase again: yes, for myself this time! Where to find it: Sephora/online __________________ Last edited by anneonimiss; Mar 12th, 2008 at 10:24 PM.

Mar 12th, 2008, 10:34 PM	#20
anneonimiss Z.Z.Z.Z.	Re: Reviews and Review Requests! ^ITA on the Max Factor Volume Couture. I bought this a few days ago and I really like it, too. I do get a little clumping, but my lashes grow in strange directions and tend to clump no matter what. This is definitely the best mascara I've tried recently. I think I'll also try the Avon one Claire mentioned earlier. __________________

Mar 12th, 2008, 10:46 PM	#21
anneonimiss Z.Z.Z.Z.	Re: Reviews and Review Requests! Product name/shade: Creme de la Mer Review: I bought this both to try on my face and on my SO's super dry hands. Lots of ladies swear by this cream, but I was extremely disappointed in it. I used it for several days, and it started to break me out a bit so I stopped. My skin is a bit oily and this product is far too heavy for my skin and it is also very heavily fragranced (which I don't like). My SO won't allow me to put it on his hands anymore as he says it makes him smell like a girl, so I've been trying to waste it by using it on my hands at night. My hands have actually felt drier during the day since I've been using it, but I'm not sure if it's the cream or the weather lately. Price: $125 Will purchase again: Hell no! Where to find it: www.cremedelamer.com or a snooty boutique near you! __________________

Mar 12th, 2008, 10:52 PM	#22
jc2239 Member	Re: Reviews and Review Requests! Product name/shade: Max Factor Lash Perfection Mascara Review: I bought this mascara because it had been featured as a favorite pick in InStyle, and I'm always on the quest for the perfect mascara. I'd have to say that this is up there with my YSL Everlong and others as one of my favorites. The brush has spiky rubber bristles that separates and fans the lashes out beautifully. I haven't had a single issue with clumps, and it stays put all day. My only minor issue was that for some reason i kept poking myself in the eye with the rubber bristles, which has never happened with any other mascara, and it hurt like he because the spikes are quite sharp. But I've since moved past this! Price: ~$6 Will purchase again: Not quite sure. I love this but I'm still looking for that HG mascara. Where to find it:** Online/Drugstores

Mar 12th, 2008, 10:58 PM	#23
anneonimiss Z.Z.Z.Z.	Re: Reviews and Review Requests! ^ Those rubber bristle brushes do wonders to prevent clumping. I really like them. I have tried a couple of L'Oreal mascaras recently that have the rubber spike bristles, but the L'Oreal wands are very flexible and don't work as well. The Max Factor wands are stiff, so the bristles really get between the lashes. __________________

Mar 12th, 2008, 10:59 PM	#25
jc2239 Member	Re: Reviews and Review Requests! Product name/shade: Paul & Joe Moisturizing Compact Foundation Review: This is a really great product. The formulation of the foundation is very nice, it comes in a good range of shades, and of course the packaging is very aesthetically pleasing. It's a very creamy formula, as the name indicates, and it provides anywhere from medium to full coverage depending on your application method. My only gripe with this product is the sponge that it comes with-it's a piece of junk. It feels fine, but it causes the product to apply a bit streaky. I much prefer to use my MAC 187 brush if I have it handy. My skin is both very oily and very dry, but this foundation doesn't emphasize any flakies i might have and also doesn't make my face any oilier. Price: ~$45 i believe Will purchase again: This is also a maybe. I love this compact foundation, but there are a bunch more I need to try before I can settle down . Where to find it: Bergdorf Goodman/department stores in Japan

Mar 12th, 2008, 11:01 PM	#27
anneonimiss Z.Z.Z.Z.	Re: Reviews and Review Requests! ClaireZk: "The more reviews you do, the more you'll enable, erm I mean help, us!" ^ yes, yes! Everyone please help us as much as possible!!! __________________

Mar 12th, 2008, 11:08 PM	#28
claireZk Member	Re: Reviews and Review Requests! Product name/shade: MAC Lipstick - Glaze in Pervette Review: Rachel Bilson is wearing this on the current cover of Nylon Magazine. I'm always on the lookout for products that will give me perfect baby pink lips, so I HAD to try it. The color is described on MAC's site as: Soft bright pink duochrome with violet opalescent shimmer. I think this is pretty accurate. It's soft and it definitely has a touch of purple. I don't know about the opalescent shimmer part-- to me it's just a little frosty. Between the color and the frost it looks a little 80's on me, so I don't think I'd wear it without a gloss on top (which is what the MUA at Nylon did). Also, my coloring is pretty neutral-- I wouldn't recommend this to people with a very warm yellow skintone. The formula, however, is fabulous! This is my first MAC lipstick and I love the texture of it-- not sticky, not slippery, kept my lips moisturized for almost 5 hours after I put it on. Price: $14 Will purchase again: Probably not in this color. Where to find it: Maccosmetics.com (use code STROBE for free shipping), Nordstrom or Macys. it's the one on top

Mar 12th, 2008, 11:28 PM	#29
claireZk Member	Re: Reviews and Review Requests! Product name/shade: Sonia Kashuk for Target hairbrush Review: This brush is "inspired" by the famous Mason Pearson Bristle & Nylon hairbrush. The MP brush is said to reach every corner of the scalp to clean away scales (eew), resulting in a healthier scalp and hair... The only real differences between the MP and Sonia Kashuk versions is that the SK is all snythetic, rather than a mix of boar and snythetic, and the SK is not made by hand. I'm not an avid hair brusher, meaning I don't do 100 strokes a day a la Marsha Brady or anything like that... I mostly just use my brushes to style my hair and brush out tangles. This brush is GREAT for smoothing hair when you're pulling it back. You won't get any lumps or bumps, and the multi-level bristles do feel good on the scalp. Maybe you have to buy the MP version to see miracle results, but given my infrequent brush use, I think I'd feel pretty ripped off if I spend $125 I will say though: I had a few flakes from dry winter scalp before I started using the brush and they've gone away! Price: $14.99 Will purchase again: I probably won't have to. But if I lose it, I'll buy another one. Where to find it: Target Some pics for comparison.... MP: SK:

Mar 12th, 2008, 11:30 PM	#30
missjenny2679 Member Location: Chicago	Re: Reviews and Review Requests! ^^ I LOVE LOVE LOVE this brush!!