© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-carlyoof Recent reviews written by member carlyoof en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_420116270724?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author carlyoof - Oh, Oprah! I've had a bit more free time than usual in the past few months, which gave me the opportunity to... watch daytime tv. While I've never been a diehard Oprah viewer, I found myself watching the show most days because the weather... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~420116270724 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:07:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_420116270724?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_419204796036?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author carlyoof - I'm addicted to Lip Butters from The Body Shop. Lip Butter is a spin-off of the incredibly popular Body Butter line offered by the store, and it even comes in an uber-mini replica of a Body Butter container. The Body Shop Coconut Lip Butter sells for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~419204796036 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 02:57:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_419204796036?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_419035451012?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author carlyoof - I've always been afraid to try "natural" toothpaste. I'm game when it comes to natural shampoo and natural skincare products, but when it came to natural toothpaste, I never felt brave enough to brush with what I imagined would be similar to flavored... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~419035451012 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:22:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_419035451012?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_417400524420?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author carlyoof - I love Method products. Since my friend Katy introduced me to the company a few years ago, Method soaps, dish liquids, and laundry products have been a staple in my household. Method's slogan is "people against dirty" and they aim to make quality... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~417400524420 Wed, 6 Feb 2008 20:44:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_417400524420?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_417393643140?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author carlyoof - One of the free items I received during LUSH's Clean Slate '08 Promotion was a tub of Prince Triple Orange Blossom Shaving Cream. I had been wanting to try Prince for several months, but the semi-high price kept me from placing an order. Needless... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~417393643140 Wed, 6 Feb 2008 19:20:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_417393643140?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_414962388612?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author carlyoof - After trying a Lip Butter from The Body Shop several years ago and being turned off by the flavor (or lack thereof), I was a little wary to give Lip Butters another try. However, others assured me that the newer lip butters actually didn't taste... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~414962388612 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:45:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_414962388612?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_414860480132?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author carlyoof - I can't stand raw cucumbers. The texture, flavor, and scent literally make me nauseous. I adore pickles and can handle cooked cucumbers just fine, but there's just something about raw cucumbers that turns me off. Little did I know I'd soon fall in love... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~414860480132 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:15:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_414860480132?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_414819651204?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author carlyoof - I've never been particularly interested in Fresh cosmetics. They always seemed astronomically over-priced, and the items I tried were nice, but not nice enough to justify the high price. After long being curious about Fresh Sugar Lip Balm, I broke... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~414819651204 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:27:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_414819651204?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_414743432836?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author carlyoof - Philosophy The Present is designed to create "perfect, airbrushed skin." The company also claims it seals in moisture for perpetually parched skin. According to the company, The Present is designed to be applied as the last step before putting on makeup... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~414743432836 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 04:09:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_414743432836?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_414738058884?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author carlyoof - Each year, LUSH discontinues about 1/3 of its product line to make room for new items. LUSH founder Mark Constantine does this to keep the company's offerings fresh, and business magazines have speculated this may be one of the reasons LUSH has been so... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~414738058884 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:44:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_414738058884?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_414631235204?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author carlyoof - Last spring, I ordered a normal-to-dry skincare sampler kit from LUSH. The kit included a small tube of Breath of Fresh Air toner and small tubs of Skin's Shangri-La moisturizer and Ultra Bland cleanser. Had it not been included in the kit, I probably... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~414631235204 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 03:25:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_414631235204?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_414129491588?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author carlyoof - About a year ago, I became obsessed with Philosophy products. I loved their Hope in a Jar face cream, and I was eager to try everything in their product line. Purity Made Simple was one of the items I selected, despite being initially turned off by the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~414129491588 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:45:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_414129491588?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_414111338116?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author carlyoof - Sephora really, really likes to give away samples of Stila Illuminating Moisturizer. I've probably received six samples in the past two months. It's no wonder, though: Illuminating Moisturizer and Tinted Moisturizer are some of Stila's best-selling... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~414111338116 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:04:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_414111338116?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_414017425028?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author carlyoof - My in-laws knew exactly what to get me for Christmas: a gift certificate to Macy's! I knew exactly where I planned to spend it, too: the Benefit Cosmetics counter. And on a box of Frango mints. But anyway... I'm a big fan of Benefit's specialty... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~414017425028 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 04:27:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_414017425028?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_414001958532?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author carlyoof - In the year that I've been interested in testing various LUSH products, Alkmaar soap never really jumped out at me. While other LUSH soaps are brightly colored or filled with interesting shapes and substances, Alkmaar is plain, opaque, and white. I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~414001958532 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:43:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_414001958532?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_413891989124?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author carlyoof - Caring for my feet became a priority at a young age. I was a ballet dancer for about 11 years, and I quickly learned that my feet had to be in top condition to endure dancing en pointe. Now, years later, I no longer practice ballet. The... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~413891989124 Wed, 9 Jan 2008 05:38:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_413891989124?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_413882814084?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author carlyoof - As a member of Sephora's Beauty Insider program, I earn points that can be used for "deluxe samples", which are basically mini-sized products. Between my Beauty Insider Points and new promotions, I received three mini tubes of Sephora Lash Plumper... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~413882814084 Wed, 9 Jan 2008 02:27:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_413882814084?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_413767863940?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author carlyoof - I've had my eye on LUSH Rehab Shampoo since I first started sampling the product line about a year ago, but the price always scared me away. None of LUSH's liquid shampoos fit into the "cheap" range, and Rehab costs quite a bit more than the others... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~413767863940 Tue, 8 Jan 2008 06:14:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_413767863940?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_413760589444?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author carlyoof - Urban Decay is an interesting company: they were among the first to create "wild" shades of nail polish and eye shadow, yet while many companies who specialize in unusual colors offer a cheap product, Urban Decay offerings are generally very high... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~413760589444 Tue, 8 Jan 2008 03:47:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_413760589444?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_413736734340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author carlyoof - I think tanning is stupid, and I think roasting oneself in a tanning bed is not any better. Now more than ever, we know that that pretty glow from the sun is not necessarily healthy. Tanning can lead not only to premature aging and the "leather skin"... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~413736734340 Mon, 7 Jan 2008 23:57:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_413736734340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_413489925764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author carlyoof - Last summer, my husband decided he wanted a Philips Sonicare toothbrush. He thought it was a great idea that the brush base came with interchangeable heads: he could have one, and I could have one. I wasn't really thrilled about the idea of sharing a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~413489925764 Sun, 6 Jan 2008 04:55:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_413489925764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_413488287364?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author carlyoof - I confess: the only reason I made a Clinique purchase was because it was bonus time at Parisian. I hadn't even planned on buying beauty products; I was actually in the department store to peruse the business casual apparel sale items. However, I had just... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~413488287364 Sun, 6 Jan 2008 04:06:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_413488287364?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_413191605892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author carlyoof - I really like lip gloss. Limited edition, only-around-for-the-holidays lip gloss is especially effective at luring me in. I heard positive things about Bath and Body Works Twisted Peppermint lip gloss last year, so I was eager to try it this year. It... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~413191605892 Fri, 4 Jan 2008 00:21:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_413191605892?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_413074296452?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author carlyoof - BeneFit Cosmetics basically hooked me on their products by merely sending a catalogue. Everything they make is just so cute and sassy. I can't help myself. I've always heard great things about BeneTint, a lip and cheek stain that happens to be... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~413074296452 Thu, 3 Jan 2008 03:48:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_413074296452?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_413071216260?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author carlyoof - I first encountered the Satsuma fragrance in 2003, back when The Body Shop only sold it in lotion form. I was instantly in love: I thought it smelled exactly like orange Tic Tacs taste. Heaven! A Satsuma is also known as a Mikan, (similar to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~413071216260 Thu, 3 Jan 2008 03:04:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_413071216260?linkin_id=8003929