Showing posts with label moisturizer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label moisturizer. Show all posts

Monday, June 29, 2009

Nivea Skin Firming Moisturizer



Nivea cellulite creams and lotions have always been some of my favorite affordable products when it comes to smoothing out cellulite. When I came across a bottle of Nivea Skin Firming Moisturizer I figured it would be a winner, seeing that their cellulite creams do such an effective job at smoothing over bumps. Plus its a moisturizer, so I'd also be providing a nice benefit to my skin, especially in the winter when my skin gets parched.

The firming lotion sadly did only a minimal job, and did not work quite as well as pricier cellulite/smoothing/firming creams from Nivea.

The scent however is angelic, with a newborn baby powdery scent to it that is long lasting, addicting, and smells fantastic. I get compliments on the fragrance nearly every time I wear it. It truly tricks people into thinking it is an expensive designer fragrance, when really it only came to around $8.00.

So I still recommend it, even though it does not do wonders as far as firming skin, it wins in the scent department, and it's good for your skin too.

Monday, March 30, 2009

Revlon Flex Triple Action Moisturizing Shampoo for Dry, Permed or Color Treated Hair


The only reason I decided to buy Revlon Flex triple action...lie, gimmick, garbage, lie... shampoo.
It was because I had the symptoms that the bottle promised it could cure. I had recently dyed my hair, and I noticed how it was drier than usual.

Strolling around in the hair product section looking for a moisturizer for my hair, I picked it up. REVLON FLEX TRIPLE ACTION SHAMPOO FOR DRY, PERMED OR COLOR TREATED HAIR.

Hmm.. will repair dry hair eh?

Add moisture hm?

Will not wear out my hair color.


Yeah right!?!?!?

So I go home, try it out in the shower.

I liked the smell, I guess that was about the only thing I liked.

Once out, wondering if my hairs texture was going to have that smooth silky feel as promised and with more moisture.

So I straighten my hair as normal.

ONLY...

I cant, this stuff gave my hair which is normally thick, so much more body, that I had an Afro which was totally unmanageable.

I actually got back into the shower to re-do everything all over again, only this time not using the Revlon's broken promise.

I returned the unused potion back to the store, noting to myself to never ever buy anything that says FLEX on it.

NOTE:

FLEX MEANS AFRO!!!!!



Did it do what it promised? Was it effective?

No it sure did not!

» Did it improve the way your hair looks or feels?

Yes, it gave me a new style known as an Afro puff.

» What do you love or hate about it?

I hated everything about how it made my hair, the smell was nice, but other than that it was useless.

» What is it like using this product?

Its like adding 4 inches of body to your hair. May be good for people with thin hair, but I wouldn't recommend it for people who already have thick or nappie like hair.

» Who should buy this product? Who shouldn't?

People with thin hair may like it, people with thick hair steer clear.

» Why did you purchase this product?

The promises on the bottle.

Only they never mentioned how it would add so much body!

Friday, March 27, 2009

Bath & Body Works True Blue Spa Beauty Booties Moisturizing Gel Socks

True Blue Spa Booties Moisturizing Gel Socks resemble an actual sock only a lot thicker. They do not cover your ankle anymore, they just rest easily on your foot and come up slightly at the beginning of the ankle, but like I said, not over it.
They are a light blue terry cloth like material, which is extremely soft.

On my quest to ridding myself of a callus that grew on the side of my foot due to an open to close shift at my old fast food job I searched endlessly for something that would rid my feet of these nasty things.

I am not going to be one of them poor gals at the beach this summer burying my feet in the sand!

I had seen them in the store before, but the price tag always scared me off, and I would end up buying some other product for half the price. I was also very hesitant because I am sort of new to the True Blue Spa line.

However my last trip to Bath & Body Works was disappointing, and I ended up not wanting anything, so I bought these instead. I assumed that they would work wonders with a price tag of $25. We shall see.


HOW TO USE THEM

You can wear these moisturizing socks as is, or you can add in some lotion for a really intense moisturizing session for your feet. I would recommend using some of your favorite lotion, or purchasing a True Blue Spa lotion. The choice is yours.

I first soaked my feet in some Fancy Fizz, and I then applied some lotion and slipped on my new socks.

Man were they cozy, the bottom of the sock was where the gel inline kept the lotion from slipping through and making a mess, and the top is just a regular fluffy terry type material that allows your foot to breathe and not sweat. The gel inside of the sock also contains olive & jojoba oils, which will soften the skin.

When I began to walk around in them I realized how easily I could fall. They were on my feet yes, but I felt like I was walking on squishy ice when trying to move around with them on. But boy were they comfortable.

I decided to use them at bedtime from there on out seeing how I wouldn’t be moving around. In about just 10 minutes of having them on, I could feel how soft my feet were getting, and I could not wait to take them off in the morning to see the results.

I buttered my socks up with one of my favorite Bath & Body Works pleasure lotions and went to sleep.

RESULTS:


Ooh la la… the next day my feet were all nice and moisturized, and not shriveled like a prune with miniaturization. I mean nice soft all out wonderful results. The callus was still there; I wasn’t expecting it to disappear though. But now it was much softer, and I could easily work on it with a pumice stone.

I’m sure with long term use I will be 100% callus free. It will probably only take a week or two of daily use to get rid of it.

It has already been 9 hours and my feet are still as soft as a newborn baby’s bottom.

I’m completely satisfied with my purchase. I honestly thought I would be getting ripped off again with another gimmick, but True Blue Spa’s Moisturizing Booties have not failed me. And usually I have very, very high standards for pricey products.
It got by with a perfect 5 stars, and exceeded my expectations.

CLEANING:

It is recommended to clean these socks under water, and do not machine wash or dry them. Hang dry them and do not wring out.

TOSS:

It is also recommended to toss them after 40 uses. I can’t see needing to do this, so long as you keep them clean.

WARNING:

If you have a circular condition or diabetes it is not recommended use these booties. It says so on the package in very small print, so please be wary.

RECOMMENDATION:

Oh yeah these are worth a buy. In bulk actually, but them for yourself, for family and for friends. They’re really a special foot treat that you will appreciate, and your feet will thank you too.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Must Have: Soap & Glory, The Righteous Butter!!!


Target is my hot spot for picking up beauty supplies or bath supplies.

My absolute favorite spot at Target is their isle of specialty bath and body products. I'm sure most of you know the isle, but are intimidated into thinking that this isle is the home of Targets higher end products. Although, I will admit that some of the things that reside in this isle are way over priced; others are nearly a steal.

Soap & Glory is a semi-new line of products that is exclusive only to Target, and it is by far my favorite line they have.

My most recent Soap & Glory pick up goes to Soap & Glory, The Righteous Butter. I picked it up for only $3.00 due to an after Christmas sale they had going on. Normally it comes to around $15.00. Even at that price though, I'd pick it up, because Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter is wonderful.

The scent is fantastic. It has a lovely powdery fragrance, mixed with what reminds me of fresh rain flowers, musk, and cream. A scent that is truly addicting.

What I love though about Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter is the fact that its scent is so long lasting. I easily can compare it to a fine expensive perfume, because the scent stays, and it stays long.

Normally when one thinks of body bvutter, they think of a very thick textured lotion. Every body butter I have ever used had always been really greasy, really thick, and many never really absorbed into my skin.

Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter though melts in your skin, and absorbs quickly, leaving no traces of grease, or residue to the skin. It is more like a lotion in consistency, only a little thicker.

Once absorbed, it leaves skin feeling soft, smellingfresh, and moisturized, but not over moisturized.

It's one that I highly recommend to those looking for a fast fix to dry skin, and for those who love long lasting feminine scents.

Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter is a pure winner in my opinion, and why I recommend it so highly.