Wednesday, August 12, 2009

JGIWC's latest beauty bargain buys

I've bought a few products lately and decided to share my thoughts on them since beauty products have proved to be a hit on this blog before!



Kiss My Face Tinted Moisturizer. I was using a Bobbi Brown TM previously, but saw this and decided to pick it up in a pinch. I like the KMF products that I have used in the past and I find this to go on smoothly and provide a nice coverage. My one gripe with this is that it only has a SPF of 8. I paid $8.49, which is about a fifth of the cost of the Bobbi Brown. (Another KMF product I like? The Organic Lip Balm in Sliced Peach. No other lip balm has ever smelled this good.)




Dove Daily Moisture Therapy Replenishing Mist. My hair can be my best friend or my worst enemy. I must admit that I'm normally a bit snobby about hair care, only buying higher-end brands, but I have always believed in Dove's mission and products. I have thick, unruly Jewish hair that often needs to be quenched. This does the trick. I will say that my hair looks the tiniest bit greasy right after spraying, but that quickly seems to disappear.




Organix Coconut Milk Split Ends Mender. I read a review of this in Lucky several months ago and have been searching for it ever since. I finally found it at the drugstore within Bed Bath & Beyond. I must say that my hair is noticeably softer. I'm not entirely sure if that's the purpose of the product, but it works for me. I think it's going to take a bit more time before I notice a difference in my split ends.




Lush Lemony Flutter Cuticle Butter. I discovered Lush ten years ago while traveling in Europe and have loved it ever since. I recently added this product to my manicure ritual. I also use it on my alligator-like elbows. Wah wah.



Hold onto your hats, readers - I'm hosting another beauty-based giveaway before month's end!

16 comments:

  1. I have two different Organix products--a hair conditioner and one is a "shine serum" or something like that. I like the conditioner, but that serum, no matter how little I use, just makes my hair incredibly greasy! Let me know if you like the split ends mender--I'm really curious if you think it helps!

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  2. Have you ever used the Kiss My Face Shave Lotion...it is wonderful! Even better if you buy the mint kind and put a little bit of mint oil in it, it is even better! I have never had such a smooth shave!

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  3. I will def check out the split ends mender! xxxxoo

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  5. Thanks for the reviews! I usually like the organix stuff. Lush interests me but I'm a little afraid of their store at the mall--the scent is so overpowering I'm a bit scared to go in there. I may just have to brave it!

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  6. Thanks for the reviews- I will have to pick up some of that Lush product!

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  7. Have you tried the Ocean Salt exfoliator with the lemony flutter? It is AMAZING and works so great with the LF. It leaves your dry skin feeling amazingggg! (Although, not as amazing as Buffy I think!) The LF is great for nails and hands!!

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  8. Love LUSH! Lemony Flutter is one of my faves. I take a hot bath with a bath bomb and solid bubble bath from LUSH at least once a week.

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  9. thanks for the cuticle butter tip. i, too have alligator elbows and usually i rub a cocoa butter stick on the, but sometimes, i don't want to smell like chocolate!

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  10. I am always looking for new hair products. Ever since I moved to Florida it's been tangle city. I am a Bobbi Brown girl, but would love something less pricey and may have to check out the Kiss My Face products. Thanks!

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  11. girl I just picked up kiss my face conditioner on the recommendation of Miss Mindless.. I used it today and loooooved it!! Will try on the other stuff xo

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  12. I've been happy with Dove products, too. Does the coconut milk split ends mender smell like coconut, I hope? I would love that.

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  13. Sound like some great products! I'll have to try them out. I really enjoy reading your blog :)

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  14. I have been using the Bobbi Brown tinted moisturizer for a while and have never been fully satisfied by it. I am so happy to hear there is something else as I feel like I have tried them all! The joys of having sensitive skin.

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  16. Please disregard my earlier request - I caught up with Landlocked Mermaid after all. Take care.

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