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Stila’s Lip & Cheek Stains Review |Shimmering, Fruity & Moisturizing Color

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

Stila Lip & Cheek StainStila has created 4 lip and cheek stains including: Mango crush-a shimmering coral color, Pomegranate crush- a deep berry color, Raspberry crush- a shimmering pink and Yumberry- a reddish color.

According to Stila the stains should customize to your exact shade as its infused with naturally staining super fruits. This formula apparently does this by reacting with your pH levels.

The stains also contain Vitamin A,C and E which help moisturize while providing antioxidant protection.

Users Conclusions

Pros

  • Natural looking
  • Non drying
  • Easy to apply
  • Glossy

Cons

  • Not long lasting
  • Stains unevenly (only a few found this typical)

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Alumina, Sodium Carbomer, Trisodium EDTA, Flavor (Aroma), Potassium Sorbate, Alcohol Denatured, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract (Papaya), Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract (Pineapple), Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract (Mango), Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Riboflavin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Tin Oxide, Benzyl Salicylate, May Contain (+/-): Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Red 33 (CI 17200), Red 6 (CI 15850), Orange 5 (CI 45370).

To Sum Up

The reviews for this lip and cheek stain are very mixed some found it worked for them. They liked the natural color and the nondrying effect.

However, others found it didn't last like a stain should and the color came out a little patchy.

The Stains are quite pricey at around $28.

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Hydrating 100% Natural Lip Gloss Review | Bare Escentuals Creates High Shine Lip Color

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

Bare Escentuals Natural Lip GlossBare Escentuals is well known for it's amazing natural products. Personally, I think its an amazing company with exceptional products.

As expected this lip gloss is 100% natural, a big plus for those of you that are Eco friendly.

The natural ingredients like Cupuacu butter and Seed oil should help hydrate lips leaving them smooth , soft and non sticky. A subtle Vanilla fragrance is apparent with the gloss.

Bare Escentuals 100% Natural Lip Gloss is available in 12 different shades.

Contains no Preservatives or petro-chemicals seems to be a running theme that a lot of cosmetics have in common these days. While having more natural ingredients are a good thing, having no preservatives does mean they aren't going to last more than a few months or so. Just some thing to keep in mind.

Unfortunately Bare Escentuals did not include a SPF in this gloss, which can help stop lips from drying out as quickly.

Users conclusions

Below I have summarized the opinions of the ladies using Bare Escentuals lip gloss:

Pros

  • Nice Vanilla flavor/scent
  • High shine
  • Shimmers
  • Moisturizing
  • Long lasting
  • Non sticky

Cons

  • Feather and bleed ( one users opinion)
  • No SPF

Ingredients

All shades contain:Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Flavor (Natural Vanilla), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Sorbitan Olivate, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Beeswax (Cera Alba), Tocopherol, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Seed Butter, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Silica, Glyceryl Caprylate. (+/-): Mica, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Carmine (CI 75470).

To Sum Up

All in all Bare Escentuals have created yet another fabulous product. Most patrons found the gloss to moisturize, last, shine and be non sticky.

There was one lady who said the gloss wasn't for her, as it feathered, was sticky and she didn't much like the Vanilla fragrance.

Some fanatics think it is a little expensive at $15 a tube considering it doesn't contain any SPF. However, most said they would buy it again.

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Shimmering Stardust Eyeshadow By Urban Decay Review | Highly Pigmented Shadows Blend Well & Glide On

Sunday, October 17th, 2010

Urban Decay Stardust EyeshadowUrban Decay has devised a shimmering set of eye shadows for spring 2010 called Stardust. These shades aren't for the faint heart! Apparently there is even more glitter than ever before, 40% more to be exact says Urban Decay.

The 9 different shades are listed below:

  • Space Cowboy- shimmering champagne beige
  • Bobby Dazzle- shimmery white
  • Griffith -shimmery yellow green
  • Diamond- shimmering brown
  • 54-sparkly purple
  • Retrograde- shimmering deep purple with a tinge of red
  • Atmosphere- shimmery bright blue
  • Moon spoon-sparkly greyish mauve
  • Void-greyish black with sparkles (like the night sky)

The stardust set has been designed not to have big chunks of glitter that gets every where, it should stay put. The eyeshadow has a long last formula and should glide onto your eye lids with ease. The amount of product you get has doubled compared to the other Urban Decay shadows.

Users Conclusions

Pros

  • Shimmery
  • Blends well
  • Glides on easily

Cons

  • Glitter fall out ( only a small amount but enough to notice)

Tips

To get less glitter fall out from an eye shadow try using a damp sponge to apply it. Stardust would work well for a sexy shimmering smokey eye look. I personally think void and retrograde would work well together.

Ingredients

All shades contain: Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Talc, Zinc Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol.

To Sum Up

A nice selection of colors that most ladies love, unfortunately they aren't as pigmented as Urban Decay promise. Still very desirable though, personally I prefer more subtle shades anyway.

There is a small amount of fall out also which lets stardust down, although if used with a damp sponge fall out should lesson.

Even though Urban Decay have doubled the amount of product you get for Stardust shadow, it is still expensive at $20 for one shade.

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West African Shea Butter Review | 100% Organic, Moisturizing & Reduces Stretch Marks

Friday, October 15th, 2010

Afican shea butterThe West African Shea Butter is 100% organic and comes in a 16oz container. Shea butter is made from the nut of the African Shea tree and contains a rich amount of irremovable fatty acid which makes it superior to cocoa butter and other natural vegetable butters.

It rejuvenates and moisturizes the skin as well as providing many other benefits like, wind protection, protection from the cold, sun, and helps heal wounds faster.

More Benefits of Shea Butter

Unrefined Shea butter contains an abundance of healing ingredients, including vitamins, minerals and proteins. Unlike petroleum based moisturizers, Shea butter actually restores the skin's natural elasticity.

Shea butter has many useful properties and has been traditionally used as a decongestant, an anti-inflammatory for sprains and arthritis, a healing salve for babies' umbilical cords, a lotion for hair and skin care, as cooking oil, and for lamp fuel.

However, the protective and emollient properties of Shea butter are most valued for skin care.

Users Conclusions

I have compiled the lists below from the users opinions of the Shea butter:

Pros

  • Moisturizing
  • Natural/Organic
  • Good for sensitive skin
  • Good value
  • Long lasting
  • Improves skins healthiness
  • Reduces stretch marks

To Sum Up

All in all a exceptionally good product according to the people using the Shea butter. They like how it can be used for many functions like moisturizing, promoting healthy looking skin and helping to reduce stretch marks.

It is very good value for money at $5.75 for 16oz, especially as it is 100% pure Shea butter.

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Natural Dead Sea Mud Soap by Adovia Review | Reduces Psoriasis, Acne & Hydrates Skin

Thursday, October 14th, 2010

Adovia Natural Dead Sea Mud SoapAdovia has devised this natural soap of mud from the Dead sea in Israel to thoroughly clean skin deep down, as well as cleanse without the dreaded soap scum that other soaps can leave on your skin.

It also promises not dry out your skin but actually hydrate and moisturize it using the rich mineral ingredients.

Most of us know that Dead sea mud is good for the skin but why?

Benefits of using Dead Sea Mud

The Dead Sea is full of rich minerals, it contains more than fifteen times the amount of magnesium found in ordinary sea water; magnesium helps the metabolism of skin cells and can be used as a anti-allergen.

Other Dead Sea minerals include zinc, bromine, iodine and potassium, which all play a significant role in keeping our skin looking healthy.

Dead sea mud is also used a lot in spa's around the world as it helps with the treatment of rheumatic conditions and induces relaxation. Rheumatic conditions are a type of disease involving inflammation of muscles, joints, and other tissues.

Users Conclusions

I have summarized the lists below from people using this soap:

Pros

  • Foams nicely
  • Helps with Psoriasis (for some users)
  • Leaves skin very clean
  • Moisturizing
  • Helps reduce over productive oil glands
  • Reduces acne breakouts
  • Gentle

Cons

  • Slight mud smell
  • Caused a out break (one user found)
  • A little expensive

Ingredients

80% Palm / 20% Palm Kernel Oil, Dead Sea Salts, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, Deionized Water (Aqua).

To Sum Up

According to the reviews Adovia Dead sea mud soap works wonders for Psoriasis and acne, say most people.

Some users say it does have a slight muddy smell but it disappears after a few minutes.

It is a little pricey for a bar of soap at $29.99, although many think its worth the price as it helps with some skin conditions and also lasts a lot longer than the average bar of soap.

This soap could also be very appealing to those of you that like to keep it natural, as all the ingredients are natural.

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Lavender & Chamomile Soothing Tub Tea by Bettijo Review | All Natural & Stress Relieving

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

Bettijo Soothing Tub TeaBettijo has devised a Lavender and Chamomile soothing Tub Tea to relieve stress. It is made from all natural ingredients and doesn't contain dyes, fragrances, tea, dea, sulfates, parabens, petroleum mineral oil, silicone formaldehyde or carbomer.

The jar should contain enough herbs and botanicals for a least thirty bathing sessions.

Even though it is called tub tea it doesn't actually contain any tea, which is a good thing. If you bathed in tea it would probably turn your skin a bit yellow.

Beneficial Effects Of Lavender

  • Aids in a good nights sleep
  • Relieves aches & pains
  • Disinfectant
  • Fragrances linens
  • Insect repellant
  • Heals burns

Beneficial Effects of Chamomile

  • Muscle relaxant
  • Relieve menstrual cramps
  • Soothe burns
  • Allergies
  • Relieves stress/depression
  • Aids a good night sleep

Users Conclusions

I have summarized below the opinions of the people using Bettijo tub tea:

Pros

  • Relieves stress
  • Smells good
  • Relaxes
  • Long lasting
  • Natural

Cons

  • Expensive

Ingredients

Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Lippia Citriodora (Verbena) Leaves, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Leaf, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Fruit.

Directions Of Use

Fill the accompanying metal tea infuser with herbs and toss into the bathtub while running the water. This can also be used for a facial steam by adding the filled tea infuser to a bowl hot water, then using a towel draped over your head to catch the vapors.

To Sum Up

All in all a good product according to the reviews. The users found it very relaxing especially with the aromatic scent of the lavender.

It is quite lavishly priced at $24 for a 1.8oz jar, although it does last for approximately 30 uses.

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Masada Lavender Dead Sea Mineral Bath Salts Review | Softens Skin & Relieves Muscle Pain

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

Masada Dead Sea Mineral Bath SaltsMasada bath salts are made from 100% natural Dead Sea mineral salts, it also contains lavender to relax, relieve tension and help aid a peaceful nights sleep.

The Dead Sea salts are imported directly from Israel in their natural form, Masada just packages these unprocessed salts.

These salts are said by Masada to temporarily relieve: arthritis; psoriasis; rheumatism; muscle pain; eczema; lower back pain. It should also help to soften the skin.

Users Conclusions

I have listed below what the patrons using these salts thought of the out come:

Pros

  • Smells nice
  • Relaxing
  • Leaves skin feeling soft
  • Relieves aches and arthritis pain
  • Dissolves quickly

Cons

  • A little pricey
  • pebbles may be found within the salts

Directions

Dissolve 1-2 cups bath salts into warm bath. Soak for 20 to 30 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Ingredients

Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Bromides, Insolubles, Fragrance.

To Sum Up

These bath salts have good reviews with the users saying how the salts relieved pains and also helped then to relax at the end of a hard day.

However, a few fanatics did say that they sometimes find pebbles in the bottom of the bath but they don't think it's a big deal. It just proves the salts haven't been processed.

Masada have priced the Dead sea salts quite high at $31.87 for a 64oz tub, although most users think it is worth the price for a high quality product.

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Lush’s Sex Bomb Bath Bomb Review | Romantic Jasmine & Soya Milk Relaxes the Mind & Softens Skin

Monday, October 11th, 2010

Sex Bomb Bath Bomb by LUSHSex bomb bath bomb by Lush is a favorite among many staff and customer. It is the one I would recommend to any of you who haven't tried a bath bomb before.

It has a lovely relaxing jasmine scent and turns the water a light shade of pink. There will also be rice a paper rose petals for that extra bit of luxury.

The mix of soya milk and jasmine will leave your skin soft with a light jasmine fragrance, says Lush.

I admire Lush for making what I consider exquisite products from natural ingredients. I also like how they use all recyclable materials even down to the packaging of the products.

Users Conclusions

I have compiled the list below from users opinions of the bath bomb:

Pros

  • Lovely scent
  • Relaxing pink bubbles
  • Luxurious rice paper rose petals
  • Leaves skin soft
  • Romantic

Cons

  • A little expensive

Ingredients

Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Soya Milk (Glycine soja), Sodium Sesquicarbonate, Synthetic Musk,Jasmine Absolute (Jasminum officinale), Clary Sage Oil (Salvia sclarea), Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata), Perfume, Titanium Dioxide, *Benzyl Benzoate, *Limonene, *Linalool, FD&C Red No. 4, D&C Red No. 33, Rice Paper Flower.

To Sum Up

A must have according to the patrons using it, they say its relaxing and romantic. Users also like how it leaves their skin feeling soft with a luxurious jasmine scent.

Some think it is a little pricey at $5.95 for 1 bomb, although they say it is worth the price because it makes you feel sooo good!

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Hempz Herbal Moisturizer Review | Reduces Fine Lines, Wrinkles & Provides Long Lasting Hydration

Saturday, October 9th, 2010

Hempz Herbal MoisturizerHempz Herbal Moisturizer is devised from hemp seed oil to smooth and moisturize skin, leaving skin soft all day long.

The moisturizer also contains fatty acids, key amino acids, which help moisturize and hydrate. While shea butter ,ginseng and natural extracts soothe and condition the skin, it also helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

This lotion doesn't contain any levels of THC. I just want to take the opportunity to put any confusion about hemp to rest.

What is Hemp?

"Hemp" has been in the English language for over 800 years. It used to be used to make canvas, rope, fuel and paper from the 1600's-1930's. The Hemp plant looks similar to the Marijuana which is an illegal drug, this is why for a few decades hemp crops were removed from the U.S. Even though no one actually smoked hemp.

It also has very low THC levels which are non-psychoactive (don't effect the mind), unlike Marijuana.

I hope that has cleared the confusion between Hemp and Marijuana, similar looking plants but that's were the similarities end.

Users Conclusions

I have compiled the lists below from the opinions of the people who are using Hempz Moisturizer:

Pros

  • Nice smell
  • Moisturizing
  • Great value
  • Non greasy
  • Thick and smooth texture
  • Absorbs quickly

Cons

  • Doesn't provide long lasting moisture (one users opinion)

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit, Cetyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Triethanolamine, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Ginseng Extract, Glycerin, Galendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Extract, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil, Disodium Edta, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Nylon 12, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea, Titanium Dioxide, Fragrance (Parfum), Amyl Cinnamic Aldehyde, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamic Aldehyde, Lillial, Lyral, Methyl Heptine Carbonate.

To Sum Up

It seems that Hempz moisturizer has proved very popular with male and female patrons that say its highly moisturizing as well as nicely scented.

However, one user thinks its an average moisturizer that doesn't keep skin smooth or hydrated for very long.

Most people using it think it is good value for money at $15.27 for a 18 fl oz bottle, (sale price) it usually costs $22, which is still a good price for such a big bottle of moisturizer.

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GHD Limited Edition Purple IV Styling Set Review | Straightens & Curls Includes Travel Hair Dryer

Friday, October 8th, 2010

GHD Purple Hair Iron & Travel DryerI am a big fan of GHD, personally I think its the best flat iron money can buy and you definitely need money if you want one of these babies as they don't come cheap!

The Purple GHD styling set is the latest advance from GHD, the world's leading hair straightener manufacturer. The combination of the purple color, paisley pattern design and high gloss finish gives this hair styler an extremely sophisticated look.

This styling set is a limited edition and includes a flat iron, travel hairdryer, hair separating clips, a heat resistant roll bag and it all comes in a cute purple gift box.

It is handy to know that the GHD flat iron has universal voltage, that means it won't loose power when your on holiday like most other straighteners do.

Like other GHD's you can straighten or curl your hair as the flat iron has rounded edges to make it easier if you want to go curly and operates at high heat to hold the style.

Users Conclusions

I have compiled the list below from the opinions of the users:

Pros

  • Quick heat up
  • Tames hair
  • Leaves hair silky smooth
  • No hair gets trapped
  • Convenient size for travel

Cons

  • Roll bag is a little to large for travel
  • Expensive

To Sum Up

As always the GHD flat iron has excellent reviews with patrons very satisfied with their smooth and sleek hair.

One fanatic said while the straightener is very good the roll bag is too big to use for travel and even as a heat mat.

This is an expensive brand at $314.99 but is does work better than other flat irons according to reviews. You will be able to get it for under $100 if you have a look on ebay.

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