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AHAVA Foot Cream 5 Ordinary CosmeticMall.com
Alfa Parf Semi Di Lino 7 No comments given. HairProducts.com
Alfred Sung

submitted 10/27/2006

10 "Sung" is wonderful! I get so many compliments. FragranceNet.com
Alpha Hydrox 8 This stuff is really good. drugstore.com
Alpha Hydrox Foot Cream

submitted 1/5/2006

10 It is simply the best cream for feet.  It gets rid of all problem areas and smoothes like nothing I've ever tried. I've been using it for years and will continue to. It's not expensive and there is nothing new that would make me try another product. drugstore.com
Alpha Hydrox Foot Cream

submitted 11/29/2005

10 It's the best, most effective product I have used on my formerly crusty feet. I highly recommend it. drugstore.com
Allure by chanel 

submitted 2/22/2007

10 Its amazing!! Long lasting and very romantic. FragranceNet.com
Amazing Concealer

submitted 2/22/2005

8 Covers my extremely dark circles perfectly. however texture is very tacky and sticky. takes while to set. so far this has the best coverage for my trouble spots. Beauty.com
Arbonne

submitted 8/24/2006

9 Great day & night cream. Arbonne.com
Arbonne

submitted 4/26/2006

10 Wonderful skincare and suncare products!! Arbonne.com
Arbonne

submitted 5/30/2005

10 NutriMinC RE9 is excellent at reducing the visible signs of aging, fine lines, wrinkles and dark under eye circles! Arbonne.com
Arbonne  NutriMinC RE Day & Nite Serum

submitted 7/23/2006

10 Amazing stuff! Faded age spots & dicoloration noticeably in only 4 days! Arbonne.com
Aromapharmacy Post-op after Shave Balm

submitted 7/19/2005

8 The PostOp shave balm is a nice finishing touch after a shave and helps reduce feelings of razor burn. aromapharmacy.com
Anastasia 8 Easy to follow instructions. Beauty.com
Aveda Shampoo and Conditioner

submitted 12/28/2005

9 Leaves hair amazingly shiny and soft. drugstore.com
Aveeno 10 Excellent products drugstore.com
Aveeno Perfectly Smooth Moisturizer

submitted 7/26/2005

10 My skin looked better immediately...smoother, more even tone. After 3 weeks, I am noticing smaller pores and less noticible facial hair. Great product! drugstore.com
Avene 

submitted 9/6/2006

10 Simply the best for sensitive skin. The only one I can use... beautynet1.com
Avon

Anew Clinical Eye Lift

submitted 10/1/2006

8 Doesn't work as instantly as Hydroderm (for eyes) does, but works well and feels great. AVON.com
Avon

Line and Wrinkle Corrector

submitted 10/20/2005

9 Noticeable reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, great moisturizer. AVON.com
Avon

submitted 3/5/2007

4 No Comment AVON.com
Avon

submitted 7/25/2005

8 Avon almost always comes through for me with the exactly what I wanted! AVON.com
AWAKE Authority Serum 10 This product is amazing! The lady told me that the product improves the skin in just 3 hours.  I felt silky and soft instantly.  The product increases hydration levels and repairs damaged skin of all ages due to external stress as well as internal stress.  I have never used anything so wonderful, I'm sold. Beauty.com

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Bare ESCentuals Flawless Foundation

submitted 6/12/2006

10 Color range for all types, long lasting, easy to apply, natural appearance, no telltale jaw line, blends perfectly. Sephora.com
Bare ESCentuals Makeup

submitted 1/29/2006

10 This is the best make up system I have ever used and will never use any thing else again. Sephora.com
Bare ESCentuals Makeup

submitted 1/22/2006

10 I absolutely LOVE this line!! I have acne rosacea and it is the only thing that will cover without making it look like I have on a mask. Sephora.com
Bare ESCentuals Makeup

submitted 11/11/2005

3 I bought the starter pack with 4 different types of powder. It emphasized my pores and fine lines and gave me cakey coverage. Not impressed at all. Sephora.com
Bare ESCentuals Makeup

submitted 7/18/2005

10 I just tried Bare Escentuals and absolutely love it. I purchased samples to start and just ordered a huge order. Sephora.com
Bare Minerals Makeup

submitted 6/18/2006

10 It takes a few times, however you can adjust the look to your needs. Sephora.com
Bare Minerals Makeup

submitted 3/27/2006

10 This is definitely the best makeup line out there, for ALL skin types! I have used this line for 1 1/2 years and can't say enough good things. I have very dry skin and have had no problem with it, just moisturize before you put it on. You control your coverage by the brushes you apply it with and you can also control your color level. It is messy however, but I still will never go back to liquid foundation!! Sephora.com
Bare Minerals Makeup 1 Horrible.  I would give it a zero if there was one. Sephora.com
Bare Minerals Makeup 4 It says that it is great for all skin types but it is awful for dry skin. Sephora.com
Bare Minerals Makeup 5 I love the ease of use but it made my pores look huge. Sephora.com
Bare Minerals Makeup 8 I loved the coverage.  I have bad skin and it covered great.  It actually made my pores look smaller.  I think it delivers what it promises. Sephora.com
Bed Head (by TIGI) Control Freak Hair Serum 10 It leaves a fresh, clean, fruity, smell, with the glittery shine that you want in your hair. CosmeticMall.com
Benefit Bad Gal Mascara

submitted  7/18/2005

10 Lengthens, volumizes, and curls your lashes. It also removes easily. The best mascara I've ever used! Sephora.com
Benefit Bad Gal Mascara

submitted  4/12/2005

1 It smeared under my eyes within an hour. Junk, I threw it away. Sephora.com
Benefit Boo Boo Zap

submitted  8/28/2005

1 It really says what it does -- cry for wasting your money.  Horrible. Sephora.com
Benefit Boi-ing

submitted  5/1/2007

9 I look so much more alive! The only thing is, it makes it look unaturtal between your eye and nose. Sephora.com
Benefit Lemon-Aid

submitted 3/17/2005

10 Completely conceals my dark eyelids, and my powder eye shadows NEVER crease anymore. Sephora.com
Benefit Wonder Lift

submitted 9/2/2005

10 Fabulous product! Works great. Sephora.com
Benefit Wonder Lift

submitted 5/31/2005

5 Good. Sephora.com
Bikini Zone Anti-Bumps Shave Gel

submitted 5/30/2006

10 I love the Anti-Bumps Shave Gel. drugstore.com  
Biore Warming Anti-Blackhead Cream Cleanser

submitted 10/19/2006

1 I don't usually have sensitive skin but I applied this cleanser to my nose and it caused a chemical burn that caused a blister. Thank goodness I didn't use it on the rest of my face! drugstore.com  
Biore Warming Anti-Blackhead Cream Cleanser

submitted 8/19/2005

1 It was a total waste of money. It does not clear blackheads,  blemishes or acne. drugstore.com  
Biore Nose Strips

submitted 11/11/2007

7 It's yucky to see what's left on the strip once you remove it! drugstore.com  
BLISSLABS Foot Patrol 6 Okay, but what's all the fuss about. Sephora.com
BLISSLABS Foot Patrol 3 This product did nothing for me, even after soaking and exfoliating.  I took it back after two weeks. Sephora.com
BOBBI BROWN

submitted 9/11/2007

10 Very good products. CosmeticMall.com
BOBBI BROWN 8 Products are of good quality and natural looking. CosmeticMall.com
BOBBI BROWN Concealer

submitted 11/4/2005

4 This concealer was too thick in texture, it left my under eye area looking more creased and wrinkled, and gradually during the day the color started to fade. This concealer did not work for me. CosmeticMall.com
BOBBI BROWN Concealer 8 Very creamy CosmeticMall.com
Body Shop Tea Tree Oil 9 It doesn't irritate my skin and the spots disappear within 2 days. Bodyshop.com
Body Shop Tea Tree Oil Foundation

submitted 12/15/2005

1 This irritated my skin and dried it out. Plus, it smells terrible. Bodyshop.com
Body Shop Vitamin E Daily 

submitted 9/26/2005

9 Lightweight but effective. Bodyshop.com
Brut (by Faberge)

submitted 2/23/2006 

8 The first men's fragrance I ever smelt and still a front runner. People forget and jump onto the next fragrance or aftershave that comes along, always asked what I'm wearing and receive nice comments. Definitely not old and tired, fresh and manly woody undertones and a musky lingering. FragranceNet.com
Boscia skincare  10 The botanical, gentle line is amazing.  Especially for those of us who have sensitive skin!  I give three cheers to Boscia!!! I'm so glad I discovered them. Beauty.com
Boscia Oil-Free Daily Hydration SPF 15 

submitted 10/24/2006

9 This stuff is great. It doesn't leave your face shiny and it's great to have something natural as oppose to a chemical peel. I only wish is that it should have a higher SPF. Never leave the house without it. Beauty.com
BUMBLE & BUMBLE Curl Conscious Cream

submitted 6/9/2005

10 This lightweight cream smells great and has worked miracles on my hard to manage hair. Frizz has dramatically decreased and curls are much more defined. drugstore.com
BUMBLE & BUMBLE Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner

submitted 6/9/2005

10 I will buy this product again. drugstore.com
BUMBLE & BUMBLE

submitted 11/10/2005

10 Great stuff, even my frizzy natural curls look great!! drugstore.com
BUMBLE & BUMBLE 7 Products vary from great to just okay. drugstore.com
BURT'S BEES Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream 8 Works like a charm , but it's a little greasy.  Don't use it before you have to write! drugstore.com  
Bye Bye Blemish Drying Lotion

submitted 6/5/2007

10 Costing about $10, it completely absorbs oil and shine and clears skin quickly, it also evens out your complexion! drugstore.com  

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Cashmere Mist by Donna Karan

submitted 12/11/2005

10 Love this perfume. A male friend told me it was "intoxicating." What better recommendation than that? FragranceNet.com
Cassini for Women

submitted 11/10/2005

10 Love it! FragranceNet.com
Crave by Calvin Klein 10 It is my new favorite scent!  The bottle and overall packaging is so creative!  Women have stopped me numerous times in the past two weeks to let me know how much they loved what I was wearing...it smells fresh and clean. FragranceNet.com
CAUDALIE Grape Seed Gentle Cleanser 8 Thorough, yet gentle cleanser. Sephora.com
Cellex-C Advanced C Serum 8 A good product with a high level of Vitamin C.   However,  I found that it was a little "grainy" when I applied it. The SkinStore.com
Cellex-C Hydra 5 B Complex 8 Good hyaluronic acid moisturizer.  The SkinStore.com  
Cetaphil  Cleanser

submitted 11/1/2007

7 Works well, cheap, is a little more drying then a cream cleanser though. drugstore.com
Gold StarCetaphil Moisturizing Cream 9 An excellent moisturizer at a very good price.  I keep a jar on my bathroom shelf. drugstore.com
Chanel

submitted 11/28/2005

10 I have tried several of the products and love them all. The colors are the absolute best on the market.  macys.com
Chanel

submitted 9/14/2006

10 No comments given.  macys.com
Chanel Vitalumiere

submitted 9/19/2005

10 Gives skin a dewy finish and feel plus it smells lovely. macys.com
Chloe

submitted 11/28/2005

10 I love this perfume. FragranceNet.com
Clarins Skin Brightening System

submitted 3/16/2007

2 I was very unhappy with the results. It was no better than using regular face cream. It did feel nice and smell nice, but did not brighten. Sephora.com
Clarins

submitted 7/11/2006

9 Noticed results in 60 days. Sephora.com
Clear Logix

submitted 7/7/2005

10 This was the only product that truly helped clear up my skin. CosmeticMall.com
Clinique Fine Liner for Brows in Soft Blonde 10 The best brow pencil for blondes!! Not too yellow, not too brown. PERFECT!! Nice texture, stays on, a must buy!! Sephora.com
COMPLEX 15 Theraputic Moisturizing Lotion 10 Very light, not greasy, doesn't make you oily. Great for combination skin.  I'm acne prone, so don't be afraid to try it if you are too. drugstore.com
COsmedix 

submitted 9/13/2007

9 Works wonders but the products are so hard to find anywhere to buy. Cosmedixskincare
COsmedix 

submitted 7/30/2005

9 This product completely cleared up my acne due to hormonal imbalance. Cosmedixskincare
Gold StarCoverblend Mult-Function Concealer SPF 15 10 The best concealer I've found.  I  love the matte, long-wearing  formula.  It practically doesn't crease.  Since its not creamy, the problem of eye makeup running into the concealer is kept to a minimum. The SkinStore.com
Cover Girl fantastic Lash Mascara 8 Everyone comments on how long my lashes look, but it seems to dry up (in the tube) quickly. P.S. from Beauty Survival.  This is a new product and we couldn't find it on-line.  Check your local drugstore and see if the carry it.
Curious Britney Spears 3 I really like the smell of this fragrance but if you buy the large bottle which has the vintage inspired disperser, it begins to turn the bottle yellow and begins to smell like rubbing alcohol. So, get the smaller bottle FragranceNet.com

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DDF Clay Mint Mask 9 This mask is good for drying up existing blemishes and seems to be doing a good job on prevention too. It's not too drying either The SkinStore.com
Gold StarDDF Protective Eye Cream SPF 15 9 I really like this product.  I was looking for an eyecream with SPF 15 which also helped with anti-aging.  This does it all and concealer goes on smoothly over it. The SkinStore.com
DDF Wrinkle Relax 5 Saw little result from a bottle lasting 30 days. The SkinStore.com
DECLEOR

 

7 Nice product line but confusing with so many products.  Need knowledgeable  person for help. CosmeticMall.com
DELUX Nail Polish 8 Very good polish.  Matador is a great red. Beauty.com
Dermacia Foundation

submitted 6/6/2007

9 This makeup is marketed as the only foundation that increases the amount of oxygen in your skin. It's great for people with sensitive or problem skin, like me. I really love the natural finish and it's helping to clear up my skin. The foundation looks and feels better than anything else I've used, but the skincare is just okay. Dermacia.com
Dermalogica  9 Great for dry/sensitive skin. Greatskin.com
Dermaplus products  DermaLastyl-β

submitted 12/10/2005

7 Another anti-aging skin cream try. This one has Elastatropin(tm) "a precursor to human elastin". After 1+ months my skin looks ok, but no huge improvement. Face feels softer & doesn't need a moisturizer even with dry skin. Skin definitely looks better when I have it on. Funny that the elastin they brag about is the last (so least) ingredient in the long list of ingredients. Probably not worth the $89 they charge. DermaPlus
DevaCurl

submitted 10/20/2005

10 These products are the best I've found to keep my hair from frizzing out. CosmeticMall.com
Gold StarDevaCurl 10 Great products for curly hair.  I've received loads of compliments since I started using it. CosmeticMall.com
DevaCurl Angell

submitted 5/12/2005

10 The only gel I use for my curly hair. It took multiple tries to get used to it (it's not your normal gel) but I don't go anywhere w/o it. CosmeticMall.com
DevaCurl Angell 10 The DevaCurl products have changed my ongoing struggle with curly hair, and have made my hair manageable and lustrous.  No more frizz.  I love DevaCurl!!! CosmeticMall.com
DevaCurl No Poo 10 Perfect for African-American Hair.  Just about the best product I have ever used to clean, moisturize and detangle my hair and I've tried a lot of curly products on my hair. CosmeticMall.com
DevaCurl One Condition

submitted 2/14/2007

1 Couldn't wait to get hold of this when I visited the US - awful stuff. Gave me a rash and dried my hair out terribly. Took about 6 weeks to repair the damage it had done. CosmeticMall.com