Epinions Recent Reviews for francesca57

Boi-ing - Silly Name For A Serious Product

Thu, 22 Mar 2001 22:39:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author francesca57 - In late December, I wrote a glowing review of Bobbi Brown Professional Concealer. Always searching for a concealer that really works, I gave Bobbi Brown a try. Although not perfect, it was the best I had tried to date.

Not too...

Tylenol PM - No More Need To Count Sheep

Tue, 13 Mar 2001 08:51:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author francesca57 - I have a friend who prides herself on how little sleep she needs to get each night. She boasts often about how five hours a night is plenty, and that she's busy working when most of America is still hitting the snooze alarm. I think she's crazy.
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Promises Made, Promises Not Kept - fresh's Milk Bath

Fri, 9 Mar 2001 09:41:10 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author francesca57 - OK, we've all been there. You meet a guy, and this is THE ONE. Looks good, great personality, reasonably sane and no criminal record. People you know and trust tell you how wonderful he is. He asks you out on a date, and you can't wait to get to know...

Revlon Colorstay Powder Shadow

Thu, 1 Mar 2001 22:47:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author francesca57 - Late one evening, I was talking through IM with the great beauty guru, Elorraine. She was telling me about the order she had just placed at Sephora.com, and all the new, wonderful products that would soon show up at her doorstep. Now...

Matte Stick - Origins Misses The Boat On This One

Thu, 15 Feb 2001 08:17:59 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author francesca57 - I'm a lipstick person. I like the way it feels on my lips, I like the way it perks up my whole face the moment it's applied, and I know that regularly wearing the right lipstick keeps my lips moisturized, smooth and in good condition.

I have...

First Aid For Dry Skin - Origins Urgent Moisture

Fri, 2 Feb 2001 10:28:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author francesca57 - Months ago, I received a gift-with-purchase from Origins. It included a couple of items that I had never used, one of which was Urgent Moisture. The jar said "instant relief for super-dry skin." The description conjured up visions of a...

The Eyes Have It - Step 7 Origins Eye Doctor

Sun, 28 Jan 2001 15:13:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author francesca57 - I have written six reviews covering the Origins products that I use in my daily skin care routine. Twice each day, I cleanse, exfoliate, tone, and add liberal doses of glycolic acid, Retinol and moisturizers. My final step is Eye Doctor,...

Origins Step Lively

Mon, 22 Jan 2001 14:13:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author francesca57 - A few months ago, I wrote a review fessing up to my foot fetish. It's not that I have an unusual attachment to my feet, but I do take pride in how I look, and my feet are no exception.

Consequently, I spend a few extra minutes each day,...

Origins Eye Shadow

Thu, 18 Jan 2001 11:14:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author francesca57 - A couple of months ago, I took a trip to my local Origins counter to stock up on a few skincare products. As I was browsing, one of the sales associates was applying makeup to another customer. I found myself watching the transformation, and...

Katwalk - A Promising First Book

Sat, 6 Jan 2001 01:56:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author francesca57 - I love a good mystery. Heck, I even love a not-so-good mystery. I tend to favor those that have a main character who appears in each of their books. There's something about getting to know the hero, and sticking with him or her through a series of...

Rummy With A Twist

Mon, 1 Jan 2001 12:14:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author francesca57 - Our family loves to play games. As the children grow older and busier, it becomes increasingly harder to find time to play, but whenever we can, we diligently try to fit one in.

Besides being fun, the benefits of game playing are excellent...

EWWWWWWWWWWW

Sun, 31 Dec 2000 12:13:08 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author francesca57 - I first purchased Neutrogena Body Oil Sesame Formula on the recommendation of a friend. My skin was extremely dry from a summer of sun and chlorine, and I needed something which would provide some quick, intensive care. Although I don't use any...

My What Flawless Skin You Have

Sat, 30 Dec 2000 11:03:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author francesca57 - One beauty product that I seem to always be in search of is concealer. I wear foundation on a fairly regular basis, and want the result to be as flawless as possible. When applying foundation, I put it on fairly sparingly, working towards a natural...

Bobbi Makes Me Blush

Wed, 27 Dec 2000 11:57:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author francesca57 - A recent Epinions review of Bobbi Brown eye shadow sent me to my local Jacobson's Department Store to see what all the excitement is about. Where I live, we don't have the widest selection of cosmetic stores, and Bobbi Brown...

Small Bottle - Big Results

Wed, 27 Dec 2000 10:49:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author francesca57 - PIMPLES. I even hate the word.

I take meticulous care of my skin. I cleanse, exfoliate, hydroxyize and moisturize. I do everything I can to keep my complexion in good shape, and it works, most of the time. But no matter what I do, I can't...

Another Lancome Disappointment

Sat, 23 Dec 2000 18:23:08 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author francesca57 - Last month, while packing for vacation, I came across a veritable treasure trove in the back of my bathroom closet. Hidden behind a couple of bottles of suntan lotion, were a bunch of Lancome samples. Unused and long forgotten, I took out a few...

Lancome Failed With This One

Thu, 21 Dec 2000 11:37:49 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author francesca57 - There are three Lancome beauty products that I use faithfully; matte lipstick, mascara and self-tanner. When I'm running low on these items, I try my best to coordinate my purchases with Lancome's giveaways. Legendary for their ample size...

Imagine A Good Time

Mon, 18 Dec 2000 13:16:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author francesca57 - As a fifteenth wedding anniversary present, my husband offered to take me on a cruise. When we sat down to plan our vacation, we had a considerable number of restrictions though. We wanted it to be on our anniversary, November 30th, after November 20th...

Stay, But Don't Eat

Wed, 6 Dec 2000 11:22:33 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author francesca57 - Last week my husband and I took a cruise which left from Miami. We flew there the evening before, and spent one night at the Miami Hilton Airport. We were tempted to stay at some of the wonderful hotels Miami is known for, but since we were only...

Charity Organizations: Hospice and Palliative Care Volunteerism Write-Off

Sun, 3 Dec 2000 00:45:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author francesca57 - This review is my entry into the Volunteerism Write-Off. In the spirit of the upcoming Holiday Season, Jason (argonut) has organized this as a way to thank the groups who work tirelessly to help others, sometimes with little or no recognition,...

Just How I Like It - Fast and Loose

Sat, 25 Nov 2000 13:32:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author francesca57 - Heredity and dedication have blessed me with a good, healthy complexion. Genes and a strict daily skincare ritual have given me clear, glowing skin with not enough lines to give away my age. But heredity also threw me a little bit of a curve ball...

Nutrition For Your Skin - Step 6 Origins Night-A-Mins

Thu, 23 Nov 2000 14:55:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author francesca57 - I've mentioned in previous reviews that I am a great fan of Origins products, and have used them to create a daily skin care regimen which has proven to work exceptionally well for me. An important part of that routine is my daily moisturizer...

America Online AOL Press: Web Building For Dummies

Mon, 20 Nov 2000 21:56:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author francesca57 - When I first went online in 1997, I quickly learned to navigate the Web. I easily found the information and resources I needed, and felt like I had a good working knowledge of the various boards, sites and services available to me.

Late that...

Hyatt Regency Louisville

Tue, 14 Nov 2000 10:16:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author francesca57 - Louisville is home to two old, grand, historic hotels. Each is ripe with elegant architectural touches, opulent ballrooms and an air of snobbery. The Hyatt Regency Louisville, considered the third in Louisville's trio of large, downtown hotels,...

Come for The Festival of Faiths

Thu, 9 Nov 2000 09:48:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author francesca57 -
Review Topic: Events & Festivals

When I relocated to Louisville in 1988, I did so with great trepidation. Conjuring up a combination of the Dukes of Hazzard and Deliverance, I wondered how I would ever adjust to a slow,...