https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-cosmetics-hits-misses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 17:53:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-cosmetics-hits-misses#post-1477320 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 03:27:13 +0000 amiable 1477320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great reviews! &nbsp;I just bought a BB cream (I think) with sun screen in it by Neutrogena, and didn't like it. &nbsp;I'm hoping to return it. &nbsp;It was thick - more like foundation. &nbsp;I liked the BB cream for Oil of Olay that I bought last year, but it was only 15spf. &nbsp;I'm going to check out yours, and the some of the ones recommended in the link love from Thursday, hoping to find one in the 30-50 range that I can wear, probably without any other foundation over it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-cosmetics-hits-misses#post-1477283 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 02:11:53 +0000 rachylou 1477283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great reviews. I want to try the DevaCurl now.</p> <p>I'm kinda liking L'Oreal Total Repair 5 Multi-Restorative Dry Oil for hair. But the smell, tho nice, is death. It does dissipate pretty quick on the other hand.</p> <p>I was trying to try Organix coconut milk anti-breakage serum, but the smell is so so strong and lasting I haven't given it a good go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-cosmetics-hits-misses#post-1477206 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 23:30:26 +0000 Carla 1477206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Experimenting with Smashbox photo finish primer with a green tint. I'm not bothering with foundation over. It knocks down the red, and skin feels nice.</p> <p>Also trying Babyliss Pro Argan Oil Restorative Mask for hair. Has a slight woodsmoke after smell, but gosh(!) it did wonders for my post vacation dry hair. </p> <p>CereVe is working the best of anything I've ever used on my sensitive rosecea-prone skin, and I learned about it from this forum!</p> <p>Bought an inexpensive 3 pack of Physician's Formula nail polish. I liked all 3 colours, and the bottles were mini's. At $5.99 it was a good price. I like variety in colours for pedi's over the summer, and never get through a whole bottle of polish. The first colour I tried (a dark orange) went on very nicely and is in it's second week. I use a base coat, two coats polish, and a top coat. The base and top coats are the same product - Sally Hansen Double Duty. (Pic shows pedi at 1 week). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-cosmetics-hits-misses#post-1477196 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 22:52:46 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1477196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rabbit, I use cream blush when I wear it, although I've heard the usual kudos for Nars Orgasm. I'll let y'all know how the Madison Reed haircolor goes; Missey here on YLF has used it and I got an invite from her. If anybody wants to try it, I believe I can send you an invite and it takes $15 off your first order (and gives me some credit too I think). </p> <p>Style Fan, I used to buy a lot of MAC but then I got tired of feeling ignored whenever I went into their stores. The ladies at Sephora and Ulta are much more helpful, and not as stuck-up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-cosmetics-hits-misses#post-1476945 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 15:30:17 +0000 rabbit 1476945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks<b> dakotacheryl</b> and <b>Style Fan</b> for the blush recommendations. I'll check them out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-cosmetics-hits-misses#post-1476848 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 12:12:11 +0000 Traci 1476848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been shopping around for a foundation to love for a couple of years now and I may have found it in Glominerals. &nbsp;It's a typical liquid foundation, but it doesn't get shiny mid day, but also doesn't start off ridiculously matte. &nbsp;I bought it in winter and now the shade is a bit light on me. &nbsp;I'm trying to just stretch it out by using a very soft hand when I apply it.</p> <p>I really like those L'oreal glosses you &nbsp;mentioned. I think I have the nude and berry colors.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-cosmetics-hits-misses#post-1476842 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 11:50:23 +0000 dakotacheryl 1476842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rabbit...if you have a Sephora near you, look at the Hourglass Ambient Powder Blushes. I have a three color LE pan from last year that I love, but I know they come in singles. The formulation gives a light wash of natural color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-cosmetics-hits-misses#post-1476839 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 11:41:02 +0000 Anonymous 1476839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura -- I am very interested in the sunscreen. &nbsp;I will look into it today. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-cosmetics-hits-misses#post-1476835 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 11:25:16 +0000 Style Fan 1476835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great reviews.&nbsp; Thanks for sharing.&nbsp; I stick to pretty basic products for my skin because it is so sensitive.&nbsp; My routine has not changed much in the last few decades.&nbsp; Nothing special.&nbsp; Cetaphil to clean and Avene for sensitive skin.&nbsp; Lots of trial and error to come to this place so it works for me.</p> <p>I am a die hard Mac eye shadow fan.&nbsp; Whenever I try others I go back to Mac.&nbsp; Love the colours and the blending ability.</p> <p></p> <p>I have very warm skin but Nars is famous for their blushes.&nbsp; I rarely wear blush but when I do it is Nars.&nbsp; Love the names.&nbsp; :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-cosmetics-hits-misses#post-1476707 Sat, 18 Apr 2015 22:19:30 +0000 Carole 1476707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, what a great review...thanks for sharing! I love to hear about what's working well for others and what doesn't! I Notice quite a few of the items listed have oil and I'm wondering if that makes your skin break out...I'm having such an issue with that currently:( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-cosmetics-hits-misses#post-1476692 Sat, 18 Apr 2015 21:42:03 +0000 rabbit 1476692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the run down! &nbsp;I'm curious about the hair dye, I often do my roots between appointments and try to use the ~natural/healthy hair dyes, but I can't get consistent lasting color results (outside of black lol).</p> <p>My new spring beauty buys that are working well are Benefit Roller Lash -- not waterproof, but tends to stay put through the day much better than my waterproof mascaras of the past. &nbsp;Really does appear to lengthen and curl my lashes.</p> <p>Mac concealer - the pot and the liquid pump. &nbsp;I was using Aveda but it just didn't give as good coverage as I need now. &nbsp;Mac's colors seem to have changed over time? For awhile there I didn't have a good skin match, but now I do. &nbsp;Still use a light dusting of Aveda mineral dual base foundation on top.</p> <p>Anyone have a rec for a good powder (cream doesn't work for me) blush for very fair mostly cool skin?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-cosmetics-hits-misses#post-1476682 Sat, 18 Apr 2015 20:39:16 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1476682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've tried two of those products.</p> <p>I like Perfect Hair Day.</p> <p>I bought a few Ren products last year. The micro polish scrub was the worst of them, unimpressive and difficult to get out of the tube. The only Ren item I will definitely buy again is their rose oil; it really made my skin look nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-cosmetics-hits-misses#post-1476681 Sat, 18 Apr 2015 20:33:25 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1476681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been trying some new 'face goos' (as my DH calls them) and I thought reviews might be useful for others. </p> <p>Supergoop sun-defying sunscreen oil spf 50 (Sephora)<br />Love this stuff! Sunscreen in oil format sounded odd yet intriguing - for me it really works. It's got a light consistency and dissolves into the skin quite quickly. I'll be interested to see if this still works in the heat of summer, but for cooler weather it's been great.</p> <p>Pur meltaway makeup emulsifier (Ulta)<br />I don't usually wear a lot of makeup everyday, but for special occasions I wanted a makeup remover better than what I'd been using. I really like this; it's like a cleansing balm but in oil format. You spread it on, add a little water and it emulsifies. It doesn't sting my eyes and does a good job of getting rid of everything (I sometimes use a q-tip to get rid of the last of the eyeliner etc. right around my eyes). I usually wash again afterwards with my regular Cerave cleanser.</p> <p>L'oreal Paris Colour Riche lipstick (Target)<br />I've been looking for a new everyday lipstick, something pretty light and moisturizing that I can use instead of a plain balm and put on without a mirror. I really like the consistency of this, although the packaging is a bit old-fashioned. I got the Fairest Nude shade which is OK on me, but I'd prefer something a bit more pink. I plan to try other colors.</p> <p>Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid (Paula's Choice)<br />PC had a try-it deal for the small size of this, so I ordered. So far I haven't been wowed. I think the 2% is a bit strong for me, as my skin always feels a bit tight after using it. It does seem to help with brightness and minor breakouts. I'd prefer a thicker consistency, so maybe I'll try one of their 1% BHA creams in the future.</p> <p>Physicians Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin CC Cream (drugstore.com)<br />OK but not stellar - I'll probably use it up but not reorder. The color is a bit yellow for me, which is unfortunately common. It's a little thick for me; I prefer BB/CC cream to be thinner than regular foundation.</p> <p>Living Proof Perfect Hair Day styling treatment (sample, Sephora)<br />Did not work for me; left my hair gunky-feeling and lank. It's got lots of good reviews, so who knows...</p> <p>DevaCurl Ultra Defining Gel (sample, Sephora)<br />Love this stuff. I tried the sample with a what-the-heck attitude, never thinking that a gel would really make that much difference to the curliness of my hair, but it really does. Works great for me when I am air-drying.</p> <p>REN Micro polish cleanser (Sephora)<br />I got a cosmetics kit of REN samples the last time I flew to London, and always wanted to try the brand again. This face wash was a disappointment, though. I mean, it's OK, but not noticeably better than the St. Ives apricot wash which is five bucks to its thirty.</p> <p>I've got several things I've received recently but haven't tried yet:<br />Honest Co body oil<br />Madison Reed hair color<br />the return of John Frieda Ocean Waves!! (it's called Sea Waves now and the only place I've found it so far is Target online)</p> <p>Anyone else want to share what has worked or not worked for them? </p>