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Eyeshadow/Concealer Primer “Stay Don’t Stray” by Benefit Review | Reduces Creasing & Prolongs Color

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

Benefit Cosmetics Stay Don't StrayStay Don't Stray is an around the eye primer for concealers and eyeshadows. It is devised to stop concealers from creasing and make sure shadows last all day with vibrant color.

Benefit have made it a neutral shade so it should suit any skin tone. It is created with a airless pump for easy use, this also stops contamination of the formula.

The primer is formulated with sodium hyaluronate to hydrate skin and help lock in moisture. Vitamin C and E also help fight the signs of aging, says Benefit.

This is yet another product I have reviewed that doesn't contain Parabens, which as I have said in other posts are preservatives used in many cosmetics and some pharmaceutical products.

Users Conclusions

I have listed below some of the opinions of ladies that are using Stay Don't Stray primer:

Pros

  • Creamy
  • Absorbing
  • Quick drying
  • Color correcting
  • Easy to apply

Cons

  • Pump dispenses too much product (most people found this)
  • Can crease ( some found this)

Directions

Apply the primer over lids and under eyes and let set. Then apply your concealer to under-eye area and your eyeshadow.

To Sum Up

Most ladies that have tried Stay Don't Stray primer seem to favor it, as it is creamy to apply, quick drying and helps eyeshadow last longer.

There is one problem most people experienced when using the primer, they found the pump dispenser wastes a lot of product by dispensing too much every time. Also some found it made their concealer crease after a couple of hours.

I think is a little lavishly priced at $24 a bottle, although not really any complaints from patrons of the price.

All in all a reasonable primer Benefit should just get rid of the pump dispenser and opt for a tube.

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Conair MDF2R Facial Sauna Review | In Home Steamer Unclogs Pores & Moisturizes Skin

Saturday, October 16th, 2010

Conair MDF2R Facial SaunaThe Conair Facial Sauna is devised to cleanse skin by opening clogged pores for easy extraction. It can also be used to open clogged nasal and sinus passages.

It comes with two cone shaped attachments, one is 6-3/4" wide and is to accommodate the face, chin and neck for a full facial cleanse. While the second attachment is 3-1/2" wide, this is created for the nose so you can breathe in the steam during allergy and cold season.

Other features include:

  • Facial tool with 2 attachments for exfoliating
  • Exfoliating brush
  • Sponge for moisturizer
  • Facial Sauna with auto shutoff and timer
  • On/Off Switch

Users Conclusions

I have summarized below what the patrons think of the facial sauna:

Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Clears blocked sinuses
  • Softens skin
  • Smooths skin
  • Moisturizes
  • Unclogs pores
  • Non greasy
  • Good value

Cons

  • Very noisy
  • Not enough steam
  • Too long to heat up

To Sum Up

There are some mixed reviews on this facial sauna, although the majority of the users say it is good for the money, some think it doesn't work very well at heating the steam quickly and that it doesn't last long enough.

However, other fans say it unclogs their pores and softens their skin just as well as a more expensive brand. Most people do agree that it is quick noisy and you can hear it over the T.V.

At $25.99 it is a bargain buy just don't expect it to be perfect but for the price it does the job, according to most of the users.

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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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Pure Castile Soap by Dr. Bronner Review | Natural Organic Multi-Purpose Liquid for Body & House

Sunday, October 10th, 2010

Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps Pure-CastilePure Castile Soap by Dr Bronner contains all natural organic ingredients and recycles and reuses all post consumer bottles. Which I'm sure those of you that are eco friendly will find a huge plus.

This liquid soap can be used for multiple tasks like cleaning floors, bathrooms, fruits, pets, body and is even good for shaving.

Castile is a very mild natural soap that has water softening and cleansing properties. This makes it more desirable over harsh synthetic soaps.

It also contains almond oil for its calming, soothing scent. It doesn't contain any foaming agents and is 100% vegan.

Users Conclusions

Below I have summarized users opinions of this Castile soap:

Pros

  • Gentle
  • Great fragrance
  • Cleans well
  • Thick and creamy
  • A little goes a long way
  • Organic and natural
  • Multi-purpose

Cons

  • Expensive

To Sum Up

Dr Bronner has created a very desirable product it seems as most people say it is a great multi purpose cleaner that smells amazing, cleans well and is all natural and organic.

The only problem that some patrons had with the soap was that it is lavishly priced at $27.90 for 2 32oz bottle. Personally I don't think that is a too bad price considering it can be used to clean almost everything.

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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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Moisturizing Photo Op Under Eye Brightener Review | Smashbox Covers Dark Circles & Reduces Wrinkles

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010

Smashbox Photo Op Under Eye BrightenerPhoto Op Under Eye Brightener by Smashbox is devised to moisturize and brighten ready for concealer application.

The formula comes in a tube with a brush applicator, similar to a lip gloss applicator.

It helps to fight the ongoing battle most of us have with dark circles under our eyes with ingredients like vitamin C, red wine extract and peptides.

Smashbox have also added marine collagen to help fill fine lines and wrinkles from under the eye area.

This sounds like a good product that will give your eyes a little boost on those early mornings, so you can look awake even if you don't feel it. Well that it what its designed to do but does it actually work?

Users Conclusions

I have compiled a list below of what the users think of Smashbox's eye brightener:

Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Brightens under eyes
  • Covers minor dark circles
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Shimmery ( a few people like this )
  • Expensive
  • A little watery

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Phenyl Trimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Isostearic Acid, Emulsifying Wax NF, Steareth 21, PEG/PPG 18/18 Dimethicone, Steareth 2, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium PCA, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Laurate, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Propylene Glycol Laurate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Steareth 20, N Hydroxysuccinimide, Chrysin, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide 3, Cholesterol, Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides, Diacetyl Boldine, Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen, Silanetriol, Glutamylamidoethyl Imidazole, Fructose Oligosaccharides, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Biotite, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Tetrahexydecyl Ascorbate, Polydodecanamideaminium, Triazadiphenylethenesufonate, Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer, May Contain (+/-): Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Carmine (CI 75470).

Directions Of Use

Before concealer, apply Photo Op Under Eye Brightener under eyes with the brush applicator, then blend out using fingers. For a lifted and youthful appearance, highlight the inner corners of the eye and orbital bone.

To Sum Up

There was mixed reviews with this under eye brightener with some patrons happy with the dark circle coverage. While others found it too shimmery and didn't think it made any difference to their under eye area.

Some users thought that at $18 it is slightly lavishly priced considering they found it more shimmery than effective. However, it did work for some patrons, so might be worth a try if you don't mind paying the high price tag.

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