UM, UMBERTO?

By Roni
Date: 09.20.09

PULSE IMPERFECT TWIRLING MASCARA

By Eden
Date: 09.02.09

Maybelline Pulse Perfection Vibrating Mascara - I was so excited to buy this mascara because it was finally a vibrating wand that I could afford, and I even had a $5 coupon for it at Duane Reade. So I bought it and rushed home anxious to try it because I was going out. Unfortunately, the results were not as exciting as the walk home. There is not a consistent, ongoing vibration– you have to hold down a button on the top of the wand, and when you let go or shift your finger, the vibration stops. The on-and-off vibration doesn’t really help to prevent clumps either. Also, the product lengthens (it doesn’t add fullness or curl), but it doesn’t reach all the lashes because the brush is so thin. I couldn’t reach the inner corners of my eyes because if I move my hand, the vibration stops. Soooooo frustrating!

FINAL VERDICT – SYC (SAVE YOUR CASH) - Overall, for me this mascara was quite a disappointment. The $15 price tag is great for low budgets and half the price of the premium vibrating brands, but the lengthening-with-clumping is definitely NOT a bang for your buck. I guess I’m just going to have to steal my mother’s Estee Lauder Turbolash or Lancome Oscillating mascaras when she isn’t looking. LOL

FRESH SUGAR, SUGAR

By BITB Team
Date: 08.06.09

Photo Credit: Fresh.com

By Guest Bag Lady: Arianna Gold

FRESH BROWN SUGAR BODY POLISH – One of the essential things I do in the shower is use a body scrub to make sure I remove any excess dead skin and/or impurities. I splurged one day and decided to pick up Fresh’s Brown Sugar Body Polish Scrub, which is an expensive product. (A 14.1 oz container retails for $65.00.) There were a few things about the product I really did love… the scent of the lemons mixed with the essential botanical oils and brown sugar left my skin feeling smoother than ever before. The exfoliation process was stimulating and treated my skin by gently moisturizing it and restoring its beautiful glow. One conclusion I came to after using this product is that it is easily duplicated and I could make my own sugar scrub for half the price. If you just put brown sugar in a jar, add as much baby oil as the jar can hold and then squeeze in lemon juice from at least two fresh lemons you have your very own brown sugar body polish scrub!

FINAL VERDICT - SYC (SAVE YOUR CASH) – Save your cash and make it yourself!!