Epinions Recent Reviews for iris_1

Expensive, but worth it

Sat, 9 May 2009 23:35:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author iris_1 - I've tried a lot of concealers in the 15 or so years I've been wearing makeup, and I've been disappointed with most of them. I have inherited, from my mom's side of the family, dark undereye circles. No matter how much sleep I get, they're...

Works Wonders!

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:02:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author iris_1 - I'm 30 years old, with slightly ruddy, uneven-toned combination skin that is showing the first signs of (gulp) aging, so in the last year or so, I've had to make some changes in my skincare routine. I went shopping for skincare products about 3 weeks...

Better than Matrix, for a lot less moo-lah

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:26:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author iris_1 - I have shoulder length hair that, while not baby-fine, is seriously lacking in volume. Without a time-consuming styling effort on my part, involving a large barrel curling iron and hair spray (volumizing formula, of course), it kind of just hangs off my...

Rosemary Mint, no. Mulch, maybe ...

Mon, 1 Nov 2004 00:23:56 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author iris_1 - Nothin' minty about it. This shampoo bar smells, well ... bad. Really, really bad. It has the sort of earthy smell that must have permeated the lower decks of the Mayflower after its fifth or sixth week at sea. All right, I exaggerate...

A good value for the price

Sun, 31 Oct 2004 23:24:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author iris_1 - 128 MB capacity; supports MP3 and WMA formats; USB 2.0; 6-10 hour battery life (1 AAA Alkaline); 2.4 oz; includes carrying case and armband; FM radio tuner with 20 presets; 6 EQ presets including one customizable; supports MP3 bitrates of 8 to 320...

Works for me!

Sun, 31 Oct 2004 01:56:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author iris_1 - Well, what can I say? Jlhin's review was articulate and detailed, and she hated this product. I don't, but I will readily acknowledge it isn't for everybody; the label is somewhat misleading -- it's best for light to medium blondes and is NOT for all...

"Body Scrub" is a misnomer, but ...

Sat, 30 Oct 2004 21:08:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author iris_1 - I first purchased this product well over a year ago. I was looking for a new body scrub and I thought this one looked interesting. I don't have very dry skin but I do like to exfoliate regularly so my skin is as smooth and soft as possible. I...

No, I'm not jaundiced.

Sat, 12 Jun 2004 20:26:32 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author iris_1 - I received a .25 ounce jar of Burt's Bees Carrot Day Creme as part of one of their "sampler kits". At 27, I have combination skin (normal to oily in the T-zone with drier patches on my cheeks); I don't need serious anti-aging or heavy moisturizing yet,...

The perfect 2-in-1? Keep looking.

Tue, 16 Mar 2004 23:20:31 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author iris_1 - My hair type: chin-to-shoulder-length, fairly straight and somewhat fine. The bottom line: Thermasilk Volume & Shine Tonic attempts to do two things and doesn't accomplish either one particularly well. I have used it on both damp and...

What's all the fuss about?

Sun, 7 Oct 2001 01:11:23 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author iris_1 - Having tried easily 15 to 20 different foundations over the years, I'm kind of picky. I don't see the point of putting foundation on if the coverage is too sheer, but I also don't like overly heavy or unnatural-looking coverage.

Being a fan...

Unparalleled power and quality

Fri, 18 May 2001 17:48:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author iris_1 - About a year ago my brother/roommate bought a black Labrador. Labs don't have a reputation for being shedders -- at least not that I've heard of -- but they ARE. And they shed year-round, as we discovered. Within months, our carpet had gone from...

Play on, sweet Harp

Thu, 22 Mar 2001 23:58:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author iris_1 - As I've said before, I'm no beer expert, not by a long shot. But I know what I like and what I don't.

I don't like a beer that's too bitter, or that has a strange aftertaste, and a lot of them do. This one never does.

Once brewed...

The message is mediocrity

Thu, 22 Mar 2001 20:29:41 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author iris_1 - I got a 4-oz. travel size plastic bottle of this free with a purchase online, along with a small bottle of Be Somebody lotion and It's All In Your Head shampoo.

I know there are some women who rave about Philosophy products, but having tried...

The Sherman Tank of Blenders

Wed, 21 Mar 2001 23:54:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author iris_1 - I bought this blender after breaking another one. Well, actually, my brother-slash-roommate broke it. He had stuck a spoon into it trying to push some frozen strawberries down towards the blades -- while the thing was running -- and the spoon got...

Wow! This one's a keeper!!

Sat, 3 Mar 2001 16:56:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author iris_1 - I bought this lipstick on a whim. I was in Target, needed a new lipcolor, and they were no longer selling Maybelline's HydraTime, which is my usual favorite. I looked at CoverGirl's Smoothers lipcolor, but the shade selection was mediocre -- nothing I...

Descent into Hell

Wed, 31 Jan 2001 13:09:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author iris_1 - This is one of the weirdest films I've ever seen. In certain ways (the imagery and editing style, primarily), it reminds me very much of some of the foreign films I saw as a French major in college (Bleu, for one).

This movie is about...

If I'd actually paid for this, I'd be asking for my money back

Thu, 25 Jan 2001 01:04:28 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author iris_1 - This isn't really a body lotion, it's a cream, and not a good one.

I received a trial-size bottle for free with an online purchase and tried it right after shaving my legs in the evening. The bottle instructs you to allow 2-3 minutes for it...

Ineffective and overpriced -- but try their Mattifying Gel

Sat, 20 Jan 2001 14:49:31 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author iris_1 - Having used and liked several other Neutrogena cleansers in the past, I purchased this product a few months ago in the hope that it would, of course, make my pores less noticeable and smooth my skin.

In general, I was disappointed. I used it...

Possibly the best light beer on the market

Fri, 19 Jan 2001 19:36:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author iris_1 - Already a fan of Yuengling Traditional Lager, I tried this product, honestly not expecting much from it. Yeah, it was made by Yuengling Brewery, but I've tried a few light beers and never really enjoyed them.

But this is different. It...

"Glides on effortlessly"? On what planet?

Tue, 9 Jan 2001 20:18:57 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author iris_1 - I bought this mostly because I'd never tried an eyeshadow pencil before and was curious whether the gel formula would be easier to apply. I hate having to deal with those little sponge-tip shadow applicators.

I purchased CG Smoothers in Deep...

Not quite worth the price

Mon, 8 Jan 2001 16:37:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author iris_1 - I first used Estee Lauder's More Than Mascara in college five or six years ago, when my roommate got a trial size one as a bonus. She was extremely picky about mascaras and already knew she didn't like this one, so she gave it to me.

At that...

Almost as good as scuba diving -- and a lot cheaper!

Sun, 7 Jan 2001 21:13:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author iris_1 - If you haven't seen a 3D movie yet, see this one. In fact, even if you've seen a lot of 3D movies, see this one. It is absolutely stunning.

You'll feel as though you could reach out and pluck the sea anemones right off the rocks -- not that...

If only the food were as good as the drinks

Thu, 4 Jan 2001 17:07:28 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author iris_1 - Is it just me, or has the quality at T.G.I. Friday's been slipping recently?

The Friday's I usually go to is in NW Washington DC, but I usually only get drinks and appetizers there. In the last couple of months I have visited several other...

Here today, gone tomorrow

Wed, 3 Jan 2001 23:19:33 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author iris_1 - I used this product for quite a few months before switching to the liquid formula. It's very effective for oil and blemish control and doesn't irritate my skin, but it has the unfortunate tendency, like all glycerine-based bar soaps, to melt away into...

5000 years of history in 144 pages

Wed, 3 Jan 2001 21:34:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author iris_1 - I have read more books on the history of Ireland than I can count, yet I still have trouble remembering when and where certain things took place. If you're looking for an easy-to-read, general introduction to Irish history and don't want to wade through...