Sunday, August 31, 2014
H2O Plus Face Oasis Cleansing Water 8oz / 236ml
The consistency is very water-like, and slides out of the container quickly. Like many cleansing water products, you still mix it with water to form the lather. Once mixed it makes a slightly thicker product, but it is not the thick lather that you would find with a normal clear face wash. Because the lather is so thin-I find it difficult to work over parts of my face when using the recommended amount. Additionally, I had friction induced irritation in my sensitive areas-(mostly my chin) while I got used to the product.
I have no complaints about the results, although I have sensitive skin that is acne prone-I never broke out when using this product. My skin was never over dry-and it left no residue on my face. However, I don't feel it made a huge difference in my skin either.
My big complaint is with the price, how much product I had to use in order to make the lather and clear my skin, and the delivery system/package. A large bottle is only 8 ounces which usually runs about $22-$24. This would last me about a month with 1-2 uses per day, usually after work or after a workout. H20 Plus has come out with a new delivery system instead of the shake bottle for this product, but I was sent the older bottle which you have to shake in order to get the product out.
I would recommend this product to someone that is dependent upon facial cleansing waters in their skincare routine but has trouble finding one that is not irritating or leaves a residue.
Skin type: very oily, acne prone, few lines, 20-somethine, semi-sensivite, slightly pigmented
Nylon - Detangler Handy Nylon Hair Brush
This is a high-end luxury brush that truly delivers. Price compare to make sure you're getting the best deal, as this Detangler comes in different sizes. The prices vary greatly, and some of this is because people don't realize the different sizes of brushes available determine the price (larger brushes cost more than smaller). For additional information on Mason Pearson visit their web site at masonpearson dot com.
There are two things you need to know when you're ready to buy a Mason Pearson brush of any sort. One is the size: full-size (the largest size), handy (medium sized), or pocket (the smallest size). This is important not so much because of where the brush will be kept (say, in your handbag), but because of the bristle length of the various sizes. The smaller sizes have shorter bristles. The bristles have to be able to reach your scalp, and massage it and distribute the oils throughout your hair. If you want a small brush but you have thick or long hair, you'd do better with a larger size.
The other consideration is the bristle type. Do you want all nylon, like this Detangler? Even though the Detangler is all nylon, some of the bristles are longer and some are shorter, just like the mixed bristle brush. It's hard to see in the picture. You should know that the Detangler is the only Mason Pearson brush that can reach the scalp of extremely thick hair. All of the larger Mason Pearson brushes, including this one, come with a bristle brush, so that you can easily clean loose hairs out of your brush.
The Detangler is a brush just like the other brushes, not something just to be used when your hair is tangled or your done shampooing. It is a fantastic brush for people with coarse hair or long hair or thick hair also. Even though my hair is very short, it is the only brush that works for me because my hair is so thick. This handy size is about eight inches long.
It's quite a large expense to buy any Mason Pearson product compared to other manufacturers of hair care items--it's a luxury item and the purchase is an investment--but it's worth it. If you're the type of person who would rather enjoy an evening at home having your hair brushed by your spouse instead of going to dinner and a movie, then you can justify the cost. That's how we did it :)
Highly recommended.
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Miracle Skin Transformer Hydroactive Cleanser
Borghese Shampoo Purificante Cleansing Treatment for Hair and Scalp Hair And Scalp Treatments
I used to use this years ago when Higbee's sold it. (The container was much prettier back then, it had little floating flowers and herbs in it)
When Dillard's bought Higbee's, they didn't carry this line anymore. I was so sad because I had tried a few products from this line and really loved them.
Well, I found it again online after all these and bought it.
Since a lot of formulations have changed over the years, I was hoping this wouldn't be one of them. Except for the container, it hasn't changed at all.
It still brightens, cleanses and really, really smells wonderful. It's the only shampoo I have tried that actually keeps my hair clean longer than the tons of others I have tried. (I use this all summer, mosquitos must hate the smell, no more bites I don't know why tho)
I can use this once a week or so and still use my regular specialty shampoo (mostly right after it's color-treated) if needed. It seems to make it work better.
I just wish they had that beautiful glass decanter it used to come in.
(should have checked around the holidays when they have the gift sets or special editions)
Maybe I will just have to go to Italy....good excuse as any, right?I love Borghese Shampoo. I've been using it for over ten years now and I continue to buy it. I am the kind of person who has frizzy, thick and unmanageable hair. This shampoo helps tame it and keeps it looking clean much longer than most shampoos. I'm the kind of person who likes to use more than one shampoo because I think that tending to my hair is fun. I also recommend Ahava Mineral Shampoo, 8.5oz and REDKEN by Redken: SMOOTH DOWN SHAMPOO FOR DRY AND UNRULY HAIR 33 OZ. I alternate with these three and am very happy with the results.This is my in between shampoo. You can use it every shampoo but I like to switch back and forth with my other shampoo and use this as a weekly deep cleanser. It smells wonderful and it can be drying so you will need to condition. It leaves my hair shiny and smelling great. Very nice product.
Kracie(Kanebo Home Products) Naive Cleansing Oil: Olive-170ml/6.0fl.oz
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Peter Thomas Roth Botanical Buffing Beads
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I had read about this in an online blog and immediately went to Amazon to see what real people were saying. I liked what I read so I got some. Margaret is absolutely right about this product! It is the absolute best thing I have ever cleaned my 62 yr old skin with! I use it every day and am amazed at the disappearance of small skin bumps that I have been plagued with for years. I follow it with Peter Thomas Roth facial creme and feel great all day. You will not find a better price than on Amazon--I tried!Read Best Reviews of Peter Thomas Roth Botanical Buffing Beads Here
Excellent exfoliator and facial cleanser. No need to scrub; just gently rub in circular motion over wet face and neck. Good price too!Want Peter Thomas Roth Botanical Buffing Beads Discount?
I order the body and face buffing beads as pictured here. Instead I received the body wash bath buffing beads. They are different...I love the product and I order it from Sephora a lot, just got the wrong stuff when ordering through this Amazon link.
Update: Amazon is refunding me for shipping the wrong product. I am happy with Amazon's customer service product and I like the face scrub. :)
Sothys W Foaming Cleansing Cream 4.2oz
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For the last five years, I've used this face wash. Yummy! Yummy smell, yummy texture, no irritation, no drying out, and very clear skin. Like, I don't get acne unless I switch to another face wash. An esthetician recommended because it balances and smooths skin. He was so right.In terms of whitening/lightening/brightening, I don't know. I'm out in the Florida sun all the time, everyday and, sure, I wear sunscreen religiously (Prescribitves SPF 15 Mattifying Lotion), but I'm Black and maybe whitening is a goal for some Europeans and Asians, but it isn't my aim and thankfully my skin has not gotten any lighter.
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It was a bittersweet moment when I started using this cleansing cream recently. It is just what I have been looking for in a cleanser: cleans without drying, removes make-up, easy to use, smells absolutely delicious (unfortunately for my wallet this might make me use more of it than I need!), and my skin feels so clean AND moist afterwards (and I could use some lightening). The downside is I will have to find a way to afford this product from now on, but I just can't keep trying cleansers that disappoint. So this is it for me. I keep thinking of that favorite fortune cookie fortune: Stop looking, happiness is right next to you. This is my second 5 star Sothys product that I can't live without, I feel they getting their hooks in me. Oh well.Dove Ultra Rich Velvet Beauty Bars - (8-pc.)
Olay Soothing Cucumber Moisturizing Body Wash, Green, 10 Fluid Ounce (Pack of 2)
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All was described accurately, but I thought these were the larger ones that I usually buy from target or Walmart. They are not. These can surly be found for less money at this size.Enjoy Rejuvenating Volumizing Shampoo (select option/size)
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I was very disappointed when I received my product!It was packaged poorly in just a large bubbly brown envelope. When I received it, the caps on both the shampoo and conditioner were off & broken, and more than half of the product (conditioner ) had spilled out in the packaging damaging the invoice and any other information which was enclosed. When I used what little of the product was left in the bottles, my hair felt stripped and VERY damaged! This was not the experience I had with the same product that I had purchased from the salon. I wonder if the bottles were filled with something other than the product that was supposed to be in them. VERY unhappy!!!Read Best Reviews of Enjoy Rejuvenating Volumizing Shampoo (select option/size) Here
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I have used Enjoy products many times before....they're the best. I was excited to find it at such a reasonable price. But this conditioner is obviously super old. It has that tell-tale old smell to it. Not worth the hassle to return. I will never purchase from this seller again.DCL Wash Off Cleansing Lotion 8 oz
Zion Health Clay Mask Deep Pore Cleanser
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I've been using this product for a couple of months and in my opinion it just as good as the cheap stuff, which works well to. I thought I was going to see a noticeable in my face but nothing dramatic. I have combination skin with moderate acne so this products was not the best for me.Read Best Reviews of Zion Health Clay Mask Deep Pore Cleanser Here
This is really what it says that is. I have a mixed skin and I don t have acne problems but I needed something that cleans my face after make-up. This product does that and more. My skin is softer and moisturized and cleaner. But you need a light face cream right after you washed away the clay. I love it! I strongly recommend it.This mask is great.I have been struggling with acne since I was 17. I have tried this now for 3 weeks now and wow.My face has cleared up. There is a bad side to this product though it makes your skin feel really dry afterwards to get a moisturizer.Works really well with the clean and clear moisturizer.Saturday, August 30, 2014
Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask, 4.2 Fluid Ounce (125 ml)
I'm in my early forties now with skin that has been trouble-prone since I hit my teens...and while I have used various and sundry products to control breakouts from acne and rosacea (which started about age 40), including retin A cream, topical and systemic antibiotics, and every sort of over the counter cleanser, these treatments helps but if anything my breakouts were coming closer together and getting more severe as I aged.
I've been using the mask for about 8 mos and my skin is the nicest and most healthy it's been in many years....I had rapid improvement of both my regular acne and the rosacea on top of it.
Caution I've never had any benzoyle peroxide sensitivity. People who are irritated by benzoyle peroxide probably won't have the same kind of experience I do.
BP creams have always helped, but were not as effective as this mask, which really gets down in the pores.
I use it heavily. I apply it either before I brush my teeth or before I get in the shower. It is cool and refreshing. I usually let it sit as a mask for a few minutes before I rinse off, although sometimes I use it just as a cleanser when my skin needs freshening...like after I've walked through a cloud of someones cigarette smoke.
It leaves my skin very, very clean, and *soft.* I have never had any dryness or irritation from this product at all...indeed, my skin has become less sensitive and reactive and is calm and feels good when it used to be angry and irritated all the time. The dryness others warn of has never been an issue for me. it makes my skin feel like normal healthy skin.
Working outside in the heat or cleaning in a dusty, dirty environment used to cause my skin to break out. Now before cleaning or working I will actually put a bit of this mask onwne I am done, my skin is none the worse the wear for the activity... I stay clear and smooth. I guess it blocks the irritants or stops the sebaceous glands from making my pores either block or become a haven for bacteria.
I do not have serious acne all over my body...just a very trouble prone face for most of my adult life. The benzoyle peroxide mask has ended this trouble for me. I simply smooth a couple times a day for about the time it takes to brush teeth, and wash it off. No prescriptions, no panicked spot treatment of painful blemishes or pustules...just perfect skin for me. Amazing!!!!This is a great idea and useful for anyone who prefers to use Benzoyl Peroxide in a wash instead of a cream. I like using this once every few weeks to kill the bacteria that can cause blackheads. It is a rich, creamy clay-like mask that instantly dissolves when water is applied. You can apply this before getting in the shower and it easily rinses away.
As the product penetrates into your pores, you feel a cooling sensation. This is also a wonderful product to use on large areas of your body, like your back in the summer, etc. If warm weather makes you break out, try this product a few times a week and I think you will see a difference in the clearness of your skin.
It is rather drying, so you might want to use a more intense moisturizer on the day you use this product.
3.5% Benzoyl Peroxide
Also look for Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips
Clean & Clear concealing treatment stick
~The Rebecca Review
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The product is perfect to use as a daily cleanser or as an intensive mask. I've used it for a month and my face is neat and oil free. Although, I recommend not to exceed 3-4 mins when using as a mask, since I experienced excessive drying afterwards.Read Best Reviews of Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask, 4.2 Fluid Ounce (125 ml) Here
This product works and does help get rid of acne. If you plan on using it as a mask id consider not leaving it on for more than 5 minutes if you have sensitive skin like me. It may burn, cause rednesss and even make skin super dry if used to much or too long. I like to use it as a face wash and it truely gets rid of blackheads and breakouts :)Want Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask, 4.2 Fluid Ounce (125 ml) Discount?
I use this cleanser and tend to recommend it.I have used many,many fancy and store bought brands and the Neutrogena CPM seems to help keep my break outs to a minimum. I am not saying it is the best, but I know two other good friends who see the same results I do. It just works for us. Unfortunately stress, diet and hormones have a significant affect on my acne, which can be anything from mild to severe.
Basically, if I use this in conjunction with a very mild cleanser my skin looks clear. I have also noticed, if I wash in circles for 30 sec to a full minute and rinse well, my skin looks very clean and almost radiant. And it feels soft from the tiny, tiny exfoliation beads.
The mask is too drying, but as a cleanser, I prefer it to proactiv. And frankly the acne market is worth billions, so I tend to use affordable products if I can, that work.
EDIT: October 2012
I had to stop using this product. My skin is older and more sensitive and prefers natural cleansers. I will use this maybe, once a month or after a long hot summer day. But sadly, it dries me out horribly now and irritates my skin which it never used to. I have heard some people say you can develop sensitivity to b peroxide. It is a very hash chemical, so that makes sense.
Kerastase Cristalliste Bain Cristal Shampoo for Fine Long Hair
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Nia 24 Mini Deluxe Sample Kit 5 piece
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I looked at the shipping weight and it said 5oz. My bad for assuming that meant the four containers were about 1 oz each. I shoudl had read the product description more closely. I recieved this same product sample form my Dermatologist gratis when I started to regime in December so I feel a little ripped off. The product line itself is nothing short of a miracle but to pay $25.00 for less than 1.25 oz of total product is just smarmy on the sellers part. I ordered this because I travel and wanted to continue using the product which has been prescribed as I undergo Titan Laser treatments. I use the moisturizer and sunscreen daily. Dont much care for the cleansing cream or scrub. They also have a hand cream that is to die for. I use it on my hands and chest twice daily and it has worked miracles. To be clear I love the products but tis set is just a waste of money.Read Best Reviews of Nia 24 Mini Deluxe Sample Kit 5 piece Here
First, I think the sample size is meager for the amount of product you get. The products in the kit are a nice way to try the creme cleanser, facial exfoliator, broad spectrum sun block, and skin elixir. Of the products, the facial exfoliator and sun block I will purchase. The sun block is emollient without greasy and absorbs well without that white mask you get from mineral sun blocks. The exfoliator is gentle, non irritating with my Retin-A, and leaves my skin glowing. I'm in my 50's so drying is always an issue with skin products. The creme cleanser doesn't remove make up well and leaves a film on my face. Save your money and buy the Burt's Bees Facial Cleansing Clothes for sensitive skin--work better on make up and no film.Four products in travel size combo. They say about 2 weeks worth, I'm hoping that's correct as it's the length of this trip! I've been using the product line for a few years now and am very happy.Mary Kay Timewise 3 in 1 Cleanser Normal/Dry Skin
While it doesn't appear to do much at first, it does a lot over time. When I use this facial cleanser day and night my skin stays perfectly clear all the time (even during those beautiful times of the month).
The smoothness of this product is really nice and I love the tiny,gentle exfoliating beads as well.
Make sure you know your skin type, though. I had used the Oily/Combination skin cleanser from Mary Kay as a backup cause I had ran out of my Normal/Dry skin cleanser and the Oily/Combination cleanser made my skin feel very tight and rather dry. When I use the Normal/Dry skin my skin looks and feels perfect though.
Could not be happier:)
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Best face cleaner I ever used. Makes your face so soft and clean, and feel good to.I will keep buying this product for a long time.Read Best Reviews of Mary Kay Timewise 3 in 1 Cleanser Normal/Dry Skin Here
Stumbled on this here in my endless quest to find a cleanser that both gets off makeup and cleans well, and doesn't irritate my super sensitive skin. In a million years I wouldn't see myself as a Mary Kay product person (seemed like a corny old ladyish line), but I was really wrong and I am admitting it.I don't like that there is paraben in the product, but it's low on the list of ingredients and in any event you do wash the stuff off, and the rest of the ingredients are impressive. (I have been following my cleaning with this some Weleda Almond Cleanser afterward because it's very soothing.)
The cleanser comes out of the tube in a nice marshmallow like consistency, but when you apply and wet it, it gets milky, not really too lather-y. My skin felt clean after, not annoyed and not too tight. The best part was the next day waking up and my skin not looking bumpy and red which it will if the product doesn't agree with my skin.
In case anyone is interested (I was) her is the ingredient list:
NORMAL TO DRY
Ingredients: Water, mineral oil, glycerin, petrolatum, bentonite, cetyle PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone, ethyhexyl pelargonate, neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, myristyl myristate, PPG-26-buteth-26, sorbitol, sucrose distearate, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, oleyl oleate, camellia ssinensis extract, chamomile extract, cucumber extract, camellia oleifera extract, hibiscus rosa-sinensis extract, malva sylvestris (Mallow) extract, echinacea purpurea extract, solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) extract, triethanolamine, sucrose stearate, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, carbomer, disodium EDTA, magnesium almunium silicate, diazolidinyl urea, tocopherol, carnauba wax, mannitol, methylparaben, cellulose, propylparaben, C9-15 alkyl phospahte, lauramine oxide, phenoxyethanol, thermus thermophillus ferment, ethyl linoleate, ethyl linolenate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, tetradibutyl penaerithrityl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, talc, red 7, red 4, titanium dioxide, red 30, ultramarines, red 33.
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Touch Me Long Handle Deluxe Natural Bristle Wooden Bath Body Massage Back Brush Spa 2-in-1
The massage side is an extra bonus. It does feel wonderful on tired, worn muscles.
I'd recommend this product to others.Well got this and used it a couple of times and it broke off from the stick and tryed to super glue it and didn't work so I junk it
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St. Ives Apricot Cleanser Blemish-Fighting 6.5 oz.
If you suffer the odd pre menstral or teenage pimple this will work!!! Even if you don't, this is good for keeping the skin smooth without being too rough. I love it!In my opinion this is the best product for oily skin. I have been using it for a year now and it has proven results for my skin type.
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Clean & Clear Clean & Clear Foaming Facial Cleanser Sensitive Skin
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My whole family uses this face wash (me, hubbie, teens, even 10 yr old). It is the best! I've been using it for over three years now. I CAN'T find anything better.Price GREAT
Quality GREAT
This product rivals any expensive department store product.
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This item is effective for oily skins. It removes all the filthy things from my skin. I feel fresh skin after using this product.Want Clean & Clear Clean & Clear Foaming Facial Cleanser Sensitive Skin Discount?
I have oily skin, and my cleaners always left my face tight and dry. My skin feels clearer and looks better.this cleanse doesn't leave your skin dry and certainly doesn't leave you with pimples in the morning!