Carol's Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey Review

I came across this product in one of the local beauty supply stores and it only cost $7.00. Not a bad price for a Carol’s Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey product, so I decided to give it a try on my natural hair. Initially, I thought this would be a great product for my scalp. Boy was I WRONG! I really liked the smell of the Mimosa Hair Honey, but that’s just about it. I used this product for almost a week and after applying this product to my scalp and around the edges of my hairline, I got a LOT of skin irritation. I do have sensitive skin, but I didn’t think this product and its ingredients would contribute to the dry itchiness and irritation that I normally get from products with alcohol or fragrance, being that its “all natural”. However, what I do like about this product is the shine and moisture it gives my hair when it’s applied while hair is still damp, but only to my hair and the ends, not the scalp, and very little goes a long way. It also works well with old twist outs, braid outs or bantu knot outs. If you just apply a very little to the palms of your hands before taking down your twist, braids, or bantu knots and gently press the product onto the hair. It will give it a nice shine and it leaves hair feeling soft.

My problem with the product is its ingredients don’t work with my skin. So if you too have sensitive dry skin then I would not recommend this product. If you don’t have skin irritation problems, give this product a try. It might just work for you!

Cantu Shea Butter Leave in Conditioning Repair Cream Review

I recently decided to go natural and have since turned into a product junkie of sorts. (Laughing at myself) I have read mixed reviews about the Cantu Shea Butter LICRC. So, I decided to give it a try myself and give my own review. I myself find it to be one of the better products on the market when it’s used properly. I have tried using it with other products but it doesn’t work out well that way. It’s really good to use when you are doing a twist out, braid out or Bantu knot out.
 I typically condition (detangle), then shampoo my hair. Then, I put a conditioner on with a plastic cap for approx. 5 to 10 minutes then I rinse it out thoroughly. I towel dry my hair and let it air dry about 60% before I apply a small amount of EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) and a dollop of Cantu Shea Butter to each section before twisting and knotting my hair. It works better when hair is damp. The next morning my curls are always bouncy and shiny and my hair is moisturized. For maintenance, I use a water bottle to dampen my hair and apply the Cantu & EVOO mixture every 2 or 3 days before I twist my hair at night. Once there is too much product build-up I shampoo my hair (about once every 7 to 10 days).

My overall opinion of this product is if it's used properly, without too many other products; it works perfect. My hair is always moisturized full and full of body.

MAC Studio Fix Foundation

I have very sensitive & dry skin. I have always been hesitant to use any type of Foundation. Recently I have been trying to find the perfect foundation that has decent coverage and lasts all day long.
I sampled the MAC Studio Fix Foundation and I am very satisfied. My skin tends to be on the dry side near my cheeks and around my mouth area. But in the T zone it tends to get oily. I use this foundation and it solves both problems. It gives a natural matte finish, and it is very easy to apply. I find it easier to apply with my finger tips oppose to a brush. I get long lasting coverage and my skin doesn’t appear orange or ashy by the end of the day.I would recommend this foundation for those that are looking for medium to full coverage all day long.

Coastal Scents Shadow Worx Eye Shadow Primer Review

I purchased this eye shadow primer as a cheaper alternative to the $19 Urban Decay or Too Faced eye shadow primers. I have very oily eyelids, and I have had a very hard time finding a primer that doesn’t crease. For the price, this primer is really good. It is very easy to apply. Its consistency is not thick. It goes on really smooth and you only need a very little, it will go a long way. It takes 6 to 7 hours before the color starts to slightly fade. I didn’t get any creasing in my eye shadows after wearing it for more than 8 hours. This primer is very good at revealing the eye shadows true color on your lids.

I can say that I am truly satisfied with this eye shadow primer purchase for $9.99