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March 12th, 2010 — Brushes, Foundation, Lancome, Lipstick, Mascara, Mineral, Truth in advertising
I wanted to try some of the new Lancome products, so I asked a SA to do a makeover on me.
She used the new Lancome minerals in the lightest shade, Natural Ivory 10. She tried the next deepest on one side (she says they get lighter on the face) but she felt it looked too dark, so she used the 10 on the other side. I told her to just put some 10 on the other side, so one side is a bit more made up than the other. I’d prefer it a bit sheerer.
The SA said the foundation doesn’t look good on everyone, but she loved it on me, that it gave me a glow.
Since I don’t normally wear mineral foundation, I think I’d like to go in to see if I can apply it correctly before I buy it. The brush is super scrumptuous! It feels like velvet, just like their claims. I am going to have to get this, at least.
*The Lancôme innovation: skin-renewing White Sapphire Complex* helps fight visible signs of aging. Skin looks brighter, revived and feels softer for hours.
* Experience the velvety brush for a blissful, effortless, controlled application.
*11 luxurious, long-wearing natural shades – free of talc, oil and fragrance
*Aloe, Vitamin E, Mica, Alumina, Bismuth Oxychloride
Blush: I’ll have to ask her. She started off thinking browner, but was glad she chose this. [Update: Sheer Amarose]
Lipstick: Groupie, a gorgeous color. I wanted her to do it by itself, with no pencil. After cataloguing my pencils, I’m simply not going to get another one. (Maybe, LOL!) Lippies will have to stand on their own.
Eyes:
Eyeshadows were a duo, I think Emerald, Green on one side, a sort of sandy taupe on the other. She started thinking apricot and pink, but wasn’t sure. I said try the green — you’re sure??!! Yes, I knew I could wear the green. Loved this color.
After applying a base, she applied the taupy shade up to my brows, then the green. She used a green pencil on the lower lid, then topped it with more of the green shadow.
Mascara: Extreme Black — I don’t own this one, but I’m going to. Talk about lash power! I don’t know how I missed this mascara.
BookGirl said
She loved the lippie; prefers the way I do my eyes.
My take
Very pretty minerals, if they work for you, color and all. Loved, loved, loved the brush!! Loved the lippie and the eyeshadows.
How about you?
Do you own these shadow or lip colors? Do you wear the foundation? How do you like it on me?
Karin
Originally posted 2009-04-14 19:49:38.
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January 30th, 2010 — Age, Cosmetics, Lifting, Serum, Truth in advertising, Un femme d'un certain age, Youthens
Holding back the hands of time seems like a full time job after a while! Well, not really, but still…
How does one get or maintain beautiful skin?
The long and the short of it is: prevent, solve, and maintain.
Does it really matter what you use or do?
How much is genetic?
Those are the million dollar questions. And companies are banking on the answer in research and development.
The answer is both. But with all the products on the market targeted to specific areas of skin, there is a product to solve nearly every skin situation from acne to dryness, even to wrinkles and sagging.
That said, my mother-in-law who had beautiful skin used only Jergens original hand lotion on her face for years. Then she stopped for some reason, perhaps because it was harder to find.
I’d be afraid to do that. I’ve used specific products from the time I was about 18. Some of them I am still using. The rest I try, rotate, return or rebuy.
Try some new products
Everyone finds products that work for them at a price they are willing to pay and can afford. But if you are still using what you’ve used for 10 years, you might consider trying some of the newer products available as some of them are cutting edge. Don’t discount trying products from companies such as Olay or Avon, both of which have some good, and sometimes very good, skin care.
Add a serum, if you have not used one — or consider a different one.
I think our skin gets used to a product and it ceases to work as well — or it has reached its optimum level. Switching products will sometimes jumpstart the skin.
How can you get past the hype?
How much can you believe when images are photoshopped?
Good questions. Dunno. Try them for yourself; listen to your friends, if they have tried them; read blogs such as this one; check out reviews online at MUA or other places.
What about all the claims?
Frankly, to me, most of the claims sound the same. Large percentages see improved moisturization, lessening of wrinkles, smoother texture, brighter look… I always wonder if they are taking someone who has never done anything — or if they are taking someone like me who has kept abreast of the products. It stands to reason that there will be greater results on a person who has neglected their skin than someone who has cared for it.
What do you do for your skin?
What are your specific concerns?
Is there something you would like me to discuss?
Karin
www.savvythinker.com
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December 25th, 2009 — Cosmetics, Lancome, Mascara, Maybelline, Review, Spinlash, Truth in advertising
Is Spinlash a gimmick? or a gimmick that has found its time? It’s interesting that so many oscillating, spinning, and vibrating mascaras have come out at about the same time. Perhaps an inventor made a presentation to a major company — and was turned down, similar to the story of the variating wiper blades for cars — and then the idea folks at the major companies brought out their own spin, pun intended.
Ah well, we consumers reap the benefits.
I had not heard of Spinlash mascara — I’d missed all the TV ads — until my 13 yo came home and told me that one of her good friends had it. Did she like it? yes. Did it work? yes. And she wanted one…and wanted one… She’s new to mascara and doesn’t like it to look like she has it on, particularly, and definitely doesn’t want any heavier places or clumps.
So, when I found one, I bought it to give it a try.
Here’s what it looked like on me today. And this is the first time I’ve used it on the bottom lashes.
On the whole, the mascara is great. The wand is bigger than most and a tad heavier. There are dual buttons that work nicely to spin the brush in opposite directions depending on whether you are doing upper or lower lashes.
It goes on smoothly. I don’t like to do multiple coats, so it took a couple of day’s applications to figure out how hard to press the brush into my lashes to get the amount of mascara that I wanted.
It worked easier on the bottom lashes today than I had expected.
Unlike Lancome’s Oscillation mascara, this brush doesn’t have any particular sensation when you use it. LO can be addictive simply for the little fairy finger massage your lashes get. And sometimes do-it-yourself massage pampering is a very good thing.
Try it, you’ll like it.
Karin
5 for how the mascara lasts and doesn’t flake or smudge
5 for ease of application once you get the hang of it
3 for size of the wand, it’s a bit bulky
1 that you can’t change out the battery
4 for price $14.95, less than Lancome, more than Stiletto
Originally posted 2009-03-04 09:13:52.
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December 12th, 2009 — Comparing, Cosmetics, Eye Shadow, Eye cream, Eye liner, Foundation, Highlighting, Lip Gloss, Lipstick, Mascara, Perfumes, Techniques, Truth in advertising
I had to laugh when my 13 yo asked to use the Spinlash mascara last night. (My review is here.) I knew it was right before her shower. She informed me that she was trying one mascara on one eye and Spinlash on the other to see how they both looked and worked. Good girl!
She is at the age where she would like to start wearing makeup, but she is afraid someone might notice and make a negative comment, never mind that other girls are putting it on with spatulas.
Her first foray into mascara was a few weeks ago, and so far, she has opted not to wear it to school. She felt it was too hard to apply, and she wondered if she had done it right. (She had.)
That reminds me of a story from my niece in years gone by. She had a gf whose mother was a hair stylist. Her mother forbade her to wear makeup. I said to my niece, “She puts it on at school, doesn’t she?” And my niece was amazed that I knew. I wasn’t born yesterday.
How much better it would have been for her mother, who had access to all kinds of great products, to provide her with good products in right colors, show her how to use them, and let her go at it. Or, give her some of her own products that she was no longer using. I might not spend the money for my girls’ makeup, but it doesn’t feel like I’m spending anything when I let them ’shop’ in my stash. I have some lovely products, a little too dark for me, that look grand on this 13 yo.
I make comparisons between products all the time. Here’s how:
In general, compare only one thing at a time.
If I’m comparing foundation, I do not compare skin care the same day or vice versa.
How would I know which was contributing to the look?
Compare over the course of the day Look at it in various lights.
How does it compare at first? How does it compare after I’ve worn it a bit? Does one side look more moist or dewy? Has it smudged? Is it irritating?
How does it feel?
Conversely, if you have a lot of oil or a steady T-zone, how is it holding up, is it disappearing? Is oil coming through?
Comparing foundations or skin care
I divide my face with an imaginary line up the middle. I learned this years ago from a consultant for Viviane Woodard who gave talks at women’s groups with full makeup on one side and none on the other. That took chutzpa!
I use one product on one side, one on the other. Everything else is the same. I look at it in various lights and ask my daughters or a friend — and sometimes even SAs if I’m around makeup counters — which side they prefer. Surprisingly, or not, we usually prefer the same side.
The differences are subtle. Without being asked, and without drawing attention to it, no one would notice. But I notice; I’m particular; and I’m really looking for what is best.
If there’s any doubt, I do it several times over the course of a few days, switching sides, so that it isn’t my ‘good’ side that is providing the answer.
Eye cream
Use one on and under one eye; the other on and under the other eye. See which side is still hydrated and has less lines than the other over the course of the day.
Mascara
Try one mascara on one upper lash; the other on the other. Compare them over the course of the day.
Eye shadows or eye liners
I have been known to actually do two different looks, one on each eye. Most people don’t notice, LOL. You can compare brands, similar shades, different formulations, etc. You can even be intentional, as for a mardi gras look.
Perfumes
One on each arm or one on each wrist. You could put one on your arms, one on your legs.
I am reviewing two now that will go up later in the day, but I’m waiting to describe the mid and end points. I’ve worn them for several days this way, but I haven’t yet taken the time to describe them.
Lipsticks and lip glosses
You can put one on one lip and the other on the other and smoosh your lips together.
Or, you can try one, and when it is gone, try the next one.
Hair products
Generally, I compare on different days, but it is possible to compare products that tame frizz, for example, one on one side, one on the other. That way you know which you prefer and which you will re-buy. Or you could compare shampoos, by using one for the first wash, the other for the second, always remembering that the second sudses up more, so reverse it the next day.
Karin
Originally posted 2009-03-14 14:39:23.
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December 4th, 2009 — Aromaleigh, Estee Lauder, Eye Shadow, Lip Gloss, Mascara, Maybelline, Milani, Revlon, Truth in advertising
It pays to wander around CVS because you have some of their coupons.
If you don’t have one of their little cards/numbers that track your purchases, you are missing out on a lot of freebies. And meantime, you shop the store because the coupons expire (I’ve been known to not use one and find it when it is out of date.)
I had some coupons burning a hole in my pocket, so I decided to buy more of the Revlon gloss that I liked so well. While wondering around, I noticed they had several coupons out: buying $20 of certain Revlon products gave you a $10 coupon. Ditto for something similar with Milani products, buying $10, gave you a coupon — might have been for $10, can’t remember now.
I used my free coupon on the Revlon gloss (I bought 3) which gave me $10 and I turned around and used it for another one.
In Milani, I bought two eyeshadows. They come in round packaging. One was Royalty; the other was Coffee Shop. Royalty is a beautiful orchid color, shot with irridescent, blue-purple glitter. CS is a gorgeous cross between brown and copper, shot with copper gloss. Unfortunately, the glitter is only on the top and not through them. I’m using the color only in one spot so I can see the glitter they used with it.
It almost seems like deceptive packaging. This has happened to me with other brands.
There is one, though, that is shot clear through, made by Vincent Longo. I have it in several colors: flesh, black, and a copper shade.
I have plenty of glitter from Aromaleigh that I love and can top the Milani ones with — that’s not the point. It just seems too bad that they didn’t put it all through the product. I’m going to tell the SA next time I see her.
Lid: light neutral beige with glitter
Crease: Royalty
Outer corners: CS
Topped with: AL Rocks Glitter, Shake it up
Lined bottom with Mac Black on waterline and MAC brown just below it
Mascara: Maybelline Stiletto on top; Lancome mini on bottom
Now what lipgloss do you think this is? I have no idea, and I thought I’d remember, so I didn’t list it above. I think it is gorgeous! Perhaps it is the Rimmel? I’ll try that again tomorrow.
It is Revlon Lipgloss 020 Pink Afterglow. It has subtle sparkles in it.
Karin
Royalty and CS 5 for color
-3 that glitter was only on top of the product
2 overall rating because I really hate that!
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September 23rd, 2009 — Arbonne, Review, Serum, Truth in advertising, Youthens
Arbonne’s Revelage line targets areas of the skin that are darker to break them up, not only from the top, but from within so they are less likely to come to the surface. This is a new technology; they do not use bleaching agents.
If you’ve ever looked at your skin under the dermatologist’s light, you know that what you see on the surface of your skin is only the tip of the iceberg, and thankfully, as far as I’m concerned, I don’t know that they will ever surface in their entirety, especially if we are vigilant to use sunscreen.
Formulated to provide a brightened, flawless complexion with exclusive, targeted skin-perfecting ingredients, Revelâge works to reduce the appearance of uneven pigmentation, freckles and age spots. … learn how these products work together to promote a brighter, even-toned appearance. Arbonne
I tend to like my freckles — I think they look youthful — but when they get too noticeable, I’d like to lessen the effect of them.
Intense or Light Integration
There are two ways to use the products — intense or light. I feel a third way is that you could jump start the appearance of your skin occasionally, when you want to look your very best.
Intense is a misnomer, if you are thinking harsh. They are not harsh in the least.
These products are used along with the RE9 line in some combination to regulate whether you are using them intensely or lightly. For now, I consult the sheet to know what order and what products to combine.
Revelage Concentrated Age Spot Minimizer $45.00. This is used day and night as the first step, followed by the Re9 Serum or the Revelage Night Serum.
Highly concentrated formula precisely targets and delivers powerful antioxidant and brightening ingredients to skin to diminish the appearance of stubborn age spots and skin discoloration. Arbonne
Revelage Age Spot Brightening Day Cream with SPF 30 $55.00 This replaces the Re9 Cream, if you are using an intense integration. It is cosmetic and preventative. I love the instant look of my skin when I apply it.
Lightweight moisturizer provides luminosity and a brightening effect to the appearance of age spots and helps prevent signs of premature skin aging due to sun exposure. Arbonne
Revelage Intensive Pro-Brightening Night Serum $60.00 This is used for Intense Integration in place of Revelage Serum.
High-performance serum contains proprietary, time-release Revelâge Complex to target dark spots, resulting in a more luminous, younger looking complexion. Arbonne.
My take:
I’ve used these products for the last three days, and I love them. If you have ever used a bleaching agent from a dermatologist, you likely know you have to use it continuously and even then it hardly works. These products work for me with the first application, with no bleaching agent.
My skin was noticeably brighter after one application of day and night, and I loved the appearance of my skin with the cosmetic effects of the day cream. I felt it looked as if my skin were lit from within. It really was luminous. The lighter areas of my skin were brighter.
I really like the idea of breaking up what is beneath the surface so that dark areas are less likely to come to the fore.
Here’s what I looked like the second day. I don’t know if it’s as apparent as it is to me. I love it when a product works!
Hands
I like this hand lotion as it is not greasy, but it is nicely moisturizing, and it is fragrance free. It does not conflict with any fragrance I might wear. I do not have any age spots on my hands, so I can’t speak for that aspect of using it.
Revelage Age Spot Brightening Hand Therapy with SPF 30 $37.50
Helps diminish the appearance of age spots and fine lines on hands, while helping prevent new discolorations from forming.
Have you tried any of these products?
What do you think?
Let me know if you’d like Bookgirl to order for you, if you don’t have a consultant.
There is a 10% savings if you order the duo together:
Revelage Age Spot Brightening Duo
Intensive Pro-Brightening Night Serum, plus Age Spot Brightening Day Cream with SPF 30. A $115 value, for $103.50.
Karin
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September 12th, 2009 — Arbonne, Bare Escentuals, Charcoal, Eye Shadow, Eye liner, FOTD, Lip Gloss, Lip pencil, Lipstick, MAC, Mascara, Truth in advertising
This was my look today, trying the other color in the second print ad, but placing the colors more like the print ad for Emerald.
After yesterday, it seemed too neutral, but looking at the pictures and how I felt about my look today, it is definitely a keeper.
Eyes:
Base: MAC Luna, then BE Queen Phyllis
Lids, crease and drylined: in the order on the quad
Mascara: Maybelline Pulse Perfection
Lips: all Arbonne
Tickled + Gleam, edged with Nice pencil
These quads are really quite nice, especially for the money. I like that they are good sized but small enough to be easy to travel with.
Karin
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September 12th, 2009 — Arbonne, Bare Escentuals, Eye Shadow, Eye liner, FOTD, Greens, Lip Gloss, Lip pencil, Lipstick, MAC, Mascara, Maybelline, Review, Truth in advertising
This is a gorgeous quad and every bit as pretty as the print ad makes it look on a woman with darker skin than me.
Eyes:
Base: MAC Luna, the BE Queen Phyllis, then
Maybelline Emerald Quad, placed as shown on the colors
Tightlined: MAC graphblack, then added earthline at the bottom
Mascara: Maybelline Pulse Perfection Blackest Black This is one of the best mascaras I’ve ever used. It defines, is plenty black, lasts all day without any smudging, and thickens more than Maybelline Stiletto.
Lips: All Arbonne
Illusion + Gleam + lined with Nice to make it more defined — a very nice neutral
My Review:
I rate both this quad and the mascara as 5 star. If you can wear greens and if these greens look like ones you can wear, then pick this up at your earliest convenience. Even though Target is less expensive, I could only find the quad at Walgreen’s. I didn’t check Walmart.
What do you think?
As much as I liked the Meow colors, these are perfect, a bit more colorful, and could easily be colors I could use with nearly everything.
If you have no consultant and you’d like BookGirl to order Arbonne for you, just ask.
Karin
www.savvythinker.com
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September 4th, 2009 — Aromaleigh, Bare Escentuals, Brows, Clinique, Creating a new lippie, Equal opportunity customer, Eye Shadow, FOTD, Foundation, Guerlain, La Prairie, Lip Balm, Lip pencil, Lipstick, MAC, Mascara, Maybelline, NYX, Pencils, Powder, Primer, Revlon, Techniques, Truth in advertising
One thing you can say about me, among many others, is that I’m an equal opportunity buyer. When it comes to cosmetics, it doesn’t have to be the most expensive for it to be the right color. I first look for color, then I look for the finish it gives. Or, I look first for the finish, then to see if there is a color that is right for me.
Don’t get me wrong, I have plenty of expensive lines’ colors, but that is not all I have. I never throw anything away because it is extremely rare for anything to get old. I pass it on or continue to use it.
One place I don’t hedge is skin care, but even there the most expensive is not necessarily the one that works the best. If it works, I have likely tried it or am still using it. But realistically, there are so many skin care items and so little time. Laughing here. And I’d venture to say that if I lived elsewhere there’d be a whole realm of other products available to me that are not available in the US. So we do the best we can.
NYX, Aromaleigh, Meow are all lines that are reasonably priced, especially if you start with samples, as you can with the latter two. In the meantime, I bought a couple of NYX things that I’ve never used yet, and I wanted to give them a go.
The NYX colors I used today are individual square shadows with a clear lid.
Eyes:
Base: Nude frost on lids, not under brows, then BE Queen Phyllis
Lids: NYX October Sky (pale blue, almost matte)
Drylined top and bottom: Ocean (blue-green, more green) then over the whole lid a bit
Mascara: Guerlain Le2
Brows: La Prairie pencil
Inner corners: MAC Fascinating pencil (white)
Concealer: the one in the Revlon foundation palette
Primer: Smashbox
Foundation: Revlon age defying cream
Rouge under my sparkly mix powder: Revlon
Blush over: Maybelline Dream Mousse 25
Lips: Avon, MAC and Clinique, see LOTD for details
What do you think?
Isn’t this is pretty color combination! I love it. As you can see, I used a variety of brands and many, but not all, are inexpensive.
How about you?
Do you lean to cosmetics across the board or do you use all price ranges?
My fragrance:
Guerlain Boisé Torrid on my wrists, then later Narciso Rodriquez Women on one arm to compare it; last on the other arm Andy Tauer Reverie au Jardin — I really smell good. I do. I got a compliment: I smell your perfume, you smell good. What are you wearing?
Karin
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August 28th, 2009 — Arbonne, Chanel, Serum, Truth in advertising, Using up product
Do you ever wonder what is inside the packaging of some of your product? Are you like me? Do you cut open most things to see what is left and use it up to the last drop?
This is one seriously strange, strange packaging, and I wouldn’t mind being illuminated by someone.
The container claims to have 125 ml or 4.2 oz of product. In size, the container is larger by 1/3 than the 6.8 oz, 200 ml, bottle of Hydra-Serum Multi-Vitamin Body Moisture Gel (which is no longer made.)
In all honesty, this body oil is like the proverbial pot of oil in the Bible, it just does not quit! (I keep hoping!)
I cut it open with an exacto blade (carefully as it is very hard packaging), thinking there might be a little more in the bottom.
Then I noticed, after I cut it open, that the bottom has a hole in it, which means that there is no product in the container, just in that black tubey thing.
Which looks like it would hold about 1 oz at most.
So, seriously, how does it work? What do you think?
And it is still going strong, actually giving out larger, fuller sprays since I opened it up.
On another subject, I opened up Arbonne’s REfinish Hydrating Body Lotion. It was difficult to do, but I did it. There was, possibly 1/4 – 1/8 tsp of product left in the container. I was unable to open the REactivating Body Serum, but I held it up to the light and angled the bottle in the direction of what little product was left in it (both push up from the bottom.) I got about 3-4 more days of use out of it and felt I had used it up to the last drop. At either $87 for the duo or $25 with other purchases, it’s important not to waste.
Clarins Super Restorative Serum had several days worth of product still left in the container, when I opened it.
Karin
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August 27th, 2009 — Arbonne, Eye Shadow, Eye liner, Review, Truth in advertising
I wanted to show you how beautiful the sets are, but I’m having trouble photographing the true colors. I will show them in several lights.
You need a container
When you buy Arbonne colors, you have to buy a container — either
The Travel Palette $10, unless you buy one of the eye looks, then it is $5 (which these are) that holds several colors of shadows and blushes, as you can see, or
Custom Palette 1881 $3 that holds only two shadows or one blush or
Custom Palette 1882 $18 that holds 32 shadows and 16 blushes (a small container that folds in thirds and is divided by cool, warm, neutrals with their names on clear plastic sheets that protect the colors from each other.)
How it works
You simply remove the filler from the area you are going to place colors in. That way if you don’t completely fill it at first, it still looks finished.
My take
I have been very happy with the colors I chose both for shadows and blushes. The shade of blush I’ve been using to highlight with is great for that purpose. I especially like that they do not smudge, just as they claim. This is super important for colors like the black or navy. They stay true all day. It may well be that I end up buying the entire triple palette of colors, at least of shadow colors, but I am trying to refrain…
The eyes have it with these 32 soothing, moisturizing formulas that enhance lids with gorgeous color that won’t flake or smudge. Arbonne
Audrey Eye look
I fell in love with these colors when I saw them on Shari and in her travel palette. They are simply beautiful together, moreso than the expensive Chanel palette I bought. I messed up the one blush moving it from one palette to another.
Blush: Left Savvy; Right Promise
Audrey eye colors are the bottom row. One beige is matte, as is the brown; the other beige is shimmery. The pink is a mid range color.
Middle row are the optional new colors, black and white (bright matte) which can be used in the Smoky eye look too.
Smoky Eye Look
I didn’t buy the optional black and white eye shadows a second time to put in this palette, because I wasn’t sure if I would use them consistently with these darker colors (I believe I will — so I’ll get them in my next order), and I didn’t buy the two recommended blushes, as I need to try them first to see if they are too dark for me.
The navy is a little less bright than this photo shows, but it is not blackish, even though it is deep.
Miscellaneous color palette
These were colors that I wanted to try. Gray, deep amethyst and teal, soft amethyst, very light pink, lime.
The very light blush is what I use to highlight. I moved the other blush into my Audrey Eye palette, but I’m going to buy a second one and put it back in here — and in the meantime use every bit that fell into the palette.
This also shows you there is a beautiful large mirror with each palette.
If you’d like to purchase any Arbonne, and do not have a consultant, let us know and we will help you.
Karin
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August 24th, 2009 — Age, Beauty, Cosmetics, Fashion, Just thinking, Style, Techniques, Total Beauty, Truth in advertising, Youthens
10. Cosmetics enhance you — you become the best you you can be.
why not look your best …: natural, fun, but enhanced. We’re not going to lie, that’s what cosmetics do, they enhance your looks. The sooner you realize that, the sooner you can become a more beautiful you. Sasha
9. What you do today will have a direct bearing on what you look like in 5 years.
There are products that really work, changing your skin — and there are some products that don’t do a whole lot, it’s only advertising — and there are products meant only to have a cosmetic effect. Take your pick, but don’t forget to include products that work — from lip gloss to skin care.
8. It’s an easy way to pamper yourself. Your skin needs as much pampering as you do. Enjoy taking care of yourself. Take time to let the sensations register. You are being good to yourself.
7. When you look your best, you feel better. When you look your best, even if you’re not feeling 100%, you really do feel some better. And unfortunately, the reverse is true too! So do everything you can to have the best day possible. Putting on a good face takes on a double meaning when you are camouflaging.
6. Other people see you. If you won’t do it for you, do it for them. Believe me, they do see you, and they talk. Make sure they have something good to say.
5. You look more polished and professional. It levels the playing field and helps you compete. That doesn’t mean you have to go all out. If you’ve never used much makeup, begin small and go from there, but at least do something. A new lipstick or shadow color can update your look giving you a lift.
4. You can be a different you. Everyday can be a new you depending on what you wish to portray about yourself. There’s no end to combinations that will bring out your different aspects. You can be the vamp, the ingenue, the career woman. You can be dramatic or natural, colorful or neutral.
3. You can enhance your best features and downplay your negatives. Who doesn’t want to do this!
2. You look younger. The only time this doesn’t matter is if you are in your 20s. All the rest of your life it makes a difference. Stay current in your thought and in your appearance.
1. It makes you happy. See above, for all the reasons. I can always use more happiness!
Do something fun today with your face.
Try something different. Let me know what you do.
What else can you add?
Karin
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April 10th, 2009 — Age, Eye cream, Guerlain, Review, Truth in advertising, Youthens
Once in a while a product comes along that seems revolutionary. This is one of them.
I have a SA to thank for sharing this with me the other day. I could feel an immediate difference even with some other product likely still on my eyes.
It is pricey, but in this case you get what you pay for.
Eyelid lifter, wrinkle minimizer, anti-bags, anti-dark circles
What more could you want!
Most lifting products are drying — that’s what makes them work.
This is not drying, and it is not like other lifting eye creams I have ever used.
It can also be used as an eye mask, once or twice a week
I have not done this yet.
My take
The SA was turning 64 she said. Her eyes looked as if she could have had surgery, but she had not.
She and I both agree that the Orchidee eye cream didn’t seem to do much. (I have had a sample.) I preferred the lip and eye cream to the Orchidee. But I prefer this cream over anything else I own. That, of course, means I have others to use up and not replenish.
My eyes are hooded, always have been, but they feel more open — seriously! And they felt this way from the first application.
Do yourself a favor and find a counter that sells this. Let them put some on you. See if you don’t agree.
In a month we’ll have to see if we see a difference in my eyes. In the meantime, I feel a difference.
Do you use this?
Have you ever tried this? What do you think? It seems like magic to me.
Karin
5 for effectiveness
$$$ About $110 — on a par with some Shiseido, La Prairie, Cle de Peau
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April 10th, 2009 — Beauté, LOTD, Pick-me-up, Take 2, Techniques, Truth in advertising, Youthens
I’ve really been enjoying the Beauté glosses. So far, they are truthful in their claims of volumizing the lips as well as moisturizing. You can see my review here.
I will update my review with these pictures too.
Lips: Love this color!
Isn’t this a great color!
Beauté Urge (a red) rimmed with Beauté Paramour (and in the center)
This is what I had hoped the MAC would look like yesterday, but it was too pink.
Later in the day:
Heroine rimmed with Allure, using Allure up the middle also.
This is an absolutely perfect shade of neutral mauve. I felt it was me only better. I loved it!
Have you tried Beauté glosses yet?
What’s your favorite color? How do you like them?
My take: I love the colors I’ve tried.
So far, my lips are fine. They feel volumized — and it is very even. It’s a whole lot easier than injections, which I’ve never tried — not to mention some of the horror stories — and no pain or stinging.
I have tried them over another lippie and I liked that too. It still felt volumized.
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March 22nd, 2009 — Brands, Cosmetics, Truth in advertising, Viviane Woodard
I’m beginning a series on brands of skin care that I like and whatever magic products they have. It’s only apt that I start with Viviane Woodard. I have certainly used it the longest!
Viviane Woodard cosmetics was, at one time, the only makeup line endorsed by the society of Hollywood makeup artists.
It is sold by consultants or by ordering online.
All the products do what they say.
I have not used the facial scrub or the lightener. I prefer Neutragena sunscreen, but if you like a sunscreen that feels more like a moisturizer, VW’s is good. It is only 30 spf, and I use one that is higher.
I have used 5 X moisturizer since I was 18. The rest of the products are in my repertoire, and I alternate with other products as I feel like it. Peruse their products and order any you wish. I haven’t listed them all.
What’s their theory? What makes them different?
Their theory of skin care is different than nearly every, or every other, skin care line. They feel that if you put a dish of water and a dish of oil in the sun, the water would evaporate. So, even if you have oily skin, your skin needs moisture. It does not need oil.
They felt if you could add water to your skin, your skin would be younger in appearance. But your skin is not made to hold water, or you would not be able to swim or bathe. They needed to find a way to hold water to your skin long enough for your skin to absorb it.
They do not believe in humectants, which are supposed to draw water from the air and hold it to your skin. They feel, instead, that the humectant draws water from the nearest source, which is your skin. So when you remove the product, you have actually depleted your skin.
I know some products I use from other lines contain humectants, but I like them any way. Even so, I still feel guilty when I use them!
They were an early line that had white for highlighting and darker for contouring and taught the theory of makeup application. They also had green concealer, very early on for color correcting.
Magic Product
5X moisturizer in the Moist Trio line
The original moisturizer came in only one formulation, for normal skin. Now it is available for normal to combination, normal to oily/congested, and normal to dry. It holds 5 X its weight in water, which you add by apply with damp fingers, adding more until it is absorbed. They don’t put the water in the bottle, then charge you for it.
Magic Product
Facial Activator
This is an additional moisturizer to use with 5 X if you are very dry or if the weather is extreme. Again, you add water as you apply it.
Magic Product
Ultra Facial
This is a masque unlike any you have ever used. Helps firm and lift. Lines disappear or lessen for hours. Cleansing and isometric toning. Applied in a certain way, lay down for about 10 minutes while it dries clear. When you stand up, you look like a burn victim. Dampen with water to remove with water. Apply makeup as usual. Can be used as often as you wish. Can be used for a superb look for a special event.
I don’t use their color or fragrance, though at one time I did.
Karin
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