Posts Tagged ‘long wearing’
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
This is the only hair spray I use. I use it when I straighten my hair, I use it when I leave it curly and when I pull it up.
Aveda Air Control Hair Spray tames fly-aways and sets my style without making it sticky, even mid-run. It washes out easily and doesn’t leave behind any residue.
I get more compliments on the scent of this hair spray than I do several perfumes I wear regularly. While some might call it strong and in the summer it is a bit stronger than in the winter, I find it to be refreshing and great smelling.
I keep a travel size version in my purse that I bought at the nearest Aveda salon. A little goes a long way and that bottle has lasted several months.
Tags: All hair types, Aveda, Aveda Air Control Hair Spray, easy to use, Fine hair, long wearing, love, must have, Normal hair, Short hair, smell, smooth, soft, Straight hair
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Friday, June 11th, 2010
Another discontinued gem. The Spirit of Moonflower is a “A decidedly feminine spritz just right for moonlit nights.”
A very dear friend gave me my first Spirit of Moonflower set (shower gel, lotion and spray) as a gift in 2002. I sought it out every few months for a long time. Then, unfortunately, I did not live near a The Body Shop for too long, ran out and subsequently forgot about it. Until I was at The Body Shop recently and asked for it. Imagine my surprise when the clerk kindly told me they had discontinued it. At least they were gentle!
The notes in this fragrance are amazing. “Top: melon, green complex, coriander, gardenia Middle: lily of the valley, moonflower, lime blossom, cyclamen Base: jasmine, rose.” They meld very well on summer skin.
Goodbye, Spirit of Moonflower. I’ll miss you!
Tags: Body Shop, coriander, cyclamen, feminine spritz, gardenia, green complex, jasmine, lily of the valley, lime blossom, long wearing, lost, Lotion, love, melon, moonflower, rose, shower gel, spray, summer skin, The Spirit of Moonflower
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Thursday, June 10th, 2010
Why it took so long for eyeliner creators to think of putting a sharpener in the cap, I don’t know. But I do know, I love the concept and can’t get enough of Pencil Me In’s Eyeliner in sky. 
My dear, reliable Shape Magazine told me that blue eyeliner is in and light blue is even more in. I now understand why! It makes my eyes pop.
This eyeliner goes on smooth and doesn’t pull at all.
According to the website, all Pencil Me In shades were “custom created to be unique and not replicate the ordinary shades in the market place.” Not to mention all the shades contain “anti-oxidants and vitamins which help to protect the eye area from daily exposure to destructive elements.”
Unlike other eyeliners, this doesn’t irritate my eyes at all. No itching!
Tags: doesn't irritate my eyes, easy to use, long wearing, love, Pencil Me In Eyeliner, sharpener in the cap, sky, smooth, soft
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Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
Hello Pretties! Did you miss me? I’ve been beach side enjoying the sunshine and ocean breezes. But now I’m back and can’t wait to share with you some of my newest finds.
In the mean time, I want to cry over yet another lost beauty favorite of mine. Victoria’s Secret Tranquil Breezes. I love this scent. It was clean and fresh. A quick Google search indicates it was full of melon and cucumber and a light floral. Wonderful.
You might be wondering why, I’m just now getting to this one. Well, my beautiful friends, it seems Victoria’s Secret heard some of our cries and came up with a similar scent!
As soon as our local store gets it in, I’ll test it and let you know what I think.
Stay Pretty!
Tags: calming, fresh, intoxicating, invigorating, long wearing, lost, love, miss, smell, Tranquil Breezes, Victoria's Secret, Victoria's Secret Tranquil Breezes
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Monday, May 17th, 2010
All right, pretties, this is a request for help.
I love, love, love this lip coloring crayon in classy. A sort of purple-ish color that looks amazing on me. It highlights my fair skin and brings out my eyes. Seriously.
I am aware this crayon was discontinued ages ago. (I only recently discovered it in an old Caboodle from who knows how long ago… Remember those?)
I do like the crayon set up. It is super easy to use. I can use it as a liner and a lipstick. It stains just the right amount and a little gloss over it makes it amazing.
Here’s where you lovelies come in. I want something like this. In this color, or close. Any suggestions?
Tags: Caboodle, crayon, easy to use, gloss, long wearing, love, Mary Kay, Mary Kay Lip Coloring Crayon, purple, stain
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Friday, May 14th, 2010
This product lives in my purse. I have it in the Rosemary Mint scent and I love it.
The website encourages you to “Create your own aromatic blends-spare as a haiku or moody and complex. Think of yourself as a cloud-seeder, infusing Aveda aroma-free skin and body formulas with drifts of pure, mind-balancing Aveda Key Element™ aromas.”
Your personal smell might be entirely different than mine. Which is why I highly recommend taking the scent journey at an Aveda store or salon.
I go through about a bottle a year. One spray goes a long way. It is very concentrated and lasts a long time. I love it and get compliments on the scent all the time.
Tags: Aveda, Aveda Key Element, calming, long wearing, love, must have, Pure-Fume Spirit, Rosemary Mint, scent journey, skin, smell
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Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
I run, a lot. With my fair skin, I can’t go for a run without sunscreen. Ever.
But I hate it when the sunscreen drips down my face and into my eyes. I especially hate it when it drips and I end up with a streaky sunburn, that is not pretty. Or healthy.
I’ve tried lots of sunscreens, but this one is the best I’ve found. As long as I put it on about a half hour before a run, it absorbs into my skin and doesn’t drip down my face.
I’m excited to continue using Bull Frog Ultimate Sheer Protection Sunblock throughout the summer to see if it holds up to my expectations. This spring it has not disappointed me.
Tags: absorbs, Bull Frog Ultimate Sheer Protection Sunblock, easy to use, fair skin, long wearing, love, Moisturizing, must have, skin, SPF, summer, Sunblock, sunscreen
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Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
From the Sephora website: “Inspired by philosophy’s best-selling shower gel and bubble bath comes Cinnamon Buns Lip Shine. This high-gloss formula is infused with a delicious cinnamon buns scent and flavor that is sure to bring a smile to your lips and anyone who may come in contact with them! Cinnamon Buns Lip Shine leaves behind a beautiful, supernatural finish that looks and tastes absolutely scrumptious.”
With a description like that, how could you go wrong?
This is amazing! As I’ve previously said, I am addicted to lip balms, but this shine is worth it. The cinnamon tingles a little and leaves my lips super soft.
I find it helps the craving for cinnamon buns without the calories!
Tags: Cinnamon Buns, high-gloss formula, Lip Shine, long wearing, love, Moisturizing, Philosophy, Sephora, smooth
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Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
Last week, I told you I don’t wear mascara every day. And the last mascara I was in love with was Maybelline’s Lash Stiletto, but I’ve found a mascara I love even more.
I wore this alone (no liner, no eyeshadow) to work the other day because I was in a rush. I didn’t think anything about it until a co-worker complimented me by saying my lashes looked extra long. I was ecstatic!
Some mascaras you have to coat and coat your lashes. With Sephora’s Lash Plumper, three swipes and a double check and I’m done. It’s so easy.
According tho the Sephora website, this volumizing mascara will, “Fatten your flutter with this lash-plumping formula. The larger brush, with slightly tapered edges, reaches from root to tip, for truly bat-worthy volume and glamour. ”
I might actually start wearing mascara every day.
Tags: easy to use, Lash Stiletto, long wearing, love, mascara, Maybelline, must have, Sephora, Sephora Lash Plumper Mascara
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Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
I’m currently addicted to the silver green color. I purchased it on a whim last time I was at a Sephora and haven’t looked back.
It goes well with everything. From a little black dress to blue jeans. It’s different than traditional black or grey, but gives the same impact.
“Sephora Brand Nano Eyeliner glides on smoothly and comfortably, creating a lovely line of color,” the website states.
Ingredients such as shea butter and rosemary extracts make this formula “soft and easy to work with.”
I couldn’t agree more. I find this product very easy to use and it always leaves a straight line. It also comes off very easily with just soap and water.
Tags: comfortably, easy to use, long wearing, love, must have, rosemary, Sephora, shea butter, shimmery, smoothly, soft
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This is the only hair spray I use. I use it when I straighten my hair, I use it when I leave it curly and when I pull it up. 
