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Gives me a headache and is too flowery

I was looking for a summer fragrance that was light and smelled like Love. I bought Ralph Lauren “Romance” to go perfume and was disappointed by its overpowering scent. The fragrance gave me a headache after a few hours of wearing. The fragrance is not one that I am drawn too; it is flowery, musky, and too strong. After I shower, I squirt a small amount of the fragrance on the pulse of my wrist and on my neck. I would not recommend this fragrance to anyone that likes clean, citrusy, or powdery fragrances. One should also stay away from this scent, if one has severe allergies. I absolutely love Armani “She”, Dolce and Gabanna “Blue” and “Red” and CK1 and believe that these fragrances are a much better buy than Ralph Laurens “Romance” fragrance. I will not buy Ralph Laurens “Romance” fragrance in the future because it is flowery and gives me a headache.

Makes Eyes Pop

“Emerald” is a great color for those that have tan skin or want to try a new shade for summer or spring. Maybelline’s eyeshadows are all hypoallergenic and great for those that suffer from allergies. I was looking for an aqua color that went on smoothely and wouldn’t irritate my eyes. I love that this bright green/blue shade lasts all day and is easily blended with other shades. I first apply Vanilla over my entire lid. On my lower lid I use “Emerald” and “Tranquil Sands” in the crease. To finish off the look, I apply Loreals Infallible black liner to my upper and lower lid and two coats of Maybelline’s black washable mascara. I have severe allergies and would recommend Maybellines hypoallergenic eyeshadows to anyone that gets itchy eyes from makeup. I love that “Emerald” lasts all day and doesn’t crease on my eyes. The shadow are easily applied and go on like butter. I have tried Revlon, Wet and Wild, and Mac eyeshadows, but they irritate my eyes and look flakey over the course of the day. For just a few dollars, Maybellines “Emerald” shade goes on smoothely and doesn’t give me itchy eyes. The shade is a beautifl aqua color and gives eyes an instant pop. I have bought Maybellines eyeshadows over the years and will continue to buy them because they offer a great value.

Removes makeup without irritation

I have had issues removing eye-makeup, after a night out around town. Often times I wash my face before bed and end up having mascara smudged underneath my eyes when I wakeup. I was looking for an eye makeup remover that would remove my makeup without irritating my eyes. Fortunately, I found Lancomme Eye Makeup remover to take off my makeup, without stinging my eyes or causing irritation. After I wash my face with Aveeno calming face wash and pat dry my face with a towel, I apply an ample amount of Lancomme's makeup remover to a cotton ball. I use the cotton ball to gently remove makeup on my lids and eyelashes. I then use another cotton ball with the remover to remove any residual makeup on my face. I like Lancomme's makeup remover because it is able to remove all of my makeup without irritation. I have severe allergies an am happy to find something that removes makeup without stinging my eyes. I have tried Aveeno, Clean and Clear, and Mac makeup remover, but Lancomme's make up remover works great to remove makeup without irritation. I would love to continue buying this product because it works great, but it is expensive treat that I sometimes have to live without. For those that have a hard time affording Lancomme' s makeup remover, I would recommend purchasing Johnson and Johnson's baby shampoo and using a dime size of this shampoo to gently remove makeup, without irritation.

A purple that goes with every eye color

I was looking for a purple shade that would look great on my medium brown eyes. Maybelline's Lux Lilac is a great shade for every eye color. I have severe allergies and have found that Maybellinee's eye-shadows are hypoallergenic and don't irritate my eyes. The purple shade is a shimmery shade that brightens and makes eyes look bigger. After I apply Maybelline's "Vanilla" shade to my entire eye, I use a smaller eyeshadow brush to apply "Lux Lilac" to the crease. I then add "Crema de Cocoa" above the purple shade and blend. I use Loreal's black infallible liner to line my top and bottom lashes. I finish the look off with two coats of Maybelline's black Mascara. I love that this shadow brings out the color of my eyes without looking overwhelming. I also love this shadow because it washes off easily and does not itch eyes. Maybelline's eye-shadows cost a few dollars and are easily blended, to create a smokey eye or can be used as a highlighter on ones eyes. I would recommend Maybelline's eye-shadows to anyone that suffers from allergies and doesn't want to pay a great deal of money for eye makeup. I have worn Maybelline's eyeshadows for years and will continue to buy them because they go on creamy and are non-irritating.

A fresh fragrance

Armani "She" is one of my favorite fragrances for summer, spring ,or anytime you want to smell fresh. I have received so many compliments from men, while wearing this fragrance. "She" by Armani smells like fresh rain and laundry. I love that the fragrance smells modern and not flowery. After I get out of the shower and dry off, I squirt the fragrance on my pulse and my neck. The fragrance smells incredible and lasts all day. Armani has made some of my favorite fragrances and the freshness of this scent is addicting. Over the years I have gone back to this fragrance again and again because it makes me feel sexy and clean. This fragrance never gives me headaches and a small bottle lasts me six to eight months. I would compare the scent of "She" to CK1 and Dolce annd Gabanna "Blue". I would highly recommend this scent to anyone that hates flowery fragrances and is looking for a fragrance that lasts all day, but is not overwhelming.

Great Hold

I was looking for a hairspray that I could use to hold my hair style, without getting my locks sticky or oily. Sheer Hold Hairspray by Fekkai is able to hold my hairstyle throughout the day and doesn't weigh down my hair. After I dry my hair and curl it with my Conair curling iron, I hold the Fekkai hair spray 6 inches from my hair and spray it over my head. A little bit of the hairspray goes a long way and is able to hold in the curl in my hair, without it getting sticky. I've tried Herbal Essence, Paul Mitchell, Tresamme, and Nexus hair- sprays, but they don't work to hold my hairstyle well, get sticky or flatten my hair. Fekaii is a great product to style ones hair, without dealing with the sticky downsides that many other hair-sprays offer. I absolutely love this product and use it to perfectly hold my curls or straighten my hair and control fly aways. The small Fekaii Sheer Hold HairSpray To Go is of great value and last months. I like how the small bottle can easily fit in ones purse and can be used to maintain ones hairstyle.

Great product to lessen shine and oil on ones face

At times my face gets oily and too shiny for my liking. I like Clean and Clear oil absorbing sheets because it gently lifts off excess oil and shine from ones face and enables one to do less make-up touch-ups. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone that has shine issues, but doesn't have time to reapply makeup throughout the duration of the day. Once too much shine or oil appears on my face, I use the Clean and Clear oil absorbing sheets, to blot away excess shine. The oil absorbing sheets, allows one to look like they just applied new makeup without adding extra product to ones face. The blotting sheets help one to make makeup look flawless. For a few dollars one can buy these blotting papers to keep makeup looking fresh and save time from re-application of makeup. I like to keep these sheets in my makeup bag at all times and have used them for years to maintain great looking skin.

A complex fragrance that at times can be overwhelming

I was looking for an intense, complex fragrance that work well for winter-time, Obsession by Calvin Klein is a little overwhelming for my taste. I like the fact that the fragrance lasts all day, but it gives me a headache and is a little flowery. Generally, I gravitate towards clean smelling fragrances or ones that have vanilla or coconut. After I get out of the shower and dry off, I place one squirt of the fragrance on my neck and one on the pulse area of my wrist. I much prefer Dolce and Gabanna's Red fragrance to Obsession for a winter, complex, fragrance. Unlike Obsession, Dolce and Gabanna's fragrance smells younger and sexier. In terms of value, Obsession lasts a long time and stays on ones skin, but isn't a fragrance I am drawn to. Since obsession has a flowery base to it , I would much prefer Dolce and Gabanna's red fragrance for winter.

Long Lasting and Easy to apply

I have struggled to find an eyeliner that lasts all day and is easy to apply. Luckily, Bobbi Brown has created a great liquid liner that can be easily applied and doesn't bleed. I absolutely love the color "Caviar Ink" and use it on a daily basis. The liquid liner is a staple of my beauty routine and completes my look. I love the fact that this liner doesn't bleed or give me raccoon eyes. No matter if I'm dancing, at work, or go for a run, the liner stays on my lids and doesn't smudge. After I have applied a cream eyeshadow to my lids and a bronze eye shadow to my crease, I use the Bobbi brown applicator to apply the eyeliner to my lower and upper lid. On the upper lid I use a sweeping motion upward, to elongate the look of my eyes. The brush on the liquid liner is the perfect shape and width and allows one to manipulate the liner, flawlessly. The "Caviar Ink" shade is a luscious black shade that adds drama to my eyes. I much prefer this liquid liner, over NYX, MAC and Loreal. Bobbi Brown's liquid eyeliner is easily manipulated and able to suit one's look. The product is of great value and last months. In the past, I have had to re-apply liner many times throughout the day and have had to buy liner more often. With Bobbi Brown, I don't have to reapply and the liner lasts for months .

A classy, fresh scent

This scent reminds me of the ocean; it has a fresh scent it that is comparable to Acqua Di Gio, "Light Blue" by Dolce Gabanna, and CK1. I was looking for a fragrance that smelled clean and non-overwhelming. I cannot wear flowery perfumes because they give me headaches and I much prefer light, powdery fragrances. "White Diamonds" is a sophisticated scent for the modern woman that smells feminine, but complex. I would recommend this fragrance to anyone that likes light, fresh fragrances. The 3.4 oz. perfume bottle costs around $70, but lasts for almost a year. I love this fragrance and alternate between it and Light Blue by Dolce Gabanna for a clean summer fragrance.