[my] style files

Kate Somerville’s Line Release
This product seemed to break up a bit. I had to shake it before each use. It wasn’t as moisturizing as other products that I have tried, but it delivered some moisture. Not having used it long enough to reap the anti-aging benefits, it’s hard for me to put a grade on this one. In my opinion, a C.

Kate Somerville’s Protect SPF 30
Great consistency. Easy to use. Nice smell to it. And it contains antioxidants - fabulous! However, I am all about the ingredients and unfortunately, it doesn’t contain some of the important ones necessary to completely protect against harmful rays. Until a good bit of zinc is added into this product, I can’t grade this.

Kate Somerville’s Gentle Cleanser
I really like the gentleness of this product. It also cleans really well. I enjoyed this product and would definitely recommend. This gets a B.

Fiberwig Beyond Mascara: Paint-on False Lashes
Two words: Pleasantly bizarre! I have to admit, I was ready to send this back and fore-go a review. By giving it the old college try, I finally figured out how to use it. For me, I don’t like this mascara by itself. It goes on too thin and provides no volume. However, if applied over-top your regular mascara … prepared to be WOWed! Holy cow, talk about long sweeping lashes! It claims to give you the look of false lashes and in part, it does. I mean seriously, I never knew my eyelashes were that long. This happens to be the top-selling mascara in Japan. It’s fiber-based, so it coats the surface of each lash and is clump-free, smudge-free and lash-lengthening. It looks bizarre coming out of the tube … all these fibers poking out on the wand. Do not be afraid, go for it and see for yourself how amazing it is. I give this a B++.

Minnie Rose Cashmere Hoodie
Now that the weather has cooled down, this is the first thing I reach for. Absolutely love, love, love my chocolate colored Minnie Rose cashmere hoodie. I bought it back in February/March and wore it almost daily. With Fall, I am back in the saddle again. It’s a must have for warmth, comfort and a touch of casual style. Definitely an A.

Dr. LeWinn’s Facial Polishing Gel
You just can’t go wrong with Dr. Lewinn’s products. Jeffre Scott introduced me to this line, in which I had previously never heard of. For ten years running, Dr. Lewinn’s products have been number 1 in Australia. News is spreading fast into the States. The Facial Polishing Gel is fantastic! It’s gentle, a snap to use, and does an amazing job at exfoliating. It leaves your skin soft, healthy and glowing. Stick it in the shower for ease of use. It has a coconut smell to it (not my favorite) but the product really does its job. B+

Dr. LeWinn’s Line Smoothing Complex Hydrator
Wonderful product that hydrates nicely and locks in moisture all day. It is also touted to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles. This gets a B.

Dr. LeWinn’s Line Smoothing Complex Double Intensity
This is my favorite product of the line so far. It smells delightful - just like one of my favs (Sleepwear). I am not familiar with Snap-8, one of the ingredients. However, I believe it’s responsible for the firming properties. I love that it’s chock full of great hydrators, collagen boosters and antioxidants. In my book, an A.

TOUS Eau de Toilette
Beautiful packaging, especially the TOUS Touch. I like that the scent isn’t overwhelming. It’s light and easy to wear day into night. However, it didn’t make me grab for it every day. It has a bit of a floral scent with slightly musky undertone. The mens TOUS is even better, though. Fragrances are so personal, so take the grade with a grain of salt. For me, I give this a C.

Cosmedicine Medi-Matte Face Tint (light) SPF 20
I do not wear foundation and typically tinted moisturizers put more color on my face than I like. This product is terrific … for many reasons. One: it totally mattifies. Two: it leaves no sign of obvious color and therefore, no foundation lines. The only downfall, there is absolutely no slip to it. So, if you do not have a moisturizer or sunscreen that will provide a silky base for this tinted moisturizer, you will have a hard time getting movement out of it. It’s a matte product, therefore is drying. I did not have a problem at all once I layered my sunscreen underneath. I like applying in areas on my face - such as underneath my eyes, around my nose, under my chin - rather than everywhere. You will notice that I mentioned using a sunscreen in addition. Yes, I see that this product has an SPF of 20. However, the ingredients don’t lead me to believe it’s enough protection. That withstanding, I still love this product! B++

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