Epinions Recent Reviews for Paladia

Shimmies and shakes

Mon, 27 Jan 2003 23:23:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Paladia - I ran across this gem on sale and snatched it up on a whim. I haven't exercised in over a year, and decided this would be my talisman. Bellydancing is ancient, and like most dancing, helps to tone the hips, thighs and buttocks. The moves within this...

It's the Bees' Knees

Wed, 22 Jan 2003 11:19:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Paladia - Okay, that's a hokey title...but so appropriate when talking about this lip balm. I've always disliked the term 'balm' because it brings to mind some kind of thick, old chap-stick-candle-wax type texture. However, it is what it is. This particular...

Reflective - Yes, Ultra Color - No

Fri, 1 Nov 2002 12:11:18 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Paladia - My affair with Avon has been an on-again, off-again type of relationship. I can't resist a new lipstick though. I've always loved the stuff, and have quite a collection of tubes and wands in my make up kit.

In my most recent tryst with Avon,...

Coffee, coffee everywhere

Mon, 28 Oct 2002 17:31:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Paladia - Having that freshly-brewed cup of coffee first thing in the morning is easy to do with Black & Decker's Smartbrew Deluxe coffee maker, thanks to the programmable timer. I went to buy a new coffee maker when I broke the glass pot of my old Mr. Coffee...

Johnny Rockets is Johnny Rotten

Sun, 3 Feb 2002 21:00:02 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Paladia - I've walked past Johnny Rockets in the local high-priced tourist trap mall (Opry Mills) many times, but the line at the door was always far too long to warrant getting in it. It looked like a fun restaurant though, designed to look like a 1950's soda...

Disappointing at Wrinkle Removal

Sun, 10 Jun 2001 06:38:24 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Paladia - Getting rid of wrinkles is a popular past time these days. It seems everyone I know over the age of 25 is mildly concerned about the few lines around the eyes or across the forehead. I’ve been conscious of my tell-tale wrinkles forming since the ripe old...

Sleep When You're Dead

Thu, 30 Nov 2000 12:00:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Paladia - I don’t get enough sleep. As a matter of fact, I’ve been in a constant state of sleep deprivation pretty much since the age of 17. How long ago was that? Well, let’s just say quite a few years have passed since then, and the years have begun to show...

~Face Forward~ is Art in Make-up

Mon, 27 Nov 2000 19:18:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Paladia - Make up artists can work miracles. We see it in magazine ads, TV commercials, or on the very faces we interact with personally in our daily lives. If you’re a man married or living with a woman, chances are you’ve even seen this miracle performed...

"Mee-yoww, Dahling"

Fri, 17 Nov 2000 06:47:11 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Paladia - I’m a big fan of the 50’s and 60’s Glamour look. Maybe it’s not appropriate for everyday, but some of the styles back-in-the-day are already incorporated in today’s fashions. The cat-eye, black liner trick is definitely one of them. It looked great on...

A-MAX DAV309 Personal CD Player: What's Your Return Policy?

Wed, 15 Nov 2000 12:11:37 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Paladia - The portable CD player put out by A-Max, called the Napa DAV309, has many faces. For starters, it’s a regular CD player, doling out the tunes from any music CD it’s faced with, from the store-bought variety to the standard recordable CD-Rs. However, an...

Archived Web Services Reviews: I am a Brainwench

Wed, 8 Nov 2000 16:02:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Paladia - *Update* - Brainbench no longer offers a free lunch. Most exams are now charged per test, or you can join for unlimited testing for $99/year. They also offer forums and help to learn topics exams are availabel for. This review was originally written...

Jenga: Truth or Dare? Monotonous At Best

Mon, 30 Oct 2000 07:45:07 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Paladia - I hosted a party this past weekend. As the hour grew late and the party wound down, I found myself surrounded by several of my night-owl friends who’d stayed to talk. Someone mentioned playing a game, and without hesitation my husband broke out the new...

Continuous Kissing Motivation

Mon, 16 Oct 2000 18:47:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Paladia - I love lipstick. I’m addicted to it. I’m hooked to the point that I must have something on my lips all the time…whether it’s clear gloss or vamp red. Without something coating my lips, they feel naked. I've got the kiss-proof formulas for date night...

Blistex - Smooth and Sweet

Tue, 10 Oct 2000 05:35:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Paladia - I detest lip balms. Those waxy, crayon-like clear spreadables are supposed to protect your lips and maybe even moisturize, but it just feels like wearing a candle to me. I’ve tried many brands through the years, (more so when I was a teen and not allowed...

Powder-Base Perfection

Mon, 9 Oct 2000 15:19:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Paladia - Where has this make up been all my life? Talk about easy and quick to use! Simply Powder Foundation is by far the best at both, while providing lasting coverage all day. I tried this foundation after struggling with CoverGirl’s Ultimate Finish Foundation...

Matte Doesn't Last Long Enough

Wed, 4 Oct 2000 18:15:41 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Paladia - I found a bin full of cosmetics at my local drugstore at a 50% price markdown. Not one to pass up any kind of deal on make up, I got down on bended knee and began raking through the mix of last year’s pink blushes and past-dated mascaras. Just when my...

Black in the Creases Again?

Sat, 30 Sep 2000 06:11:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Paladia - Standing in the ladies room 30 minutes after I'd been at work, I sighed in exasperation when I discovered, yet again, 2 sets of 'lines' on my eyelids. Yes, that's right, the original line I worked so hard to apply neatly next to my lashes, then the...

Source One Food Bar: Chocolate Cheesecake It’s Not

Wed, 20 Sep 2000 17:53:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Paladia - I’ve bought into the eat-every-few-hours lifestyle that’s popular now to help control weight. Never one for much forethought, however, I can’t seem to get in the habit of making ‘mini-meals’ ahead of time and carrying them with me. That’s where nutrition...

ViewSonic Optiquest Q71 (17 in.) CRT Conventional Monitor: Did My Computer Just Reboot?

Mon, 18 Sep 2000 16:21:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Paladia - I bought the Optiquest Q71 about 6 months ago when my ancient 14” monitor started to get a mind of it’s own and only displayed the color blue. What better excuse than to upgrade to a larger monitor than that?

I went to a nearby computer store...

Cream On the Skin Opens Your Pores

Sun, 10 Sep 2000 18:53:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Paladia - I’m referring to Deep Action Cream Cleanser, by Clean & Clear, that is. This cleanser is very much like Noxzema’s infamous blue jar many of us used in the past before anything better came out. It’s designed to clean one’s pores deep down, while...

Clear as far as the eye can see

Mon, 4 Sep 2000 15:05:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Paladia - The idea of ‘clear’ mascara sounds ludicrous to me. Isn’t mascara supposed to make your lashes show up by darkening or lengthening? Or at the very least, thicken them? CG Smoothers Natural Lash & Brow did none of those things for my eyelashes,...

Convenient Cleansing

Fri, 1 Sep 2000 12:02:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Paladia - After washing my face with a deep cleanser, I’ve gotten in the habit of using an astringent or toner to remove last traces of dirt. Almost all of them contain the same ingredients: alcohol, maybe witch hazel, fragrance, and water. Some have started to...

Gets the Red Out: Tea Tree Oil Cover Stick

Tue, 29 Aug 2000 16:37:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Paladia - I've never found concealers to 'conceal' much of anything. Maybe a few small pimples or the average dark circle, but no one is ever under the assumption that something is being hidden on my face. I often end up making a 'mountain out of a molehill',...

Blue Corn – “We call it Maize”

Sun, 27 Aug 2000 09:58:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Paladia - I doubt you want to know this, but I’ve got oily skin. I continually hunt for products or methods to correct this imperfection, always hoping science will come up with a cure. Not a big fan of masks (they take time, I look funny, no results), I did test...

Cover your face in glue: Pore Prep Clarifier

Wed, 23 Aug 2000 17:32:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Paladia - Here’s another salicylic acid acne medication by Johnson & Johnson, aimed more for nighttime use. Put on a layer before bed and it supposedly fights oil build-up and keeps your pores unclogged. With a price tag of $4, and being oil-free, I gave it a...