Epinions Recent Reviews for gates3kj

Moisturize, define, shine~ Charles Worthington Results Moisture Seal Leave-In Conditioner does it all!

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 10:22:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gates3kj - With summer here, I’ve been trying to take a more relaxed approach to my beauty routine. I’ve been looking for a light-hold, leave-in conditioner-type product that I could just scrunch into my curly hair and leave it air dry when at all...

A little dab’ll do ya~ Weleda Skin Food

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:53:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gates3kj - The last time I was at Target, perusing the health & beauty aisles, I was excited to discover that they are now carrying Weleda products. I’ve seen this brand featured in magazines before, but it was never available anywhere locally. I’ve been...

LORAC Lotsa Lash Mascara~ Lotsa work for little results

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 13:52:14 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author gates3kj - I’ll give any mascara a try. Lengthening, volumizing, defining, whatever, as long as the price is reasonable. I very rarely buy high-end brands of mascara, since I don’t like to spend a lot on any one cosmetic item, and there are plenty...

Another solid performer from Almay~ Almay One Coat Triple Effect Mascara

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:01:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gates3kj - After my second bout of pinkeye in less than 6 months (how is it I can go over 25 years since last having pinkeye, and now I get it twice within a year?), I had to trash the mascara I’d been using. Lucky for me, my makeup obsession means I always have...

Moisture barrier? Nah. But it is a decent hairspray. John Frieda Frizz-Ease Moisture Barrier Hairspray

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 13:35:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gates3kj - I have not used hairspray regularly in probably about 10 years. Instead, I’ve been using pomades, shine serums, and finishing crèmes to give my curly hair some definition and shine and frizz-control. But a couple of months ago, I realized despite...

I like to go nude~ Origins Nude and Improved Face Makeup

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 11:20:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gates3kj - I never go searching for new face makeup, instead they just seem to find me. Not that I should complain. Many women are on a never-ending quest for the perfect tinted moisturizer or foundation. But me, I’ve found several that I’d be...

Natural-looking tint, natural ingredients~ The Savannah Bee Company Beeswax Lip Tint Tupelo Honey

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 13:01:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gates3kj - Bath & Body Works introduces and then discontinues so many brands so quickly, it makes my head spin. A few years ago, they started carrying a quaint little line of natural personal care products from The Savannah Bee Company (they no...

I’m cuckoo for Cocoa-nut~ Got 2 B Spa Cocoa-Nut Body Scrub

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:58:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gates3kj - I’m not a big scrub person. It’s just an extra step in the shower I don’t usually have the time for. It’s not like my skin needs a good scrubbing, anyways- regular body wash on a mesh pouf and some body moisturizer is all my skin...

A quick fix~Brilliant Brunette Shine Shock Perfecting Glosser

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:49:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gates3kj - I was excited to discover a free sample of John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Shine Shock Perfecting Glosser with my purchase of...

You get what you pay for~ ELF Professional Regular & Waterproof Mascara Duo

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:54:11 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author gates3kj - I recently got back from a 4-day trip to Georgia for my niece’s wedding. Shortly before we left, I found a two-pack of ELF Professional Regular & Waterproof Mascara at Big Lots for $1.80. I figured it would be perfect for the trip, since...

Shower me with vanilla~ St. Ives Swiss Vanilla Body Wash

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:52:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gates3kj - I love anything vanilla. I get it from my dad, I think. He’s someone who can’t stand most perfumes, scented candles, home fragrances, etc. ( I still remember the look of pure distaste on his face, when I was a teenager and I’d come down to the...

A staple in my kitchen~ Bath & Body Works Anti-Bacterial Hand Soap Kitchen Lemon

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:25:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gates3kj - I love anything lemon-scented, especially when it comes to cleaning products. I have lemon dish soap, lemon dishwashing detergent, and lemon multi-purpose cleaner. But the product I love most (and actually panic when my supply starts to run...

What can you get for a buck? This excellent ELF Professional Eyeshadow Brush!

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:34:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gates3kj - When I first started seeing ELF (short for Eyes, Lips, Face) products featured in magazines a few years ago, I thought it had to be a typo that everything was only one dollar. But once I visited their website, I saw that it was indeed true...

Gentle and smells good…but otherwise average ~Booths Shea Butter Cream Bath

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 13:51:31 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gates3kj - I love anything with shea butter. I think it’s a very effective, natural moisturizer. There’s a pretty good chance if shea butter is in a product’s name or in the ingredients, I want to try it. I was poking around Rite-Aid a...

I’m smitten with Stila Eyeshadow in Kitten

Thu, 7 Feb 2008 17:12:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gates3kj - In my gift set full of Stila goodies I ordered from Sephora a couple of months ago, the product I was most excited to try was Stila Eyeshadow in Kitten. Stila products have a huge celebrity following, and it seems like I can’t open a...

I’m not a convert~ Stila Convertible Color

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 13:07:17 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gates3kj - I’ve always been fascinated with the Stila brand. The packaging is adorable, the products are multi-purpose, and founder Jeanine Lobell just seems like a nice, down-to-earth person (she has 4 kids with husband Anthony Edwards of ER fame,...

Oil? To clean my face? Yep, and I like it~ Origins Clean Energy Cleansing Oil

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 23:24:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gates3kj - Before Christmas, I placed an order online from www.origins.com because my Origins
Pinch Your Cheeks was running low. To thank me for my business (and no doubt to entice me to order...

I may use others, but you’re still my favorite~ C.O. Bigelow My Favorite Lip Balm

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:00:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gates3kj - I am not loyal to lip balms. I’ve found many I’ve liked (but many, many more I have not). If there’s lip balm I haven’t tried, sure enough, I will try it, if only to throw it out after one use it if doesn’t live up to my...

I don’t dye my hair, I glaze~ John Frieda Radiant Red Luminous Color Glaze

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:06:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gates3kj - My natural hair color is brown. Medium, mousy, boring brown. Add to that the fact that my hair is naturally curly, with a tendency to get frizzy, and my hair is downright dull. Ever since I was a teenager, I’ve been adding...

No more boring brown hair~ Brilliant Brunette Light Reflecting Moisturizing Conditioner

Fri, 7 Sep 2007 09:38:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gates3kj - Shampoo and conditioner. They go together like bread and butter. I can’t possibly review one without the other. So after raving about J
ohn
Freida Brilliant Brunette Shine Release Moisturizing Shampoo, naturally...

Get brown hair off to a good start with Brilliant Brunette Shine Release Shampoo

Fri, 7 Sep 2007 09:34:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gates3kj - Ever since a home-highlighting disaster a few summers ago left me with pinky-orange highlights, I’ve been wary of dying my hair. But in anticipation of fall, I wanted to darken my medium brown hair (with some brassy-blond highlights from the sun) a...

Almay Smart Shade Blush: Little tube, BIG disappointment~ Almay Smart Shade Blush

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:53:51 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author gates3kj - I was super-excited to try Almay Smart Shade Blush. I love blush, typically higher-end, liquid and gel stain blushes. I usually like Almay products, and this seemed like a really unique product. I’ll admit,...

Max Factor Volume Couture Mascara: High fashion lashes? More like a cheaper knock-off~Max Factor Volume Couture Mascara

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 15:42:39 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gates3kj - I’m a sucker for a bargain. That’s how I wind up with cosmetics bags stuffed full of beauty products that I just don’t like or just don’t need. I certainly didn’t need more mascara (I’ve probably got a dozen unopened tubes stashed away at home),...

Help for my hormonal skin! Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser Normal to Oily

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:47:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gates3kj - I have been spoiled by having normal, calm skin for the last couple of years. I went through a lot of complexion ups and downs over the last 15 years or so (oily and occasional breakouts during my teen and college years, full-blown acne-prone...

Butter me up with the lemony goodness of Burt’s Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Crème

Thu, 5 Jul 2007 15:39:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gates3kj - I find myself attracted to all things Burt’s Bees, but in reality I’ve only ever tried their lip products (and only really liked o
ne
of them). But I hit the jackpot a few weeks ago when I came across a whole...