https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-been-pleasantly-surprised-by-any-beauty-products-lately Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:22:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-been-pleasantly-surprised-by-any-beauty-products-lately#post-1242693 Mon, 05 May 2014 19:53:42 +0000 Janet 1242693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, my coconut oil doesn't have a smell. But the dog loves to try to lick it off my legs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-been-pleasantly-surprised-by-any-beauty-products-lately#post-1242601 Mon, 05 May 2014 18:40:37 +0000 April 1242601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There was a thread a few years back about using&nbsp;coconut oil to condition&nbsp;hair, and a lot of people who had grown up with mothers who used it on them objected strenuously to the smell. &nbsp;</p> <p>I just wanted to add that if you look closely at a jar of coconut oil, it will say either "refined" or "unrefined" -- the refined type has no coconut aroma (or taste, if you're using it for cooking), so you can choose which one you want depending on whether you find the scent pleasant or not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-been-pleasantly-surprised-by-any-beauty-products-lately#post-1242590 Mon, 05 May 2014 18:24:42 +0000 JulieJohn 1242590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second Janet's coconut oil pick - I use a tiny bit on my face when I'm feeling dry, and it's a great eyebrow smoother. Smells fantastic too, but the scent only lasts a few minutes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-been-pleasantly-surprised-by-any-beauty-products-lately#post-1242589 Mon, 05 May 2014 18:23:38 +0000 EveningMood 1242589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My new holy grail cream blush, Chanel Intonation. The shade is divine and unusual, the application so easy you can't go wrong, and it makes me look instantly young and healthy. I love it so much I sigh happily every time I open the compact! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-been-pleasantly-surprised-by-any-beauty-products-lately#post-1242583 Mon, 05 May 2014 18:19:42 +0000 ironkurtin 1242583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really, really love my Smashbox brown eyes set.&nbsp; It was a gift and I was like, yeah yeah, but seriously - it's great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-been-pleasantly-surprised-by-any-beauty-products-lately#post-1242582 Mon, 05 May 2014 18:18:45 +0000 Aida 1242582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KP thanks for the lash comb post! I've been looking for a good one, I hate clumpy lashes and *looks around, lowers voice* I currently use my tweezers like a single-spoke comb &gt;&lt;&nbsp;I am going to order one of those combs!<br /> How long does each comb last?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-been-pleasantly-surprised-by-any-beauty-products-lately#post-1242573 Mon, 05 May 2014 18:10:00 +0000 K. Period. 1242573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about an old perfect product that I recently discovered was still being made, even if I couldn't find it in stores anymore? &nbsp;These Rubiglo lash combs are better than any I've ever found, super compact&nbsp;and only $3. &nbsp;Mine was wearing out after...too long to confess. &nbsp;Let's just say that in a cost per use calculation, at this point I think they are paying me to use it. &nbsp;The lash comb&nbsp;works perfectly to separate your lashes. &nbsp;I think the secret is how long and thin the tines are. &nbsp;I stocked up big time&nbsp;from the company website.&nbsp;</p> <p>ETA: Aida, mine is more than ten years old...wait, no...miscalculation. &nbsp;More than twenty years old. &nbsp;I use it often, but not everyday. &nbsp;I clean it, of course. &nbsp;I really only broke down and bought a new one because I wanted an extra for my travel kit. I think that since you have to cap it, it really&nbsp;protects it.&nbsp;</p> <p>(And &lt;whispering:&gt; in desperation, I use a pin, so no judging here!)&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-been-pleasantly-surprised-by-any-beauty-products-lately#post-1242569 Mon, 05 May 2014 18:00:36 +0000 kellygirl 1242569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Almay eyeshadow trio based on eye color. I bought one to try since I was out of MAC and it's great! I'm not even going to go back to MAC. I also bought the liquid primer shadow which I put on first. Good stuff! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-been-pleasantly-surprised-by-any-beauty-products-lately#post-1242563 Mon, 05 May 2014 17:45:48 +0000 abc 1242563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to use MoroccanOil styling cream and found what I think is the same exact product (down to the scent) at Ulta for a fraction of the price. &nbsp;It's the&nbsp;One N Only brand from ULTA<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod3120865">http://www.ulta.com/ulta/brows.....rod3120865</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-been-pleasantly-surprised-by-any-beauty-products-lately#post-1242533 Mon, 05 May 2014 16:52:35 +0000 rachylou 1242533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This argan oil shampoo... comes in a blue bottle. My mum gave it to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-been-pleasantly-surprised-by-any-beauty-products-lately#post-1242524 Mon, 05 May 2014 16:45:22 +0000 Janet 1242524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, this is a simple one, but… coconut oil! I've been using it for a skin moisturizer and I swear it works better for eliminating flaky skin than any body lotion I've tried. I don't think it's also a coincidence that my keratosis pilaris seems to calm down when I use it regularly.&nbsp;I also use a tiny bit on my palms and run it over the ends of my hair before blow-drying to protect the ends a little bit.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-been-pleasantly-surprised-by-any-beauty-products-lately#post-1242496 Mon, 05 May 2014 16:13:59 +0000 Anonymous 1242496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! Lancôme Advanced Genifique youth activating concentrate serum. I saw results in skin tone and pore size after a few days. Also Max Factor colour elixir lipstick in Raisin is my perfect tone of coral/pink. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-been-pleasantly-surprised-by-any-beauty-products-lately#post-1242493 Mon, 05 May 2014 16:11:30 +0000 E 1242493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Argan oil! I recently ordered some to use as a facial moisturiser, but the label also said it could be used on hair as a pre-conditioner, letting it sit&nbsp;30 minutes before shampooing. I tried it &amp; it made my hair v glossy and soft (and frizz free)! I think I'll try to do it once a week. It's been nice for my skin too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-been-pleasantly-surprised-by-any-beauty-products-lately#post-1242481 Mon, 05 May 2014 16:01:47 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1242481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooooh, I will definitely check these out! &nbsp; I'm not a fan of powder.</p> <p>My big fun surprise has been Orly Rubberized Nail Bonder, also from CVS. &nbsp;It makes the nail polish on my fingers last at least an extra day or two, and it adds at least a week to my pedicure.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-been-pleasantly-surprised-by-any-beauty-products-lately#post-1242480 Mon, 05 May 2014 16:00:38 +0000 Emily 1242480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Urban Decay primer potion! &nbsp;That stuff is magic and you only need a tiny bit, I am still using the little samples I got with an eyeshadow palette about a month ago. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-you-been-pleasantly-surprised-by-any-beauty-products-lately#post-1242473 Mon, 05 May 2014 15:43:45 +0000 April 1242473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would have to say the biggest surprise of the past year for me has been these CVS store brand Oil Absorbing Sheets: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.cvs.com/shop/product-detail/CVS-Oil-Absorbing-Sheets?skuId=320988">http://www.cvs.com/shop/produc.....uId=320988</a>. &nbsp;</p> <p>They sent a sample with an order, and I thought they were weird because they're nothing like blotting paper -- more like little sheets of plastic. &nbsp;But there's something on them that binds with oil, because if you press one to your nose, it becomes INSTANTLY un-shiny. &nbsp;So much better than powder.</p> <p>My son and husband both got obsessed with them as well. &nbsp;</p> <p>How about you -- what are your product surprises? </p>