Saturday, February 04, 2012

dream job

The other day, O found my dream job for me. I didn't even know it could exist. There's a lady who travels all over Southeast Asia trying out different spas and writing about each one. WHAT!? Why did she steal my idea? This has inspired me to write some reviews about different beauty products that I've being trying out.

Let's start with stuff that doesn't work.

This is all crap. I'll start from left to right. The Clinque All about the Eyes roll-0n gel doesn't work nearly as well as the cream. Benefits Oooh La Lift- no noticeable difference when used. Sephora's lip stain is terrible and gets all stuck in the creases on your lips. It also makes a huge mess. Benefit's Pore Expert is supposed to minimize pores- works just like a concealer. Just use a concealer. Clinque's mascara= no beuno. The Body Shop's- unperfumed eye gel is crap and doesn't take away the puffines at all.


Here's some stuff I LOVE.
Love love love this shampoo and conditioner. Works really well with color-treated hair. I can actually notice the difference and my hair is shinier and the color stands out more. You can even get this at Target. Expensive but worth it.
I've been using this since college. Love it. Adds just enough color without being too blushy. Reba swears by the bronzer that gives you instant cheek bones.
I first got these as part of a sample and went back for the bigger sizes. All about the Eyes is a good eye cream that isn't too heavy. Youth Surge Night gives you lots of moisture as a night cream. I can't find a day time moisturizer that I'm in love with yet. Anyone have any suggestions??
Haven't tried this one yet. But it's part of the steps that Clinque tries to market as "A must for your daily beauty routine". I'll try this for a few weeks and then let you know.

Tried a new product they were pimping at Sephora yesterday. It's Bliss triple oxygen instant energizing eye mask. (Suz- I think you were telling me about this?) It's supposed to brighten, de-puff and hydrate after just 15 minutes. I decided a before and after pic were necessary to prove if this is worth the money.
Before.
After.
My eyes were noticeable less puffy and felt more hydrated. I'd say it's a winner. Now that I've found my purpose in life, I'll try to write weekly about all the new products I've tried.

3 comments:

Unknown said...

Have you heard of the Wonderbar. I'm trying to take better care of my skin too, and I'm trying it out. Haven't used it long enough to see a difference, but I'm hopeful. Look it up. It's expensive though!

Unknown said...

That first sentence should end in a ?.

mel said...

OH! I'll have to look for that! Can you get it at Sephora? They gave me $40 store credit for spending too much money there.